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Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup 2008

18th - 26th October

The "Sport of Kings and King of Sports" rides again in October at the Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup 2008. After the triumphant return of international polo to China in 2007, once again Royal Salute premium Scotch whisky has confirmed their title sponsorship of this internationally recognized premier social and sporting event, confirming title sponsorship until the year 2010.

Royal Salute was the first whisky to be launched in the super-premium whisky sector as the ultimate tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II on her coronation in 1953. Leading the way among all super-premium whiskies in China, Royal Salute has always been associated with royalty and prestige.

Team Entry (12 goal standard) = Rmb 50,000
To enter a team:
For more tournament details:

Click the link below to purchase tickets from Emma Entertainment, official partner of the Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Tournament 2008

Packages available for purchase including:

  • Hospitality Marquee for 30 - 100 people
  • Gala Dinner Tickets
  • Signage
  • Advertising in the Tournament Program
  • Luxury Lifestyle Pavilion

Contact:

Public Programme

11am - 5pm daily

Thursday 23rd October: Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Day 1

9:30am Guest arrival and refreshments
10:00am Official Grand Opening Ceremony
Royal Salute Toast –Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th The Duke of Argyll
Speeches: Chairman of Nine Dragons Hill Polo Club – Mr Steve Wyatt,
FIP Representative – Mr Peter Yongham,
Chairman of Nine Dragons Hill Holding Company Limited - Mr Li Qin Fu
Dragon Dance
Male Military Marching Band
11:30am Polo match 1 – XYZ vs ABC (3 chukkas)
12:10pm Treading in the divots and treasure hunt
12:30pm Polo match 2 – EFG vs UVW (3 chukkas)
Lunch served in VIP marquees
Media Interviews
1:30pm Horse vs Maserati race
1:45pm Bicycle Polo Match
2:15pm Flag procession on horseback
2:30pm Polo match 1 - XYZ vs ABC (3 chukkas)
3:15pm Treading in the divots and treasure hunt
3:30pm Polo match 2 - EFG vs UVW (3 chukkas)
4:15pm Treading in the divots and treasure hunt
5:00pm Transportation for VIP to Shanghai


Friday 24th October: Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Opening Ceremony

11:00am Guest arrival and refreshments
11:30am Polo match 1 – XYZ vs ABC (3 chukkas)
12:15pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
12:30pm Polo match 2 – EFG vs UVW (3 chukkas)
Lunch served in VIP marquees
1:30pm Mini stick longest hit challenge
Equestrian performance
Performance
2:30pm Polo match 1 - XYZ vs ABC (3 chukkas)
3:15pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
3:30pm Polo match 2 - EFG vs UVW (3 chukkas)
4:15pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
Evening
8:00pm Players Party at Lounge 18


Saturday 25th October: Cartier International Day

10:30am Guest arrival and refreshments
11:00am China Challenge Polo Match – XYZ vs ABC (2 chukkas)
11:30am Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
11:45am China Challenge Polo Match – XYZ vs ABC (2 chukkas)
12:15pm Cartier Luncheon
Entertainment Program
  • Equestrian Performance
  • Mini stick longest hit challenge
  • Golf vs Polo longest hit challenge
  • Show Jumping Preformance
  • Maserati vs Horse race
  • Pixie the carriage horse vs the people in a tug-of-war
  • Most Beautiful Hat and most Elegant Couple Judging
Female military marching band performance
2:00pm Cartier Challenge Polo Match
– The Americas vs Commonwealth (1st half, 3 chukkas)
2:45pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
3:00pm Cartier Challenge Polo Match
– The Americas vs Commonwealth (2nd half, 3 chukkas)
4:00pm Cartier Awards Ceremony and prizes
Evening
7:00pm Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Gala Dinner in Shanghai (by invitation only)


Sunday 26th October: Finals Day of the Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup 2008

11:00am Guest arrival and refreshments
11:30am Runners Up Final Polo Match – XYZ vs ABC (2 chukkas)
12: 00pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
12:15pm Runners Up Final Polo Match – XYZ vs ABC (2 chukkas)
12:45pm Lunch & Entertainment Program:
  • Equestrian Performance
  • Formation Performance
  • Maserati vs Horse (Day 3) driver changes car and rider changes
    horse at mid point!
  • Fashions on the Field award judging
  • 8 violin girls
2:30pm Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Final (1st half, 3 chukkas)
3:15pm Treading in the divots and Treasure Hunt
3:30pm Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Final (2nd half, 3 chukkas)
4:15pm Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Awards Ceremony and prizes
5:00pm Press Conference
Evening  
6:30pm Samba Night at Nine Dragons Hill Marina Club House


Sideline Activities

  • Horse Carriage Ride
  • Maserati Test Drive
  • Pony Rides
  • Face Painting
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Water Hand Paddled Bicycle
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Bicycle Tour
  • Nine Dragons Hill Estate Tour

Official Sponsors
 
 
 

Getting to the Event

Driving: for a printable map and bilingual driving introduction(click here to download). Private vehicles entering Nine Dragons Hill Estate must display a valid vehicle pass. Passes can be pre-booked or bought on the day (at a cost of Rmb 50 per car).

Local taxi companies

  • Da Zhong Taxi 96822
  • Joson Taxi 62580000
  • Jin Jiang 96961

Entry is free for licensed taxis

Dress Code

  • Smart casual - no jeans, trainers or sportswear. Trousers, collared shirts & jackets (gentlemen).
  • Ladies are encouraged to wear garden party attire and elegant hats.

Room Booking Enquiry

Click the logo below to contact the Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, official partner hotel of the Royal Salute Polo Gold Cup Tournament 2008

No. 2270 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai
RSVP: 021-62376000 ext. 6204
Email: