PLAYER PACKAGE SUMMER 2015 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 29th season of the San Diego Polo Club. Barns open in early April, and we are looking forward to welcoming both new and returning local and international players. Sunday Polo kicks off on Opening Day, May 31, where teams will compete in front of over 3,000 enthusiastic polo fans—one of the nation’s best polo kickoff events. We are excited to offer both 0-2 Goal (4 chukker) and 6-8 Goal (6 chukker) Tournament Play for the summer season, as well as Fall Polo through October. 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, want to play club polo or are looking to put in your own team for the 0-2 Goal or 6-8 Goal—we offer something for everyone. Don’t forget to take advantage of our early discount on your fees if they are paid on or before February 20th. All matches are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday mornings with the 6-8 Goal matches being featured in front of our Sunday Polo crowd. 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 for Sunday polo. The club has close ties with the best resorts in San Diego such as The Grand Del Mar and the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, and can arrange accommodations for you and your family. Our USPA tournaments in 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 – arena, stick and ball, club chukkers, 0-2 Goal or 6-8 Goal – I look forward to seeing you on the field!
Chris Collins Chris Collins, President
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. This year, we are happy to welcome back the 2-Goal League, as well as 8-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 more competitive tournaments, 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.
2014 IN REVIEW
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Tailgating has grown tremendously among the younger crowd. More teams, more players, more fun. Opening Day was the largest attended day in SDPC history. Fundraiser for Miracle Babies at the White Party was a huge success. Players spent more time with their families and strengthened our polo community. We were host of the USPA National Youth Tournament Series Championship. New Life at SDPC: Multiple players welcomed new members to their families Starry Starry Night raised over $1.4 million for San Diego Foster Kids.
REVIEW HIGHLIGHT: USPA SPRECKELS CUP & CLOSING DAY PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE
REINTRODUCING 2-GOAL TOURNAMENT POLO
MORE OPTIONS. MORE POLO.
PLAYING SCHEDULE Dates Tournament Duration April 4 Barns Open May 9 Stick & Ball Practice begins May 17 Kick-Off Party & Sunday Polo Soft Opening May 22 Club Chukkers begin May 22 - May 31 Practice Chukkers 2 Goal & 6-8 Goal
Level
Chukkers
May 31 OPENING DAY 1 DAY OPEN 6 June 4 -7 Rancho Santa Fe Cup 1 week 2 / 8 Goal 4/6 June 11 – 21 Fairbanks Classic 2 weeks 2 / 8 Goal 4/6 June 25 –July 5 Pan-American Cup 2 weeks 2 / 8 Goal 4/6 July 9 – 19 Pacific Coast Cup 2 weeks 2 / 8 Goal 4/6 Fields Closed – Summer Break – July 20th until August 12th Aug 12 - 23 Aug 27 - Sept 6 Sept 10 – Sept 27
Willis Allen Memorial Cup USPA Rossmore Cup USPA Spreckels Cup
2 weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks
2 / 8 Goal 2 / 8 Goal 2 / 8 Goal
September 27
CLOSING DAY & SPRECKELS FINALS
4/6 4/6 4/6
October 2 - 26 Fall Polo 1 week TBD 4
MORE EVENTS. MORE FUN.
SOCIAL SCHEDULE In 2015, our goal is to create more social events for players, friends and the equine community. Sunday Polo is held every Sunday from May 31, 2015 to September 27, 2015 with the exception of July 27, August 3 and August 10. Date Signature Events TBD Polo Party at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe May 17
Kick-Off Party & Sunday Polo Soft Opening
May 31 OPENING DAY OF SUNDAY POLO June 20 Biplane Fly-In Party & Red Baron Bash July TBD
Cinepolis Movie Night
Aug 16
Summer Dinner: Local Produce
Sept 25
Spreckels End of the Year Party
September 27
CLOSING DAY & SPRECKELS FINALS
October 30
Halloween Party
Stay tuned for more social events with our seasonal partners! Interested in joining as a Social Member? Email Lindsey@SanDiegoPolo.com
PLAYER FEES SEASON PLAYING FEES May 9 - September 27 • • • • •
Founding Member Founding Member Family Sponsored Member | 8-Goal Sponsored Member | 2-Goal Provisional Member – Club Chukkers only
• Pro Playing Fee (Season) • Stick & Ball (Season) • Employee/Groom Stick & Ball
Paid Before Feb. 20 $ 7,000 $11,180 $13,900 $10,000 $6,000 $6,500 $4,500 $2,800
Paid After Feb. 20 $ 7,700 $12,300 $15,300 $12,500 $7,500 $7,100 $4,900 $2,800
SEASON STALLS & TACKROOMS $1,200 $1,000 $1,200
$1,400 $1,350 $1,400
0-2 Goal Players must rent a minimum of two stalls. 8-Goal Players must rent a minimum of six stalls.
Payment Options: All playing fees should be paid by check. If you wish to use a credit card, a small processing fee will apply.
QUESTIONS? Contact: Graham Bray, Polo Manager graham@sandiegopolo.com 760-774-2583
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Founding Member Sponsored Member | 8-Goal Sponsored Member | 2-Goal Provisional Member Stick & Ball (monthly) Stick & Ball (daily) Pro weekly
$2,900 $4,800 $3,900 $3,000 $900 $100 $500/week
MONTHLY STALLS & TACKROOMS
April 4 - October 26 • Main Barn • Temporary Stalls • Tack/Feed Rooms
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