polo match cost

[ureout]

we went to see the polo match today and was surprised at the price, we only wanted to watch the 2:00 match because 4hrs of polo is to much for me and was told it didnt matter...cost was now $30 for 2 or a car load of 4. I cant remember the prices last year, but attendant said they had a hefty price increase, no single match prices and the resident,senior and kids prices were the same as as non resident.

[zcaveman]

Sounds like they are getting very expensive!!

I wonder if the expenses of the horses and the players have anything to do with it or is it the draw of the polo matches that makes it more expensive.

I attended several matches and decide that this is a very boring sport.

Z

[rayschic]

we went to see the polo match today and was surprised at the price, we only wanted to watch the 2:00 match because 4hrs of polo is to much for me and was told it didnt matter...cost was now $30 for 2 or a car load of 4. I cant remember the prices last year, but attendant said they had a hefty price increase, no single match prices and the resident,senior and kids prices were the same as as non resident.

Here's a link to the ticket prices for polo. It has gone up a lot since we first starting going. It used to be $3 per resident. Went up to $5 about two years ago. Now it is $10 for residents but only if you buy the tickets in advance.
Prices also depend on where you want to sit. General admission is the cheapest and the best seats IMO. Children age 12 and under are free, for General admission. The General Admission price is for 2 games. It gets much pricier if you want to sit upstairs or to tailgate.
On Fridays, it's only $5 per person, cash only, at the gate. That's for ANY seat on Friday's.
Most people spend that on a Starbuck coffee.

The Villages Polo Club - Fun and Competitive Polo in Central Florida (http://www.thevillagespoloclub.com/about/tickets.htm)

[sailor47]

We were really getting into Polo but this new pricing is not going to fly for us. We will no longer attend.

I did go two weeks ago and they did let us in for free since we were early. I also noticed that it seemed that attendance was way down. Just my observation which may be wrong. I don't think the cost of polo ponies and riders has anything to do with it. To play the sport you must be very wealthy. The horses are very well trained and expensive. The fields are expensive to maintain. All the costs of polo usually rides on the players. I can't imagine the gate proceeds being of any significant value to the cost of running a polo match.

I don't know what's behind these kind of high prices. But I hope whoever is in charge thinks ahead a little. I don't think the polo field has any connection to The Villages so we can probably leave the developer out.

[kittygilchrist]

Friday matches are $5 a person...last week the paper advertised the first 50 tailgaters would be let in free on Sunday, and if you take 4 in a vehicle, that's $7.50 each.
There are ways to see polo for less than the highest possible way to do it.

[graciegirl]

Here's a link to the ticket prices for polo. It has gone up a lot since we first starting going. It used to be $3 per resident. Went up to $5 about two years ago. Now it is $10 for residents but only if you buy the tickets in advance.
Prices also depend on where you want to sit. General admission is the cheapest and the best seats IMO. Children age 12 and under are free, for General admission. The General Admission price is for 2 games. It gets much pricier if you want to sit upstairs or to tailgate.

The Villages Polo Club - Fun and Competitive Polo in Central Florida (http://www.thevillagespoloclub.com/about/tickets.htm)




Bumping for the real information. Thank you rayschic. Seems that there are several affordable choices. Doesn't anyone ever read ALL of the posts?

Complaining about the price of things is all relative. I found this site for the Palm Beach Polo Club and you can only join after being approved by the membership and the price must be so daunting they don't seem to want to talk about it.


http://internationalpoloclub.com/become_member.htm




Thank you once again Gary Morse. I never expected to go to a Polo Match. Me the little girl from the south end of Columbus.

[Birdie Dreamer]

Bumping for the real information. Thank you rayschic. Seems that there are several affordable choices. Doesn't anyone ever read ALL of the posts?

Complaining about the price of things is all relative. I found this site for the Palm Beach Polo Club and you can only join after being approved by the membership and the price must be so daunting they don't seem to want to talk about it.


Become a Member of International Polo Club Palm Beach (http://internationalpoloclub.com/become_member.htm)




Thank you once again Gary Morse. I never expected to go to a Polo Match. Me the little girl from the south end of Columbus.


I think everything about The Villages is great. Which is why I moved here from South Florida. But you are comparing apples and oranges when you compare The Villages polo with Palm Beach polo. The level of play there is significantly higher. There are also many more games a week and many are reasonably priced. Like anything, there are packages that are significantly higher. All depends on one's interest and comfort level.

[sailor47]

I don't think the polo field has any connection to The Villages so we can probably leave the developer out.


Is that correct? The polo fields are independent of The Villages.

[sailor47]

Bumping for the real information. Thank you rayschic. Seems that there are several affordable choices. Doesn't anyone ever read ALL of the posts?

Complaining about the price of things is all relative. I found this site for the Palm Beach Polo Club and you can only join after being approved by the membership and the price must be so daunting they don't seem to want to talk about it.


Become a Member of International Polo Club Palm Beach (http://internationalpoloclub.com/become_member.htm)




Thank you once again Gary Morse. I never expected to go to a Polo Match. Me the little girl from the south end of Columbus.

Gracie, on this issue I think you may be a little out of touch. When we moved here it was $6.00 for the two of us to attend Sunday Matches ($3.00 each). Now it is $30.00 just for general admision, which I agree is the better than the grand stand which I would even be more.

That is 500% percent more!! As you would say yikes!!!

