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From its revival in 1989 the Beaufort Polo Club has had two clear objectives: to provide good quality polo at all levels and to encourage young British players. These aims have fuelled a dramatic growth in the Club which now has 115 playing members of which 32% are under 21.
This growth has been accompanied by success at all levels: Beaufort Pony Club teams win regularly at Cowdray. Beaufort based teams have won the 15 and 12 goal Victor Ludorum trophies more times than any other Club. Beaufort based Hildon won the Cowdray Gold Cup in 2004 and Beaufort based Apes Hill won the Queen's Cup in 2009. In 2005 Centaurous Beaufort was the first team without an Argentine to qualify for the Argentine Open since 1966.
There is a full tournament programme of "Fixtures" and practice chukkas are played on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
2013 Membership Details
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Restricted – over 30 years old, less than 2 goal handicap and does not sponsor an English player of more than 2 goals, or an OSP of more than 4 goals.
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£2,850
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Unrestricted – 2 goals and above or sponsors an English player of more than 2 goals, or an OSP of more than 4 goals.
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£2,300
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Over 25 – 30 years old
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£2,300
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Age 21 – 25 (2 goals and above)
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£1,850
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Age 21 – 25 (below 2 goals)
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£1,300
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Under 21 (2 goals and above)
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£1,050
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Under 21 (below 2 goals)
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£850
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Under 19 (1 goal and above)
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£750
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Under 19 (below 1 goal)
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£450
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Under 16 and below 0 goals
Under 16 and above 0 goals – please apply to the Polo Manager
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£250
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County polo – 3 a side, Amateurs only, 0 goals and below.
High – play 3 times a week.
Medium – no more than twice a week.
Low – play once a week
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£1,300
£900
£475
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HPA subscription – Full Associate Member – UK resident
Junior Associate Member – UK resident
Full Associate Member – Overseas resident
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£120
£50
£250
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William Roberts umpiring payment – all members over 18, excluding County members.
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£275
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Temporary membership – this can be done for up to 2 months, and equates to roughly 1/3 per month of the full subscription. For any longer a full subscription must be paid.
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Apply to the Polo Office.
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Family membership – if 3 or more from the same family are members then there will be a 25% discount off the cheapest subscription (and 25% off the 4th if applicable).
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Apply to the Polo Office.
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"Playing Membership Application Form" for New Members
 Facilities
- 6 Polo grounds
- Stick and ball areas
- Irrigation
- Polo Pit
- Indoor riding school
- Outdoor schooling area
- Exercise track
- Club House with licenced bar and changing rooms with “torrential” shower
What is it about Beaufort that makes it attractive to players?
- Well structured practice chukkas 3 days a week which are umpired and can be used for team practices.
- Regular Club matches
- Tournaments at every level up to 20 goals including 7, weekend only, 2 goal tournaments. Subsidised entry fees for Club members in Club tournaments.
- A pioneering Club producing new ideas which help to improve polo for players:
- Duke of Beaufort Cup (18 goals polo) to help the transition from medium to high goal.
- County Polo: played 3-a-side on a slightly shorter field, and is only open to amateur players of 0 goals and below.
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