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8. June 2023

The Balance launches the world‘s first offshore RehabClinic program on Superyachts.

Each one of us has at some time in our lives felt the healing power of the ocean. The vast expanse of the sea has a calming effect on our minds, providing a respite from our hectic lives. The power of water and the sea is profound and humbling, its effects are not merely sensory but scientific, with studies reporting that negative ions produced by the churning ocean waves have a revitalizing and calming impact on depression, addiction and overall mental health.

Such is the healing prowess of the ocean that it has inspired the future of luxury healthcare. The advent of experiential yacht-based treatment programs combining cutting-edge medical technology with the science-backed therapeutic properties of the sea marks a significant shift in the approach to mental health wellness and addiction treatment.

Known as the World’s premier luxury rehab centre and mental health clinic, The Balance has already gained a reputation for excellence. Providing leading rehabilitative and mental health services in dedicated centres in Mallorca, London, and Zurich with affiliations in New York. Now to meet the needs of its strictly confidential clientele, the facility is now ready to launch something new – superyacht-based clinic for the ultimate in privacy and luxury.  

Offering top-rated recovery treatment programmes to support a wide range of emotional, physical, and psychological issues, The Balance off-shore rehab programmes include a comprehensive medical check-up – including external health assessments – and the creation of a tailored unlimited treatment plan, which can include one-client only exclusive hospitality. The Balance approach treatments will be configured to tackle the root causes of individual health concerns and will feature a holistic approach to any problems. Including biochemical restoration, 24/7 access to a live-in personal manager, a personal chef and diet plan, and the latest technology-based therapies.   

As a luxury rehabilitation centre, The Balance is known for specialising in the treatment of substance abuse and behavioural dependencies, but it also offers far-reaching support for mental health conditions, eating disorders, trauma and complex PTSD, dual diagnosis, and other mental health and psychiatric conditions, including ADHD and OCD. Family and couples therapy is also available, and an entourage can be accommodated.  

These unique offshore programs provided by The Balance Luxury RehabClinic, blur the line between luxury travel and healthcare. They transform the traditional concept of rehabilitation, creating a tranquil space aboard a yacht to provide an unparalleled environment for recovery. As Dr. Sarah Boss, Clinical Director at The Balance, explains, “A holistic approach is critical in recovery as it acknowledges the complexity of human beings. We are not just physical bodies; our mental, emotional, and spiritual states play a crucial role in our overall health.”

Embracing the idyllic and serene environment of the sea, these programs provide a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. While traditional healthcare approaches have yielded results, this innovative blend of luxury, experiential therapy, and scientific research adds a new dimension to the recovery process in both their rehabilitation and medical
retreat programs.

Maria Alekseenko Magan, founder of The Experiential Yachting Forum, a platform advocating the future of human potential onboard superyachts, affirms, “Traditional methodologies for approaching mental and physical health are in the process of evolving.”

This evolution of healthcare, where the ‘water world’ plays an integral part in the treatment process, represents a shift into an era of the Experience Economy. “We are entering a new era where the sea, the floating facilities, and the activities conducted on it can play a much more important role in a holistic approach to healthcare,” Magan continues. Here, the ocean becomes an immersive element of recovery, demonstrating the transformative power of experiential healthcare.

As we look ahead, this fusion of luxury, science, and nature illustrates the evolving face of top-end healthcare. With The Balance leading the way, the future of recovery and rehabilitation could indeed be at sea, capitalizing on the healing power of the ocean and advanced technology. This revolution not only provides transformative experiences to those on the journey to recovery but also creates a paradigm shift in how we perceive and approach healthcare.

“This evolution marks a transformative moment in top-end healthcare, revolutionizing the way we view recovery. Within these innovative experiential yacht-based recovery programs, the importance of a personalized approach cannot be overstated. As every individual has unique needs, past experiences, and challenges, treatment should be tailored accordingly. This emphasis on individuality is a key feature of these programs.” says Abdullah Boulad, founder and CEO of The Balance.

Moreover, these yacht-based programs prioritize privacy and discretion, allowing individuals to focus on their recovery without fear of public scrutiny or stigma. This discreteness, coupled with luxurious accommodations and amenities, ensures that every aspect of the individual’s journey is as comfortable
as possible. Boulad continues.

