“The
Best Polo Event in the World.”
EIGHTH ANNUAL
PRESENTED BY
– Ricky Cooper, Wales Polo Team Captain
E L A D S T OT C S F O D L 8 1 R 0 O 2 W , T 1 1 WES 0 1 R E B M E V O N OFFICIAL PROGRAM PRESENTED BY
Welcome to the
8 Annual th
BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Presented by Talking Stick Resort
Join the event that, in just its eighth year, is now being called “the best polo event in the world”, located right here in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ancient and regal sport of kings exposes us to tradition and heritage during matches between some of the world’s most dynamic polo teams and players all alongside event sponsors with platinum brand legacy such as Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Barrett-Jackson, Bentley Motor Company, Hensley Beverage Company and Molina Fine Jewelers. With the beautiful surroundings and a polo environment like no other in the world, tradition has never looked better. Except, of course, when it has the most famous professional polo player in the world, like this year. Or the World’s Greatest Polo Party, which it was dubbed in 2017. Or “Arizona’s Best Annual Event”, which it has been recognized as. Check it out for the first time, or all over again. There’s nothing like it in Arizona, or anywhere. The next greatest show on grass welcomes you on November 10th and 11th. Last year the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships drew the biggest polo crowd in the country with over 13,000 fans enjoying the weekend Polo Party. The Captain of the Wales Polo Team calls it “the best polo event in the world.” The Arizona Republic has called the event “polo for the masses.” They are right. From affordable to the exclusive. From the underprivileged to the very privileged. All feel welcome and have a role in creating America’s most attended polo event.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday: The Party 10:00 am
Gates Open
10:15 am
Arizona Polo Club vs. Italy Polo Team
11:45 am
The World’s “Longest” Fashion Show, produced by
TITLE SPONSOR
Phoenix Fashion Week 12:15 pm
Palm Beach vs. World All-Stars
1:45 pm
Arizona Humane Society Canine Couture: A Dog Fashion
Show Like No Other Presented by Lugari Pet Salon
2:15 pm
Featured Match Aspen Valley Polo Club (defending champs)
with Nacho Figueras vs. Centtrip Wales Polo Team
4:15 pm
Polo Azteca vs. Work to Ride
PRESENTING SPONSOR Sunday: The Tradition 10:45 am
Gates open for all ticket holders including The Sunday
Brunch Presented by Scottsdale Maserati
11:30 am
Battle of the Sexes: The Sunny Hale Memorial
Men vs. Women 1:30 pm
The International: featuring the best players of the 2018
event playing each other for the highest goal match of
the weekend.
The World’s Longest Fashion Show The World’s “Longest” catwalk is a fashion show like you’ve never seen before – More than 100 models, and a few of the day’s star players, will take to the world’s longest catwalk (literally) in the middle of the polo field at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Arizona Humane Society Canine Couture: Presented by Lugari Pet Salon Get ready to feel pawsitively fabulous at the fifth annual Canine Couture presented by Lugari Pet Salon. A dog fashion show like no other, these trendy pups will be judged on their appearance and creativity of their costumes. All breeds and sizes welcome to enter. Car Party The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction will be on-site for its eighth year in a row, anchoring some 200 amazing examples of horsepower. Additional horsepower elements on site you may find are amazing cars from Bentley Scottsdale, Scottsdale Maserati, Courtesy Volvo, Earnhardt Hyundai, Sanderson Lincoln, The Arizona Lamborghini Club, the Ferrari Club of America, Highline Autos and numerous other car clubs. Enjoy The BarrettJackson Scottsdale auction in January 2019 or their showroom all year round. Register to consign or bid at Barrett-Jackson.com
Riot House Polo Lounge by Stella Artois Don’t miss the ultimate party experience on-site: The Riot House Polo Lounge presented by Stella Artois! To reserve your table or bottle service, please contact tinapeterson@riothg.com Also on site will be Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row and Hall Pass, an unusual popup sports bar facing the polo action and broadcasting football games. Musical Elements Join local jazz artists in the Barrett-Jackson Champagne and Jazz Lounge or high-energy DJ’s in the Riot House Polo Lounge by Stella Artois. We’re even turning off all the music during some of the featured match’s chukkers for live performances by the Phoenix Opera, Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix Boys Choir, Phoenix Theatre, bagpipes, and a hip-hop artist. Big Party Whether it’s in one of the tents or one of the dayclubs, there is constant music and action in this unique atmosphere to socialize. Saturday will have more people and more of a festive atmosphere whereas Sunday will bring a more traditional polo day, albeit uniquely Scottsdale.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS 1. First time appearance by world famous polo player & Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras 2. Riot House Polo Lounge by Stella Artois 3. Mark Taylor Residential Luxury Living Room 4. Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge 5. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty VIP Lounge 6. Barrett-Jackson Champagne & Jazz Lounge 7. Prime: A luxury tent experience by Steak 44, Neiman Marcus, and Barrett-Jackson 8. Talking Stick Resort General Admission Skybox 9. Molina Fine Jewelers and Players VIP Tent 10. Fried and Fizzy: a Fried Chicken and Champagne Food Truck 11. Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row 12. Shea Homes pavilion in conjunction with Rose Law Group and Nathan & Associates
EXCITING ELEMENTS • •
Sideline Parking Previously known as Tailgating, Sideline Parking is a great way to enjoy the event on Saturday or Sunday. The entire north side of the polo field is reserved for your car. And you can bring as much food as you like but no alcohol per state liquor laws, please. That will be available on-site.
