2022
Intercollegiate Team Catalog U N I T E D STAT E S P O L O A S S O C I AT I O N
USPA VISUAL GUIDELINES / LOGO AND SIGNATURE STRIPE
OFFICIAL USPA SEAL
1 in. high
MINIMUM SIZE (PRINT) To ensure legibility in the following marketing materials a minimum height of 1 inch
has been established for the USPA Seal.
Start your college search here. SIGNATURE STRIPE
SECONDARY STRIPE
18% Red Stripe 29% White Stripe
33.3% Red Stripe 0.25” height for general use
33.3% White Stripe
0.10” height for general use
U.S. POLO ASSN. IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COLLEGE POLO TEAMS: Cal Poly Polo Club Colorado State University Emory University Michigan State University Montana State Morehouse College Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Point Loma Nazarene University Roger Williams University Skidmore College
Southern Methodist University St. Edwards University Stanford University Texas A&M Texas Christian University Texas Tech University of California Santa Barbara University of Connecticut University of Guelph University of Idaho University of Kentucky
University of Louisville University of Massachusetts University of Michigan University of North Texas University of Texas University of Virginia University of Wisconsin-Madison USC Aiken Virginia Tech Westmont College Yale University
*LIST OF 2019-2022 TEAMS
#LIVEAUTHENTICALLY | @USPOLOASSN
II_ProgramAd.indd 1
9/21/21 1:52 PM
“
IN REGARDS TO THE KIND OF POLO THAT COLLEGE OFFERS, IT DEFINITELY TEACHES YOU ABOUT PLAYING AS A TEAM, PLAYING HARD, AND LEARNING HOW TO RIDE DOZENS OF DIFFERENT HORSES.
“
- FELIPE VIANA UVA ‘13
Welcome to the wonderful world of intercollegiate polo! Whether you are a seasoned interscholastic player who has been in the program since 5th grade, or a young NYTS player looking to try your hand at arena polo, this resource is for you. Please allow these following pages to give you a brief introduction to our 30+ established USPA Intercollegiate Polo Programs. Whether you are looking for a big school or small, archeology or zoology, we offer a wide range of institutions across the United States and Canada to fit your needs. The USPA Intercollegiate Polo Program is steeped in history with the very first National Championship having been held in 1922. Yale and Princeton were the sole competitors, Princeton coming out the victor. Today we have both men’s and women’s teams competing in separate divisions across four regions advancing their way through regular season and tournament play, all vying for a chance at the national championship. The intercollegiate program continues to see growth year after year and receives tremendous support from the Board of Governors of the USPA to afford us the opportunity to support existing programs and launch new initiatives such as the USPA Intercollegiate Scholarship Program. As you begin your college journey, please reach out to anyone on the I/I team with any questions or comments. We are here to help!
Amy Fraser DIRECTOR, INTERCOLLEGIATE INTERSCHOLASTIC POLO
College Polo By Region NORTHEASTERN
SOUTHEASTERN
A
Babson College Polo Team
7
A Michigan State University Polo Team
17
B
Cornell University Polo Team
8
B Morehouse College Polo Team
18
9
C Polo Club at Virginia Tech
19
C Harvard University Polo Team D Roger Williams University Polo Team
10
D University of Kentucky Polo Team
20
E Skidmore College Polo Team
11
E University of Louisville Polo Team
21
F UCONN Polo Team
12
F University of Michigan Polo Team
22
G University of Guelph Polo Team
13
G USC-Aiken Polo Team
23
H University of Massachusetts Polo
14
H University of Wisconsin Polo Team
24
I
15
I
25
Yale Polo & Equestrian Center
CENTRAL
Virginia Polo Team, Inc.