It is a bright dawn for these experiential yacht-based recovery programs, underscoring the growing recognition of the interplay between physical surroundings and mental health. The merging of luxury, technology, and the therapeutic properties of the sea provides a template for the future of top-end healthcare.

www.balanceluxuryrehab.com

Text Linda Myburgh and Zak Williamson
Photography Sarah Savage

About THE BALANCE:

THE BALANCE is a luxury retreat in Mallorca specialising in exclusive and discreet rehab care. The founder and managing director of THE BALANCE is the Swiss entrepreneur Abdullah Boulad (43).

With a multidisciplinary team of around 30 doctors, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, case managers and a whole range of complementary therapists, he has created one of the most renowned therapy facilities for addiction problems, mental illness and health issues in the world. Here he offers his clients individually tailored cures in luxurious surroundings.

The offer comprises the three pillars of addiction therapy (alcohol, drugs, medication, sex etc.), mental illness (anxiety disorders, burnout, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder) and health treatment (stress, anti-aging, chronic pain, sleep disorders etc.).

A focus of THE BALANCE’s evidence-based medical concept is also on the use of the latest scientific and technology-based therapy approaches, such as neuro- and biofeedback systems or transcranial direct current stimulation, for which the company permanently invests large sums in new technologies and medical equipment.

The medical director is Dr. Sarah Boss. THE BALANCE is exclusively for private patients.

The Balance launches the world‘s first offshore RehabClinic program on Superyachts. Each one of us has at some time in our lives felt the healing power of the ocean. The…

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Polo Park Tiam

30. May 2023

A New Beacon for Polo in Northern Germany

Situated between Bremen and Hamburg, Polo Park Tiam is making a name for itself as Germany’s most exclusive polo club. With first-class facilities and a dedication to fostering the next generation of players, it is revolutionising the sport.

Highlight of the Northern German Polo Scene: Polo Park Tiam

Set amidst an expansive sea of meadows and pastures, a new gem of German polo is emerging between Bremen and Hamburg: Polo Park Tiam. Sarah Schrader’s intensive search up and down the country, concluded near Hamburg, where she found the perfect location for a polo club. The Polo Park Tiam, a 22-hectare polo oasis in the Elbe-Weser triangle, opened its doors in the spring of 2022.

A Polo Paradise near Hamburg

For both polo enthusiasts and professionals, the Polo Park in Neu Bretel provides an extensive infrastructure: a large full-size cancha that can be divided into two playing fields, a two-kilometer-long canter track, a 60×40-metre outdoor riding arena, and an indoor polo arena. “Our strength lies in our manageability,” emphasizes Sarah Schrader. The facility offers 20 stables, half- or full livery services and everything the heart of a polo enthusiast could wish for, such as a solarium and a horse walker. Although the facility could theoretically be expanded to 70 stables, this does not align with Sarah Schrader’s philosophy. Her declared goal is to meet the highest expectations of horses and riders in the areas of training, sport, and breeding.

A unique selling point of Polo Park Tiam is the impressive 60x40metre indoor arena. It is the only establishment of its kind in Europe, as confidently stated by the manager. Regardless of the weather, horses and riders can train in Neu Bretel all year round.

Polo Park Tiam hosts four annual competitions, two of which are held in the light-flooded indoor arena and 2 on the extensive outdoor playing fields. Sarah Schrader invites participants to these tournaments twice a year. Horses are turned out every day and enjoy the generous 20 hectares of pasture and paddocks.

Women-Power in Polo

Besides a successful career in real estate, project development, and interior design in Hamburg, Sarah Schrader’s true passion has always been for the sport of polo. Sarah’s keen eye and sensitivity for aesthetic designs is evident in every corner of Polo Park Tiam, particularly in the stylish and charming Polo Riders’ Lounge. The Persian-born designer named her riding facility “Tiam”, Persian for “my eyesight.” This name underlines her profound connection to the sport and simultaneously alludes to polo’s historical roots, which trace back to the 6th century BC in Iran and the Near East.

