Greenwich Polo Club – Opening Match of the Season – East Coast Bronze Cup 2023

Antonio Aguerre and Santiago Llavallol

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Greenwich Polo Club – East Coast Bronze Cup Teams

White Birch Farm – Round Hill Polo – 12 Goals Team|

Chris Brant

John Lipman

Josh Silverman

Greenwich Polo Club, East Coast Bronze Cup, Match Highlights

Greenwich Polo Action

Chukker 1: Greenwich Polo Club’s East Coast High Goal Series began their exciting season on Sunday, June 4, 2023, with the opening match pitting White Birch Farm – Round Hill Polo against the Roxbury Raiders. As this was a 12-goal match, to even the handicap of White Birch Farm (12 goals) and the Roxbury Raiders, (13 goals), White Birch Farm was awarded one goal at the start of Chukker 1. Mariano Aguerre scored a goal from 8 yards bringing the score 2-0 over the Roxbury Raiders. There was lots of action on the field with Santiago Tocalino scoring a goal for the Roxbury Raiders from the 40-yard line to close out Chukker 1 with a score of 2-1 in favor of White Birch Farm.

Working the sidelines

Chukker 2: Mariano Aguerre was a man on fire scoring two goals in quick succession for White Birch Farm. Antonio Aquerre playing against his father Mariano, on the Roxbury Raiders team, went for an attempt to score, which was blocked by his father. Mariano Aguerre scored another goal for White Birch Farm to close out Chukker 2 with a score of 5-2 in favor of White Birch Farm.

Josh Silverman and Santiago Tocalino

Chukker 3: Although there was lots of action on the playing field, there were only two goals scored, Santiago Tocalino’s goal for the Roxbury Raiders, and Mariano Aguerre’s goal for White Birch Farm, closing out Chukker 3 with a score of 6-3.

MOJO in the Players Lounge

Fans turned out on the playing field fashionably attired for the tradition of the divot stomp to smooth the roughed-up patches from the horses’ hooves. Fans of all ages along with assorted dogs on leashes strolled the playfield field, posed for photographs, and conversed with other polo fans, before returning to their seats for Chukker 4.

Chukker 4: Fans had the opportunity to watch Tommy Biddle in action as he scored a goal from the 106-yard line for the Roxbury Raiders narrowing the gap to 6-4. Mariano Aguerre was back at it scoring another goal for White Birch Farm, bringing the score to 7-4. The Roxbury Raiders were on the move again with Tommy Biddle scoring another goal, followed by Antonio Aguerre’s goal, closing out Chukker 4 with a very narrow margin of 7-6 with the Roxbury Raiders trailing by one.

John Lipman on the move

Chukker 5: The action heated up as Chris Brant scored for White Birch Farm, widening the lead to 8-6. Tommy Biddle charged ahead and scored again for the Roxbury Raiders, followed by a late in the chukker goal made by John Lipman for White Birch Farm. Chukker 5 closed at 9-7 in favor of White Birch Farm.

Chukker 6: The action tightened for the last chukker with Antonio Aguerre scoring for the Roxbury Raiders bringing the score to 9-8, followed by a goal by Santiago Llavallol for White Birch Farm. Closing out the match 10-9 with White Birch Farm emerging as the victors.

Josh Silverman on the run

An award ceremony and traditional Argentine Asado (barbecue) complete with music and cocktails followed the match. Polo is a sport that once experienced, it is easy to become obsessed with the game. It is the perfect summer pastime for all ages, so gather your family and friends and head to Greenwich, Connecticut for a perfect Sunday afternoon of high-goal polo.

FINAL SCORE

Until our next adventure…

Background Information on Polo

Polo is played on a field measuring three hundred yards by 160 yards, the equivalent of ten football fields. After each goal, the direction of the game changes to ensure neither team has an advantage of sun vs shade.

A Polo match is six periods, called chukkers, consisting of 7:30 minutes each. If the sixth chukker ends in a tie, then the play goes into sudden death, with the first team to score winning the match.

There are four players on a team. At least one of the players on each team will hold amateur status (non-ranked), with the remaining three carrying the balance of the ranking (goals) depending on the High Goal series (12, 16, 30). The higher the rank, the better and more experienced the player. Interesting to note is that "players are ranked yearly by their peers and the USPA on a scale of 2 to 10 goals. Team play is handicapped based on ability."

While referred to as "polo ponies," they are full-grown horses, and can travel up to a speed of 35-mph. Each player usually brings a minimum of six ponies and changes them after each chukker or more frequently as needed to rest the ponies.

Players must hold the mallet in the right hand only, and players will swap out their ponies throughout chukkers to keep their ponies fresh and achieve optimal play, as the pony can account for up to 75% of a player’s handicap.

See you at the next Greenwich Polo Match!

Player Positions

Position 1 is the attacking position.

Position 2 is the offensive position. These 2 positions are the "forwards."

Position 3 is the tactical leader (and usually the best player on the team).

Position 4 plays defense.

Greenwich Polo Club Sunday Matches 2023 Season – Gates open at 1 pm, Matches begin at 3 pm

Pricing Information Seating Packages:

EAST LAWN – $50 per car pass. Open lawn seating on the EAST side of the field behind the front row of reserved umbrellas. A picnic blanket or low chair is recommended. No shade provided.

EAST LAWN RESERVED UMBRELLA -$150 per car pass. Reserved lawn seating with an 8′ umbrella on the EAST side of the field. Each circle fits six people or so. 9′ reserved circle in the grass with an umbrella. A picnic blanket or low chairs are recommended.

GRANDSTAND BLEACHERS – 2 SEATS– $60 per car pass. Grandstand Bleacher reserved seating (3′ section of space which can accommodate two people). This is a great place to enjoy the match. It’s close to the bar, food trucks, and shops. Featuring an elevated view for optimal match viewing, this is where many club players choose to sit and watch weekday games. Some shade, depending upon the time of year, the higher up the better for that.

WEST LAWN CLUB (IN FRONT OF GRANDSTAND) – $95 front row, $75 second row, price is per sear (6 per table)

GRANDSTAND SKYBOX – 4 SEATS – $100 per seat, four seats with parking included. Private reserved box for four guests with two car passes. Catering Options and bar service are available.

PLAYERS’ LOUNGE TENT – $75 per person (includes parking)

PLAYERS’ LOUNGE SUITE – $100 per person, Includes a reserved suite for ten guests on the front lawn of the Players’ Lounge. Includes full access to the Players’ Lounge tent, but with an amazing reserved place for your guests to enjoy the match. One of the very best views of the game. No food or drinks included you may purchase bottle service and polo picnic boxes to compliment the occasion. Includes five car passes.

CABANA NORTH/SOUTH – $900 – 10 car passes included. See the website for more information.

EAST LAWN CABANA – $750 – 10 car passes included. See the website for more information.

Executive Hosting and Hospitality – Please inquire about hospitality pricing. Full experience for corporate hosting anywhere from 4 to 500 guests. Includes reserved hosting space and lawn in front, ability to add furnishing, food & beverage.

For information on the Greenwich Polo Club and attending an upcoming match, please visit their website: www.GreenwichPoloClub.com or call them at 203-561-1639.

Greenwich Polo Club
Field Address (location of public matches)
1 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich CT 06831
United States

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80 Field Point Rd #3,
Greenwich, CT 06830
United States

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