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RESULTS - FIP SNOW POLO WORLD CUP 2012 Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, Tianjin, China, 2-12 February 2012
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9 Feb 2012
South Africa defeated Australia 5-3 in the quarter finals match. New Zealand, France & Chile were also defeated leaving England to play Hong Kong and South Africa to play Argentina on 10.2.2011 to decide the finals match teams.
Our sincere thanks go to FIP & Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club for providing the opportunity for us to participate in this wonderful event.
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7.2.2012
In the final match of the preliminary round Chile defeated Australia 4-3, scoring on the final bell. Congratulations to both teams for a great match.
Australia play South Africa in the quarter finals on Friday 9.2.2012
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5.2.2012
Australia defeated Brazil 8-7. They play their next match on Tuesday 7th against Chile.
Follow progress and results of the Snow Polo World Cup at
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3.2.2012
Australia defeated Italy in its first match at the FIP Snow Polo World Cup. Tied at three all Australia won 3-2 in a penalty shootout. They play their next match on Sunday 5th against Brazil.
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19.12.2011
Follow progress and results of the Snow Polo World Cup at http://www.fippolo.com/polo-home-flash-news/snow-polo-world-cup.html
The Australian team selected to travel to China for the FIP Snow Polo World Cup is:
Glen Gilmore 7g
Kelvin Johnson 5g
Will Gilmore 4g
Reserve/Manager Richard Rawlings 4g
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23.11.2011
AUSTRALIAN POLO COUNCIL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Australian Polo Council has been invited to send a representative team to compete in the 14 -16 goal FIP Snow Polo World Cup 2012 Invitational Tournament China on January 30th – February 12th 2012 inclusive. The tournament is being jointly organised by the FIP and the Equestrian Association of China and sponsored by the Goldin Group &Metropolitan Polo Club. The competition will played on snow in a 150 X 75 yard open ended field, with four foot high sideboards and three aside under FIP Snow Polo rules.
Flights, accommodation and team clothing will be provided for three players and one team substitute or manager. A retainer for each player will also be provided.
The Australian Polo Council is calling for nominations from players’ one goal and above who wish to be considered for selection in the Australian representative team. Full details of international experience including any snow and arena polo experience should be included; preference may be given to those who have experience playing snow polo or other snow related winter sports.
Nominations close Friday 9th December 2011 at 5pm AEDT.
To register your nomination or for further information please contact Amanda Jansen APC Secretary phone: 0459 272 277 email: apc@australianpolo.com.au
Yours sincerely,
John Taylor
President, Australian Polo Council
+61 419 394 672
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8.11.2011
Press Release
Inaugural FIP Snow Polo World Cup Invitational
to be hosted from 4 to 12 February 2012
at Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club (Tianjin, China, 2 November, 2011) – At a Press Conference held at Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club (“Metropolitan Polo Club”), it was formally announced that the inaugural FIP Snow Polo World Cup invitational tournament will take place from 4 to 12 February 2012 at the Metropolitan Polo Club, China’s most extensive polo facility. During the Press Conference the 2012 Snow Polo World Cup team draw also took place.
This promises to be the largest Snow Polo tournament in the world. Twelve teams from eleven nations and one Special Administrative Region, fielded from each polo association, have been invited to take part namely Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, England, France, Hong Kong SAR, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. All are members of Federation of International Polo (FIP).
The FIP Snow Polo World Cup is also the first ever Snow Polo event to be hosted by the FIP. Established in 1982 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, FIP aims to promote and enhance the sport of polo globally and unite national polo associations across the world.
Metropolitan Polo Club hosted Asia’s first Snow Polo Challenge in February 2011, which attracted more than 7,000 spectators. The 2012 FIP Snow Polo World Cup is expected to take the game to a completely new level.
At today’s press conference, FIP’s Founder and former President, Mr. Marcos Uranga; FIP’s Tournament Director, Mr. Peter Abisheganaden were joined by representatives from Tianjin Municipal Government and the Tianjin Sports Bureau to herald this historic moment. Flying in especially for the team draw were representatives from the twelve participating teams.
Against the spectacular backdrop of this winter wonderland, the 2012 FIP Snow Polo World Cup will offer private boxes from which the thrilling polo matches can be viewed.
Families and children can enjoy a wealth of dining experiences with musical entertainment in the winter playground. At the venue there will also be a winter shopping village and plenty of winter games for all ages, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for spectators of all ages.
Mr Harvey Lee, Vice Chairman of Goldin Group (parent company of Metropolitan Polo Club) said: “We are delighted to have the 2012 FIP Snow Polo World Cup here in Tianjin. This tournament will bring polo to a much wider audience. We would like to thank the Tianjin Municipal Government, FIP, Tianjin Sports Bureau, Tianjin Polo Association as well as all the international representatives and guests. I am very confident that the FIP Snow Polo World Cup will become an annual event here in Tianjin and I hope to see many more events of this kind at Metropolitan Polo Club which will bring more attention to Tianjin, further raising its international profile.”
Snow Polo first emerged in Europe as a winter alternative to grass polo and the sport spread to the USA.
The major difference with grass polo is that instead of a white ball made of ballistic plastic the Snow Polo ball is a large bright orange ball which is easier to spot on the snow.
About Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo ClubTianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club (“Metropolitan Polo Club”) currently features two standard size polo fields, stabling for 157 horses, all weather training facilities, a riding school and a luxurious Club House and 167-room resort-style Hotel. The state-of-the-art equestrian facilities are supervised by professionals from all over the world.
Apart from being the host venue of the 2012 inaugural FIP Snow Polo World Cup, major international fixtures on the Club’s annual calendar include various spring and autumn tournaments and matches for different levels of play from youth to professional.
Metropolitan Polo Club was opened in November 2010 as the sporting and social flagship of the “Goldin Metropolitan”, a mega-development by Hong Kong-listed developer Goldin Properties Holdings Limited which will comprise three zones: a Central Business District, home to the 117-storey Goldin Finance Tower; the 898,000 square metre (222-acre) Metropolitan Polo Club and a low density luxury residential belt to be launched in the near future.
About the Federation of International Polo (FIP)The Federation of International Polo (FIP), founded in 1982, is the international body governing the sport of polo recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and includes 59 National Federations as full members. Polo has been played in the Olympics and is growing all over the world. Polo is a sport of horse and player. Men and women compete together in this contact sport as players are handicapped and games have a handicap range. While polo has primarily been played outdoors on a large green field, variations of the sport such as snow, beach and indoor polo are emerging and gaining popularity. FIP aims to develop rules for the safe conduct of the sport for both horse and player. Competition, sportsmanship and compliance with international rules of fair play are at the core of our sporting ethos.
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