Volume 5, January 2013 Federation of International Polo
President’s Message
First I would like to thank the membership for the honor of being elected as your president. The 30th Anniversary General Assembly meet- ing in Buenos Aires this past December was a great success. A new office has been estab- lished in Santa Barbara, California in part to
improve our lines of communication and cen- tralize our activities. I encourage you to re- Dr. Richard Caleel, FIP President spond to requests for updating your infor- mation for our directory and keep us informed as changes occur. Plans are being actively pursued for the next FIP PARTNER World Cup in 2014. We are also planning for the Polo Day Exhibition for the World Eques- “30th Anniversary Logo” trian Games in Deauville, France 2014. This logo will be used The Second World Snow Polo Championship throughout 2013. will be played in Tianjin China from Jan 25 through Feb 3rd, 2013. The National Teams of twelve countries will compete at the Tianjin Metropolitan Goldin Polo Club.
Several Ambassador Cups are planned for 2013. The next General Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Buenos Aires. FIP is growing rapidly and we encourage all of our members to attend and participate in all Inside this issue: FIP sponsored events. Please consult our website from time to time for upcom- 30th FIP General Assembly 2/3/4/5 ing events. Ambassadors Cup 6 Your officers and committee members welcome your input and appreciate your Patiala, Home of the Indian Polo 7 support. FIP General Assembly activities 8 Photos activities 9/10/11 Polo Wives 12 FIP Snow Polo World Cup 13/14/15 The USPA International Cup 16 Argentine Triple Crown 17/18/19 Dr. Richard Caleel, app for 2013 Prohibited List 20 President
New Incorporation to FIP Staff 21 Federation of International Polo (FIP) FIP Calendar of Events /contact 21
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FIP 30th GENERAL ASSEMBLY / Buenos Aires, Argentina
The worldwide governing body of polo, represent their organization with a mis- the Federation of international Polo ( FIP) sion to promote polo throughout the has a new President . Dr. Richard Caleel, world. The recent annual meetings this the patriarch of a long time polo playing week in Buenos Aires brought represent- family relocated to the West Coast with atives and players from many of the 48 his family part time some years ago and countries participating. recently opened a FIP office in Santa Organizing tournaments with many Barbara, California USA. The annual FIP countries and their various levels of General Assembly meeting in Buenos players is no easy feat, but the mission Aires, Argentina unanimously elected Dr. is clear to bring the joy of polo to chil- Caleel to take over the reins from the dren and adults all over the world. The popular outgoing FIP President Eduardo World Equestrian Games, Pan Am Huergo from Argentina. Games and Olympic Games are certainly As a polo player and long time United in the sights of many. China is now an States Polo Association member and emerging country and although polo is International Committee Chairman, the renewed there in the last ten years, sport has taken Dr. Caleel to polo events clubs and players are clamoring to be a worldwide. FIP, recognizing his consider- part of this elegant and beautiful sport. able expertise as a talented business The world wide implications are not lost man with refined organizational skills that on the new president and we are certain can cross many borders, has now tapped to see a greater international presence into this experience by selecting him to of polo in new and emerging societies.
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FIP 30th GENERAL ASSEMBLY / Buenos Aires, Argentina
The General Assembly of the Federa- Officers, Ambassadors and Delegates represent their country to the tion of International Polo (FIP) met at Delegate Positions in FIP General Assembly, which has final au- the Jockey Club, Buenos Aires Argenti- thority for FIP operations. na on December 6, 2012. FIP Officers are elected from the current or Ambassadors represent FIP to all coun- past Delegates. The FIP Council of Admin- tries and are appointed and directed by Representatives from throughout FIP istration members are also elected from cur- the President. were in attendance at this important rent or past Delegates. annual meeting. Election of President, The following Ambassadors were ap- “A” countries (500 or more polo playing mem- officers, Ambassadors and Committee pointed by the President as Ambassa- bers) have two (2) members automatically on appointments were made. Additionally dors At Large. The General Assembly the Council of Administration, “B” countries plans for upcoming tournaments, were confirmed and approved the nomina- (100 to 499 members) and; “C” countries finalized. tion and they were awarded a medal in (less than 100 members) elect representa- recognition of his work for the develop- tives to the Council of Administration. ment of FIP.
