Today's Announcements

 

MOVE OVER BOYS, THE LADIES ARE TAKING OVER SARATOGA POLO
For the first time in the history of Saratoga Polo, an all-women's tournament — the Veuve Clicquot Women’s Challenge held July 31 and August 2 — will showcase the skills and talents of some of the best female players in the world. Polo’s homage to women doesn’t stop on the field; the venue is also hosting a variety of special events for women including a champagne reception, jewelry preview and fashion show.

The first round of tournament play occurs on Friday, July 31 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a champagne reception for spectators. Women attending at the Clubhouse will receive a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot to enjoy while browsing through a special preview of the Italian jewelry brand, Rebecca, hosted by Frank Adams Jewelers.

Women's Week concludes with a double-header match and the tournament final on Sunday, August 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m., where one team will be crowned the reigning Women's Champion of Saratoga Polo. Between matches, ladies will be treated to a Fashion Show featuring outfits from local boutiques including Violet’s of Saratoga, Hunt Ltd, Pink Paddock Boutique and Lilly Pulitzer, with model styling provided by Azure Salon. California Closets will also be present, offering consultations for custom-designed closet and storage solutions – the ultimate accessory to hold all the days’ newly purchased apparel.

Four teams will compete in the single-elimination tournament, with players including: Alix Begg, Toronto Canada; Annabel Begg, Toronto Canada; Lydia Sudick Bibeau, Pine Bush NY; Cecilia Cochran, Maui, HI; Brooks Diesel, Houston TX; Victoria Exnicios, New Orleans LA; Dayelle Fargey, Calgary Canada; Angenita Grande Haggin, Netherlands; Lauren Gridley, Hartford CT / Michelle Yu, Louisville KY; Tabitha Orthwein, Saratoga Springs NY; Kristy Waters Outhier, Houston TX; Abby Riggs, Topanga CA; Libby Scripps, Pittsburgh PA; Lori Summers, New Orleans LA; Isabella Wolf, Middleburg VA and Angela York, Wellington FL.