At that time, women were already actively involved in polo – a fact that Sarah Schrader, loves to emphasize. At Polo Park Tiam is she is dedicated to promoting and supporting women’s polo, even by using her own magnificent Appaloosa stallion Sopreso.

Sopreso, a breeding stallion showing a distinctive colour pattern across his back and hips, contributes to Sarah’s goal of breeding reliable, safe, and easily manageable polo ponies. Through this, she aims to make the sport of polo more appealing to women, children, and young people.

Despite a handicap of -2, Sarah Schrader shares her passion for polo with others, introducing them to the sport. Within the park’s Polo Academy, international professionals offer courses catering to all skill levels.

Text Sabine von der Decken
Photography Mark Intelmann & Rene Sivert

A New Beacon for Polo in Northern Germany Situated between Bremen and Hamburg, Polo Park Tiam is making a name for itself as Germany’s most exclusive polo club. With first-class…

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6th International German ARENA Polo Championship 19-21.05.2023

25. May 2023

Team BRW Finanz AG Wins!”

Three incredibly exciting days have just wrapped up. Six international polo teams competed in the 6th International German ARENA Polo Championship.

Following its successful premiere in 2022, the residents of Braunschweig were once again thrilled to witness the 6th International German ARENA Polo Championship 2023 at Lünischteich. Across the three match days, around 2000 guests and visitors were welcomed in public and VIP areas, as well as at the charity and gala evening. All matches were skilfully narrated by “the Voice of Polo”, Jan Erik Franck. The German Championships concluded with a Gala and Charity Evening on Saturday. Organisers Hildegard and Alessa Eckhardt, alongside Mayoress Antonelli, welcomed guests, sponsors, polo teams, football coach Michael Schiele of Eintracht Braunschweig, along with the team’s management and a delegation of players.

The final Sunday brought ideal conditions with 26 degrees and sunshine. The BRW Finanz team won an incredibly tense match against Team Clavey with a score of 15:11, thus crowning them as the returning German ARENA Champions 2023.

On behalf of the President of the German Polo Association, national player Christopher Kirsch awarded medals and the challenge cup to Team Vanessa Schockemöhle, Daniel Deistler and Patrick Maleitzke, the 6-time German ARENA Champions. Vanessa Schockemöhle and Hardy Reuter received awards for the best female and best male player, respectively. The “Best Playing Ponies” were honoured on behalf of the over 80 participating polo horses, both of which are from the Schockemöhle/Maleitzke polo stud farm.

The final standings were as follows:

1st place and German ARENA Champions 2023 – Team BRW Finanz AG
Daniel Deistler (HCP 1)
Vanessa Schockemöhle (HCP 1)
Patrick Maleitzke (HCP 6)

2nd place – Team Clavey
Lucie Lotzkat (HCP 0)
Hardy Reuter (HCP 2)
Giordano Magini (HCP 3)

3rd place – Team Porsche / Compleneo / DHS (Döhler Hosse Stelzer)
René Kleinlugdenbelt (HCP 0)
Enno Grams (HCP 1)
Berty Zalazar (HCP 3)

4th place – Team Polo Sylt
Moritz Schmidt (HCP 1)
Frank Kirschke (HCP 1)
Christopher Kirsch (HCP 4)

5th place – Team Peak Hotel
Uwe Scherer (HCP 1)
Henry Grimme (HCP 1)
Lukas Sdrenka (HCP 3)

6th place – Foundation Löwenbrücke
Jeanette Diekmann / Emily Hase Look (HCP 1)
Thomas Strunck / Johan Funk Gallardo (HCP 1)
Comanche Gallardo (HCP 3)

On Sunday evening, the organisers of grenzgaenger GmbH, Hildegard and Alessa Eckhardt, together with the sports agency Baltic Polo Events GmbH’s Thomas Strunck, were thrilled at how well the event went and how smoothly everything ran. The German Polo Association e.V., has already agreed to host the 7th International German Championship in Braunschweig!

Team BRW Finanz AG Wins!” Three incredibly exciting days have just wrapped up. Six international polo teams competed in the 6th International German ARENA Polo Championship. Following its successful premiere…

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BIANCHET Official Watch & Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP 2023

19. May 2023

BIANCHET, the Swiss tourbillon watch brand, is announced as Official Watch and Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP, held from 14 to 24 June 2023 at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez – Haras de Gassin. (France).

