NYTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020

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In association with the United States Polo Association (USPA), Oak Brook Polo has been awarded the 2020 National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS) National Championship. Established in 2013, NYTS is a USPA program for players 19 years of age or younger designed to provide youth players the opportunity to compete against their peers in USPA outdoor circuit tournaments. Across the United States, nearly 250 players participate in over 30 qualifier events. NYTS All-Stars are then selected based on their exceptional horsemanship, sportsmanship and skill. These All-Stars are then eligible for selection in their respective regions (i.e. Western, Central, Florida and Eastern) for the NYTS Championship Cecil Smith Cup and Girls NYTS Championship.

Practice and semi-final matches will take place at neighboring polo clubs earlier in the week with The Open and Girls championship matches taking place at the Oak Brook Polo Club’s historic Prince of Wales Field.

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The day's event will also host the Friends of Conservation's Annual Benefit Luncheon & Afternoon of Polo for Conservation chaired by FOC President, Reute Butler, Vonita Reescer, Irene Michaels and Arny Granat Guests of the Luncheon will enjoy an afternoon of champagne, an al fresco gourmet luncheon live and silent auctions and colorful hat contest followed by a thrilling polo match. 

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CLICK HERE if interested in purchasing tickets to the luncheon.

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

Drake Champagne Brunch:     10:00 AM

Gates Open to Public:                1:00 PM

Girls Championship:                    2:00 PM

Open Championship:                 3:15 PM

Awards Ceremony:                      5:30 PM

Post Match Party:                        6:00-8:00 PM