About Us

Our History

Historical team photo

Founded in 2023, the Waiki'i Interscholastic Polo Team has quickly become a cornerstone of youth polo in Hawai'i, blending the time-honored traditions of Hawaiian paniolo culture with the prestige of competitive polo.



Over the years, we've grown from a small group of enthusiastic players into a well-recognized program that competes for regional and national titles. Based in Waimea on Hawai'i Island, we proudly represent our island community in the United States Polo Association's Interscholastic Program.



Dedicated to expanding access to the sport, we welcome high school athletes of all backgrounds and experience levels, providing them with the opportunity to grow as players, teammates, and leaders both on and off the field.

Our Mission

Excellence in Sport

Developing skilled polo players through dedicated training and competition

Academic Success

Promoting academic achievement alongside athletic excellence

Character Building

Fostering leadership, teamwork, horsemanship, and sportsmanship

Our Facilities

Polo Field

Access to a grass polo field during the outdoor club season

Dismounted Practices

Hitting pony practices and film review for players

Training Arena

Dedicated practice arena for horsemanship and skill development

Statistics

2025 Waiki'i Open Team

2025 open team photo

From left: Ethan Matsui, Charles Tang, Benjamin Tang, Savannah Matsui, and Coach Jed Ednie

Tournament Results

  • 3rd Place at Open National Interscholastic Championship
  • 1st Place at Western Open Regional Championship

Awards Received

  • National All-Star Player Award
  • National Sportsmanship Award
  • National Best Playing Pony and Best Playing String Awards
  • Regional All-Star Player Award
  • Regional Best Playing Pony Award

2025 Waiki'i Girls Team

2025 girls team photo

From left: Hannah Elperin, Carolina Mast, Coach Jed Ednie, and Kayah Lieto

Tournament Results

  • 5th at Western Girls Regional Championship

2024 Waiki'i Open Team

2024 open team photo

From left: Paxton Best, Charles Tang, Ethan Matsui, Benjamin Tang, and Coach Jed Ednie

Tournament Results

  • 5th Place at Open National Interscholastic Championship
  • 2nd Place at Western Open Regional Championship
  • 1st Place at Western Open Preliminary Tournament

Awards Received

  • National Best Playing Pony Award
  • 2X Regional All-Star Player Awards
  • Regional Horsemanship Award
  • 2X Prelims All-Star Player Awards

2024 Waiki'i Girls Team

2024 girls team photo

From left: Coach Jed Ednie, Carolina Mast, Savannah Matsui, Amelie Schwarz, and Layla Gagnon

Tournament Results

  • 2nd at Western Girls Preliminary Tournament

Awards Received

  • Prelims All-Star Player Award
  • Prelims Best Playing Pony Award

2023 Waiki'i Open Team

2023 open team photo

From left: Coach Jed Ednie, Charles Tang, Caleb McKendry, Benjamin Tang, Ethan Matsui

Tournament Results

  • 3rd Place at Western Open Regional Championship
  • 1st Place at Western Open Preliminary Tournament

Awards Received

  • Regional All-Star Player Award
  • 2X Prelims All-Star Player Awards
  • Prelims Best Playing String Award