For the second consecutive year, Bianchet partners with POLO RIDER CUP in the prestigious settings of the Polo Club of Saint Tropez Haras de Gassin, where the international tournament will bring together the best polo clubs from around the world for 10 days, all playing with the same rules in a single club.

Bianchet, which creates fine tourbillon timepieces, marrying peerless Haute Horlogerie techniques, high-tech materials, and thousand-year-old design principles, embodies a new essence of style in contemporary watchmaking. The Swiss watch brand partners with organisations and initiatives driven by passion and animated by style and elegance, that reflect the brand’s uncompromising quest for beauty and elegance.

One of the oldest known sports in the world, Polo is a game of precision, balance, strength, and mastery, which marries tradition and timeless elegance. All qualities that are present in every Bianchet tourbillon watch. During this year’s edition of the POLO RIDER CUP, twelve teams, each one representing a different Polo Club, will compete in the sumptuous settings of the Polo Resort & Country Club Saint-Tropez. The tournament will be played with a 10/12 goals handicap, 5 chukkas per game for a total of 30 games.

Rodolfo Festa Bianchet, CEO of Bianchet, comments: “We are thrilled to partner with the POLO RIDER CUP as Official Watch & Timing Partner for the second time. The style and elegance of the Polo horses in the beautiful settings of the French Polo Club Saint-Tropez, coupled with the passion and determination of the players, are the same skills and values that drive Bianchet.’’

Olivier Godallier, President & Founder of GAME POLO, comments: “We are very pleased to partner with Bianchet once again. The POLO RIDER CUP shares similar values with Bianchet, as we both look for excellence and elegance, and the creation of a unique and exclusive experience.’’

About Bianchet (www.bianchet.com)

Bianchet is a new horological independent watchmaker founded by Rodolfo and Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet, located in the Neuchatel area. Following a career in Fintech, the Festa Bianchet couple embarked on a new entrepreneurial project, following their passion and desire to create their own watches.

About GAME POLO (www.poloridercup.com)

GAME POLO is a French sports marketing agency with activities in event management, marketing & sponsoring, licensing & merchandising, TV & digital distribution, and hospitality. GAME POLO is also the Organizer and Promoter of the POLO RIDER CUP and Ladies POLO RIDER CUP.

BIANCHET, the Swiss tourbillon watch brand, is announced as Official Watch and Timing Partner of the POLO RIDER CUP, held from 14 to 24 June 2023 at the Polo Club…

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France World Champion in Arena Polo

11. May 2023

Last weekend, France won the first Arena Polo World Championship after a fantastic final against the United States in the home of world polo, Argentina. A historic achievement for French polo! And an important recognition for the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly where the six players who worked on this success come from.

A victory and a title all the more emblematic as they were won in Argentina, the land of polo par excellence, at the Carona Polo Club, in Capilla del Señor, in the province of Buenos Aires. Six teams were competing in the finals: France and Austria qualified for the European zone, the United States for North America, Morocco for the rest of the world and, last but not least, Argentina and Uruguay, the two strongest nations in South America. France simply beat all these teams!

In the group stage, Les Bleus (Louis Jarrige, Dorian Bulteau and Edwin Robineau) got the better of Morocco, Austria and Uruguay to qualify for the semi-finals against Austria again. With a reshuffled team with the entry of the more experienced Gaëtan Gosset and Adrien Le Gallo, the French team was jeered and dominated 7-5 at the end of the third chukker before delivering an exceptional final chukker by inflicting a 6-0 to the Austrians for a final score of 11-7 that sent them to the final against the United States.

The American team had shown its ambitions before this world championship and was counting on leaving with the title as their n°1 player, Jared Sheldon, handicap 5, had clearly announced in the columns of ClickPolo magazine. Indeed, victory was well underway for them in this final before the French started fighting back and equalized at the very end of regulation time, 8 – 8… to finally win in overtime on a penalty that Gaëtan Gosset did not hesitate to transform to win this first major title for French polo!

