Bike Polo

What to bring to the Tournament

As a spectator

Camping chairs if you plan to stay for the day, seats are limited.

A rug or picnic blanket, an esky and a jacket for the evening or incase it rains.

Sun screen, glasses and a hat may save you from turning into a lobster

As a player

The usual, bike, mallet, spare mallet, helmet, gloves.

Bring spares such as tyres, patch kits, inner tubes, spokes and tools such as spoke keys and multi-tools as a bike breakdown will not pause play and could cost you your match.

Having a spare bike is advisable, whether it be from a friend on the day or another player.  There are some bike stores in the area, but are at least a 10 min ride each way.

Media and Press

The courts are 40m long and 20m wide, side by side.  Most of the action happens within 1 second, so sports shooting camera equipment is a must.

Wide angle lenses are great for capturing the atmosphere, while 70-200 zoom lenses will hone in on the action.

Photography positions are available for photography at the sides of the courts.

Food

As the Flagstaff Gardens is just over the road from the Queen Victoria Market, where there is a wide range of food to be had. The market has a large Delicatessen, Butcher, Seafood stall and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

We will be cooking a BBQ for all players which spectators may enjoy for a gold coin donation.

BBQ

There will be a BBQ for players with both Vegetarian and Carnivore varieties. Sausages, fried onion and fried mushrooms may feature on the menu. More details TBA.

There are picnic tables available next to the BBQ.

The BBQ has two plates so the Vegetarian and Meat plates could be separate

Drinks

Drinking in any area outside of the playing field is welcomed, with recycling bins a plenty.

Drinking on the court is forbidden as broken glass and liquid will affect game play and everyone will be mad at you.

There are a number of shops in the area which will sell you refreshing beverages.  Check on the Google Map for nearby bottle shops.  If you are on a tight budget, we advise that you visit a larger supermarket on the way to Flagstaff.