Federation of International Polo
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Teams, Players, Substitutes and Equipment

A.1 Teams and Players
A.2 Substitution
A.3 Equipment for Players

B. Ponies, Pony Equipment and Pony Welfare

B.1 Ponies
B.2 Equipment for Ponies
B.3 Welfare of Ponies

C. Duties and Authorities of Tournament Committee, Umpires, Referee, Goal Judges, Timekeeper, Scorer and Other Officials

D. Game Facilities and Equipment

D.1 Field of Play
D.2 Size of Ball
D.3 Run-Off Area

E. Duration of Games, Chukkers, Winning of Game; Goals and Handicaps

F. Commencement, Interruption and Resumption of Play

G. Line of the Ball

H. Right of Way

I. Checking

J. Dangerous Riding

K. Use of the Whip / Spurs

L. Rough or Abusive Play

M. Misuse of the Stick

N. Loss or Breakage of Equipment

O. Accident or Injury to Player or Pony

P. Selection of Penalties

Q. Taking of Penalties

R. Specific Penalties

1. Penalty Goal

2. 30 Yard Hit

3. 40 Yard Hit

4. 60 Yard Hit

5. (a) Free Hit from the Spot
   (b) Free Hit from the Centre

6. 60 Yard Hit (Opposite where ball crossed)

7. (a) Another Hit
   (b) Hit in by Defenders
   (c) Hit in from 30 Yard Line
   (d) Unnecessary Delay
   (e) Violation of Rules Q.(a)

8. (a) and (b) Pony Disqualified
   (c) Pony Ordered Off

9. Player Ordered Off

10. (a) Player Excluded for Rest of Chukka
    (b) Player Excluded for Rest of Match