Search Mathematics Encyclopedia and Lessons Lessons Popular Subjects algebra arithmetic calculus equations ... more References applied mathematics mathematical games mathematicians more ... Team sports Bicycle polo The History Bicycle Polo was invented in Ireland in 1891 and immulates the game of regular polo. It was revived in 1930 under a consolidated regulatory body known as the Bicycle Polo Association (BPA). At that time, it was composed of 17 leagues in England, Scotland, and Nothern Ireland, with 160 teams and over 1000 registered participants. Under BPA rules, each team had six players but only four took the field at a time. The game then consisted of six fifteen minute 'chukkers', or periods and the team with the most points won. Bike Polo in Madison, Wisconson Today, in Madison, Wisconsin, bike polo is played every Sunday. The rules we play by are based on rules used in Chicago and Milwaukee. Here are some of the rules of our game, although they vary widely across the world. How many people Usually 3 on 3 works best. | |
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