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2022 POLO RIDER CUP / HAMBURGER POLO CLUB

10. December 2021

Hamburger Polo Club (GER) has joined Las Brisas Polo Club of Chicago (USA) in the field of the 2022 POLO RIDER CUP, which will be held from 8 to 18 June 2022 at the Polo Club of Chantilly, north of Paris.

The Hamburger Polo Club team will comprise the following players:

Caesar Crasemann Hand. 4 GER
Heinrich Dumrath Hand. 4 GER
Caspar Crasemann Hand. 4 GER
Daniel Crasemann Hand. 0 GER

Daniel Crasemann, Captain of Hamburger Polo Club, comments: “It’s a great challenge for our team to return to the POLO RIDER CUP, potentially the new ‘grand slam’ of European Polo and probably one of the best-organized tournaments of our continent. We are very happy to support all the work and effort that Olivier, Benoît and their team are putting into this special event.”

Benoît Perrier, CEO & Co-Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “The Hamburger Polo Club is a strong combination, with four German players in tip-top condition, who know each other well and have excellent ponies. The club has a very offensive line-up with their centre-forwards and extensive playing experience. The Hamburger Polo Club is definitely a very competitive team. We are very proud to welcome them with their captain Daniel Crasemann for the second edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. The Hamburger Polo Club has been part of the POLO RIDER CUP’s history right from the start.”

For more information, please contact GAME POLO at: neus@game-polo.com

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XII FIP World Polo Championship Comes to Palm Beach County in 2022

9. December 2021

Top Rated Global Tournament to be Hosted by the United States Polo Association and Presented by Global Sport-Inspired Brand, U.S. Polo Assn.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 9, 2021) —The United States Polo Association (USPA) and U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the USPA, will welcome the XII FIP World Polo Championship to Palm Beach County, and back to the United States this year, for only the second time in the tournament’s history. The Federation of International Polo (FIP) is the international federation representing the sport of polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Taking place from Oct. 26 – Nov. 6, 2022, with the finals on Nov. 6 at the International Polo Club (IPC) in Wellington, Florida, this will be the first FIP World Polo Championship tournament to be played in Palm Beach County, Florida. Preliminary games will be hosted at the Valiente Polo Farm, also in Wellington, Florida. Similar in scope to soccer’s World Cup, the FIP World Polo Championship is an international competition that brings together polo players from all over the world representing their respective countries. Also this year, will feature some of the best horses with J5 Equestrian supplying over 100 horses for this global event.

“We are proud to host the XII FIP World Polo Championship in Palm Beach County, Florida for the very first time and to have our USA Team, as Host Team, fighting for the coveted trophy,” said Stewart Armstrong, Chairman of the USPA. “This year’s FIP World Polo Championship is sure to be an outstanding event for polo fans in Palm Beach County and broader South Florida, as well as nationally and around the world.”

U.S. Polo Assn. will serve as the Presenting Sponsor and Official Apparel Partner for the Championship. The global, sport-inspired lifestyle brand will also provide the official performance jerseys and other equipment for all playoff events that lead to the Championship.

“As the official brand of the United States Polo Association, U.S. Polo Assn. is honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for the FIP World Polo Championship and honored to support this high-profile, international event,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “This is truly a global event that will resonate with our consumers and sports fans around the world, across 194 countries. We are also excited our partners at ESPN will broadcast the championship finals.”

“The Palm Beach County Sports Commission welcomes the FIP World Polo Championships and is thrilled to add yet another exciting and high-profile event to our sports roster here in the county,” said George Linley, Executive Director at Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “Outstanding sporting events like this help build the presence and reputation of sports in our county while also bringing together our community and supporting the tourism industry. This is a win-win all around.”

To get to the championship, more than 25 countries play across five zones, or regions, fighting for eight team positions. In the end, eight international teams compete for the title of FIP World Polo Champion. The FIP World Polo Championship is hosted every three to four years by a different host country, with the last one played in Australia in 2017, with Argentina being declared the winner. Due to the global pandemic, the scheduled 2020 tournament was moved to 2022 in Palm Beach County, where Argentina will defend its title.

“I would like to thank the USPA, U.S. Polo Assn. and Palm Beach County for their efforts to bring the World Championships to the U.S. and for their outstanding support throughout this process. Achieving this in these exceptionally difficult times speaks to the tremendous commitment of the USPA and U.S. Polo Assn. towards polo and the world polo community,” said Alex Taylor, FIP CEO. “We have all come together with the same goal – to expose more people around the world to this extraordinary sport.”

The 2022 FIP World Polo Championship semi-finals and finals will air on ESPN for the very first time. The series will also air live on Global Polo TV (GPTV), the world’s premier digital destination for polo. For more information visit uspolo.org/fip-world-championship.

“Palm Beach County is so fortunate to host the FIP World Polo Championship here in Wellington, this coming Fall,” said Glenn Jergensen Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council. “This prestigious event welcoming participants and visitors from all over the world allows the Palm Beaches to extend our hospitality from not only our world-class equestrian facilities, but also from our world-class hotels, cultural venues and 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches.”

About U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com and @uspoloassn. For more polo content visit Globalpolo.com.

About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)

The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of more than 200 member clubs with thousands of individual members and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

About Federation of International Polo (FIP)

The Federation of International Polo (FIP) is the international federation representing the sport of polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It was created in 1982 by representatives of eleven national polo associations. FIP’s principal aim is to enhance the image and status of the great game of polo internationally. FIP currently has 80 registered member associations represent over 23,000 players. For more information, please visit www.fippolo.com

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The new POLO+10 WORLD is published

8. December 2021

The past months offered various highlights – among others in Zurich, Berlin or China – and even more unforgettable moments of happiness.

It‘s a philosophy of life that has inspired me a lot. Asked in an interview with POLO+10 about his view of things in life, Sébastien Le Page, President of Polo Park Zurich, quotes from a book by Nietzsche: „Master, what shall I do to be happy? The master answers: just be happy!“ In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we unfortunately too often forget to recognize happiness in the moment and to consciously enjoy it. That‘s why I plan to do just that much more in the future!

The past few months have offered various moments of happiness for polo fans and players: Special highlights included the Elasten Ladies Cup at PoloPark Berlin and the 22nd Zurich International Ladies Cup, where the women once again put on spectacular competitions. Polo is also finally making a comeback in China after the enforced break – and if the plans of hotel CEO Sanjiv Ramdanee are anything to go by, guests on the dream island of Mauritius will be able to watch polo show matches in the future.

So let‘s all look forward to the coming season in 2022, which will unfortunately have a few planning uncertainties due to the pandemic, but will nevertheless hold various new moments of happiness in store for all of us.

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Tournaments and people, polo science and lifestyle – the new issue of POLO+10 WORLD brings you stories from the whole polo universe.

+++ Polo Park Zürich 22nd Zürich International Ladies Polo Cup: “Bringing in international players to mentor our youngest club members, gathering our local- and guest players to grow our polo family and celebrate our love of polo together; this defines the spirit of the Ladies Cup.” +++ Interview with Sébastien Le Page: He is the president of Polo Park Zurich and one of the most colorful minds on the scene. At the end of the 2021 season, POLO+10 met Sébastien Le Page and talked to him about his very personal season review, plans for 2022, highlights, low points and his philosophy of life. +++ ELASTEN Ladies Cup PoloPark Berlin: Team Ingo Pyko Immobilien wins ELASTEN Ladies Cup 2021. Six ladies polo teams with over 100 polo horses took part in the ELASTEN Ladies Cup at PoloPark Berlin. +++ Open de France: La Magdeleine and Polo Park Zürich reach their dream! +++ San Francisco de Asis Polo Cup: The classical San Francisco de Asis tournament is always played after the August break. +++ Polo in China: Polo in China is getting back: Tang Polo Club China hosted the JJ International Launch Tournament in Anping. +++ Sandpolo: Sandpolo returned to Sandbanks for a September weekend of beach arena polo and after parties. The British Beach Polo Championships 2021 (Sandpolo) adjusted magnificently to the later September date hosting their 14th year event over the weekend (Sept 17-18). +++ SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA Polo Cup: SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA Polo Cup 2021 raises nearly $3.5 million in critical funds for vulnerable children in southern africa. +++ 100th Anniversary Oak Brook Polo Cup: The year 2022 marks the 100th Anniversary since the Oak Brook Polo Club was founded in 1922 by businessman and outdoor enthusiast, Paul Butler. +++ Argentina`s Polo Dynasties: The best polo players in the world come from Argentina. POLO+10 takes a look into the history books and presents famous Argentine polo dynasties +++ Polo in Numbers: Argentina, USA and Europe are the big polo nations. More than half of all clubs and players can be found here. But what about the other countries? And how many clubs and players can be found worldwide? POLO+10 did some research and presents the polo universe in terms of numbers. Many thanks to everyone for the great support! +++ The Big Polo History: Playing technique, speed and team spirit – the fascinating sport of polo is attracting more and more people all over the world. An insight into the world of polo. +++ Polo Rules: As in other ball games there are a variety of penalties for fouls in polo. It is important to understand these so as to better follow a game. POLO+10 explain the different foul-situations according to the official rules of the German Polo Association. +++ Windsor Polo Club: Windsor Polo Club had a successful 2020 Spring Season after recovering from bushfires and COVID, and with events slowly returning to “normal”, everyone thought that brighter days were ahead in 2021. Boy, how we were so wrong. +++ Animal physiotherapist and -osteopath Julia Greb: 6 tips how to improve your horse’s health in everyday life! +++ Mauritius: Timeless luxury on the Indian Ocean: The „Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa“ on Mauritius stands up to even the highest demands. A conversation with „Maradiva“ CEO Sanjiv Ramdanee about hotel highlights, breakfast in the afternoon, polo plans and new markets. +++ Long Island: Long Island allows you to travel back to the golden 20s. +++ Six Senses: Six Senses Belize to Open with Secret Beach and Private Island. +++

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“Privacy is our USP.”

7. December 2021

Timeless luxury on the Indian Ocean: The „Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa“ on Mauritius stands up to even the highest demands. A conversation with „Maradiva“ CEO Sanjiv Ramdanee about hotel highlights, breakfast in the afternoon, polo plans and new markets.

“EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME ON MAURITIUS, ANY TIME.”

Interview with Sanjiv Ramdanee, CEO of „Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa“, Mauritius

Mr. Ramdanee, what makes Mauritius so special for you?
The island is one of the places in the world that exudes a very special magic. A magic that every guest should simply experience for themselves. In addition, the Mauritians are known for their hospitality and warm-heartedness. Here everyone feels warmly welcome at any time. This fact also makes every visit so unique.

You were born in Mauritius and your family is the fith generation to live There. What do you appreciate and like most about your home country to this day?
Definitely the great diversity of landscapes and the Mauritian culture. We have a microclimate here and that‘s why, for example, the region in the south is completely different from the one in the north. Every region offers its beautiful attraction and nature. And I would also mention the harmony among people.

