Polo America has partnered with the Hotel del Coronado to present Beach Polo over Labor Day weekend. On September 3rd and 4th twelve polo players and fifty plus horses will take to the beach. Spectators will experience some of the best polo players from around the world. The Polo America Beach Polo Cup will feature Argentine polo players Julio Novillo Astrada, Agustin “Tincho” Merlos, Pelon Escapite, Pakistan polo player Bash Kazi, along with American players Lucas Lalor, Melissa Ganzi and her son Grant Ganzi. To watch these polo players and horses travel at 35 mph trying to score a goal is a sight you won’t soon forget.
Our only female polo player Melissa Ganzi has the experience to play at this level of polo. Over the years, Melissa has played in the U.S. Open Polo Championship, Pacific Coast Open, East Coast Open and many other prestigious tournaments around the globe. In 2010 Melissa and Luis Escobar played in the longest recorded polo game, a total of 34 chukkers. The game started at 8:00 AM and ended at 4:10 PM. Melissa and Luis cemented their mark in history that day by playing thirty consecutive chukkers; over seven hours of continuous polo. The Ganzi’s are a polo playing family. Her son Grant will be playing on a team against his Mother. Imagine the party at their home in Florida on December 10th if they each make the final. NBC Sports will broadcast the Polo America Beach Polo Cup final on December 10th at 6:00 PM EST.
The spectacle of polo, the historic Hotel Del, and the ocean make the perfect backdrop for a memorable weekend. Attendees will be treated to two polo games each day, a meet and greet wine reception with the players, a gourmet lunch provided by Hotel del Coronado, a fashion show by Grayse, a Post Game party, Tango with the polo players and much more.
The 10,000 square foot VIP Tent will consist of three terraces. The first terrace, “Millionaire’s Row,” will consist of 15 lounges complete with white leather couches and chairs. Food and cocktail service available through The Del. The second terrace will be formal dining for 400 people. Luncheon to be provided by Hotel del Coronado. The third terrace will be the Polo Village featuring our prestigious sponsor boutiques from Ermenegildo Zegna, Grayse, Porsche of San Diego, Hoffman International Properties, Silver Seas Yachts, Polo America, and more.
Agenda
Saturday, September 3
- 8:00am Polo Lessons by California Polo Club
- 8:30am Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally
- 11:30am Gates Open * Wine Reception
- 12:00pm Polo Game
- 12:30pm Clam Bake Luncheon
- 1:30pm Grayse Fashion Show
- 2:00pm National Anthem and Polo Pony Parade
- 2:10pm Polo Game
- 3:30pm Trophy Presentation
- 4:00pm Gates Close
Sunday, September 4
- 8:00am Polo Lessons by California Polo Club
- 8:30am Porsche Million Dollar Road Rally
- 11:30am Gates Open – Hat Day * Wine Reception
- 12:00pm Polo Game
- 12:30pm Tapas Luncheon (Fifteen tastes)
- 1:30pm Informal Modeling by Grayse showcasing hats
- 1:40pm Prizes for Best Hats
- 2:00pm National Anthem and Polo Pony Parade
- 2:10pm Polo game
- 3:30pm Post-Game Party, Tango with the Polo Players, Tango lessons, Trophy Presentation
Beach Polo sponsors: Polo America, Hotel del Coronado, Ermenegildo Zegna, Grayse, Porsche of San Diego, Silver Seas Yacht, Modern Luxury San Diego, US Polo Assn, Hoffman International Properties, Coronado Tourism and Aspen Valley Polo Club are proud to support Rady Children’s Hospital.
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is a 520-bed pediatric care facility providing the largest source of comprehensive pediatric medical services in San Diego, Southern Riverside and Imperial counties. Rady Children’s is the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and is the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center.
Beach Polo tickets are $250. per person. They are available by calling (760) 668-6093 or at www.poloamerica.com. Hotel packages are available by calling 1 (800) HOTEL DEL.
