January – Foundations
January focuses on foundations: showing up, learning the rules, and building simple habits that help bike polo feel calmer, more playable, and more welcoming for everyone.
What Is the Carolina Winter League?
The Carolina Winter League is a multi-week bike polo league designed to bridge the gap between casual pick-up and high-pressure tournaments. With balanced teams, shared officiating, and a consistent structure, the league emphasizes learning, fair play, and community through the winter season.
Ref, Goal Judge, Timekeeper: The Invisible MVPs of Tournament Day
Behind every smooth bike polo tournament is a crew of quiet heroes: refs, goal judges, and timekeepers. This guide breaks down what each role does, why it matters, and how anyone can step up and help.
The Start and End of Every Tournament: Court Setup and Breakdown
Court setup and breakdown are the bookends of every bike polo tournament — and both are essential. This guide walks through the tools, teamwork, and small actions that help make tournaments happen smoothly from start to finish.
What It Took to Make Lakeside Park Playable
After gaining access to Lakeside Park, GVL Bike Polo didn’t inherit a ready-made court. This post documents the weeks of hands-on work—clearing weeds, repairing cracks, and building boards—that made the space safe, playable, and ready to host our first pickup.
The Ultimate Pre-Tourney Checklist (That’s Not Just for Organizers)
Supporting a bike polo tournament doesn’t start on game day. This checklist breaks down how players, spectators, and volunteers can pitch in before the event begins.
Southeast Qualifier 2025 Recap — Tallahassee
A rain-soaked Southeast Qualifier in Tallahassee brought quad-format bike polo, relocated courts, and teams from across the region. The weekend tested adaptability and rewarded steady, disciplined play.
Bike Polo Flyer
This flyer was created by Greenville Bike Polo Association for the purpose of sharing it with the wider Bike Polo community and support club building efforts around the world.