Giant Valley Polo Club
Mt. Carmel, Ct.
Mt. Carmel, Ct.
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Welcome to the Giant Valley Polo Club website. Our 2013 Season runs from May 26- September 29 with Polo and Musical events throughout the summer. We encourage people to come tailgate and enjoy a fast paced game of Polo, along with the magnificent views of the Sleeping Giant mountain.
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the latest updates!
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the latest updates!
About the Game
The rules of polo can best be described as traffic rules. Starting with the first throw-in, the path the ball takes creates a right of way which determines the direction and path which the players may take in order to get to the ball. A player following the line of the ball has the right to hit the ball on the offside (or right side) of his horse. This is his right of way. As on a highway, an opposing player may not enter the right of way in a manner which would cause the player with the right of way to slow down or, worse, risk a collision. To the players and umpires, this is all a matter of judgement or opinion, and in many cases, the opinions differ significantly.
An opposing player may try to ride off or move a player in the right of way to spoil that player's shot, as long as it is done safely.
If a player is in the act of hitting the ball, an opponent may hook his mallet if he is on the same side or directly behind.
These rules are largely straightforward and seem simple enough for players until they get on the field, at which time confusion envelopes players and spectators alike. Good Luck to you all.
