Calling all British polo players aged 14-17*! Register your interest now if you’re aiming for a future in polo. Our next Performance Pathway Selection Day will be on Monday 31 August at Black Bears Polo Club.
Attendees will be required to bring a minimum of two ponies who are able to play chukkas; there will be a maximum of four chukkas played throughout the day.
Who is the Performance Pathway for?
The HPA Performance Pathway is a development initiative open to British players who are aiming for a future in polo, whether as a player or another area within the sport. Selected players will participate in a group programme, providing year-round development. The Pathway is intended for young players who are genuinely interested in a future in polo.
The programme requires not just talent, but most importantly, commitment to this programme, which will require significant time, dedication to tasks, acceptance of learning, and a growth mindset. Both players and parents on the Pathway are asked to commit fully to the learning objectives, as the support given reflects individual needs. The overall aim is to support players to develop their future in polo.
Pathway players enjoy various workshops, seminars, and days out at high-goal tournaments and yards throughout year – all organised by the HPA and some of which are free of charge.
How to apply
The Pathway has a handful of places available for 2027 and beyond. If you would like the opportunity to be selected, please complete the online form below by Friday 21 August.
*Players aged 14 (on 1st January 2027) to 16 must hold a minimum mixed handicap of -1 goals. Players aged 17 years old must hold a minimum mixed handicap of 0 goals or women’s handicap of 2 goals. Players who are 17 and currently -1 goals may apply for the Assessment Day, but a place on the programme is subject to their handicap being raised to 0 goals in the EOS Handicap Changes.
