Oct 10, 2023
Polo players and enthusiasts are preparing for the fall season at Grand Champions Polo Club (GCPC), where high-quality polo meets thrilling competition and the matches are free for the public to enjoy! GCPC will host both medium and high-goal tournaments throughout October and November. The fall season promises standout events including two USPA national 20-goal tournaments.
Key highlights of the season include the North American Cup from November 7-15, the National Twenty Goal from November 11-21, and a special doubleheader on November 25, showcasing the Legends of Polo Carlos Gracida Memorial and the International Cup. This latter event will showcase GCPC USA putting their impressive 11-game winning streak on the line against Spain.
The fall medium goal schedule boasts six exciting tournaments, during which attendees witness players from across the globe showcase their skills, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, El Salvador, England, France, India, Mexico, Azerbaijan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, South Africa and the United States.
October 3-8: Fall Classic
October 10-15: Tackeria Invitational
October 17-22: Pedro Morrison Memorial
October 24-29: Banyan Cup
November 1-5: Fall Plates
November 8-12: Casablanca Fall Cup
November 7-15: North American Cup (USPA National Tournament)
November 11-21: National Twenty Goal (USPA National Tournament)
November 18: Legends of Polo Carlos Gracida Memorial
November 18: International Cup
Situated on a sprawling 102-acre polo facility in Wellington, Florida, GCPC and Santa Rita Polo Farm offer a unique player experience with state-of-the-art amenities. Facilities boast more than 150 stalls in several self-contained barns, an exercise track, five climate-controlled tack rooms, a veterinary room, staff quarters, a guest house and polo fields with state-of-the-art underground irrigation and stick-and-ball fields.
Grand Champions and Santa Rita Polo Farm host polo tournaments ranging from 6- to 26-goal in addition to special events at its well-manicured fields during the fall, winter and spring seasons. The club caters to men, women and youth polo players, providing customized playing experiences, lessons and practice sessions through their Polo On Demand program.
Grand Champions Fall Invitational League focuses on improving players' polo skills at every level. The rosters change for each tournament, with evenly-matched teams comprising both professional and amateur players. This league serves as a fantastic opportunity for players and sponsors to prepare for the winter season.
The Polo School, a 501c3 organization and a USPA club, is dedicated to teaching polo to individuals of all ages with a focused effort on grassroots youth. The school operates in Wellington, Florida, from January through June and October through November.
For more information about the upcoming season, the Fall Invitational League or The Polo School, please visit Grand Champions Polo Club's website at www.gcpolo.com.
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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