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  • 4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrate Earth Day With 30,000-Pound Milestone in Global Ocean-Positive Sustainability Partnership

    4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrate Earth Day With 30,000-Pound Milestone in Global Ocean-Positive Sustainability Partnership

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    Apr 21, 2022


    BOCA RATON, Fla., April 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    4ocean, a purpose-driven B Corp with a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis, is celebrating the midway point of a partnership with U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). With Earth Day 2022 approaching, both entities are proud to announce that 30,000 pounds of trash have been removed from the world’s oceans through 4ocean’s Certified Cleanup Partnership Program.

    The two organizations have been working together towards ocean-positive sustainability since November 2021. This is the first of a multi-year collaboration between 4ocean and U.S. Polo Assn., with a goal for 2022 to remove a total of 60,000 pounds of plastic from the oceans, rivers and coastlines around the world. With the help of 88 crew members and seven ocean vessels, most of the 30,000 pounds of waste were pulled in Indonesia across six specific beaches. 

    “Partnerships like the one we have with U.S. Polo Assn. help to create positive change for the ocean by pushing our 4ocean cleanup operations forward,” said Alex Schulze, founder of 4ocean. “At the midway point of our 2021-2022 partnership, we are stoked to say that U.S. Polo Assn. has proudly pulled 30,000 pounds of trash from the ocean.”  

    Schulze added, “This just goes to show that when like-minded companies work together, we all can contribute to ending the ocean plastic pollution crisis.” 

    This meaningful partnership is a component of U.S. Polo Assn.’s overarching sustainability initiative, USPA Life, which works towards reducing the environmental impact of its business on people and the planet for future generations. USPA Life offers a global and growing selection of apparel, footwear and accessories with sustainable attributes. 

    “U.S. Polo Assn. has been taking a global holistic approach to our long-term sustainability journey with initiatives like our 4ocean partnership and our USPA Life product line,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing Inc., which manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “As we approach Earth Day 2022, we want our consumers across 194 countries to know that we are working diligently to improve our global footprint in a variety of ways, including through partnerships with prominent organizations like 4ocean that share our mission and vision.”   

    To learn more about the partnership, please visit uspoloassnglobal.com/4ocean. 

    About 4ocean

    4ocean is a purpose-driven business with a mission to help end the ocean plastic crisis by cleaning the ocean and coastlines while stopping the inflow of plastic. With the goal of creating an economy around cleaning the ocean, 4ocean has built a sustainable business model that allows the company to fund cleanups and utilize the latest innovative technology. Ocean cleanups are funded entirely through product purchases, removing one pound of trash for every item sold, for a total of over 20 million pounds to date. 4ocean prioritizes engaging coastal communities, which creates jobs and adds revenue to local economies while changing the demand from catching fish to catching plastic. The solution to ending ocean plastic pollution lies in stopping it on land before it enters the ocean, which is why 4ocean is educating consumers about ways to reduce their single-use plastic consumption.

    About U.S. Polo Assn.

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com and globalpolo.com.

    Press Release Contacts: 

    4ocean: 
    Alana Linsenbigler 
    alana@ljpublicrelations.com

    U.S. Polo Assn.:
    Stacey Kovalsky
    skovalsky@uspagl.com

    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Brick-and-Mortar Strategy in the United Kingdom with First Store in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlets

    U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Brick-and-Mortar Strategy in the United Kingdom with First Store in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlets


    ELLESMERE PORT, England, April 19, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Global, sport-inspired fashion brand U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is opening its first store this April in the United Kingdom, in partnership with its United Kingdom Licensee, Brand Machine Group (BMG). Additional store openings are planned in the United Kingdom for later this year and beyond.

    Situated in the McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, the new store will house the latest men’s and women’s wear collections from the global, sport-inspired brand. Fashion-savvy people of the North-West now can experience one of the world’s most celebrated lifestyle brands. Shoppers will also experience the elevated store design concept, set over 2,000 sq. ft., complete with aspirational imagery, the brand’s signature stripe detailing, tech-driven touchless pay, and LED screens for streaming photoshoots and some of the world’s most exciting polo games. New product deliveries will be arriving at the store weekly, keeping the options fresh for consumers.