WESTERN
A
Colorado State University Polo Team
27
A Cal Poly Polo Team
37
B
Oklahoma State University Polo Team
28
B Oregon State University Polo Team
38
C
SMU Polo Team
29
C Polo Club of Montana State
39
D Texas A&M University Polo Team
30
D Stanford University Polo Team
40
E
Texas Christian University Polo Team
31
E University of Idaho Polo Team
41
F
Texas Tech Polo Team
32
F UCSB Polo Team
42
G
University of North Texas Polo Team
33
G Westmont College Polo Team
43
H
University of Texas Polo Team
34
I
St. Edwards University Polo Team
35
B
E C B
G H
F I
E D G
C
B F
G E
C
I H D
B
G
C D
H F I
A
D A F
A
E
A
Northeastern Region
Skidmore College University of Massachusetts
University of Guelph
Babson College Harvard University
Cornell University
Roger Williams University
Yale University University of Connecticut
Babson College Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Intermediate |
LOCATION Off Campus DISTANCE 45 miles
Beginner TYPE Club Sport MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
27
SIZE 2,500 Students SAT 1490
Wellesley, MA
GPA 3.8
DID YOU KNOW? Members of Babson Polo represent 9 different countries, and Babson College students as a whole represent more than 80 countries.
Information polo@babson.edu Babson Polo Club @babsonpolo www.babson.edu
Coach Babson has been ranked the #1 school for entrepreneurship for more than 20 years.
Mark Tashjian (508) 735-6416 mark@bostonpolo.org
At the end of every fall semester on the night before final exams begin, Babson’s dining hall opens and faculty and staff serve a “late night breakfast” for all current students.
Babson College Polo Team
7 Northeastern Region
7
Cornell University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club | First Year
LOCATION On Campus
TYPE Varsity Sport
DISTANCE 2 minutes
MEMBERS 42
HORSES
SCHOOL
40
SIZE 14,300 Students SAT 1050
Ithaca, NY
GPA 3.18
DID YOU KNOW? Cornell is the only public Ivy League school.
Information bwv3@cornell.edu Cornell Polo @cornell_polo
Slope Day celebrates the final day of spring classes with live music. Performers include: Ludacris, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Pussycat Dolls, Ben Folds, Kanye West, O.A.R., Snoop Dogg, and The Game.
www.cornell.edu
Coach Branden Van Loon (607) 592-5360 bwv3@cornell.edu
Cornell has over 900 student organizations.
8
Northeastern Region
Cornell University Polo Team
Harvard University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena and
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV
Outdoor Arena
TYPE Club Sport
LOCATION Off Campus
MEMBERS 20
DISTANCE 60 minutes
HORSES
SCHOOL
16
SIZE 6,000 Students SAT 1540
Cambridge, MA
GPA 4.1
DID YOU KNOW? The Harvard Library the largest academic library in the world.
Information harvardpolo@gmail.com HarvardPolo @harvardpolo www.harvard.edu
Harvard was established before calculus had even been invented.
www.harvard.edu
Coach Crocker Snow
In 2013, Harvard’s financial aid increased to a record total of $182 million.
(978) 356-4411 crockersnowjr@earthlink.net
Harvard University Polo Team
9 Northeastern Region
9
Roger Williams University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Varsity Sport
DISTANCE 12 miles
MEMBERS 10
HORSES
SCHOOL
14
SIZE 4,800 Students SAT 1200
Bristol, RI
GPA 3.34
DID YOU KNOW? RWU overlooks Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island; and is a short trip from Providence, Boston and New York.
Freshmen and Sophomores are required to live on campus.
Information tedtorrey@me.com Roger Williams University Polo Club @rwu.womens.polo www.rwu.edu
Coach Ted Torrey (401) 848-4536 tedtorrey@me.com
RWU has 23 Varsity teams.
10
Northeastern Region
Roger Williams University Polo Team
Skidmore College Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 5 minutes
MEMBERS 40
HORSES
SCHOOL
15
SIZE 2,500 Students SAT 1345
Saratoga Springs, NY
GPA 3.7
DID YOU KNOW? Skidmore has an 8:1 student-professor ratio.
Information worthwein@aol.com Skidmore Polo Club @skidmorepolo
Nearly 70% of students participate in an internship during their Skidnore career, a number of which are funded by the college.
www.skidmore.edu www.skidmorepolo.org
Coach Will Orthwein
The average class size is 16 and 94% of all classes have under 30 students.
