2010 Polo Season Springs Into Action

For this Sunday's spring opener polo game, everyone was a winner! Aiken Hay Farm and Foxdale Equine teams were tied 13-13 at the end of the 6th chukker and the fans got to see a great game! [If you were wondering why there was no overtime today, it's because this match wasn't a part of the tournament which starts next Sunday at Whitney Field. For the tournament schedule and team rosters, visit http://www.aikenpoloclub.org ]



If you want to win a prize from the CMP gals, showering us with compliments never hurts your chances, as Dan and Gayle Elliott and Jack McElwee found out. We had already decided they were in the top running for Best Tailgate after we spotted the salmon and sushi spread, but telling the CMP gals that we were "a sure sign of spring" definitely sealed the deal! They were awarded a gift certificate to The Restaurant at The Willcox, one of our new sponsors for the spring! Gayle was delighted with the prize, saying it was one of their favorite downtown spots to eat!



Sometimes we just can't decide on one dog to win, so we choose a French bulldog and a Boston terrier owned by Eric and Allison Brinkley for our Polo Pooches of the Day. Mya and Hazel were enjoying their first time at polo although Hazel was looking a bit bloated, shall we say. Apparently, Hazel got into the cat food right before polo according to Eric. She still managed to have room for those yummy prize treats from Bone-i-Fide Bakery!



Setting the bar for this season's Best Dressed award was Alanna Wigdahl in a strapless white sundress and platform shoes. Proving that a sundress can be functional & sexy, she and Amanda Hersey got a little practice in with their foot mallets before the game started. The Best Dressed prize came from another new sponsor, Pink Clothing Company, located in the Holley Building in downtown Aiken.



CMP gal Lindsey gave announcer Bob Besley a bit of help during halftime and chose Jonathan Valdez as the Best Divot Stomper for the day. 10 year old Jonathan received an Aiken Polo Club hat and a high five for a job well done. Speaking of our favorite announcer, Bob never disappoints with his way with words. This week's favorite Bobism: "...sliced through the play like a loaf of bread." We look forward to what clever lines Bob comes up with next week.



We'll be back at Whitney Field next Sunday for polo action at 3:00! Don't forget...Aiken Polo Club is currently accepting memberships for the 2010 season. If you are interested in full, practice, family, junior, parking, or social memberships - please contact club manager Craig Fraser at craig@pologuy.com!

Until next time, Marco...

POLO!