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21. June 2024

Standing Rock launches New Website: Your Source for Team Information, History, Charity Actions, Upcoming Tournaments, Latest Results, and News

June 21th, 2024:

Standing Rock is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website, now live at www.standing-rock.com . The new site offers a comprehensive resource for fans, supporters, and newcomers to learn more about our team, its history, charity initiatives, upcoming tournaments, recent results, and the latest news.

Learn About Our Team and History

Visitors to the site can explore the history of Standing Rock, discovering our journey from the beginning to our current status in the polo community. The “About” section features profiles of our players, coaches, and support staff, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the sport.

Our Commitment to Charity

At Standing Rock, we believe in giving back to the community. Our “Social Impact” page outlines various initiatives and partnerships, showcasing our dedication to making a positive impact off the field. Learn about our recent projects and upcoming events.

Upcoming Tournaments and Recent Results

Polo enthusiasts can stay informed about our schedule with the “Tournaments” section, providing details on upcoming matches, locations, and dates. The “Match Results” page offers information on recent games, including scores, highlights, and player performances.

News and Updates

Our “News” section is the place for all the latest updates and announcements from Standing Rock. From team achievements and player milestones to event highlights and behind-the-scenes stories, this section keeps you informed.

User-Friendly Experience

The new website features a modern design, easy navigation, and mobile compatibility, ensuring a good experience for all visitors. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to polo, our website provides all the information you need in an accessible format.

Join Us Online

We invite everyone to visit our new website at www.standing-rock.com and explore all that Standing Rock has to offer. Stay connected with us through our social media channels and be part of our community.

For more information, please contact:

Ann-Kristin Sandmann Peer Polo Ltd./ Standing Rock Polo Team aks@peerpolo.com https://standing-rock.com/

Images © Pablo Ramirez Photos

Graphics © Peer Polo Ltd.
@standingrock.poloteam

Standing Rock launches New Website: Your Source for Team Information, History, Charity Actions, Upcoming Tournaments, Latest Results, and News June 21th, 2024: Standing Rock is pleased to announce the launch…

Polo News, South America

THE VILLAGES CLAIMED LA AGUADA LADIES CUP

9. December 2019

The Villages defeated MJVH Polo by a 10 a 5,5 score and won the 2019 edition of La Aguada Ladies Cup, after the final that took place at La Aguada Polo Club, in Open Door, Argentina, on Friday December 6.

Meanwhile, La Aguada took a 7,5-3 win over Agua Fria Ourofino, and earned the third place.

Lia Salvo was named MVP and Claudia Junqueira was presented with the Fair Play Award.

La Aguada Ladies Cup, one of the most important competitions within the busy ladies polo calendar of the spring polo season in Argentina, featured four teams up to 18 goals (ladies handicap)

Following the awards presentation, teams, players, media and special guests enjoyed the warmth of the Novillo Astrada family at their home, with a great closing party and Argentine asado, in an ideal entourage to have fun and a great time with family and friends, the spirit of La Aguada Polo Club.

A very special thanks to our sponsors for the continuing support; to the participating teams and players, to the media, and all our friends who always come to La Aguada to enjoy our events. Thanks to you all, and we are much looking forward to seeing you all next year!

LA AGUADA LADIES CUP – EQUIPOS PARTICIPANTES

The Villages: Catalina Lavinia 1, Catalina Jantus 2, Paige McCabe 6, Lia Salvo 9. Total: 18

MJVH Polo: Alicia Woods 1, Sofía Sciutto 4, Stephanie Haverhals 4, Sarah Wiseman 7. Total: 15

La Aguada: Sarah Brown 1, Dayna Waechter 3, Mia Novillo Astrada 6, Emma Boers 5. Total: 15

Agua Fria Ourofino: Claudia Junqueira 1, Jeanine Hugo Menéndez 5, Courtney Asdourian 6, Sofía Taylor 3. Total: 15

LA AGUADA LADIES CUP – FIXTURE

Tuesday December 3

MJVH Polo 7 vs. Agua Fria Ourofino 6,5

The Villages 10 vs. La Aguada 5,5

Thursday December 5

MJVH Polo 7 vs. La Aguada 6 5

The Villages 7 vs. Agua Fria Ourofino 5,5

Friday December

La Aguada 7,5 vs. Agua Fria Ourofino 3

The Villages 10 vs. MJVH Polo 5,5

www.laaguadapolo.com

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The Villages defeated MJVH Polo by a 10 a 5,5 score and won the 2019 edition of La Aguada Ladies Cup, after the final that took place at La Aguada…

Asia, Polo News

A Win for Habtoor Polo Team on the Second Day of the Sir Winston Churchill Cup 2019

9. December 2019

The usual Friday Polo Picnic at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club was complemented by clear skies as spectators witnessed a match between Habtoor Polo and AM Polo teams.

