Newcastle Polo

think Im working the tournament date unfortunately...so wont be about. shame.

think Im working the tournament date unfortunately...so wont be about. shame.

:L

Seems like it' just me, Nigel and Steve then...

Shall we be a team or just do a throw-in on the day? There's quite a lot coming down on the train/car from Scotland but I don't think they've sorted out teams yet either, plus Ben from Manchester is coming on his own so a throw-in might be the way to go. That said I would like to be a Newcastle team if you guys want to?

Has anyone heard from John at all? Would be shame for him to miss the tournament. Suppose I'd better ask Glasgow to bring down a set of goals too.

Worries aside, it should be a great day of polo. :D

I'd better get some kind of prize for the champs, whoever they may be...

Hey, got a Manchester team together now. Me, Ben and Sal will play as "Look Out Velo!"

Awesome. Could you bring the Manchester goals up for us? Seems our main man is out of range at the moment.

I'm not sure who has them, will see what I can do.

no problems with me you and steve together, or can do a throw in session ... if there's not that many people at the tourney we could do both !

Yeah, good point Nigel. Let' see how many people there are on the day, and if the Scots have sorted teams then.

Just realised now Ed's out there's nobody bringing boards down in the morning. Oliver still has the ones from last time at his so if anyone with a car can pick them up that would be great.

I'll be there at 9am to secure the court (or whatever). Other cities should be there for 10.

Heyguys looks like I might have to work sat sun so I may be out

Not manage to get anything sorted with the Manc goals yet dude, sorry!

Hi guys, could you tell me how many people are playing polo in Newcastle? Also if you have any beginners atm? Have you taught any kids polo this year? Trying to do a UK player census and compile numbers of people introduced to the sport this year...

Thanks to everyone for coming to the tournament. Best day of polo I've ever had - great matches, friends, food, music and sunshine!

Excited to have so many new players in Newcastle so we can get regular matches again...and such a big young supporters' club!

Congratulations to Sweethearts, see you next time in Glasgow. :D

SHIT(E) 5 League
#. Name Points (Goal Difference)
1. Sweethearts 16 (22)

1. Mo'goo 15 (15)
   
2. Skuidsible 13 (15)
   
3. Frenchies 9 (-5)
   
4. I'm Braw 6 (-11)
   
5. Los Cuatro Hermanos de la Fatalidad 3 (-16)
   
6. JC Leona 0 (-20)
   
   

SHIT(E) 5 Championship

Winners' Cup:
1. Sweethearts (Glasgow)

1. Mo'goo (Manchester)
   
2. Skuidsible (Edinburgh)
   
3. I'm Braw (Glasgow)
   
   

Losers' Plate:
1. Los Siete Hermanos de la Fatalidad (Newcastle)

1. Frenchies (France)
   
2. JC Leona (Glasgow)
   

did anyone take any photos or video?

Photos here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152153078265171.917115.537480170

Video soon...

Sounds like it was a massive success! And what a lovely day for it! New life in Newcastle polo?!.........

hope so, been ages since i played

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151020643057136&set=a.10151020642962136.419263.590652135&type=1&theater

https://vimeo.com/50176021

Watch in HD, hope you enjoy!

Great video. There's so many Scottish people swearing I thought I was watching the thick of it.

Hey, I'm Dave, one of the Newcastle noobs. Just checking in really. Was good to meet you all Saturday. Looking forward to playing some more polo soon, will get myself a polo bike cobbled together soon.

Nice photos and video too.

Hi Dave! Glad to see you've found the forum.

If you have a look on the Facebook group there's even more vids etc. there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newcastlebikepolo/

Neither me or Oliver can play this weekend, although I don't know about Nige or Steve, but we should definitely get a game together next week.

For the bike: low handlebars, a dual brake lever and an easy gear make polo a lot easier, but you can play on anything. :D

Anyone free for knock about today for an hour or so? I'm talking about the day, polo for slackers, not this eve....

Nope, at work till 6:30

Nother time eh Steve. Got an inner tube for you still

Going to exhibition park court for 1 today for a knockabout provided rain holds off. I'll have spare mallets for anyone who fancies a go

yer next time mate

https://vimeo.com/50176021

Watch in HD, hope you enjoy!

Nice choice of soundtrack BTW, I'm a massive Cat Empire fan