Cautiously, the light at the end of the tunnel begins to appear in Europe after the COVID-19 outbreak. Certain activities are resuming slowly, mostly in rural areas. The pandemic has affected polo hugely, but optimism is growing day by day. Villa A Sesta Polo Club is set in Tuscany, around 200 km from Rome,
The unprecedented situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the population globally, but certain areas of the planet are gradually returning to their regular routines, albeit with several restrictions in place. Important news came from England and USA this week regarding the future of polo, and France detailed how it is easing lockdown restrictions.
The Hurlingham Polo Association also announced on Wednesday (May 13th) the procedures for exercising, training, and polo activities. They stated the following: Clubs shall adhere to the Government C-19 guidance as described at the time in general. These may change at short notice. The HPA will be issuing the following Directive: “No member of the
Update Number 6 for Clubs and Members released by the HPA on May 12th. Effective Thursday, May 14th for England. VIRUS OUTLOOK Lock down eased for England but not significantly. Earliest start date hard to predict but clear statement that there would be no team sport before 1 June (start of Phase 2) but sporting
Statement by the United States Polo Association (USPA) released on Tuesday, May 12th: Effective Saturday, May 16, 2020, the suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The
The United States Polo Association (USPA) has revealed the new Women’s Outdoor handicaps. Argentine player Lia Salvo, who is rated at 10-goals in her country, is now 9 goals in the US. Below are some of the most notable changes: From 8 to 9 goals: Lía Salvo (Effective June 1st 2020). From 7 to 8: