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​4 GOAL

2025 DFW Polo Spring Season 4 Goal

3/8/2025

 
4-Goal Dates: May 9 – June 29 : 4 tournaments, 4 chukkers

Opening Weekend Match Game Play 4 Goal canceled due to rain
May 9-11

USPA $2500 Players Cup 4 Goal
May 16-25

USPA $2500 Masters Cup 4 Goal
May 30 - June 8

USPA $2500 Constitution Cup 4 Goal
June 13-22
​

USPA $2500 General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal
June 27-29

USPA General George S. Patton Jr. Cup 4 Goal

10/30/2024

 

CUSPA General George S. Patton Cup Jr. 4 Goal

Friday, November 1
Game 1
4
:30 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Brushy Creek (8) def UNT (2.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Brushy Creek
2nd half: UNT

Game 2
5:30 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Willow Bend (7) def Prestonwood (3.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: Prestonwood
​
Saturday, November 2
Final 
Checking field at 12:30 PM
2:00 PM @
PW #2
Willow Bend (3) def Brushy Creek (2.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
 Brushy Creek
2nd half: ​ Willow Bend
MVP: Moncho Espinal
​BBP: Cherokee owned and played by Jordan Upchurch


Due to wet fields we have to cancel the consolation final.

TEAMS

Prestonwood
Faris Hannah  -1
Marcus Murphy  0

Carter Heltzen  1
Sidro Olivas  2
HCP  2

UNT
Alec 
Felhaber  0
Cole Felhaber  0
Niklaus Felhaber  1
Chris Jones 1

HCP  2

Brushy Creek
Jordan Upchurch  0
Vance Miller  1
Ramon Moncho Espinal  2

Vaughn Miller Sr.  -1  
HCP  2
​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. Brushy Creek
            
B. 
Willow Bend   
C. 
UNT  
D. Prestonwood 

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

USPA Sportsmanship Cup 4 Goal

10/16/2024

 
USPA Sportsmanship Cup 4 Goal

Saturday, October 19
3:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Willow Bend (6) def Hondo (5.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: Hondo

5:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #1
Prestonwood (5) def UNT (4) OT
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
UNT
2nd half: Prestonwood
​
Tuesday, October 22
5:30 PM @Mayer Ranch
Hondo (8) def Prestonwood (3)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Prestonwood
2nd half: Hondo

Wednesday, October 23
5:30 PM @ Mokarow Farms TBA
Willow Bend (5) def UNT (2.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: UNT

​Saturday, October 26
3:00 PM @ Prestonwood #2
Hondo (4.5) def UNT (4)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Hondo
2nd half: UNT

5:00 PM @ Prestonwood #1
Willow Bend (7) def Prestonwood (2)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: Prestonwood
​
Tuesday, October 29
Consolation Final. Canceled
4:30 PM @ Mayer Ranch 
UNT vs Prestonwood
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
UNT
2nd half: Prestonwood

Final
5:30 PM @
Mayer Ranch
Willow Bend (5) def Hondo (4.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: Hondo
BBP: Monchito owned and played by Marcus Murphy
​MVP: Tom Banks

​
TEAMS


Hondo
Jorge Da Rosa  -1
Servando
Mchazlett  -1
Ramon Moncho Espinal  2
Jhonny Alvarez  2
HCP 2

UNT
Vance Miller  1
Johann Felhaber  1
Niklaus Felhaber 1
Vaughn Miller Sr. -1
HCP  2

Prestonwood
Faris Hanna  -1
Alec 
Felhaber/Cole Felhaber  0
Carter Heltzen  1
Sidro Olivas 2
HCP  2
Alt. Will Mudra 1

​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

TEAM STATS:                         
A. 
Hondo  (2-1)  ​       
B. Prestonwood (1-2)      
C.
UNT  (0-3)  
D. Willow Bend (3-0)

Tournament format "everybody plays everybody": 
Ranking order:

1) Record (top two records go to the final)
2) Tied Records:
 - If 2 teams have tied records, then the tie is broken by who beat who. If 3 teams have tied records, then the tie is broken by a one player per team shootout.

Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

USPA Centennial Cup 4 Goal

10/10/2024

 
USPA Centennial Cup 4 Goal

Saturday, October 12
3:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Prestonwood (7) def UNT (4.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Prestonwood
2nd half: 

5:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #1
Willow Bend (6) def Tulsa Polo Club (5.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: 
​
Tuesday, October 15
Final
4:45 PM @ 
Mayer Ranch
Prestonwood (6) def Willow Bend (3)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Prestonwood ​
2nd half: ​Willow Bend
MVP: Kristan Payne
​BBP: Diablo owned and played by Ramon Moncho Espinal 

Consolation Final 
5:45 PM @ Mayer Ranch
Tulsa Polo Club (6.5) def UNT (3)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
 UNT
2nd half: ​ Tulsa Polo Club

TEAMS

Prestonwood
Vaughn Miller Sr. -1
Vance Miller 1
Jhonny Alvarez del Rosario 2

Ramon Moncho Espinal  2
HCP  4

UNT
Alec/Cole 
Felhaber  0
Niklaus Felhaber  1
Johann Felhaber  1

Mosia Gravesande. 0
HCP  2


Tulsa Polo Club 
Robson Macartney  0
Mati Ruquet 0
Chris Jones 1

Carter Heltzen  0
HCP 1
​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. 
UNT              
B. 
Willow Bend   
C. 
Prestonwood 
D. Tulsa Polo Club


Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

USPA Players Cup 4 Goal

10/2/2024

 
USPA Players Cup 4 Goal

Saturday, October 5
4:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #1
UNT (7) def Waterski America (2)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
UNT
2nd half: Waterski America

5:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #1
Willow Bend (9) def Prestonwood (6)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: Prestonwood
​
Tuesday, October 8
Final
5:00 PM @ 
Mayer Ranch
UNT (7) def Willow Bend (6)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: D. Fargey
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
UNT 
2nd half: ​Willow Bend
MVP: Carter Heltzen
​BBP: Payasa 


Consolation Final canceled
5:45 PM @ Mayer Ranch
LG1 vs LG2
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 

2nd half:

TEAMS

Prestonwood
Vaughn Miller Sr. -1
Vance Miller 1
Jhonny Alvarez del Rosario 2

Ramon Moncho Espinal  2
HCP  4

UNT
Alec 
Felhaber  0
Cole Felhaber  0
Niklaus Felhaber  1
Verity English  -1
HCP  0


Waterski America 
Marcus Murphy  0
Eric Brown  -1
Chris Jones 1

Jorge Da Rosa  -1
HCP -1
​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. 
UNT              
B.
Prestonwood     
C.
Waterski America 
D. 
Willow Bend 

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

USPA Congressional Cup 4 Goal

9/23/2024

 
USPA Congressional Cup 4 Goal

Saturday, September 28
4:30 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Prestonwood (10) def Waterski America(5.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, P. Mudra
Umpire Horse:
1st half: 
Waterski America
2nd half: Prestonwood

5:30 PM @ Prestonwood Field #1
Willow Bend (5) def UNT (3.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, P. Mudra
Umpire Horse:
1st half: 
Willow Bend
2nd half: UNT
​
Tuesday, October 1
Final
5:00 PM @ Mayer Ranch

Willow Bend(5) def Prestonwood (4) 
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, D. Fargey
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Prestonwood
2nd half: Willow Bend

Consolation Final
5:30 PM @ Prestonwood #2 canceled
Waterski America vs UNT
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, D. Fargey
Umpire Horses:
1st half: 
Waterski America
2nd half: UNT
​
TEAMS


Prestonwood
Vaughn Miller Sr.  -1
Vance Miller 1
Jhonny Alvarez del Rosario 2
Sidro Olivas 2
HCP  4

UNT
Mosia Gravesande  0
Alec 
Felhaber/Cole Felhaber  0
Niklaus Felhaber 1
Johann Felhaber  1
HCP  2


Waterski America 
Marcus Murphy  0
Carter Heltzen  1
Chris Jones  1
James Glew 1
HCP 3
​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. 
Waterski America               
B.
Willow Bend    
C. Prestonwood  
D.
UNT

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

USPA Constance and Jesse Upchurch Memorial Cup 4 Goal

9/9/2024

 
USPA Constance and Jesse Upchurch Memorial Cup 4 Goal

Tuesday, September 17
5:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Brushy Creek (6) def UNT (3.5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: UNT

2nd half: Brushy Creek

6:00 PM @ Prestonwood Field #2
Willow Bend (7) def Waterski America (5)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: Willow Bend

2nd half: Waterski America
​
Saturday, September 21
(Consolation Final canceled) 

Final
4:30 PM @ Prestonwood field #1

Brushy Creek(6) vs Willow Bend(4)
Umpires: H. Bray
Timer: M. McBride, P. Mudra
Umpire Horses:
1st half: Brushy Creek

2nd half: Willow Bend
MVP: Vance Miller
BBP: Hollywood played and owned by Allen Custard

​
TEAMS


Brushy Creek
Jordan Upchurch  0
Vance Miller 1
Jhonny Alvarez del Rosario 2
Niklaus Felhaber 1
HCP  4

UNT
Mosia Gravesande  0
Alec 
Felhaber/Cole Felhaber  0
Ramon Moncho Espinal  2
Johann Felhaber  1
HCP  3


Waterski America 
James Long (JB)  0
Carter Heltzen  1
Isidro Olivas  2
James Glew 1
HCP 4
​
Willow Bend
Kirstan Lamont/Matthew Morgan-1
Allen Custard/
Tom Banks  0
Robert Payne Jr.  2

Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
HCP  4

DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. 
UNT              
B. Willow Bend          
C. Prestonwood
D. Waterski America

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • ******each team MUST bring 2 umpire horses per game that has the ability to play 4 goal polo-must be tacked and ready to go 15 minutes before each game******
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
HTC Tournament conditions and variances:
Elimination of Half goal on player handicaps variance
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
Optional Tournament Condition for Fair Play Possession
Buzzer Beater Variance

Fall Season 4 Goal Tournaments

8/16/2024

 

9/17-9/21 USPA $2500 The Constance and Jesse Upchurch Memorial Cup

9/24-10/5 USPA $2500 Congressional Cup

10/8-10/19  
USPA $2500 Players Cup

10/22-10/26  
USPA $2500 Centennial Cup

11/1-11/3  
USPA $2500 Sportsmanship Cup

USPA General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal

6/18/2024

 
USPA General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal + USPA Constitution Cup 4 Goal

Tuesday, June 18
Final USPA Constitution Cup 4 Goal
6:30 PM @ Willow Bend 
Willow Bend (7) def Drake's (6) OT
Umpires: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Timer: P. Mudra

USPA General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal
Friday, June 21
5:45 PM @ Prestonwood

Gusto (9) def Bradford Elite (8.5)
Umpire:
M. Bignoli Sr.
Timer: M. McBride

7:00 PM @ Willow Bend
Prestonwood (8) def Willow Bend (4)
Umpires: 
M. Bignoli Sr.
Timer: M. McBride
​
Sunday, June 23
Final
9:00 AM @ Willow Bend
Gusto (6) def Prestonwood (4)
Umpire:  M. Bignoli Sr.
Timer: 
M. McBride

Consolation Final 
10:00 AM @ Willow Bend

Willow Bend (7) def Bradford Elite (6.5) 
Umpire:
M. Bignoli Sr.
Timer: M. McBride
​
TEAMS


Bradford Elite
Lisa Yanskey  - 0.5
Mark Osburn  0
Carter Heltzen  1
Will Walton  3
HCP  3.5

Gusto
Cale Curtin  0
JB Long  0
Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
James Glew  1
HCP  4
​
Prestonwood
Vaughn Miller Sr   -1
Vance Miller  1
Moncho Espinal  2
Jhonny Alvarez  2
HCP 4
​
Willow Bend
Allen Custard 0
Tom Banks  0
Jonathan Garnica  2
Robert Payne  2
HCP  4


DRAW RESULTS:                         
A. 
Bradford Elite                
B. Willow Bend          
C. Gusto 
D. Prestonwood

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
Tournament conditions and variances:
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
FairPlay Throw-in tournament condition

Buzzer Beater Variance

XIII. OPTIONAL TOURNAMENT CONDITION FOR USPA OUTDOOR RULE 2.a 
With notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may employ and direct the Umpires to employ the version of USPA Outdoor Rule 2 set forth below: 
RULE 2- PLAYERS 
a. No player shall play in any Event for more than one team, except that, with notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may designate a handicap range ( B to 10-goals) containing players who may be excepted under the circumstances described below: 
(i) During preliminary play (i.e., non-elimination games), if a player within the designated handicap range is injured or becomes ill during a game, a player competing in the Event of equal or lesser handicap to the injured or ill player may substitute only for the remainder of that game. For all subsequent games in the Event only eligible substitutes may be used. 
(ii) After preliminary play, if a player within the designated handicap range is injured or ill and cannot start or becomes injured in a game, an eliminated player of equal or lesser handicap may substitute for the injured or ill player for the remainder of the game and/or Event. An eliminated player is a player who has completed his or her final game in the Event and whose team has been eliminated from the Event. The substitute is not eligible to compete for any other team in the Event.

