Weekday Polo sessions are back!

We wanted to let everyone know that with the changing of the clocks weekday polo sessions will be starting up again.

For those who are not aware canoe polo is an exciting 5 a side sport where teams compete to get a ball in a goal suspended above the water. It attracts players from all ages and abilities including those who are dedicated just to polo and those who enjoy other disciplines and want a new challenge.

No polo experience is required and learning polo is a great way to practice your kayak skills. There is no pressure to join any of the teams, and many of our members enjoy the training sessions and social side and never compete. For those wanting to take it further we have a team in the national div 2 and depending on numbers enter a team in the ladies league and regional SE leagues. There are also a number of standalone summer tournaments across the UK we often send teams too.

Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday night from 5pm until it gets dark or people run out of energy, but no problem with people arrive after the start if you cannot get away that early. We are lucky to have access to Hawley Lake for the sessions which is a beautiful venue and makes it a joy to be out on the water in the evenings. Weekend sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning will also continue depending on numbers.

Everyone is welcome to any session however, Thursday nights are primarily our beginner session where we will be focusing on developing the first skills you will need to start playing. Tuesday nights are general club sessions.

If you have your own kit please bring it along, if not all we ask you bring is swimming clothes, rash vest or t-shirt that you don’t mind getting wet and something warm for on the water if it is cold.

If you are keen to join us to come try out something new or have any questions, please contact us on [email protected]

Thanks,

Dan and Devon (BVCC Polo Reps)