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Guards Polo Club Membership Brochure 2010TRANSCRIPT
M E M B E R S H I P
Guards Polo Club
members enjoy
so much more than
the best polo…
WELCOME
Membership at Guards Polo Club is all about enjoying polo in a relaxed and inspiring setting
surrounded by family and friends. As well as welcoming back established members, Guards
Polo Club would like to open its doors to people who are yet to discover exactly what this
exhilarating and skilful sport has to offer.
ICONIC CLUBHOUSE
All members, players and their guests will be able to sample the luxury that is the iconic
Clubhouse at Smith’s Lawn. Officially opened by HM The Queen in April 2009, it has
received much approval from the Club’s members. This elegant building provides a fitting
Clubhouse for Europe’s premier polo club. It offers both formal and informal dining options,
plus an extensive patio seating area offering great views of the game on both The Queen’s
and Duke’s Grounds.
MEMBERSHIP
As a member of Guards Polo Club you, plus three guests, can be part of a Club that’s
proud of its royal patronage and glorious English setting in Windsor Great Park.
BENEFITS OF BEING A GUARDS POLO CLUB MEMBER:
BENEFITS ON THE QUEEN’S CUP FINAL AND CARTIER INTERNATIONAL POLO DAYS
Access to over 400 matches throughoutthe Polo Season (April to September)
Guards Polo Club Membership Pack whichincludes: 1 enamel Member’s badge, 3further Guests Badges, 1 car pass allowingprivileged entry to Windsor Great Park,Yearbook and a fixtures List and a welcomeletter from the Chairman
Access to the Members’ Only ClubhouseRestaurant and Bar
Grandstand seating overlooking TheQueen’s and The Duke’s Grounds
Parking adjacent to the Clubhouse
Privileged access to Overseas Polo Clubs
An exciting calendar of Members’ Events
A weekly e-newsletter
Printed newsletter
Children’s Play Area
Advanced priority ticket booking.
Book lunch for up to 10 people in theMembers’ Only Marquee
Discounted tickets in the South Stand forCartier International Polo
Exclusive Members’ Only car parking
Members’ Only Bar at Cartier InternationalPolo
Members’ Only Breakfast at CartierInternational Polo
THE SETTING
Windsor Great Park, home to Guards Polo Club since 1955, has played a major role in the
history of kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. Its 5,000 acres have served as a hunting
ground for Edward The Confessor and provided timber from planted oaks for use by the
Navy under Queen Elizabeth I. Changing times have seen the recent building of Savill
Gardens’ Visitors Centre behind our Polo Grounds and enhancements to the Heather and
Valley Gardens adjacent to the Club.Within the park, deer with blood lines which date back
500 years still roam.
THE CLUB
A typical day at Guards Polo Club starts with the Clubhouse. Excellent bar food which is
available daily plus a three-course lunch is served on Sundays. Polo starts at 3pm at
weekends and 3.30pm during the week (Tuesday-Friday), followed by match
presentations and afternoon tea. Our polo season runs from April to September offering
over 400 matches.The Club's facilities can, at certain times during the season, be hired by
members for private functions.
SOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
The following is a selection from the 400 games that are free for members and guests:The La Martina Queen Mother’s Centenary Trophy Final
Ivan The Terrible Twilight Polo
Jack Wills Varsity Polo, Oxford v Cambridge & Eton v Harrow matches
Gulf Co-Operation Council Day
The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor and Mountbatten Cup Finals
The Ganjam Jaipur Trophy and Asia Cup
The Archie David, Caterham & Claude Pert Cup Finals
The Schools & Universities Polo Association Match (Young England v Young Ireland)
The Duke of Cornwall Final
The Autumn Nations Final
Discounted tickets are available in advance for members for the following dates:The Queen’s Cup Final
Cartier International Polo
For up to date details of all matches throughout the season see our Fixtures List at
www.guardspoloclub.com
NEW TO THE GAME OF POLO?
Polo is played by teams of four players. Matches are divided into periods of time called
chukkas which last between 7 and 7 1⁄2 minutes each. Every player is handicapped on a scale
from -2 to 10 goals, with beginners starting at -2 and 10 being the best.There are only ever
around a dozen players sporting a 10-goal handicap in the world at any one time. Each
match/tournament has a handicap limit for entry and the sum of the four players’ handicaps
must be within those set by tournament limits. For low and intermediate goal matches, four
chukkas will be played; while five are played for medium; and six for high goal matches.
