Aug 03, 2021 7:50 PM
The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that the 2021 USPA Fall Committee, Board of Governors and Annual Member Meeting will be taking place in Charlottesville, Virginia, from October 27-30 at the Boar’s Head Resort. Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Boar’s Head Resort is the perfect blend of relaxation and fitness, offering everything from tennis and golf to nature trails and an all-new spa. Just two miles away from the University of Virginia, the resort maintains strong ties with the UVA Cavaliers and the historical city of Charlottesville. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the closest airport to fly into and is a 20-minute drive to the hotel. The Richmond International Airport is the closest major airport and it is a 90-minute drive to the hotel.
The USPA Fall Committee, Board of Governors and Annual Member Meeting provides USPA members with the opportunity to audit committees and become more involved with the governance and future direction of the Association. Providing an optimal setting to network with clubs across the country, the Fall Meeting is a forum for members to share opinions, ask questions and receive advice. The USPA encourages members to represent the interests of their club and meet with Circuit Governors and USPA staff. To assist with expenses a $1000.00 travel reimbursement stipend is available to all Club Delegates and lunch is provided for all members in attendance. In addition to the meetings, events over the weekend include the USPA/Polo Training Foundation (PTF) Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 29 at the Beh House at Virginia Polo. The USPA and Virginia Polo are planning several arena events and other activities to recognize local polo clubs.
•Committee and LLC Meetings: Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29, at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia USPA Members are invited to attend committee and LLC meetings.
•USPA/Polo Training Foundation (PTF) Awards Ceremony: Friday, October 29 at the Beh House at Virginia Polo Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia
•Board of Governors Meeting: Saturday, October 30, at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia
•Board of Governors Arena Game: Saturday, October 30, at Virginia Polo Inc. in Charlottesville, Virginia
Please see the below schedule for October 27-30 at the Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia. For those interested in attending virtually, a Zoom option has been made available. It has never been easier to let your input be heard while learning about all the innovative initiatives already in place to grow the sport of polo during the week’s interactive presentations.
Book your stay at the Boar’s Head Resort or choose from several hotels in the Charlottesville area only a short distance away which offer a USPA discount. For accommodation options at Boar's Head Resort, please contact USPA Director of Governance and Operations, Lindsey Ebersbach, at lebersbach@uspolo.org.
See below for other accommodation options with discount codes shown where available.
1200 5th Street Ext., Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
434-977-5100
TU–THUR: $139.99, FRI-SAT: $189.99 (avg 159.99/night)
2000 Morton Dr., Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
434-971-9900 EXT #0
$139.99/night
CODE: United States Polo Association
2035 India Rd., Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 978-7888
$144/Night
CODE: USP
If you have any questions please contact USPA Director of Governance and Operations, Lindsey Ebersbach, at lebersbach@uspolo.org.
The USPA suggests that attendees at the USPA Fall Committee, Board of Governors and Annual Member Meeting who are not fully vaccinated should consider wearing a mask in indoor public places.
The relevant CDC guidelines can be accessed below:
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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