MIAMI BEACH – The first ever South Beach Women’s Polo Cup will take place on the sand, between 20th and 22nd streets, behind The Setai on Thursday, April 30th. The popularity of beach Polo has taken on a new face with the introduction of the First Annual South Beach Women’s Polo Cup in Miami Beach. Eight teams comprised of some of the most talented women polo players will be descending on the sands of South Beach in the first such event.
“The idea of playing polo on the beach is an exciting concept,” says Sunny Hale, President of the Women’s Championship Tournament and the highest rated female polo player in the world. Rated at an impressive 5-goals in the arena and on the sand, Hale is expected to set the bar for the field of 18-24 players who will be participating in this inaugural event. Joining Sunny Hale on the beach is model Paula Chermont who will be leading a Brazilian team into play. This year the South Beach Women’s Polo Cup will precede the 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup.
The 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup, one of the world’s largest, will take place for the fifth consecutive year. The excitement filled weekend will wrap up on Sunday, May 3rd with the trophy ceremony, immediately followed by the “Polo Rocks” beach bash at the VIP tent on the sand.
General admission to the tournaments is free. Three and four day packages are also available from $350, which include attendance to the First Annual South Beach Women’s Polo Cup and the V Miami Beach Polo World Cup. VIP ticket holders will enjoy access to the VIP lounge area with catering and open bar provided by Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose. See www.miamipolo.com or call 866-468-7630.
