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TONY VEEN MEMORIAL | 67 HOLIDAY | 67 14 | POLO MANAGEr’S 36 | A PASSION FOR POLO: PACIFIC COAST WOMEn’S CHALLENGE | 68 MESSAGE INTERVIEW WITH PAUL TRIONE VINEYARD SENIORS | 71 VON GONTARD ANNUAL AWARDS | 71 19 | TRY POLO! 39 | AFTER POLO 74 | PEE-WEE POLO: AN 21 | GLOSSARY: ESSENTIAL ELDORADO TRADITION TERMS 45 | POLO GALLERY 78 | MEET THE MEMBERS 22 | RULES & STRATEGY: TOP 10 56 | TOURNAMENT RESULTS 2012-2013 84 | ELDORADO STAFF TEAM 5 Reinventing 55+ Living. Discover why Trilogy is the ultimate place for what will become the INTRODUCING THE DESERT’S best years of your life. COOLEST NEW ADDRESS. Located down the street from PGA West and minutes from El Paseo, this gated community offers a truly unique resort lifestyle with a fresh, modern twist. And, only Trilogy has SheaXero No Electric Bill HomesTM with solar included at no additional charge. 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TPC_ElDoradoClub_2014.indd 1 12/3/13 12:31 PM WINTER SALE Looking for a rug that speaks to you VISIT OUR NEW MANHATTAN COLLECTION AND OVER 3000 OTHER RUGS AT ONE OF OUR TWO LOCATIONS ON HWY 111 La Quinta / Indio Palm Desert 80150 Hwy 111 Suite B 74-220 Hwy 111 Indio CA 92201 Palm Desert CA 92260 780.863.5020 760.610.1194 WWW.SHIRAZRUGINC.COM ELDORADOELDORADO POLO CLUBCLUB WELCOME TO ELDORADO THE HEART OF POLO IN THE DESERT desert tradition since 1957, Eldorado Polo Club welcomes ELDORADO VISITOR INFORMATION more than 100,000 visitors each year. The club has attracted international players such as Prince Philip and Prince A WEEKEND POLO ON THE PATIO Charles to its grounds, and has hosted the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship three times. Join us on the patio of the Cantina at Eldorado to enjoy games every Saturday at 12pm and Sunday at 10am. Seating is first-come, first- Eldorado Polo Club is proud to celebrate 57 years of polo in the serve, so be sure to arrive early! Weekend Polo on the Patio kicks off California Desert Valley. Polo is always open to the public! Bring your on Saturday, December 28th and continues through to Sunday, March family, friends or VIP guests to experience polo and events throughout 30th. the 2014 season: SUNDAYS AT THE CLUB HOUSE • INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT POLO • SUNDAY POLO FINALS The Eldorado Club House is the best place to experience Sunday polo in style–every Sunday at 12pm and 2pm! A full service menu • DIVOT STOMPS and bar are offered, and seating is available for parties from 2 to 200. • THE ELDORADO CLUB HOUSE Reservations are recommended; for seating please call the Club House reservation hotline: 760.831.POLO(7656). Opening Day at the Club • THE CANTINA AT ELDORADO House takes place on Sunday, January 5th and continues every Sunday • SPECIAL CHARITY AND SPONSOR EVENTS through to March 30. SUNDAY TAILGAITING If you want to enjoy the polo sidelines in casual comfort, Sunday tailgating is right for you! Bring your friends, family, lawn-chairs, pets (on leashes!), food and drink, and set up your own perfect polo event. Take-away food and beverage services are also offered in the Club House Courtyard. Tailgating areas to the north and south of the Club House are marked and we encourage you to arrive early for the games every Sunday at 12pm and 2pm. For more information about visiting Eldorado Polo Club, visit eldoradopoloclub.com or call 760.342.2223. 8 ELDORADOPOLOCLUB.COM ELDORADO POLO CLUB POLO SCHEDULE 2013-2014 DECEMBER JANUARY 07 • Stick & Ball Field Opens 03-12 • Wendell Kerley Memorial 4-6 Goal & 10-12 Goal 21 • Club Chukkers & Team Practices begin 05 • OPENING DAY at Eldorado Club House 21-22 • Linfoot Polo Clinic 17-26 • January 4-6 Goal & 10-12 Goal League 28-29 • World Gym Tournament 04-26 • Pro Pool League (Saturdays & Sundays) FEBRUARY MARCH 31(JAN)-09 • Carlton & Keleen Beal Memorial 4-6 07-16 • Mack & Madelyn Jason Memorial Goal & 10-12 Goal 4-6 Goal & 10-12 Goal 14-23 • February 4-6 Goal & 10-12 Goal 02-30 • SKINS Tournament 10-12 Goal League • USPA Pacific Coast Circuit Governor’s Cup 4-6 Goal 01-23 • Pro Pool League (Saturdays & Sundays) 30 • CLOSING DAY: SKINS & USPA Pacific Coast Governor’s Cup Final 28-02(MAR) • WCT Qualifier & Women’s Challenge 08-30 • Pro Pool League (Saturdays and • Trione Vineyards Seniors Tournament Sundays) TEAM PRACTICE CHUKKERS WED,FRI,SUN • 10 – 12 Goal THUR,SAT,SUN • 4 – 6 Goal • Pro Pool 11 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME A MESSAGE FROM JAN HART elcome to the 57th season of polo at the Eldorado or 57 years, Eldorado has maintained a reputation as the Polo Club! desert’s premier polo destination and best player-centered W F club. We honor this tradition and invite you to join us for Players, patrons, and spectators alike will benefit from a full another excellent, competitive and inspiring polo season in 2014! complement of amateur through 12-Goal polo. Please join us every Sunday, January through March; our high-level polo In preparation for the season, Eldorado’s team have dedicated promises to be competitive and exciting! themselves to several upgrades, including aerating, deep-tining, sanding and aggravating all tournament and practice fields. The Goldenvoice, as of last June, has become the new owner of exercise track is in great shape, with an improved west feature the land on which Eldorado Polo Club operates. They are a that ensures that ponies and riders remain a safe distance from great supporter and partner of Eldorado Polo Club and the Madison Street. relationship is advantageous for both entities. The sale, further maintenance and continuous improvement agreements between ROC’s Firehouse Grille brings their fresh homemade fare back Goldenvoice and Eldorado will preserve a high level of polo at to the Cantina and the Club House. Both facilities host a number our club for a long time to come. of exciting social events throughout the season, and are available for private and corporate events. My special thanks to Eldorado’s entire staff for their dedication, hard work, and allegiance.