Polo America has partnered with historic Hotel del Coronado to present Beach Polo. On September 3 & 4, twelve polo players and more than fifty horses will take to the West Coast beach for the very first time. The 14-goal tournament will feature familiar names: Melissa Ganzi, Grant Ganzi, Lucas Lalor, Juancito Bollini, Bash Kazi and Pelon Escapite.
Coronado has a long history of beach polo, dating back to the early 1900s. The famous Spreckels Cup was first played in Coronado in 1909 and was billed as the Polo Challenge. Times definitely have changed, but the polo action has not. It is still exhilarating to watch polo players and horses traveling in excess of 35 mph attempting to score a goal.
The spectacle of polo, the historic Hotel del Coronado and the magnificent view of the ocean make the perfect backdrop for a memorable weekend. Attendees will be treated to two polo games each day, a meet-and-greet wine reception with players, a gourmet lunch provided by Hotel del Coronado, a fashion show by Grayse, a hat contest and much more. On September 4, festivities will have an Argentinian flair. Guests will be treated to a Tapas dinner featuring 15 different tastes and learn to dance the Tango with polo players.
VIP Treatment
The VIP tent, an expansive 10,000 square feet, consists of three terraces The first of them, Millionaire’s Row consists of 15 lounges decorated with leather couches and chairs. Food and cocktail services is available through The Del. The second terrace provides formal dining for 400 people. Lunch is provided through Hotel del Coronado. The third terrace, Polo Village, features our prestigious sponsor boutiques from Hotel del Coronado, Ermenegildo Zegna, Grayse, Porsche of San Diego, Silver Seas Yachts, Polo America, Coronado Tourism Improvement District, Hoffman International Properties, US Polo Assn and Modern Luxury San Diego.
The VIP tent will feature three terraces. The first terrace, Millionaire’s Row will consist of 15 corporate entertainment lounges adorned with white leather couches and chairs. The second terrace will include elegant round tables for the formal luncheon each day. The third terrace will be available for corporate displays.
Weekend Agenda
September 3, 2016
11:30 AM Gates Open
12:00 PM Wine Reception
12:30 PM Polo Game
1:30 PM Grayse Runway Fashion Show
2:00 PM National Anthem and Polo Pony Parade
2:10 PM Polo Game
September 4, 2016
11:30 AM Gates Open
12:00 PM Hat Day (Wine Reception)
12:30 PM Polo Game
1:30 PM Tapas Luncheon (15 different tastes) Informal Modeling by Grayse, showcasing hats
2:00 PM National Anthem and Polo Pony Parade
2:10 PM Polo Game
3:30 PM Post Game Party, Tango with the Polo Players, Tango Lessons
Final polo match televised on NBC Sports
PoloLine will be present in San Diego, covering this historic event.
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