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Did you know the FIP World Polo Championship is coming to Casa de Campo?
And even better than that is that not only will part of this prestigious polo tournament take place right here, but the Dominican Republic is also competing in it! Get ready to enjoy some of the best polo ever seen by the Casa de Campo resort – and cheer on our boys!
This is the third time that Casa de Campo will play host to division playoffs of the World Polo Championship organised by the Federation of International Polo (FIP). Games will be played from the 8th to the 18th December, when we can look forward to exciting polo matches played out between the best of Canada, Guatemala, the USA, Mexico and of course the Dominican Republic, whose team will be headed by Casa de Campo’s own Leo Matos.
Below is a TENTATIVE schedule for this very exciting upcoming event!
The division playoffs of the World Polo Championship
Where: Casa de Campo
When: 8th – 18th of December
Contact: Casa de Campo Polo Club, (809) 523-8951
TENTATIVE schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 4 – Arrival of Guatemala team
Friday, Dec. 5 – Stick and ball practice
Saturday, Dec. 6 – Guatemala vs Dominican Republic (practice match)
Sunday, Dec. 7 – Stick and ball practice
Monday, Dec. 8
– Single Elimination match Guatemala vs Dominican Republic
– Award ceremony at field
– Arrival of Mexico, USA and Canada teamsTuesday, Dec. 9 – Stick and ball practice
Wednesday, Dec. 1o – team practices
Friday, Dec. 12 – Match 1 & Match 2 of the playoffs
Sunday, Dec. 14 – Match 3 & Match 4 of the playoffs
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Match 5 & Match 6 of the playoffs
Remember this is a tentative schedule! Nearer the time we will re-confirm all dates and times.