Federation of International Polo was founded in 1983 with headquarters in Beverly Hills, and currently represents the national polo associations of more than 80 countries. For other uses, see: Beverly Hills (disambiguation). ... Polo is played by two teams each composed of four players mounted on horseback and equipped with long, wooden mallets. ...
The Federation of International Polo produces the International Rules of Polo through a cooperative agreement with the Asociación Argentina de Polo [1], the Hurlingham Polo Association in the United Kingdom [2], plus the United States Polo Association [3]. The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the governing body [polo] in the [UK], [Ireland] and many other countries throughout the world. ...
In addition to organising international tournaments, FIP also develops international tournaments for children, conducts umpiring and coaching seminars and encourages participation in the sport of polo at all levels and ages.