...a day to dress in your finest polo attire, mingle with the players and superstars of the sport and learn about the most ancient and stately sports in the world.

POMP AND Polo As style icon Ralph Lauren once said “The Polo player has elegance and imagination. It embodies a sophisticated luxury and timeless style.” This is precisely what we can expect at the Noosa Country Polo Cup event – elegance, luxury, style (and Bollinger), as Carlie Wacker discovers.

We can now add a premium event combining world-class polo, DJs, fashions on the field and champagne to the Noosa calendar.

The inaugural Noosa Country Polo Cup at the Noosa Country Polo Club is set to be a first-class experience located in the stunning foothills of Cooroy Mountain.

On a sporting level, this is the final event of the year on the Queensland Polo calendar attracting professional players with 8 teams vying for the Noosa Cup.

The location in our very own backyard is nothing short of spectacular and the perfect setting for the pomp and ceremony of one of the most ancient and noble of sports. Noosa Country Polo Club is a passion project for President Niall Coburn and his wife Illy – a culmination of a love of the sport and creating a world-class facility to coach the athletes and horses and present events to new and existing polo fans.

The not-for-profit Club is affiliated with the Queensland and Australian Polo Associations and is dedicated to developing and educating participants in the sport of Polo.

Niall, who learnt how to play Polo at 43 years and won the Puesto Viejo in Argentina 14 years later, says his vision was to make polo accessible to everyone.

“Our emphasis is on ‘country polo’ and

enjoying the game, no matter what level you are at,” he said. “Thus our motto: ‘takes courage to encourage’. We provide weekly chukkas, clinics throughout the year, horse training and Polo lessons.”

Shaun Birley, Simon Hill and Stefanie Acworth

Encouraging beginners and experts is one of the world’s best trainers, Simon Hill, who is known as “the gentleman of Polo” with a distinguished career in the UK and Australia.

He has been training local ambassadors Shaun Birley and Stefanie Acworth ready for the Cup! Shaun is an e commerce consultant and fashion and travel enthusiast with over 100,000 followers on social media. He has learnt to play polo in a fascinating journey which will see him go from having little horse-riding experience to competing in his first professional game at the Noosa Cup!

Stefanie is a travel writer with more than 37,000 followers. She is also a left-handed dressage rider who has been taken under the wings of the Queensland Polo Association to learn the art of polo and she will compete in the Car against Horse race! They’ll both be joining me to judge Fashions on the Field so frock up!

The Noosa Country Polo property offers a training field and the main stage - the Archibald Field - plus stunning traditional stables and tack room.

The Noosa Country Polo Cup is our chance to explore the sport of Kings (and Queens) and enjoy a luxurious afternoon of entertainment and who knows, you may be charmed into donning the jodhpurs yourself one day.

The day will consist of the Polo finals which can be viewed from VIP private marquees, the Premium Noosa Country Lounge or Peggy’s Square.

Dress in your finest attire, mingle with the players and superstars of the sport and learn about the most ancient and stately sports in the world.

Immerse yourself in the magnificent sport of Polo including the traditional stomping of the divots; men’s and women’s dash and Fashions on the Field.

This is a must-attend premium event!

GIDDY UP FOR THE CUP!

IN Noosa Magazine is thrilled to partner with the Noosa Country Polo Cup on Sunday 3 October! From premium experiences to playful picnics, here’s what to expect with your ticket: Entry to the event Live entertainment including Fashions on the Field hosted by Tam Wrigley Interviews with the players Complimentary bus transfers Craft beer bars Bookings are essential! 18+ licensed event No BYO food or beverage allowed

www.noosacountrypolo.com

PREMIUM VIP MARQUEES

Polo field premium positioning White picket fence marquee Picnic style furniture Corporate branded entrance sign Complimentary glass of Bollinger Champagne on arrival Beverage package including two bottles of Bollinger Champagne, craft beers and wines Substantial canapés and small dishes by Spoon Fed Catering Reserved car park per every 2 guests Tickets are $395 per person

NOOSA COUNTRY LOUNGE

White picket fence lounge with shaded marquee and market umbrellas Picnic style furniture Beverage package including beer and wine Substantial canapés by Spoon Fed Catering Reserved car park per every 2 guests $295 per person PEGGY’S SQUARE LAWN ENCLOSURE

Event big screen Craft beer bars Bollinger Champagne Bar Food trucks Picnic setting with shaded areas/umbrellas $85 per person