The Suffolk Polo Club is a not-for-profit members' polo club, founded in April 2006 and fully affiliated to the Hurlingham Polo Association.
The club's objectives are:
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| January 31st | January Drinks |
| March 28th | AGM |
| March 28th | Start of Season Supper |
| April 11th | Chukkas start |
| April 19th | Umpire coaching with chukkas |
| April 25th | Pimm's and Polo, from 4.30pm |
| May 7th (Thursday) | Suffolk Polo Club v Cambridge University Polo Club |
| May 9th/10th | Mad May Hare Tournament |
| May 23rd | Polo in the presence of Elvis - Exhibition Match & Charity Fundraiser in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance - Advance Tickets £5 |
| May 24th/25th (Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday) | Graceland Tournament |
| June 6th | Club matches |
| June 7th | Varsity Match at Kirtlington |
| June 27th/28th | Feedmark Flaming June Tournament |
| July 7th/8th/9th | Midweek evening matches |
| July 12th (Sunday) | Newmarket Festival Polo Match sponsored by Lettergold - Exhibition Match & Charity Fundraiser in aid of the Alzheimer's Society - Advance Car Passes £5 |
| July 18th/19th | Candesic Tournament |
| July 26th | Cartier International at Guards |
| August | August Midweek League |
| August 26th/27th | Hare Park Woodland Pony Camp (ages 8-15ish) |
| September 5th/6th | Raging Bull Tournament |
| September 26th | End of Season Supper |
The 2009 annual subscription for playing members inclusive of all club chukkas is £200 for adults, and £100 for juniors aged under 16 on 1st January, plus the HPA Associate Membership fee where appropriate. The guest chukka fee is £7.50 per chukka, payable on the day to Suffolk Polo Club. Non-playing membership is £15 for the year.
The club plays mainly on grounds just outside Newmarket and on grounds near to Bury St Edmunds.
Chukkas are usually played on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm and Thursday evenings at 6pm, except during tournaments. Early season Nursery Chukkas for children, beginners and young ponies at 5pm by arrangement with the Polo Manager. Occasional other times will be notified by the Polo Manager (please check).
Please bring a red and a green shirt to chukkas (club polo shirts are available to order in both colours) and book in at least half an hour beforehand with the Polo Manager or on the chukka board.For information about joining, tickets for the charity fundraisers, or tournament entry forms please contact Ali Schwabe, Club Secretary, on 07990 576974 or aes3@cam.ac.uk
To book in for chukkas please contact Jeremy Allen, Polo Manager, on 07775 557108