The first goal of the match was delivered by Sheikha Alya Maktoum, patron of AM Polo team carrying a half goal advantage. Both teams played strongly but, Habtoor Polo gained a 1.5-goal lead by halftime and kept it until the end of the third chukker. The team’s excellent play allowed them to take off and grab the win at 9 goals to 5.5. Guests of the day participated in the Friday Fun Race and two lucky winners won prizes worth AED 3,000 in cash and vouchers.

The Sir Winston Churchill Cup continues on the 11th of December, Wednesday, with Habtoor Polo vs. Bagash/Mahra Polo at 15:00, field 3. The tournament is sponsored by Bukhatir Group, one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates. Its main interests straddle Construction, Education, Information Technology, Real Estate, Shopping & Retail, Sports & Leisure and Services.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

© Thomas Wirth

The usual Friday Polo Picnic at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club was complemented by clear skies as spectators witnessed a match between Habtoor Polo and AM Polo teams. …

North America, Polo News

Snow Polo “White Hot Party With The Players” Set For Dec. 20th, Tickets On Sale

6. December 2019

After three days of snow polo action at the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship, fans will get a chance to party with the players for a good cause.

Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, the designated philanthropic charity for the snow polo event, will host the „White Hot Party With The Players,“ on Friday, Dec. 20th, 6-9 p.m. at the new W Aspen Hotel. Fans will get the opportunity to meet some of the world‘s best polo players and enjoy music mixed especially for the W Aspen Hotel. General admission tickets are $200. VIP tickets are $1,000 and include perks such as Beverly Hills Caviar, bottomless champagne and other exclusive benefits. Also for sale are tickets to join British 6-goal player Malcolm Borwick for a one-hour polo lesson on polo horses on Dec. 20th at 9 a.m. at Rio Grande Park. The experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and limited to 10 people at $750 per ticket. To purchase tickets or browse the online auction items, go to bidpal.net/snowpolo.

Borwick is the Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador. Recently, Pernod Ricard announced a „standout new addition“ Royal Salute Snow Polo Edition, available for a limited time throughout December. „The Snow Polo Edition is a standout new addition with an extensive depth of flavour and fresh new look,“ said Royal Salute Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, who developed the limited-edition blend. „Being at the helm of the blending team behind Royal Salute, I‘m always looking for new inspiration, and snow polo has proven to be one of the richest sources yet for creativity and innovation. To capture the apposition of the intensity of the game against the graceful elegance of the backdrop associated with snow polo, it felt like the perfect opportunity to craft the very first blended grain whisky in our portfolio and I couldn‘t be prouder of the result.“ Added Borwick, „Snow polo is a spectator sport like no other with each match delivering an undeniably thrilling atmosphere, set in the breath-taking scenery of immaculate snow-peaked mountains. Royal Salute understands polo and the lifestyle it represents both on and off the field so well, it‘s an honour to be able to help open up the world of polo through the Royal Salute Polo Collection and the global partnerships it has formed over the last ten years.“

All proceeds from the party and auction benefit the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation.

Aspen Valley Polo Club, the nation‘s fastest growing polo club, has a longstanding relationship with the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation. The club annually hosts the Chukkers, Champagne and Caviar event in front of a sellout crowds and helped to raise more than $600,000 this summer for priority programs and services at Aspen Valley Hospital. The foundation‘s signature fundraising event has raised over $1.6 million in the past three years. The St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship is one of the world‘s top snow polo tournaments and only snow polo event in the U.S. In front of an expected sellout crowd and worldwide ChukkerTV audience, action begins Wednesday, Dec. 18, with qualifying games at Aspen Valley Polo Club and continues Thursday and Friday at Rio Grande Park. For the seventh consecutive year, Aspen Valley Polo Club owners Melissa and Marc Ganzi, will host the star-studded event along with polo ambassador and St. Regis Connoisseur Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina. The event has joined St. Moritz as one of the world‘s top snow polo tournaments and one of Aspen‘s major international sporting events. It is the only snow polo event in North America, final stop on the World Polo Tour and kickoff to the holiday social season in Aspen. The snow polo tournament is a major attraction for the local community, attracts fans from all over the world, and is a major allure for the Aspen community and surrounding areas. The sport was first played on a frozen lake in St. Moritz, Switzerland, created by Swiss hotelier and polo visionary Reto Gaudenzi in 1985 and has been growing in popularity ever since, attracting thousands of spectators and top players from around the world. In addition to St. Moritz, it‘s played in winter sports communities Aspen, Cortina, Italy, Kitzbuhel, Austria, Courchevel, France and Tianjin, China. In the U.S., snow polo is held exclusively in Aspen.

