06 August



The Heritage Tournament was an outstanding success; although a little damp on Saturday the sun shone on large crowds for the final day on Sunday. The teams came from Pakistan, Switzerland, USA, Malaysia, Argentina and the British Army Officers. There was some really close matches but finally the Malaysian Team from the Royal Pahang Club came out on top. Tony Ramirez from Images of Polo was there to record it all. Some of his photos are on the site otherwise visit:www.imagesofpolo.com/gallery_259945.html

The Round Ground has now closed for the summer as the Academy goes on recess but Barbie and Rafael are still here for stick and balling and Chukkas on Barossa.

The new OIC Polo, Major Adam Lawrence has taken over from James Gaselee.

25 July

Some how the rain stayed off us yesterday despite some ominus clouds and an early downpour, which delayed proceedings. The "Alumni Team" defeated the cadets after the Cadets had taken an early lead in the first chukka to retain the "Al Attiyah Trophy". In the Inspirational Development Group "Leadership and Excellence" match the Francois Lurton Team held off a well disciplined "Asian Art" team from the Royal Berkshire. We were also fortunate to have Pascal Fricard from Francois Lurton with who bought with him some wines to sample. They were delicious, if you would like to know more about them, please follow the link:

www.francoislurton.com/index_lr.php 

23 July 2009

24 Jul 09, Leadership and Excellence Day. We are still on for tomorrow and as an added attraction the Francois Lurton Winery will be bringing a selection of their wines to taste.

16 July 2009

18/19 Jul 09. I am afraid there will not be any chukkas on Sunday because of the Captains' and Subalterns' Trophy. 

24 Jul 09, Leadership and Excellence Day. On the 24 Jul, the first match between the Cadets and the Alumni will start at 1430. This will be followed by a match between the Royal Berkshire and a French Team. This match will be +4, so will be keenly contested. Again all members are more than welcome, as usual there will be a bar! I am still looking for some Alumni players, please speak to Barbie if you are interested in playing.

01/02 Aug 09. We now have 5 teams for the Heritage Trophy, it is going to be a great weekend of polo. If anyone wishes to join us for dinner in the Mess on 01 Aug, pleae contact Barbie or I ASAP.

11 July 2009

TM Lewin.  The TM Lewin offer has been renewed, please use the voucher below if you would like to take them up on the offer.

CSPA Match. Two great games of polo, the CSPA team beat the ECUSPA Team, the the Household Cavalry beat the King's Royal Hussars in a very competitive match. As usual Peter took some great photos that can be found atwww.petermeadephotography.co.uk/section177039_252752.html.

06 July 2009

CSPA Match. On Thursday 09 July, we are hosting two polo matches; the first is the Combined Services Polo Association V the East Coast United States Polo Association and secondly the semi-final of the Inter-Regimental Trophy between the Household Cavalry and the King's Royal Hussars. Both matches should be of a high standard and all members are more than welcome to attend.

Match V Cornwall Team.  We have added another fixture to the season; we have been challenged by a Cornish Team captained by Andy Burgess on 25 July 09. The Cornish Team will be playing off -4, so if anyone wants to play please contact Barbie.

Chukkas.  Chukkas will be played on 12 July 09 if there is enough interest. We now have more ponies so the costs will be reduced; please come and support the club.

City Polo Association Match. A final date for the diary, on 24 July we will be hosting the City Polo Association. There will be three matches including a Sandhurst Past and Present Match - the Al Attiyah Trophy. If you would like to play, again please contact Barbie or Me.

26 June 2009

With an Academy Leave Weekend starting today and no one signing in, I am afriad that there will be no formal chukkas this Sunday. They will resume, I promise, just please let Barbie know in good time if you would like to play. Finally the Ball was a great success and you can see some of Tony Ramirez's pictures of the event at the following link: www.imagesofpolo.com/gallery_247703.html.

19 June 2009

You may want to read the following blog entry from Sunday:memphisbelle1.livejournal.com/3323.html A good advert for polo at Sandhurst!

16 June 2009

The two matches on Heritage Day provided a great spectacle although neither of the home teams won! We are now building up to the Ball on Saturday. As a reminder we will be playing chukkas on Sunday, so please book in with Barbie.

TM Lewin Offer. TM Lewin have kindly offered all members a discount, please see the attached voucher. 



09 June 2009

New Ponies.  We have bought another two ponies, a gelding and a mare. They will need a little more building up but hopefully we have some pictures for you to see soon.

Thorney Island Polo.  The two teams at Thorney Island had mixed fortunes; the Sandhurst Ladies won 7-0 but unfortunately the cadets lost their match against the Royal Navy. A few pictures have been uploaded onto this site, otherwise please follow the link:http://www.petermeadephotography.co.uk/section177039_243251.html to Peter Meade's web site for many more.

Bicycle Polo. The bicycle polo is still on for 17 June 2009; although aimed mainly at the Cadets and the wider Academy population to encourage spectators at future matches; all members are welcome to attend.

Heritage.  Finally, RMAS is opening its door for the annual Heritage Day on Sunday 14 June 2009. There will be two polo matches: RMAS Cadets V the Army Juniors at 1230hrs and RMAS Staff V London UOTC at 1400hrs. Again everyone is welcome.

02 June 2009

Weekend Polo. This weekend there will be no polo at Sandhurst on Saturday 06 June 09 due to the Academy being on leave and two teams will be playing at Thorney Island in the 47 Regiment Royal Artillery Tournament. There is a cadet team and a RMAS/HAC Ladies Team playing. On Sunday 07 June 2009, there will be no chukkas but the ponies will be available for lessons, stick and ball or a simple hack on Barossa. Please contact Barbie if you would like to book in.

Penny Hill Park. Just to remind you Penny Hill Park are still offering an exclusive offer for the members, in short for £175 you can enjoy a day of luxury at the spa, including a one hour treatment and a two course lunch. All details can be found at the following link:www.thespa.uk.com/EXCLUSIVE_HOTELS/the_spa.aspx. If you are interested please contact Kirsty on either 01276 478456 or kdrewett@thespa.uk.com. 



Weekend 13/14 June 2009. Just to remind you the club has been invited to the Guards Polo Club on Saturday 13 June 2009 by La Martina and two matches are being played as part of the Sandhurst Heritage Day on Sunday 14 June 2009. Routine chukkas will therefore recommence on 21 June 2009, the night after the Polo Ball - if you are up to it!

30 May 2009

La Martina Invitation. All members have been invited to visit their new store at The Guards Polo Club on Saturday 13 June 2009. 



Marco Polo We have just received a new pony, Marco Polo who is a 5 year old bay gelding. He needs a little building up but hopefully should be fully in work in the near future. 



26 May 2009

Chukkas    The Club Chukkas played on Sunday went really well and thanks to Barbie and Rafael the field has been massively improved. We intend to do exactly the same on Sunday 31 May 2009 - so please book in as soon as possible if you would like to play.  

Ball     A reminder that the Ball will be held on 20 June 2009, please contact James Gaselee if you have not received an application form. The tickets are selling fast.


20 May 2009

Club Chukkas will be played on the Barossa Field on Sunday 24 May 09.