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 30th | January Drinks |
| March 27th | AGM & Start of Season Supper |
| April 3rd | 11am children's pony sports, 2pm members' working bee |
| April 10th | Chukkas start |
| April 18th | Umpire coaching with chukkas |
| April 24th | Pimm's and Polo, from 4.30pm |
| May 6th (Thursday) | Suffolk Polo Club v Cambridge University Polo Club |
| May 8th/9th | Mad May Hare Tournament |
| May 22nd | Polo in the presence of Elvis - Exhibition Match & Charity Fundraiser |
| May 22nd/23rd | Graceland Tournament |
| June 3rd (Thursday) | Polo Taster for parents & children |
| June 6th | Charity Exhibition Match at Thorington |
| June 12th | Varsity Match at Guards |
| June 26th/27th | Candesic Flaming June Tournament |
| July 6th/7th/8th | Midweek evening matches |
| July 11th (Sunday) | Newmarket Festival Polo Match sponsored by Lettergold - Exhibition Match & Charity Fundraiser |
| July 17th/18th | Feedmark Tournament | July 24th | Doctors vs Vets followed by party |
| July 25th | Cartier International at Guards |
| August | Midweek League |
| August 18th/19th | Hare Park Woodland Pony Camp (ages 8-15ish) |
| September 4th/5th | Raging Bull Tournament |
| September 25th | End of Season Supper |
The annual subscription for playing members inclusive of all club chukkas is £220 for adults (£200 if paid before the AGM), and £110 for juniors aged under 16 on 1st January (£100 if paid before the AGM), 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