Founded in December 2009, the Polo Club Ascona invites to spectacular polo tournaments in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Maggiore since 2010. As the only polo club in southern Switzerland, the Polo Club Ascona celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! At the tenth edition of the international polo tournament, six teams with more than 70 horses will compete on the grounds of the old Ascona airfield.
Adrenalin-packed polomatches, perfect for the audience to watch from the higher stands into the arena, as well as excellent catering and entertainment have been announced by the organizers. And the international polo community is looking forward to come to beautiful Lago Maggiore from July 12 to 14.
Matteo Beffa, Tournament Director: “The Polo Club Ascona celebrates its first big round birthday – 10 years Ascona Polo Cup! After last year’s modification of the game mode, six international teams will compete again this year. After the Players Party on Friday evening on the idyllic islands of Brissago and the gala dinner on Saturday evening, the Aftershow Party in the Polo VIP Area will be added, where we will celebrate the anniversary. We especially thank the community of Ascona and the tourism organization Lago Maggiore for their annual support and also the loyal team partners and sponsors for the cooperation, who have supported us all the years actively, both on and off the field”.
“It seems to have been yesterday when the adventure of the Polo Club Ascona began”, says Luca Pissoglio, Mayor of Ascona. “The Polo Cup has become an important event for Ascona because its quality and glamour make it a perfect match for a part of the local population. But also and especially the tourists and those who love Ascona because it is different and special, very much like it”.
Teams
Styger & Partner 8
Stefan Locher 1, CH
Cédric Schweri 1, CH
Joao Naves 6, BRA
Engel & Völkers Ascona 7
Gerardo Cosentino 1, LIE/ITA
Constant Jacquot 2, FRA
Carlos Genes 4, ARG
The Winston / Hotel Maloja Kulm 8
Caroline Juls 0, D
Marcus Schalldach 2, BRA
Santiago Schweizer 6, ARG
CAT Financial Products 6/7
Reto Gaudenzi 1, CH
Valeriy Mishchenko 0, RUS
Tito Gaudenzi 3, CH
Adrian Laplacette 3, ARG
Centri Porsche Ticino 6
Matteo Beffa 1, CH
Frank Kirschke 1, D
Tomi Astelara 4, ARG
Ente Turistico Lago Maggiore / Municipio di Ascona 5
Vivian Sauter 1, CH
Gabriel Eckenstein 1, CH
Juan Marenda 3, ARG
Program
Freitag, 12. Juli
ab 16:00 – 19.30
Polo-Games
17:30
Opening speech by the Municipality of Ascona and the Governing Council Norman Gobbi, as well as by the President of the Polo Club Ascona
Samstag, 13. Juli
11:00 – 12:30
Parade in Ascona, accompanied by the luxury cars of Porsche Ticino
Aperitif at the Piazza San Pietro 1 Ascona
19:00 – 01:30
Gala Jubilee Dinner & Polo by Night:
Polo Game
Entertainment and Performance Special Guest Ronnie Jones, Open Bar & DJ Set
Sonntag, 14. Juli
11:00 – 16:00
Polo Brunch / Polo-Final
Charity Amateur-Chukker
Awards and Prizegiving Ceremony
