SUPA Polistas International Challenge

The United States Polo Association (USPA) Intercollegiate Team will be traveling across the pond to compete in the Schools and Universities Polo Association (SUPA) Polistas International Challenge against the SUPA Britain Intercollegiate Team and the SUPA Team from Ireland February 12 & 13 at the Rugby Polo Club, Dunchurch, United Kingdom.   

The USPA and SUPA began the annual international intercollegiate polo challenge in 2013 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA in conjunction with the Townsend Cup. The USA Team defeated SUPA Britain in that inaugural match and won again in England the following year. In 2015, the USA Team tried for a three-peat when they contested SUPA Britain once more at Empire Polo Club, but suffered their first series loss 16-13. This year SUPA Ireland will join the tournament in a round robin.  

“The Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) committee is grateful to the USPA Board of Governors for supporting this important effort,” said USPA I/I Chairman, David Wenning. “The young men and women who participate in this event have represented polo in this country at the highest levels both through their sportsmanship and playing ability. We are excited to continue this wonderful tradition.”