AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup returns for a seventh year
The Polo Life, LLC announces the seventh annual AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup presented by Nespresso, the world’s largest and most prestigious Beach Polo tournament, taking place from April 21st to April 24th between 20th and 22nd Streets on the sands of South Beach, featuring America’s Most Wanted, John Walsh.
The AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup is a three-day men’s tournament, now in its seventh year, starting on Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th, culminating in the highly acclaimed championship final at the end of the week. The six men’s teams will feature some of the world’s top-ranked players including the iconic Nacho Figueras, as well as Luis Escobar and the number one U.S player, Nic Roldan. Selected as part of the AMG Men’s Polo Team is John Walsh, presenter of America’s Most Wanted and spokesman for The National Foundation For Missing and Exploited Children – one of the participating charities at this year’s AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup. Walsh will be making his inaugural appearance at the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup as a participating rider and AMG-Mercedes team member, alongside Tommy Biddle, who is currently the highest ranked Arena Polo player in the U.S. John Gobin, a five-time US polo team member will be playing with Lance Vetter and Gringo Colombres from Argentina.
“I am very excited to be part of this year’s AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup,” says Walsh. “As a long-time Polo enthusiast and player, I am very much looking forward to competing for the first time in this year’s tournament alongside some of the best players in the world. The event will help raise awareness for The National Foundation For Missing and Exploited Children and hopefully aid in our mission to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation. The Foundation continues to help with saving the lives of children for over 25 years.”
“The AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup is not only a highlight of the social season, but a must-see event that is now a staple on the annual sporting calendar,” said Bruce Orosz, President and Co-Founder of The Polo Life, LLC. “The tournament has become a major attraction to general enthusiasts and Polo aficionados alike, who come to enjoy a sport steeped with tradition in a setting that is world-renowned, bringing considerable media attention through its appeal to the South Florida tourism industry.”
The traditional post-event awards ceremony will be held at the end of each tournament to commemorate both women’s and men’s competition winners, during which John Walsh, along with sponsor representatives from Mercedes-AMG and Nespresso, will present trophies to the men’s and women’s World Cup finalists.
Schedule of eventsLive from April 21 to April 24 are as follows:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
11:00am — AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup 2011 Press Conference at the AMG Miami Beach Polo VIP Tent
11:00am-5:00pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III Match Play
5:00pm-5:30pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III Award Ceremony
7:00pm-9:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Welcome & Cocktail Hour
9:00pm-12:00am: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Kick Off party featuring the Blank Silk by Megan Walsh fashion show at the AMG Miami Beach Polo VIP Tent
Friday, April 22, 2011
12:30pm: Doors open, Horse Parade, National Anthem
1:00pm-5:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Match Play
9:00pm-12:00pm: La Martina fashion show at the Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach
Saturday, April 23, 2011
1:00pm-5:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Match Play
7:00pm-9:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Cocktails & Hors d’ouevres
Sunday, April 24, 2011
1:00pm: Doors open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Final Play- Offs
5:00pm-6:00pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Cup Finals
6:00pm-6:30pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Award Ceremony
6:30pm-7:30pm: AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Farewell Party – AMG Miami Beach Polo VIP Tent
7:30pm-10:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Closing Party