Play Polo in New Zealand’s South Island

The Kuala Lumpur Academy of Polo and Charlie Wood are delighted to invite you to a New Zealand South Island Polo Tour, from 3^rd to 9^th April 2023, in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.

The New Zealand South Island Polo Tour will consist of five days of daily stick and ball and practice chukkas or polo games played over four chukkas.

Charlie Wood, who was a visiting coach at Kuala Lumpur Academy of Polo in 2022, will be organizing the polo at his family’s Waireka farm, in Rangiora, Christchurch.

This tour also includes a Jet Boating outing, and an optional sea-fishing trip.

Itinerary

1. Tuesday 4^th April             Stick & Ball and Practice Chukkas
2. Wednesday 5^th April       Stick & Ball and Practice Chukkas
3. Thursday 6^th April           Stick & Ball and Practice Chukkas
4. Friday 7^th April                 Jet Boating
5. Saturday 8^th April            Stick & Ball and 1^st Day of Novice Cup
6. Sunday 9^th April               Stick & Ball and 2^nd Day of Novice Cup

As this is a very special tour, there are only six (6) playing places available on the New Zealand South Island Polo Tour this April 2023.  Players must already hold a polo handicap in a recognised country. This tour is suitable for novice and intermediate players of -2 to 1 handicaps.

Partners and non-playing participants may also sign up for a Riding & Social package, which includes the Jet Boat ride, stick and ball and picnics.

Costs

1. NZSI Full Polo Tour NZD $5,000
2. NZSI Riding & Social Tour NZD $2,000
3. PPE Social Tour (non-riding) NZD$300

For more information, terms and conditions, please see the full article on KL Academy of Polo’s website here: https://klacademyofpolo.com/new-zealand-south-island-polo-tour/ or contact Peter Abisheganaden at ztpete84@gmail.com

Thank you.

 

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Royal Tour of Chitral and the Shandur Polo Festival
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