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The Miami Beach Polo World Cup Returns for Its Fifth Anniversary to the Sands of South Beach

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 07:00 CDT

Introducing the First Ever South Beach Women's Polo Cup

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world's largest and most prestigious Polo Tournament on the beach, will take place for the fifth consecutive year between 20th and 22nd streets, behind The Setai from May 1st to May 3rd. Top players from U.S.A., England and Argentina, as well as 80 Argentine Polo ponies, will participate in this three-day world class sporting event. A press conference and the Fifth Anniversary kick-off party will be held on Thursday, April 30th, followed by three consecutive days of matches between the six participating teams.

The Polo Life, LLC announced today that in addition to the spectacular show of sportsmanship guests and spectators have enjoyed in the past years' tournaments, the first ever South Beach Women's Polo Cup will take place on the sand, in the same arena, on Thursday, April 30th. This is a result of the increasing number of elite female players that has emerged in the equestrian sport over the last years.

"When you combine white sand, turquoise blue ocean, well-heeled socialites and celebrities, with world renowned Polo players and ponies, the South Beach scene becomes the even playing ground for all," commented Bruce Orosz, President, The Polo Life, LLC. After the chukkers have been played and the sun goes down, the action continues all around town with events and dinners at The Setai, Louis, SET and at The Hotel Victor.

Tourists and residents alike will enjoy this truly unique display of sportsmanship, where the Polo, known as the Sport of Kings, is brought to the sands of South Beach for all to enjoy, as general admission is free. For those avid Polo fans or those who simply enjoy sipping Grey Goose or Bombay Sapphire martinis and delectable bites from China Grill, Asia de Cuba, Blue Door at Delano and Plat Bleu at Delano as they groove to cool DJ sounds can purchase tickets to the VIP tent by visiting www.miamipolo.com.

The V Miami Beach Polo World Cup will conclude on Sunday, May 3rd with the presentation of the La Martina Cup to the winning team, immediately followed by the "Polo Rocks" beach bash at the VIP tent on the sand.

General admission to the tournament is free and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase, prices ranging from $100-$150. Three and four day packages are also available from $350, which include attendance to the First Annual South Beach Women's Polo Cup. VIP ticket holders will enjoy access to the VIP lounge area with catering by China Grill Management. Open bar provided by Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose. For more information on the tournament and the events or to purchase VIP tickets, visit www.miamipolo.com or call 1-866-468-7630.

Media Contact: Yisell Muxo Yisell@ccomgroupinc.com 305-989-7336

SOURCE Miami Beach Polo World Cup

Source: PR Newswire

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