Guards La Aguada Youth Tournament
The fourth edition of Guards La Aguada Youth Tournament, the children’s polo competition organised between Guards Polo Club and La Aguada Polo Club, was held at Guards Polo Club on Saturday, 18th June.
This event, showcased team lineups featuring many talented young players aged between 7-years-old and 18-years-old. However, the importance of this tournament is that it not only reinforces the close partnership between two of the most important polo clubs in the world, but also encourages these young players to build lasting friendships with their South America or European peers.
With parents supporting from the sidelines – many familiar faces from the high-goal – players and parents enjoyed a fantastic day of fun and exciting polo.
The winners were:
11-15 year-old
La Aguada 5 vs. La Martina 1
Guards 4 vs. Las Monjitas 2
– Subsidiay Final
La Mojitas 4 vs. La Martina 1
– Final
La Aguada 4 -1 Guards
The Polo Magazine MVP: Segundo Darritchon of La Aguada
The Polo Magazine Lady MVP: Kiki Severn of La Mojitas
Fair Play Award: Aleksander Horvat of La Martina
Minis (under 11-year-old)
La Aguada 4 vs. Guards 1
The Polo Magazine Most Valuable Player: Rufino Merlos (second year in a row) of La Aguada
Fair Play Award: Finaly Turner of Guards Polo Club
16 – 18-year olds
La Aguada 8 vs. Guards Polo Club 6
The Polo Times Best Playing Pony: Luke Wiles of Guards Polo Club received this rug for Cevillana
The Polo Magazine MVP: Cruz Novillo Astrada of the La Aguada team
Fair Play Award: Capi Granchi of the La Aguada team
The day finished in the best way – with all the children, families and friends enjoying and having fun at a fabulous asado at Guards’ Clubhouse!