It’s that time of year again: the USPA has just released fall arena handicap changes and there were a few CPC names on the list!

Starting December 1, CPC members Josh Roco, Kat Greenbaum, James Stegner, Will Wattanawongkiri, and Lilia Halushko will move from -1 to 0, while Robert Mcginley will go from 0 to 1 in the arena.

You can find the full list of changes HERE.

In other handicap news, American arena player Marissa Wells will be raised to 10 goals in the women’s handicap in May 2026 - quite an achievement!

The second weekend in November, CPC member Chuck Stanislawski headed down to Legends Polo Club in Kaufman, TX to compete with the Polo Pirates in the National Arena Amateur Cup (NAAC).

In order to qualify for the tournament, players compete in various USPA arena tournaments to earn points, with that point count determining who receives an invite to compete. Chuck’s great run at PCAL this year snagged him a spot.

Chuck and the Polo Pirates (which also included Carson Tucker and Jordan Upchurch) made it to the finals where they met the Real Goal Getters, and took home some gorgeous runners’ up hardware. Congrats on a great tournament Chuck!

If a polo vacation has been on your bucket list, Puesto Viejo Estancia is the place to do it. Just outside Buenos Aires, this gorgeous estancia offers the full Argentine polo experience—morning lessons, afternoon chukkers, incredible horses, delicious meals, lounging by the pool, and that unbeatable Pampas sunset vibe. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, it’s the perfect blend of polo, adventure, and relaxation.

We’re partnering with Puesto Viejo to organize a CPC group trip in the spring, and we’re gauging interest now. And if you know anyone who’s a travel agent to help with booking flights for the group, reach out to Katty. If you think you might want to join, fill out the quick form and we’ll keep you in the loop!

Get your brand in front of a national polo audience!

In partnership with the USPA and the USPA Polo Network, we’re pleased to offer a limited number of 30-second advertising spots during the live stream of the 2025 U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship. Each spot is just $500 and will air during a national broadcast watched by players, fans, clubs, and teams across the country.

If you’d like to reserve a spot, just send us an email and we’ll get you set up.

Tickets for the 2025 U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship are officially live!

California Polo Club is honored to once again host the top level of arena play in the US. Join us December 9–13 at the historic LA Equestrian Center Equidome for a full week of top-level arena polo. Your ticket to the finals also gets you access to all earlier tournament days, so come out, grab a seat, and watch incredible polo all week long as teams battle their way to the championship.

Front row seats always go first, so if you want the best view in the house, be sure to snag yours early!

The CPC Rules and Safety Committee (RSC) is delighted to welcome four new members: Sarah Bellack, Clay Reed, Zinta Braukis, and David Cienfuegos. They’ll be joining long-time committee members Chuck Stanislowski and Carlos Figueroa. The committee, chaired by Kirsten Ludwig, serves as an independent group of club members that reviews safety concerns and makes recommendations to club leadership and instructors.

All CPC members and students are encouraged to share any safety questions or concerns they’d like the committee to discuss. We’ll be sharing more details next month, along with an updated Rules and Safety Agreement, so please keep an eye out for that. CPC is committed to keeping our club and our sport as safe, supportive, and welcoming as possible, and we truly appreciate everyone’s help in creating a safe environment for all.

Whites are required for chukkers, no beige or off-white pants, please. A strong reminder that face masks or eye protection are mandatory during chukkers or scrimmages. For context a player was hit in the head by a backshot this week, and whilst there was no incident, we remind you that polo has its risks. Safety is non-negotiable.