(518) 526-5708 worthwein@aol.com
Skidmore College Polo Team
11 Northeastern Region
11
University of Connecticut Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena,
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
Heated Barn
TYPE Club Sport
LOCATION On Campus
MEMBERS 10
DISTANCE 5 minute walk
HORSES
SCHOOL
20
SIZE 20,000 Students SAT 1300
Storrs, CT
GPA 3.67
DID YOU KNOW? Top 20 public university.
Information uconnpoloclub1@gmail.com UConn Polo @uconnpoloclub
UConn Polo has won 10 National Championships since its foundation in 1969.
www.uconn.edu polo.rso.uconn.edu
Coach UConn was originally founded as an agricultural school in 1881.
Anders Carlton (646) 427-1997 anders.carlton@uconn.edu
12
Northeastern Region
University of Connecticut Polo Team
University of Guelph Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 60 minutes
MEMBERS 7
HORSES
SCHOOL
24
SIZE 29,000 Students SAT 1100
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
GPA 3
DID YOU KNOW? The University of Guelph Polo Club is the only intercollegiate tean in Canada.
Information guelphpoloclub@gmail.com poloatguelph @guelphpoloclub www.uoguelph.ca
The University of Guelph has the best campus food in Canada.
Coach Phil Van der Burgt (905) 505-0140
The University of Guelph is one of the leading Universities in Veterinary and Agricultural Science in Canada.
buffalopoloclub@gmail.com
University of Guelph Polo Team
13 Northeastern Region
13
University of Massachusetts Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women | JC
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Student Organization
DISTANCE 15 minutes
MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
7
SIZE 23,000 Students SAT 1290
Amherst, MA
GPA 3.83
DID YOU KNOW? UMASS is one of the major public research universities in America.
Information poloclub@umass.edu Umass Polo @umasspolo www.umass.edu
Sustainability is our way of life. Nationally, our campus is rated gold for sustainability leadership.
Coach Hilary Blythe (413) 348-0010
90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City.
14
Northeastern Region
University of Massachusetts Polo Team
crbhjm@gmail.com
Yale Polo & Equestrian Center FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Men | Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 20 minutes
MEMBERS 45
HORSES
SCHOOL
25
SIZE 6,000 Students SAT 1590
New Haven, CT
GPA 4.19
DID YOU KNOW? 3rd oldest university but home to the oldest collegiate daily newspaper.
Information yalepoloandequestriancenter@gmail.com yalepolo @yalepolo www.yale.edu
Yale is home to an exclusive Secret Society called Skull and Bones. Members have included George Bush Senior and Junior, and John Kerry.
yalepolo.wix.com/yalepoloteam
Coach Patrick Marinelli (774) 230-4050
Yale freshman are treated to a formal holiday banquet each year just like a Harry Potter-style Hogwarts feast.
patrickmarinelli2@gmail.com
Yale Polo & Equestrian Center
15 Northeastern Region
15
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Southeastern Region Michigan State University
University of Michigan
University of Virginia University of Louisville University of Kentucky
Virginia Tech
University of South Carolina-Aiken Morehouse College
Michigan State University Polo Team Michigan State
FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Women | JV | Practicing JV
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Student Organization
DISTANCE 10 minutes
MEMBERS 30
HORSES
SCHOOL
12
SIZE 50,000 Students
Polo
SAT 1190
®
East Lansing, MI
GPA 3.68
DID YOU KNOW? MSU has over 200 academic programs with several highly ranked degree granting colleges, including the college’s of Education, Business, Nursing, and James Madison (a polisci and pre-law college).
Information msupolo@msu.edu Michigan State University Polo Club @msupolo www.msu.edu www.msu.edu/~msupolo/
Contact Stesha Payne
MSU was ranked #1 in college sports overall in 2015 and we are consistently ranked in basketball, football, baseball and hockey.
