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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 Page 2 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. 2 Page 3 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 3 Page 4 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 4 Page 5 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 5 Page 6 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.