Interscholastic Programs

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. Applications for the 2024-2025 season will be available in March.

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.

Fundraising Guidelines: Fundraising Overview Document

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.

Submission Forms

Score Sheet Submission Form- Dec 1st, Jan 3rd

Intent to Compete Form- Due Oct 3rd (1 per team)

Coaching Requirement Submission Form- Due Oct 3rd(1 per team) (contact Ali at adavidge@uspolo.org if you need one)

Interscholastic Team Eligibility Form- Due Dec 2nd (1 per team)

Interscholastic Individual Player Eligibility Form Submission- Due Dec 2nd (1 per player)

Tournament Entry Fee- Due Dec 1st (1 per team)

I/I Rules Test- Due January 3rd (1 per team)

Documents

Interscholastic Individual Player Eligibility School Form

USPA I/I Horse Health Document - Due 1 week before tournament

I/I Scoresheet

I/I Split String Sheet

2024-2025 Interscholastic Girls & Open Tournaments

Interscholastic Girls

February 14-16 Central Girls' Regional @ Brookshire Polo Club

February 14-16 Western Girls' Regional @ Empire Polo Club

February 21-23 Northeastern Girls' Regional @ Yale Polo Club

February 21-23 Southeastern Girls' Regional @ Garrison Forest School Polo Club

March 11-16 USPA I/I Girls' National Interscholastic Championship @ Empire Polo Club

Interscholastic Open

January 31-February 2 Northeastern Open Preliminary @ Gardnertown Polo Club

February 7-9 Southeastern Open Preliminary I @ New Bridge Polo Club

February 7-9 Southeastern Open Preliminary II @ Marlan Farm Polo Club

February 7-9 Western Open Preliminary @ OC Polo Club

February 14-16 Central Open Regional @ Brookshire Polo Club

February 14-16 Northeastern Open Regional @ Kingswood Polo Club

February 14-16 Southeastern Open Regional @ Garrison Forest School

February 21-23 Western Open Regional @ Empire Polo Club

March 11-16 USPA I/I Open National Interscholastic Championship @ Empire Polo Club

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