British Army Polo Association

Welcome to the official website of the British Army Polo Association

Founded in 1998, the British Army Polo Association (APOLOA) was created to govern polo in the Army, both in the UK and abroad.

The APOLOA’s mission is to encourage, support and organise polo throughout the Army at all levels, widen its membership and increase the opportunities to play the game in order to build and develop teamwork and leadership.

APOLOA also seeks to support its novice, development and senior squads, forming teams up to eight goals. Regiments also form their own teams including the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Infantry and the Honourable Artillery Company

(HAC), to name a few. APOLOA partners include Hackett London, EFG Bank, IM Power, The Military Mutual and Team Army. APOLOA is registered with the Army Sport Control Board and is classed as an ‘Excepted Charity’

APOLOA VISION, MISSION, VALUES AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2019-20

Vision

A flourishing and diverse military polo playing community, regularly training and entering teams into tournaments at many levels, and enhancing the British Army’s reputation at home and abroad.

Mission

APOLOA’s mission is to encourage, support and organise polo at all levels, widen its membership, and increase opportunities to play the game; in order to foster esprit de corps, increase fitness, and enhance morale within all parts of the British Army.

Values

Is open and inclusive to all ranks, all parts of the Army, all levels of expertise, and equally to women and men.
Actively encourages individuals who show initiative in developing their own and others’ playing ability.
Aligns overseas tours and sponsorship with Defence Diplomacy aims and objectives wherever possible.
Respects the values and standards of the British Army, in particular courage, discipline, and integrity.

APOLOA Membership

Membership ensures that individuals can be picked for Army teams and receive up to £30 per chukka in match support. Other benefits include: Chukka hire support for internal matches at Tidworth Polo Club, course attendance on Army Polo Courses at cut price of £30, entry to the C&S Tournament to take advantage of pony hire support.

To enquire further please contact us or to become a member, please click here to download and complete the 2016 Army Polo Membership Form. For all APOLOA playing members, please read the following Travel at Public Expense for Army Sport document regarding match and tournament travel.