Women’s Championship Tournament is Most Prestigious Women’s Title in the World
ATHERTON, CALIF., May 23, 2010 – The Menlo Polo Club today announced that its second US Polo Association (USPA) sanctioned Ladies Cup, scheduled for May 28th, is also an entry level qualifier tournament for the Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) – the most prestigious tournament title in women’s polo today as well as the largest women’s tournament series in the world.
“Women in polo represent the largest growing sector in the sport, now accounting for thirty percent of the USPA’s registered members,” said Lyn Jason Cobb, president of the Menlo Polo Club. “As our own club membership reflects this trend, it makes sense for us to finally have a USPA sanctioned tournament that is also a WCT entry level qualifier for our up and coming women players.”
The tournament will be played at The Menlo Circus Club, 190 Park Lane, Atherton, California on May 28th. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:00am and last match is estimated to end at 4:00pm. Admission is $10 with limited bleacher seating on the West side of the field. Spectators are encouraged to bring comfortable chairs. Parking available at nearby Sacred Heart Schools.
“We are so grateful for the support from our generous sponsors including CB Polo, Cheval Polo, Coldwell Banker, Four Seasons Silicon Valley, Tesla Motors and many more. We are looking forward to a stellar tournament!” said Cobb.
About The Women’s Championship Tournament
The Women’s Championship Tournament (WCT) is a World Class Women’s Polo event that showcases the highest level women’s polo in the United States. The format includes Qualifier tournaments played across the country and abroad throughout the year culminating in the annual WCT Finals. Played in conjunction with the WCT Finals, the WCT Entry Level Tournament is a new entry level expansion for up and coming women players.
The WCT tournament format was created in 2005 by professional player Sunny Hale. Sunny has traveled throughout the world playing polo and in 2000 became the first woman in history to win the prestigious US Open as well as being a 7 time winner of Woman Player of the Year. Her vision was to increase the level of women’s polo competition played in the United States as well as to showcase the skill level and accomplishments that women in the sport have achieved worldwide.
About The Menlo Polo Club
Founded in 1923, the Menlo Polo Club is one of the oldest polo clubs in California. As a member of the United States Polo Association (USPA) the club plays as part of the USPA Pacific Coast Circuit, which is largest of the 13 Circuits that make up the USPA. Encompassing the state of California, the Pacific Coast Circuit is home to 34 clubs and over 525 registered polo players. For more information, visit www.menlopoloclub.com or become a Facebook Fan at www.facebook.com/mpcladies
Christine Vermes
Tournament Co-Chair
Mobile: 408-718-7855
Christine.vermes@gmail.com