We still love the game, pay attention to it, and love playing it, so if you are visiting and want to play, hit us up! With an added incentive, you can be the catalyst for a game or 11 here in town.
15 November 2011
BR Polo Status Update
BR doesn't have regular polo these days. All of our regulars are in graduate school or involved heavily with their professional careers and we haven't been able to make it happen. It's kind of weird too, because even with a major university here in town, we haven't been able to tap into the student crowd the way I thought would happen.
07 September 2010
New news
Polo has been happening on Thursday nights and Sundays as of late here in the Red Stick.
Thursdays - 8:30 or 9:00 PM, 17th and Laurel. It is actually a pretty nice spot!
Sundays - concrete time still TBD - under I-110 @ America St.
3-2-1 GO!!!!
06 August 2010
Update
Alot has happened since last update.
Paradise is no more. The residents complained to BREC and BREC discontinued our allowance to use the tennis courts at Parkview Park.
Mark L. moved to Seattle after a fun day of polo and party at the TAJ Mahal.
Polo is now in a state of WTF here in Baton Rouge.
We need a place to play that is lit at night that people won't fuck with us. Any suggestions should be emailed to brbikepolo@gmail.com
We also need to come up with a day that we can play on a weekly basis. I say Sundays or Wednesday nights. Again, suggestions sent to brbikepolo@gmail.com
Let's hear what's up, BROLO.
04 May 2010
Parkview Park Location AKA Paradise
Rosanne wanted me to share the following with you:
I just got this email from Jason at BREC regarding the Parkview location:
Give me a day/time that you would like to secure to make this more permanent. I will be getting
signs made that will state the closure of tennis courts for bike polo at these times.
Give me a day/time that you would like to secure to make this more permanent. I will be getting
signs made that will state the closure of tennis courts for bike polo at these times.
If you like the idea, could you please post the message to the blogger blog so that we can get a consensus on what day and time we want, if we want a day?
So, here it is!!!
check it
Check out this link to my other blog. Just trying to spread the info.
http://everybodybike.blogspot.com/2010/05/few-things.html
02 May 2010
News
Baton Rouge bike polo happens every Tuesday at Parkview Park.
Parkview Park is located on the frontage road east of Airline Hwy just north of Goodwood Blvd.
15 March 2010
3 - 2 - 1 - GO!!!!!!!!!!!
For the second weekend in a row, we have had beautiful weather and some awesome polo!
Play lasted about 5 hours yesterday. There was pizza and beer, blood and mechanical failures, and lots of help getting the boards out to and back from the courts.
I think that the meet at the Taj Mahal before going to Tina's House of Pain is a good thing. Let's keep that up for this coming weekend. Meet around noon, play by one.
Play lasted about 5 hours yesterday. There was pizza and beer, blood and mechanical failures, and lots of help getting the boards out to and back from the courts.
I think that the meet at the Taj Mahal before going to Tina's House of Pain is a good thing. Let's keep that up for this coming weekend. Meet around noon, play by one.
01 March 2010
Polo
Let's play polo this weekend, Baton Rouge. I'll create a facebook event since that's the only way you guys communicate. Polo is too much fun to not play. Plus, the Saints season is over so now we can play! See you this weekend!
Update!
Upcoming polo events:
Tuba is going to go to LSU and the city to find us a place to play that is lit and covered and has a storage facility that we can utilize nearby for boards. We need to make this happen if we are ever going to play enough to get to a truly competitive level.
April 3-5: Lexington Polo Invitational - Chris from Lexington invited Baton Rouge to this tourny. If anyone can go on the first weekend of spring break, let me know so we can start forming teams and practicing.
July 16-18: North American Championships - This will be fun. Madison, WI is a great biking town. You would all have a blast there. Let's make a week and a half journey out of this and visit cities on the way up. Memphis, Lexington, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis are all within reach.... Let's do it!!!
Tuba is going to go to LSU and the city to find us a place to play that is lit and covered and has a storage facility that we can utilize nearby for boards. We need to make this happen if we are ever going to play enough to get to a truly competitive level.
April 3-5: Lexington Polo Invitational - Chris from Lexington invited Baton Rouge to this tourny. If anyone can go on the first weekend of spring break, let me know so we can start forming teams and practicing.