Aspen Valley Polo Club had its most successful and historic summer season in club and Rocky Mountain Circuit history. The club hosted several 20-goal tournaments including the 119th USPA Silver Cup and USPA North American Cup, attracted some of the world‘s top players and had record crowds every weekend. The 20-goal World Polo League‘s Triple Crown of Polo tournament featured five teams and several top players. With the majestic 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a backdrop, Aspen Valley Polo Club is one of the busiest USPA-sanctioned clubs in the nation.

Since Marc and Melissa Ganzi founded the club in 2014, polo has increased in popularity in Aspen and surrounding cities with the club‘s offerings of various weekly grass and arena tournaments, Tuesday Arena & Asado Nights, Kidz 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.

Since 2014, Aspen Valley Polo Club has had a positive impact in the area hosting kids polo camps, teaching lessons and several charitable events at the club that have benefitted local charities including the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation.

By Sharon Robb

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2019 St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship Dec. 17-20

12/17 At St. Regis Resort Aspen
8 p.m. Team Presentation/Draw and Cocktail Party

12/18 at Aspen Valley Polo Club
11 a.m. Barn tour & Blacksmith work station
11:30 a.m., Round Robin Game 1
1 p.m., Round Round Game 2

12/19 Press Day at Rio Grande Park
12 p.m. VIP Tent Opens
1:15 p.m. High Alpine Cup, playoff for fifth and sixth place.
2:30 p.m Celebrity Polo Chukker

12/20 at Rio Grande Park
12 p.m. Meet the Players
1 p.m., The Final
3 p.m. The Aspen Cup
4:15 p.m. Trophy Presentation

www.aspenvalleypoloclub.com

© Thomas Wirth

After three days of snow polo action at the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship, fans will get a chance to party with the players for a good cause. Aspen…

Polo News

AM Polo Claims the UAE National Day Cup 2019

3. December 2019

The week-long tournament held to commemorate the UAE National Day was concluded with two exciting matches on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

The subsidiary final kicked off with a promising start as Green Gates Polo team gained a fast lead over Habtoor Polo, 3 – 1. Both teams scored goals during the next chukker, and after half time the teams were tied at 6 – 6. JJ Diaz Alberdi took the lead that was seconded by a goal from Habtoor Al Habtoor that primed Habtoor Polo for the win. JJ scored another goal and closed the match at 9 goals to 8.

Before the final, the UAE National anthem was played followed by the presentation of the players of AM Polo and Bangash/Mahra Polo teams.

The first chukker ended with a 1.5 goal advantage for Bangash/Mahra. The succeeding chukkers were a flurry of goals from both teams with Bangash/Mahra still with the lead by the end of the third chukker. The excitement went up a notch as AM Polo tried to catch up to its opponent as Bangash/Mahra strongly defended its position with 2 more goals making its victory imminent.

With 90 seconds left on the clock, AM Polo surprised the crowd as Alejandro Gowland scored a goal and Tomy Iriarte sealed the win with a 60-yard penalty shot. The match ended with a final score of 7.5 – 7 in favour of AM Polo. HE Humaid Bin Drai, Founder of Bin Drai Enterprises awarded the teams. Travesura was named the Best Playing Pony and Tomy Iriarte as the Most Valuable Player.

This Friday‘s Polo Picnic was in full swing as guests watched the matches in picnic style and the children amused themselves in a dedicated kids area. Three lucky winners received prizes with a total worth of AED 10,000 in cash and gift items during the Run-N-Hunt competition. The UAE National Day Cup 2019 is sponsored by Zio Technologies, a system integration firm with 16 years of experience across the Middle East, India and Africa.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

© Thomas Wirth

The week-long tournament held to commemorate the UAE National Day was concluded with two exciting matches on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The subsidiary final kicked…

Polo News, South America

IRONGATE CLAIMED LA AGUADA COWDRAY PARK POLO TROPHY

3. December 2019

Irongate took a 8-7 win over Price On Demand, and captured the seventh edition of La Aguada Cowdray Park Polo Trophy, the tournament that featured four teams up to 13 goals, and co-hosted together by two of the most prestigious and renownned polo clubs worldwide, La Aguada Polo Club and Cowdray Park Polo Club.