You are the CEO of the „Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa“. Why is your hotel one of the best on the island?
I don‘t like to praise the „Maradiva“ myself – but judging by the very positive feedback from our guests, we seem to be doing quite well. (laughs)

For example?
Let me describe it this way. When it comes to the concept of luxury in the hotel sector, two factors are particularly essential in my eyes: space and temporal independence. And that‘s why we offer our guests a particularly large amount of space. Our Luxury Suite Pool Villas and Beachfront Suite Pool Villas are 163 square metres, Exclusive Suite Pool Villas are 220 square metres and Presidential Suite Pool Villas are 345 square metres. To note also that all our villas (65 in total) have a
private pool.

What can you offer vacationers with particularly high demands?
For them we have the Luxury Suite Pool Villa or the Presidential Suite Pool Villa with a size of 345 square meters and a 56 square meter infinty pool in the portfolio. Whatever the size of the villas, privacy is our USP.

You want your guests to feel almost exactly like they are at home?
Exactly! With us, everything is designed to be extremely spacious and airy – regardless of whether it‘s about the bathroom, bedroom or the walk-in closet in XL format. And the concept runs through the entire hotel complex. We offer only 65 villas on 27 hectares. So if you are a guest going to the beach, spa area or restaurant, it will almost always remain familiar quiet and private. And it will almost never happen that anything is overbooked or guests will have to wait for a certain offer.

And what is it about the luxury factor of time?
We offer a full service in case you don‘t want to leave your villa for a day. You feel like enjoying your breakfast only at two o‘clock in the afternoon? No problem! You can book a massage in your villa or a private dinner. We can fulfill almost any wish, whenever you want. There are no fixed time slots, where sometimes in other hotels certain services are offered. No one has to worry about missing out on anything with us. You alone determine the program! And this is very relaxing!

A very special gem is the spa area, right?
Yes, the spa alone is 1200 square meters and we offer many new and innovative treatments there. The fitness area offers the same amount of space.

What kind of guest mix is visiting the „Maradiva“?
Our guests come mainly from European countries like England, France, Germany or Switzerland. But we also have guests from the Gulf States, Russia, China or South Korea.

At the beginning of 2020, you officially announced that you wanted to hold a polo tournament in Mauritius. Then the pandemic intervened… Are your plans still going ahead?
We quickly realized that it would not be possible to organize a complete tournament. For this, it would be essential to fly about 200 polo ponies to Mauritius, which would then have to be quarantined. But that would be too complicated and costly. That‘s why, for the first attempt last year, we actually considered the compromise of organizing polo show matches over a period of two to three days. This would be logistically not so difficult and expensive to manage and still a good opportunity to present this sport to the Mauritians and their guests. But then the pandemic stroke and we had to postpone.

Would you like to make Mauritius even more attractive for guests in the future?
Absolutely! Together with the MTPA, it‘s an important goal to keep offering visitors activities and attractions that they won’t find in other similar destinations.

“WE FULFILL ALMOST EVERY WISH YOU HAVE, WHENEVER YOU HAVE IT.”

“SAFETY IS THE NEW LUXURY.”

Interview with Arvind Bundhun, Director of the „Mauritius Tourism Promotion Agency“ (MTPA)

Which part of Mauritius or which place do you like the most?
This is like choosing a favorite child… But if I had to choose, I would say hiking up Le Morne Peak, a spectacular mountain overlooking an ocean that has as many shades of blue as you can imagine. It‘s so peaceful, and you have a breathtaking view of the interior and the water. Le Morne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a great source of pride for Mauritanians. Also, Bel Ombre on the south coast is a beautiful place where I love to spend time.

What else should guests visiting Mauritius for the first time definitely not miss?
The Chamarel rum distillery is a must, as is the nearby panoramic restaurant „Le Chamarel.“ A fascinating insight into the rich history of Mauritius is offered by the museum „L‘Aventure du Sucre“, a former sugar factory, where exhibits about the cultivation of sugar cane are displayed – by the way, the most important crop on Mauritius and a key factor for the economic development of the country. And if they dare to make an early start, they should definitely go swimming with our dolphins.

As head of MTPA, what strategy are you pursuing to maintain or even expand Mauritius‘ status as a high-end tourist destination?
We always work with an eye to the future. The pandemic was a real shock to global tourism and will have a lasting impact on people‘s travel behavior. We therefore believe that safety is the new luxury. Consumers are choosing vacation destinations like Mauritius that have responded robustly to the pandemic; places they can be sure will stay open and won‘t be red-listed in their home countries.

Does the pandemic also present opportunities?
The pause in global tourism caused by Corona has certainly been an occasion for the industry to reflect on some of its unsustainable practices, and the fresh start now provides a good opportunity for a fresh start. Mauritius has long been a regional leader in sustainable tourism. We are determined to step up these efforts immediately and quickly. This is the duty of the tourism industry to our planet. But we also expect this to become a commercial necessity as more and more consumers prioritize sustainability in their lifestyle choices.

How would you describe the collaboration between you and Sanjiv Ramdanee?
We both grew up in the tourism industry and share the same vision of positioning Mauritius as a luxury destination.

“WE ALWAYS WORK WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE.”

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Six Senses Lisbon to Open in the 17th-century Palácio Lavra and Adjacent Palácio das Pedrosas, Expanding the Brand’s Urban Collection

19. November 2021

By Bettina Faust,

BANGKOK – November 18, 2021 – To translate the Six Senses vision of reconnection into an urban environment, the brand looks for iconic landmarks in some of the world’s most breathtaking downtown addresses and then weaves wellness, sustainable design, bespoke hospitality, and community into the guest experience. Following Istanbul, and with upcoming properties in Rome, New York, London, and Bangkok, Six Senses is now celebrating its entry into the heart of Lisbon. This also adds a second prime destination to its Portuguese portfolio after Six Senses Douro Valley in the heart of the country’s wine region.

