Every year Empire strives to add improvements to the polo grounds, fields and service offered during our winter polo season. Last season we had record crowds during Sunday Polo and we expect that trend to continue as the popularity of attending matches continues to grow.
In order to handle the larger crowds we plan to make a few notable changes to our Sunday Polo venue and service. We are bringing back the BBQ and will offer spectators and players an updated menu. The addition of a second bar will provide faster and more efficient drink and food service to the VIP area. More covered seating will be provided this season and we have plans to add a Sunday Football lounge to the bar area with wide screen TVs and couches.
The Polo Schedule
This year Sunday Polo kicks-off with a soft opening on Sunday January 4th. The following weekend is “Opening Weekend” with a triple play of fun events planned. On Friday, January 9th Empire gets the party started with Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” at 5:30 PM. On Saturday, a private Playing-Member only cocktail party will be hosted at the Tack Room Tavern followed by Opening Day and Hat Day on January 11th. The featured matches will be held at 12 PM and 2 PM. Sunday polo will continue every weekend through March 30th. There will be no polo on Sunday, March 1st.
Field Update
This summer Empire Polo Club has made significant improvements to the polo fields. With an increased budget and a new maintenance routine, our fields will be in prime condition for the 2015 winter polo season. We have added a larger amount of sand than previous years and we have improved our process of field preparation prior to sanding. These changes are expected to present the best polo field conditions available for play in the desert.
All of the fields have undergone the process of softening with two passes of the Agrivator followed by deep-tining. One thousand tons of sand have been applied and the results are fantastic. Empire has also renovated field #7 and we expect the results of play on that surface to be remarkably improved over last season. Field #4 is going to be lengthened by 800 feet.
If you have any questions about our field maintenance or if would like to come out see the improvements for yourself, please contact Kevin Ittig at 760-567-8191.
Award-Winning Empire Polo Lifestyle Magazine
The Empire Polo Club is excited to announce that the Empire Polo Lifestyle Magazine won the 2014 GOLD ADDY AWARD for Publication Design. The 2015 issue is in production and ad space is still available. If you would like to buy an ad in the magazine please contact Tony Schieffer at 760-393-7298 or email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com. The deadline for ads is Oct. 1st, 2014.
Social Memberships Social Memberships can be purchased now for the upcoming season. For more information about Social Memberships and the benefits please visit our website at
http://empirepolo.com/for-spectators/social-memberships/ or contact Tony Schieffer at 760-393-7298, email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com.
Playing Memberships
Often described as one of the most beautiful polo facilities in the world, the Empire Polo Club offers players affordable polo with all the benefits of a five star club. Empire hosts 1-Goal, 4-Goal and 6-8 Goal Leagues during the winter season. USPA Tournaments include the annual USPA 6-8 Goal Champions Cup and the USPA 4-Goal Lions Cup on March 20-29th. For more information, please visit our website at www.EmpirePolo.com or contact our Polo Manager, Vicky Owens at 760-342-7755, or email vickyowens@empirepolo.com.