It was an unforgettable moment for these players, as Adrien Le Gallo confided: „It was already an emotional moment to hear your national anthem before a world final, it gives a real boost before such a game. The semi-final was particularly hard for us because we had to fight from one end to the other. We completely changed our tactics for the last period, a winning choice that allowed us to lead them 6-0 within a few minutes although we were down by 2 goals at the beginning of the last chukker. We didn‘t know the horses we were riding which was an extra pressure in the semi-final. As a result, we were able to make a more intelligent list of horses for the final.”

“A final against the Americans who are particularly efficient in the arena, but we didn‘t give up until the equalizer that allowed us to get this victory in the extra chukker“. Adrien Le Gallo, like his five teammates, comes from the training branch of the Chantilly Polo Club, which is also the federal center for the preparation of the French teams, and he paid tribute to Philippe Perrier, director of the Polo Club and DTN (national technical director) of the French Polo Federation: „He has been so dedicated to the cause of French polo for many years and I think it is a wonderful reward for him that France has finally won a title in an official championship, even if it is only on sand. When you stand on the podium, it‘s a lot of emotions and you think about all that. It‘s a title won with friends and I‘m happy to have been able to finish the work started by Louis Jarrige and Dorian Bulteau, by qualifying for the finals in this way.”

These tactical changes mentioned by Le Gallo, are the choices that the national coach, Matthieu Delfosse, took from a distance by following the games live and sending chukker by chukker his instructions to his assistant, Celestin Hue who was on the field side in Argentina. An intense coaching which bore its fruits to the greatest happiness of the technician: „It is a huge emotion and joy because the six boys were all fabulous. They showed enormous courage during this final where they were led, badly handled with complicated horses. At the beginning of the game, they had the weight of the challenge of such a final on their shoulders. All day long, I kept telling them that they could win, that they would win. They were not the favorites, far from it, but they always believed in it and they went to get this victory at the end of an incredible suspense, in overtime. It‘s fabulous, I‘m very, very happy for the group and it‘s a great title for French polo, which I hope will be followed by others.”

Ces changements de tactique évoqués par Le Gallo, ce sont les choix que le sélectionneur et entraineur national, Matthieu Delfosse prenait à distance en suivant les matchs en direct et envoyant chukker par chukker ses consignes à son adjoint, Célestin Hue qui était au bord du terrain en Argentine. Un coaching intense qui a porté ses fruits pour le plus grand bonheur du technicien : « C’est une émotion et une joie immenses car les six garçons ont été tous fabuleux. Ils ont fait preuve d’un énorme courage lors de cette finale où ils ont été menés, malmenés avec des chevaux compliqués. Au début de la rencontre, ils avaient le poids de l’enjeu d’une telle finale sur les épaules. Toute la journée, je n’ai eu cesse de leur répéter qu’ils pouvaient gagner, qu’ils allaient gagner. Ils n’étaient pas les favoris, loin de là, mais ils y ont toujours cru et ils sont allés chercher cette victoire au bout d’un suspens incroyable, en overtime. C’est fabuleux, je suis très très content pour le groupe et c’est un beau titre pour le polo français, qui, j’espère, en appellera d’autres ».

WHAT IS ARENA POLO?

Arena is to polo what horse-ball is to pato or what beach-volley is to volleyball. It is played on a sand “court” (arena= sand in Spanish) of smaller size with three players per team instead of four for the „big“ polo and a leather ball the size of a small handball. It requires a lot of reactivity, reflexes and skill with the ball.

For amateur players, arena polo is a less expensive way to play polo. It requires fewer horses and the green fees are lower. For professional players like our six world champions, it is a way to continue training and competing during the winter break when the grass fields are closed. It is undoubtedly thanks to a very competitive French circuit, the Arena Polo Tour, which passes through Chantilly, Fontainebleau, Deauville, La Baule and La Motte-Beuvron, that our French players were able to show themselves particularly ready and competitive for this first World Championship. Thanks to this title, France, and probably Chantilly, will be able to host the second edition of this Mundial de Arena Polo in 2027.

FINAL

France: Gaëtan Gosset 4 (3 goals), Adrien Le Gallo 4 (1) and Edwin Robineau 3 (4). Total: 11.