    The opening celebration includes product giveaways, polo players and influencers, with special guest appearances, including that of commentator and host of CBS Sports and The World of Polo, Karl Ude-Martinez, and much more will mark Opening Day on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

    Collections from U.S. Polo Assn. represent the heritage of the brand but are told in the most contemporary way. Sport-inspired products range from preppy to collegiate; casual chic mixed with durable, everyday apparel and accessories. U.S. Polo Assn. is worn by players and followers of one of the most exciting and prestigious sports in the world. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. is an instantly recognizable lifestyle brand with a multi-billion-dollar global footprint operating across 194 countries. The brand has successfully fused past and present for lovers of classic, timeless, and wearable style. It maintains its unbreakable bond with the USPA and continues to be its official apparel partner. 

    The iconic U.S. Polo Assn. brand is being brought to Cheshire Oaks by the brand’s licensing partner, BMG, the United Kingdom-based, global licensing organization, which partners with some of the biggest and most well-known fashion brands in the world. 

    “After several years in partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. to market and sell the brand in the U.K., we are proud to open our first store, this being the first of many U.S. Polo Assn. stores we plan to open throughout the U.K. in the coming years,” explains Tom Duncan, Brand Director, BMG. “The Cheshire Oaks store will offer high-quality service and product, at great prices in the best store environment that U.S. Polo Assn. has to offer.”

    U.S. Polo Assn. has always had a loyal fan base in the U.K. due to the origins of the modern version of the sport dating back to the 1800s. Indian military officers imported the game of polo to Britain in the 1860s, and the first set of formal British rules was created in 1874, many of which are still in existence. Today, U.S. Polo Assn. sponsors some of the most prestigious polo, influencer, and charity events in the U.K., including the illustrious British Gold Cup, Sand Polo, and the Royal Charity Cup.

    “We have great history in the U.K. as a sport and as a brand and are eager to expand our brick-and-mortar strategy by opening many stores here in the coming years,” J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that manages and markets the U.S. Polo Assn. brand across 194 countries, said of the U.K. expansion strategy. “With our authentic connection to the sport of polo, this U.S. Polo Assn. store has the best elements of our new outlet store design, created to offer consumers more than just shopping, but also an engaging experience.”

    About Brand Machine Group (BMG)

    The Brand Machine Group is an international fashion brand owner and licensing specialist, housing a diverse and industry-leading portfolio of fashion, sports, and outdoor brands across adults and childrenswear clothing and accessories. With more than 35 years of expertise, BMG specialises in global licensing and partners with recognised market leaders to manage a seamless and collaborative process of designing, manufacturing, and delivering quality products whilst championing the DNA of its brands. Portfolio of brands: Penfield (Owned) Duchamp (owned) Ben Sherman, Elle Junior, Franklin & Marshall, Jack Wills, Juicy Couture, Lyle & Scott, Lee Jeans, Original Penguin, U.S. Polo Assn. (Licensed).

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and BeIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world. For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

    For further information contact: 

    Peter Cuthbertson – peter@sixteenelevenconsultancy.com (Press queries) 

    Gina DiGregorio – gina.digregorio@brandmachinegroup.com (Brand queries) 

    Stacey Kovalsky – skovalsky@uspagl.com (U.S. Polo Assn. United States HQ)

    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • Record-Setting 20 Teams Draw for the U.S. Open Polo Championship®

    Record-Setting 20 Teams Draw for the U.S. Open Polo Championship®


    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 28, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Celebrating an especially momentous and historical year, the United States Polo Association (USPA) hosted the U.S. Open Polo Championship® draw party on Wednesday, March 23, at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) in Wellington, Florida. Held at the IPC Pavilion ahead of the USPA Gold Cup® Semifinals, the final draw of the season featured live music as well as food and drinks for the teams in attendance. USPA Chairman and GAUNTLET OF POLO® competitor, Stewart Armstrong, welcomed the teams and spoke on the astounding participation in this year’s U.S. Open Polo Championship®. The U.S. Open Polo Championship® draw was conducted by Haley Bryan, IPC Polo Coordinator, and determined the playing order for the final tournament of the GAUNTLET, which begins Tuesday, March 29, at IPC. All games will be livestreamed exclusively on Global Polo TV.

    Defending champion Scone will face an additional seven teams in their fight to reclaim the most prestigious title in American polo. Made possible by the acceptance of individual team entries, the seven new teams (Aspen Valley Polo Club, Audi, Casablanca, Grand Champions Polo Club, Santa Rita Polo Farm, Sol de Agosto, Polo Training Foundation) joining the competition will bring the total to an all-time high of 20 teams for the first time in the tournament’s history. Significantly increasing the difficulty of the U.S. Open Polo Championship® field with the addition of four 10-goalers, the final leg of the competition will showcase the talents of nine 10-goalers. Reigning GAUNTLET champion Gonzalito Pieres (Grand Champions Polo Club) will compete directly against his brother and former Pilot teammate Facundo Pieres for the first time since the series inception. 

    Doubling the prize money from the previous two tournaments, the winning team of the U.S. Open Polo Championship® will be awarded $100,000. In keeping with the spirit of philanthropy, U.S. Polo Assn. will provide a $2,500 donation to the finalist teams to be donated to a polo charity of their choice.

    The list of participating teams in their newly announced tournament brackets are available below:

    Side A:

    Bracket I

    1. Grand Champions Polo Club (22) – Riley Ganzi (0), Gonzalito Pieres (10), Juan Bollini Sr. (4), Juan Martin Zubia (8)
    2. Santa Rita Polo Farm (22) – Melissa Ganzi (0), Camilo “Jeta” Castagnola (9), Polito Pieres (10), Hector Guerrero (3)
    3. La Elina (TBA) –  Facundo Obregon (6), Sapo Caset (10), Jared Zenni (6), TBA
    4. Scone (22) – David Paradice (0), Keko Magrini (3), Poroto Cambiaso (9), Adolfo Cambiaso (10)

    Bracket II

    1. G-String Polo Ponies (22) – Gillian Johnston (1), Nico Escobar (5), Nico Pieres (9), Julian de Lusarreta (7)
    2. CK Shack (22) – Henry Porter (4), Martin “Facha” Valent (4), Santiago Toccalino (8), Kris Kampsen (6)
    3. Casablanca (22) – Juan Bollini Jr. (4), Sugar Erskine (6), Agustin Merlos (8), Luis Escobar (4)

    Bracket III

    1. Aspen Valley Polo Club (TBA) – Vinny Sangaline (0), Pablo Mac Donough (10), Alejandro Novillo Astrada (7), TBA
    2. SD Farms (22) – Sayyu Dantata (2), Lucas Escobar (4), Pelon Stirling (10), Peco Polledo (6)
    3. Park Place (22/23) –  Andrey Borodin (0)/Josh Hyde (1), Juan Britos (9), Hilario Ulloa (10), Cody Ellis (3)

    Side B:

    Bracket IV

    1. Audi (22) – Marc Ganzi (2), Jason Crowder (5), Barto Castagnola (9), Paco de Narvaez (6)
    2. La Fe (20) – Louis Devaleix (0), Robi Bilbao (5), Francisco Elizalde (9), Lucas Diaz Alberdi (6)
    3. La Indiana (21) – Stewart Armstrong (3), Jeff Hall (6), Lucas “Luckitas” Criado Jr. (5), Mariano Aguerre (7)
    4. Tamera (22) – Alejandro Poma (1), Magoo Laprida/Alejo Taranco (8), Diego Cavanagh (9), Segundo Saravi (4)

    Bracket V

    1. Dutta Corp/Show+ (22) – Timmy Dutta (4), Tomas Garcia del Rio (8), Iñaki Laprida (7), Joaquin Avendaño (3)
    2. Polo Training Foundation (22) – Nic Roldan (8), Carlitos Gracida (4), Jesse Bray (6), Matias Gonzalez (4)
    3. Cessna (21) – Will Johnston (2), Edward “Camp” Campbell (2), Miguel Novillo Astrada (9), Raul “Gringo” Colombres (8)