IX. OPTIONAL TOURNAMENT CONDITION FOR FAIR PLAY THROW-IN
With notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may direct the Umpires to employ the “undefended” or “fair play” throw-in as described below:

Notwithstanding USPA Outdoor Rules 21.l, 22.e, and 22.e(4), which remain in force, if the Umpire or Umpires stop play due to an inadvertent whistle, a damaged or buried ball, a fallen or injured Umpire, player or horse, or some other perceived emergency or unexpected event, and the team in possession of the ball is significantly disadvantaged by the interruption of play, to be determined by the Umpires in their discretion, that team will be awarded possession in an “undefended throw-in” from the point where the ball was considered dead toward the nearer side boards or side lines. In the event this point does not allow sufficient room for the teams to line up on the field, the Umpire shall throw the ball in, in the same manner, from the nearest point that allows it.
In an undefended throw-in, the Umpire shall announce “fair play throw-in to the [color] team” and line the teams up with the team not getting possession at least one horse-length wide of the line along which the ball will be thrown. When the ball is thrown in, only the team awarded possession may play the ball, but it must do so immediately, and no member of the other team shall affect that play. As used in the prior sentence, the word “immediately” means within 5 seconds of the throw-in, and the phrase “affect that play” describes conduct that includes but is not limited to being within a one horse-length radius of the first play by the team awarded possession. If a member of the team awarded possession does not play the ball immediately or a member of the other team affects the first play by the team awarded possession, the Umpire(s) may award an appropriate penalty.


OUTDOOR RULE 14.b (the Buzzer Beater)
b.(i) A ball hit prior to the second bell or horn, and prior to the Umpires’ whistle(s) officially ending the period, may count as a goal if it is not touched by an opponent or a teammate of the player hitting the ball and it rolls or flies between the goal posts (a “Buzzer-Beater)”.

(ii) If any player on either team touches a potential "Buzzer-Beater" with their mallet, body, or horse, the whistle is blown and the ball is dead at the spot of the whistle

(iii) If a foul occurs after a potential "Buzzer Beater" is hit, a whistle will be blown, and if a penalty is called, it will be played out at the beginning of the next period.

(iv) In the final period or OT period, if a foul occurs while a "Buzzer-Beater" shot is live, and a penalty is called, then the penalty will be played out immediately, and 5 seconds will be added to the clock.

General George S. Patton Cup

6/10/2024

 
USPA General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal

Friday, June 14
6:00 PM @ Willow Bend
Gusto (8) def Willow Bend (6)
Umpire: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Timer: P. Mudra

7:00 PM @ Willow Bend
Prestonwood (10) def Bradford Elite (3.5)
Umpires:  Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Timer: M. McBride

Sunday, June 16
Final
9:00 AM @ Prestonwood
Prestonwood (7) def Gusto (6)
Umpire:  Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Timer: M. McBride

Consolation Final 
9:00 AM @ Willow Bend
Willow Bend (10) def Bradford Elite (3)
Umpire: I. Olivas
Timer: TBA

Tuesday, June 18
Final USPA Constitution Cup 4 Goal
6:30 PM @ Willow Bend 
Drake's vs Willow Bend
Umpires: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Timer: P. Mudra

USPA General George S. Patton Cup 4 Goal
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TEAMS


Bradford Elite
Lisa Yanskey  - 0.5
Mark Osburn  0

Carter Heltzen  1
Will Walton  3

HCP  3.5

Gusto
Cale Curtin  0
JB Long  0
Vaughn Miller Jr.  3
James Glew  1
HCP  4
​
Prestonwood
Vaughn Miller Sr   -1
Vance Miller  1
Moncho Espinal  2
Jhonny Alvarez  2

