Press Centre / Polo on the Beach

Polo on the Beach is a free exhibition polo match held in a unique location: right on the beach at Watergate Bay.
Taking place on Tuesday 11th September 2012, two teams, with players drawn from the ranks of professional polo teams, will put on a spectacular exhibition of arena style polo.

Social Media links: For all the latest news and event updates, visit the Polo on the Beach Facebook page and Twitter.

Press contact: Jim Michell, Barefoot Media. Email Phone: 01208 895089
Client contact: Heidi Fitzpatrick, The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay. Email Phone: 01637 861239

Polo stars battle the elements in beach spectacular

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An estimated 2,500 spectators braved strong winds to watch some of England’s leading players put on a blistering display of beach polo at Cornwall’s Watergate Bay last night. The fifth edition of Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach saw the …

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Polo organisers promise treat for spectators

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With under two weeks to go until the sands of Watergate Bay echo to the thunder of hooves, organisers of the UK’s original beach polo match have announced an expanded programme of events for spectators. Entertainment at the fifth edition …

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England stars to play Polo on the Beach

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Organisers of one of Cornwall’s most exciting beach events have secured some of the biggest names in British polo to take part in the free exhibition match. Six top polo players, including current England squad players, have confirmed their attendance …

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Polo returns to Cornish beach

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The award-winning Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach returns to Watergate Bay for the fifth year in September, with the promise of speed, excitement and some of the country’s top professional polo players. Over the past four years Polo on …

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Public relations agency wins gold for polo

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A Cornish public relations agency is celebrating after winning a respected industry award at a ceremony in Bristol on Friday, 29 October. Barefoot Media, based in St. Wenn near Wadebridge, scooped gold at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) …

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Beach polo draws record crowds

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Top professional players treated an estimated 3,500 people to a thrilling exhibition of beach polo at Watergate Bay last night (Thursday 16 September).

A record crowd watched Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach, which saw Midas Construction ride out as convincing winners over Joules – inspired by a blistering performance from England international Andrew Blake Thomas.

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Best ever line-up for beach polo event

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Organisers of the award-winning beach polo event held at Watergate Bay have added a star name to this year’s line-up of players. Jamie Le Hardy is widely considered to be one the best British players the game has seen over …

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Polo on the Beach returns to Watergate Bay

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Organisers have confirmed the return of an award-winning beach polo event to Cornwall’s Watergate Bay in September. The fourth edition of Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach will see two teams play an exhibition match of arena polo – a …

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Beach Polo Wins Silver At SW Tourism Oscars

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Above: The award-winning Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay. Photo: David Griffen. A Cornish beach polo festival was named last night as one of the region’s best tourism events. Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay won Silver in …

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