(740) 463-3511 stesha1223@gmail.com
Coach Kat Heggen
MSU has over 700 student organizations from Underwater Hockey to the Quidditch Club to the Multicultural Business program, including many honors organizations.
katheggen216@gmail.com
Michigan State University Polo Team
17 Southeastern Region
17
Morehouse College Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 40 minutes
MEMBERS 4
HORSES
SCHOOL
8
SIZE 2,202 Students SAT 950
Atlanta, GA
GPA 3.5
DID YOU KNOW? The Morehouse College Polo Team is the first team at a Historically Black College/ University.
Information morehousepolo@gmail.com @morehousepoloteam www.morehouse.edu
Coach Morehouse College is the Alma Mater of many successful people, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Samuel L. Jackson, and Spike Lee
The school is the highest producer of Black men who will receive doctorates in STEM.
18
Southeastern Region
Morehouse College Polo Team
Jolie Liston (404) 328-8401 learn2playpolo@gmail.com
Polo Club at Virginia Tech FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Student Organization
DISTANCE 10 minutes
MEMBERS 25
HORSES
SCHOOL
11
SIZE 34,850 Students SAT 1290
Blacksburg, VA
GPA 3.95
DID YOU KNOW? Virginia Tech’s motto is Ut Prosim which means “that I may serve”. Every year this motto is embodied when the Hokies host the largest collegiate Relay For Life in the US.
Information poloclubatvt@gmail,com PoloClubAtVirginiaTech @poloclubatvt www.vt.edu vtpoloclub.weebly.com
Contact The iconic stone used to build VT’s buildings is quarried just down the road from campus and is lovingly called Hokie Stone. It ties Tech to the surrounding mountains in a unique way.
At home football and basketball games, the Hokies often register on the Richter Scale as they jump to Enter Sandman by Metallica. This has given Blacksburg the nickname “The Epicenter”.
Pierre Chaux (201) 741-4900 presidentvtpolo@gmail.com
Coach Liv Berube (410) 935-6420 livstringer@gmail.com
Polo Club at Virginia Tech
19 Southeastern Region
19
University of Kentucky Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 25 minutes
MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
14
SIZE 30,473 Students SAT 1210
Lexington, KY
GPA 3.68
DID YOU KNOW? Lexington is the “Horse Capital of the World” and is home to the KY Horse Park and Keeneland Race Track.
Information wildcatpolo1@gmail.com University of Kentucky Polo @uk_polo www.uky.edu www.ukypolo.weebly.com
The Men’s basketball team is the winningest program in the country.
Contact Federico Puyana (803) 508-1071
Students can get involved in over 350 organizations including Greek Life.
puyana06@gmail.com
Coach Posey Obrecht | Jorge Vasquez (443) 717-1264 | (859) 321-6785 poseo@aol.com | jvpolo@icloud.com
20
Southeastern Region
University of Kentucky Polo Team
University of Louisville Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 45 minutes
MEMBERS 10
HORSES
SCHOOL
4
SIZE 23,000 Students SAT 1190
Louisville, KY
GPA 3.6
DID YOU KNOW? UofL is home to the only undergraduate Equine Industry Program in the world that is located in an accredited college of business.
Information terri.burch@louisville.edu Polo Club at the University of Louisville @cardinalpolo www.Louisville.edu uoflcardinalpolo.wixsite.com/polo
Including the Polo Team, U of L has five riding teams for men and women that compete in various equestrian disciplines.
Churchill Downs is home to the Kentucky Derby and is one mile from the business school where all equine classes take place.
Contact Terri Burch (502) 852-7617 terri.burch@louisville.edu
Coach Mark Klan (502) 396-6444 mjklan@bluegrass.net
University of Louisville Polo Team
21 Southeastern Region
21
University of Michigan Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena and
Varsity Women | Club
Outdoor Arena
TYPE Student Organization
LOCATION Off Campus
MEMBERS 20
DISTANCE 30 minutes
HORSES
SCHOOL
12
SIZE 30,000 Students SAT 1450
Ann Arbor, MI
GPA 3.83
DID YOU KNOW? We are the #1 Public University in the United States!