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Scottsdale Maserati Sunday Brunch Live performances by the Phoenix Opera, Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix Boys Choir, Phoenix Theatre and more. Bubbles Bar – enjoy champagne, Bellinis and Kir Royales. All new wine, cheese & chocolate bar Second mid-field skybox “Farthest” Rugby Sevens match
Horsepower Meet and greet some of today’s ponies, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful Arabian show horses, at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Corral. General Admission (GA) GA provides you access to grass, bleacher and picnic table seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, and tents such as the Riot House Polo Lounge presented by Stella Artois, Mark-Taylor Residential Luxury Living Room, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Hall Pass, Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge, Skyboxes and Fried & Fizzy, all polo matches, car displays and other event elements.
World-famous polo player and Ralph Lauren model, Nacho Figueras, will be playing with the Aspen Valley Polo Club
SIGNATURE SPONSORS
SPONSORS
PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE ARIZONA LAMBORGHINI CLUB ROSE+MOSER+ALLYN PUBLIC & ONLINE RELATIONS POLITICS ON THE ROCKS TURF PARADISE ARIZONA FOOTHILLS FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA DESERT REGION SO SCOTTSDALE! BRANDED CITIES RAVEN EVENTS SCOTTSDALE NIGHTS SCOTTSDALE CORVETTE CLUB LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA PHOENIX ART MUESEUM PINNACLE BANK NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB PHOENIX FASHION WEEK ARIZONA POLO CLUB FOX SPORTS ARIZONA PORCHLIGHT MEDIA CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PILGRIM’S REST BAPTIST CHURCH TROON NORTH HOA TRENDS YELP
CHARITABLE CAUSES
Meet the Teams Arizona Polo Club
Saturday 10:15 am
Arizona Polo Club - Polo Cares Inc is a 501(3)c Polo club that has been playing in Arizona for over 30 years. The club plays most weekends from October to April with all levels of play and offers introductory lessons for those interested in learning the game. Join APC on their field during their 2018-2019 season and watch or participate in some exciting polo matches. For more information and schedule of events visit: arizonapolo.com/events
Palm Beach
vs.
vs.
Centtrip Wales Polo Team
Champions of the 2013 Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, the Centtrip Wales Polo Team are back. This years team includes Ricky Cooper, Pete Webb, and Ashley Busch. For more information and schedule of events visit walespoloteam.com
Saturday 4:15 pm
Returning to this year’s Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, Polo Azteca is one of the largest polo clubs in the Southwest. Their new arena on Carefree Highway and 14th street in Phoenix has been updated substantially with improved footing to allow for all weather play. For more information and schedule of events visit poloazteca.com
vs.
World All-Stars
World All-Stars will feature players Chevy Beh from Malaysia, Juancito Bollini, and Carlitos Gracida
Saturday 2:15 pm
The Aspen Valley Polo Club will be making its fourth return to Scottsdale as the events defending champions. The club is owned by Marc and Melissa Ganzi, one of America’s most prominent polo families. Aspen Valley Polo Club hosts the annual Piaget World Snow Polo Championships in December. The high-end event is one of the hottest social events in Aspen, the only American city to host a snow polo tournament. This years team includes Melissa Ganzi, Nacho Figueras, and Grant Ganzi . For more information and schedule of events visit aspenvalleypoloclub.com
Polo Azteca
Marco M. Elser and his brother Massimo F. Elser own a farm on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. The farm has an open arena polo field as well as a grass field for stick and balling and three on three matches. The pride and joy of the farm is a full size polo field which has been considered the largest polo field in Europe. Pictures of the field can be seen on www.apc.it
Saturday 12:15 pm
Polo in the Palm Beach area fittingly began in the roaring 20’s. In the past nearly 100 years the polo fields have been an intersecting point and place of escape for the affluent, entertainers, and royals from around the world. This years team will include Juan Bollini, Marc Ganzi, and Brian Boyd
Aspen Valley Polo Club
vs.
Italy Polo Team
Work To Ride
As seen on ESPN, HBO and 60 minutes, Work To Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth through constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. WTR provides youngsters with a positive outlet for their energy and an alternative to negative “street” activities. Participants develop discipline, responsibility, and life skills through training, riding, and performing horse care and barn management chores. They also develop confidence, self-esteem, and the skills necessary to complete successfully in their chosen activities, including on WTR’s own top-performing polo team.
Sunday 11:30 am
Battle of the Sexes The Sunny Hale Memorial, celebrating the greatest female player of all time. All-male team versus an all-female one.
Sunday 1:30 pm
The International Featuring the best players of the 2018 event playing each other for the highest goal match of the weekend, including Nacho Figueras and one of the best players in Europe.
Polo
101
While riding on ponies, called “mounts,” the goal is to move the small white ball down the field, using a mallet to score in between the opposing team’s goal posts. The Scottsdale Polo Party plays with three
Players play a particular position that corresponds with the number on their jersey. The Forward: This player is the primary offense, hitting the ball through the enemy’s goal. The Quarterback: This player is the strategic leader, and a powerful hitter, getting the ball to the offensive players.
players on each side due to field size. Each time the ball is hit through the goal posts, the team scores a point. The team with the most points at the end of all four chukkers, periods of play, wins! Traditionally, there are four players and four mounts (ponies), per team.
The Central Midfielder: This player is both offense and defense, either scoring themselves or protecting Player 1. The Goalie: This player is the primary defense; protecting the team’s goal is their number one priority.
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