---
title: "Academy · Learn polo in Uzbekistan · Uzbekistan Polo Federation"
description: "Learn to ride and play polo in Uzbekistan. Youth programmes, beginner courses, and training for coaches, umpires and grooms."
url: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/academy/
language: en
alternates:
  uz-Latn: https://www.uzpolo.uz/uz/academy/
  ru: https://www.uzpolo.uz/ru/academy/
  en: https://www.uzpolo.uz/en/academy/
---

![A player leans out of the saddle to hit the ball](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/player-hitting-portrait-16x9.B-O0dNXC_curvB.jpg)

Academy

# Learn to play

Training for players, coaches, umpires and grooms.

## Programmes

1.  01

    ### Youth polo

    Young riders

    Five youth teams already train with the federation. Young players learn to ride, to play as a team, and to care for the horse.

2.  02

    ### Introduction to polo

    Adult beginners

    An introduction to polo for riders who want to learn the game, from stick and ball practice to their first match.

3.  03

    ### Coaches

    Players and instructors

    Courses for coaches who will build the next generation of teams, with knowledge from international experts.

4.  04

    ### Umpires and officials

    Officials

    Training in FIP rules for umpires, goal judges and match officials.

5.  05

    ### Grooms

    Horse professionals

    Practical training in the care, preparation and welfare of polo horses.

## How to start

![Riders on a grass field at golden hour during a masterclass in Tashkent](https://www.uzpolo.uz/_astro/masterclass-golden-hour.BKKma_wN_1ckblQ.jpg)

1.  1

    ### Submit an enquiry

    Tell us your age, riding experience and which programme interests you.

2.  2

    ### Meet the coaches

    We invite you to a training session to meet the coaches and the horses.

3.  3

    ### Begin training

    Start with stick and ball practice and work up to your first chukka.

## Register interest

Leave your details and the federation will contact you. If the applicant is under 18, a parent or guardian should send the form.

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