AMBASSADORS AT LARGE Christopher Hanbury England Simon Tomlinson England Hans Albrecht von Maltzan Germany Michael Schultz-Tholen Germany Andres Rossi Argentina Julio Bouchon Chile Bud Dardi USA Geri Dardi USA Bob Bradley USA
Click Here to view the list of FIP Ambassadors
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FIP COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION 2013 — 2014
President Dr Richard Caleel USA
Vice President Luis E. Lalor Argentina Vice President Charles Weaver USA Vice President John Wright England Honorary Vice President Pan Sutong Hong Kong Treasurer Alejandro Taylor Argentina Secretary Sylvio Coutinho Brazil COUNCIL MEMBERS Patrick Nesbitt USA Bruce Colley USA Roderick Vere Nicoll England John Tinsley England Francisco Lavalle-Cobo Argentina Adrian Laplacette Argentina François Berger Guatemala Derek Wolstenholme Canada Piero Dillier Switzerland Asad Jumabhoy Singapore Sylvio Coutinho Brazil Lionel Soffia Chile EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Peter Yunghanns Australia Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers England Asad Jumabhoy Singapore Stephen Orthwein USA Alejandro Taylor Argentina ZONE COORDINATORS Zone A Stephen Orthwein USA Zone B Lionel Soffia Chile Zone C Piero Dillier Switzerland Zone D Asad Jumabhoy Singapore
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FIP COMMITTES 2013 — 2014
FINANCE COMMITTE Alejandro Taylor Argentina Peter Yunghanns Australia Asad Jumabhoy Singapore MARKETING COMMITTE Chairman Asad Jumabhoy Singapore Patrick Nesbitt USA Bruce Colley USA Joe Meyer USA Wesley Ru USA Roderick Vere Nicoll England TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Chairman Stephen Orthwein USA John Tinsley England Francois Berger Guatemala Piero Dillier Switzerland Estuardo Masias Peru Ricardo Mihanovich (Jr) Argentina IOC-WADA COMMITTEE Chairman Dr. Richard Caleel USA Derek Wolstenholme Canada Emmanuel Seidner Guatemala RULES COMMITTEE Chairman Eduardo Huergo Argentina Stephen Orthwein USA David Wood England AMBASSADORS CUP COMMITTEE Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers England PAST PRESIDENT´S COUNCIL Marcos Uranga Glen Holden Patrick Guerrand-Hermes Eduardo Huergo
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78th AMBASSADORS CUP & 7th PATIALA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The 78th FIP Ambassadors and 7Th Patiala Ambassadors Cup took place The matches for the ambassadors Cup were played on in Buenos Aires from the 4th to 9th December, 2012. the fields of Las Felicitas and Jockey Club. The prize giving ceremony and lunch was held at the Jockey
Club San Isidro 7th PATIALA CUP: 5 to 7 December 2012. 78th AMBASSADORS CUP: 5 to 7 December
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Marcos Uranga, Guillermo Alvarez Fourcade, Manuel Ugarte, Ricardo Mihanovich Jr.
78th AMBASSADORS CUP
Jockey Club Las Felicitas Pablo Falabela Benjamín Araya Carlos Braun Eduardo Cernadas Estephan Spengler Bruce Colley Piero Dillier Asad Jumabhoy La Madrugada El Cabure Jaime Bouquet Esteban Bouquet Luciano Cieza Federico Virasoro Sergio Cardoso Tayo Masias Joe Meyer Richard Drasche-Wartimber Pilará Mayla Carlos Ruiz Moreno Vicente Fernandez Ocampo Ricardo Hughes Manuel Ugarte Francoise Berger Carlos Mansur Philippe Darroux Roderick Vere-Nicoll MAHARAHAJ OF PATIALA AMBASSADORS CUP In 2004 The Maharajah very kindly and sportive invited 20 players of different continents to play in Punjab an Ambassadors Cup 7th PATIALA CUP Punjab is the richest province of India in the border with Pakistan
Las Betulas. V.Tuerto. The Maharaja is also the Chief Minister of Punjab elected by the community J Perkins. Dario Pena D Martinez E Cernadas 3 days of rain demonstrated all the efforts done by the Prime Minister to enjoy and know this marvelous area of M RAttagan A.Ardisonne India. Guillermo Steta . Joo Bae Lee. Even he prepared a wonderful traditional dinner cooked by himself !! Puerta Abierta. La Felicitas. Next day 100 hundred workers drying the field with a Ignacio Uranga J Espinosa . bucket !! did possible some games A Martinez Y. Areco Horacio. Three months later arrived this wonderful trophy to be Camila Rossi Ricardo MIhanovich played by new members M Regalado Enrique Urruela 6 Page 7
JAIPUR, HOME OF INDIAN POLO
Jaipur is the home of Indian Polo. The Singh, Thakur Prithi Singh, Thakur Dalpat Club was redesigned "Rajasthan Polo late H.H. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh - II Singh and Thakur Ram Singh scored over Club" and its headquarters shifted from of Jaipur's patronage of India Polo was the famous Patiala Team by seven goals to Mt. Abu to Jaipur. The club continues to so great in the 1950 & 60's that Indian six after being down at 1- 4 uptill half time. flourish with the munificence of the State Polo and its players were famous all This was a real achievement for these under the Presidents hip of the present over the world. Added to this the glam- young players and they kept up the lead in His Highness Maharaja Sawai Bhawani our of the Jaipur Royal family which has the game till the year 1926. Singh Ji of Jaipur. made Jaipur synonymous with Polo and For about three years from 1927, the Bho- all that it stands for, the world over. His Highness Maharaja Sawai Bhawani pal Team took the lead with H.H. the Na- Singh Ji of Jaipur continued the endorse- Polo ! The very name conjures vision of wab of Bhopal, Thakur Prithi Singh, Capt. D. ment of the game and headed a number