The USPA’s Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) Program is proud to announce the 2017 International Intercollegiate Challenge Cup Team. Representing the USA in the Fifth Annual International Intercollegiate Challenge Cup: USPA I/I vs. Schools & Universities Polo Association (SUPA) Britain will be Jillian Tietje (Cal Poly), Dalton Woodfin (Texas A&M), Team USPA member Julia Smith (University of Virginia) and Liam Palacios (Cornell). Director of I/I Amy Fraser said, “The tradition we have been carrying on with our sister program SUPA (Schools and University Polo Association in the UK) is such a unique event, bringing together not only players from different countries, but also provides a chance for players from across our nation to compete together. It optimizes what polo is in the world, allowing players the opportunity to represent their school, the I/I program, the USPA and their country which is very special.”
The USA Intercollegiate team will face off against SUPA Britain on January 15 at 3:30pm ET at the WestWorld Arena in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the Barrett-Jackson car auction. the game will be livestreamed on ChukkerTV.com. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.barrettjackson.com