20130716 PR-Polo Inaugural Match July 18, 2013
Press Release
Contact: Blaine Wing
Phone: (630) 368-5022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: bwing@oak-brook.org
Oak Brook Polo Club Inaugural Match Friday, July 19th
Oak Brook, Illinois – July 16, 2013 – Do you want to experience polo and watch the exciting “Game
of Kings,” at what is one of the finest polo clubs in America? This is the field where players from
around the world have traveled to compete in a prestigious polo tournaments – even Prince Charles
played in Oak Brook in 1986!
This Friday July 19th at 3:30 p.m. the 2013 inaugural match will kick off on the historic Oak Brook
Polo Club grounds. “Oak Brook is entering an exciting period and revival of the polo sport, and we
are really pleased to announce the launch of our website (www.oakbrookpoloclub.com) and
Facebook page, giving polo fans additional opportunities to interact and get a taste for what polo in
Oak Brook is all about,” said Bev Taylor, an Oak Brook Polo Committee member.
The Oak Brook Polo Club Committee is composed of citizen volunteers who are playing an
instrumental role in its success while providing a fresh look forward. “Like any other sport, polo
needs to continually grow and develop, and polo matches in Oak Brook are a superb way of taking
the game to new audiences,” said Blaine Wing, Assistant Village Manager of Oak Brook.
Following Friday’s match, there will be a 1-hour afterglow party. That party will be in the VIP tent
and general admission and VIP attendees, polo fans, and persons interested in polo are invited to
attend. Light hors d'oeuvres will be passed, music will be played, players will mingling with
attendees, and drinks will be provided. This luxurious affair gives spectators a close and personal
look into the iconic history of polo in Oak Brook.
In 2013, there will be a total of six (6) dates including Friday’s kick-off match. The additional
matches will take place on the following dates with the following thrilling themes:
• Sunday, July 28th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches) – Family Day
• Sunday, August 18th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches) – Classic Car Day
• Sunday, August 25th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches) – TBA
• Sunday, September 15th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches) – UK Day
• Sunday, September 22nd (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches) – Argentina Day
If you would like to view the latest polo updates, please "like us" on our Facebook POLO page or
register for the Village's "notify me" email notification list for further information about tickets,
parking, etc. Just click on the NOTIFY ME button on the left side of the web page and enter in your
contact information.
The Village of Oak Brook is selling General Admission and VIP tickets, as well as season passes
online at www.oak-brook.org/polo, at Village Hall, the Oak Brook Public Library and the Oak Brook
Golf Clubhouse.
About Oak Brook:
Founded in 1958, the Village of Oak Brook is located 15 miles west of downtown Chicago and is in
proximity to the junction of Interstates 88, 294, and 290. The Village consists mostly of residential
subdivisions, with the exception of the Oak Brook Center shopping mall, other retail and office
properties along 22nd Street and Interstate 88. Oak Brook is the home of many corporate offices,
most notably, the world headquarters of McDonald’s Corporation, Ace Hardware, Tree House
Foods, Inland Real Estate and the service club organization Lions Clubs International. Oak Brook is
also known for being one of the few municipalities in the Chicago area that does not levy a property
tax on residents or businesses. To learn more about Oak Brook, please visit http://www.oak-
brook.org.
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