Hall of Fame - Introduction

The Australian Polo Hall of Fame was launched in 2012 to formally recognise the greats of the game. The founding inductees were announced at the Hall of Fame Inaugural Dinner held in Sydney on Thursday 28th March 2013.

A selection panel was appointed by the APF to determine the founding inductees. Each State Association has a representative on the panel which consists of:

Richard Maple Brown (NSW)
Glen Gilmore (QLD)
Ted Mann / John Patterson (VIC)
Ross Leighton (WA)
Gus McLachlan (SA)
Jeremy Bayard has been appointed independent Chairman.

The founding members included several outstanding figures from Australia’s polo history. Subsequent intakes of a few players will be conducted every second year.

In order to be chosen for the Hall of Fame, candidates must have had a profound influence on the sport through achievement of an extraordinary level of success over a period of time, or made a significant contribution through the development of the game. They will be considered a benchmark of excellence in their respective era.

The ultimate accolade in the Hall of Fame will be reserved for a chosen few –
The Immortals. This special recognition will be bestowed upon those few people who had such enormous influence on the sport that they either dominated or changed the game. Their name and repute should be such that their legend lives through eras and generations.

A special Lifetime Achievement Award can be made by the Hall of Fame to those people that have made a significant contribution to the sport through administration, yet may not have played the sport, achieved a high handicap or on-field success.

Clubs and individuals are invited to make submissions to the selection panel via email to HOF@australianpolo.com.au.