The 2011 World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships starts Wednesday at Magnuson Park. Seattle is hosting this year’s tournament, and the best in the world will try to upset our hometown stars.
Organizers are building the polo courts today, and you can catch some pre-tournament pick-up polo at Cal Anderson starting at 3 p.m.
Tournament play gets under way Wednesday with the start the two-day Wildcard tournament. The Championships will be Friday through Sunday.
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Here’s the schedule, from the WHBPC2011 website:
Wednesday 9/7 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wildcard Tournament Check-in Wildcard Tournament Swiss Rounds (5)
15 minute gamesThursday 9/8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wildcard Tournament Swiss Rounds (5)
15 minute games8:00 pm WHBPC Registration Party at Belltown Underground Friday 9/9 10:00 am – 12:30 pm WHBPC Swiss Rounds (5): Morning Bracket
20 teams, 12 minute games1:00 pm – 3:30 pm WHBPC Swiss Rounds (5): Afternoon Bracket
20 teams, 12 minute games4:00 pm – 6:30 pm WHBPC Swiss Rounds (5): Evening Bracket
20 teams, 12 minute gamesSaturday 9/10 10:00 am – 6:30 pm WHBPC Swiss Rounds (5)
60 teams, 15 minute gamesSunday 9/11 10:00 am – 5:00 pm WHBPC Double Elimination
32 teams, 15 minute games
20 minute semis
30 minute final(s)3:00 pm Bike Works youth polo exhibition match WHBPC After Party – TBD
