Womens Polo
Womens Polo National Calendar - Womens Tournaments Australia wide. Please get in touch with the relevant state organisation for further information.
Womens HandicapsWOMENS HANDICAPS From January 2018 Womens handicaps will be awarded, Womens Handicap Benchmarks are listed below.
Womens Handicap General Conversion Chart:
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Open Handicap
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Ladies Handicap
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-2
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0
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-1
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1
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0
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2/3
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1
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4/5
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2
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6/7
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3
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8
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4
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9
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5
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10
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Womens Handicap Benchmark Players for 2026
5 goals: Indiana Bennetto
4 goals: Chloe Allen, Ashley Glennie, Phillippa Fitz-Henry
3 goals: Skye Gilmore, Katie Grimmond
NEWS
The first womens tournament of 2026 will be held in Victoria:
Welcome to the Victorian Polo Association State Ladies Championships 2026, proudly hosted by Vallex Polo Club in the stunning Yarra Valley
We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of competitive polo, great sportsmanship and wonderful company.
Grades
We will be offering two grades for the tournament:
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A Grade: 8–10 goals
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B Grade: 2–6 goals
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to adjust handicap levels once nominations have closed, to ensure balanced teams and an enjoyable tournament for everyone.
Horse & Nomination Enquiries
Sponsors & Special Awards
We are delighted to have the support of our sponsors:
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Racing Victoria’s Off The Track (OTT) Programme will be awarding a Best Playing Pony in each grade.
Please let us know if you will be playing an OTT pony in the tournament.
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EQ Saddlery will be sponsoring the Best Groom of the Tournament, with the winner receiving a $50 EQ Saddlery voucher
Nominations
Nominations are welcome from teams and individual players.
Please submit your nomination by COB Thursday, 5 February 2026.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Vallex Polo Club for what promises to be a fun, supportive and memorable ladies championship weekend. To nominate CLICK HERE
NOMINATIONS: AUSTRALIA vs FRANCE LADIES
The Australian Polo Federation is calling for nominations for an Australian Ladies Team to compete in an International Match on Sunday 5 April 2026.
Match Details
Nominations
Nominations close Thursday 12 February 2026.
Please submit nominations to apf@australianpolo.com.au, including:
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Full name
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Handicap
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Email address
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Phone number
Additional Information
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Selected Australian team members will be responsible for covering all costs associated with participation in the match.
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Each selected player will be expected to supply one horse for the French team.
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The NSW Women’s Championships will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2026. Selected players will be expected to participate in this tournament as part of their preparation for the International Match.