BMW NZ Polo Open

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21. February 2022

Despite the BMW NZ Polo Open event being cancelled (due to current Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand) that was to attract a crowd of over 6,000, the Polo competition was able to continue in an amended format with limited spectators.

In a true competitive final that was held on Clevedon’s Smiths Lawn, Mystery Creek Tigers and 4CYTE contended for the prestigious trophy with Mystery Creek Tigers winning 12-8.

The win for team Mystery Creek Tigers was the 4^th NZ Polo Open victory together for JP Clarkin and Kit Brooks and the first for Garth Fraser and Bianca Drake.

Player of the match went to JP Clarkin.

Best Playing Pony went to ‘Duchess’ played by Kit Brooks.

Best Thoroughbred went to ‘Coke’ played by JP Clarkin and owned by Garth McKenzie.

Edward Elworthy-Jones of 4CYTE and JP Clarkin of Mystery Creek Tigers. Action from the 14 goal final between Mystery Creek Tigers and 4cyte during the Auckland Polo Open, Ryburn Park, Clevedon, Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday 20 February 2022. Photo: Simon Watts/www.bwmedia.co.nz

Mystery Creek Tigers
JP Clarkin (C)
Kit Brooks
Bianca Drake
Garth Fraser

4CYTE
Jeremy Jones (C)
Edward Elworthy-Jones
Glen Sheriff
Craig Wilson

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Despite the BMW NZ Polo Open event being cancelled (due to current Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand) that was to attract a crowd of over 6,000, the Polo competition was…

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New Zealand’s Top Polo Tournament Ready for Summer

10. December 2021

The nation’s most prestigious and competitive polo contest, the BMW NZ Polo Open will go ahead at Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon, on Sunday 20^th February. 2022 will mark the tournaments 45^th year and continue its reputation as a summer highlight on New Zealand’s sporting and social calendars.

BMW NZ Polo Open, Executive Director, Lucy Ainsley isn’t holding back to bring Auckland exactly what it needs this summer. “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional experience for guests and sponsors, the best of NZ polo matched with plenty of side-line action. After a long year of lockdown restrictions, this eclectic mix of sport, fashion and music is where everyone should be, enjoying summer to the fullest.”

The ‘Fashion at Polo’ competition is back for 2022 with contestants who put their best polo style forward will be in to win some fantastic prizes. The Veuve Clicquot dash is on the programme and the infamous George FM afterparty will take place on the new ‘Heineken Lawn’ with a refreshed centre field location, to keep the celebrations going into the night.

The renowned ‘Horsepower’ race between a BMW and a polo pony will ensure the crowd is fully revved up just before the main polo match is played at 3.30pm.

“We are thrilled to have BMW as our official sponsor for the third year, the synergy between luxury and performance make BMW an ideal polo partner,” says Ainsley. “Polo is a great spectator sport, the atmosphere it brings from the thundering of hooves to champagne on the lawn and stomping of the divots, all contribute to make the BMW NZ Polo Open an exciting event not to be missed. We can’t wait to see you all there.”

Health & Safety of guests, sponsors and everyone involved with BMW NZ Polo Open 2022 is paramount. The event will comply to all Covid-19 government regulations and requirements.

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