First Annual Cap Cana Beach Polo World Cup
Dominican Republic – Juanillo Beach
Dec. 10th – 13th, ’09
Cap Cana’s alluring Juanillo Beach is the latest addition to Lifestyle Companies’ list of resplendent settings for its premier tournaments, irresistible to polo fans around the globe.
“We are very pleased to add a new destination to our worldwide polo events,” said Tito Gaudenzi, Lifestyle Companies President and Tournament Director / Organizer. “Cap Cana’s breathtaking scenery and exclusivity make it a spectacular and unique location for a world-class polo event. In addition to 80 top polo ponies, this first annual tournament will host highly-acclaimed international polo players.”
Cap Cana
1. Moritz Gaedeke +3 / GER
2. Kris Kampsen +7 / USA
3. Team Captain, Tito Gaudenzi +3 / USA / CH
Sotogrande
1. Team Captain, Bobby Jimenez +3 /DR
2. Jose Manuel Entrecanales +2 / ESP
3. Luis Escobar +8 / CR
United Brands
1. Philip de Groot +1 / NL
2. Team Captain, Sebastian Schneberger +2 / GER
3. Nicolas Roldan +10 / USA
Propagas
1. Arturo Santana Bonetti +1 / DR
2. Team Captain, Enrique Bonetti +2 / DR
3. Jeff Blake +8 / USA
Lifestyle Companies
1.Team Captain, Marty van Scherpenzeel +2 / NL
2. Luis Alfonso Paniagua +3 / DR
3. Todd Offen +7 / CAN
Faith Farallon / Mitre
1. Team Captain, Mike Egan +1 / CAN
2. Robbie Egan +3 / CAN
3. Brandon Philipps +7 / CAN
ABOUT PLAYERS
Cap Cana Beach Polo World Cup’s players represent nine countries, and some of the world’s finest polo talent, including:
• Nicolas Roldan (USA), who has a 10 handicap – the highest handicap a polo player can reach
– and is one of the top 12 players in the world
• Local polo player Bobby Jimenez (Dominican Republic)
• Germany’s rising polo star, Moritz Gaedeke
• Winner of three Miami Beach Polo World Cups, Kris Kampsen (USA)
• Dutch polo patron, Marty van Scherpenzel (Holland)
• Sebastian Schneberger (Germany), founder of active worldwide polo team, Los Nocheros
• Costa Rica’s highest-rated polo player, Luis Escobar
• President of Lifestyle Companies and Tournament Director / Organizer, Tito Gaudenzi (USA / Switzerland), Captain of the Cap Cana Polo Team
Umpire: John Gobin, USA
Speakers: Ric Hovsepian, USA
Reyson Pimentel, DR
Tito Gaudenzi, CH / USA
PROGRAM
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1:00 PM Polo Golf Tournament at Punta Espada Golf Club (by Invitation Only)
8:00 PM Press conference and team presentation at the Blue Marlin in the Sanctuary Hotel
(by Invitation Only)
Friday, December 11, 2009
VIP catering by Faith Farallon throughout the day’s matches
1:30 PM Sotogrande vs. United Brands
2:30 PM Cap Cana vs. Faith Farallon / Mitre
3:30 PM Propagas vs. Lifestyle Companies
4:30 PM Daily Presentation Ceremony
9:00 PM Polo Players Night at Faith Farallon (Open Invitation)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
VIP catering by Mitre throughout the day’s matches
1:30 PM Sotogrande vs. Faith Farallon / Mitre
2:30 PM Propagas vs. United Brands
3:30 PM Cap Cana vs. Lifestyle Companies
4:30 PM Daily Presentation Ceremony
9:00 PM Cap Cana Beach Polo Celebration at Marina Beach, Marina Cap Cana
Hosted by Cap Cana, Mitre and Hands-On Marketing
(Tickets & Information: 829.880.7925 or a.diaz@hands-onmarketing.com)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
VIP catering by Faith Farallon throughout the day’s matches
1:30 PM 5 / 6 Place Match
2:30 PM 3 / 4 Place Match – Propagas Trophy
3:30 PM Finals – Cap Cana Trophy
4:30 PM Award Ceremony – MVP, BPP, Teams, Photo Shoot
7:00 PM Farewell Cocktail at the Polo Arena on the Beach
For more information, and tickets, please visit www.capcanapolo.com