July 16-18: North American Championships - This will be fun. Madison, WI is a great biking town. You would all have a blast there. Let's make a week and a half journey out of this and visit cities on the way up. Memphis, Lexington, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis are all within reach.... Let's do it!!!
23 November 2009
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone who wants a say in where the North American Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships are needs to go to bikepolo.ca, read the bids, and let me know by Tuesday. I will be reporting the thoughts of BR to one of the regional reps (Rob ATX or Ryan PCOLA) so that our voice is heard.
Both bids are very strong. Keep in mind, Madison will be cheaper in every respect, they've done it before, and Madison kinda rules.
Boston is an amazing big town, there will most likely be free lodging. And maybe we could check out a preseason Red Sox game...
Both bids are very strong. Keep in mind, Madison will be cheaper in every respect, they've done it before, and Madison kinda rules.
Boston is an amazing big town, there will most likely be free lodging. And maybe we could check out a preseason Red Sox game...
New Orleans Tourny
What's up, BROLO!!!!
Good times were had at the New Orleans Bike Polo Tournament.
Team Coonass Smash (Mark L, Dustin L, Andy Tuba L) finished somewhere in the 9-12 range, out of 19 teams.
Saturday record: 2-3.
Wins against one of the Austin teams, and FTL teams.
Losses to COMO (came in 3rd,) FTL (came in 2nd,) and BOT 9 (Frazer, Jace, Paul NOLA.)
Sunday record: 2-2.
Lost first game to Lonesome Beards (Travis BR, Cien and Mikey NOLA)
Win against The Originals (Anne Savannah, Angel BR, Tiffany PCola?)
Win against a team from Mobile (Don't remember their name)
Loss to a NOLA team (Will and Lando NOLA, and Trevor from Calgary?)
Travis's team had a good run too. They ended up finishing in fourth place. They had an epic tie game against team Pandzig (Chris and Peter from Philly, Jeff NOLA) They reset and played a sudden death game-first team to score moves on.
Good times, good times.
Talk to any of us that went for more details.
Good times were had at the New Orleans Bike Polo Tournament.
Team Coonass Smash (Mark L, Dustin L, Andy Tuba L) finished somewhere in the 9-12 range, out of 19 teams.
Saturday record: 2-3.
Wins against one of the Austin teams, and FTL teams.
Losses to COMO (came in 3rd,) FTL (came in 2nd,) and BOT 9 (Frazer, Jace, Paul NOLA.)
Sunday record: 2-2.
Lost first game to Lonesome Beards (Travis BR, Cien and Mikey NOLA)
Win against The Originals (Anne Savannah, Angel BR, Tiffany PCola?)
Win against a team from Mobile (Don't remember their name)
Loss to a NOLA team (Will and Lando NOLA, and Trevor from Calgary?)
Travis's team had a good run too. They ended up finishing in fourth place. They had an epic tie game against team Pandzig (Chris and Peter from Philly, Jeff NOLA) They reset and played a sudden death game-first team to score moves on.
Good times, good times.
Talk to any of us that went for more details.
01 November 2009
Communication
Brolo-ers-----
We need to figure out a way to communicate effectively with one another. Today I spent an hour loading the boards into the Van Prix, driving them to the courts, and sitting there for half an hour waiting for folks to show up. No one told me they couldn't make it. If communication was had between some of the rest of you, it didn't make it to me.
On that note, we need to purchase some chain and a combo padlock so we can drill holes in our boards and cones and leave them chained under the highway. That would alleviate the problem we had today. Can everyone chip in 3 or 4 dollars towards that cause?
And, finally, what are teams to NOLA? Dave, Travis, and Colin? Mark? Dustin? Who else is going? We need to start playing on those teams to get some reps in. I want to know so that I can organize a team with some out of towners, if need be. Let's communicate.
We need to figure out a way to communicate effectively with one another. Today I spent an hour loading the boards into the Van Prix, driving them to the courts, and sitting there for half an hour waiting for folks to show up. No one told me they couldn't make it. If communication was had between some of the rest of you, it didn't make it to me.
On that note, we need to purchase some chain and a combo padlock so we can drill holes in our boards and cones and leave them chained under the highway. That would alleviate the problem we had today. Can everyone chip in 3 or 4 dollars towards that cause?