Information mipoloclub@gmail.com MIPoloClub @mipoloclub www.umich.edu
Ann Arbor is consistently voted a top ten College Town.
www.mipoloclub.com
Contact We have a great relationship with Detroit Polo Club that benefits all of our members.
Maddie Blum (443) 886-7833 mcblum@umich.edu
Coach Emmalyn Wheaton (517) 303-1606 detroitpoloschool@gmail.com
22
Southeastern Region
University of Michigan Polo Team
University of South Carolina-Aiken Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 15 miles
MEMBERS 8
HORSES
SCHOOL
10
SIZE 3,950 Students SAT 880
Aiken, SC
GPA 2.5
DID YOU KNOW? Aiken Polo Club has the oldest polo field in the country.
Information USC Aiken Polo Team @uscaikenpolo www.usca.edu
Hitchcock Woods is the largest urban forest in the nation, 2100 acres of forest land. Ride, hike, walk 70 miles of trails.
Coach Tiger Kneece (803) 646-3301 tigerkneece@bellsouth.net
We are 2 hours to the beach and 3 hours to a ski resort.
University of South Carolina-Aiken Polo Team
23 Southeastern Region
23
University of Wisconsin-Madison Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena and
Varsity Women | Club
Outdoor Arena
TYPE Club Sport
LOCATION Off Campus
MEMBERS 25
DISTANCE 20 minutes
HORSES
SCHOOL
10
SIZE 32,000 Students SAT 1370
Madison, WI
GPA 3.85
DID YOU KNOW? The UW Polo Club is housed at a private facility with a 70’ x 200’ indoor coverall arena and miles of fields for trail riding
Information poloclubuw@gmail.com PoloClubUW @wisconsinpolo www.wisc.edu poloclubuw.weebly.com
As a growing program, all our members receive focused attention and plenty of playing time as well as hands on experience with the horses and the ins and outs of polo
The UW offers endless local charm, whether walking down State Street, enjoying a warm spring day at the Memorial Terrace or renting boats for an afternoon on the water
24
Southeastern Region
University of Wisconsin Polo Team
Coach CJ Schnier (608) 772-3394 cjschnier@tds.net
Virginia Polo Inc. at the University of Virginia FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena and
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
Outdoor Arena
TYPE Club Sport
LOCATION Off Campus
MEMBERS 40
DISTANCE 5 miles
HORSES
SCHOOL
60
SIZE 22,391 Students SAT 1410
Charlottesville, VA
GPA 4.23
DID YOU KNOW? The Virginia Polo Center is a 75 acre facility consisting of a 400’ x 150’ outdoor arena with lights, a 250’x100’ indoor arena, and a regulation Bermuda grass field.
Information llopez@vapolo.org VirginiaPoloClub @virginiapoloclub www.virginia.edu www.vapolo.org
Coach There is a 1500 square foot clubhouse named the Beh House (pronounced “Bay” House)
Lou Lopez (434) 409-2637 llopez@vapolo.org
Winners of 11 Men’s National Championships and 10 Women’s National Championships
Virginia Polo Inc. at the University of Virginia
25 Southeastern Region
25
Central Region
Colorado State University
Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University University of North Texas
Texas Christian University
Southern Methodist University
University of Texas Texas A&M University St. Edwards University
Colorado State Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club | Beginners
LOCATION On Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 5 minutes
MEMBERS 65
HORSES
SCHOOL
30
SIZE 33,400 Students SAT 1210
Fort Collins, CO
GPA 3.4
DID YOU KNOW? Many national parks surround Fort Collins and all CSU students get free access!
Information csupololife@gmail.com CSUPolo @csupolo www.colostate.edu
Downtown Fort Collins inspired Disneyland’s Main Street!
www.csupolo.com
Contact Charlie Walker (562) 537-9010
CSU is one of the top veterinary schools in the United States.
Jason Bruemmer (Faculty Advisor) Jason.Bruemmer@colostate.edu (970) 491-8373
Coach TBD
Colorado State Polo Team
27 Central Region
27
Oklahoma State University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 5-10 minutes
MEMBERS 20-30
HORSES
SCHOOL
20
SIZE 26,000 Students SAT 1160
Stillwater, OK
GPA 3
DID YOU KNOW? The OSU Student Union is the largest comprehensive university union in the world.
