Second Annual Women’s Championship Final at International Polo Club

U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ Partners with Susan G. Komen® Florida

for Second Annual Women’s Championship Final at International Polo Club

with support from the United States Polo Association, U.S. Polo Assn.

and the Women’s International Polo Network

World-class tournament featuring pink-themed tailgating contest and pre-event brunch

WELLINGTON, FL – The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ Final will once again be played in Wellington at the world-renowned International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field 1, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1 p.m. The event, in partnership with United States Polo Association, U.S. Polo Assn., the International Polo Club, and the Women’s International Polo Network, will benefit Susan G. Komen Florida and their programs dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. This exciting day of championship polo is the final match in the competition and pink attire is highly encouraged!

The full-day event from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature world-class women’s polo players, a pink tailgating competition, pink U.S. Polo Assn. t-shirt giveaways and pre-event brunch at IPC’s exclusive Mallet Grille, while increasing awareness and support for breast cancer. Susan G. Komen invites interested sponsors of all levels to contact director of development Denise Mariani at 561.514.3020, ext. 10 or by emailing [email protected].

Fans of polo and supporters of breast cancer will experience a number of fun and inspirational activities throughout the day, starting with an exclusive pink brunch at The Mallet Grille 11 a.m. preceding the championship event at 1:00 p.m. Expect to see a display of pink tents vying to win the “Most Spirited Pink Tailgate” contest and a mid-match pink champagne divot stomp.

“Once again, we are grateful to the United States Polo Association, U.S. Polo Assn., the International Polo Club, and the Women’s International Polo Network for highlighting the work of Komen Florida among the polo community as we educate more women about breast cancer,” said Kate Watt, executive director of Komen Florida. “As first responders to breast cancer in 64 counties throughout Florida, the funds we raise through the championship event will help us increase access to quality breast health care for those who can’t afford it and decrease the 2,700 deaths from this disease in our state every year.”

If you go:

What:  U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ Final

When:  Saturday, March 21, 2020

10:00 a.m.           Tailgates Open and Most Spirited Pink Tailgate contest

11:00 a.m.           Gates Open and Pre-Event Brunch at The Mallet Grille

1:00 p.m.             Championship Final

Where: International Polo Club, 3667 120th Ave S, Wellington, FL 33414

Tickets, sponsorships and contact Information:

• Championship tournament, free general admission, parking is $10.
• Tailgate, $300 per spot, includes 12 parking passes and tournament tickets. Contact [email protected] or 561-282-5334 .
• Stadium boxes for eight, $400. Contact [email protected] or 561-282-5334 .
• Pre-match brunch at The Mallet Grill, $55 per person (cash bar). Contact [email protected] or 561-282-5333.
• Sponsorships for event range from $2,500 to $10,000. Contact Denise Mariani, [email protected], 561-514-3020 ext. 10.

To learn more, visit komenflorida.org/pink-polo/  or to purchase tickets please visit https://ipc.coth.com/article/u-s-open-womens-polo-championship-final.

About Susan G. Komen® and Komen Florida: 

Komen Florida is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across the state of Florida. For more information, call (561) 514-3020 or visit www.komenflorida.org.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide.  We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information.  Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.

About The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™
The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ has a profound history dating back to the 1930s in California. The first women’s U.S. Open tournament was presented by the United States Women’s Polo Association (U.S.W.P.A) in 1937 at the Golden Gate Field in San Francisco, California, in 1937. Women were officially welcomed into the United States Polo Association in 1972 with Sue Sally Hale becoming the first woman member. A devoted advocate of women in polo, Hale was alleged to have disguised herself as a man in order to compete in tournaments throughout the 1950s and 60s. U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ competition did not resurface until the early 1990s. On the centennial anniversary of the USPA in 1990, a U.S. Women’s Open was officially sanctioned and held at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. After a few years of competition at Empire Polo Club, U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship™ competition once again lost momentum, this time for only a couple decades. It was officially recognized as a national tournament in 2011 and has been hosted at the Houston Polo Club for the past seven years, becoming the largest annual women’s polo event in the United States.

About The United States Polo Association (USPA), USPA Global Licensing (USPAGL), and U.S. Polo Assn.

Founded in 1890, the United States Polo Association (USPA) is the national non-profit governing body for the sport of polo, comprised of almost 300 member clubs and thousands of individual members. USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and the exclusive worldwide licensor for the USPA’s global licensing program which distributes the leading sport-inspired apparel brand, U.S. Polo Assn. U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the USPA. The brand offers apparel, accessories, footwear, travel and home goods and has a global footprint of $1.7 billion with worldwide distribution through 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, independent retailers and e-commerce with a footprint in 180 counties.

For more on the United States Polo Association, please visit www.uspolo.org. For more information on U.S. Polo Assn., visit www.uspoloassnglobal.com. 

About The International Polo Club Palm Beach
The International Polo Club Palm Beach is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington, each winter season to enjoy their love of the sport in the most prominent and well‐equipped polo facility. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating that includes elegant grandstand viewing, field tailgating, stadium seating, field-side champagne brunch at The Pavilion, and exclusive sponsor boxes.

For More information on the International Polo Club Palm Beach, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com.