April 22, 2010
The Annual Polo Training Foundation Awards for Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Players of the Year will be presented during the USPA® meetings in Santa Barbara, California, tentatively scheduled for August 19 – 22, 2010.
Anyone who is interested in nominating a candidate for:
- Intercollegiate Male Player of the Year,
- Intercollegiate Daniel J. Wallace, Jr. Female Player of the Year
- Interscholastic Male Player of the Year
- Interscholastic Female Player of the Year
Please mail, fax, or email your nominations by June 1, 2010 to:
Polo Training Foundation
Attn: Lynn Thompson70 Clinton Street
Tully, N.Y. 13159
Fax: (315) 696-0287
dscheraga@polotraining.org
Nominations should be accompanied by a supporting letter explaining why the candidate meets the criteria. Criteria for the award and past winners can be found on the following page. Please call the PTF office at 888-783-7656 or Lynn Thompson at 650-452-4402 (greyestfox@gmail.com ) with any questions or concerns.
Polo Training Foundation Awards
The Polo Training Foundation Award winners are selected through their participation in the Intercollegiate and Interscholastic programs of the United States Polo Association and based on the following criteria:
I. Playing Ability
A. Horsemanship
B. Mallet Skill
C. Team Work
D. Comprehension of the game
II. Contribution to the sport
A. Leadership
B. Commitment
C. Assistance to new players
III. Sportsmanship
A. Conduct in and out of the playing arena
B. Knowledge of the rules and their enforcement
C. A positive attitude