The finals were held on the morning of Wednesday November 27 2019, at Aguada Polo Club, and teams lineups featured the Novillo Astrada brothers. Also in attendance were Cowdray Park Polo Club’s Polo Manager, Mr. Chris Bethell and The Hon. Mrs. Lila Pearson, the club’s Vicepresident, who played with her team Cowdray Vikings, the winners of the Subsidiary Trophy, after beating Silver Leys by a 6-4 score.

A very special thanks to all our sponsors for the continuing support, to all the participating players and teams and to our friends at Cowdray Park Polo Club, who came once again to La Aguada. It is always a pleasure and a delight to greet you all and make you feel at home at the Novillo Astrada family’s club.

Thank you for coming and we are very much looking forward to seeing you all next year!

www.laaguadapolo.com

© Thomas Wirth

Irongate took a 8-7 win over Price On Demand, and captured the seventh edition of La Aguada Cowdray Park Polo Trophy, the tournament that featured four teams up to 13 goals,…

Lifestyle, Polo News, Travel & Food

Natural Elegance – New Resort Opens in the Maldives

25. November 2019

Emerald Collection is delighted to announce that Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on 4^th December 2019. A real first in terms of spectacular and unusual design and with an outstanding deluxe all-inclusive offering, guests will be wowed by this exceptional new resort.

Unusual to any private island, Emerald Maldives houses a wraparound reef which means guests are never more than a few footsteps away from an encounter with exotic fish, turtles or manta rays. The 120-villa resort is located on the Raa Atoll, renowned for having some of the most diverse marine life in the world and boasts one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives.

“With Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA, we wanted to create a sanctuary for guests who wish to escape the pressures and stress of modern day life. For couples, the new resort offers intimacy and an oasis of calm and connection, while for families, the island is a fun-filled haven and the perfect recipe for long lasting memories,” comments Simone Scarapicchia, Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing for Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA.

Designed by architect Edward David Poole, each villa exudes contemporary and tropical influences to create modern and unique interiors. From the outside, the villas blend harmoniously with the backdrop of the serene, tropical island and on the inside awaits nothing short of a masterpiece. Poole’s striking design includes enormous sparkling, white marble bathrooms with lavish silver mirrors and colour blocked bedrooms with exotic marine life wall art to compliment.

All guests stay on deluxe all-inclusive basis, which means when they arrive at Emerald Maldives, they don’t have to worry about a thing. Deluxe all-inclusive allows guests to dine at any of the four resort’s restaurants as many times as they like during their stay. They can help themselves to the villa mini bar which is restocked every day, enjoy premium spirits and all non-motorised water sports at no additional cost.

When it comes to dining, Emerald hasn’t missed a trick, covering cuisine from every continent there are four fantastic restaurants to choose from, each with their own menu, style, theme and ambience. Boasting the first and only South American restaurant in the Maldives is the popular Amazonico, serving dishes like ceviche with passion fruit dressing and meats and fish from the huge open fire grill which takes centre stage in this atmospheric restaurant. Nestled in the centre of the island amongst the palm trees, there are red lanterns which are strategically placed to mirror the effect of an open campfire, offering guests an authentic rainforest experience! Carefully curated by head Chef Aldo Cadu, other culinary highlights include Asiatique’s live cooking shows in front of the teppanyaki grill and fresh Maldivian lobster at the Beach Club Grill Restaurant. The signature Aqua Restaurant offers bare-foot luxury at its finest, and with a variety of cooking stations chefs are able to bring guest’s culinary dreams to life.

Emerald Maldives offers extensive water sports facilities, and some of the best diving in the Maldives at the five star Diving Centre where guests can even get their PADI licence. Spanning 1500 sqm, the resort’s Dolphin Kids Club is one of the largest in the Maldives with its own zip wire that journey’s from one side of the island to the other and welcomes kids from the age of 3-12 on a complimentary basis.

