Polo taken. The official set of rules and rules interpretations are reviewed and published annually by each country's polo association. Most of the smaller associations follow the rules of the Hurlingham Polo Association, the national governing body of the sport of polo in the United Kingdom, and the United States Polo Association. Outdoor or field polo consists of four to eight 7-minute chukkas, between or during which players change mounts. At the end of each 7 minute chukka, play continues for an additional 30 seconds or until a stoppage in play, whichever comes first. There is a four-minute interval between chukkas
Water polo in Dorset competition. The sport has continued to grow and teams are now competing outside the county. The Dorset Water Polo League runs from October to June and leagues currently run for the following categories:- A trophy first competed for in 1931. The current holders are Bournemouth Swimming Club. The county operates a development day once a term basis at St Mary's School, Shaftesbury for players looking to develop their skills. Top level coaches are often brought in to give players a level of training above their clubs. County teams play at ASA South West Regional Championships on an annual basis in