Substitutes: Louis Jarrige 5, Dorian Bulteau 4 and Célestin Hue 2
Coaches: Matthieu Delfosse and Célestin Hue

United States: Jack McLean 2 (1), Jared Sheldon 5 (6) and Miguel Torres 5 (1). Total: 12.
Substitute: Jorge Vásquez 3.

Progression, France (1-0) 2-4, 5-6, 6-8, 8-8 and 9-8.

Last weekend, France won the first Arena Polo World Championship after a fantastic final against the United States in the home of world polo, Argentina. A historic achievement for French…

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THE POLO NATIONS CUP IS BORN !

4. May 2023

In the world of equestrian sports, the Nations Cup is the flagship team event of a season and a federation for the Olympic disciplines (show jumping, dressage and eventing). The Nations Cup is the only team class in of this mainly individual sport with of course the European, World and Olympic Team Championships. Each year, a national federation can organize only one Nations’ Cup per country.

This concept, which is highly publicized, did not yet exist in polo, even though it is a team sport par excellence! The prospect of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has inspired the French Polo Federation (FFP) and the Chantilly Polo Club: the Polo Nations Cup will be held in June 2023 (from 8 to 18). It will oppose, at a 12-goal level, teams representing a nation and a region or a state selected by their federation with a maximum of two foreign players per team.

In 2024, this Polo Nations Cup will be part of the events held outside the official program organized in the wake of the Paris Olympic Games.

Polo has always been part of the Olympic family and the FIP is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Polo has been an official discipline of the Olympic Games five times. First played at the 1900 Summer Olympics, it was dropped from the program after the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. It was an Anglo-American team that won the first gold medal in 1900, then Great Britain twice (1908 and 1920) before Argentina took over (1924 and 1936).

The Polo Nations Cup will perhaps allow a gradual return to this beautiful era of polo at the Olympic Games, but above all to attract the public around the fields to continue to develop polo in France!

More infos :

Pascal Renauldon – +33 6 08 75 94 07 – p.renauldon@rbpresse.com

Justine Jacquemot – +33 6 77 74 52 94 – justine@chantillypoloclub.com

About the Federation of French Polo (FFP)

The Federation of French Polo is the governing body of polo in France. Created in 2006, its main objective is to make polo accessible to all, to promote the sport throughout France and to support by all means the common interests of its affiliated clubs.

www.francepolo.com

About the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly

In 1995, a group of friends created the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly in the village of Apremont. The grounds and grasslands were previously used for polo, having been chosen by Baron Robert de Rothschild in 1920. In 2004, the club took up the challenge of organising the Polo World Championship. All the games took place on the club’s nine fields. A relaxed, cavalier spirit continues to flourish in this countryside near Paris. The standard of polo continues to improve, with the world’s greatest players coming here regularly, attracted by the various tournaments. The development of polo in France and the Chantilly Polo Club is a shared history!

www.poloclubchantilly.com

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2023 Season Opening at PoloPark Berlin

2. May 2023

Team NetworkX/Polo & Lifestyle London triumphs over Team Ostseebad Sellin in an exhilarating final match. After three thrilling days of polo, over 700 visitors watched as six international teams with more than 100 polo horses opened the 2023 polo season on grass in perfect weather conditions at PoloPark Berlin.

The event included a fantastic program for families, hosted by “the Polo Speaker” Jan Zavazal, and music by polo DJ Sebastian. The typical Argentinean ASADO was also held on Saturday evening at the polo field.

The finals were played in bright sunshine on Sunday, and the results were as follows:

1. Team NetworkX / Polo & Lifestyle London
Ulrike Gabrin (-1)
Marta Gabrin (-2)
Tuky Caivano (+3)
Torsten Klein (-2)

2. Team Ostseebad Sellin
Anna Lena Klickert HCP -2
Daniel Tümpel HCP +1
Jesus Bordoni HCP +2
Max Kexel HCP +1

3. Brand Galaxy Group
Dele Iversen (0)
Jeanette Diekmann (0)
Berty Zalazar (+2)
Josef Fiebich (0)

4. Polo Sylt
Raphael Dwinger (-2)
Sylvia Nutz / Philip Holzammer (-2)
Edgardo Patricio Ford (+2)
Hector Alvarez (+1)

5. Team Heroes AG
Didda Raimann (-1)
Emily Hase Loock (-1)
Emiliano Wagner (+2)
Rainer Raimann (0)

6. Stiftung Löwenbrücke Braunschweig
Thomas Strunck (0)
Bernhard Niederhammer (0)
Svenja Hölty (+1)
Johan Funk Gallardo (+1)

