League Structure
Three Leagues of 7 to 10 teams in each, membership made up based on last years positions.
Promotion/Demotion
At the end of each season the top two teams of Div 2 and 3 will be promoted and the bottom two teams of Div 1 and 2 will be demoted. Trophies for the top two of Div 1 and the top three of Div 2 and Div 3.
Player Restrictions
There will be no restrictions regarding playing in any league for those playing in the National Leagues. A player will still only be permitted to play for one team in any of the divisions in any one season though.
Directions to Millfield - (0.2Mb)
All results and modifications will be put up on the web site and by Email. Play lists for each round will come at least a fortnight before the event.
Pool rules: They are very friendly, but please abide by the normal pool etiquette:
Each team must provide a referee and line judges on the days they are playing. Referees in the invitation league should be qualified grade 3 if possible.
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams in each league.
Only approved, properly padded polo boats may be used. Paddles, helmets (CE approved), faceguards and buoyancy aids must also be polo-legal. If this is a problem, please contact me.
Any queries, please contact James Soutar
Avon Polo Club have been actively persuing the development of Youth Polo in the Bristol area throughout the summer. It started with members visiting clubs on individual club nights to give the younger members a taster followed by a number of sessions on the docks and a Scout and Guide Polo Tournament as a Millenium event.
This winter we have developed pool sessions for the new recruits at Filwood Bristol with a regular uptake of 14-16 under 16's. Boats and kit ate a problem and unfortunately we failed to get a millenium grant. Never mind, we will try again next year.
So to all the polo clubs in the region, let's go and set up a Youth League for the South West.
Successful teams could then enter the South West Div 1 feeder league and you never know where it might lead.
For more information contact John Cockram on 01934 832772
That Canoe Polo is the fastest growing discipline within the U.K. is remarkable. It is intrinsically the most attractive of the various canoe sports - it involves a ball - is played in 'gangs' - the teachers/youth leaders view it as relatively 'safe'
In 1996 the B.C.U. approved a series of Polo Coach awards starting at Level 2. As this was thought to be rather demanding for those taking the first tentative steps as coaches an 'Introduction to Canoe Polo Coaching' course has been set up to give Coach Level 1 status.
The aim is simple - to provide sufficient knowledge and information for the sport to be introduced in a safe, constructive and enjoyable manner.
Course length 6 1/2 hours run either on 1 day or 2/3 evenings.
Course Venue Organised by the Polo Committee preferably in your area.
What does the Course cover?
* Background to the game
* Structure of the B.C.U. - Canoe Polo
competition structure
* Basic Rules of the Coach * Playing Rules
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Understanding of the fundamental rules of the game.
* Safety Issues
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Where to train - what to wear - equipment - club/team/personal items
* Warm
up/ warm down
* Basic Skills
* Forward paddling - throwing and catching
- goal keeping
* Introduction to tactics
* Attacking - defending.
More details from Gerry McCusker, 20, Taunton Drive, Aintree, Merseyside L10 8JW