Chukkers for Charity - A Weekend of Polo to Benefit Hope House

On the weekend of Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Club will host the 22nd Annual “Chukkers for Charity” Polo Match. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to benefit Hope House Foundation, a local non-profit organization providing independent living serves to adults with developmental disabilities.

The event kicks off with a Meet the Players’ Party on Friday, September 11th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Town Center City Club. This occasion presents an excellent opportunity to intimately meet the young men of the British Forces Foundation Polo Team, as well as, local Club players. There will be food and beverages and good music. Tickets to the Player’s Party event are $75/per person or $100/per couple.

The gates at Alpha Omega Farm will open at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th the polo matches begin at 3:00 p.m. The first match will be played by local players, followed by the main match between the British Military Polo Team and the Virginia Beach Polo Club. The event is followed by the Patrons’ Party, which includes a buffet dinner with music by F.A.B. (formerly Fat Ammons Band). Match tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the gate and Patrons’ Party tickets are available for $40.00 in advance or $50.00 at the matches.

Awards will be presented for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female, Best Dressed Child, Best Hat and Best Tailgate. There will be lots of children’s activities, including pony rides and an antique train ride. There is ample free parking, but for $50 you may want to park your car along field side where you’ll find all the action.

So mark your calendars and join us for the Virginia Beach Polo Club’s 22nd Annual “Chukkers for Charity” Polo Event Friday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Jacey Byrne at (757)333-6650 (work) or Cell (757) 544-3594 jbyrne@fryeproperties.com www.virginiabeachpoloclub.com or Elena Berry at (757)625-6161 (work) or cell (757) 672-4356 eberry@hope-house.org