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.
Playing at Lakeside Park
After weeks of repair and a full month of play, GVL Bike Polo’s time at Lakeside Park came to a pause. This post reflects on what July showed us about shared space, community care, and the limits of temporary solutions.
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.
How to Be a Good Guest at a Tournament You’re Not Organizing
Even if you’re not organizing the tournament, you still have a role to play. From showing up on time to picking up trash, here’s how to be a thoughtful, helpful, and appreciated guest at any bike polo event.
So You Want to Help? Here’s What Makes a Bike Polo Tournament Happen
Ever wonder what goes into running a bike polo tournament? Spoiler: it’s a lot more than just showing up to play. From setup to clean-up, this post breaks down all the behind-the-scenes work that makes tournaments happen — and how you can help out, even in small ways.
Our Journey to a Home Court in Greenville County
GVL Bike Polo’s path to a home court has been long. This post documents our journey from playing wherever we could to finally securing consistent access to a park in Greenville County.