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The International Rules for Polo/Tournament Procedures

(With amendments following meeting in Buenos Aires)
A TEAMS, PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND EQUIPMENT

A.1 TEAMS AND PLAYERS

The International Rules for polo(a) The number of players is limited to 4 a side in all games.
(b) Players must be qualified to play under the Regulations and Rules
of the host country of the event.
(c) Players shall play with the stick in the right hand.
(d) No individual shall participate as a player or official in any game, if
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other substance, which may
affect the ability to function. A player participating in any game under
these rules consents, as a condition of participation, to blood, urine or
other tests deemed appropriate by the host organisation.
(e) The aggregate handicap of a team must fall within the limits
specified for an event. No team whose handicap is higher or lower than
the specified limits shall be permitted to participate.
(f) Certain rules regarding eligibility and handicapping may vary from
country to country and such rules must be obeyed when playing in that
country.


A.2 SUBSTITUTION

(a) Substitution will be limited to players qualified and properly...

 

To read more, please download the following PDF file:

INTERNATIONAL RULES for Polo A2010  pdf international Rules for Polo 2010
TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES   pdf fip_wc_tournament_procedures_-2010