REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP | U.S. POLO ASSN.

March 29 - April 7, 2024

REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP

REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP

TOURNAMENT HISTORY

Established in 1998, the Regional President’s Cup has been reformatted in anticipation of the 2024 National President's Cup. Regional President’s Cup tournaments held nationwide now serve as qualifying tournaments for the National President’s Cup, bringing teams together representing clubs from around the country for the opportunity to compete at the National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. The new format encourages participation at the 4- to 8-goal level and restores the relationship between the two trophies. The National President's Cup will be hosted by NPC with the final slated for Sunday, April 21, on BTG Pactual Field 2.

Teams qualify to enter the National President’s Cup by winning a Regional President’s Cup. Any USPA Member Club can apply to host a Regional President’s Cup, however qualifying events are awarded to only one Member Club in every circuit. The Florida Circuit, host of the National President’s Cup, will be the only exception, with four Regional President’s Cup events awarded to host clubs International Polo School (Loxahatchee, Florida), Port Mayaca Polo Club (Okeechobee, Florida), Grand Champions Polo Club (Wellington, Florida) and The Villages Polo Club (The Villages, Florida).

Winners of the Florida Circuit qualifying events (ConcordEquityGroup.com) will join Royal Bank Canada (Eastern Circuit), Riverview (Midstates Circuit), Amaro (Northeastern Circuit) and TR Turtles (Southwestern Circuit) for National President’s Cup contention.

To reinforce the idea that all participation is encouraged, players may compete in as many events as they would like on either the same team or on different teams. Yet, if a player triumphs in more than one event but on different teams, that player must choose which team he or she would like to represent in the National President's Cup and the other team may use a substitute.

In 2023, D'Ambrose MD (Mike D'Ambrose, Finn Secunda, Francisco "Frankie" Bilbao, Nick Johnson, sub. Tomas Mac Dougall) faced-off against Fross & Fross (Thom Fross, Neil Osburg, Martin Eddy, Charly Quincoces Cendoya). Taking a commanding lead from the outset, five goals from leading scorer Bilbao earned D'Ambrose MD the 12-7 victory.

The Regional President's Cup hosted by The Villages Polo Club (The Villages, Florida), is one of four Florida Circuit Regional President’s Cup qualifiers. Fielding four talented teams, D'Ambrose MD, Fross & Fross, Jet Set Polo Visas and Mountain Chevrolet will each battle for the title and opportunity to earn a coveted spot in the National President’s Cup. Representing Team USPA is alumnus Nick Johnson (D'Ambrose MD).

Photo: 2023 Regional President's Cup Champions: D'Ambrose MD - Francisco "Frankie" Bilbao, Nick Johnson, Finn Secunda, Mike D'Ambrose. Not pictured: sub. Tomas Mac Dougall. ©Keith Franklin Photography

REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

All teams will play two qualifying matches each. Teams with the top two records will advance to the Regional President's Cup final. If two teams have tied records and they did not play each other, the tie will be broken by a shootout. If two teams have tied records and they have played each other, the tie is broken by who beat who. If three or more teams have tied records, the tie is also broken by a shootout.

TEAMS AND ROSTERS

Bracket I

Bracket II

Bracket III

Bracket IV

Bracket V

Bracket VI

Bracket VII

Bracket VIII

Bracket IX

Bracket X

Fross & Fross (3-1)

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Thom Fross
Outdoor: -1
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Charlie Caldwell
Outdoor: 2
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Ignacio Deltour
Outdoor: 3
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Charly Quincoces Cendoya
Outdoor: 4

D'Ambrose MD (2-1)

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Mike D'Ambrose
Outdoor: -1
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Tomas Mac Dougall
Substitute
Outdoor: 2
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Nick Johnson
Outdoor: 4
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Herndon Radcliff
Substitute
Outdoor: 3
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Francisco 'Frankie' Bilbao
Outdoor: 4
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Paige Boone
Outdoor: 1

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare (1-2)

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Michael Payne
Outdoor: 1
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Ramon Caro
Outdoor: 0
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Francisco 'Frankie' Ayala
Outdoor: 2
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Juan 'Bauti' Crotto
Outdoor: 4

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank (1-3)

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Julia Kline
Outdoor: -1
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Juan Socas
Outdoor: 1
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Martin Eddy
Outdoor: 3
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Horacio 'Flaco' Lizaso
Outdoor: 4

REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP

TOURNAMENT GAMES

Friday, Mar 29, 2024

March 29

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare logo

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare (1-2)

10

Fross & Fross logo

Fross & Fross (3-1)

11

March 29

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

D'Ambrose MD logo

D'Ambrose MD (2-1)

10

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank logo

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank (1-3)

9

Sunday, Mar 31, 2024

March 31

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

D'Ambrose MD logo

D'Ambrose MD (2-1)

11

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare logo

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare (1-2)

9

March 31

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

Fross & Fross logo

Fross & Fross (3-1)

11

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank logo

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank (1-3)

9

Friday, Apr 5, 2024

April 05

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

Fross & Fross logo

Fross & Fross (3-1)

9

D'Ambrose MD logo

D'Ambrose MD (2-1)

6

April 05

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare logo

Mountain Chevrolet/United Healthcare (1-2)

8

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank logo

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank (1-3)

7

Sunday, Apr 7, 2024

April 07

Final

Regional President's Cup

The Villages Polo Club

Fross & Fross logo

Fross & Fross (3-1)

4

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank logo

Jet Set Polo Visas/Citizen's First Bank (1-3)

11

REGIONAL PRESIDENT'S CUP

THE VENUE

For over 20 years, The Villages Polo Club has provided an unforgettable polo experience for thousands of spectators and hundreds of polo players from around the world. Located in the heart of Florida’s Friendliest Hometown®, one hour north of Orlando and thirty minutes south of Ocala. The 250 acre polo facility offers a chance to experience the amazing world of polo. From the skill and athleticism of the players, to the power and agility of the thundering hooves, to the enthusiasm of the crowd around you, you're sure to fall in love watching this legendary sport.

The Villages Polo Club offers first-class facilities and competitive, 6- to 12-goal polo spanning over two full seasons: the spring, running March through May, and fall, running late September through November. The Villages Polo Club’s two level stadium resides on an elevated berm, providing breathtaking views from any seat. Join The Villages Polo Club for an action-packed afternoon of polo and experience a professional sport unlike any other!

A participating club in the newly re-formatted National President's Cup, the Villages Polo Club will host one of four Florida Circuit Regional President's Cup qualifiers.


703 N Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
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