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INDIA AWARDED !  The EMBASSY of INDIA accepted the honor and has challenged the United States for The America’s Polo Cup.


INDIA TO CHALLENGE THE UNITED STATES -

in 2010 

Honorary Patron: Her Excellency, Madame Ambassador Meera Shankar

Honorary Patron Roll for the Performing Arts Chair to the America's Polo Cup, Mr. Quincy Jones

 

Find Out Which Country is challenging the United States next in 2011 for the prestigous America's Polo Cup this coming May - to be announced at Opening Ceremonies.

        A MESSAGE FROM THE POLO SPORTS COMMISSIONER

I am proud to Sanction the prestigous America’s Polo Cup.  These are very exciting times for the sport of Polo,  with the thanks to great experiences like The America's Polo Cup and exposure with Television on a National & International level.    

The America's Polo Cup has succesfully opened this sport to a new audience world wide.  My goal is to support these endeavors for the sport of polo Nationally including in the Washington DC region with the America's Polo Cup as the United States Marquee Polo sporting event.  I will deliver to you a spectacular polo experience unlike any other in the World to our Nations Capitol Region.  The America's Polo Cup  has been recognized by the President of the United States as a Historic National Signature sporting event and it is also recognized as the premier polo sporting event in the country and the region by the National Polo Sports Alliance.  I am committed to develop regional collaboration within our corporate community in Washington DC in cooperation with the National Polo League of the United States.  I look forward to your corporate commitment or your personal involvement between now and May 9th, 2009.  Now is the time to partner with us.

 

 - ROGER STERN, NATIONAL POLO LEAGUE & SPORTS COMMISSIONER

 

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDERS & PRESIDENT

The America’s Polo Cup aspires to bring the love of the game to a wider audience, and bring international cultures together in a celebration of both their common bonds and their diversity. In 2010 the American Polo Team faces off with the India Polo Team, playing a game that is rich with tradition in an event that reaches far beyond the field.

To fully capture the spirit of America and India, the imagination and enthusiasm of their people, this cooperative effort combines Military partners from both countries, Embassy of India, the Diplomatic Corps, US elected officials, Capitol Region States & serves as a Economic Development engine for United States and our International Partners. This special global program includes national and international festivities that showcase elements dear to both nations, including community & International good will, air shows, sportsmanship, music, wine, cuisine, adventure and freedom.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your company to fly the flag for America and INDIA, and enjoy the worldwide attention the event attracts. Throughout 2009 and 2010, the United States will resound with celebrations that mark the USA vs INDIA America’s Polo Cup World Championship!

We are so very proud to have developed these global experiences with the America's Polo Cup that brings countries, communities and individuals together.  We invite you and your busines to be part of making a difference.


Cheers!

Tareq & Michaele Salahi

Founders

Schedule of Events

All Events are Snow, Rain or Shine!

NEXT MAJOR POLO EVENT IN WASHINGTON DC:

2009

September 9 - Embassy of India Drinks Reception - By Invitation & Pre-Reserved Guests

September 19 - America's Polo Cup FALL CLASSIC

on the DC National Mall - West Potomac Park.

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ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - NOW ON SALE!  Starting at $100 for early bird VIP Tickets. Price Increases will start in July and again in August & September.   Get your tickets or a Table early to save.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19:

1:30 pm – Gates Open for reserved guests.

2:00pm - Welcome Reception

2:45pmOPENING CEREMONIES - Pinning Ceremony & Opening Remarks by United States White House & Her Excellency Shankar, Madame Ambassador to India.

Fife & Drums Corps.   United States Marines Corps.  National Anthems Performed Live by MYA.

US Park Police Mounted Unit presentation of the Colors.

Traditional India Flag Horse Ceremony

3:00 pmCHICAGO "Wind"  VS.   Washington DC "Patriots" & Dallas "Spurs"

4:15 pm - Half Time Air Demonstration & Patriotic Show by the United States Park Police. 

5:00pm - MYA "Live" - A Tribute to India & America

5:30pm -  Ladies Mix & Mingle Polo Match.

6:30pm - Awards Ceremony - Winners Circle.

