THE USA CARTIER POLO TEAM TAKES BACK THE LAND ROVER AMERICA'S POLO CUP!  FINAL SCORE  6 - 2 !  OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPION WINNERS:  CARTIER USA POLO TEAM!  CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLAYERS OF THE USA POLO TEAM SPONSORED BY CARTIER & TO THE ITALIAN POLO TEAM PLAYERS SPONSORED BY ELI LILLY - BOTH WELL PLAYED!

A Rematch has been accepted to be played in Rome at the Roma Polo Club September 2008.

 

In 2009, AUSTRALIA challenges the United States for The Land Rover America’s Polo Cup World Championship

When the U.S. Polo Team hosts AUSTRALIA May 2009, CAPITOL POLO CLUB will be the site of a spectacular convergence of cultures. Among the Americans and Australians in attendance, you’ll find visiting dignitaries, elected representatives, United Nations members, fashion lovers, horse fanciers, polo fans, and music devotees, all with one thing in common. A desire to be part of a world-class celebration.

The Land Rover America’s Polo Cup will benefit the Journey for the Cure, a non-profit 501 (c)(3)-(D) Charitable Foundation supporting local charitable organizations throughout the Capitol Region, with a emphasis on MS & Leukemia.

The Cup has grown to be the most famous and prestigious invitation competition in the sport, opening a new chapter for this exciting game whose earliest written accounts date back more than 2,000 years.

Click here to see the Bios of the Team Players:  http://www.americaspolocup.com/mediakit_2008/bios.html

Returning in 2009 will be the hugely successful and popular "Rockin the Runway" Fashion show, under the leadership of Television Personality "Paul Wharton",as seen on MTV, VH1, CW & BET.   Paul is a Fashion expert and has been featured on Television networks internationally and in top fashion magazines, national news, radio and talks shows including MTV's hit series MADE model shows and VH-1s hot new series The Agency. 

For 2009, The Celebration will be enjoyed by Thousands and thousands of supporters and fans for the 2009 America's World Cup, which will once again bring a day full of surprises, musical talent and festivities on stage at this years America's Polo Cup with opening ceremonial fly overs after the National Anthems of both countries performed.  Returning will be the US Coast Guard, US Marines, BlackWater USA Parachute Team, as well as the U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit, K9 Division and Horse Mounted Division.  A Surprise Air Show fly over will also occur.

This year’s event will have performances by Headliners from Australia to the United States - starting on Friday May 8th, thru May 9th.   Including a grand finale spectacular two live concerts by a Australian & USA National Headliner with Fireworks Show! 

Capitol Polo Club, in Potomac, Marlyand was awarded the 2009 host location of the Land Rover America’s Polo Cup.  States & Countys bid for the honor to host the prestigous America's Polo Cup due to its significant economic impact on the locality.  Its new location in Potomac, Marlyand – makes it a 25-minute drive from Washington Dulles International Airport and a 35-minute drive from the White House.   A New Challenging Counrty and New Host Venue will be awarded the rights to the Prestigous America's Cup for 2010 at the 2009 America's Cup.

 


No Speed Limit

Huey Lewis & The News

Blackwater's Parachuting Demonstration

 

Vittorio

 

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY MAY 8TH - FASHIONABLY FUN COCKTAIL PARTY/ FASHION SHOW!

8:00 pm – USA vs. AUSTRALIA Wine Tastings, America's Cup Wine Awards presented by Virginia Wine Lovers Publications, FASHION SHOW &  Calcutta of Polo Teams!  At the America's Polo Cup Polo Fields at Capitol Polo Club - Advance Tickets Sales Only)  ATTIRE: Fashionably Chic or Black Tie Optional. 

Be sure to Reserve Hotel Accomodations at the Official Resort of the America's Polo Cup - "TO BE ANNOUNCED"

SATURDAY MAY 9TH

2:00 pm – Welcome - Gates Open

2:30 pm – Demonstrations on Polo Field: Hunt & Hounds / American Legion Military Parade / United States Park Police Mounted Unit Color Guard Presentation

2:50 pm – The FIRST CHUKKER Ambassadors Celebrity Polo Match

3:30 pm – USA & Australian National Anthems Live performances with Spectacular Air Parachute Team show by BLACKWATER, USA. - The Australian National Anthem performance TO BE ANNOUNCED.

3:35 pm – Official Welcome to the Land Rover America’s Polo Cup / Opening Ceremonies & Ceremonial Announcement: 2010 Challenging Country to be Announced and awarded to that Nation.  Venue awarded.announced by State & County for 2010.

A Moment of Silence for the US Armed Services Fallen Soldiers.  Special Presentation by the world famous United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team

Military Fly Over

3:45 pm –United States Park Police Aviation Unit demonstrations.

4:00 pm – USA Cartier Polo Team VS. Eli Lilly ITALY Polo Team - International Feature Polo World Invitational

5:00 pm – Half time show featuring United States Coast Guard & Blackwater, USA.  Live Music on stage.

Winners of the Box Decorating Contest Announced

5:40 pm – Second half of Polo Game continues.

6:30 pm – Trophy Presentation by CARTIER

6:45 pm – LIVE Concert by Australian Headliner  (Polo Field opens for lawn seating)

7:45 pmUSA HEADLINER FEATURE: TO BE ANNOUNCED!

8:59 pm – America's Grande FIREWORKS Show - A Celebration of Freedom & Democracy!

 

 

 

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