Excitement amongst the UK polo fraternity has reached fever pitch following the recent announcement and very special news that the International Arena Polo Test Match will once again return to British shores to the All England Polo Club, Hickstead, on Saturday 3rdMarch.
Photo Tony Ramirez of Images of Polo. (www.imagesofpolo.com)
The only arena polo game played at an international level in the UK; the USA are sending a 21 goal American side across the water; formed of Tommy Biddle, John Gobin and Brad Blake, to battle it out in Hickstead’s arena against Team England for the coveted Bryan Morrison Trophy.
Tickets will go on sale, and further information and details of the play, hospitality, and the après polo amusement (undoubtedly the liveliest element of the game!), are to be announced imminently. Meanwhile, Saturday 3rd March is the date for your shiny new 2012 diaries!