Joe Barry Memorial
Champions: Zapican BMW
Runner-up: Concordequitygroup.com
3rd and 4th Finalists: San Saba & Dracarys Polo
Tournament
The NPC 16-Goal Championship (formerly the Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super Series Championship) developed from an innovative effort spearheaded by the USPA Tournament Committee to draw more teams and participation into medium-goal competition. In a true testament of collaboration, participants are able to experience 16-goal competition at multiple clubs in qualifying events, while also vying for the opportunity to compete for the championship at the National Polo Center - Wellington (NPC).
Held across South Florida, four prestigious national tournaments serve as qualifiers for the NPC 16-Goal Championship:
The final three tournaments are played on a series of private fields falling under the Wellington Polo Tour (WPT) umbrella.
To reinforce the idea that all participation is encouraged, players are able to compete in as many events as they would like on either the same team or on different teams, however, qualifying teams must maintain at least two of their original members in order to play in the championship.
The NPC 16-Goal Championship is an NPC Event played at the 12- to 16-goal level. Four teams qualify for the championship tournament and eligibility is determined by a point system. Teams receive points based on team standing in any or all of the four USPA National Events designated as qualifiers and hosted by participating clubs. Teams are not required to participate in all four qualifiers.
In accordance with the Tournament Conditions, each team participating inTeam | Points |
---|---|
Zapican BMW | 27 |
Bientina | 25 |
Copperline Farm | 25 |
Los Machitos/El Refugio | 5 |
SD Farms | 5 |
Concordequitygroup.com | 5 |
Flying H | 1 |
Dracarys Polo | 1 |
San Saba | 1 |
90210 | 1 |
Champions: Zapican BMW
Runner-up: Concordequitygroup.com
3rd and 4th Finalists: San Saba & Dracarys Polo
Champions: Bientina
Runner-up: SD Farms
3rd and 4th Finalists: Flying H & Zapican BMW
Champions: Copperline Farm
Runner-up: Los Machitos/El Refugio
3rd and 4th Finalists: 90210 & Zapican BMW
The Venue
The National Polo Center – Wellington (NPC) is located in the heart of South Florida’s legendary horse country. The perpetual home for polo in America, NPC is owned and managed by the United States Polo Association to showcase the finest the sport has to offer.
The
Association’s premier event, the Gauntlet of Polo, takes place from
February to April each winter season showcasing the world’s preeminent
teams, professional athletes and finest horses which come together for
three months to battle head-to-head for the coveted C.V. Whitney Cup,
USPA Gold Cup and U.S. Open Polo Championship trophies. Throughout the
year, the facilities are also used to showcase USPA Member Clubs and
prestigious national tournament competitions highlighted by the NPC
16-Goal Championship, U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship and National
President’s Cup.
The entrance to the club is via a palm tree-lined drive, that leads past tennis courts to the steps of the magnificent pool and Mallet Grille. The natural Florida terrain is augmented by a large lake, lush tropical landscaping and some of the most carefully manicured polo fields in the world. Spectating from the stadium, private boxes, fieldside tailgates and special hospitality tents, all overlooking the U.S. Polo Assn. Field One, is an unparalleled experience.
NPC invites you to experience the best polo in the country, taking place at one of the most beautiful venues in the world, the National Polo Center – Wellington.
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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