Home to a sumptuous haven of tranquillity, Emerald SPA, can be found a secluded corner of the private island, offering a range of Bailnese and Thai treatments across 10 air-conditioned treatment rooms, as well as a Turkish bath, sauna and jacuzzi. Elemis treatments are also available for guests seeking a sensory wellness experience with a difference. Situated on one of the quietest parts of the island, the Yoga Pavilion is the perfect setting to truly switch off and offers breath-taking sunrise yoga sessions. The resort has also been built with sports and fitness lovers in mind with two large tennis courts, two paddle courts and an air-conditioned Gym & Sports Centre with a state-of-the-art Technogym. Personal trainers are available to all guests too.

The resort has prioritised sustainability by using long-lasting Langhi Langhi leaves to build the canopies, and solar panels on every villa to power the entire resort’s hot water. In a bid to reduce single-use plastic waste, the resort uses paper straws as well as glass bottles and the island is home to a recyclable water irrigation system and composting facility.

About Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA
Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA is developed by the Emerald Collection, an Italian company renowned for its construction and management of luxury all-inclusive resorts across East Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. The new five-star, deluxe all-inclusive Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA officially opens on 4^th December 2019. Located in the Raa Atoll, the resort is surrounded by 1.5 km of soft white sand and boasts 120 luxurious villas, both contemporary and tropical in design, divided into 60 beach villas and 60 overwater villas. There are 11 different villa categories available. The resort will offer guests a choice of four restaurants, in addition to a Sunset Pool Café and Sunrise Café. The Emerald SPA offers Balinese and Thai treatments in 10 airconditioned bungalows, and comprises a jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish baths. The resort will also feature a Kids Club, Technogym, two tennis courts, two paddle courts, plus a water sports centre and five star diving centre.

www.emerald-maldives.com

Photos: Maldives Resort & SPA

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Emerald Collection is delighted to announce that Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on 4th December 2019. A real first in terms of spectacular and unusual design and…

Lifestyle, Polo News, South America, Travel & Food

Polo in Brazil – The Helvetia Polo Country Club

28. October 2019

The Helvetia Polo Country Club is the epicentre of polo in Brazil.

Founded in 1975 by Giorgio Moroni, the Club inaugurated its new headquarters in 2014 in the city of Indaiatuba, near the Viracopos International Airport and less than 100 km from the capital São Paulo. Moroni’s idea in the 1970s had been to create a facility with both polo fields and condominiums. Two polo fields and a clubhouse formed the infrastructure of the Helvetia Polo Club in the late 1970s.

In search of support and assistance, Giorgio Moroni invited friends and acquaintances who already had experience in mana-
ging pole clubs to help him. Didi and Mauro Souza Aranha, Sylvio de Andrade Coutinho, José Luiz Herreros and Ronald Scott, José
Carlos Kalil, Luizinho Matarazzo, Antônio Moroni and PG Meirelles began to contribute to the development of the club. Today, the Helvetia Polo Country Club is Brazil’s most important polo club with ten of its own fields and around 20 private courts, making it a reference region for the sport of polo and home to the country’s most traditional polo tournaments with more than 200 players and 3,000 horses each year.

In addition to the major tournaments and regular club activities, the Helvetia Polo Country Club offers its members a polo school where children and adult beginners have the opportunity to learn how to play polo.

www.helvetiapolo.com.br

POLO+10 Interview with Antonio Giorgio Moroni,
grandson of club founder Giorgio Moroni:

Photo: Robson Senne

Can you please give us an overview about the history and development of the Helvetia Polo Country Club?
The club was founded in 1975 by my grandfather Giorgio Moroni with the purpose of gathering polo fields together with a condominium of houses. The club started with only two fields and few partners. Today it has 10 own fields and more than 200 members. Currently the club is the main center of the sport in the country, hosting more than 20 tournaments per year, among them the Brazilian Polo Championship and the Triple Crown of Brazil. Besides all the polo fields and structure, the club has a tennis and beach tennis court, a soccer field, a polo academy, a restaurant, one bar and a playground.

Which are the major tournaments at the Helvetia Polo Club?
The main Helvetia Polo tournaments in the first part of the season are the Brazilian Triple Crown, which consists of the Giorgio Moroni Cup (4, 12 and 20 goals), the Helvetia Open (4, 12 and 20 goals) and the State of São Paulo Open (4, 12 and 24 goals). In the second part oft he season the Brazilian Polo Championship are played – also in three modes: 4, 8 and 16 goals.

How many horses and active players has the HPCC?
The club already welcomed until August 2019 around 200 players taking part in the tournaments. They already played more than 1,500 horses in the club this year. In whole Brazil there are arond 500 players.

