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The National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS) Committee would like to extend an invitation to submit bids to host the NYTS National Championship Cecil Smith Cup and NYTS Girls Championship in 2021. These events showcase the talent of young players across the country and the Committee encourages interested parties to submit proposals.

In order to be considered a National Host Site, a USPA Member Club must have successfully hosted a NYTS Qualifier in the past. All host sites who wish to put in a bid to be a 2021 host will be considered based on the following criteria: host facilities, including available stabling near the club, number of grass fields and quality of footing, typical weather conditions for the applicable time of year, availability and quality of rental horses, regional support, local accommodations and travel accessibility. Host clubs must be a USPA Member Club in good standing. The NYTS Championship location alternates between each of the four regions. Clubs on the West Coast are encouraged to apply. All games of the NYTS National Championship will be livestreamed on the USPA Polo Network providing worldwide coverage of the tournament and club.

If your club is interested in hosting the NYTS National Championship Cecil Smith Cup and NYTS Girls Championship, please review the following specs and submit your bid with the following criteria outlined to Director of Player Development Amanda Snow at asnow@uspolo.org by December 15. All bids will be reviewed and a decision made by the NYTS Committee.

Dates: August 26 – September 12
Stabling: Assistance with securing stabling for 130 horses
Fields: Two game fields, one practice field, stick and ball area
Airport: Located within an hour of a major airport
Accommodations: Location within 30 minutes of hotel and restaurants
Venue: Stadium or tent for spectators
Horse Rental: Access to 60-70 rental horses