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2nd Annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Cup
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New date: Sun., Sept. 7, 2008 Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane Hanna, the 2nd Annual Smithsonian Young Benefactors Polo Cup has been moved to Sunday, September 7. The event will start at 12 noon at the same location. The After-Party at the Mandarin Oriental has also been moved to Sunday and will start at approximately 5 p.m. Thanks, and we’ll see you on Sunday!
West Potomac Park Polo Field Teams for this year include: Attire: Polo Chic
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Team Sponsors
With additional support from
Legacy Concierge
Maserati of Washington
Lounge Sponsor
Room Service Furniture and Event Rentals
Pouring Partners
FIJI Water and Heineken USA
Catering by Ridgewells
12 Noon Gates Open
12:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Exhibition Matches
3 to 4:30 p.m. Smithsonian Cup
5 to 5:30 Trophy Ceremony
6 to 8 p.m. After-Party at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
VIP Tent/Table Sales
Diamond Table $7,500
($1300 Tax Deductible)
One preferred table (10 seats) in the VIP Tent (includes catered buffet and
open bar) and admission for ten to the After-Party. Two complimentary tickets
to the Players & Hosts Committee Reception Friday, September 5th, 2008.
Platinum Table $5,000
($1300 Tax Deductible)
One table (10 seats) in the VIP Tent (includes catered buffet and open bar)
and admission for ten to the After-Party.
Please request tables no later than Monday August 18, 2008 by
calling YB Polo at 202.633.8667. Send guest names by email to ReishmanK@si.edu or
fax to 202.786.2536 no later than
Friday, August 22, 2008.
Ticket Sales
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Web and phone ticket sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 5th. Tickets will be available on Sunday, September 7 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW in Suite 3077.
Smithsonian Young Benefactors Refund Policy
Refunds for Young Benefactors programs may be requested up to three working days prior to the program. No refund will be provided for requests received within three working days of the program. If requests are received prior to three working days before the program, they will be made less a $10 processing fee per ticket. For questions or to request a refund, please contact a Customer Service Representative at 202-633-3030. Please note membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferable.
IDs will be checked at the gate. You must have an ID to drink. Public parking will be available in West Potomac Park lots A, B, and C.
Complimentary shuttle to and from the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W. (Smithsonian Metro) from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. with service to the Mandarin Oriental starting at 4:30 p.m. for the After-Party.
Proceeds will benefit:
