Ever wondered what happens when cutting-edge technology meets the tradition-steeped world of polo? This episode delivers the answer through an exhilarating conversation with Alice Walsh and Rosanna Turk, the dynamic duo behind Line Up Polo.
These two childhood rivals-turned-business partners share their remarkable journey from competing against each other in pony club tournaments to collaborating on a digital platform that's revolutionizing how polo is organized, played, and experienced. What began as Alice's computer science project has evolved into a comprehensive solution addressing the sport's desperate need for modernization.
The brilliance of Line Up Polo lies in its dual-sided approach. For club managers drowning in administrative chaos (described hilariously as "herding cats"), their platform streamlines tournament organization, team management, and fixture scheduling. Meanwhile, players and fans gain unprecedented access to live scoring, statistics, and match details through an intuitive app that makes polo more accessible than ever.
Most fascinating is how their data collection is challenging polo's status quo. In a sport where professional opportunities have traditionally depended on who you know, Line Up's performance analytics provide patrons with objective criteria for team selection. As Rosanna puts it, "Data doesn't have bias," potentially democratizing access to playing opportunities based on demonstrable skill rather than connections.
The conversation dives deep into the adrenaline-fueled nature of polo, with both founders confessing their love for the sport's unique combination of speed, skill, and bravery. Alice's self-described "ADHD brain" found its perfect match in polo's all-consuming intensity – perhaps explaining why so many executives and entrepreneurs are drawn to the game as their ultimate stress release.
Ready to experience polo's digital revolution? Download the Line Up Polo app to follow tournaments worldwide, or contact them through their website to explore how their premium analytics could transform your team's performance. The future of polo is here – and it's brilliantly data-driven.
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About Lineup Polo
Lineup Polo was built to revolutionize how polo is managed and experienced. With a mission to support the polo community and expand the sport’s reach, the platform digitizes processes and centralizes communication. Lineup Polo is committed to the game's future.
Available as a free app and web portal, Lineup Polo allows clubs to manage tournaments, automate leagues, payments, and memberships, building a new digital ecosystem for polo.
About Outside The Boards™
Founded after witnessing their first polo match in 2012, Outside The Boards™ seeks to share the sport’s beauty, intensity, and lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best practices, insights, trends, and consulting, OTB™ helps stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and navigate the sport with clarity...
