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
SOUTHEASTERN
Northeastern Region
Harvard University
Babson College University of Massachusetts
Skidmore College
University of Guelph
Cornell University
Roger Williams University
Yale University
University of Connecticut
Babson College Polo Team
Members of Babson Polo represent 9 different countries, and Babson College students as a whole represent more than 80 countries.
Babson has been ranked the #1 school for entrepreneurship for more than 20 years.
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.
Cornell University Polo Team
SIZE 14,300 Students
1050
3.18
Cornell is the only public Ivy League school.
bwv3@cornell.edu
Cornell Polo
@cornell_polo www.cornell.edu
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.
Van Loon (607) 592-5360
bwv3@cornell.edu
Cornell has over 900 student organizations.
Harvard University Polo Team
Roger Williams University Polo Team
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.
RWU has 23 Varsity teams.
Skidmore College Polo Team
Skidmore has an 8:1 student-professor ratio. Nearly 70% of students participate in an internship during their Skidnore career, a number of which are funded by the college. The average class size is 16 and 94% of all classes have under 30 students.
University of Connecticut Polo Team
University of Guelph Polo Team
TYPE Indoor Arena
LOCATION Off Campus DISTANCE 60 minutes 24
Women TYPE Club Sport MEMBERS 7
SIZE 29,000 Students SAT 1100 GPA 3
YOU KNOW?
The University of Guelph Polo Club is the only intercollegiate tean in Canada.
The University of Guelph has the best campus food in Canada.
The University of Guelph is one of the leading Universities in Veterinary and Agricultural Science in Canada.
University of Massachusetts Polo Team
Yale Polo & Equestrian Center
3 rd oldest university but home to the oldest collegiate daily newspaper.
Yale is home to an exclusive Secret Society called Skull and Bones. Members have included George Bush Senior and Junior, and John Kerry.
Yale freshman are treated to a formal holiday banquet each year just like a Harry Potter-style Hogwarts feast.
yalepoloandequestriancenter@gmail.com
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Southeastern Region
University
University of Kentucky University of Louisville
University
Morehouse College
of South Carolina-Aiken
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia
Michigan State University
of Michigan
Michigan State University Polo Team
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).
MSU was ranked #1 in college sports overall in 2015 and we are consistently ranked in basketball, football, baseball and hockey.
MSU has over 700 student organizations from Underwater Hockey to the Quidditch Club to the Multicultural Business program, including many honors organizations.
Morehouse College Polo Team
The Morehouse College Polo Team is the first team at a Historically Black College/ University.
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.
Polo Club at Virginia Tech
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.
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”.
University of Kentucky Polo Team
University of Louisville Polo Team
University of Michigan Polo Team
University of South Carolina-Aiken
University of Wisconsin-Madison Polo Team
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
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
Virginia Polo Inc. at the University of Virginia
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.
There is a 1500 square foot clubhouse named the Beh House (pronounced “Bay” House) Winners of 11 Men’s National Championships and 10 Women’s National Championships
Central Region
Colorado State University
Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University University of North Texas
Texas Christian University
University of Texas
Southern Methodist University
St. Edwards University
Texas A&M University
Colorado State Polo Team
Oklahoma State University Polo Team
The OSU Student Union is the largest comprehensive university union in the world. OSU’s Colvin Center has been named one of the top six collegiate sports facilities in the nation.
okstatepolo@yahoo.com
OklahomaStatePoloClub @okstatepolo
www.okstate.edu
okstatepolo.wixsite.com/okstatepolo
(972) 977-5227
gbono@ostatemail.okstate.edu
833-5783 dragok@aol.com
Oklahoma State University Polo Team
Southern Methodist University Polo Team
FACILITY
TYPE Covered Arena
LOCATION Off Campus
HORSES TEAM SCHOOL
DISTANCE 35 minutes 19 Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club TYPE Club Sport
SIZE 12,000 Students
The SMU Coach has won 17 USPA National Arena Championships (including Intercollegiate) and a record 8 Arena Opens.
SMU sits right alongside two major Airports (DFW International and LOVE Airport) with direct flights to almost anywhere.
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
Texas A&M University Polo Team
Texas Christian University Polo Team
Texas Tech Polo Team
Texas Tech Polo Team
University of North Texas Polo Team
UNT is the 6th-largest University in Texas and is consistently named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys.
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.
University of Texas Polo Team
TYPE Outdoor Arena
LOCATION Off Campus DISTANCE 13 miles 20 Varsity Women | Varisity Men | JV TYPE Student Organization MEMBERS 15 SIZE 52,000 Students
1360
3.84
YOU KNOW?
Austin offers great rock climbing, hiking, and lake activities year-round
UT has the 3rd largest research endowment nationwide, and students can easily create their own projects
Looking to start a business? UT programs offer handson experience and funding aid through the Herb Kelleher Center
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.
The University of Texas polo team practices nearby, so it’s easy to set up matches or just scrimmage! We have a tradition of team dinners at Chick-fil-a after our Friday practices which is everyone’s favorite part of the week.
@seupolo www.stedwards.edu www.stedwardspolo.com
Western Region
Montana State
University of Idaho
Oregon State University
Stanford University
Cal Poly
University of California-Santa Barbara Westmont College
Cal Poly Polo Team
Cal Poly Polo Team
Oregon State University Polo Team
Polo Club of Montana State
Stanford University Polo Team
The Stanford Polo Club was formed in 1919 as a means for the current ROTC members to improve their riding. Most members join the Stanford Polo Club without any previous riding experience.
The Stanford Polo Club is one of the few fully student run polo clubs in the country.
stanfordpoloclub@lists.stanford.edu
University of Idaho Polo Team
Students are from 50 states and 79 countries Undergraduates can choose from majors within 8 colleges, and grad students can earn degrees in more than 80 master’s program. Sports teams are called the Vandals, thanks to an old newspaper account of the 1917 basketball team vandalizing the opponents on the court.
University of California - Santa Barbara Polo Team
TYPE Outdoor Arena
LOCATION Off Campus
DISTANCE 20 minutes
18 Varsity Women
TYPE Student Organization MEMBERS 10
SIZE 24,000 Students SAT 1450
GPA 4.25
UCSB has 10 Nobel Laureates and is one of the top research universities in the world.
Santa Barbara, CA
Our campus has a private beach with surfboards, paddle boards and kayaks available.
UCSB offers more than 90 undergraduate majors, as well as over 500 different student organizations and clubs.
ucsbpolo@gmail.com
ucsbpolo @ucsbpolo
www.ucsb.edu
ucsbpolo.wixsite.com/home Coach
Jeff Scheraga (315) 256-5797
jeff@sbpolo.com
Westmont Polo Team
None of the four players had ever held a mallet before starting the team freshman
SIX, $4,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ANNUALLY
Auto renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate education
Open to current interscholastic and intercollegiate players.