Authenticity in the City

As is true with all of the brand’s urban properties, Six Senses Lisbon has been designed with outstanding craftsmanship, comfort, natural materials, and light in mind to ensure both an epicenter and an escape, with spacious seclusion on the inside and seamless access to the city on the doorstep. This time, the heritage buildings are the converted 17th-century Palácio Lavra and the remarkable Palácio de Pedrosas. The latter was built in 1764 for an Italian merchant and then later sold to the Portuguese postal service. Adjacent to the famous Elevator do Lavra funicular railway, Six Senses Lisbon is close to all the city’s cultural highlights including the Coliseu Theater, Politeama Theater and, for fashionistas, the emblematic Liberdade Avenue is just a few meters away.

Once open, Six Senses Lisbon will offer 114 guest rooms within the two buildings. The Palácio de Pedrosas is a journey through time with pieces acquired by the original merchant still in situ, along with classic and modern art, book collections, antique rugs, maps, and handmade textile sculptures. The vibe is contemporary and fresh, juxtaposed with exposed classic architecture and traditional Portuguese furniture. The generous room proportions, large windows and doors, and high ceilings give the hotel a breezy and contemporary flow. The suites feature separate fitted kitchens and outdoor terraces with a dining area and comfy sofas, perfect for a relaxing escape at the end of a busy day spent shopping or visiting the city’s attractions.

The ground floor of the Palácio Lavra has the aesthetic of an artist’s atelier, complete with carved wooden counters and handmade tapestries. Rooms are decorated in warm and earthy tones to envelop guests in comfort, with traditional Portuguese touches such as hand-painted ceramics.

In the main communal areas, the soaring ceilings, playful candelabras, exotic frescos, striking sculptural features, and lush artisanal palette add to the friendly elegance of the space. The design is sharp and the plants are soft, to keep guests connected to nature even when dressed in Donatella.

Six Senses Lisbon is also blessed with unique outdoor spaces including a rooftop terrace with views over the city and a private central garden featuring vine-covered glass atriums, cozy corners, and communal seating with Portuguese fabrics and natural fibers. Separated from the chaos of the city, guests could be forgiven for closing their eyes and believing they can hear waves lapping on the shore.

“What emerges from our latest urban project is not just a collection of individual hotel rooms but a vibrant community and mutual enjoyment of the rooftop bar, library, boutique, Earth Lab, and lounge areas,” says Six Senses Chief Executive Officer Neil Jacobs. “The offering includes differentiated service standards too, with a dedicated on-site team and personal Guest Experience Makers, private catering, in-room spa treatments and catered event planning.”

Culinary Culture

The joy of good food permeates all aspects of Portuguese life, emphasizing simple ingredients that are lovingly and impeccably prepared. The main street restaurant will be guided by the Eat With Six Senses philosophy, where flavors are fresh, and ingredients are seasonal and wholesome. There will also be a specialty organic restaurant in the pretty courtyard, a lively lounge bar, a relaxed greenhouse bar, and an all-day coffee bar.

Spa Journeys

The 1,000 square-meter Six Senses Spa will blend signature therapies and wellness programs for guests and locals alike. Along with eight treatment rooms, there will be indoor and outdoor wet areas, a fitness center, a dance studio, and a yoga pavilion set up for aerial yoga. The tinctures and detox mocktails brewed at the Juice Bar work their magic on the inside while the natural botanicals blended at the Alchemy Bar take 10 years off the outside.

Emotion in Motion

To bring its urban vision to life, Six Senses collaborates with innovative experts in architecture, sustainable engineering, design, hospitality, and development, in this case, Key International and ARD Investment and Development, who together bring over 30 years of experience in global investments and developments. Their expertise focuses on real estate projects that improve customers’ lifestyles through forward-thinking considerations for everyday life, work, convenience, entertainment, and leisure.

“It is a great responsibility for us to restore these magnificent and unique properties in Lisbon,” says Jaime Ardid, Partner at ARD Investment and Development. “We are fortunate and grateful for this opportunity to bring the essence of the two palácios back to life, joining forces with the professional Six Senses team. We’re focusing all our energies on giving Lisbon a cultural landmark the local community can feel proud of and that shines bright for our international guests.”

Six Senses Lisbon is set to open in 2025.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

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USPA North American Cup Begins Friday At Grand Champions Polo Club

18. November 2021

WELLINGTON, Fla., November 11, 2021—The highly-anticipated high goal season gets under way Friday with the USPA North American Cup at Grand Champions Polo Club.

The single-elimination, four-team tournament opens with two semifinal games at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Casablanca plays Newport in the morning game on Field One and Audi meets Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in the afternoon game at 3:30 p.m. on Field Two.

The winners advance Sunday into the championship game on Field 2. The losers will compete in a subsidiary final on Field 1. Start times are to be determined.

The North American Cup is the club‘s first of two 20-goal tournaments of the fall season with a rich tradition in history dating back to 1974. The second high goal tournament is the Nov. 16-21 USPA National 20 Goal.

The tournament has been a mainstay in American and Canadian polo for decades at the 16- to 20-goal level. The inaugural winner was Tulsa with Hall of Famers John T. Oxley and Billy Linfoot, Corky Linfoot and Jim MacGinley.

Nic Roldan

During the late 1990s and early 2000s Calgary Polo Club hosted the tournament with Millarville dominating the competition. The tournament has been held at Grand Champions since 2011 and in 2019 made its debut at Aspen Valley Polo Club before returning to Grand Champions last year.

Team rosters are:

Audi (19)
Marc Ganzi, 2
Nic Roldan, 8
Juancito Bollini 4
Luis Escobar, 5

Casablanca (20)
Grant Ganzi, 3
Kris Kampsen, 6
Jeff Hall, 6
Tommy Biddle, 5

Newport (19)
Gene Goldstein, 1
Sugar Erskine, 6
Agustin Obregon, 6
Pablo Spinacci, 6

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (18)
Melissa Ganzi, 0
Jason Crowder, 6
Santi Toccalino, 8
Juan Bollini, 4

In 2018 in a wild finish, Travieso rallied in the second half to win the coveted North American Cup. Trailing by five goals at halftime, Travieso (Tony Calle, Grant Ganzi, Juan Cruz Merlos, Pite Merlos) staged an incredible comeback for a stunning 14-13 overtime victory over Audi (Wes Finlayson, Brandon Phillips, Pablo Spinacci, Marc Ganzi) in one of the most exciting finishes in North American Cup history.

Santi Toccaliono

In 2019, Aspen-based La Karina (Brian Boyd, Carlitos Gracida, Sebastian Merlos, Kris Kampsen) led from start-to-finish to defeat McClure River Ranch (Hilario Figueras, 3, Pablo Spinacci, 6, Nic Roldan, Stewart Armstrong) with a stunning 15-12 victory to win its‘ 20-goal tournament debut at Aspen Valley Polo Club. It was the first USPA 20-goal tournament ever played in the Rocky Mountains.

In 2020, Casablanca (Grant Ganzi, Henry Porter, Juancito Bollini, Nic Roldan)defeated Newport (Gene Goldstein, Sugar Erskine, Michel Dorignac, Juan Bollini), 14-9, at Grand Champions.

The highlight of the fall season is the Nov. 27 doubleheader with the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo and 10th annual International Cup. Sponsorship packages are available.

Kris Kampsen

Santa Rita Polo Farm has hosted four of five medium goal tournaments. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek won the season-opening Fall Classic; La Indiana won the Tackeria Invitational; Zahedi Chogan won the Fall Plates and Audi won the John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament.

Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm is the largest and most unique private 100-acre polo facility in Wellington with 120 stalls in several self-contained barns, exercise track, five climate-controlled tack rooms, vet room, staff quarters, guest house and polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation and stick-and-ball fields.

During fall, winter and spring seasons, Grand Champions Polo Club, the nation‘s largest club with 13 well-manicured, world-class fields at GCPC and Santa Rita Polo Farm, hosts polo tournaments ranging from six to 26-goal including the 26-goal World Polo League in addition to special events.

Tommy Biddle

During the winter season, Grand Champions and Santa Rita will host 23 tournaments from Jan. 15 to April 15.

The Polo School, a 501c3 organization and stand-alone USPA club, is dedicated to teaching polo to all ages, particularly grass roots youth. Its‘ mission is to provide individuals opportunities in polo at every economic and ability level. Scholarships are available. The Polo School operates in Wellington January through May and September through November. For more information on the Fall Leagues or Polo School contact Director of Operations Juan Bollini at 561-346-1099.

The entire fall season is being live-streamed on Wellington-based ChukkerTV, leaders in polo broadcasting with cutting-edge technology including 4K TV currently making its‘ debut. ChukkerTV also features team challenges and instant replay which made their debut at Grand Champions in January, 2014.

Grand Champions Polo Club caters to men, women and youth polo players at all levels. Its‘ expert staff can customize a complete playing experience including horses, pros and certified umpires in addition to lessons and practice sessions as part of its‘ Polo On Demand program, the only polo club in the U.S. to offer the unique program.

By Sharon Robb
Photos by Candace Ferreira

Grand Champions Polo Club 2021 USPA North American Cup Schedule

Friday 11/12
10:30 a.m. Casablanca vs Newport GCPC Field 1
3:30 p.m. Audi vs Seminole Casino Coconut Creek GCPC Field 2

Sunday 11/14
Subsidiary Final GCPC Field 1
USPA North American Cup Final GCPC Field 2
Times TBD

WELLINGTON, Fla., November 11, 2021—The highly-anticipated high goal season gets under way Friday with the USPA North American Cup at Grand Champions Polo Club. The single-elimination, four-team tournament opens with…

North America, Polo News

Audi Captures John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament; Nic Roldan Named MVP

16. November 2021

WELLINGTON, Fla., November 11, 2021—In an emotionally-charged final, Audi won the John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament Wednesday at Santa Rita Polo Farm.

In front of a good crowd and worldwide ChukkerTV audience, Audi (Sugar Erskine, Nic Roldan, Marc Ganzi, Brandon Phillips) defeated Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Jeff Hall, Juan Bollini), 13-12, in overtime.

With the score tied 12-12 after regulation, Erskine lofted the ball from 45 yards out to score with 5:08 left for an exciting finish.

Juan Bollini of Seminole Coconut Creek Casino defends Marc Ganzi.

Roldan scored a game-high five goals, including three in the sixth chukker, and was named Most Valuable Player. Akiabava, owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm and played by Marc Ganzi was Best Playing Pony.

Since October 23rd Roldan had been plagued by a nagging left ankle sprain (sustained while hiking in Scottsdale, Ariz.) that had been hampering his playing until Wednesday.

MVP Nic Roldan of Audi goes for the big hit past Jason Crowder.

„It‘s good to be back on the field,“ Roldan said. „The ankle injury was nothing dramatic but a bit of a nuisance. Today was the first day I felt pretty good. I wouldn‘t say I was 100 percent but I felt good.“

In the evenly-matched fast-paced game, both teams had scoring opportunities to win in regulation.

Brandon Phillips of Audi pursues the ball with Jason Crowder defending.

The lead changed hands 15 times throughout the game with Audi leading by as many as three goals in the third chukker (7-4) and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek leading by two (10-8) in the fifth chukker and two in the sixth chukker (11-9).

