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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.
2010 Membership Details
Under 16 years old
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£250 |
Under 19 years old - below 1 goal
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£400 |
Under 19 years old - 1 goal and above
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£750 |
Under 21 - below 2 goals
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£800 |
Under 21 - 2 goals and above
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£1,000 |
21-25 - below 2 goals
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£1,250 |
21-25 - 2 goals and above
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£1,800 |
Over 25 -30 years
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£2,200 |
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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£2,200 |
30 years and over - Restricted Category*
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£3,300 |
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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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£1250
£850
£450
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Temporary and Family Membership available - please apply to the
Polo Office
All Playing Members have to be members of the Hurlingham Polo Association, which for adults is £110 and for under 18's £40.
* Restricted Category - 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. "Playing Membership Application Form" for New Members
 Facilities
- 8 Polo grounds
- Stick and ball area
- Irrigation
- Wooden horse
- 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.
- Tournaments at every level up to 28 goals (except 22 goals). No tournament entry fees for Club members in tournaments up to 8 goals.
- A pioneering Club producing new ideas which help to improve polo for players:
- Argentine Club Cup (28 goals), the first tournament above 22 goals in England with no player less than 4 goals.
- Duke of Beaufort Cup (18 goals polo) to help the transition from medium to high goal.
- The Beaufort Junior Cup: the first under 21 tournament in England.
- County Polo: a concept that introduces beginners to the excitement of tournament polo without having to make the large commitment of buying more than 1 pony (at least until they have been hooked!!)
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