BICYCLE POLO - INTRODUCTION! - Tue, Jun 23 2015

BICYCLE POLO - INTRODUCTION! (6/23/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Cycle - Urban
Event Location:Delta West Academy School - Bridgeland
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jun 23 2015  6:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 22 2015 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 HOURS
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Brian W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:6
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This event is subject to confirmation - I am hoping to have a few regular players on hand to give a brief introductory tutorial. If so, we are a go. I am also putting this out there just to see to see if there is interest. If you sign up, and this event does not happen this time, don't be disappointed. We will have a go another day. I hope to make this a regular event. Cycle polo is a team sport, similar to traditional polo, except that bicycles are used instead of horses. The hardcourt game has seen a sharp spike in interest as of 2007[1] and new teams are sprouting up across the world - Polo is thought to be the oldest team sport known to man, dating from the days when Persian warriors first rode horses into battle. Bicycle polo evolved a bit later, having had to wait for some clever chap to invent the modern bicycle. Polo has long been known as "the king of games," but the money and skills required have greatly limited its popularity. Bicycle polo has a much broader appeal, since almost anyone can ride a bike, not to mention afford one. Anyone, male or female, aged nine to ninety, can play bicycle polo! Bicycle polo combines three key elements: cycling, racket sports, and team play. Most active people currently enjoy at least one of those by itself (e.g. mountain biking, tennis, or basketball); imagine how much fun it is to unite all three!

Required Items to Bring:
mountain bike, helmet
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
water bottle, loose clothing, sense of humour

How to Get There:
Event Directions:414 11a St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4P3

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:
Voluntary Donations:Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: