Affiliations

Tidworth_Polo_Club_Logo_NewTidworth Polo Club

As the home club of APOLOA, Tidworth is one of the oldest polo clubs in the country, having originally been the home of military polo for many glorious years since 1907.  Set in the beautiful grounds of Tedworth Park, the club is today celebrated as the leading low goal club in the country.  Their membership comes from all walks of life and enjoys superb facilities in a happy and relaxed atmosphere at a reasonable cost. The club provide masses of polo throughout the season April-September.  Members can also enjoy polo over the winter months in their arena.  www.tidworthpolo.com

CSPA_LogoThe Combined Services Polo Association (CSPA)

The CSPA is responsible for overseeing, encouraging and co-ordinating polo for the three Services throughout the world. The Royal Navy and Royal Marine Equestrian Association, the Army Polo Association (which includes the Rhine Army Polo Association) and the Royal Air Force Polo Club are all subordinate to the CSPA, but represented on the Combined Services Polo Committee. Tidworth Polo Club remains the centre for Combined Services Polo. CSPA grounds and Clubs include Tidworth, Sandhurst and those in Germany. www.cspa.org.uk

HPA_LogoThe Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) 

The HPA is the governing body for polo in the UK, Ireland and many other countries throughout the world. As such, it is responsible for the regulations and rules under which the game is played. This includes the handicapping of any one playing in the U.K. or Ireland, and the fixtures list. The object of the HPA is to further the interests of polo generally and support by all possible means the common interests of its affiliated clubs and associations. www.hpa-polo.co.uk

 

British_Army_Polo_Rundle_CupThe APOLOA is subordinate to the CSPA who are a steward serving on the HPA national council. The HPA is the national governing body and governs all rules of polo and registers handicaps that permit players to take part in tournaments. The Chairman of APOLOA is a member of the General Committee by his appointment and attends meetings twice a year. All army players must register with the HPA via their home club. A registered player is able to get insurance advice and cover via the HPA approved insurance company. APOLOA is also a member of the Army Equitation Association.