Category: WHBPC

Vote for the location of WHBPC 9

Posted on by Joe Rstom

Following the process for choosing the 9th World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship host, the World Bike Polo Organizing Committee received three bids from Bike Polo Vienna, Córdoba Bicipolo and Perpignan Bike Polo. The bidders had a month to put a presentation together to show the world what they have to offer, including pictures of the venues, so the world wide community can choose a winner.

After we contacted all the bidders, we received notice from Perpignan Bike Polo withdrawing their bid.

Final Two Bids

Cordoba Bike Polo: https://cordobabicipolo.com/en
Vienna Bike Polo: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/cU6Jf5BXPj1pBFPVfx3MR59p

Voting Open!

https://goo.gl/forms/3rHggTFL6SpZJNMB2

The committee has developed the following voting form for you tell us your preferred host.

The form also includes a vote on format. Both hosts have confirmed that they can accommodate a 3v3 or squad tournament. The vote on format is optional but the decision is binding for the 9th Worlds only.

Voting starts now and finishes on July 31. Go!

Issues like regional allocations, the tournament schedule and referring will be determined after we decide the host.

As you know, the committee is composed of representatives from NAH, EHBA, AHBPA, AsiaHBPA, and BPLA.

Versão em português abaixo

Siguiendo el proceso establecido para elegir sede del 9no Mundial de Bicipolo, el comité organizador del mundial recibió tres propuestas de los clubes de Vienna, Córdoba y Perpignan. Los clubes postulantes tuvieron un mes para realizar una presentación que le mostrara al mundo lo que sus ciudades pueden ofrecer, estas incluyen fotos de los lugares y canchas para que la comunidad polera pueda escoger un ganador.

Después de contactar a las personas postulantes, recibimos la información de que Perpignan retiraba su postulación. Como resultado de esto, presentamos las dos propuestas finales.

Bicipolo Cordoba: https://cordobabicipolo.com/

Bicipolo Viena: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/cU6Jf5BXPj1pBFPVfx3MR59p

El comité desarrolló el siguiente formulario en el que la gente puede votar por su anfitrión favorito. El formulario también incluye una sección opcional sobre el formato, pero la información que de ahí surja será vinculante. Ambos anfitriones confirmaron que el torneo organizado puede acoplarse a cualquiera de los dos formatos (3v3 or squad tournament). Esta decisión será únicamente para el 9no mundial.

La votación empieza hoy y finaliza el 31 de julio, ¡a votar!
https://goo.gl/forms/3rHggTFL6SpZJNMB2

Temas como lugares para cada región, horarios de juego y arbitraje serán discutidos después de junto al club anfitrión.

Como saben, el comité está compuesto por representantes de NAH, EHBA, AHBPA, AsiaHBPA and BPLA.

WHBPC Bid Candidates

Posted on by Alias Tagami

The World Bike Polo Organizing Committee have received three bids to host the 9th World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship.  The committee is composed of representatives from NAH, EHBA, AHBPA, AsiaHBPA, and BPLA.  The last two continental regions to host (NA and Aus/NZ) were not eligible to bid unless there were no competitive bids submitted.  Fortunately there was a huge response, and we have three excellent candidates to host then next world championship!

The bidding cities are:

Bike Polo Vienna (Austria, EHBA)
Córdoba Bici Polo (Argentina, BPLA)
Perpignan Bike Polo (France, EHBA)


All bidders are offering venues with three to four courts, and with host dates in August-September 2019.

Location Information

Vienna – Martinek Army Base (closed):  Google Maps
Cordoba – Parking of Stadium Mario Alberto Kempes, Forja event center: Google Maps
Perpignan – Parc des Sports – Avenue Paul Alduy:  Google Maps

What Next?

The committee is now asking the bidders to expand on the information provided, including providing pictures of the venues, and we will present final bids for a vote starting 01-July-2018 and closing on 31-July-2018.

En Español

Propuestas para el noveno Campeonato Mundial de Hardcourt Bike Polo

El Comité Organizador Mundial de Bike Polo ha recibido 3 propuestas para organizar el noveno Campeonato Mundial de Hardcourt Bike Polo. Las ciudades candidatas son:

Bike Polo Vienna (Austria, EHBA) – https://www.facebook.com/BikepoloVienna/
Córdoba Bici Polo (Argentina, BPLA) – www.facebook.com/cordobabikepolo/
Perpignan Bike Polo (Francia, EHBA) – https://www.facebook.com/perpignanbikepolo/

Todos los postores ofrecen lugares con 3 a 4 canchas y fechas en septiembre de 2019.

