WrightWay Polo’s Desert Winter Series 2011
Located at Empire Polo Club, Indio CA
Clinics Saturday & Sunday, January through March 2011
First Clinic: January 8 & 9, 2011 (complete dates listed below)
Hello All,
Following our very successful 2010 Desert Winter Series, we will once again offer wonderful opportunities to learn, play and enjoy polo in the desert. Players of every skill level are welcome to join us for what we know will be a great polo experience!
Here’s an overview of the Desert Winter Series 2011:
Professionals/Instructors: Led by Erik Wright and ably assisted by Jared Sheldon, a strong team of seasoned professionals will coach, teach and play with you. During the season, you will have the opportunity to meet and play with different pros carefully selected by Erik to maximize the learning aspect of these clinics.
Venue: Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, is one of the most beautiful polo clubs in the country. During the past year, they spent significant money and effort to improve their magnificent facilities. This year, they created designated stabling, a grass polo field and a new classroom just for us!
Program: Our program covers three main aspects of polo: Riding, Hitting & Strategy. Each weekend will focus on one of these topics to provide significant opportunity to learn, improve, develop and practice skill-building exercises and put them into play. Though subject to minor scheduling changes necessary to accommodate the pro’s tournament schedules, generally, the weekend clinics will look like this:
Clinics start at 9:00 a.m. each day.
Saturday’s Program includes three sessions:
1. Chalk Talk in the classroom. Erik will present relevant topics, lead discussions – general and specific – about the sport of and playing polo. Chalk Talks are interactive in format to encourage participants to ask questions, exchange ideas, etc. Weekly topics will reinforce the primary focus of the clinic – be it riding, hitting or strategy.
2. Mounted Skills & Drills on the grass field. Following the Chalk Talk, participants will go to the polo field to mount their pony. Depending on the weekend focus, Skills & Drills will include exercises in that area to improve or develop the skills necessary to advance your level of play.
3. Coaching Chukkers on the grass field. Participants will play two chukkers on the full field. Each team will have a mounted pro to coach them during play. These chukkers will be videotaped for review and commentary on Sunday morning.
Sunday’s Program includes two sessions:
1. Chalk Talk & Video Review of Saturday’s chukkers. Participants will watch Saturday’s chukkers and receive feedback, critique and analysis from Erik.
2. Coaching Chukkers. Participants will play four chukkers, again with a pro coaching each team. Generally, these chukkers are played at a higher level and under simulated tournament conditions. These chukkers will be videotaped for review the following weekend.
Social Events:
Saturday, an evening social event will be organized for our group.
Sunday, after the Coaching Chukkers, our group will gather at Field 1 to watch the high-goal game, enjoy brunch and cocktails.
Fee Structure: The fee for participants purchasing two or more weekend clinics is $1250.00 for each.
The fee for participants purchasing one weekend is $1500.00.
Fees include all pro-fees, coaching/instruction, use of polo ponies, tack, grooming, Chalk Talks, Chalk Talk handouts, videotaping of chukkers plus Empire Polo Club Fees.
Reservations & Pre-payment is Strongly Encouraged: Ideally, we will have six (6) or nine (9) spots available each weekend. Once six (6) players confirm, we will start a wait-list until we have nine (9) players. Two participants may split a spot, if they desire.
I am available to answer any questions you have. Call me at 760-861-9887
I look forward to playing with you at Empire Polo Club!
Erik Wright
2011 Clinic Dates & Primary Focus
January 8 & 9: Riding for Polo
January 15 & 16: Hitting with Power and Accuracy
January 22 & 23: Winning Strategies (Saturday)
Tournament (Sunday)
January 29 & 30: Riding for Polo
February 5 & 6: Hitting with Power and Accuracy
February 12 & 13: Winning Strategies (Saturday)
Tournament (Sunday)
February 19 & 20: NO CLINIC – US Gay Polo Tournament Weekend
February 26 & 27: Riding for Polo
March 5 & 6: NO CLINIC – WCT Tournament Weekend
March 12 & 13: Hitting with Power and Accuracy
March 19 & 20: Winning Strategies (Saturday)
Tournament (Sunday)
March 26 & 27: Riding for Polo
For more information or to sign-up contact
WrightWay Polo
Erik Wright
760-861-9887
email erik@wrighwaypolo.com