Behind Roldan‘s hot mallet, Audi started to reel in Seminole Casino Coconut Creek early in the sixth chukker. Roldan scored at 5:02 to trail by one, 11-10. Two minutes later Roldan scored again to tie the game at 11-11.

Audi‘s Nic Roldan scoring one of his three goals in the sixth chukker.

Crowder scored the go-ahead goal (12-11) through a crowd of defenders with 2:11 left in regulation. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek had another chance to score but it sailed wide setting up Roldan‘s heroics with 23 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek had the first opportunity to score in the first minute of the game but was unable to capitalize. After Roldan was fouled with 5:15 left he hit a long ball from center field to Phillips who was called off by Erskine who had the clear shot and lofted it over defenders to clinch the game.

Jason Crowder of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek works the near side shot with Marc Ganzi defending.

„I thought it was really a great game to play,“ Roldan said. „It was open and very few fouls. I thought Seminole Casino had a better day. I think they deserved to win that game today. We got lucky in the end.

„We kept fighting. We just never gave up. They were tough and definitely made us work for that victory. With a little bit of luck and a good set play from midfield it was a good game. It was a fun game to play.“

Melissa Ganzi of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek works the ball past Sugar Erskine and Nic Roldan.

In addition to Roldan‘s five goals Erskine and Phillips each had three goals and Ganzi added two.

„It‘s great to win,“ Roldan said. „It‘s great for your confidence. It is a beautiful trophy and it‘s great to have it back.“

Jeff Hall of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek reaches for the ball out of the saddle.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek got balanced scoring from its‘ lineup. Melissa Ganzi, Crowder and Hall each had four goals.

In the Just For The Fun Of It subsidiary game, Newport (Gene Goldstein, Grant Ganzi, Santi Toccalino, Kris Kampsen) defeated WPL (Santos Bollini, Pablo Spinacci, Juancito Bollini, Tommy Biddle), 10-8.

Nic Roldan receives his MVP plaque from awards presenter George Dupont of the National Polo Museum Hall of Fame.

Playing well as a team, Newport had the upper hand for most of the game. WPL had its only lead (2-1) late in the first chukker. After that it was all Newport leading by as many as three (6-3) in the first half.

Newport continued to dominate in the second half leading by three again (8-5) in the fifth chukker and four (10-6) to open the sixth chukker.

Best Playing Pony Akiabava owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm.

Kampsen led scoring with a game-high seven goals. Grant Ganzi had two and Toccalino added one.

Biddle led WPL with three goals. Juancito Bollini and Spinacci each had two and Santos Bollini added one.

Hall of Famer John T. Oxley was a pioneer in polo. The founder of the now-defunct Royal Palm Polo Sports Club in Boca Raton played polo well into his 80s. He started playing at age 46 and won the U.S. Open twice, Sunshine League, Rolex Gold Cup, Monty Waterbury and Silver Cup.

Tommy Biddle of WPL works the ball downfield.

At age 83, Oxley became the oldest player ever to win a major polo event when his team won the International Gold Cup. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. Oxley died of a heart attack at his summer home in Tulsa, Okla. in 1996. He was 87.

The John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament was the fourth of five medium goal tournaments. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek won the season-opening Fall Classic; La Indiana won the Tackeria Invitational; and Zahedi Chogan won the Fall Plates last weekend.

Newport teammates Gene Goldstein and Kris Kampsen double team Santos Bollini.

„This has been the best fall season we have ever had,“ Roldan said. „We are playing 16 to 20-goal polo and it‘s very competitive. The weather is amazing and fields are great. We have a bunch of American players here supporting polo. This is really a good stepping stone for what‘s to come in the future.“

Team sponsor Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, a longtime supporter of polo, offers an energized and upscale local’s casino experience featuring Las Vegas-style Slots, live Table Games, live Poker, award-winning dining and live entertainment.

Grant Ganzi of Newport leans into his shot past Juancito Bollini.

Rated No. 1 by Consumer Reports as the best auto brand overall, Audi is a valued sponsor with a rich winning tradition in polo. The German automobile manufacturer designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury automobiles throughout the world including West Palm Beach.

The high goal tournament season begins Friday with the USPA North American Cup featuring Audi, Casablanca, Newport and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The second high goal tournament, the USPA National 20 Goal is Nov. 16-21.

Gene Goldstein of Newport battles for the ball.

The highlight of the fall season is the Nov. 27 doubleheader with the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo and 10th annual International Cup. Sponsorship packages are available.

Grand Champions Polo Club and Santa Rita Polo Farm is the largest and most unique private 100-acre polo facility in Wellington with 120 stalls in five self-contained barns, exercise track, five climate-controlled tack rooms, vet room, staff quarters, guest house and polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation and stick-and-ball fields.

Kris Kampsen of Newport goes for the hook on Juancito Bollini.

During the winter season, Grand Champions and Santa Rita will host 23 tournaments from Jan. 15 to April 15.

Juan Bollini and Jason Crowder with Andres Samper Seade CEO of Romero Merino Fashion displaying their swag.

The entire fall season will be live-streamed on Wellington-based ChukkerTV, leaders in polo broadcasting with cutting-edge technology including 4K TV currently making its‘ debut. ChukkerTV also features team challenges and instant replay which made their debut at Grand Champions in January, 2014.

Awards table for the John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament.