    Bracket VI

    1. Old Hickory Bourbon/Airstream (22) – Matias Magrini (7), Santino Magrini (5), Stevie Orthwein (4), Joaquin Panelo (6)
    2. Sol de Agosto (22) –  Paco de Narvaez Jr. (2), Grant Ganzi (3), Juan Martin Nero (10), Victorino “Torito” Ruiz Jorba (7)
    3. Pilot (22) – Curtis Pilot (0), Mackenzie Weisz (5), Facundo Pieres (10), Matias Torres Zavaleta (7)

    FORMAT

    Please note, the USPA Gold Cup® semifinalists were seeded into separate brackets. Bracket I plays within the bracket. Bracket II plays cross bracket with Bracket III. Bracket IV plays within the bracket. Bracket V plays cross bracket with Bracket VI. Each team will play three games in bracket play. After bracket play, teams are ranked 1-10 on their side (Side A: Bracket I, II, III) (Side B: Bracket IV, V, VI). Tied teams that did not play each other will go to a one-man shootout. The top three teams from each side go directly to the quarterfinals. Fourth and fifth from each side have a playoff. Side A fourth and fifth draws from Side B fourth and fifth. Playoff winners advance to quarterfinals.

    Quarterfinal pairings: Side A first and second and Side B first and second draw from Side A and B third-place teams and playoff winners.

    Semifinal pairings: Quarterfinal winners advance to the semifinals. Semifinal winners advance to the U.S. Open Polo Championship® final.

    Bringing the 2022 GAUNTLET OF POLO® to a close, the U.S. Open Polo Championship® will be contested March 29-April 24. All Sunday featured games will be held on the prestigious U.S. Polo Assn. Field 1.

    The U.S. Open Polo Championship® will be livestreamed on Global Polo TV’s (GPTV) OTT platform, accessible on GlobalPolo.com and on major apps including iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon FireTV. The final will also be available as a post-produced show on the ESPN family of brands. Please check local listings for air times or visit espn.com to watch on-demand.

    New in 2022, the Global Polo Pass annual subscription has replaced the previous pass options and will include access to all livestreamed USPA Official Events, select international events and much more. All USPA members receive the Global Polo Pass free with a paid 2022 membership. Special offers are available at www.globalpolo.com.

    For more information on the U.S. Open Polo Championship® including full tournament schedule, history, video highlights and much more, please visit the U.S. Open Polo Championship® tournament detail page on the GAUNTLET OF POLO® tab on uspolo.org. For more information about spectatorship at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, please visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. 

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    About the United States Polo Association®  

    The United States Polo Association was organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo, coordinating the activities of its Member Clubs and Registered Players, arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games, and providing rules, handicaps, and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, and games including the safety and welfare of participants and mounts. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the national governing body for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently comprised of more than 200 member clubs with thousands of individual members and oversees 40 national tournaments. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 194 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content, and global television broadcasts on ESPN and beIN Sports. Learn more at globalpolo.com.

    About International Polo Club Palm Beach

    The International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington, Florida, each winter season to enjoy their love of the sport at the most prominent polo facility in the country. The 2022 Palm Beach Polo Season opened on Sunday, January 2, and concludes 16 weeks later with the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Learn more at www.internationalpoloclub.com.

    MEDIA CONTACTS

    United States Polo Association:
    Matt Baran, Director of Communications

    (561) 373-4954

    mbaran@uspolo.org

    International Polo Club Palm Beach:

    Casey Gallaudet, Marketing Manager

    (561) 971-6769

    cagallaudet@internationalpoloclub.com 

    USPA Global Licensing:

    Shannon Stilson, Vice President of Marketing & Media 
    (561) 227-6994
    sstilson@uspagl.com

    Visit our website at www.uspolo.org

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    @uspoloassociation

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    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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