Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 12, 2003 Members Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Bike Polo begins on Saturday 25th. October at seedhill playing fields Bikes & Mallets provided , cost is £2 per head to cover cost of pitch and changing rooms. Planning a 2;00pm start to allow people to do a run in morning. Beginners welcome , its great fun and keeps you fit in winter . Great for improving bike handling skills. We will be using a soft ball for training so no injuries can be sustained from impact with the ball. The competition balls are traditionally made from solid wood , although nylon ones are used most of the time now. If we dont use pitch regularly this winter we are being evicted from the playing fields and will have to remove all the bikes. I dont want this to happen please try and attend to keep this side of the sport going. Kenny MacD ps this is an exciting game which Brian Smith and Drew Wilson used to sharpen up their sprinting abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted September 15, 2003 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Bike Polo: Bikes & playing fields kenny I always wondered what the bit on the club website about bike polo meant. I thought it was a made up story to catch out the gringos these may be daft questions, but do we ride bikes around a grass pitch? In winter? I thought it was only the fitba' boys that had their season in the wrong season. Sounds like great fun to me. what kind of bikes are they? how many a side? do we need shin pads? are there any rules? it's in my diary m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 15, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Yes we ride on grass on special bikes which have no brakes , one long handle bar and one short one. The right hand bar is cut to allow the mallet to swing through. You must play right handed so lefties have to learn to use the right hand. Shin gaurds will stop pedal hitting shin if you take feet off pedal , remember its fixed wheel bikes hence no brakes. Park can get unplayable if we have lots of rain , but we have to take it as it comes. Garauntee anyone who turns up a good laugh and a hard training session to boot. Footwear trainers or boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.yeoman Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Sounds fantastic. Can't make the 25th though, how often do they play cos I'm definately interested in trying this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 15, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Games will take place every Saturday from October till April , weather permitting. Tally ho guys , chukkas away ps half time cocktails served by young debs 8) pps Mr Yeoman where's my firewire cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted September 16, 2003 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 . You must play right handed so lefties have to learn to use the right hand. . :? conspiracy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kat Posted September 16, 2003 Members Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 George and I tried this out last year and it was a total laugh (sorry if you take it seriously!). Be prepared for the youngsters (including Scott Robertson) to literally run rings around you. Oh, and it's a good chance to practice falling off (soft grass) and get completely bogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 sounds like it'll suit me ! i'll be there andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Da Rosa Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Is it possible to be red carded at this game :? ?. Is headgear advisable or necessary ?. If yes to both then I'll be there too. :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Kenny, I fancy giving it a go. How long will will the training and/or games last? I know I tried it once about 15 years ago but remind me, is there a goalie in each team & if so can I dodge being one? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 18, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Went to site meeting yesterday with Parks official , opened up shed and found no bikes . They had skipped all the bikes last week despite assuring me they were safe. About to enter into a no doubt lenghty legal dispute :twisted: . Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 20, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Phone call Friday night to say they have found our Polo bikes , will update when I see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Da Rosa Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Tyler,so HAPPY you found the bikes.Do they still have the hole in the middle?!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted September 24, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 Good news the bikes are safe and sound , complete with the hole inj the middle :wink: Polo is back on for Saturday 25th. October , time to be arranged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 Good to know they're in mint condition. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted October 18, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 The first Polo session will be on Saturday 25th . October at 11:00am ( gives you time for a pre game run if you wish. I realise some guys will be in Arran but will go ahead to give others chance to try out bikes and hone mallet skills. meeting at johnstone high 10:30 onwards to sort out bikes and do an hours session. Bring trainers and clothing to get dirty in !!! Bikes and mallets provided. No changing facilities so either change in car or ride home dirty, secure bike parking available. Plan is to run every Saturday morning during winter ( Ji Hi till I can arrange alternative) Well worth a try , please send me a note if coming along. Kenny MacD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2003 Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 KENNY IS IT JUST THE JWCC THAT ARE GOING AND WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP. CAMPBELL PS HOW MANY CHILDREN GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted October 20, 2003 Author Members Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 At present it will be only club members who will be playing. We will practice at Ji Hi till we can arrange for a new pitch. Therefore I am restricting it to club members to allow us to get up to speed before opening up to others. Kenny MacD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mcskimming Posted October 20, 2003 Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 hi all, i was planning on a day trip to arran on saturday,can't manage that now. so,plan B is to get as filthy as i can playing polo. i may have a couple of supporters in the shape of Shaun(14)and Liam(6). tally ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kat Posted October 20, 2003 Members Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 I'm hoping to persuade Dawn to take part in this one. If so, we'll both be up for falling over a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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