After every goal is scored the teams change ends. Players can change ponies at any time,
however they usually do this at the end of a chukka.
For further assistance or to view the facilities please contact the Membership Secretary:
Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP
Direct Dial. +44 (0)1784 221091 Facsimile. +44 (0)1784 471336
Email. [email protected]
www.guardspoloclub.com
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPFOR THE 2010 POLO SEASONwww.guardspoloclub.com
Joining Fee: Annual Subscription:
Club Membership £150 £300
Joint Club Membership £150 £400
16-24 Membership £75 £150
APPLICANT 1 APPLICANT 2
Title: Title:
Forenames: Forenames:
Surname: Surname:
Telephone: Telephone:
Mobile: Mobile:
E-mail: E-mail:
Date of birth: Date of birth:
Job Title: Job Title:
Company: Company:
For joint membership both members must live at the same address.
Address:
Postcode:
PROPOSER: Please provide a character reference from an appropriate source e.g. another member of Guards Polo Club, the membership secretary of another club of which you are a member or your current employer
Name: Organisation:
Recommendation:
Signature:
DECLARATION:
I apply to become a member of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited. Jointly with all other members of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited I undertake to contribute one pound (or less if required) to the assets of
Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited if it should be wound up whilst I am a member, to be used for payment of its debts and liabilities and the costs, charges and expenses of its winding-up.
I understand that my membership is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited.These are available on the Club website at
www.guardspoloclub.com/incorporation.html or can be inspected at the Club offices.
I hereby agree that, upon election, I will abide by the rules of Guards Polo Club.
Signature: Signature:
Applicant 1 Applicant 2
Date: Date:
Please attach a cheque to cover the joining fee and first years subscription as well as your completed Direct Debit Mandate for all future years subscriptions. Subscriptions are due on 5th January each
year. Please return to Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP
If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact the Membership Secretary.
Telephone: +44 (0)1784 221091 E-mail: [email protected]
In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.
Joining Fee: Annual Subscription:
Club Membership £150 £300
Joint Club Membership £150 £400
16-24 Membership £75 £150
APPLICANT 1 APPLICANT 2
Title: Title:
Forenames: Forenames:
Surname: Surname:
Telephone: Telephone:
Mobile: Mobile:
E-mail: E-mail:
Date of birth: Date of birth:
Job Title: Job Title:
Company: Company:
For joint membership both members must live at the same address.
Address:
Postcode:
PROPOSER: Please provide a character reference from an appropriate source e.g. another member of Guards Polo Club, the membership secretary of another club of which you are a member or your current employer
Name: Organisation:
Recommendation:
Signature:
DECLARATION:
I apply to become a member of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited. Jointly with all other members of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited I undertake to contribute one pound (or less if required) to the assets of
Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited if it should be wound up whilst I am a member, to be used for payment of its debts and liabilities and the costs, charges and expenses of its winding-up.
I understand that my membership is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited.These are available on the Club website at
www.guardspoloclub.com/incorporation.html or can be inspected at the Club offices.
I hereby agree that, upon election, I will abide by the rules of Guards Polo Club.
Signature: Signature:
Applicant 1 Applicant 2
Date: Date:
Please attach a cheque to cover the joining fee and first years subscription as well as your completed Direct Debit Mandate for all future years subscriptions. Subscriptions are due on 5th January each
year. Please return to Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP
If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact the Membership Secretary.
Telephone: +44 (0)1784 221091 E-mail: [email protected]
In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.
Instruction to your Bank or
Building Society to pay by Direct Debits
Name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society
To:The Manager
Address
Bank/Building Society
Postcode
Name(s) of Account Holder(s)
Bank/Building Society Account Number
Branch Sort Code
Reference Number
Originator’s Identification Number
6 3 0 1 7 4
Signature(s)
Date
Instruction to your Bank or Building Society
Please pay Guards Polo Club Direct Debits from the
account detailed in this Instruction subject to the
safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I
understand that this Instruction may remain with Guards
Polo Club and, if so, details will be passed electronically to
my Bank/Building Society
Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions from some types of account
This guarantee should be detached and retained by the Payer.
The Direct Debit Guarantee
• This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.
• The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank and Building Society.
• If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change Guards Polo Club will notify you 30 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.
• If an error is made by Guards Polo Club or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.
• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by contacting your Bank or Building Society. Please also inform Guards Polo Club.
In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.
Please fill in the whole form using a ball point pen and send to: Guards PoloClub, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP