executive message

e xecutive message

Welcome to all new and returning members, players, social members, visitors, and spectators to the Calgary Polo Club. We appreciate all of the supporters who help to make the “Sport of Kings” a success in Alberta.

We are grateful for the ongoing support of many generous sponsors for the 2012 season, including: After Eight Interiors, Bonnett’s Energy Services, Big Rock Brewery Ltd., Royal Bank of Canada – RBC, Strategy Partners Inc., Triangle Steel Ltd., Gordon W. Ross Remax, and Veuve Clicquot-Terrazas de los Andes.

The Executive is proudly made up of several returning members: Anne Evamy, President; Rob Foster, Secretary; Pat Powell, Director; John Rooney, Chairman of the Board; and Cam Clark, Past President. We welcome two new board members, Social Director Richard Cote and Treasurer Bill Lloyd.

During the 2012 season, we are pleased to host three annual invitational tournaments: the Western Canadian Women’s Heart Cup Invitational and the J.C. Palmer Memorial Invitational tournament in July, and the Kimo Cup Invitational tournament in August. See the schedule on page 17 for all of this season’s tournaments and social events.

The Calgary Polo Club is offering a range of polo this season, including Junior Polo, Chukker League, 5-Goal League, invitational weekend tournaments, and international-calibre high-goal match games. The Ranch House continues to offer social members, players, and visitors the opportunity to take in polo from its fantastic location at centre field, while enjoying a range of great food and wine events. We are pleased to welcome the Ranchmen’s Club back as the official caterer at the Ranch House. For more information on polo scheduling and Ranch House events, please visit the Calgary Polo Club website at www.calgarypoloclub.com.

Our Polo Manager, Rob Roenisch, is back, bringing years of polo management experience to the Calgary Polo Club. Sue Bird continues as the Events/Marketing Manager, and Tim Mills as Facilities Manager. Kyle Fargey returns as Director of the Calgary Polo & Riding Academy, providing individual and group lessons, and special clinics for the next generation of Calgary Polo: our junior, beginner, and intermediate players.

Good luck to all players and teams during the 2012 polo season at the beautiful Calgary Polo Club—we look forward to seeing you field-side!

Sincerely, The Calgary Polo Club Board of Directors