THE 2021 POLO CHALLENGE…
Would you like to be a good player in no time?
Apply for the Polo Challenge 2021.
You cannot learn polo any faster.
The Polo Challenge is part of the Academies high performance program. Based on scientific training methods the participants will prove: achieving to play polo in a very short time is possible.
Who can take part?
Beginners
– 4 places –
3 weeks Polo Challenge
You don´t play polo so far?
In 3 weeks you will play your first tournament, get prepared…
Your dates:
October 05 to October 24th
Intermediates
– 4 places –
2 weeks Polo Challenge
You already play some polo?
The Polo Challenge will lift you up to tournament level.
Your dates:
October 12th to October 24th
Advanced players
– 4 places –
1 week Polo Challenge
You already played tournaments?
Join the Polo Challenge to make your polo much more effective.
Your dates:
October 19th to October 24th
If you want to take part…
Fill in the application form below, there is only one Polo Challenge per year.
To take part you must be over 16, healthy and in good physical condition.
What you get:
Daily intensive morning and afternoon training session, up to 8 hours per day
Train with a highly motivated team of polo professionals and our own physiotherapist
Learn the correct polo and riding technique and just everything you need to know in no time
Enjoy your personal improvement with physical-, video- and high performance training
Get extra classes like polo rules, team tactics, how to handle difficult horses, how to stay safe, etc.
Sports nutrition: a highly energetic and tasty lunch will wait for us at all training days
Enjoy the team: your trainers and physiotherapist stay with you and make sure: you will succeed
Participate in the international polo tournament the 23rd and 24th of October alongside your pro!
THE SCHEDULE:
WEEK 1
OCTOBER 05th-10th
BEGINNERS only
SCHEDULE
Monday 10am:
get together, meeting with the trainers, overview + objectives of the program. First training session.
During the week:
Core training times: 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. 2pm collective lunch.
Flexible training time on demand: early morning sessions (8-9am) and get together in the evenings (9-11pm).
Saturday 11am:
first real chukker followed by after polo, analysis and conclusions
Saturday afternoon and Sunday: day off to relax, enjoy the beautiful beaches, bars and villages around!
WEEK 2
OCTOBER 12th to 17th
INTERMEDIATES join
SCHEDULE
Monday 10am:
Get together with beginners & intermediates, meeting with the trainers, overview + objectives of the program. First training session of the week.
During the week:
Core training times: 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. 2pm collective lunch.
Flexible training time on demand: early morning sessions (8-9am) and get together in the evenings (9-11pm).
Saturday 11am:
competitive chukker test followed by after polo, analysis and conclusions
Saturday afternoon + Sunday: day off to relax + enjoy!
WEEK 3
OCTOBER 19th to 22th
ADVANCED PLAYERS join
SCHEDULE
Monday 10am:
Meeting with the trainers and all participating players. First training session of the week.
During the week:
Core training times: 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. 2pm collective lunch.
Flexible training time on demand: early morning sessions (8-9am) and get together in the evenings (9-11pm).
Friday:
Assignment of the horses, physical preparation with the Physiotherapist.
Day off for the horses and relaxation and preparation for players + pros for the final tournament weekend. It´s getting exiting!
TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 23rd+24th
ALL PLAYERS + PROs
SCHEDULE
The great final!
Saturday morning: preparation
Saturday 3pm: matches start
All players will play 4 chukkers
Saturday night: After Polo with Argentine Asado
Sunday: 11am: matches start, you´ll play 4 chukkers. At 2pm the Official Price Giving Ceremony by the Royal Spanish Polo Federation followed by a atmospheric After Polo Party
Sunday afternoon:
Final get together, personal evaluation,
how to go on improving and for sure soulful good bye to all new polo friends, the trainers and horses!
INCLUDED:
All training and the tournament (19, 14 or 8 days) with your team of trainers, physiotherapist, horses, all chukkers and equipment
Official handicap + full membership in the Royal Spanish Polo Federation + Polo accident insurance
Drinks & snacks during the training + daily sports lunch (except relax Mondays and 22nd of October)
Full participation in the tournament with fee, horses, a professional player in each team and the famous Trafalgar After Polo Party
Extra: transfer, accomodation, breakfast & dinner, VAT. Deposit at registration: 25%.
If you need to change your travel dates you can do so up to 2 weeks prior arrival without charge!
Payments are non-refundable but can be transferred to any other training dates.
There are various options for your accomodation: stay in the beautiful Club Hotel, in a hostal nearby or opt for adventure: stay right next to the horses in one of the tents at the Polo Camp. The Academy will help you with the reservation of your preferred accomodation.
Polo Challenge Stage 1 (Oct 05-24): EUR 11.200,- . Discount for registration until 15th of July: EUR 9.550,-
Polo Challenge Stage 2 (Oct 12-24): EUR 8.900,- . Discount for registration until 15th of July: EUR 7.730,-
Polo Challenge Stage 3 (Oct 19-24): EUR 6.300,- . Discount for registration until 15th of July: EUR 5.250,-
There are a maximum of 4 places in each stage.
Would you like to get in?
Apply here or ask a question.
Would you like to get in?
