Mon 18th Mar 2019U.S. Women’s Open Excitement began on Saturday
The Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship began on Saturday 16 March with a record eight teams from across the globe competing in the tournament, which concludes on Saturday 23 March. This year, Susan G. Komen are title sponsor of the tournament in order to increase awareness of the breast cancer foundation. Bob Puetz, CEO of the USPA commented, “The U.S Open Women’s Polo Championship is, without question, a premier event in our sport. Each year, it grows in global visibility and prominence, and it’s thrilling to see the bar raised every time this diverse group of champion women players compete. With this year’s relocation from the Houston Polo Club in Houston, Texas, to Port Mayaca Polo Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach in South Florida, we expect a riveting week of play.”
The 2017 Champions San Saba will be returning for the chance to reclaim the trophy, competing with three members of the original championship team. The remaining seven teams (Black Watch, BTA/The Villages, Cabo Wabo, Cedar Croft Farms, Crossfit El Cid, Hawaii Polo Life, and Icon Global) will be competing for the first time and the opportunity to capture their inaugural title. This year’s U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship is a Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) Qualifier, The Sunny Hale Legacy.
Over the weekend four matches were played: Cabo Wabo took the first win of the tournament after defeating BTA/The Villages 10-4, which was swiftly followed by San Saba defeating Cedar Croft Farms 6-5. The Following day, Sunday 17 March, Hawaii Polo Life began their 2019 USPA Women’s Polo Championship with a 5-1 win against Icon Global and Crossfit El Cid secured an 11-3 win over Black Watch.
These results mean that the play will continue tomorrow, Tuesday 19 March, with San Saba vs Black Watch at 10.30am ET, Cedar Croft Farms vs Crossfit El Cid at 12pm ET, Cabo Wabo vs Icon Global at 2pm ET and BTA/The Villages vs Hawaii Polo Life at 3.30pm ET.
Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Teams:
BTA/The Villages (22): Maddie Grant (4), Paige McCabe (5), KC Krueger (7) & Courtney Asdourian
Cabo Wabo (22): Roni Duke (2), Hope Arellano (5), Hazel Jackson-Gaona (9) & Gillian Johnston (6)
Cedar Croft Farms (17): Kylie Sheehan (4), Mia Bray (4), Alyson Poor (4) & Julia Smith (5)
Cria Yatay (18): Delphi Blanquier (1), Melissa Ganzi (3), Mili Sanchez (7) & Milagros Fernandez-Araujo (7)
Crossfit El Cid (22): Malia Bryan (4), Cecelia Cochran (5), Tiva Gross (6) & Izzy Parsons (7)
Hawaii Polo Life (21): Anja Jacobs (2), Pamela Flanagan (3), Mia Cambiaso (6) & Nina Clarkin (10)
Icon Global (22): Mia Astrada (6), Olivia Uechtritz (3), Candelaria Fernandez-Araujo (8) & Clarissa Echezarreta (5)
San Saba (22): Sarah Siegel-Magness (0), Dawn Jones (6), Lía Salvo (8) & Sarah Wiseman (8)
Photograph: The Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship began on Saturday 16 March. Courtesy of Port Mayaca Polo Cup
Sat 16th Mar 2019UK Arena Handicap Changes 2018/19 End of Season
The Hurlingham Polo Association has announced their End of Season Arena Handicap Changes for this season.
There have been over 50 handicap alterations, both up and down, across all levels from 7 goal down to -1 handicap.
At the higher end of the spectrum Will Emerson and Daniel Otamendi have both had their handicaps raised from 6 to 7, no doubt Will’s recent win whilst captaining the Flannels England team in The Playnation International Test Match for The Bryan Morrison Trophy at All England Polo Club, Hickstead influenced his handicap raise. Meanwhile, Richard Blake Thomas has gone up from 5 to 6 and Hugo Taylor has been raised from 4 to 5.
Ryan Pemble however has had his handicap decreased from 7 to 6 goals and Howard Smith’s handicap has also been reduced from 6 to 5 goals.
Alex and Nell Jacob have both had their handicaps raised from 2 to 3 goals, no doubt following on from their successes in the 2018/19 Women’s Arena Polo Series.
To view the full list of changes please click here.
Photograph: The HPA has announced the 2018/19 End of Season Arena Handicap changes. By ©www.imagesofpolo.com
Fri 15th Mar 2019U.S. Women’s Open Matches begin on Saturday
The Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship begins on Saturday 16 March with a record eight teams from across the globe competing in the tournament, which concludes on Saturday 23 March. This year Susan G. Komen are title sponsor of the tournament in order to increase awareness of the breast cancer foundation. Bob Puetz, CEO of the USPA commented, “The U.S Open Women’s Polo Championship is, without question, a premier event in our sport. Each year, it grows in global visibility and prominence, and it’s thrilling to see the bar raised every time this diverse group of champion women players compete. With this year’s relocation from the Houston Polo Club in Houston, Texas, to Port Mayaca Polo Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach in South Florida, we expect a riveting week of play.”
The 2017 Champions San Saba will be returning for the chance to reclaim the trophy, competing with three members of the original championship team. The remaining seven teams (Black Watch, BTA/The Villages, Cabo Wabo, Cedar Croft Farms, Crossfit El Cid, Hawaii Polo Life, and Icon Global) will be competing for the first time and the opportunity to capture their inaugural title. This year’s U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship is a Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) Qualifier, The Sunny Hale Legacy.
Coverage of the Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship matches will be livestreamed on the USPA Polo Network on uspolo.org, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.
Following the Draw Party on March 13 at the 7th Chukker Restaurant & Lounge at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida the first round schedule of play has now been confirmed as:
Saturday 16 March: BTA/The Villages vs. Cabo Wabo at 12.30pm ET & San Saba vs. Cedar Croft Farms at 2pm ET
Sunday 17 March: Hawaii Polo Life vs. Icon Global at 12pm ET & Crossfit El Cid vs. Black Watch at 1.30pm ET
Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Teams:
BTA/The Villages (22): Maddie Grant (4), Paige McCabe (5), KC Krueger (7) & Courtney Asdourian
Cabo Wabo (22): Roni Duke (2), Hope Arellano (5), Hazel Jackson-Gaona (9) & Gillian Johnston (6)
Cedar Croft Farms (17): Kylie Sheehan (4), Mia Bray (4), Alyson Poor (4) & Julia Smith (5)
Crai Yatay (18): Delphi Blanquier (1), Melissa Ganzi (3), Mili Sanchez (7) & Milagros Fernandez-Araujo (7)
Crossfit El Cid (22): Malia Bryan (4), Cecelia Cochran (5), Tiva Gross (6) & Izzy Parsons (7)
Hawaii Polo Life (21): Anja Jacobs (2), Pamela Flanagan (3), Mia Cambiaso (6) & Nina Clarkin (10)
Icon Global (22): Mia Astrada (6), Olivia Uechtritz (3), Cande Fernandez-Araujo (8) & Clarissa Echezarreta (5)
San Saba (22): Sarah Siegel-Magness (0), Dawn Jones (6), Lia Salvo (8) & Sarah Wiseman (8)
Photograph: A record eight teams will compete in this year’s Susan G. Komen U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship. Courtesy of USPA
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