Second Annual Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana a Perfect Match for the Dominican Republic's Juanillo Beach, One of the World's Most Spectacular A-Lister Playgrounds
TOURNAMENT COMES ASHORE THURSDAY, FEB. 24 - SUNDAY, FEB. 27, 2011
CAP CANA, Dominican Republic, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifestyle Companies announced the Second Annual Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana will take place Thursday, February 24 - Sunday, February 27, 2011 - with a lineup of international players and sponsors in what is sure to be one of the year's most sensational events.
Cap Cana's alluring Juanillo Beach sets the stage for three action-filled days of polo coupled with world-class events, in one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. For the second year, the Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana will bring the exciting world of polo to Juanillo Beach for a high-goal tournament that is becoming a milestone for the development of polo in this region.
"We are very pleased to be hosting the Second Annual Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana," said Tito Gaudenzi, Lifestyle Companies President and Tournament Director / Organizer. "Cap Cana's breathtaking scenery and exclusivity make it a spectacular and unique location for a world-class polo event. In addition to 80 top polo ponies, this second annual tournament will host highly-acclaimed international polo players and feature all the glamour and excitement of polo – 'the sport of kings.'"
Cap Cana Beach Polo World Cup's players represent nine countries, and some of the world's finest polo talent, including:
- Local polo players: Arturo Santana Bonetti, Enrique Bonetti, Bobby Jimenez, Luis Alfonso Paniagua, Martin Hache (Dominican Republic).
- International Polo Players includes: Alan Martinez, Luis John Gobin, Pedro Fernandez Llorente, Sebastian Schneberger, Steve Rose, Tito Gaudenzi.
Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana will host an array of special events for polo players, guests and VIPs. Generous support of sponsors and partners not only fosters the development of this organization but helps produce this outstanding event against the breathtaking backdrop of Juanillo Beach where guests will enjoy the world's oldest – and most exciting – team sport.
Team Sponsors: Cap Cana; Propagas; Stella Artois; United Brands; Infinity Developers; Lifestyle Companies and Golden Bear Lodge, the official hospitality sponsor.
Corporate Partners: Caribbean Traveling Network Dominicano; Range Rover; FIJI; Juanillo; La Martina; Christy's; Puro Turismo; Swiss Asset Advisory (SAA); and Xeliter.
TEAMS |
PLAYERS |
HANDICAP / |
NATIONALITY |
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Infinity Developers |
1. TC Bobby Jimenez |
+3 |
DR |
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2. TBD |
+2 |
ESP |
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3. TBD |
+6 |
ARG |
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Team Hcp: |
+11 |
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Propagas |
1. TC Arturo Santana Bonetti |
+1 |
DR |
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2. Enrique Bonetti |
+3 |
DR |
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3. Alan Martinez |
+7 |
USA |
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Team Hcp: |
+11 |
|||
Stella Artois/ |
1. Steve Rose |
+1 |
GER |
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Lifestyle Companies |
2. Adrian Laplacette |
+6 |
ARG |
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3. Tito Gaudenzi |
+3 |
CH |
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Team Hcp: |
+10 |
|||
Golden Bear Lodge |
1. TC Sebastian Schneberger |
+2 |
GER |
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2. Luis Alfonso Paniagua |
+3 |
DR |
||
3. Pedro Fernandez Llorente |
+6 |
ARG |
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Team Hcp: |
+11 |
|||
Cap Cana |
1. TC Martin Hache |
+1 |
DR |
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2. Christopher Degano |
+3 |
GER |
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3. Dennis Santana |
+6 |
DR |
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Team Hcp: |
+10 |
|||
Juanillo Beach |
1. TC TBD |
+3 |
USA |
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2. Pablo Cabrerra |
+3 |
DR |
||
3. John Gobin |
+6 |
USA |
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Team Hcp: |
+11 |
|||
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: (Subject to change) |
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Thursday, February 24th |
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10:00 am - Polo Golf Tournament (Punta Espada) |
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7:00 pm – Press Conference and Team Presentation at the Golden Bear Lodge |
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Friday, February 25th |
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3:00 pm – Propagas vs. Cap Cana |
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4:00 pm – Juanillo Beach vs. Stella Artois / Lifestyle Companies |
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5:00 pm – Infinity Developers vs. Golden Bear Lodge |
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6:00 pm – Daily Presentation Ceremony |
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9:00 pm – Polo Players Night at Faith Farallon |
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Saturday, February 26th |
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7:00 pm – Infinity Developers vs. Juanillo Beach |
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8:00 pm – Cap Cana vs. Stella Artois / Lifestyle Companies |
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9:00 pm – Propagas vs. Golden Bear Lodge |
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11:00 pm – Polo Players Night at Juanillo |
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Sunday, February 27th |
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12:00 pm – 5/6 Place |
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1:00 pm – Final Consolation Round - CTN Cup - 3/4 Place |
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2:00 pm – Finals – Beach Polo World Cup Cap Cana 2011 |
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3:30 pm – Award Ceremony – MVP, BBP, Teams, Photoshoot |
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4:30 pm – Farewell Drink at Juanillo Beach |
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**Doors open 1 hour before the 1st match daily** |
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For more information and tickets please visit, www.capcanapolo.com.
ABOUT LIFESTYLE COMPANIES
Widely considered a leading creator and producer of prestigious international polo events, Lifestyle Companies' successful tournaments in some of the world's hottest spots have earned its reputation. Events include:
- Snow Arena Polo World Cup, Lech, Austria
- Snow Arena Polo World Cup, Kitzbuhel, Austria
- Snow Arena Polo, Moscow, Russia
- Metropolitan Beach Polo, Dubai, UAE
- Miami Beach Polo World Cup, USA
- German High Goal Polo Championships, Berlin
SOURCE Lifestyle Companies
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