Established in 1953, the Virginia Polo Club is a student organization for beginning and experienced polo players alike, with a long record of outstanding achievements!
Club members participate in co-ed scrimmages, tournaments, and intercollegiate polo competitions. There are around 30 members each semester. Virginia Polo also fields Men's and Women's Varsity teams and a high school team.
Team Dues
"Affordable polo for any student" is the underlying principle that has guided the program through the years. While the average cost per student is over $8,000 annually, members pay only $1,500 per semester for club dues and varsity players pay $2,000.
The success of the polo program depends not only on the members themselves, but also on community support. We encourage each parent to become involved in the program—come on out, tailgate and cheer the team on throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Virginia Polo is not financially supported by the University of Virginia and relies primarily on alumni, parents, and friends for its funding.
Want to learn to play polo?
The Club runs Boot Camp, a series of 10 lessons designed for introducing riders to polo, during the fall and spring semesters open to high schoolers and UVA students. Click here to learn more about boot camp!
2023-2024 Club Leaders
Hannah Thomas & Vlad Taranshansky, Co-Presidents
Alana Benz, Women's Varsity Captain
Vlad Taranshansky, Men's Varsity Captain
Megan Melano & Julia Hersh, Club Captains
Mackenzie Craig, Treasurer Maryam Araceli-Sarafzadeh, Social Chair
Dues can be paid via check, Venmo (@Virginia-Polo-1), or by PayPal. To pay by PayPal please click the buttons below. For questions on dues payments email llopez@vapolo.org.