HCP 4
​

Willow Bend
Allen Custard 0
Tom Banks  0

Jonathan Garnica  2
Robert Payne  2

HCP  4

New teams/draw 6/10/24
DRAW RESULTS:                         
A.  Gusto                     

B.  Prestonwood            
C.  Willow Bend
D.  Bradford Elite 

Tournament format: Knockout 
A vs C
B vs D

Game 1
A vs C

Game 2 
B vs D

Final
Game 3
Winner G1 vs Winner G2

Consolation Final
Game 4
Loser G1 vs Loser G2


Reminders:
  • Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
  • Spare changes at end lines only
  • All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
  • All players must have USPA Dues paid https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
  • All players and grooms must sign all of the field owner release forms for 2024 in order to play  Click here: www.dfwpolo.com/liability-waivers   
  •  Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spare holders, grooms, etc)
  • Tied games - 1 player shootout
Tournament conditions and variances:
Optional Tournament Condition For USPA Outdoor Rule 2.a
FairPlay Throw-in tournament condition

Buzzer Beater Variance

XIII. OPTIONAL TOURNAMENT CONDITION FOR USPA OUTDOOR RULE 2.a 
With notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may employ and direct the Umpires to employ the version of USPA Outdoor Rule 2 set forth below: 
RULE 2- PLAYERS 
a. No player shall play in any Event for more than one team, except that, with notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may designate a handicap range ( B to 10-goals) containing players who may be excepted under the circumstances described below: 
(i) During preliminary play (i.e., non-elimination games), if a player within the designated handicap range is injured or becomes ill during a game, a player competing in the Event of equal or lesser handicap to the injured or ill player may substitute only for the remainder of that game. For all subsequent games in the Event only eligible substitutes may be used. 
(ii) After preliminary play, if a player within the designated handicap range is injured or ill and cannot start or becomes injured in a game, an eliminated player of equal or lesser handicap may substitute for the injured or ill player for the remainder of the game and/or Event. An eliminated player is a player who has completed his or her final game in the Event and whose team has been eliminated from the Event. The substitute is not eligible to compete for any other team in the Event.

IX. OPTIONAL TOURNAMENT CONDITION FOR FAIR PLAY THROW-IN
With notice to the teams before the Draw, the Host Tournament Committee may direct the Umpires to employ the “undefended” or “fair play” throw-in as described below:

Notwithstanding USPA Outdoor Rules 21.l, 22.e, and 22.e(4), which remain in force, if the Umpire or Umpires stop play due to an inadvertent whistle, a damaged or buried ball, a fallen or injured Umpire, player or horse, or some other perceived emergency or unexpected event, and the team in possession of the ball is significantly disadvantaged by the interruption of play, to be determined by the Umpires in their discretion, that team will be awarded possession in an “undefended throw-in” from the point where the ball was considered dead toward the nearer side boards or side lines. In the event this point does not allow sufficient room for the teams to line up on the field, the Umpire shall throw the ball in, in the same manner, from the nearest point that allows it.
In an undefended throw-in, the Umpire shall announce “fair play throw-in to the [color] team” and line the teams up with the team not getting possession at least one horse-length wide of the line along which the ball will be thrown. When the ball is thrown in, only the team awarded possession may play the ball, but it must do so immediately, and no member of the other team shall affect that play. As used in the prior sentence, the word “immediately” means within 5 seconds of the throw-in, and the phrase “affect that play” describes conduct that includes but is not limited to being within a one horse-length radius of the first play by the team awarded possession. If a member of the team awarded possession does not play the ball immediately or a member of the other team affects the first play by the team awarded possession, the Umpire(s) may award an appropriate penalty.


OUTDOOR RULE 14.b (the Buzzer Beater)
b.(i) A ball hit prior to the second bell or horn, and prior to the Umpires’ whistle(s) officially ending the period, may count as a goal if it is not touched by an opponent or a teammate of the player hitting the ball and it rolls or flies between the goal posts (a “Buzzer-Beater)”.

(ii) If any player on either team touches a potential "Buzzer-Beater" with their mallet, body, or horse, the whistle is blown and the ball is dead at the spot of the whistle

(iii) If a foul occurs after a potential "Buzzer Beater" is hit, a whistle will be blown, and if a penalty is called, it will be played out at the beginning of the next period.

(iv) In the final period or OT period, if a foul occurs while a "Buzzer-Beater" shot is live, and a penalty is called, then the penalty will be played out immediately, and 5 seconds will be added to the clock.
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