How much is a polo lesson and how many different polo classes are you offering?
The polo lessons take place here in the club and cost around USD 100 per class. Usually two to three lessons per week are offered. In the beginning, the coach works on the relationship between horse and rider. After that he begins with the stick & ball training on our wooden horse. Then the players get on the horse and into the saddle. The club coach is called Gilberto “Pateta” Rodrigues. He is an experienced teacher and a former 5-goal-player.

How many chukkers are played at the club per year?
Matches are usually held in 6 chukkers (2 goals tournaments are played in 4 chukkers and 4 goals tournaments in 5). In 2018 Helvetia hosted a total of 24 tournaments and 308 games. And also a lot of practices matches.

How many polo fields and stables do you have at Helvetia Polo Country Club?
Helvetia has 10 fields, 2 in its main social clubhouse and another 8 in a place called Helvetia Village. In addition, Indaiatuba, the city where the club is located, has more than 25 private fields. The club has 104 stables that can be rented by the players per day, month or season. The monthly price is approximately USD 65 (just for the space, the player must have his own groom). Most of the players have their own stables, some with attached fields – and some of them also rent some stables.

What are your aims for the club in the near future?
It is important to maintain and try to be continuously improving the quality of our fields and tournaments in order to always be the reference and the center of polo in Brazil. And of course to attract the best players of Brazil and from all over the World. We also want to gain more players for our sport and improve our polo classes. We are also investing in the club and social infrastructure to be attractive for the polo player’s families and polo fans.

Is there a major difference between polo in Brazil and in other countries?
One of the main differences of polo in Brazil is, that unlike to some of other polo places, especially regarding Europe, we play polo throughout the year. The Helvetia Polo season runs from March to October and we still have competitions in the south of the country between November and February. Also comparing to Europe, the polo here is easier to access and cheaper to play. Another important point is that we have a lot of good amateur and professional Brazilian players playing here. This year, as an example, we held a tournament of 20 handicap goals, the Giorgio Moroni Cup, with a total of 10 teams and only two foreign players. This shows the strength and quality of our players.

The Helvetia Polo Country Club is the epicentre of polo in Brazil. Founded in 1975 by Giorgio Moroni, the Club inaugurated its new headquarters in 2014 in the city of…

Asia, Europe, North America, Personalities & Clubs, Polo News, South America

U.S. Polo Assn. Sponsors the First Edition of the Ladies Charity Cup 2019

25. October 2019

Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club will host its first Ladies Charity Cup on 02nd November 2019 in partnership with its title sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn. and in association with Pink Caravan, a Pan UAE breast cancer initiative. The Exhibition Cup brings together the strength of women in the Sport of Kings in support of breast cancer awareness.

The afternoon will be filled with activities for everyone to enjoy – two polo matches featuring some of the region‘s well-known polo players, charity lunch and auction, fun activities, competitions with amazing prizes, food and entertainment for all.

Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group says, „Hosting our first-ever Ladies Charity Cup is a proud moment for us. Through the collective support of the playing teams, our staff and all the guests joining us on the day, we give our contribution to breast cancer awareness advocacy on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of women who are diagnosed with every year.“

“We love that we can use the beautiful sport of polo to bring fans together at this exciting event while supporting a cause that impacts so many of us and our families,” added J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the exclusive worldwide licensor for the USPA’s global licensing program and parent organization to the U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Today, women are making such a huge, positive impact on both the sport and on our brand, so we are supporting events such as this around the world as part of own Women’s Initiative Program.”

Dr Sawsan Al Madhi, Director General of FOCP and Head of the Pink Caravan‘s Medical and Awareness Committee said: “As an organisation dedicated to promoting and raising cancer awareness in the UAE, we believe in the power of partnerships to expand the scope of our work to improve the standards of breast cancer screening and treatment within the UAE, and highlight the critical importance of early detection.

“We are delighted to be joining hands with well-known U.S. Polo Assn. to further our goals for this worthy cause and extend the benefits of our work to a larger population across the UAE. Such meaningful collaborations reflect on our nation’s humanitarian spirit, and will boost our efforts in bringing early detection to the forefront and to serve as a key resource for cancer patients, their families and caregivers.”

A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to benefit Pink Caravan under the non-profit organization Friends of Cancer Patients.

About Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club

The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club is a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community devoted to equine sports and is the home ground for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. Check out the Polo and Riding School 2019 – 2020 calendars for upcoming international-standard tournaments, competition and events. For more information: contacts@alhabtoorpoloclub.com | +971 4 4362222

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 founded in 1890, making it one of the oldest sports governing bodies. With a global footprint of $1.7B and worldwide distribution through 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, footwear, travel and home goods in 180 countries worldwide.

About Pink Caravan

Pink Caravan, a Pan UAE breast cancer initiative that falls under Friends of Cancer Patients’ umbrella “Kashf” for early detection of cancer. Launched in 2011 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Pink Caravan has garnered widespread recognition locally, regionally, and internationally, and therefore, has appointed ambassadors from different walks of life to promote and advocate its mission.

About Friends of Cancer Patients

Friends of Cancer Patients is committed to help cancer patients and their families get through their long and arduous journey of cancer treatment. Since its inception, FoCP has delivered moral and financial support to cancer patients and their families, irrespective of their nationality, gender, age, religion or ethnicity.

Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club will host its first Ladies Charity Cup on 02nd November 2019 in partnership with its title sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn. and in association with…

North America, Polo News

Saturday Polo: NZ to Challenge USA, 15 Years In the Making

18. September 2019

New Zealand returns to compete against USA in the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Brahmin, this Saturday, September 14th at 4PM, 15 years after its debut. The Kiwis were last seen sailing away in ’04 with the perpetual cup after a narrow 10-9 inaugural victory over the USA home team. The team from Christchurch is steeped in polo tradition and international competition, with an all-star lineup, determined to chisel another mark on the trophy this year.

New Zealand’s lineup includes Team Captain, Roddy Wood, a life long professional player, and world-renowned horse trainer. Before opening his Waireka Polo Centre just outside of Christchurch, Wood was polo manager for the most prestigious club in the world, Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England. Wood’s tenure at Guards included time as polo pro to HRH Prince Charles. Joining Wood is New Zealand polo legacy, George Gould. Gould’s grandfather, D.W.J. Gould was one of the top players in his time, founding the Gould cup in 1938 which is still an annual fixture on the New Zealand polo calendar today. The visiting team will be rounded out by Wood’s son Henry, a professional polo player based in England, and fellow Christchurch polo enthusiast Mike Stronach.

USA is determined to end its record on a high note for the year, which includes victories over Chile (10-7), Jamaica (6-4) and South Africa (11-9) and losses to England (8-7), Italy (8-7), Ireland (9-5) and Scotland (12-9). “This has been one of the most competitive seasons on record,” comments USA captain Dan Keating, “with an incredible diversity of players from the world’s top polo nations. It is an honor to have teams traveling such great distances to compete here in Newport. We have worked very hard to prepare our horses and players to meet the challenge.”

New Zealand’s influence on the world stage of sports includes not only polo and rugby, among others but also sailing as it prepares to host the next America’s Cup in 2020.

After 6 periods of play, called chukkers, the match will conclude with the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation, awarding team prizes and the USA vs. New Zealand perpetual Liberty bowl to the winning team, as well as an autograph signing to meet the players. The event will conclude with the polo club’s favorite annual apres polo celebration – an Asado Lamb Roast with the teams – a polo tradition that the audience is invited to participate in, by advanced reservation at www.nptpolo.com. Lamb is a New Zealand staple that will reach perfection, slow-cooked over hot coals field-side in the Argentine tradition. Polo match tickets are sold separately.

The polo grounds are located on the outskirts of Newport at historic Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth RI. Tickets to the polo match and associated events are available online at www.nptpolo.com.

During the match, a weekly Door Prize drawing will award 2 pairs of Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses to one lucky winner, and our contest for the Best Tailgate will reward a coveted prize and jumbotron moment of fame, courtesy of Stella Artois. Specialty vendors and concessionaires will be present in the Hospitality village at the polo grounds including the Davitt Pavilion & Patio Bar, Horseshoe Wine Bar, Veuve Clicquot Champagne Cart, Newport Polo Pro Shop, and several other unique specialty vendors and gourmet food truck concessionaires.

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The Newport International Polo Series is proud to present its 2019 sponsors including Gallo Thomas Insurance, Brahmin, Davitt Inc., Modern Luxury/Boston Common, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Hotel Viking, The Vanderbilt, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Vanderbilt International Properties, Turkish Airlines, Veuve Clicquot, Clarke Cooke House, Stella Artois, Rockstar Limo, Atria Senior Living, Newport Daily News, McGrath Clambakes, Goslings Rum, Where Boston, Equine Journal, Classical 95.9 WCRI. “Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning. Without their support, the Series would not be as extensive as it is,” explains Dan Keating, Polo Series founder.

