DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES & LLCS (cont.) Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee Mission Statement: The mission of the Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) Committee of the United States Polo Association (USPA) is to promote and grow the sport of polo by providing maximum exposure to the sport; recruiting collegiate and scholastic institutions; coordinating activities of member schools and players; providing for organized competition including sponsoring & administering regional and national tournaments with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fairness and safety; and by effectively utilizing funding for the benefit of I/I activities. Committee Chair: David Wenning Executive Staff: Kristine Bowman, Staff: Amy Fraser, Ali Davidge, Emily Dewey Committee Members: Dr. Philip Abel, Steve Armour, Christopher Blythe, Scott Boggess, James Burton, Annetta Evans, Stan Feldman, Melissa Ganzi, Megan Judge, Miranda Luna, Robert Lynn-Kee-Chow, Jon Nicholson, PJ Orthwein, Stephen Orthwein Jr., Robin Sanchez, Daniel Sheraga, Caroline Stimmel, Lynn Thompson, Dr. Bruce Wells, David Wenning, Tom Wisehart
Junior Polo Committee Mission Statement: To cultivate and promote junior polo throughout the United States by providing the organizational structure to support junior polo clinics, tournaments, and international competition. The program will utilize Regional Polo Center instructors, experienced Team USPA members, and other qualified instructors as mentors and clinicians. Junior Polo will also work with US Pony Club and other youth equestrian organizations to develop new playing members of the USPA. Committee Chair: Chrys Beal Executive Staff: Kristine Bowman, Staff: Amanda Snow, Liz Holson Committee Members: Brandon Alcott, Haley Bryan, Teal Lachlan, Margaret Paur, Charles Smith, Nick Snow, Carolyn Stimmel NYTS Sub-Committee: Chrys Beal (Chair), Amanda Snow (Staff), Kris Bowman, Haley Bryan, Kelly Price, Nick Snow, Carolyn Stimmel
Team USPA Committee Mission Statement: The mission of the Team USPA Committee is to enhance and grow the sport of polo in the United States by identifying young, talented American players and providing mentored training and playing opportunities leading to a pool of higher rated amateur and pro players and the resultant give back to the sport of polo. Committee Chair: Charles Smith Executive Staff: Kristine Bowman, Staff: Amanda Snow Committee Members: Steve Armour, Chrys Beal, Thomas Gose, Gillian Johnston, Joseph Meyer, Charles Muldoon, James Newman, Owen Rinehart, Peter Rizzo, Adam Snow, Tommy Wayman
UMPIRES LLC
Mission Statement: The mission of the USPA Umpires, LLC, is to support all aspects of the umpire services and programs within the United States Polo Association. This includes training and certification, support of the USPA professional umpires, the club and circuit umpire expense reimbursement program, along with the umpire exchange program. LLC Chair: Britt Baker Executive Staff: Charles Muldoon Staff: Bradley Biddle, Steven Lane, Marguerite Mitchell LLC Board Members: Stewart Armstrong, Thomas Biddle Sr., Thomas Gose, Dale Smicklas, Duncan Huyler CEO (Ex-Officio)
Rules/Rules Interpretation Committee Mission Statement: The mission of the Rules Committee is to advise the USPA Chairman and Board of Governors about all aspects of the USPA Rules and Rules Interpretations. Chairman: Thomas Gose Executive Staff: Charles Muldoon, Robert Puetz Staff: Lindsey Ebersbach, Marguerite Mitchell, Steve Lane Committee Members: Carlucho Arellano, Mark Sedacca, Chris Green, Melanja Jones, Michael Carney, Stewart Armstrong, Toby Wayman, Jeffery Scheraga Arena Rules Sub-Committee: Chairman: Chris Green Executive Staff: Charles Muldoon, Robert Puetz Staff: Lindsey Ebersbach, Braddly Biddle, Steve Lane Committee Members: Robin Sanchez, Tom Goodspeed, David Wenning, Amy Fraser, Dan Coleman, Danny Scheraga, David Eldredge, Lisa Nousek 62