aristocracy and excellence, of style and Hay and Rao Raja Hanut Singh in the sad- of polo teams which won a lot of tourna- rare athletic prowess. Polo is a game dle. In 1930, the famous Jaipur Team once ments in India and other foriegn coun- that signifies power, adventure, beauty, again rose to glory and gained supremacy tries. His Highness Maharaja Sawai Bha- elegance, graceful team work, class and to hold the Crown for nine consecutive wani Singh Ji of Jaipur has immortalized above all - Tradition. Among the world's years, and would have probably done so for the Royal family's relation with Polo by most ancient sports, Polo is not less many years more but for the Second World introducing the World cup,called "The than a religion in India. For a game, that War. In the year 1933, the Jaipur Team Jaipur World Cup Trophy". His Highness is as "Exclusive as Elusive" ,Jaipur is a toured the United Kingdom and returned Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji of Jai- natural home of polo, in India. with flying colors and an invincible record pur, was also instrumental in the for- having won the Open Championship and Since the days of Emperor Akbar it has mation of Federation of International Polo other cups at Hurlingham, Ranelagh and been the Indian Maharajas that have (FIP) in 1982.He also happens to be a life Roehampton. Once again it was proved given this game its Royal Tradition. The time honorary FIP ambassador for INDIA that this team which comprised of the history of Polo in Indian is full of proud and is a lifetime Vice-President of Indian world renowned players - His Highness the achievements. Rajasthan is famous for Polo association. Maharaja of Jaipur, Maharaj Prithi Singh, its immortal legends of patriotism, sacri- Rao Raja Abhey Singh and Rao Raja Hanut Interestingly, Maharaj Narendra Singh fice and glorious traditions of val- Singh, was the most convincing team of all ,the son-in-law of His Highness Maharaja our.Since 1887, this fascinating game times. Its monumental performance in Cal- Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur,sat on has been greatly influenced by the tradi- cutta during the semi-finals of the Indian the horse back for the first time on the tions of Rajasthan. It is a matter of Polo Championship Tournament of 1936 occasion of his wedding with Princess pride, that most of the high handicap consummated polo performance and will Diya Kumari of Jaipur in 1997.In order to players produced in India have been go down in history in letters of Gold. be able to continue the family tradition from Rajasthan. ,he learnt riding at the age of 31(Year
With the outbreak of the First World 2003) and held the polo stick for the first War, Polo in Rajasthan, received a tem- time at age 32(Year 2004) and thereafter porary setback. In 1919, Rajathan lost there was no looking back ,he has be- the Polo Crown for three consecutive come a name to reckon with in the polo world in a very short span of time. He has years to the Patiala Team which consist- ed of Major Jaswant Singh, Colonel lead the Royal Jaipur polo team to Germa-
Joginder Singh, Captain Thakur Singh ny, Italy and played extensively around the world. He is presently the FIP ambas- and General Chanda Singh. sador from India.
Capt.,P.K. Mehra,H.H. Maharaja of Jaipur, Her Highness Maharani of Jaipur, Lt. Col. Th. Govind Singh, Lt. V.P. Singh
Kr. No account of Polo in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Bijey Singh, H.H. Maharaja of Jaipur, The Maharani of Jaipur, would be complete without a reference to Rao Raja Hanut Singh,Kr. Hari Singh. the Rajputana Polo Club, which was formed Prince of Wales visited India, to attend a in the year 1901, with the support of the tournament held in early 1922.The various Rajputana States. On the formation Jodhpur Team With Rao Raja Hanut of the State of "Rajasthan" in 1949, this
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FIP 30th GENERAL ASSEMBLY /social events & activities
On the occasion of the 30th General Assembly, the FIP members gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina to participate on several meetings and social Events.
FIP Meetings 5/12 – 9.00 – Council of Administration – Jockey Club Buenos Aires – Lunch at the club 6/12 – 9.00 – Special General Assembly – Jockey Club Buenos Aires 6/12 – 9.40 – Council of Administration – Jockey Club Buenos Aires 6/12 – 9.45 – General Assembly – Jockey Club Buenos Aires – Brunch at the club Social Events 4/12 – 19.00 – Team Shirts + Cocktail – La Martina 5/12 – 19.30 – Asado – Las Felicitas (Pilar) 6/12 – 19.00 – Cocktail Party – Park Hyatt-Duhau Palace 7/12 – 13.00 – Prize giving and lunch – Jockey Club San Isidro Polo Matches
5/12 – 16.00 – Las Felicitas (Pilar) CLICK HERE to view all the photos of the FIP 6/12 – 16.00 – Las Felicitas (Pilar) activities and social events 7/12 – 10.00 – Jockey Club San Isidro
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FIP 30th GENERAL ASSEMBLY /social events & activities
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Photos 30th FIP General Assembly
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Photos 30th FIP General Assembly
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POLO WIVES
Polo Wives - O Polo Wives Ours are truly dreadful lives We fly around from ground to ground To try to keep their ponies sound We sit and shiver in the stand A precious stick in frozen hand If ponies cost just slightly less I might have had a nice warm dress.
