CPC WEEKLY #02
Zinta, Sonja, Chuck and Josh play it out in the arena.
NEWS ROUNDUP:
Whittier Trust: The 2025 Whittier Trust Silver Cup is in play at Santa Barbara, with Sarah Magness’ 90210 team and Paco de Narvaez (the 17 year old 7-goaler) both taking part among others, and can be livestreamed on USPA Polo Network.
Coronation Cup win for Britain: Britain beat Brazil 16-7 in the Coronation Cup held at Guards Polo Club last week.
Mia Cambiaso: Mia Cambiaso becomes the first Argentinian woman to win the British Open Polo Championship, and the first father/daughter duo to win at the same time.
SAVE THE DATE:
🐴 Santa Barbara Tailgating Potluck: 31st of August
Join CPC to tailgate the Pacific Coast Open Finals at Santa Barbara Polo Club! At 16 goals, the Pacific Coast Open is one of SBPC’s high goal summer tournaments, and is the final tournament of the season. It’s sure to be some of the best polo on the West Coast this summer! 🐴
Charcuterie board potluck - bring your favorite cheeses, cured meats, fancy nuts or whatever you’d like to share 🧀 🍖 🍷
Simply RSVP HERE
We also need a few volunteers to help with setup and breakdown, if that’s you, please contact Katty directly.
SOCIALS:
🎉 Thursday Polo Under The Lights - BBQ, Guests Welcome
Thanks to all who came to our first Thursday night social last week. We’re going to be hosting another BBQ this Thursday as part of Thursday Polo Under The Lights. You’re welcome to bring guests, just please add them to the RSVP.
Don’t forget to bring a side dish or beverage to share for the potluck and please RSVP for you and your guests, so we can get a good headcount.
See you there!
FROM OUTSIDE THE CLUB:
🐴 The Cambiasos make history at the British Open Polo Championship
Last week saw La Dolfina Scone and Kazak take to the field for the British Open Polo Championship final. If nine titles wasn’t enough for Adolfo Cambiaso, it was Mia Cambiaso making headlines as the duo won, as the first daughter/father team in history. Additionally being the first Argentinian woman to win, and the third woman in the world to win the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup. The Cambiaso polo dynasty continues to grow.
You can watch the match in full HERE.
AT THE CLUB:
🐴 Meet our Instructors
Many of you will be familiar with Domingo Questel and Ismael Molina, but for those of you who are new to the club and are less familiar with their illustrious history, our website now has a whole section dedicated to all of our instructors, including Jonathan Gracida, Alejandro Nordheimer, Jessica Bailey, Kirsten Ludwig and Kim Garsed too.
Read up on their history, what makes them such respected players and figures, and simply LEARN MORE HERE.
RULES AND REGS:
🐴🧹 Housekeeping
PARKING:
Please do not park in front of the archway. This is the designated emergency access point and is a liability issue. We thank you for your cooperation. To the player that moved the cones last week, we are watching you 👀😉
CHUKKER DRESS CODE:
A friendly reminder that eye protection or face masks are mandatory for Chukkers and recommended for lessons. Boots and kneepads are also mandatory for Chukkers and recommended for lessons.
You can find equipment from our partner at JACKSON HOLE HORSE EMPORIUM HERE.
CHUKKER AND LESSON START TIMES:
A friendly reminder to be punctual to lessons and chukkers. Late arrival can be disruptive for Ismael and the team, please help keep things running smoothly.
USPA MEMBERSHIP
We request that all chukker players must be full USPA members with “Regular Player” status. The benefits include secondary medical coverage and $1M in liability insurance. We also encourage all lesson riders to become USPA members in the ‘non competing’ category. This also provides medical coverage, plus every member helps strengthen our club’s voting power and representation within the USPA. You can join HERE.
From Katty, and the California Polo Club team
Until next time!