Information okstatepolo@yahoo.com OklahomaStatePoloClub @okstatepolo www.okstate.edu
OSU’s Colvin Center has been named one of the top six collegiate sports facilities in the nation.
okstatepolo.wixsite.com/okstatepolo
Contact Genna Bono
OSU has students representing all 50 states and 120 countries.
(972) 977-5227 gbono@ostatemail.okstate.edu
Coach David Ragland (405) 833-5783 dragok@aol.com
28
Central Region
Oklahoma State University Polo Team
Southern Methodist University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Covered Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 35 minutes
MEMBERS 20
HORSES
SCHOOL
19
SIZE 12,000 Students SAT 1370
Dallas, TX
GPA 3.7
DID YOU KNOW? The SMU Coach has won 17 USPA National Arena Championships (including Intercollegiate) and a record 8 Arena Opens.
Information polotom@usapolo.com SMU-Polo-Team @smupoloteam www.smu.edu www.smupolo.org
SMU sits right alongside two major Airports (DFW International and LOVE Airport) with direct flights to almost anywhere.
Coach Tom Goodspeed (619) 993-5553 polotom@usapolo.com
SMU’s eight libraries house the largest collection of research materials in the Southwest, with more than four million volumes
Mayer Ranch is the home to SMU Polo
Southern Methodist University Polo Team
29 Central Region
29
Texas A&M University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 5 minutes
MEMBERS 50
HORSES
SCHOOL
20
SIZE 66,000 Students SAT 1250
College Station, TX
GPA 3.55
DID YOU KNOW? It’s a campus tradition to put a penny on the foot of the Sul Ross statue for good luck on their exam.
Information polotamu@gmail.com aggiepolo @tamupolo www.tamu.edu
The Big Event which is approximately named, is the largest single-day event with over 20,000 student pitching in to participate in community service.
www.aggiepolo.com
Contact Hannah Reynolds (443) 536-2791 hreynolds16@tamu.edu
Texas A&M has a Midnight Yell pep rally every year.
Coach Mike McCleary (979) 219-0162 mpmpolo@txcyber.com
30
Central Region
Texas A&M University Polo Team
Texas Christian University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 55 minutes
MEMBERS 23
HORSES
SCHOOL
30
SIZE 10,489 Students SAT 1260
Fort Worth, TX
GPA 3.65
DID YOU KNOW? We play both indoor and outdoor polo up to 3 times a week!
Information tcupoloclub@gmail.com TCU Polo Team @tcu_polo www.tcu.edu
In the fall of 2017, TCU completed construction on a brand new Greek village with 13 sorority houses and 11 fraternity houses.
www.tcupolo.com
Contact Morgan McBride (219) 871-9428
TCU is located on 272 acres and has a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, giving TCU a big school feel with a small, private school experience.
morgan@prestonwoodpolo.com
Coach Vaughn Miller (214) 533-5411 coach@presonwoodpolo.com
Texas Christian University Polo Team
31 Central Region
31
Texas Tech Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport/Student Organization
DISTANCE 15 miles
MEMBERS 38
HORSES
SCHOOL
15
SIZE 37,000 Students SAT 1180
Lubbock, TX
GPA 3.44
DID YOU KNOW? Lubbock has over 260 days of sunshine a year.
Information texastechpolo16@gmail.com Texas Tech Polo @texastechpolo
All official TTU sport events are free for students.
Texas Tech Polo Club was established in 1983, and is one of the oldest sport clubs at the TTU REC Center.
www.ttu.edu techconnect.dsa.ttu.edu/ organization/tech-polo-club
Coach Ashley Owen (713) 859-7497 ashley-owen@hotmail.com
32
Central Region
Texas Tech Polo Team
University of North Texas Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 20 minutes
MEMBERS 10
HORSES
SCHOOL
30
SIZE 38,094 Students SAT 1030
Denton, TX
GPA 3
DID YOU KNOW? UNT is the 6th-largest University in Texas and is consistently named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys.