Look - he's missed it - O dear me Now he's hit the ponies knee As none of them can hit the ball I wonder why we're here at all. A broken stick - I try to run, 'Not that you fool - a fifty one !'
He says the Umpire should be shot I'd like to shoot the flipping lot The game is lost … they mostly are The men have vanished to the bar O pity us poor polo wives We really lead most dreary lives
Reply; We love you dearly, polo wives It's due to you the game survives So slog away and tend the fire You'll get that dress... When we retire!
A special Wives (Spouse) list of contacts is being made up and anyone wanting to be on that “group list” for special invites and updates should contact [email protected]
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FIP Snow Polo World Cup 2013, Tianjin, China
We cordially invite you to attend the 2013 Hosted by the Federation of Interna- FIP Snow Polo World Cup. This event is orga- tional Polo and the Equestrian Asso- nized by the Federation of International Polo ciation of China and co-organized by (FIP), the China Equestrian Association, the the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Hong Kong Polo Development and Promo- Club, the event is set to impress. tion Federation, the Metropolitan Polo Club High-caliber players including those and the Tianjin Sports Bureau. from nine of the world’s top ten The FIP Snow Polo World Cup will feature the polo-playing nations will vie for top world’s top 12 snow polo nations competing honour of taking home the champi- against each other for national glory and onship. Teams from Argentina, Aus- battling for a chance to be crowned as the tralia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Eng- number one snow polo nation of the world. land, France, Hong Kong China, India, New Zealand, South Africa This year’s top 12 snow polo nations (16 and USA will compete for a trophy goals) are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cana- adorned with four pairs of crossed da, Chile, England, France, Hong Kong, India, polo mallets, a unique creation by New Zealand, South Africa and USA. renowned British silversmith Thom- This event will take place from January 25th, as Lyte. 2013 to February 3rd, 2013, at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, No. 16. Hai For more information click here Tai Hua Ke Jiu Lu, Bin Hai Gao Xin Qu, Tian- jin 300384, China.
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FIP Snow Polo World Cup 2013, Tianjin, China
years ahead. The endorsement of FIP, Partners of Fortune Heights Snow Polo our world-class facilities and our track World Cup 2013: record of successfully organising interna- TITLE SPONSOR : Fortune Heights tional polo events will help us make this vision a reality”, said Mr. Pan. HOSTS Federation of International Polo Dr. Richard Caleel, President of FIP, said Equestrian Association of China in his speech in support of Metropolitan Polo Club’s vision, “FIP is grateful to the ORGANISERS staff of the Metropolitan Polo Club who Tianjin Sports Bureau have worked with us. We would like to Tianjin Polo Association thank the Honourable Chairman Pan Hong Kong Polo Development and Sutong for his exceptional support.” In Promotion Federation Press conference of Fortune Heights recognition of Mr. Pan’s contributions to CO-ORGANISER Snow Polo World Cup 2013 polo, both internationally and in China, Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club Dr. Caleel announced at the press con- Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup to be ference that Mr. Pan was recently elect- hosted from 25 January to 3 February 2013 at OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER ed to the position of Vice President of FIP Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club Equestrio China by unanimous vote at the Annual FIP OFFICIAL JERSEY PROVIDER Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club an- General Assembly in Buenos Aires, Ar- La Martina nounced today at a press conference that the gentina. Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup 2013 About Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Team managers from the twelve partici- will take place from 25 January to 3 February pating nations and region were present Club 2013 at the Club. The press conference was at the press conference for the tourna- graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club ment draw, conducted by Mr Peter Abish- Huang Weimian, Deputy Director of Tianjin currently features two standard size eganaden, Tournament Director of For- Sports Bureau, Dr. Richard Caleel, President polo fields, stabling for 200 over hors- tune Heights Snow Polo World Cup of Federation of International Polo (FIP), team es, all-weather training facilities, a 2013. representatives from the twelve participating riding school and a luxurious Club nations and region and media from around Fortune Heights Snow Polo World Cup House and 167-room resort-style ho- tel. The state-of-the-art equestrian the world. 