PLAYER PACKAGE SUMMER 2014 14555 El Camino Real, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Contact: Graham Bray, Polo Manager graham@sandiegopolo.com 760-774-2583
DEAR PLAYER,
Welcome to the 28th season of the San Diego Polo Club. We are excited to offer 4-6 goal tournament play for the first half of the season, 6-8 goal tournament play during the second half, and fall polo through October. Barns open April 5th and we are looking forward to welcoming back local and international players. Sunday Polo kicks off on June 1, where teams will compete in front of 3,000 polo fans. The San Diego Polo Club offers membership levels that appeal to any player whether you want to play in the arena, are ready to take your first gallop down a grass field, or are looking to put in your own team for the 6-8 goal. Don’t forget to take advantage of our early discount on your fees if they are paid on or before February 25th. If you are thinking of visiting San Diego from out of town this year and want to play polo during your visit, let us put together a visiting player package that includes tournament participation and seats in our members club for Sunday polo. The club has close ties with the best resorts in San Diego such as The Grand Del Mar and Rancho Valencia Resort, and can arrange accommodations for you and your family. Our USPA open tournaments in August and September offer a fantastic opportunity to experience great polo, perfect weather, and a chance to partake in the many family (and grown-up) attractions in San Diego. Whatever your level – club chukkers, low goal, stick and ball, or 6-8 goal – I look forward to seeing you on the field!
Ron Bonaguidi
THE CLUB Beautifully situated in one of the most exclusive and affluent communities in Southern California and bordering the Pacific Ocean, The San Diego Polo Club offers stunning views and a loyal polo community like no other. We warmly welcome over 25,000 visitors each year and with record breaking attendance, we have earned the reputation as “The Leading Polo Destination In All Of California.”
THE POLO The San Diego Polo Club is beautifully situated on 80 acres of land in Rancho Santa Fe, offering five world-class class polo fields, including an exercise track, riding trails, a clubhouse and bar, a polo training school, and an outdoor lighted arena. The San Diego Club has one of the longest playing seasons in the country running from May through October. Based on our member’s desires, the first half of our season is 4-6 goal tournament polo. Players may form their own teams or request the assistance of our polo manager to put their team together. Things heat up in the second half of the season with 6-8 goal tournament polo, including two USPA sanctioned tournaments. We offer Sunday Polo open to the public for 15 weeks.
THE SCENE The San Diego Polo Club’s social scene is rated one of the top in the country. With an average of 1,000 fans each week, and Opening Day exceeding 3,000, every Sunday is an enjoyable afternoon with family, friends, and San Diego’s best. We partner with various charities and brands to create memorable events that give back to our community and highlight the wonderful sport of polo.
PLAYING SCHEDULE Dates April 5 May 10 May 22 - June 5 May 22
Tournament
Duration
Level
1 week 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks
4-6 Goal 4-6 Goal 4-6 Goal 4-6 Goal 4-6 Goal
Chukkers
Barns Open Stick & Ball Practice begins Practice Chukkers 4-6 Goal Club Chukkers begin
June 1 OPENING DAY June 5 -8 Rancho Santa Fe Cup June 12 – 22 Fairbanks Classic June 20 – 23 Torrey Pines Cup June 26 –July 6 Woodford Reserve Classic July 10 – 20 Gutierrez Memorial Cup
6 6 6 6 6
Fields Closed – Summer Break – July 21st until August 11th Aug 13 - 24 Aug 27 - Sept 7 Sept 11 – Sept 28
Willis Allen Memorial Cup USPA Rossmore Cup USPA Spreckels Cup
2 weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks
6-8 goal 6-8 goal 6-8 goal
September 28
CLOSING DAY & SPRECKELS FINALS
6 6 6
October 2 - 26 Fall Polo 1 week TBD 4
PLAYER FEES SEASON PLAYING FEES May 15 - September 28 • • • • •
Founding Member Founding Member Family Sponsored Member Sponsored Member 1st Year Provisional Member – Club Chukkers only
• Pro Playing Fee (Season) • Stick & Ball (Season) • Employee/Groom Stick & Ball
Paid Before Feb. 25 $ 7,000 $11,180 $13,900 $10,000 $6,000 $6,500 $4,500 $2,800
Paid After Feb. 25 $ 7,700 $12,300 $15,300 $12,500 $7,500 $7,100 $4,900 $2,800
SEASON STALLS & TACKROOMS • Main Barn • Temporary Stalls • Tack/Feed Rooms
$1,400 $1,350 $1,400
Payment Options: All playing fees should be paid by check. If you wish to use a credit card, a small processing fee will apply.
Contact: Graham Bray, Polo Manager graham@sandiegopolo.com 760-774-2583
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Founding Member Sponsored Member – 6 chukker Provisional Member Stick & Ball (monthly) Stick & Ball (daily) Pro weekly
$2,900 $4,800 $3,100 $900 $100 $500/week
MONTHLY STALLS & TACKROOMS $1,200 $1,000 $1,200
QUESTIONS?
MONTHLY PLAYING FEES
• Main Barn • Temporary Stalls • Container Tack Room
$375 $325 $250
MISCELLANEOUS FEES • Trophy, First Aid (EMT), Umpire Fees • Sunday Polo Table (Full Season or Half Season) • Social Membership • Fall Polo (4 Chukkers in October)
TBD $4,500 $400 $400/weekend
SAN DIEGO FAVORITES
1. Spend your free time soaking up the sun on one of San Diego’s famous beaches. 2. Explore Balboa Park, San Diego’s largest urban cultural park, complete with museums, walking paths, gardens and the famous San Diego Zoo. 3. Petco Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. 4. Daily thoroughbred horse racing at the Del Mar Racetrack from July 17 to Septmeber 3 with enjoyable summer concert series in the evenings 5. Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is a veritable playground, rich with nightlife, restaurants, concert venues, shopping and historical sites. 6. San Diego’s thriving craft beer scene and sustaniable restaurant choices make foodies fall in love with this city.
SEE YOU AT THE SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB