Bike polo

Suitable for secondary schools.

Overview

Education phase

Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Key stage 5

Category of activity

Travel

Types of activity

Cycling

How it helps

Develops balance and coordination
Raises the profile of cycling
Builds relationships with other schools

Useful Resources

See how bike polo in Redbridge works

About the activity

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 "my activities". Explain the activity, add photos and include pupils’ feedback. Also include any promotional materials or risk assessments you produce

Activity steps

Step 1

Speak to your borough officer. Ask your borough officer whether your school’s borough is running a bike polo competition

Step 2

Get planning. Discuss your ideas with your head teacher and senior management team and complete risk assessments

Step 3

Promote the competition. Spread the word about the bike polo competition in your school's newsletter, on notice boards and in assemblies

Step 4

Tell your story! Upload your evidence to "my activities"