2013 provides a variety of indoor and facilities are used and maintained by outdoor locations to enjoy the tourna- Hosted by the Federation of International Polo professionals from all over the world. ment. Apart from delicious culinary offer- and the Equestrian Association of China and ings at the Club, families and children co-organised by the Tianjin Goldin Metropoli- Apart from being the host venue of the may revel in a bevy of musical entertain- tan Polo Club, the event is set to impress. 2012 inaugural FIP Snow Polo World ment and the winter playground. High-calibre players including those from nine Cup, major international fixtures on the Club’s annual calendar include of the world’s top ten polo-playing nations will In keeping with the festive atmosphere various spring and autumn tourna- vie for top honour of taking home the champi- of the tournament, the Club’s grounds ments and matches for different lev- onship. Teams from Argentina, Australia, Bra- will be turned into a carnival of wintry zil, Canada, Chile, England, France, Hong Kong delights. els of play from youth to professional. China, India, New Zealand, South Africa and The public is encouraged to contact our The Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo USA will compete for a trophy adorned with Club was opened in November 2010 hotline for ticketing enquiries at: +86 four pairs of crossed polo mallets, a unique as the sporting and social flagship of (022) 2372 8877 or visit the tourna- creation by renowned British silversmith “Goldin Metropolitan”, a mega- ment website Thomas Lyte. www.snowpoloworldcup.com development by Hong Kong-listed The large turnout of spectators and media at developer Goldin Properties Holdings
the previous Snow Polo World Cup 2012 is an Limited which will comprise three indicator of a fast-growing interest in the sport zones: a Central Business District, in China, observed Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan home to the 117-storey Goldin Fi- Polo Club Chairman Pan Su Tong. “We are nance Tower; the 898,000 square seeing a growing passion for the game among meter (222-acre) Tianjin Goldin Metro- Chinese riders of all ages, and it is part of our politan Polo Club and a low density grand vision to establish the sport of polo luxury residential belt to be launched across China, so there are plans to support in the near future. more polo events and programmes in the
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Photos Press Conference FIP Snow Polo World Cup
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The USPA International Cup
The match took place in Wellington as top Association (USPA), polo’s national governing men and women from the U.S. and Eng- body, to train homegrown talent while also land look to proudly represent their coun- providing opportunities for new players and try. Some of the sport’s best international fans to get involved in the sport. athletes were lined up to participate in
the event set to take place at Grand Champions Polo Club, a recognized venue for delivering high quality, competitive polo. The International Cup was presented in The US team lift the International Cup at conjunction with the U.S. Polo Association Grand Champions Polo Club. Photograph by (USPA), polo’s national governing body, Alex Pacheco and the Hurlingham Polo Association About the U. S. Polo Association (HPA), the governing body for polo in the The U.S. Polo Association was organized and UK, along with support of the Museum of US LIFT INTERNATIONAL CUP exists for the purposes of promoting the Polo and Hall of Fame. The announce- game of polo, coordinating the activities of its The US triumph over England to win ment was made this week by Melissa Member Clubs and Registered Players, ar- the International Cup on home turf, Ganzi, President of the Grand Champions ranging and supervising polo tournaments, while England's women storm to an Polo Club. competitions, and games, and providing impressive victory “The timing, location and match up of this rules, handicaps, and conditions for those A NEAR-CAPACITY crowd watched the event could not be better. A rivalry of this tournaments, competitions, and games, in- US defeat England 8.5-6 in the Inter- magnitude is a perfect way for players cluding the safety and welfare of participants national Cup yesterday at Grand and fans to celebrate the close out of the and mounts. For more information, please Champions in Florida. fall season at Grand Champions Polo visit www.uspolo.org. Club with some of the very best interna- The England team of Tom Morley, Jack About the Hurlingham Polo Association tional competition,” said Peter Rizzo, CEO Richardson, Max Routledge and Rich- of the U.S. Polo Association. The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) is the ard Le Poer began the match down by governing body for polo in the UK, Ireland and half a goal due to handicap difference, “It is a great opportunity for our players to many other countries throughout the world. and never managed to quite catch the experience playing in Florida, one of the As such, it is responsible for the regulations US. Despite renewed determination great venues for polo,” said David Woodd, and rules under which the game is played. and several goals in the second half, Chief Executive of the Hurlingham Polo This includes