Beginners Polo

The reason we didn't have it at Newington is because we didn't want to use the courts too many days of the week.
We had a lot of trouble with the neighbours and more recently the local kids, so we didn't want to take advantage.
As long as there's one court for the kids and the neighbours seem to be ok now, mabe it will be ok. I would run it past the association first though.

We haven't had any trouble at Newt for over a year I believe? The last complaint from "over use" Dave/Sarah may know more about, but my impression is that it was largely blown out of proportion. (We were in trouble for having a length of wood near one of the courts a weekend back in October time But that was simply a walker asking the park's refuse van driver to come and pick it up/tell us off, no big deal.)

The locals like us using the courts (the dog walkers at the weekends and bike-riding soccer kids are especially welcoming), in the evenings be careful not to make too much noise and ensure the courts are litter free when you leave.

The rule of thumb is, if you're using two courts, then move to one if someone wants the second. Or if kids turn up and ask to use your court then play your last games and consider moving on (unless you've just arrived).

Newington is a public park and you shouldn't feel that you can't use it, it's got nothing to do with the LHBPA, although if needed many London polo players have a great relationship with Southwark and can get in touch on your behalf (under the LHBPA banner if needed), Kev's pretty clued up on all things Newington for example.

More beginner's polo/London throw-ins is always a good thing I reckon?