7:30pm - Apres Polo Reception at The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row* "The Jockey Club"

 

Note:  Children 15 and under are FREE in the VIP Reserved areas.  This polo game is advance reservation required for entry into the VIP Reserved Marquee.  NO GATE ADMISSION FOR RESERVED AREAS.  NO GATE SALES FOR RESERVED VIP AREAS. 

Free Public viewing of the game is always accessible on the beautiful US National Park grounds.   Children & Families are encouraged.  Blankets welcome to watch the games.

*Overnight Rates available at the Official Hotel - please contact hotel direct:  202-293-2100

 


2010

INDIA VS.  USA AMERICA'S POLO CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

SPRING 2010 - WINE TASTINGS, COCKTAIL PARTY & TELEVISED FASHION SHOW ( THE CAPITOL REGIONS LARGEST & PREMIER ROCKIN FASHION SHOW) - PRESENTED BY THE WASHINGTON POST "FW"

8:00 pm –   America's Polo Cup Rockin the RunWay - Wine Tastings; Cocktail Party.  Evening Parachute Jump by BlackWater USA/USO with Smoke & Fireworks at 8:10pm

PERFORMANCES - The America's Polo Cup presents the return of the Rockin the Runway  "Polo Dance Troupe"

ROCKIN the RUNWAY TELEVISION SHOW - Live Performance

WASHINGTON POST "FW" Presents award to Sexiest Polo Chic Individual or Couple attending this evening.

FIREWORKS ROCKS THE AMERICAS POLO CUP  RUNWAY

ATTIRE: Fashionably Chic or Black Tie Optional.  

Be sure to Reserve Hotel Accomodations at one of the Official Hotel of the America's Polo Cup  - "The Fairfax at Embassy Row, A Luxury Collection Hotel" - A STARWOOD HOTEL


SATURDAY, SPRING 2010:  AMERICA'S POLO WORLD CUP & AIR SHOW

1:30 pm – Gates Open

2:00pm - Welcome

2:15 pm - Ambassadors Celebrity Polo Cup.

3pmOPENING CEREMONIES: 

2011 Challenging Country to be Announced and awarded to that Nation. 

3:30 pm – India & USA National Anthems Live performances with Spectacular Air Parachute Team show. - The India National Anthem performance will be performed by: TO BE ANNOUNCED

METRO CHORUS LIVE PERFORMANCE

The National Capitol Squadron AIR SHOW Commemoration.  A Moment of Silence for the US & International Armed Services Fallen Soldiers.    Followed by a Special Presentation by the world famous United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team

Military Fly Over followed by "Sneak Pass"

4pm – The New York Empires  VS. Washington DC Patriots Professional Pro-Am Polo sanctioned by NPL ( National Polo League)

5:00 pm – USA Polo Team VS. INDIA Polo Team - International World Cup Championships

5:45 pm – US Coast Guard Helicopters Fly Overs  (Polo Field opens for Divot Stomp after Helicopters land)

6:00 pm – Second half of Polo Game continues.

7:00 pm – Trophy Presentation in Raymond Weil Winners Circle

DAUM Luxury Art presents the "DAUM America's Polo Cup Best Sportsmanship Award"

The Washington Post FW presents the Winners of the Best Dressed Contest Announced in Winners Circle - $1,000.00 Va. Wine Lovers Package (Celebrity Judge "Omarossa" from Donald Trumps "The Apprentice")

The Washington Post FW presents Winners of Best Hat Competition Announced in Winners Circle - $1,000.00+ Luxury Gift Certificate(Celebrity Judge "Omarosa" from Donald Trumps "The Apprentice")

8:05 pmBlackWater/USO World Champions Parachute Team Jump with Fireworks at Twilight!

8:10 pm – Live Performance will perform on Main Concert Stage

8:45 pm –  SUPERSTAR "SURPRISE" PERFORMANCE.

9:15 pm – A Joint American & India Grande FIREWORKS Celebration Show - A Celebration of Freedom & the USA & India Friendship

10:00 pm + – The Polo Celebration continues on the Polo Field, "Rockin the Polo Field" with Dancing on the Polo field.

 

 

note: Children 15 and under are FREE!

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