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Sundays respectively. In 2020, the C-Flight was introduced for new and beginner players, and it will be held on Fridays this season. Also, a 6- to 9goal flight will be played on Friday evenings. “With the success of Texas Arena League and the Pacific Coast Arena League—the precursor to TAL—more and more regions are looking to arena leagues as a great way to grow the sport and create a shoulder season of fun, competitive polo,” said Arena Committee Chair Robin Sanchez. “Arena polo is on the rise all over the country.” Players can join for one event or travel to all four. All locations have boarding and lease horses available from multiple providers. For more information on Texas Arena League, go to www.texasarenaleague.com where you can read about the TAL format and fill out an entry form. You can also follow Texas Arena League on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Upcoming Dates and Locations: Feb. 12-14: Two Wishes Polo Club Lockhart, Texas Feb. 26-28: Legend’s Polo Club Kaufman, Texas March 19-21: Brookshire Polo Club Brookshire, Texas DAVID MURRELL
Texas Arena League The fourth year of the Texas Arena League is already underway with the first event held at Legends Polo Club (Kaufman, Texas) Jan. 29-31. Texas Arena League includes four different events played at three different locations around the Lone Star State. Teams and individuals compete for points toward the End of League Awards and the coveted TAL belt buckles. “TAL has grown exponentially since its inaugural year in 2018,” said TAL organizer Megan Flynn. “In 2021, we will have to cap the number of teams in each flight. It’s only the amount of hours in a day that’s limiting the league.” All games count toward TAL points for both teams and individual players. At the end of the league, the points are tallied and the winners are announced. Players also receive points for the National Arena Amateur Cup when playing in USPA arena tournaments during the league. “In addition to the points-based awards (winners, high-point individual, Most Valuable Player, Best Playing Pony, etc.), TAL has awards that are voted on by players and even fans,” said another TAL organizer Brady Williams. Texas Arena League will play its regular 0- to 3goal and 3- to 6-goal divisions on Saturdays and
The Texas Arena League is now underway.
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