And, finally, what are teams to NOLA? Dave, Travis, and Colin? Mark? Dustin? Who else is going? We need to start playing on those teams to get some reps in. I want to know so that I can organize a team with some out of towners, if need be. Let's communicate.
29 October 2009
Article on BROLO in 225 Magazine
225 Magazine is not just for 225 area code... it gets distributed as far away as Mississippi! This means that BROLO is being publicized to a large audience in this really nice (aside from a few small issues) article! Check it out--
http://www.225batonrouge.com/news/2009/nov/01/bike-polo-anyone
http://www.225batonrouge.com/news/2009/nov/01/bike-polo-anyone
27 October 2009
P-Cola recap
So from what I hear, Dave and Travis rolled over to Pensacola this past Friday for the 2009 edition of Bike Polo Fall Break. This was a random team polo tournament with teams chosen once you get there. Dave ended up on a team with Jeff from NOLA, and they were the winning team! Way to GEAUX Dave!!!!! Great job Travis and Dave representing the BROLO style.
We will play polo this Sunday. I have heard from Nick that since the Saints are playing on Monday he will be able to make it. I hope the same goes for Colin as well. Those games last Tuesday night (Travis, Jason, Weeber, Colin, Mark, Rosanne, and Andy) were some fun games. Keep BROLO happening!
We will play polo this Sunday. I have heard from Nick that since the Saints are playing on Monday he will be able to make it. I hope the same goes for Colin as well. Those games last Tuesday night (Travis, Jason, Weeber, Colin, Mark, Rosanne, and Andy) were some fun games. Keep BROLO happening!
29 September 2009
Important Dates for BROLO-ers
It is winter tournament time guys...
Let's get organized and push it to these tournaments!
October 23-25 - Bike Polo Fall Break, Pensacola, Florida
November 20-22 - New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo Open
February 22-28 - Bike Polo Spring Break, Pensacola, Florida
WHO IS IN!!!!!!!!!!
Let's get organized and push it to these tournaments!
October 23-25 - Bike Polo Fall Break, Pensacola, Florida
November 20-22 - New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo Open
February 22-28 - Bike Polo Spring Break, Pensacola, Florida
WHO IS IN!!!!!!!!!!
11 August 2009
Austin semi-recap
Travis, Dave, and Colin went to Austin this past weekend for the Austin Bicycle Film Festival Polo Tournament. According to Travis, the play was good, and BROLO represented Baton Rouge in a very positive way. I believe the winning team was a team from NOLA, so props to our sister city and their polo team for showing how we roll in Louisiana. WE PLAY POLO IN LOUISIANA.
No one showed for polo locally in BTR, I think it was just one of those off weekends where with 3 folks gone, Andy and Rose injured, everyone else just sorta did other stuff.
That said, lets show up on the 16th and play some crazy polo. I haven't heard from NOLA Jeff to see if he is rolling up here this weekend or if he may stay in NOLA. But, either way, we will be there playing BROLO. Come on out!
No one showed for polo locally in BTR, I think it was just one of those off weekends where with 3 folks gone, Andy and Rose injured, everyone else just sorta did other stuff.
That said, lets show up on the 16th and play some crazy polo. I haven't heard from NOLA Jeff to see if he is rolling up here this weekend or if he may stay in NOLA. But, either way, we will be there playing BROLO. Come on out!
02 August 2009
Sunday Aug 2 RECAP
Mobile brought 4, PCOLA brought 1, NOLA brought 2, BR brought a ton!!! Good stuff BROLO players.
Next week, Colin, David, and Travis will be team BROLO in Austin, TX at the Austin Bicycle Film Festival Polo Tournament. Andy is their coach, because he broke his shoulder blade.
Despite these guys being gone, BROLO will still happen at Tina's House of Pain at 1PM, so you better show up! Mark, Dustin, and Angel all have their own mallets now... community mallets are becoming more and more community, as Colin's find of ski poles is enabling BR to really customize our mallets for ourselves. Thanks Colin! If you want ski poles, they are 2 for $5. We are reimbursing his brother for shipping, then making BROLO stickers with the rest of the cash, so its for a good cause.
See you guys next time!
HAVE A NICE DAY!