By Sharon Robb
Photos by Candace Ferreira for ChukkerTV

WELLINGTON, Fla., November 11, 2021—In an emotionally-charged final, Audi won the John T. Oxley Memorial Tournament Wednesday at Santa Rita Polo Farm. In front of a good crowd and worldwide…

Lifestyle, Polo News, Travel & Food

A Breathtaking Expedition, An Adventure Rich in Emotions

15. November 2021

Leading one hundred and thirty-three riders and horses from the gates of the spectacular Wadi Rum desert to the mythical Nabataean lost city of Petra is the crazy and daring bet that Bady Kebir, Benoît Perrier, and their Gallops of Jordan team have just accomplished. Two hundred kilometers on horseback in the desert, eighteen nations represented among the participating riders, more than one hundred and sixty horses, a team of twenty people from France (management, doctors, veterinarians, endurance technicians, media) and with eighty Jordanians recruited locally for supervising and supporting the race. An extraordinary amount of a preparation went into making the Gallops of Jordan an incredible success!

After the Gallops of Oman, Morocco, and India, Bady Kebir and Benoît Perrier have succeeded in their fourth challenge to amaze riders from various horizons with breathtaking desert landscapes. A project which has been in the works since 2019 but postponed from 2020 to 2021 because of Covid. The objective of the Gallops is to discover spectacular sites through an endurance and orienteering race where the well-being of the horses is the absolute priority. Every Gallops edition carefully selects horses locally and their well-being is monitored constantly and extensively throughout the race.

With Absolute Respect of the Horses

Her Royal Highness Princess Alia bint Al Hussein of Jordan, President of the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation, who was immediately won over by the Gallops project, opened the doors to her equestrian clubs. “We had visited practically every equestrian site in Jordan – a good fifteen at least – where there were horses potentially capable of carrying out this endurance trek. After extensive examinations and checks, we selected one hundred and sixty out over two hundred horses which were presented to us. Once the horses were selected, we signed contracts with the owners requiring them to train their horses for endurance racing for two months before the event,” explained Bady Kebir. All the horses arrived safely and in good health at the finish line thanks to the extensive and rigorous surveillance of the four veterinarians who monitored the health and well-being of the horses. In every Gallops event, inseparable pairs have been formed between rider and horse to the point of not being able to be separated from each other. Three competitors are in the process of acquiring and importing their Jordanian horses to be reunited together in their new forever home.

Strong Emotions

Whilst the finish line in front of the temple of Petra made famous by Indiana Jones was the crowning moment of the Gallops of Jordan, the five days of the adventure were marked by unforgettable moments. The highlights include the Gallops’ famous and legendary White Party in the desert in the spectacular setting of red and ochre rock formations sculpted by time where the competitors danced under the stars, and the majestic Gala Closing Ceremony in the sumptuous setting of Little Petra with members of the Jordanian Royal Family and foreign Ambassadors of the participating Nations present.

On a human level, everyone was extremely moved and inspired by the lesson of courage and optimism shown by Belgian rider Émeline Parmentier, a victim of a car accident who had both legs amputated at 23 years old. Her dream was to participate in the Gallops and reach the finish line in Petra. Goal achieved: „I set myself a pretty huge challenge, I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. I have also done it for other people who may experience the same difficulties as me, to prove to them that anything is possible and help them realize their dreams too.“ Courageous and inspiring!

Another emotional moment: the arrival at Petra of Her Royal Highness, the young Jordanian Princess Jalila bint Ali, niece of His Royal Highness King Abdullah II of Jordan, discovered that her father, His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Hussein, returning from a diplomatic trip in Europe, surprised her at the finish line. Her Royal Highness Princess Jalila, 16, is an endurance enthusiast and trains hard with the goal of competing for her country in international competitions. She arrived without difficulty, surrounded by her trainer, Jehad Shhaltough, at the end of the 200-kilometer race! Other participants struggled a bit more to arrive at the finish line, but all the teams successfully crossed the finish line. The participants are already asking the Gallops organization where the next edition of the “Gallops” will be taking place! Bady Kebir, who is currently recovering from all the hard work and energy deployed from this magnificent edition, has told us that the next edition might be held in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Patagonia. Even before the participants had arrived back home, there is already a list of participants signed up for the next Gallops adventure no matter where the next location will be. The Gallops of Jordan was fully booked several months in advance and had a long waiting list. Participants are advised to book very early in order to secure a place on this extraordinary adventure of a lifetime.

Competition Results:
1st BLUE GHALLAH (France) – 2nd QUAZANE (France) – 3rd Royal Calvary of Oman (Oman)

Participating Nations:
Afghanistan, Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands.

Base Camp: Bait Ali
The start of the race was at the Bait Ali Lodge Camp where the teams stayed for the two days preceding the race. At the gateway to the sublime desert of Wadi Rum, this establishment is an oasis in a desert with rooms and tents furnished with comfortable beds of a superior quality far beyond your standard desert camp. Surrounded by a Bedouin-style enclosure, it is equipped with a superb swimming pool and an excellent restaurant with a bar serving magnificent Jordanian wine. Bait Ali overflows with desert lifestyle and architecture, which is an excellent starting point to discover the Wadi Rum desert on foot, horseback or by car (the staff of Bait Ali, in particular Mohammed, will organize these desert treks for you). In true Lawrence of Arabia style, you should hop on board the famous Hejaz Railway train for an exhilarating and historical reconstruction of the Arab Revolt led by Lawrence of Arabia against the Ottoman Empire. (www.baitali.com)

Photo: R&B Presse / P. Renauldon

Leading one hundred and thirty-three riders and horses from the gates of the spectacular Wadi Rum desert to the mythical Nabataean lost city of Petra is the crazy and daring…

Europe, Polo News

Change at the top of Germany’s largest Polo Club, Rhein Polo Club Düsseldorf e.V. 

9. November 2021

With the withdrawal from active polo, Theodor J. Tantzen decided to pass on his position as chairman of the board of Rhein Polo Club Düsseldorf e.V.

