
First time watching polo at Windsor Polo Club?
Our Club Weekend is all about relaxed country charm, exciting polo, and great company.
Watch competitive matches from emerging and seasoned players alike. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, there’s plenty of excitement on the field.
Set up your own picnic spot or bring a tailgate setup - especially on a Sunday. Think rugs, camp chairs, cheese platters, and your favourite drinks under the plane trees along the sidelines.
No picnic? No worries. The Clubhouse will be serving food, drinks, and light lunch options all weekend - perfect for a break between matches.Please note: Any alcohol purchased through the Clubhouse must be consumed within the licensed area, in line with NSW liquor regulations.




Important Safety Information
Windsor Polo Club is proud to be a welcoming, family-friendly venue - but polo is a fast-paced sport, and safety is a shared responsibility. Please help us keep the weekend enjoyable for everyone by observing the following:
Do not enter the field or stand/sit within 10 metres of the sideline while play is in progress.
Please watch the game, a polo ball travels at 100km and can sometimes find its way into the spectators at speed.
Please do not drive behind the northern end of the Windsor No. 1 field.
FAQs
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How does the game work?The Teams: Each team has 4 members each with a distinct position, as shown by the number on their shirt. No 1 is essentially a goal striker. No 2 also a forward but plays harder especially on defence. No 3 is the pivotal player between offence and defence who tries to turn all plays to offence. He is usually the highest rated player on the team. No 4 or back is the most defensive player whose primary responsibility is to protect the goal area. The game: The game is normally divided into four to six chukkas (depending on grade) with each lasting 7 minutes with a 3 minute interval in between, to allow the players to change horses. Chukka comes from the Indian word for a circle or round. Teams change scoring ends after a goal is scored. All players must hold the mallet in their right hand, but are able to hit the ball from both sides of the horse (stick side and near side). Handicaps: All players are rated from -2 to 10 (the higher the better). The team handicap is the sum of its players’ handicaps. Basic rules: Everything in polo revolves around the Right of Way rule/line of the ball and contesting that safely the ball creates an invisible “line aka right of way.” The player closest to that line and moving in the same direction has the right of way -like having lanes on a road. Cutting across the line is dangerous and can result in a foul Other players can challenge the line, but only safely—by riding off alongside Hooking is one of the most common defensive moves in polo. It’s when a player uses their mallet to block or deflect their opponent’s swing
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What time do the games start?Keep an eye out on our website for the draws. The start times for Saturday are generally published on Wednesday and the start time for Sunday isn't published until Saturday night after all the results are in. Follow us on social media for all updates if games are cancelled due to weather.
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About our equine athletesA player must not use the same horse for two consecutive chukkas Most players use a fresh horse for each chukka and sometimes even switch mid-chukka Polo horses are commonly called “polo ponies” but they’re actually full-sized, just on the smaller side. Most are polo-bred for speed and agility, though many are now off the track thoroughbreds The average size of a polo pony is typically between 14.3 and 15.3 hands high (HH) Ask any player, and they'll tell you: the horse makes up roughly 80% of their performance
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Is entry free?Entry to Windsor Polo Club tournament are FREE for all spectators - so bring your family and friends along to enjoy the weekend.
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Where do I park?Take a look at our venue map below. Spectators are allowed to park in areas 3 & 4. To help things run smoothly: large semi-trailer trucks will be entering and exiting the grounds making their way to the truck parking area. To help us keep everything moving safely: Avoid parking along the roadways (without sufficient room) or behind the clubhouse. Please leave enough room for two trucks to pass easily on internal roads and turning areas.
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What do I wear to the polo?Think country casual. Linen, boots, sun hats and sun dresses - keep it polished but relaxed. We encourage guests to dress the part and enjoy the club atmosphere. Flick through the photos below for inspiration!
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Can I bring my dog?We love seeing your four-legged friends at the polo! Dogs are welcome on a leash - just be sure they steer clear of ponies and players. And if your pup leaves a little something behind, please help keep the grounds beautiful by picking up after them.