Next week, Colin, David, and Travis will be team BROLO in Austin, TX at the Austin Bicycle Film Festival Polo Tournament. Andy is their coach, because he broke his shoulder blade.
Despite these guys being gone, BROLO will still happen at Tina's House of Pain at 1PM, so you better show up! Mark, Dustin, and Angel all have their own mallets now... community mallets are becoming more and more community, as Colin's find of ski poles is enabling BR to really customize our mallets for ourselves. Thanks Colin! If you want ski poles, they are 2 for $5. We are reimbursing his brother for shipping, then making BROLO stickers with the rest of the cash, so its for a good cause.
See you guys next time!
HAVE A NICE DAY!
01 August 2009
Sunday Aug 2
So, BR(p)OLO followers. Word on the streets (read: internet) says that we may have a large turnout this sunday. Let's show up en masse! (that's french I think for in large numbers..)
MOBPOLO will be showing up with at least 3 folks, Jeff is coming up from NOLA again, and more from NOLA may roll up to use BR as a warm up for Austin next weekend. Lets kick some serious ass and play some hard polo.
As you may or may not have heard, I broke my shoulder blade. I am grounded for up to 8 weeks. But I will play at least 2 games on Sunday, and will play in Austin. No matter what. I'm not fucking around with this. I hate watching and not being able to play. I'll play fucking goalie the whole time or some shit. :-)
You guys rule, polo rules, BR rules.
Peace, Love, and BR(p)OLO, HAVE A NICE DAY!
MOBPOLO will be showing up with at least 3 folks, Jeff is coming up from NOLA again, and more from NOLA may roll up to use BR as a warm up for Austin next weekend. Lets kick some serious ass and play some hard polo.
As you may or may not have heard, I broke my shoulder blade. I am grounded for up to 8 weeks. But I will play at least 2 games on Sunday, and will play in Austin. No matter what. I'm not fucking around with this. I hate watching and not being able to play. I'll play fucking goalie the whole time or some shit. :-)
You guys rule, polo rules, BR rules.
Peace, Love, and BR(p)OLO, HAVE A NICE DAY!
27 July 2009
Great Turnout!!!
This past Sunday we had another great day of turnout. Nathanial (sp?), Kenneth, Jon Peterson, and another guy on a Giant Mountain Bike whose name escapes me at the moment came out and played for the first time ever!!!! Unfrotunately, Nathanial is moving back to VA soon, so we are losing him. Hopefully he returns to Harrisburg stoked on polo and plays up there.
In addition to those four folks, Dave, Travis, Jeff (NOLA), Angel, Mark, Keller, Colin, Mikey (NOLA), and probably someone else obvious that I am forgetting, came out to play.
I am sidelined with a shoulder injury from a bike crash so I didn't play. Clay came by to hang out, as did Mark M., and Timarie (Mikey from NOLA's lady). Travis's parents also came by to watch for a short spell.
It was a great day of polo until......... it rained........
All the water from the interstate above came rushing down to where we were below, sending us running to move our bags and coolers to get out of the way of the nasty oil/water from the roadway above us...
Anywho, great day of polo, keep it up BR, keep the turnout coming, spread the word, and we'll see you next Sunday.
In addition to those four folks, Dave, Travis, Jeff (NOLA), Angel, Mark, Keller, Colin, Mikey (NOLA), and probably someone else obvious that I am forgetting, came out to play.
I am sidelined with a shoulder injury from a bike crash so I didn't play. Clay came by to hang out, as did Mark M., and Timarie (Mikey from NOLA's lady). Travis's parents also came by to watch for a short spell.
It was a great day of polo until......... it rained........
All the water from the interstate above came rushing down to where we were below, sending us running to move our bags and coolers to get out of the way of the nasty oil/water from the roadway above us...
Anywho, great day of polo, keep it up BR, keep the turnout coming, spread the word, and we'll see you next Sunday.
21 July 2009
BR(p)OLO
Nice job Baton Rouge!
Sunday was another great day of polo. We had 8 folks for most of the day, still missing Deezer and Hick Assassin. So, it is looking like we can have a pretty consistent play, if all these same folks keep turning out. Dustin is coming a long way, and will be a serious threat in future games. Keller is learning more very time and its good to see him coming out consistently too.
So, keep showing up, keep playing, and we will see you this Sunday!
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