While in Newport, the New Zealand team will enjoy the best of the City by the Sea including VIP ground transportation from Rockstar Limo; a day exploring 13 acres of the latest sail and power boats, marine equipment and special seminars at the Newport International Boat Show; a tour of Newport with the new Newport Jaguar Tours; an aerial tour from Newport Helicopter Tours; a glorious afternoon sail with America’s Cup Charters; sightseeing fun courtesy of Scooter World; paddleboarding with Island Surf and Sport; a special tour of Water Fire courtesy of Providence River Boat Company; angling excursions with Newport Sport Fishing Charters; tennis on the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame; exploration of the famous Gilded Age ‘cottages’ thanks to Newport Mansions.

2019 Schedule

May 31 Season Kickoff Cocktail Party 7pm Clarke Cooke House & Team Dinner

June 1 Opening Day: USA vs. Chile 5pm Apres Polo: Con Mucho Gaucho

8 Newport Cup 5pm VIP Lounge

15 USA vs. Scotland 5pm Apres Polo: Laird‘s Supper

22 Newport vs. Boston 5pm VIP Lounge

29 East Coast Open Finals 5pm Apres Polo: Championship Dinner

July 6 USA vs. Ireland 5pm Apres Polo: Irish American BBQ

13 Newport vs. Pittsburgh 5pm

14 All Charity Day 5pm

20 USA vs. Italy 5pm Apres Polo: Amici Riuniti

27 Newport vs. Palm Beach 5pm VIP Lounge

Aug 2 Diamonds Are Forever 7pm Marblehouse

9 USA vs. South Africa 5pm Apres Polo: Lobsterbake

10 Newport vs. Washington 5pm

17 USA vs. Jamaica 5pm Apres Polo: Jamaican Jerk Grill

24 Newport vs. New York 5pm VIP Lounge

31 USA vs. England 4pm Apres Polo: Sailor‘s Delight

Sept 7 Newport vs. Baltimore 4pm

14 USA vs. New Zealand 4pm Apres Polo: Asado Lamb Roast

21 New England Pro-Am Challenge 4pm VIP Lounge

28 Finals 4pm

About the Newport International Polo Series:

Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are one of Newport’s grandest & most popular traditions, a living legacy from the Gilded Age with the founding of America’s First Polo Club in Newport. Open to the public, audiences of several thousand spectators enjoy the contests against international teams, as well as teams representing major US cities, playing against the home team every Sat, June thru Sept. at 5 PM / 4 PM in Sept.

The Polo Series will feature 8 international teams this season including Chile, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Jamaica, England, New Zealand, as well as 6 City Teams from major US cities and a few top regional rivals for an action-packed season through the end of September. This is the 28th season of Newport International Polo Series, which has hosted teams from over 30 nations including, Ireland, Germany, Spain, England, Argentina, France, Egypt, India, Australia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Canada, Chile, Jamaica, Nigeria, Portugal, New Zealand, Barbados, Scotland, South Africa, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Kenya, Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, Singapore, Monaco, Morocco, Peru, and Poland.

Minutes from downtown Newport, the International Polo Grounds are located at historic Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane (off of Rte. 138) in Portsmouth, RI. This bucolic setting is the last 100 acres of what was once a 700-acre manorial farm whose settlement dates back to the 1600’s. Its classical stone barns from the Gilded Age and its park-like grounds were rehabilitated by polo series founder, Dan Keating, and thrive today as an equestrian & community recreational property, and home of the Polo Series.

L’esprit de Polo has flourished in Newport, RI, home of America’s first polo club, since 1876. Newport Polo hosts the Newport International Polo Series public exhibition matches, and offers polo club member services for grass & arena polo, and polo instruction year-round; founding member of the United States Polo Association.

About Newport, Rhode Island:
For more than 375 years, Newport has been welcoming visitors from near and far to its charming New England coastal harbor, earning its reputation as America’s First Resort. A renowned international destination, Newport is ripe with art, culture, history and scenic beauty, with miles of unspoiled beaches, distinctive shops, renowned restaurants, diverse accommodations, and world-class sporting and cultural events.

www.nptpolo.com

New Zealand returns to compete against USA in the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Brahmin, this Saturday, September 14th at 4PM, 15 years after its debut. The Kiwis were…