For the last year and a bit I have been spending much of what little free time I have playing hardcourt bike polo. I have never been big on sports, so I was surprised to discover inside myself a passion so great that it has brought me to new places, introduced me to new people, and stirred a desire to improve and excel like none I have ever known. This blog chronicles a few of the events I have participated in over that year, as well as several especially enjoyable sunny afternoons of pickup. Thank you to my club, East Van Bike Polo, for the challenge, inspiration, and good times. More importantly, thank you to my special lady, Jolene, for putting up with my ever-engulfing obsession. In a couple of weeks I am traveling to Calgary to participate in the North American Championships (NAHBPC 2011). I don't really think that I can compete at that level yet, but I am extremely excited for what I will learn from the challenge, and can't wait to see all my old Winnipeg friends and face them on the court. Please enjoy the photographs below, I only wish they could come close to documenting the truly great times I have had, on the court and off.
The devil himself defends my spokes
Sock style at the Victoria Winter Mixer
Tom lines up
Bill's posse
Rory slayed the beast
Springtime visits the night court
Lisa at the opening ceremonies
The first built-to-specifications polo courts in the world
Rory takes a dump on the mallets
Back in Victoria for "Balls in the City"
Martin's got a question and Geoffrey's attention
Dog collar
Ladies and gentlemen, Robbie Boards.
Moonlit walk to the ocean
Victoria harbour
The new polo whip
Courtside mechanics help assemble Shannon's new 1x1
The sun finally shines on East Van - Saturday July 23, 2011
