Polo holidays in Argentina are vacations that revolve around
the sport of polo. Polo is a team sport that is played on horseback, and it
originated in Argentina. Argentina is known for having some of the best polo
players in the world and is home to many prestigious polo tournaments. A polo
holiday in Argentina might involve watching polo matches, participating in polo
clinics or lessons, and visiting polo estates or ranches. It could also involve
other activities such as sightseeing, horseback riding, and wine tasting.
LA TARDE POLO CLUB
La Tarde is located in the town of Mercedes, in the province
of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a polo club that is known for hosting polo
matches, events, and organising polo holidays.
The club is conveniently located just an hour's drive from
Buenos Aires city center and the Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini airport, and 20
minutes from Pilar. The club offers a fully inclusive stay for its guests,
including transportation to and from the airport. Accommodations at the club
include private, authentic Argentine cottages that offer a high level of
comfort and relaxation. There are 12 cottages available, each with en suite
bathrooms, living rooms, and mini bars, as well as daily housekeeping and free
laundry service. The cottages are located right in front of the polo fields and
offer excellent views of the landscape.
POLO LESSONS
La Tarde Polo Club in Argentina offers an intensive polo
program that is suitable for people of all abilities, ages, and interests. The
program includes a variety of riding and polo activities, ranging from stick
and ball lessons to tactics talks and daily chukkas (short polo matches). The
goal of the program is to help guests make the most of their stay at the club
and improve their skills in the sport of polo.
DAILY CHUKKAS
Daily chukkas are a regular activity at the La Tarde Polo
Club in Argentina. Chukkas are short polo matches that are played in the
afternoon on the club's polo fields. These chukkas are open to instructors,
professional players, and other club members, and they provide a way for guests
to get a full Argentine polo experience and improve their skills and
horsemanship
TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
They also offer a weekly tournament program during the polo
season as a way for polo players to prepare for tournament and improve their
skills. The program includes participation in different tournaments in the
region every weekend with other clubs, and the finals are held on the famous
Palermo fields in Buenos Aires. It is a great opportunity for polo players to
experience high-level competition and test their skills against other talented
players.
THE BEST INSTRUCTORS
La Tarde Polo Club in Argentina has experienced instructors
who are dedicated to helping guests feel comfortable and relaxed with the game
of polo. The instructors use a variety of methods to teach the fundamentals of
the sport, including stick and ball training, training in sticking cages to
practice accuracy and endurance, and theoretical lessons on horsemanship, rules,
hitting techniques, and game strategy. The instructors are also available
during afternoon chukkas to provide quality coaching and answer any questions.
The theoretical polo lessons are supported by videos of games to help guests analyze
different situations and understand the aims of the game, positions and
functions of the players, and strategies for attack and defence.
IS ONE DAY REALLY ENOUGH?
La Tarde also offers a one-day polo program for visitors from
Buenos Aires who are interested in experiencing the sport and learning more
about it. The program includes transportation from the city to the club,
breakfast upon arrival, participation in a typical day at the club, and
transportation back to the city in the evening. This program is a great way for
people who are interested in polo but may not have a lot of time to fully
immerse themselves in the sport during their visit to Buenos Aires.
WHAT A DAY PLAYING POLO LOOKS LIKE
A typical day at the La Tarde Polo Club in Argentina would involve a range of activities centered around the sport of polo. The day begins with breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by stick and ball training and lessons with La Tarde instructors at 10:00 AM. There is also horse riding and riding lessons available for beginners. After a break and discussion of the rules and tactics of polo at noon, there is lunch at 1:00 PM, followed by free time or a siesta in the afternoon. In the evening, there are polo practices or chukkas with professional players and club members, as well as additional riding lessons, stick and ball practice, and instruction for beginners. The day ends with drinks at the club house at 8:00 PM and dinner at 8:30 PM
POLO EQUIPMENT
It's always best to have your own equipment when you go on a polo holidays. However, if you haven't purchased your polo helmet, polo boots, gloves and trousers on our website yet, you will find many shops nearby to buy your equipment.
CONTACT
info@latardepoloclub.com
Tel Argentina: 0054-911-49864527