CSPA HOSTS PAKISTAN MILITARY TEAM
A TOURING Pakistan Military team arrived
in England in July to compete against the CSPA in a three-match test
series for the Chapple Cup. The exchange between the two countries
has gone on for many years, although this was the first visit after
a ten year gap, and this tour proved a great success. Click
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RUNDLE CUP DAY - TIDWORTH POLO CLUB
THERE was a major upset in this year's
Rundle Cup to keep the minds of the spectators off the atrocious weather
conditions and on some enthralling polo. HRH The Prince of Wales,
along with Prince William and Prince Harry, also braved the monsoon-like
rains in their charity match. Click
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CHARITY POLO TOURNAMENT - ROYAL
MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST
TORRENTIAL rain did little to dampen the spirits
or sense of occasion at the Sandhurst Charity Polo Day in aid of The
British Forces Foundation. With HRH The Prince of Wales, along with
Prince William and Prince Harry, taking part the crowds were treated
to some spectacular polo. Click
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DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
THE CSPA continues to go from strength to strength. The standard of
the best team is higher than it has been for many years; the CSPA
plays more fixtures at more venues around the country than ever before,
and is receiving more and more invitations to tour overseas. Click
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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
CAPTAIN Richard Mason took over the chairmanship of the CSPA from
General Reddy Watt last autumn. He found the CSPA in good heart and
shape, both at the ‘top end’ with the option to field a
10-goal team, and in the growing number of players in the -2 to 0
range. Click
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CSPA TOUR - PAKISTAN
AN historic tour to Pakistan proved to be so much more than just the
competitive polo. It was the re-establishment of links between the
people and militaries of the two countries. And such was the success
of the visit the Pakistan Army were invited
to the UK in July to compete in the Chapple Cup series. Click
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ROYAL NAVY TOUR - ARGENTINA
THE Royal Navy broke new ground in March, sending a five-man team
on a tour to the home of polo – Argentina. It was the first time
the Royal Navy polo team has toured there and it was the ideal opportunity
to hone the skills of five riders most likely to represent the RN
during the current season. Click
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RAF POLO TAKES OFF
The RAF polo team has undergone a revolution, which has sparked an
upturn in form. For many years the RAF team has suffered at the hands
of the other services but now has struck a new winning formula –
based on sheer hard work, dedication, training and excellent teamwork.
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