Second Annual National Youth Tournament Series Championship
December 13, 2014 August 27, 2014 by
Second Annual National Youth Tournament Series Championship: Young polo players travel from all across the country to compete for the championship title on Sunday, August 31 at the San Diego Polo Club.
San Diego, Calif. – The most celebrated and youngest polo players in the United States will compete in the 2014 National Youth Tournament Series Championship (NYTS) for the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) Cecil Smith Cup trophy on Sunday, August 31 at 1 p.m. at the White Party to benefit Miracle Babies at San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe.
After 27 tournaments and 122 player nominations, being selected as one of the final 16 All-Stars is a great accomplishment. "It is exciting to see the talent and commitment of our young polo players," said Chrys Beal, USPA Governor-at-Large and NYTS Chair. "The National Youth Tournament Series promises to be fast and furious, and showcase many talented players hoping to claim the Cecil Smith Cup."
The 2013 NYTS Championship team from USPA Zone 3 will defend their winning title in San Diego. Returning team members Wes Finlayson, Juan Bollini, and Grant Ganzi will play with first timer Crisitan Weisz.
Zone 1 – Pacific Coast, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Border, Southwest and Hawaiian Islands Circuits
Jim Wright – Menlo Park, Calif.
Colton Bancroft – San Diego, Calif.
Sloan Stefanakis – Houston, Texas
Garrett Smith – Oakbank, Manitoba
Zone 2 – Central, Great Plains, Mid-States and Southeast Circuits
Eduardo Margalef – Culver, Ind.
JT Shiverick – Atlanta, Ga.
Andrew Begg – King City, Ontario
CJ Sifton – Toronto, Ontario
Zone 3 – Defending Champions from the Florida Circuit
Wes Finlayson – Wellington, Fla.
Juan Bollini – Wellington, Fla.
Grant Ganzi – Wellington, Fla.
Cristian Weisz – Wellington, Fla.
Zone 4 – Northeast and Eastern Circuit
Barrett Coke – Topsfield, Mass.
Marissa Wells – Freeland, Md.
Wyatt Harlow – Warrenton, Va.
Tommy Huber – Baltimore, Md.
The semi-finals matches begin on Saturday, August 30, with a consolation match on Sunday, August 31 prior to the start of the championship final at 1 p.m.
San Diego Polo Club is open to the public and spectators are encouraged to come watch the thrilling championship action at the White Party to benefit Miracle Babies. Tickets range from $12 – $125 and parking is $10. Guests are encouraged to wear white or light colors. For additional event information, please call 858.481.9217, visit www.sandiegopolo.com or purchase tickets here. About the National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS)
In 2013, the United States Polo Association created a national tournament series to provide more opportunities for junior players to compete outdoors with and against their peers at a local and national level. In an effort to grow and sustain the sport of polo in the United States, NYTS is a training module that prepares youth for formal tournament competition, challenges players to get to know their team, and identify their opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
About the San Diego Polo Club
Founded in 1986, The San Diego Polo Club is an established institution recognized for excellence in the sport of polo. The San Diego Polo Club is beautifully situated on 60 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. Sunday matches are presented to the public every Sunday, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
About the U. S. Polo Association
The U.S. Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions, and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. For more information, please visit, www.uspolo.org.
About Miracle Babies
Miracle Babies, founded by Dr. Sean Daneshmand and based in San Diego, is a non-profit organization structured to provide education and financial support to families with newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its mission is to provide financial assistance and support to families in need with newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit. For additional information, please visit www.miraclebabies.org.
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New Deal From San Diego Marriott Del Mar Celebrates Partnership With San Diego Polo Club
Del Mar hotel deal includes deluxe accommodations, two tickets to polo match, appetizer from Arterra restaurant
San Diego, CA – Polo fans will ride off into the breathtaking Southern California sunset with big grins on their faces and extra savings in their pocket thanks to a new partnership between the San Diego Marriott Del Mar and San Diego Polo Club.
Visitors in San Diego who stay at the Del Mar hotel will reap the benefits of a deal that makes the Marriott an official hotel partner of the 2014 polo season. The San Diego Polo Match Package combines the best of SoCal with the grandeur, excitement and champagne of a polo match. The package includes deluxe Sunday night accommodations from $229 per night as well as two tickets to a match, discounted self-parking, complimentary transportation to the club and a free appetizer from the Del Mar hotel's Arterra restaurant.
The San Diego Polo Club was founded in 1986 and features 60 acres of world-class polo and horse facilities in nearby Rancho Santa Fe. The club boasts one of the longest playing seasons in the country thanks to an onsite exercise track, riding trails, clubhouse, bar, polo training school and outdoor lighted arena. Polo matches take place at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday from June 1 through Sept. 28, 2014. The final day of the season hosts only one match at 2 p.m.
"We realize there are many different choices you can make in finding a luxury hotel in Del Mar. We embody the spirit of Del Mar in our exceptional service and our support of the San Diego Polo Club," said Brian Findley, general manager of the Del Mar, CA, hotel.
After an afternoon at the polo grounds enjoying matches, stomping divots and sipping wine, guests can head back to the Del Mar luxury hotel to enjoy their free appetizer and grab a hearty dinner at Arterra. The award-winning Del Mar restaurant and outdoor lounge features Southern California cuisine that is field-to-fork fresh. Dinner options include everything from lobster mac and cheese and local scallops to pork tenderloins and grilled beef filets.
Well-appointed, tech-friendly rooms await the weary when the day is done. Visitors can sit back and relax on thick mattresses topped with down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens and plenty of fluffy pillows while enjoying their favorite movie or show on 32-inch flat-screen TVs. High-speed Internet access allows polo fans to stay connected to social media channels to post photos and videos from their exciting adventure. Coffeemakers provide the extra jolt of java necessary to get a running start on a Monday.
To take advantage of the special polo package, use promotional code SPE when booking online or by calling 1-8000-228-9290. The offer is good Sunday nights only through Sept. 28, 2014.
About the San Diego Marriott Del Mar
The San Diego Marriott Del Mar at 11966 El Camino Real in San Diego, CA, sits seaside about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego and just south of Solana Beach with Del Mar Fairgrounds, Torrey Pines golf course and Del Mar Racetrack all nearby. The hotel features 281 rooms and three suites on 11 floors, three concierge levels and14 meeting rooms with 12,078 square feet of flexible event space. The award-winning Arterra restaurant, a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool are among other amenities available. For information, visit www.marriott.com/SANDM or call 1-858-523-1700. Like the hotel on Facebook and add it to a circle on Google Plus.
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