The Interscholastic polo program is a competitive league in which high school students play against other polo teams in their region and across the country. Players must meet their school’s academic standards in order to compete. Interscholastic polo is played in the arena under the official USPA Arena rules and I/I Tournament Conditions. As in all I/I polo, the interscholastic league is played using a “split string,” where each team plays all of the horses provided for the game. Interscholastic players are welcomed into a wonderful network of polo professionals, volunteers, and other players their age. The interscholastic program provides an opportunity for players to compete in a national league against their peers.

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1. Must be a registered player or student member of the USPA for the current year

2. In grades 7-12

3. Under the age of 19 as of September 1 of current I/I season

4. In good academic standing with school and eligible to compete in sports for their school

5. Live within 100 mile radius of the host club. (Waivers are available for students outside this radius who do not have another I/I club closer to them.)

Scholarships

The USPA awards at least six $4,000 scholarships a year to players who have participated in the interscholastic polo program and are looking to continue their polo career at the collegiate level. Players must meet requirements outlined in the guidelines and awards are renewable for up to four years of academic study. For more information please click here.

Varsity Letter

The USPA Interscholastic Polo Varsity Letter recognizes players who have shown their commitment to both academic and polo excellence through their time commitment and level of play. To be eligible to receive a Varsity Letter, players must meet all requirements and fill out an application. For more information please click here.

Fundraising Grant

Interscholastic teams may apply for up to $1,000 each year to assist with the costs of putting on a fundraiser. The application should include a detailed description of the event, outlining expenses, income and projected profit. Applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers and are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, click here.

Umpires

Umpire support is available to teams who are playing in-region or nationally competitive games. Teams must apply to receive umpire support which is approved on a rolling basis and based on approval and availability for umpires. Requests must be made three weeks prior to the scheduled game date. To submit a request, please click here.

Interscholastic Girls

Northeastern Interscholastic Girls' Preliminary: February 5-7 @ Westchester Polo Club

Southeastern Interscholastic Girls' Preliminary: February 12-14 @ Garrison Forest School Polo Club

Western Interscholastic Girls' Regional: February 26-28 @ Empire Polo Club

Central Interscholastic Girls' Regional: March 5-7 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Northeastern Interscholastic Girls' Regional: March 5-7 @ Gardnertown Polo Club

Southeastern Interscholastic Girls' Regional: March 5-7 @ Virginia Polo Inc.

Girls' National Interscholastic Championship: March 22-28 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Interscholastic Open

Northeastern Interscholastic Open Preliminary: February 12-14 @ Toronto Polo Club

Southeastern Interscholastic Open Preliminary I: February 19-21 @ New Bridge Polo Club

Southeastern Interscholastic Open Preliminary II: February 19-21 @ Marlan Farm Polo Club

Northeastern Interscholastic Open Regional: February 26-28 @ Cornell Polo Club

Central Interscholastic Open Regional: March 5-7 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Southeastern Interscholastic Open Regional: March 5-7 @ Virginia Polo Inc.

Western Interscholastic Open Regional: March 5-7 @ Santa Barbara Polo Club

Open National Interscholastic Championship: March 22-28 @ Brookshire Polo Club

* Please note tournaments are subject to change and will be finalized after the Intent to Compete and Tournament Payment are processed in January.

Links and updated forms will be posted at start of the I/I season. For more information please check out the SportsEngine Registration page below.

Score Sheet Submission Form

Intent to Compete Form

Coaching Requirement Submission Form