I can't think of anything that has gone up that much not even healthcare.

[Bogie Shooter]

Gracie, on this issue I think you may be a little out of touch. When we moved here it was $6.00 for the two of us to attend Sunday Matches ($3.00 each). Now it is $30.00 just for general admision, which I agree is the better than the grand stand which I would even be more.

That is 500% percent more!! As you would say yikes!!!

I can't think of anything that has gone up that much not even healthcare.

Maybe it was under priced at $3?

[2BNTV]

I went to a polo mathch on Friday for $5.00. For four hours of entertainment, I thought it was fairly cheap. A movie cost about $10 and it's two hours.

Sunday matches are more expensive but like Kitty said, they are ways to knock down the cost. I think it's very enjoyable especially if you attend the game with people you like. :smiley:

It's all relative, and I hope you aren't talking about my relatives. :D

[graciegirl]

Gracie, on this issue I think you may be a little out of touch. When we moved here it was $6.00 for the two of us to attend Sunday Matches ($3.00 each). Now it is $30.00 just for general admision, which I agree is the better than the grand stand which I would even be more.

That is 500% percent more!! As you would say yikes!!!

I can't think of anything that has gone up that much not even healthcare.


I would say Boy Howdy.

I thought it was Gary Morse's idea. I went to a couple matches, not a big fan, but I enjoy saying we have a polo club in The Villages.

[rayschic]

I don't think the polo field has any connection to The Villages so we can probably leave the developer out.


Is that correct? The polo fields are independent of The Villages.

The polo fields are owned and operated by the Morse family.

[rayschic]

Sounds like they are getting very expensive!!

I wonder if the expenses of the horses and the players have anything to do with it or is it the draw of the polo matches that makes it more expensive.

I attended several matches and decide that this is a very boring sport.

Z

The polo club is definitely NOT in it for a profit. They spend way more money on the upkeep of the fields than they get in admission pricing. None of the admission price goes to the players or horses.
Each player owns his/her own horses. A polo match has six periods and each player needs one horse per period. Each player usually brings eight horses with them to a match.
Depending on their individual rating, some players get paid to play and some do not. They are paid by the team sponsor, an individual who is usually also a player. The Villages does not pay the players.
The Villages Polo fields are rated as one of the best in the United States.
Most polo fields charge a much higher price. You can get tickets in advance at our box office for $10 per person,and have a wonderful day. On Fridays, it's $5 per person, cash only, at the gate.

[rayschic]

Gracie, on this issue I think you may be a little out of touch. When we moved here it was $6.00 for the two of us to attend Sunday Matches ($3.00 each). Now it is $30.00 just for general admision, which I agree is the better than the grand stand which I would even be more.

That is 500% percent more!! As you would say yikes!!!

I can't think of anything that has gone up that much not even healthcare.

If you buy the tickets in advance at the box office, it will be $20 for two general admission tickets. Yes, it has gone up a lot. When we first came down it was $6 for two.But, I still feel it is well worth it. It's a beautiful, relaxing day out, IMO.
It also helps if you understand what is happening in the game. There are always the regulars who are very willing to explain. They sit in the center on the ground floor of the stadium. The Villages also employs two women who walk through the crowd looking for first-timers and explain the game to them.

[sailor47]

I stand corrected. I guess the polo fields are operated by the developer. I am still very sorry they have raised the price so much. I really don't know why. The admission revenue really has to be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of running a polo club. It is known as The Sport of Kings because it is so expensive to participate.

I did not find the game boring. I know some of the rules and do enjoy the play. But it is more than I am willing to pay. That's just my opinion.

[DGx2]

We used to go all the time when it was $3.00 pp. Went a little less when it went up last year and haven't gone at all this year. Mainly because of the price increase but also because I think the novelty has worn off. Loved the stompin' of the divots, free champagne and free beer. Fortunately, there are enough other things for us common folk to do around the Villages. Guess it could become that only the "who's who" of T.V. will attend. Can't complain too much, it's capitalism at it's best... supply and demand.

[Canabarrybarb]

I'm afraid that we are among those who haven't gone this season because of the steep hike in admission price. To be fair, I would pay the Friday price of $5 but I'll be skipping the Sunday games and unfortunately the fun of tailgating.

[swimdawg]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the polo matches.

I've had a friend give me the "snob" sign when I said I enjoyed the polo games.

I think it's so cool that we have polo matches here in The Villages and trust me, where can you go in THE WORLD to see a polo match for such a reasonable fee????

It's fun.....and even though I'm not a beer drinker, "4 in the 4th" is worth rooting for. Half time isn't too shabby either!!!

[rayschic]

I'm afraid that we are among those who haven't gone this season because of the steep hike in admission price. To be fair, I would pay the Friday price of $5 but I'll be skipping the Sunday games and unfortunately the fun of tailgating.

Well, on Friday you can sit anywhere for the $5 admission price. That means upstairs and tailgating, too. No extra charges.
This Friday and Sunday are International Week. There is a team coming from England and a team coming from Barbados. They will play against The Villages USA polo teams. So, if you decide to go to polo, this is a good week to go. IMO.
Also, as the weeks go on, the higher rated teams play so the games are a little more exciting.

The Villages Polo Club - Fun and Competitive Polo in Central Florida (http://www.thevillagespoloclub.com/schedule/schedule.asp)