There will be six nations represented in the Heritage Polo Cup, an event which will have two more days on its schedule as there now is a liaison and partnership with the Coworth Park Polo Club, apart from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst venue.
3rd/4th August Qualifiers will be battled out in Coworth Park Polo Club - Friday rest day - 6th/7th August play continues on the 'Round Ground' at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst culminating with the final on Sunday afternoon. The Ladies Exhibition Match is to follow and entertain the crowds with the Ladies of the British Empire challenging a 4 Nations Team, the highlight of the event.
'EFG International' continue the Team Title sponsorship of the British Army Polo Team, with Officer Cadet Cameron Bacon, the highest handicapped Officer Cadet Polo Player of the RMAS Polo Club to join the winners of 2010 with Major Matt Eyre-Brook, EFG Banker Robert Mehm, and Gaston Devrient.
Polo history will finally be written with a strong Polo Team from Bombay formed by Raj Jain and Shyam Mehta, joined by the Indian Polo Professionals and Brothers Godara.
The USA will be represented by Major Joe Meyer, the US FIP Ambassador to team up with Luis Bacon, Bruce Colley and Polo Professional Gonzalo Garcia del Rio.
Captain Folari Kuku of the Grenadier Guards has introduced the STL Nigeria Polo Team formed of 3 Patrons of Lagos Polo Club, Musty Fasinro, Damian Duncan and Kola Karim.
Polo Team Luxembourg loyally return for the 2nd time, with Patron Bert Poekes, Yves Wagner reinforced by Martin Riglos and Oliver Taylor now being a firm part of this tournament, as a small European Nation in expansion of promoting the sport in the Euro zone. Team 6 is yet to be confirmed.
Both Penny Hill Park Hotel & Spa, Coworth Park Polo Club of the Dorchester Collection offer reduced rates for Players and Sponsors. Grange Hotels will sponsor the Friday Dinner in the City of London for Players and Sponsors at St. Pauls or the new Hotel Tower.
TM Lewin, Shirtmakers since 1898 will supply all shirts & ties for all participating Teams in line with the colours of their Nations.
Vanilla Rose bespoke handbags, Liberty Freedom of the United Kingdom and Ascot Top Hats will present their new collection manufactured and limited edition, co-designed with Heritage Polo Fashion on Sunday. Far Pavilions will offer shelter for a sunny or rainy day, giving the ultimate touch of the British Empire and the RAJ atmosphere.
On Saturday, 6th August the Gala Dinner will be held in the Indian Army Memorial Room in Old College and is on invitation only, with live music and a Fashion Show of Liberty Freedom made for HP planned to fascinate Gentlemen and Ladies after dinner. The Best Officer Cadet of the RMAS Polo Club selected by the Polo Manager will be presented with an Award for best conduct, horsemanship and commitment to the Sport of Kings.
