On this night, each of the four teams scores at least nine goals a game. Meanwhile, fans flip a Frisbee behind a Suburban loaded with savory treats. Arena polo began there in '92. It draws hundreds of Friday night fans, but most barely glance in the direction of the games. A sport that has origins back to 525 B.C. Persia, polo resembles hockey.
Players ride horses, hit a ball with a mallet and attempt to score goals.
Players mis-hit the ball. The promoters of Friday Twilight Polo at the Great Meadow regard the arena version as an alternative. To have a good time and, most importantly, to be seen, costs plenty. Another fan suggests polo beats going to a bar. It was something different to do on a Friday night and a nice way to unwind after a long week of commuting 70 miles a day.