The HM Army Reserves polo team return to the Island on September 11 and 12 to play two matches against the Triskelion Polo Club. It will be a rematch for the two teams which in February this year played the very first competitive polo matches ever held on the Island. There will be a two games, both held at the Triskelion Polo Grounds on the Great Meadow estate just outside Castletown.

The first match on Friday September 11 will feature four chukkas each lasting seven minutes and will take around an hour to complete. It starts at 6pm and entry for spectators is ?5 per person. The final game on Saturday September 12 will also be four a four chukka match. Entry for spectators will be ?5 and there’s a licensed bar serving drinks including Pimms, Champagne, and wine. Polo matches are social as well as sporting occasions, so spectators are welcome to bring picnics with them. VIP match day dining tickets are available for Saturday September 12 for ?600 for a table of 10 people. This includes a Champagne reception, excellent cuisine, and the best seats for spectators.

Triskelion Polo Club is run by General Manager Frazer Houston and his brother Cameron who are both experienced polo players and all-round horsemen. Frazer said: “After the success of the polo matches on Ballaugh beach earlier this year, the HM Army Reserves polo team were very keen to return for a rematch. We’re delighted that they have agreed to come back to the Island so soon, but this time to play at our Great Meadow polo grounds. Apart from Cameron, who is team captain and club coach, the Triskelion team will include players who have all recently learned to play the game through our polo school. The Army Reserves will provide tough opposition, but it will be a great contest and a great occasion. We hope it will encourage many spectators yet to see polo to come along and experience one of the Island’s fastest growing sports.”

There will be an Army Reserves recruitment stand at the grounds on Saturday September 12.

And a final massive thank you to whoever is in charge of the weather we had this weekend. The Isle of Man was at it's finest.
If anybody knows the gentleman who opened the gate to his field to allow spectators to park there for the match please let us know as we have a present for his generosity.

Triskelion Polo Club – which is based at Grenaby Mooar, Malew – was set up towards the end of last year and has already organised many ‘Learn To Play’ events for all ages, including special sessions for schools, and corporate events. Expert coaching is provided by experienced professionals who teach novices to ride the Club’s stable of polo ponies. All equipment is provided for those who need it, but coaching can also be given to those who have their own ponies. For more information about the club go to www.triskelionpolo.club, email polo@triskelionpolo.club or phone 07624 272547.

Photo - Action from the Triskelion Polo Club charity event which raised funds for The Children’s Centre. Photo by Elaine Dewhirst.