Base del ejército de Viena – Martinek (cerrada):  Google
Córdoba – Estacionamiento del Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, centro de eventos Forja. Mapa de lugares: Google
Perpignan – Parc des sports – avenida Paul Alduy:  Google

El comité ahora está solicitando a los postores que amplíen la información provista, incluyendo la provisión de imágenes de los lugares. Presentaremos las ofertas finales para la votación que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2018 y finalizará el 31 de julio de 2018.

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WHBPC Call for Bids

Posted on by Mark Aseltine

The World Hardcourt Bike Polo Organising Board is seeking early bids to host the 9th edition of the World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship.

As previously advised, bids will be accepted only from Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Interested host clubs or regions are asked to complete the following form to provide information on their preliminary bid by 13 May 2018 – https://goo.gl/forms/Ituz5y5p3e5c5Zf72

Where information is unknown, note that in the form. Bidders will have an opportunity to update and refine their bid prior to a community-wide vote.

Bids will be presented to the polo community for feedback and discussion from mid May 2018. No new bidders will be accepted after 13 May 2018!

Bidders will be asked to submit final bids by 30 June 2018 and a vote of the community will take place in July 2018 with the winning bid announced in early August 2018.

Please note: the bid form does not include competition format (i.e. 3v3 or squad). Our top priority is finding a host club. Without a host, the competition format is irrelevant.

If anyone has any questions please contact your local rep about the bid.

Asia
Ai Tanaka
xxxaiaiaixxx@gmail.com
Member of the Japanese Bike Polo Association

Australia/New Zealand
Nick Dixon-Wilmshurst
xoqz01@gmail.com
Canberra representative on the Australasian Hardcourt Bike Polo Association

Europe
Gernot Gruber aka. Django
eurohardcourt@gmail.com
Member of the European Hardcourt Bikepolo Association

Latin America
Vero Enríquez Ruiz
vero.enriquez.ruiz@gmail.com
Member of the Latin American Bike Polo Association

North America
Mark Aseltine
mark@nahardcourt.com
NAH Tournament Director

2018 World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship Announcement

Posted on by Mark Aseltine

Since the 2017 World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship, an informal group with members in official or semi-official roles in the five bike polo regions (NA/EU/ANZ/LA/ASIA) have been discussing the future World Championships.

The current group involved with this discussion are:

  • Asia
    Ai Tanaka
    xxxaiaiaixxx@gmail.com
    Member of the Japanese Bike Polo Association
  • Australia/New Zealand
    Nick Dixon-Wilmshurst
    xoqz01@gmail.com
    Canberra representative on the Australasian Hardcourt Bike Polo Association
  • Europe
    Gernot Gruber aka. Django
    eurohardcourt@gmail.com
    Member of the European Hardcourt Bikepolo Association
  • Latin America
    Vero Enríquez Ruiz
    vero.enriquez.ruiz@gmail.com
    Member of the Latin American Bike Polo Association
  • North America
    Mark Aseltine
    mark@nahardcourt.com
    NAH Tournament Director

We have been conversing for a couple months now and so far our conversations have been productive. They are ongoing and have been revolving around a few key questions.

We want to find a way to answer questions such as:

  • How do we determine who hosts the WHBPC?
  • What format should the WHBPC be?
  • How often should the WHBPC be held?
  • How do we properly represent the world community?

We have agreed that the community needs to make a decision on the host of the next WHBPC sooner than later.

We have also agreed that the region that last hosted the WHBPC (i.e. North America) should not be able to submit a bid, and that the host region before that (i.e. Australasia) should only get a chance to bid if no other region bids. That leaves Asia, Europe and Latin America as potential bidders.

The next step is to determine the bid criteria, a bidding timeline, and a method of voting on the bids. Questions on format and timing may be more difficult to resolve but we believe it can be done.

Before we go too far, we wanted the community to know what we are doing and how to get involved. All regions will be invited to add a second representative to the group as discussions continue. However, we wish to hear from all interested players so please get in touch with your reps (above) and tell them your ideas and together we can get the best results for the community.

2017 WHBPC Survey

Posted on by Mark Aseltine

We are gathering feedback from this year’s WHBPC and would love to get your input. This survey is for everyone, whether you watched from home, played in the Wildcard or competed in the finals! This information will help organizers of future world championships. Thank you!

Take the Survey!