the handicapping of any one England had to settle for defeat. Association. “Our team is a young one playing in the U.K. or Ireland, and the fixtures and they will be facing very stiff competi- The win meant the US side of Marc list. The object of the HPA is to further the tion which has both great talent and ex- Ganzi, Carlitos Gracida, Nic Roldan interests of polo generally and support by all perience. It has been the policy of the and Jeff Hall avenged their narrow possible means the common interests of its HPA to embrace every chance to play polo defeat to England at their last meet- affiliated clubs and associations. For more at an international level and we very ing, in the St. Regis Cup in May. information, please visit www.hpa-polo.co.uk much hope that this follow up match after Four-goaler Nina Clarkin led the Eng- the St Regis Test Match in England in land women's side, also featuring May will prove to be a fore runner for Claire Donnelly, Sarah Wiseman and more Internationals between two great Hazel Jackson to a 7-2 win over the US polo playing nations.” in the first match of the day. “We’re very proud of what we have ac- The England foursome displayed ex- complished with the addition of high-goal cellent teamwork to lead from the polo at Grand Champions. In addition, start, over a struggling US side of working with the sport’s governing body in Melissa Ganzi, Gillian Johnston, Sunny England and the U.S. has allowed us to
Hale and Tiffany Busch. Wiseman bring these important international test scored four goals to be named most matches to our club to help promote the valuable player. growth of the sport of polo and its fan
base,” Ganzi said. Nina Clarkin in action for the England women's team. Polo is on the upswing in the U.S. thanks By Alex Pacheco to programs established by the U.S. Polo
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Argentine Triple Crown / Tortugas Open / Hurlingham Open / Argentine Open
The 38-goal team of Nico Pieres, Score Ellerstina: 0-1, 0-1, 5-2, 5-5, Mariano Aguerre, Gonzalito Pieres and 7-7, 10-9, 12-11 Facundo Pieres defeated La Dolfina 12- MVP: Facundo Pieres (Ellerstina) 11 in a closely fought match, to retain their Tortugas Open title. The 40-goal La BPP: Sol de Agosto Milu (Bred by Dolfina team of Adolfo Cambiaso, David Martin de Narvaez, ridden by Pablo "Pelon" Stirling, Pablo MacDonough and MacDonough) Juan Martin Nero were always chasing Top Scorer: Facundo Pieres (5 Ellerstina throughout the match, but five goals) goals by Facundo Pieres, who was named most valuable player, and strong defensive teamwork secured Ellerstina Defending Champions Ellerstina win the historic win. sixth consecutive Tortugas Open Final. This win is the sixth consecutive Tortu- Defending champions Ellerstina clinched gas Open victory in a row for Ellerstina, victory in a nail-biting Tortugas Open Final and the first leg of the Triple Crown of in Argentina 25 October 2012. Polo 2012.
Important win a week away of the Ar- seven minutes of play, La Dolfina took gentine Open the early 2-1 lead. By Alex Webbe Ellerstina battled throughout the final Adolfo Cambiaso and his La Dolfina chukker, managing to score twice, but a teammates (Pelon Stirling, Pablo Mac- pair of goals from La Dolfina kept them Donough and Juan Martin Nero) beat on top of the final 18-11 score. Ellerstina (Facundo Pieres, Gonzalito Pieres, Mariano Aguerre and Nico Not only had La Dolfina made up for its Pieres) with an exclamation mark Sun- earlier loss to Ellerstina in the Tortugas day afternoon at the Hurlingham Club Open finals, they did it with authority. in Buenos Aires, defending its 2011 The smart money seems to be moving Hurlingham Open title and atoning for toward the La Dolfina camp as the two its earlier loss to Ellerstina in the finals Argentina - La Dolfina retain Hurling- top-rated teams in Argentine Open com- of the Tortugas Open. petition look to compete in this year’s ham Open Beat Ellerstina in the final The match began tentatively with La rubber match. Dolfina scoring twice while holding Ellerstina to a single goal. After the first
Dolfina Cuartetera: Best Polo Argentino Dolfina Cuartetera, owned by La breed of the Hurlingham Open final Dolfina, raised and ridden by Adolfo Cambiaso, was the player's best polo Presented by the Asociación Argentina de pony. Criadores de Caballos de Polo Data Following the final of the 119th. Hurlingham Name: Dolfina Cuartetera Open, where La Dolfina defeated Ellerstina Sex: Mare 18-11, the Asociación Argentina de Cri- Mother: Lambada adores de Caballos de Polo (AACCP) award- Born: 02/03/2001 ed the mare Dolfina Cuartetera as the Best Color: Chestnut Polo Argentino Breed of the final. Breeder: Adolfo Cambiaso Owner: La Dolfina Player: Adolfo Cambiaso
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119° Argentine Open, Palermo
