We attended the Tinicum Polo Match and Car Show held on Saturday June 16th. It was a great event. The polo field is located just off River Road in Tinicum Park. Just look for the Polo Match sign. The Tinicum Polo website has a diagram of the field and viewing areas. If you want to tailgate, you take the first left on entering the park. If you go straight you will see the northern end of the Polo Field. Their website asks that you wait until the horses are down at the other end before proceeding. Parking is available and there is a general seating tent near the announcer’s stand. If you want to photograph the match, this side of the field is probably better due to the sun being behind you.
In addition to the match, there was an antique and classic car show. The winner was the beautiful turquiose 1929 Packard Super 8 shown here.
In addition there were 20 or more other vehicles ranging from a Model T Ford through a mid 70’s Camaro. There is usually something going on each week in addition to the matches.
The match itself is exhilarating to watch. the game is divided into 6 “chukkers’ . The field is the rough equivalent of about 9 football fields in size. The athletic ability of the players is astounding. They stand in the sturups galloping from one end of the field to another. There is contact between the horses. While doing all this, they are trying to hit and control a tiny white ball with a mallet.The players come from Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey and sometimes even further. The folks we spoke with all told of the addiction to the game. The horsemanship is remarkable. The horses are being hit by other horses, balls and mallets. The game requires constant turning and flat out running. The teams are comprised of 4 players each and there are usually two referees on horseback.
Tips
- Bring along some food and beverages along with plenty of sunscreen.
- Field glasses or binoculars are a real help when the action is at the far end of the field.
- Be sure to check the tips at Tinicumpolo.org.
- Be sure that any children don’t get near the field or into the safety zone on the sidelines. The balls move fast and the horses are a half ton each.
- If you have kids, take them to “Charlie Chukker” at halftime. They can sit on an aluminum pony and try their luck at hitting a polo ball.
- The matches can be cancelled for weather or field conditions. Call the Tinicum Polo Club’s information number (found on their website) for up to the minute information.
This is a great way to spend the day with the family. For more information, please visit the Tinicum Polo Club’s website at www.tinicumpolo.org
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We attended the Tinicum Polo Match and Car Show held on Saturday June 16th. It was a great event. The polo field is located just off River Road in Tinicum Park. Just look for the Polo Match sign. The Tinicum Polo website has a diagram of the field and viewing areas. If you want to tailgate, you take the first left on entering the park. If you go straight you will see the northern end of the Polo Field. Their website asks that you wait until the horses are down at the other end before proceeding. Parking is available and there is a general seating tent near the announcer’s stand. If you want to photograph the match, this side of the field is probably better due to the sun being behind you.
In addition to the match, there was an antique and classic car show. The winner was the beautiful turquiose 1929 Packard Super 8 shown here.
In addition there were 20 or more other vehicles ranging from a Model T Ford through a mid 70’s Camaro. There is usually something going on each week in addition to the matches.
The match itself is exhilarating to watch. the game is divided into 6 “chukkers’ . The field is the rough equivalent of about 9 football fields in size. The athletic ability of the players is astounding. They stand in the sturups galloping from one end of the field to another. There is contact between the horses. While doing all this, they are trying to hit and control a tiny white ball with a mallet.The players come from Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey and sometimes even further. The folks we spoke with all told of the addiction to the game. The horsemanship is remarkable. The horses are being hit by other horses, balls and mallets. The game requires constant turning and flat out running. The teams are comprised of 4 players each and there are usually two referees on horseback.
Tips
This is a great way to spend the day with the family. For more information, please visit the Tinicum Polo Club’s website at www.tinicumpolo.org