2008 POLO--Third Leg on the Aiken Triple Crown

2008 Polo Match Fact Sheet:
DATE:  Saturday, March 29, 2008
RAIN DATE: Sunday, March 30, 2008
SITE:   Powder House Polo Field, Powder House Road, Aiken SC
GATES OPEN: 11:00am
EVENT START TIME: 1:30 PM

POLO INFO: There will be an opening ceremony, 6- seven minute chukkers, a 20 minute intermission and an awards ceremony at the end of the match.

TICKET PRICES AT EVENT:   Adults - $10; Children - $5 (at the gate event date)
($8/$5 in advance from Aiken Drugs, Floyd & Green, USC Aiken Athletic Dept., Lominick’s Drug Co. or  H. Odell Weeks Activity Center) Tickets will go on sale by February 22, 2008.

PARKING:   General Admission parking $5 …includes souvenir program(s)

VIP HOSPITALITY TENT TICKET: The cost of a ticket is $60 per person (available after March 2 on a limited basis only) and includes lunch, beverages, parking, and admission to the event. Tickets are required for all guests, regardless of age and should be purchased in advance. The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. with the match beginning at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will begin at noon for tent guests and will be catered by Outback Steakhouse. An open bar for tent guests will be provided. Parking is included in the VIP ticket price. No pets or baby strollers permitted in the VIP Tent. For more information on the VIP Hospitality Tent tickets, call Jenny Horn at USCA at 641-3630.

RESERVED FIRST ROW PARKING:   $100 (includes 4 tickets and programs) All reserved parking is being handled by the USC Aiken Athletic Department. Please call (803) 641-3331 with inquiries.

BENEFITS:   Proceeds go to support the USC Aiken Pacer Club, which is the booster organization of the athletic department.  Funds help with scholarships for student-athletes, athletic awards banquet, and general operating and recruiting expenses.

SPECIAL THANKS: Aiken Polo Club for all its help with the Polo teams and Powder House Polo Field

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call USC Aiken Athletic Department at (803) 641-3486

Updated 01.15.08 at 4:10 PM.