Even in the run-up to a candidacy as a possible successor, Theodor J. Tantzen spoke out in favor of his preferred candidate Udo Klein-Bölting and proposed him to the members of Rhein Polo Club Düsseldorf e. V.

On November 3rd 2021, the general assembly unanimously confirmed Udo Klein-Bölting in his new position as chairman of the board. Daniel Hauss was elected as his deputy, Philipp Gesell continues to act as CFO.

With the withdrawal from active polo, Theodor J. Tantzen decided to pass on his position as chairman of the board of Rhein Polo Club Düsseldorf e.V. Even in the run-up…

North America, Polo News

Aspen Valley Polo Club’s Summer Polo Benefit Tops $500,000

8. November 2021

By Sharon Robb
Photos by Nick Tininenko for ChukkerTV

CARBONDALE, Colo., November 5, 2021 — After a year‘s hiatus because of the pandemic, the Summer Polo Benefit at Aspen Valley Polo Club raised more than $500,000 for the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation.

The club‘s summer marquis event, hosted by owners Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Aspen Valley Hospital, held the capacity to 200 VIP attendees adhering to COVID safety precautions, but still managed to raise the second highest total since the event was created in 2016.

„That was kind of a surprise,“ said Deborah Breen, Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation President and CEO. „At one point when we were planning this early-on I was thinking let‘s not lose money. We didn‘t know how many people we were going to be able accommodate or how many people would be willing to come to an event while we were still grappling with COVID and still are.

„We were just delighted that people stepped up in such a big way and helped out,“ Breen continued. „As per usual the players just jumped in, in a great way. Nacho Figueras was great. He auctioned himself off three times and brought in $60,000 alone. Nic Roldan also did a package where he offered to do a private lesson for up to six and champagne picnic with them. They were just great.

„We had a couple of trips that sold including a trip to Bordeaux (France), that was the top auction item and sold for over $16,000. We had some other great packages from a lot of businesses. The community really stepped up to support some great sponsors including Gucci and Lugano Diamonds. It was just a really great community event.“

Guest auctioneer John Sarpa, Chair of the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, served as emcee and auctioneer.

The fun, day-long event was held August 22 during the finals of the Rocky Mountain Open won by Casablanca (Marc Ganzi, Grant Ganzi, Gonzalito Pieres, Torito Ruiz) and Carbondale Classic, won by White Claw (Waqqas al-Siddiq, Vinny Sangaline, Gonzalito Pieres, Nacho Badiola).

It was a winning combination of polo, sponsors, donors and live auction between matches raising much-needed funding for hospital projects.

Alpine Bank and Vectra Bank were the event‘s top two sponsors. Martin Engineering, Crown Chocolate, The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute and Lugano Diamonds were major supporters.

Other businesses and individuals who provided special underwriting support were: Alchemy Concert Systems, Aspen Times, Aspen Brewing Company, AVH‘s Castle Creek Cafe, Basalt Mini Storage, Beverly Hills Caviar, Catena Wine, ChukkerTV, Decorative Materials, Fiji Water, Flowers by Harrington Smith, Jay‘s Valet, Made Here Beer, Mountain Waste and Recycling, Piattelli Wine, Premier Party Rental, Corrine and Lenny Sands, Starbucks, Sundance Liquor and Gifts, Sharon and Todd Thaden and Vertex Close Protection.

Guests in the fieldside VIP tent enjoyed a lavish menu prepared with white-glove service and impeccable attention to detail by Caribou Catering.

The Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, now in its ninth year after being formed in 2012, is a non-profit solely focused on encouraging philanthropic support for the current and future needs of Aspen Valley Hospital. Breen was named the foundation‘s first president in January 2013 after working in the philanthropic field for 17 years.

„It just continues to grow and gain traction, and we are thrilled to be a part of it and honored to be working with the Ganzis,“ Breen said. „They always go above and beyond. They are so gracious and welcoming.“

Five years ago Breen and Event Chair Melissa Ganzi decided to turn the Community Day celebrating its anniversary into „something special“ with a „build it, they will come“ mentality.

Breen and her staff have already begun working on the August 2022 event. Dates are still being finalized. Before that, they are focused on the Dec. 16-20 Aspen World Snow Polo Championship. Aspen Valley Polo Club again has designated Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation as the philanthropic partner for the popular snow polo event.

Aspen Valley Hospital is an important asset that delivers excellent care to the small mountain community, thanks in part to the funds raised at the Summer Polo Event and World Snow Polo Championship. Aspen Valley Hospital has met important goals as evidenced by its high-ratings in patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Aspen Valley Hospital has been proudly serving the community for more than a century. In order to provide high quality healthcare the community deserves, the hospital continues to modernize and expand facilities, improve technology, and add space for clinics and medical specialties.

With over 75 physicians on the medical staff, Aspen Valley Hospital has specialty services in more than 25 areas, with the most visible service areas being emergency/trauma, orthopedics, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, physical and occupational therapy, oncology and infusion, lab/pathology, and maternity.

This past summer, Aspen Valley Polo Club finished another successful and historic season in club and Rocky Mountain Circuit history. With the majestic 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a backdrop, Aspen Valley Polo Club has become the world‘s destination spot for summer polo.

Since Marc and Melissa Ganzi resurrected the club and polo in 2014, polo has increased in popularity in Aspen and surrounding cities with the club‘s offerings of various weekly grass and arena tournaments, Arena & Asado Nights, Kidz Polo, Kids Wheely Polo, The Polo School headed by former 8-goaler Juan Bollini, and Polo On Demand. In addition, the club offers practice sessions for teams competing in the club tournaments.