MVP
Marty Gabrin
Best Playing Pony by Max Kexel

© Baltic Polo Events GmbH & Polo Sylt

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Berformance Group Beach Polo World Masters Berlin 2023

28. April 2023

This year, the Grünau lido will once again be the venue for the Beach Polo Masters.

The Grünau lido has once again been transformed into the venue for the Beach Polo Masters, following on from last year’s successful premiere. Despite the current crisis, the event was held with enthusiasm and optimism, although it was an enormous challenge due to the circumstances.

Many companies acted cautiously and were unable to fulfill their commitments, making the support of long-standing partners and sponsors crucial for the success of the tournament. Special thanks were given to the Grünau Lido, the Hennigsen horticultural company, and the roofing company Rostock, as well as to the polo players, some of whom traveled long distances to attend.

They were wished much success in the team games. The fascinating sporting event thrilled everyone involved and showed great potential for future growth.

The BERFORMANCE Beach Polo World Masters Berlin 2023 were hosted by Victoria Herrmann, one of the most likeable and influential personalities of MDR/RBB television, and Alexander Schwarz, a 22-time German champion, European vice-champion, World Cup participant, former German national player, and professional polo player. Referee Octavia Campbell-Davys, who began her polo career in New Zealand in 2003 and has since officiated at numerous tournaments in various countries, ensured that the rules of the game were observed on the polo field.

kontakt@polo-riviera.de www.polo-riviera.de

The pop art painting created by polo player and painter Sarah Schretzmair was auctioned off for €2,600 to the Berformance Group for a charitable cause. Sandy Katzer, a founding member and sponsoring partner from BerlinMed, came up with the idea.

The proceeds will benefit the Eichhof Akademie e.V. equestrian sports association, which was established in April 2023 to promote equestrian sports, animal welfare, nature conservation, and youth welfare. The association is located at the Eichhof Academy near Potsdam and Berlin, where riders and horses are trained and supported based on the classical principles of horsemanship, in addition to species-appropriate husbandry.

Text: POLO+10
Photos: Frank Altmann / United Images, Kai Küken, Polo Riviera Deutschland

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PoloPark Berlin will once again open its gates for the season-opening tournament from April 28-30, 2023.

27. April 2023

The polo season in Germany is starting up again, and PoloPark Berlin – one of the oldest, most traditional, and centrally-located polo facilities outside of Berlin, located in Dallgow Döberitz OT Seeburg – is opening its gates once again. Six international polo teams, with over 100 polo horses from six nations (Germany, Argentina, Brazil, USA, Persia, and Luxembourg), have registered for this official tournament of the German Polo Association (Deutscher Polo Verband e.V.), taking place at the season-opening tournament from April 28-30, 2023. There will be three polo games per day, starting at 2:00 pm, all expertly moderated by Jan Zavazal. With music by DJ Sebastian (BastikSoul), there will be a great program for visitors and guests.

On 90,000 sqm2, there will also be plenty of outdoor areas and parking spaces available for visitors and guests. It’s fascinating to experience this “royal sport” or “sport of kings” live in the capital city of Berlin. Admission is free of charge, and a catering service will also be available on site. Further information and table reservations can be found at ts@baltic-polo-events.com.

SEASON START 2023
April 28-30, 2023 Daily games starting at 2:00 pm

SCHEDULE SEASON START

Game schedule on Friday, April 28, 2023:
3:00 pm – Game 1
4:15 pm – Game 2
5:30 pm – Game 3

Game schedule on Saturday, April 29, 2023:
2:00 pm – Game 1
3:15 pm – Game 2
4:30 pm – Game 3

Game schedule on Sunday, April 30, 2023:
1:00 pm – Game 1
2:15 pm – Game 2
3:30 pm – Game 3

Starting at 4:30 pm, there will be an award ceremony and farewell for the players, teams, and polo horses. Organizer: BPE Baltic Polo Events GmbH, 2. Eierhorstweg 2 in 14641 Nauen.
Marketing and organization by Thomas Strunck, email: ts@baltic-polo-events.com.

