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No horses, no problem. Say hello to polo on bikes

What do you get when you combine hockey, horse polo, cycling and soccer?

The answer is a bit of a surprise: bike polo.

It's a game that draws inspiration from a variety of sports but stands out thanks to its star player — the humble bike.

"[The] essence of bike polo is kind of work with what you have: an outdoor rink, a concrete pad, big net, small nets, old bike, new bike," said Alexander Dakers, a player with Calgary Bike Polo, a club that focuses on bringing together enthusiasts in the city. 

According to Dakers, a player doesn't need to own a specialized bike to participate. An "old school and bare-bones bike" works just as well as a more customized one. The important thing is to be a team player who's enthusiastic about the sport.

Calgary Bike Polo, which was officially founded in 2004, is an inclusive group that is open to anyone interested in playing the game, regardless of experience, age, background and gender.

"It definitely is like kind of a learning curve. But as long as you're just, like, down to have a good time with us … we're [a] very supportive club," said member Jessica Arndt. 

"We're ready to lend you our bikes or mallets or, like, show you what you need to do, tell you the rules, explain things specifically."

Arndt believes that mastering the art of maintaining a fine balance plays an important role in the sport. Another skill that needs some practice is learning how to handle the ball while riding a bike during a fast-paced game.

A typical match begins with a "joust" with the ball in the middle of a tennis court or outdoor hockey rink. A player from each team attempts to get the ball and pass it to a teammate, who tries to score a goal.

"You're basically working with your team rotating around, no

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