Netherlands Debuts in Polo Series
USA vs
Netherlands
July 10
The Dutch team, including captain Pablo van den Brink will be young and highly competitive.
Polo first appeared in the Netherlands in 1988 in the form of an invitational tournament. Since no Dutch polo players existed at that time, all the participating players were foreigners. The sport took hold, and in the same year the first Dutch polo club was established, but it was not until the 1990's that polo began to thrive, with additional polo clubs and tournaments around the country. Today there are 67 registered players among 4 clubs in the Holland region of the Netherlands, that organize over 30 annual tournaments from April through September.
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"We have a very talented young Dutch National team who won the silver medal at the European Championships 2002 in Italy and the bronze medal at the European Championships 2005, played in the Netherlands. They are now off to play in the European Playoffs of the World Championship at Sotogrande. Every year the number of polo players and polo tournaments increases in the Netherlands. So we believe polo in Holland has a great future" explains Van den brink. |
A trophy presentation
will follow the match, including the naming of the 'Best Playing Pony'
The polo matches take place every Saturday in June, July, August and September on the outskirts of Newport. Tickets to the matches are sold at the gate on the day of the match. Tailgate picnics on the lawn are welcome with field-side admission of $10.00 for adults, and children 15 & under are free. Bleacher seating is also available for General Admission. Box seating in the Subscribers Enclosure is also available for $15/person.
At the polo matches you will find choices of hot and cold food
concessions
a la carte and a
full service bar on site, for your convenience. The Twisted Pony Bar is
known for its craft beer selection, premium spirits and collection of
boutique wines from all over the universe. A la carte fare includes
Matches in June, July and August begin at 5pm and matches in September begin at 4pm and last about two hours. The sprawling lawn and surrounding fields offer an opportunity for dog-lovers to bring their 4-legged friends along on a lead for the afternoon, and Moms swear it's the only activity their teenage kids are still willing to do with the rest of the family. Attire is smart-casual. Shopping for unique souvenirs includes hand-painted signature jewelry from Angela Moore to accessorize any sundress; handbags inspired by the sea from She Shells, ~ and the latest fashion designs from Guilded Boston; and official apparel of the Newport International Polo Series.
The Polo Series takes place
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