TEAMS SEASON START 2023

1. Ostseebad Sellin (+2)
Anna Lena Plickert (-2)
Daniel Tümpel (+1)
Jesus Bordoni (+2)
Max Kexel (+1)

2. Stiftung Löwenbrücke (+2)
Thomas Strunck (0)
Bernhard Niederhammer (0)
Svenja Hölty (+1)
Johan Funk Gallardo (+1)

3. Hereos AG (0)
Didda Raimann (-1)
Emily Hase Loock (-1)
Emiliano Wagner (+2)
Rainer Raimann (0)

4. Polo Sylt (-1)
Raphael Dwinger (-2)
Sylvia Nutz / Philip Holzammer (-2)
Edgardo Patricio Ford (+2)
Hector Alvarez (+1)

5. Polo & Lifestyle / Networkx (-2)
Ulrike Gabrin (-1)
Marta Gabrin (-2)
Tuky Caivano (+3)
Torsten Klein (-2)

6. Brand Galaxy Group (+2)
Dele Iversen (0)
Jeanette Diekmann (0)
Berty Zalazar (+2)
Josef Fiebich (0)

Referee: Octavia Campell Davys

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POLO RIDER CUP sets sail with VANDUTCH YACHTS

21. April 2023

GAME POLO is happy to announce that VanDutch Yachts will be the official yachting partner for the third edition of the POLO RIDER CUP that will be held from 14 to 24 June 2023 at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez – Haras de Gassin.

VanDutch Yachts is a luxury yachting brand owned by Cantiere del Pardo since 2020. Originally founded by the Dutch company VanDutch Inc. in 2008, the Italian shipyard continues to uphold the image of sleek elegance through the design of these yachts, known worldwide for their identifiable profile and luxury lifestyle spirit.

In 2022, the VanDutch Yachts brand decided to settle on the French Riviera, choosing its most emblematic village: Saint-Tropez.

VanDutch will be present at the event with a display area showcasing their boat models, and the winning teams of the POLO RIDER CUP & Ladies POLO RIDER CUP will be rewarded with a cruise in the bay of Saint-Tropez.

Hugo Brugière, President and General Manager of CNB Villanova / VanDutch Yachts Center in Saint-Tropez, comments: “We are pleased to be the official yachting partner for the 2023 edition of the POLO RIDER CUP with the prestigious brand VanDutch Yachts, which has recently set up shop in the heart of Saint-Tropez’s old port. Combining elegance and prestige, the polo competition is an event that embraces the values of VanDutch Yachts and we are proud to be able to present our high-end services to this superb sporting community.”

Olivier Godallier, President & Founder of GAME POLO, comments: ‘‘We are delighted to team up with VanDutch Yachts as our Official Yachting Partner for the third edition of the POLO RIDER CUP. The iconic style of VanDutch Yachts reflects the brand’s luxury and elegance, recognized worldwide, and it is a perfect match for our event that takes place in the same village as one of VanDutch Yacht’s main branches.’’

About VANDUTCH (www.vandutch.com)

VanDutch Yachts is a luxury yachting brand owned by Cantiere del Pardo. Originally founded by the Dutch VanDutch Inc., the brand was acquired in 2020 by the Italian shipyard and today continues the design, production, and sale of motorboats in the luxury segment of the international yachting market. The headquarters and production site are in Forlì (Central Italy), with representative offices, VanDutch Centers, and branches in Europe and America.

VanDutch is internationally known for its design, functionality, and lifestyle surrounding the brand. Founded in 2008, the first model, the VanDutch 40, was introduced to the market the following year. Today the range includes five motorboats between 32 and 75 feet.

About GAME POLO (www.poloridercup.com)

GAME POLO is happy to announce that VanDutch Yachts will be the official yachting partner for the third edition of the POLO RIDER CUP that will be held from 14…