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Newport International Polo Series                                                                    Corporate & Private Entertainment Guidelines 

A. General Admission:                                              Lawn Seating/Tailgating or Grandstand Seating

 Cost:
    Reserved Tailgate Parking Spots

  • $30/space   Each space accommodates up to 15 ppl,
    a
    standard passenger car in front, additional parking directly behind front car. Admission is not included.  Available for booking via online box office in mid-May 2010.  We appreciate your patience.

    Admission:

  • $10/person   (If you do not intend to install a tent)
    ~ Children of age 15 & younger are free
    ~ Party is responsible for arriving early to stake off the
       designated area 
    ~ Square-foot area and location of reserved space
       must be pre-approved by Newport Polo
    ~
    Reservation/booking requires 25% deposit
  • $15/person  (If you intend to install a tent larger than 10' x 12')
    ~ Children of age 15 & younger are free
    ~ Party is responsible for tent rental license, costs &
       arrangements
    ~
    Party must provide valid Certificate of Flame
        Resistance for tent

    ~ Square-foot area and location of reserved space
       must be pre-approved by Newport Polo
    ~
    Reservation/booking requires 25% deposit
  • Admission tickets must be purchased in full from Newport Polo, at least two weeks in advance of event to allow enough time for Party to distribute to guests
  • Permission to arrive & set up before gates open is only granted to Parties if prepaid in full
  • All guests must present proper admission ticket at entry gates; no admission without ticket.  Guest lists can not be accommodated at the entry gates
  • Ticket Refund available if cancellation of match occurs prior to start of match (due to inclement weather)
  • Capacity: subject to availability
  • Party is responsible for furnishing seating
  • Catering and tailgate picnics are welcome, at the Party’s arrangement
  • BYOB, or bulk purchases from Twisted Pony Bar may be arranged in advance: 401-847-7090

 B. Box Seating:                    Subscribers Enclosure: Table Seating/Tent:

  Admission:

  • $15/person

  • Table reservations made for minimum of 8.

  • Available for booking via online box office in mid-May 2010.  We appreciate your patience.

·      Capacity Limits: minimum of 8 and maximum of 150 people including children, based on availability

·      Reserved Tables: 8-10 people per table; floor length white-clothed 60” round tables, potted centerpieces provided;  Party may add own decoration to tables

  • 40’x60’ white tent with side panels, adjacent to the tables is available for exclusive or shared use, based on availability
  • Bar service with wait staff provided by Newport Polo – bar menu available to make selections; advanced notice is helpful to ensure your specifications. For parties of 40+, a private waiter will be required at the standard rate ($120).
  • No outside beverages permitted within Subscribers Enclosure
  • Bar tab payment by cash, credit card or corporate check at close of tab
  • Food Catering at Party’s arrangement
  • All guests must present proper admission ticket at entry gate; no admission without ticket.  Guest lists can not be accommodated at the entry gates
  • Subscribers Enclosure staff/host will assist guests to Party's reserved tables
  • Ticket Refund available if cancellation of match occurs prior to start of match (due to inclement weather)
  • Deposit of 50% required upon selection of date to secure table reservation
  • Balance of tickets must be purchased from Newport Polo, at least two weeks in advance of event to allow enough time for Party to distribute to guests

 

C. Food/Beverage

  • All food or catering to be arranged by party, using the provider of their own choosing

  • Tom's Market of Coventry is Newport Polo's event caterer of choice.  Call Glen Place 401-826-0050 or email: Tomsmarket@aol.com and website:www.Tomsmarket.com

  • Grillmasters is on location for walk-up concessions or party platters for advanced orders:(401) 683-4155;

  • Blupoint@msn.com offers an exquisite raw bar at the international matches.

  • Other catering referrals also available upon request.

  • Twisted Pony Bar, located field-side, serves brand-name spirits, boutique wines, craft beers & premium soft drinks; 

E. Transportation


O2 Global offers chauffer-driven sedans, limos, party buses, executive vehicles, shuttle buses, vintage cars & other options

Glen Farm polo grounds located 6 miles north of downtown Newport on Route 138/East Main Road, ten minutes by car.

 

G. Miscellaneous Amenities: 

  • Toilette Facilities are located field-side.
  • Free Parking
  • Beach: Sandy Point Beach is a short hike or drive from the polo fields, at the foot of Sandy Point Road.
  • Glen Manor House: stately waterfront mansion on Glen Farm grounds is available for special functions. Call 401-683-4177 or visit: www.glenmanorhouse.com
  • Hiking: bridle trails offer pleasant hiking to the Sakonnet seashore and Sandy Point Beach
  • Historic Glen Farm barn complex is available for self-guided tours. 
  • Trail rides, riding lessons and polo lessons are available* by calling (401) 847-7090.

* Additional fees apply

        D. Extras*

  • Polo Primer by USA/Newport team captain

  • Use of Subscribers Enclosure & Tent for private pre-polo event or private après-polo event

  • Polo Lessons

  • Match Sponsorship, including naming the event in all Polo advertising and marketing, naming the team, signage at venue and team jerseys, PA announcements, award ceremony opportunities, more 

* Additional fees apply

F. Field-side Hospitality Area

  • Twisted Pony Bar (401) 847-7090 offers premium brand spirits for cocktails, boutique wines by the glass or by the bottle, American and imported craft beers and soft drinks.  Cash bar.
  • Grillmasters (401) 683-4155 offers clam chowder, chili, grilled hotdogs & hamburgers,  pulled chicken or pork sandwiches, nachos, calzones, dessert items and daily specials.
  • Blupoint offers exquisite raw bar options.  For catering, email them at blupoint@msn.com
  • Newport Polo Pro Shop (401)-847-7090 offers official Newport Polo souvenir gifts and sportswear
  • Angela Moore Boutiques: hand- painted signature jewelry and accessories.  119 Bellevue Ave, Newport  401.846.9880 or marycullen@amboutiques.com
  • She Shells: Designer Barbi Dickison's collection of handmade surf & turf-inspired handbags and gifts. Email
  • Specialty Vendors may vary from week to week, offering original artwork, wine & cheese tasting, etc

 

 

Newport Polo reserves the right to revise these guidelines, as necessary,

at any time prior to contractual agreement/acceptance of payment

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