An academy built for everyone interested in how to play the "Sport of the Kings".
Learn the basics up to the expert-level of playing polo throughout several sessions.
Become a team player and a team member that everyone can rely on.
Aim to become one of the crowned victors and celebrate in future tournaments.
POLO ACADEMY
Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club offers the public the best experience and training on how to play polo. The training sessions will be facilitated by professional coaches with coordination from some of its very own polo team players.
Please note that students or enrollees under the age of 18 are required to have a guardian or a signed consent form before joining the class. For the pricing, please refer to the table below.
| Lessons | Duration | Child (↓18) | Adult (18+↑) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Polo: Introduction | 1 hour | XXX AED | XXX AED |
| Private Lesson | 1 hour | XXX AED | XXX AED |
| Group Lesson | 1 hour | XXX AED | XXX AED |
| Stick and Ball Lesson | 40 minutes | XXX AED | XXX AED |
| Instructional Chukkas | 2 Chukkas (min) | XXX AED | XXX AED |
| Players Coaching (Own Horse) | 1 hour | XXX AED | XXX AED |
The polo club is situated at the border of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which is a convenient location for everyone traveling to and from the main business districts. Also, its strategic location makes trips away from city life approximately less than an hour the shortest.
1. What qualities should I have to become a polo player?
To become a polo player, one must have the ability to stay focused despite any distractions, must be committed, disciplined, as well as having the drive to compete against other players. Learning the sport takes determination and should have the goal of continuous improvement over time.
2. What should I wear in my first polo lesson?
It is recommended to have a pair of pants or jeans with the right fit to not restrict movement, a shirt normally worn for workouts, and a pair of riding boots (if available); otherwise, a pair of workout shoes with a short heel would be a great alternative.
3. At what age can you start learning polo?
Children at the age of 5 and above can start learning to play the sport. In addition, learning how to play polo has no age limit as long as the overall health condition would still fit into the activity.
4. How do I sign up my child for a polo lesson?
The club has devised different approaches to teaching polo for different age groups. Kindly choose from the available lessons and send us an inquiry using the contact form on this page. Kindly mention in the form the details that you would like us to know about and we’ll get back to you via email for more information.
Please make sure to read the following information before enrolling in the class:
