Upperville, VA) – April 1, 2009 – The Virginia International Polo Club (VIPolo), the only all-inclusive polo facility in the Mid-Atlantic region, will host an Open House on April 25, at 12 noon at Llangollen’s famous Horse Shoe Barn. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear about all of the exciting new social and polo programs for the 2009 season. Hors D’oeuvres will be sponsored by The Blackthorne Inn and Restaurant and beverages will be sponsored by Guapos Restaurants.
Weekly premier matches will take place every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m. from June through September and featuring teams from the 4 and 8 Goal grass leagues. Additional 8-goal matches will be played every Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m., the Arena League on Thurs p.m. and on Fridays will be the 4 goal grass games at 4:00 p.m. and the Women’s Sunshine League on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
The VIPolo 2009 Social Program will host matches all summer accompanied by a buffet and live music in the field side Pavilion catered by the Blackthorne Inn and Restaurant. Special events will take place throughout the season, including the third annual 20 Goal Exhibition Match, charitable matches, clinics and more. Reserved tailgate and boxed seats are available (at a discounted rate) and general spectators are welcome for all matches.
“We are thrilled with the additional social accommodations that are available this year and are looking forward to an exciting year with several new social and polo programs making the 2009 season as one to really build on,” said Maureen Brennan, founder and general manager of VIPolo. “We are able to offer members and spectators new fields, tournaments, events and hospitality options for featured Special Event matches and lower-goal tournaments.”
About Virginia International Polo Club (http://www.vipoloclub.com):
Located at historic Llangollen, the Virginia International Polo Club in Upperville, Virginia is the only all-inclusive polo facility in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 2007, the Virginia International Polo Club offers the widest variety of professional services and state of the art facilities to all experience levels including polo school, leagues, tournaments, junior camps, clinics, leasing, sales, boarding, breeding, training, clubhouse amenities with three bermuda grass playing fields and the areas largest arena. Hosting tournaments every weekend from June through September, the Virginia International Polo Club is the ultimate destination for competitors and spectators alike.
For additional information on any of the services offered by the Virginia International Polo Club, please contact info@vipoloclub.com or call 540-592-7474(May – Oct) or 540-592-3845 (Nov- Apr).