Information untpolo@gmail.com UNT Polo @untpolo www.unt.edu
Founded in 1890, UNT is located in the town of Denton which has become the “college town” of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The sports team’s nickname, “Mean Green”, started in the 1960s for the football team’s punishing defense and the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Hall of Famer, “Mean” Joe Greene.
Contact Vaughn Miller, JR (214) 507-3309 vaughnmiller@live.com
Coach Vaughn Miller, SR (214) 533-5411 coach@presonwoodpolo.com
University of North Texas Polo Team
33 Central Region
33
University of Texas Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women | Varisity Men | JV
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Student Organization
DISTANCE 13 miles
MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
20
SIZE 52,000 Students SAT 1360
Austin, TX
GPA 3.84
DID YOU KNOW? Austin offers great rock climbing, hiking, and lake activities year-round
Information universityoftexaspoloteam@gmail.com utxpolo @texaspoloteam www.utexas.edu
UT has the 3rd largest research endowment nationwide, and students can easily create their own projects
www.texaspoloteam.com
Contact Caroline Woodman
Looking to start a business? UT programs offer handson experience and funding aid through the Herb Kelleher Center
(214) 608-7557 carolinebwoodman@gmail.com
Coach Javier Insua (512) 630-7042
34
Central Region
University of Texas Polo Team
St. Edwards University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 30 minutes
MEMBERS 5
HORSES
SCHOOL
7
SIZE 4,300 Students SAT 1175
Austin, TX
GPA 3.5
DID YOU KNOW? Two Wishes Ranch is a gorgeous property in the hill country that also has outdoor fields. It’s the perfect facility to explore all levels of polo.
Information seupoloclub @seupolo www.stedwards.edu www.stedwardspolo.com
Contact The University of Texas polo team practices nearby, so it’s easy to set up matches or just scrimmage!
Melissa Lopez (512) 919-9311 mlopez24@stedwards.edu
Coach We have a tradition of team dinners at Chick-fil-a after our Friday practices which is everyone’s favorite part of the week.
Ariel Rodriguez (970) 306-9508 ariel81rodriguez@gmail.com
St. Edwards University Polo Team
35 Central Region
35
Western Region Oregon State University
University of Idaho
Stanford University
Cal Poly
University of California-Santa Barbara Westmont College
Montana State
Cal Poly Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena /
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
Indoor Arena
TYPE Student Organization
LOCATION Off Campus /
MEMBERS 22
On Campus DISTANCE 7 miles
HORSES
SCHOOL
30
SIZE 22,000 Students
Los Osos, CA
SAT 1300 GPA 3.92
DID YOU KNOW? We are 5 minutes from the ocean and surfing; 2 hours from skiing; and 3 hours from LA and SF
Information megan@centralcoastpolo.com groups/72448523020 @calpolypolo www.calpoly.edu
We regularly practice and play on the grass fields in Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara
Contact Carter Nix carter_ane@yahoo.com
Our alumni are veterinarians, doctors, attorneys, entrepreneurs and executives all over the country. Cal Poly graduates top engineers who go on to work for Apple and Tesla.
Coach Megan Judge (805) 801-9410 megan@centralcoastpolo.com
Cal Poly Polo Team
37 Western Region
37
Oregon State University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena and
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV | Club
Outdoor Arena
TYPE Club Sport
LOCATION Off Campus
MEMBERS 20
DISTANCE 60 miles
HORSES
SCHOOL
10
SIZE 30,000 Students SAT 1180
Corvalis, OR
GPA 3.58
DID YOU KNOW? Students come from all 50 states and more than 80 countries
Information polo@oregonstate.edu OregonStatePolo @OregonStatePolo www.oregonstate.edu
OSU is one of only two land, sea, space, and sun grant research institutions in the United States
Contact Richard Schreiber schreiri@oregonstate.edu
Highest GPA of any Oregon school
Coach Brandon Alcott (509) 844-7381 Brandon@AlcottAcademy.org
38
Western Region
Oregon State University Polo Team
Polo Club of Montana State FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Indoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV
LOCATION On Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 2 miles
MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
10
SIZE 17,000 Students SAT 1200
Bozeman, MT
GPA 3.6
DID YOU KNOW?
Information poloclubofmsu@gmail.com
Montana State University was founded in 1893-Montana’s Land-Grant University.
Montana State University Polo Club @montanastatepolo www.montana.edu
There are more than 100 miles of trails in and around campus that are easily accessible.
Contact Sarah Bean (406) 994-7689 sarah.bean12386@gmail.com
The University has hosted the National College Rodeo Finals for more than 30 years now.
Coach Rob Brooks (406) 580-4203 robrookspolo@gmail.com
Polo Club of Montana State
39 Western Region
39
Stanford University Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Men | Varsity Women | JV Men | JV Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 4 miles
MEMBERS 15
HORSES
SCHOOL
22
SIZE 7,000 Students
Stanford, CA
SAT 1500 GPA 3.95
DID YOU KNOW? The Stanford Polo Club was formed in 1919 as a means for the current ROTC members to improve their riding.
Information stanfordpoloclub@lists.stanford.edu StanfordPoloClub @stanfordpoloclub www.stanford.edu spc.stanford.edu
Most members join the Stanford Polo Club without any previous riding experience.
Coach Erich Schloss (210) 865-2797
The Stanford Polo Club is one of the few fully student run polo clubs in the country.
40
Western Region
Stanford University Polo Team
eschloss@alumni.stanford.edu
University of Idaho Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 10 miles
MEMBERS 5
HORSES
SCHOOL
5
SIZE 12,000 Students SAT 1120
Moscow, ID
GPA 3.4
DID YOU KNOW? Students are from 50 states and 79 countries
Information uofipolo @uofipolo www.uidaho.edu
Undergraduates can choose from majors within 8 colleges, and grad students can earn degrees in more than 80 master’s program.
Contact Julia Elgorriaga elgorriagajulia@yahoo.com
Coach Sports teams are called the Vandals, thanks to an old newspaper account of the 1917 basketball team vandalizing the opponents on the court.
Aléna Perriguey-Krings (208) 310-4524 perr7127@vandals.uidaho.edu
University of Idaho Polo Team
41 Western Region
41
University of California - Santa Barbara Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Student Organization
DISTANCE 20 minutes
MEMBERS 10
HORSES
SCHOOL
18
SIZE 24,000 Students
Santa Barbara, CA
SAT 1450 GPA 4.25
DID YOU KNOW? UCSB has 10 Nobel Laureates and is one of the top research universities in the world.
Information ucsbpolo@gmail.com ucsbpolo @ucsbpolo www.ucsb.edu
Our campus has a private beach with surfboards, paddle boards and kayaks available.
ucsbpolo.wixsite.com/home
Coach Jeff Scheraga
UCSB offers more than 90 undergraduate majors, as well as over 500 different student organizations and clubs.
42
Western Region
University of California - Santa Barbara Polo Team
(315) 256-5797 jeff@sbpolo.com
Westmont Polo Team FACILITY
TEAM
TYPE Outdoor Arena
Varsity Women
LOCATION Off Campus
TYPE Club Sport
DISTANCE 10 minutes
MEMBERS 4
HORSES
SCHOOL
15
SIZE 1,300 Students
Santa Barbara, CA
SAT 1300 GPA 3.92
DID YOU KNOW? None of the four players had ever held a mallet before starting the team freshman year.
Information @westmont_polo www.westmont.edu
Coach Jeff Scheraga
Westmont college takes up only 111 acres of land.
(315) 256-5797 jeff@sbpolo.com
You might see a celebrity around Westmont’s campus! Many stars such as Oprah and Ellen Degeneres call Santa Barbara home.
Westmont Polo Team
43 Western Region
43
USPA
Intercollegiate
Scholarship Program
SIX, $4,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ANNUALLY Auto renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate education Open to current interscholastic and intercollegiate players.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 GPA Two letters of recommendation Short essay Deadline: May