minutes into the chukker, Ellerstina's yard shot, but once again it was Facundo Pieres scored on a neck shot blocked and cleared by Ellerstina. A through a crowd. La Dolfina led at the end defensive backhander by Mariano of the first half, but Facundo’s goal cut Aguerre last in the chukker reversed the lead to a single goal, 7-6. the field on La Dolfina and despite a Mariano Aguerre scored his first goal of final charge at the Ellerstina goal by La the game in the opening minute of the Dolfina, the shot by Nero went wide second half to knot it up at 7-7. Facundo (6:27), and Ellerstina looked to have Pieres gave Ellerstina the lead on a 60 the game won. Ellerstina controlled yard penalty conversion just two minutes the ball in the final seconds of regula- later and Ellerstina was leading, 8-7. tion time, as neither team got on the Facundo Pieres scored on a 60-yard pen- scoreboard in the eighty. Time expired Ellerstina against all odds alty shot and the defending championship and Ellerstina celebrated the 12-10 Black foursome captures the Argentine La Dolfina team found themselves trailing win. Open by two goals, 9-7 as the chukker ended. Gonzalito Pieres scored from the field less In a great final, they defeated La Dolfina Score Ellerstina: 2-1, 4-4, 5-5, 6-7, 9- By Alex Webbe than two minutes into the sixth, carrying 7, 11-8, 12-10, 12-10. the ball over two-hundred and fifty-yards Pablo MacDonough gave La Dolfina the early down the field. Facundo Pieres converted lead on a goal from the field in the first chuk- a 30-yard penalty shot and Ellerstina was ker. Gonzalito Pieres scored to tie it up at 1- up, 11-7. Cambiaso cut the lead back to 1. Three minutes later, Nico Pieres put three goals but missed a 30 yard penalty Ellerstina ahead, 2-1, to end the first chuk- shot to end the chukker trailing Ellerstina ker. by three goals, 11-8. Facundo Pieres scored the first goal of the second chukker, giving Ellerstina a 3-1 ad- vantage, but La Dolfina stormed back. Ellerstina fouls allowed Adolfo Cambiaso to convert a pair of 30 yard penalty shots to tie it up at 3-3. Gonzalito Pieres’s second goal of the game had Ellerstina back on top, 4-3. A foul in the Ellerstina goal mouth gave Cam- biaso a short penalty shot for a goal and the chukker ended in a 4-4 deadlock. Goals are hard to come by in the third. Adol- fo Cambiaso put La Dolfina up 5-4 on a 40- yard penalty conversion. Facundo Pieres Facundo Pieres put Ellerstina up by four followed up Nico Pieres and tied it up on a goals again, 12-8, on a beautifully execut- goal from the field. At the end of three peri- ed neck shot just a minute-and-a-half into ods of play it is all even at 5-5. the seventh chukker. Juan Martin Nero responded for La Dolfina with a goal from the field at 2:44, for a 12-9 score. Cambi- aso cut the Ellerstina lead to a pair of goals on a short penalty shot and the chukker ended with Ellerstina defending a 12-10, two goal lead. In the opening 30 seconds of play, Gon- zalito Pieres fouled Pelon Stirling, but Cambiaso had the 60-yard penalty shot blocked. La Dolfina continued to press the attack with no results. An Ellerstina foul put Cambiaso at the penalty line once again, but the 10-goaler proved he was La Dolfina picked up a pair of goals from human, missing his second 30-yard penal- Cambiaso in the fourth (one by penalty one ty shot of the game. Moments later Cam- from the field) to lead, 7-5. Nearly six Photos by Melito Cerezo biaso got another opportunity on a 60- www.aapolo.com
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SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Sat 17 November La Dolfina 17 vs 9 Magual Pilará 13 vs 12 Alegria Sun 18 November Ellerstina Citi 12 vs 10 La Aguada-Las Monjitas La Aguada 12 vs 10 La Natividad Sat 24 November Magual 11 vs 14 Pilara La Dolfina 18 vs 6 Alegria Sun 25 November La Aguada 11 vs 12 La Aguada -las monjitas Ellerstina 16 vs 14 La Natividad Sat 1 December Alegria 18 vs 16 Magual La Dolfina 18 vs 13 Pilara Sun 2 December La Natividad 14 vs 11 La Aguada las Monjitas Ellerstina 18 vs 14 La Aguada Final Sat 8 December LA DOLFINA 10 vs 12 ELLERSTINA
The 119th Campeonato Argentino Abierto 2012 PARTICIPATING TEAMS de Polo (Argentine Open Polo Champion- ship) is one of the most important interna- Alegria La Dolfina tional competitions for polo clubs. Frederick Mannix 8 Adolfo Cambiaso 10 The Argentine Open Polo Championship has taken place every year since 1893 at Lucas Monteverde 9 David Stirling 10 the Cathedral of Polo in Palermo, the larg- Agustin Merlos 9 Pablo MacDonough 10 est neighborhood in the north of Buenos Juan Ignacio Merlos 8 Juan Martin Nero 10 Aires City, Argentina. Total 34 Total 40 The Argentine Polo Open Championship Magual Pilará was formerly known as River Plate Polo Championship between 1893-1923 and Alejandro Muzzio 7 Hilario Ulloa 9 along with Campeonato Abierto del Tortu- Marcos di Paola 8 Francisco Bensadon 9 gas Country Club and Campeonato Abierto Facundo Sola 7 Sebastian Merlos 9 de Hurlingham, these polo competitions are known as Argentina’s Triple Crown. Jaime Huidobro 8 Francisco de Narvaez 8 Total 30 Total 35 Polo teams entering the competition must have a handicap of between 28 and 40 Division B goals. Ellerstina La Aguada Facundo Pieres 10 Javier Novillo Astrada 9 Gonzalito Pieres 10 Guillermo Caset 9 Nico Pieres 9 Miguel Novillo Astrada 9 Mariano Aguerre 9 Ignacio Novillo Astrada 9 Total 38 Total 36 La Aguada-Las Monjitas La Natividad Lucas James 8 Pablo Pieres 8 Cristian Laprida 8 Ignacio Heguy 9 For more information visit www.aapolo.com Eduardo Novillo Astrada 9 Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade 8 Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8 Bartolome Castagnola 9 Total 33 Total 34 19 Page 20
