Bike polo
About this activity
Suitable for secondary schools.
Take part in a bike polo competition as a fun way for your pupils to meet with other schools in your borough, learn new skills and develop their cycling confidence.
Anyone who can ride a bike one-handed can play the game. In bike polo balance, control and hand-eye co-ordination is more important than strength, speed and stamina, making it accessible to pupils of all physical-fitness levels.
Contact your borough officer to find out whether bike polo is supported by your school’s borough.
What you’ll need
- Two enthusiastic teams of five players (a total of 12-14 pupils including substitutes)
- Other schools in your borough to play against
- A hard surface about the size of a netball court. Games can take place in sports halls, on astro-turf or grass
- Bikes, mallets and street hockey balls (or any lightweight, hard-shell ball)
How to evidence your activity
- Record the feedback from participants
- Add your story to the STARS website. Explain the activity, add photos and include pupils’ feedback. Also include any promotional materials or risk assessments you produce
Activity steps
1
Speak to your borough officer
Ask your borough officer whether your school’s borough is running a bike polo competition
2
Get planning
Discuss your ideas with your head teacher and senior management team and complete risk assessments
3
Promote the competition
Spread the word about the bike polo competition in your school's newsletter, on notice boards and in assemblies
4
Tell your story
Feedback to your borough officer and add your story to the STARS website
Tags
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Cycling
This activity counts towards:
- Travel activity
How it helps
- Develops balance and coordination
- Raises the profile of cycling
- Builds relationships with other schools
Resources
Useful links, templates and case studies to support this activity