SAVE THE DATE & BREAKING NEWS: The America's Polo Cup FALL KICK OFF - will be a Special Polo Match on September 20th, 2008- on the National Mall of Washington DC, followed by Rockin the City After Party.   Stay Tuned for more information. 

CW Network airs Television Special Show - One of the Highest ratings of All Networks aired during Prime Time Television!   "The Land Rover America's Polo Cup - Where the Elite Meet"  

To View Pictures of the America's Polo Cup from 2007 & 2008 click here:  www.uspolocup.com

 

In 2009, AUSTRALIA challenges the United States for The Land Rover America’s Polo Cup World Championship - The Worlds Largest Polo Experience.

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.

Returning in 2009 will be the hugely successful and popular "Rockin the Runway" Fashion show, a televised event. 

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.

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE 2008 PERFORMING ARTISTS BELOW:


Gypsy Kings Family

No Speed Limit

Vittorio

Huey Lewis & The News
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BLACKWATER USA FOR 2008 - WE LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR RETURN IN 2009 FLYING THE LARGEST AUSTRALIAN FLAG EVER OVER US SOIL.

Blackwater's Parachuting Demonstration

 

Vittorio

 
Schedule of Events

THE LANDROVER AMERICA'S POLO CUP PREVIEW KICK OFF

SEPTEMBER 20th - DC NATIONAL MALL POLO FIELD

"POLO CHARGES THE NATIONAL MALL"

1pm - GATES OPEN

2pm - CARTIER LUNCH SERVICE

3pm - POLO

6pm - APRES POLO - OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

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 SHOW!

8:00 pm – USA vs. AUSTRALIA Wine  & Beer 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 Field at Capitol Polo Club -   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

2:30 pm – Demonstrations on Polo Field: Hunt & Hounds / American Legion Military Parade / United States Park Police 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 Polo 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!

8:05 pm – USA HEADLINER FEATURE: TO BE ANNOUNCED!

9:00 pm – America's Grande FIREWORKS Celebration Show - A Celebration of Freedom

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

 

 

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