Free iPhone app for 2013 Prohibited List
Montreal, January 4, 2013
Dear Stakeholders, The 2013 List of Prohibited Sub- stances and Methods is now availa- ble as an iPhone application and can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store. WADA is responsible for updating the List every year and the 2013 version - approved by WADA’s Exec- utive Committee on September 26, 2012 - has been in effect since January 1. The 2013 List can also be accessed What is the Prohibited List? The Prohibited List is a cornerstone using other mobile devices via a of the World Anti-Doping Code and a mobile site, which can be accessed The Prohibited List (List) was first pub- key component of harmonization. here. lished in 1963 under the leadership of the International Olympic Committee. The List is updated annually follow- Best regards, Since 2004, as mandated by the World ing an extensive consultation pro- World Anti-Doping Agency Anti-Doping Code (Code), WADA is re- cess facilitated by WADA. sponsible for the preparation and publi- The 2013 List is valid from January cation of the List. 1 to December 31, 2013.
Free iPhone app for 2013 Prohibited List now free for download at the I-Phone App Store.
One of the most significant achieve- of Prohibited Substances and Methods, ments in the fight against doping in and for the protection of privacy and sport to date has been the drafting, personal information. acceptance and implementation of a harmonized set of anti-doping rules, the World Anti-Doping Code This harmonization works to address the (Code). problems that previously arose from The Code is the core document that disjointed and uncoordinated anti- provides the framework for harmo- doping efforts, such as, among others, a nized anti-doping policies, rules and scarcity and splintering of resources regulations within sport organiza- necessary to conduct research and test- tions and among public authorities. ing, a lack of knowledge about specific It works in conjunction with five substances and procedures being used International Standards aimed at and to what degree, and an uneven bringing harmonization among anti- approach to penalties for athletes found doping organizations in various are- guilty of doping. as: testing, laboratories, Therapeu- tic Use Exemptions (TUEs), the List
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Introducing New Staff Member
We are pleased to announce that we cuit, membership on a half dozen USPA have a new staff member who has joined committees, formerly co-chaired the US- the FIP. PA Marketing Committee, and various fund raising projects including the Ameri- Sandy Herron has worked in Sports Mar- can International Polo Foundation to keting for Formula One Racing, Golf for raise funds to send U.S. players to World Gary Player, Professional skiing, tennis, Championships, now returns to Santa and polo starting with the 1998 World Barbara to assist Dr. Richard T. Caleel Polo Championships in Santa Barbara, with his presidency. Sandy can be California. After serving six years as Ad- reached at [email protected] or the ministrator for the USPA Pacific Coast Santa Barbara office:: +1-805-695-0142 Circuit, more recently for the Hawaii Cir-
FIP CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2013
FIP Snow Polo World Cup Tianjin, China 25th Jan– 3rd Feb Coronel Suarez International Children’s Tournament Coronel Suarez, Argentina 14th to 17th February
79th Ambassadors Cup Palm Beach, USA 2nd to 6th April 3rd International Pee Wee and Jr Tournament Guatemala 20th to 23rd March
Download FIP Newsletter Right Off the Web
FIP will be posting the newsletter on the website as well, so you can log on and print out a copy for yourself. We also have copies of past newsletters available in the archive section of the website. Log on, check out the website, and enjoy!
FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL POLO Mission Statement
•Enhance the image and stature of the great game of polo on an international level. •Promote the practice of the sport worldwide. FIP Headquarters: Santa Barbara Office •Unite the polo associations of the many countries that play the sport under one Federation and one In- 205 Lambert Road Carpinteria, ternational rule. CA 93013 Cell: (970) 925-4884 Office: (805) •Promote the sport to FIP members through coaching clinics and tournaments for children. 695-0142 Fax: (805) 695-0522 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] •Promote the concepts of friendship, team spirit, equality, respect, integration and embrace the idea of Web: www.fippolo.com fair play and safety Buenos Aires, Argentina Office Marcelo T. de Alvear 684 (C1058AAH) Capital Federal, Buenos Aires-Argentina FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT (Para solicitudes o consultas en Español, por favor www.fippolo.com contactar a Felipe Del Sel : [email protected])
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