THE RULES FOR MATTRESS POLO

1. Each player shall furnish his own equipment for play – normally one club & two balls.
2. Play on a field must be approved by the owner of the goal.
3. Unlike standard polo, the object is to get the club in the goal and keep the balls out of the goal.
4. For the most effective play, the club should have a firm shaft. field owners are permitted to check shaft stiffness before play begins.
5. Field owners reserve the right to measure the length of the club to avoid damage to the goal.
6. The object of the game is to take as many strokes as necessary until the field owner is satisfied that play is complete. Failure to do so may result in being denied permission to play the field again.
7. It is considered bad form to begin playing the goal immediately upon arrival at the field. The experienced player will normally take time to admire the field, with special attention to the well-formed bunkers.
8. Players are cautioned not to mention other fields they have played or are currently playing to the owner of the field being played. Upset field owners have been known to damage a player's equipment for this reason.
9. Players are encouraged to have proper rain gear along, just in case.
10. Players should assure themselves that their match has been properly scheduled. Particularly when a new field is being played for the first time. Previous players have been known to become irate if they discover someone else playing what they consider to be a private field.
11. Players should not assume that the field is in shape for play at all times. Some players may be embarrassed if they find the field to be temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation. More experienced players will find alternate means of play when this is the case.
12. Players are advised to obtain the field owner's permission before attempting to play the backfield.
13. Slow play is encouraged; However, players should be prepared to proceed at a quicker pace at least temporarily, at the field owner's request.
14. It is considered outstanding performance, time permitting, to play the same goal several times in one match.
15. The field owner will be the sole judge of who is the best player.
16. Players are advised to think twice before considering membership at a given field. Additional assessments may be levied by the field owner and the rules are subject to change. For this reason many players prefer to continue to play several different fields.

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