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 or be one of the 3 closest clubs to their home address. (Waiver applications are available for students if needed.)

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 $2,000 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. To apply for the Fundraising Funds please email Ali Davidge at adavidge@uspolo.org.

New 2021 Fundraising Guidelines: Fundraising Overview Document

I/I Clinic Support

Up to $1500 in reimbursable funds are available for your club to host a clinic for your team. The clinic should be aimed at the varsity level/competing members first. These funds are for the use between August 1 and December 31, 2021. 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 email Bradley Biddle at bbiddle@uspolo.org.

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- Due Jan 5th (2 per team)

Intent to Compete Form- Due Oct 6th (1 per team)

Coaching Requirement Submission Form- Due Oct 6th

Interscholastic Team Eligibility Form- Due Dec 8th (1 per team)

Interscholastic Individual Player Eligibility Form- Due Dec 8th (1 per player)

Tournament Entry Fee- Due Dec 8th (1 per team)

2021-2022 Interscholastic Girls & Open Tournaments

Interscholastic Girls

Northeastern Girls' Preliminary @ Boston Polo Club January 28-30

Southeastern Girls' Preliminary @ Garrison Forest School Polo Club January 28-30

Western Girls' Regional @ Empire Polo Club February 11-13

Central Girls' Regional @ Brookshire Polo Club February 18-20

Northeastern Girls' Regional @ Cornell Polo Club February 18-20

Southeastern Girls' Regional @ GFS or Marlan Farm February 18-20

National Interscholastic Championship @ Brookshire Polo Club March 14-20

Interscholastic Open

Western Open Preliminary @ Orange County Polo Club January 28-30

Northeastern Open Preliminary @ Tinicum Park Polo Club February 4-6

Southeastern Open Preliminary I @ Marlan Farm Polo Club February 4-6

Southeastern Open Preliminary II @ New Bridge Polo Club February 4-6

Western Open Regional @ Empire Polo Club February 11-13

Central Open Regional @ Brookshire Polo Club February 18-20

Northeastern Open Regional @ Cornell Polo Club February 18-20

Southeastern Open Regional @ GFS or Marlan Farm February 18-20

National Interscholastic Championship @ Brookshire Polo Club March 14-20

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