International Womens Polo Associations


National Womens Polo Tournament 2009


 


(Mia Randall-Coath reports)


 


The 21st IWPA UK National Women’s Polo Tournament will be held on 1st and 2nd August at Ascot Park Polo Club, Chobham, Surrey.


 


The biggest tournament of its kind in the world, up to 28 teams will compete at different handicap levels with some of the top women professionals currently playing in the UK to girls competing in their first tournament.


 


VIP hospitality is available along-side exciting catering and bars for all.  The Players’ Marquee will be open to relax and enjoy pre or post match refreshments and a shopping village with a wide range of stalls including Native American crafts and clothing, hand-made jewelry, polo art and Health and Wellbeing products will be open on Sunday, Finals Day.


 


The tournament will this year be supporting and promoting the work of the Heaton-Ellis Trust and its research into motor-neuron disease.


 


Play will start at 9.30 am on each day and continue through to the evening.  All are welcome to attend and entry is £10.00 per car on the gate.