South Bay Polo Club

Intro to Polo! Join us for a group lesson on Friday April 23 from 4 to 5:30. It’s an hour and half lesson to introduce the basics of polo to anyone Interested in giving it a shot. This is a fun way to learn something new with your friends! If you get hooked, you can reserve a spot in the academy for the following week. The cost is $50.00 per person for the introduction lesson. This price includes everything you need. Contact Fran to sign up! South Bay Polo Academy: This is the perfect way to learn all the fundamentals of the game. The Academy is geared toward people with or without riding experience that want to learn a new exciting sport and build relationships in the community. The Academy meets at the same time each week. Sessions will last about an hour and a half. If you miss one, fear not, there are plenty of opportunities for make ups. After each session, club members will play chukkars. You are more than welcome to stick around and watch. We will provide everything you … read more...

by Donna Lane - Morgan Hill Life If you hear the word “polo” and have an image of snooty ladies in couture apparel and wide-brimmed hats alongside ultra-rich trust fund gents with pricey sports cars, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn the South Valley has its own polo club — one that’s shattering stereotypes about the Sport of Kings faster than you can saddle up and play a chukker. Located at 1290 Masten Ave. in northeast Gilroy, the South Bay Polo Club is a welcoming experience that feels more like a friendly group outing than a high-society event. And that’s just fine with its members, and those who come out to the bucolic setting to watch and learn. “We’re a very social club. We say come for the polo and stay for the party,” said owner and club manager Francesca Finato. True to form, after weekend matches, the polo players usually have a barbecue in the shaded picnic area near the field. On weeknights, they go out for drinks or dinner. “We’re a very dysfunctional … read more...