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


AUSTRALIA TO CHALLENGE THE UNITED STATES -

MAY 8/9 2009 

Opening Ceremonies, September 20th on the Washington DC National Mall - A Taste of Australia

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

 Fernando Murias Accepts Honor to Chair the prestigous AMERICA'S POLO CUP 2008-2009!

 

        A MESSAGE FROM THE 2009 CHAIRMAN

I am proud to Chair the America’s Polo Cup this year into 2009.  These are very exciting times for the sport of Polo, and the world will soon see this magnificent sport return to the Olympic Games, with the thanks to great experiences like The America's Polo Cup and exposure with Television on a National level.    

The America's Polo Cup has succesfully opened this sport to a new audience world wide.  My goal is to grow the sport of polo in the Washington DC region further with the America's Polo Cup as the 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 National Signature sporting event and it is also recognized as the premier polo sporting event in the country and the region by the Sports Alliance.  I am committed to develop regional collaboration within our corporate community in Washington DC for more polo under the America's Polo Cup umbrella and 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.

 

 - Fernando Murias, APC CHair & CHAIRMAN WASHINGTON SPORTS ALLIANCE

 

 

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. On May 9th, 2009 the American Polo Team faces off with the Australian 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 Australia, the imagination and enthusiasm of their people, this cooperative effort combines Military partners from both countries, Embassy of Australia, 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 Australia, and enjoy the worldwide attention the event attracts. Throughout 2008 and 2009, the United States will resound with celebrations that mark the USA vs Australia 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

THE LANDROVER AMERICA'S POLO CUP GRANDE FINALE

"TASTE OF AUSTRALIA" POLO MATCH TO HONOR THE CLOSURE OF 2008 & KICK OFF FOR 2009

SEPTEMBER 20th - DC NATIONAL MALL POLO FIELD

Official Polo Pre-Party - FRIDAY NIGHT -  "Rockin the City" will be at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City  Advance Ticket Sales only for this All-Inclusive Kick Off Event  - Rain or Shine

1pm - GATES OPEN

1:45 - SPECIAL PRESENTATION / PRESENTING OF COLORS with Surprise Exhibition

2pm - RITZ-CARLTON, WINDOWS CATERING & PF CHANGS LUNCH SERVICE IN VIP CARTIER TENT

2:30pm - POLO

4:00pm - "FIRST CHUKKER" MAIN FEATURE POLO MATCH

5:30pm - APRES POLO - OFFICIAL "SUNDOWNER" TO BE SERVED

Limited VIP Cartier Tables are available in the Cartier Tent.  Individual Tickets available.  Advance Ticket Sales ONLY.  No Gate Sales into the VIP Tent.

 

AUSTRALIA VS. USA AMERICA'S POLO CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

FRIDAY MAY 8TH, 2009 - FASHIONABLY FUN COCKTAIL PARTY/ FASHION & CIRQUE SHOW!

8:00 pm – USA vs. AUSTRALIA  GALA:  Australian Wine  & Beer Tastings, America's Cup Wine Awards presented by Virginia Wine Lovers Publications, FASHION SHOW followed by a special "Cirque de America's Cup Show"  with Calcutta of Polo Teams!  -   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, 2009:  AMERICA'S POLO CUP & NPL SEASON OPENER

2:00 pm – Gates Open - AIR SHOW

2:45 pm – Demonstrations on Polo Field: Hunt & Hounds / Military Parade / United States Park Police Horse Mounted Unit Color Guard Presentation

3:00 pm – The New York Empires  VS. Washington DC Patriots Professional Polo sanctioned by NPL ( National Polo League)

4:00 pm – Australian & USA National Anthems Live performances with Spectacular Air Parachute Team show by BLACKWATER, USA. - The Australian National Anthem performance will be performed by: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

4:35 pm – Commencement Ceremonies.  Guest Speakers on Stage.  2010 Challenging Country to be Announced and awarded to that Nation.  Venue awarded and 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

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

5:45 pm – US Coast Guard Helicopters Fly Overs & LIVE Concert by Australian Headliner  (Polo Field opens for Divot Stomp after Helicopters land)

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

7:00 pm – Trophy Presentation by CARTIER in Land Rover Winners Circle

Winners of the Box Decorating Contest Announced in Winners Circle - Va. Wine Lovers Package

Winners of Best Hat Competition Announced in Winners Circle - $500 Cartier Gift Certificate

8:00 pm – BlackWater World Champions Parachute Team Jump with Fireworks at Twilight!

8:10 pm – Live Headliner to perform on main stage

8:45 pmINTERNATIONAL MEGA-SUPERSTAR "SURPRISE" PERFORMANCE:  NO GATE ENTRY AFTER THIS THE 8PM HOUR.  MEDIA EMBARGO ON PERFOMER UNTIL 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME. NO EXCEPTIONS - NO FILMING DURING THIS PERIOD

9:15 pm – A Joint American & Australian Grande FIREWORKS Celebration Show - A Celebration of Freedom

10:00 pm to Midnight – Official Apres Polo Party to be announced

 

 

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