America’s Polo Cup
Washington, D.C. Sept.
Match to be played on Sept. 19th, ’09 at
The National Mall
The teams will be the Chicago “Wind’ vs. the Washington DC “Patriots” at 12-goal polo.
Players announced so far include on the DC Patriots Team: Doug Barnes, John Gobin, John Walsh & Tareq Salahi.
Chicago’s team is being announced at the Embassy of India on September 9th.
The Half Time Show is a Concert by superstar “MYA” , whos #1 world record hit “Lady Marmalade” will be performed. President Obama has been invited to attend since Chicago is playing in the games.
On September 9, 2009, The Fairfax at Embassy Row will host the America’s Polo Cup “Taste of India” reception for players and VIPs. The match between D.C. and Chicago will be held on the National Mall on September 19, 2009, and The Fairfax will host an après polo reception promptly following the match for invited guests. In June 2010, the city will welcome The America’s Polo Cup World Champion ship and a number of associated festivities.
In celebration of this partnership, The Fairfax at Embassy Row has created several “America’s Polo Cup Packages.” A two night package for $675 includes VIP admission for two to the polo field, an upgraded guestroom, a VIP reception with the polo players, photograph with/or on a polo horse, welcome amenity, and Saturday breakfast in the world famous Jockey Club.
A one-of-a-kind two night “Trophy Package” for $1,300 pampers guests with limo transportation to the polo field, dinner and Sunday Brunch in the Jockey Club, a private meet and greet with the players, framed photograph with the players, an opportunity to “learn to Play Polo” and “hit the ball” with a Polo Pro, VIP seating at the match, a Chanel gift for women and a Cartier gift for men.
Single night packages and packages not including admission to the Polo events are also available beginning at $285 based on double occupancy.
About the America’s Polo Cup:
The America ’s Polo Cup is one of the world’s premier televised charity polo sporting events that hosts the largest United States polo experience in the Spring & Fall Annually in the Capitol Region. It provides a unique experience for polo and equine enthusiasts and those discovering the world’s oldest sport for the first time with overnight polo packages. The America’s Polo Cup has a different nation challenging the United States every year through that nations Ambassador in Washington DC. The polo experiences are filled with previews of the upcoming year models of Land Rover, performing arts, art, design, fashion, wine, military Government exhibitions, family fun and a spectacular fireworks show For more information please visit www.americaspolocup.com