Dec 13, 2016
USPA OUTDOOR RULE 4- EQUIPMENT
a. No Player may participate in any USPA Event or Club Event in other than proper uniform including a protective helmet or cap with a chin strap, the chin strap to be worn in the appropriate manner specified by the helmet manufacturer of the helmet. No member of a team organization may mount a horse before, during or after a USPA Event anywhere within the safety zone, end zone and playing field unless equipped with a protective helmet or cap with a chin strap, the chin strap to be worn in the appropriate manner specified by the helmet manufacturer of the helmet. (Note: The USPA has developed standards by which various helmets can be evaluated in terms of how much protection they afford. Players are encouraged to take these standards into consideration in the selection of a helmet. Players are strongly encouraged to wear face and/or eye protection at all times during play.)
USPA ARENA RULE 3- PLAYERS AND ALTERNATES
a. There shall be three players on each team, designated as No.1, No.2, and No.3. Each team may designate one or more alternate players.
(1) Each team shall designate one player as Captain who shall have the sole right to discuss with the Umpire procedural matters arising during the game.
(2) Players may not participate in any USPA Event or Club Event in other than proper uniform including a protective helmet or cap with a chin strap, the chin strap to be worn in the appropriate manner specified by the helmet manufacturer of the helmet. No member of a team organization may mount a horse before, during or after a USPA Event in the arena or in the vicinity of the arena unless equipped with a protective helmet or cap with a chin strap, the chin strap to be worn in the appropriate manner specified by the helmet manufacturer of the helmet. (Note: The USPA has developed standards by which different helmets can be evaluated in terms of how much protection they afford. Players are encouraged to take these standards into consideration in the selection of a helmet. Players are strongly encouraged to wear face and/or eye protection at all times during play.)
Effective Date: 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 USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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