The Children’s Centre is looking for businesses to support the Isle of Man’s first ever corporate charity polo challenge which takes place on July 4th and 5th at Great Meadow, Castletown. All funds raised will go towards The Children’s Centre’s charitable projects, such as the Child Contact Centre, which help families and children across the Island. There are opportunities for a business to become the event’s headline sponsor, or to book corporate packages to take part in the challenge matches, receive expert polo coaching, and enjoy a great weekend with clients and staff. In addition to the polo matches, entertainment over the weekend will include complimentary drinks, canapes and a buffet, and on July 4th there’s an evening soiree.

Juana Warburton, Development Manager at The Children’s Centre, commented:

“It promises to be a fantastic social and sporting occasion and we’re extremely grateful to the Triskelion Polo Club for allowing us to stage this fundraising weekend. This is a brand new event and an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in trying one of the Island’s fastest growing sports. We would love to hear from any businesses wishing to take on the prestigious role of headline sponsor, or to take advantage of one of the fantastic corporate packages.”

Businesses can book a corporate package for up to 10 people, which includes being able to have their own team taking part in the challenge. Teams will include a professional polo player provided by the Triskelion Polo Club, and three players (which can be staff, clients or other guests). All players can be given advice and training by expert polo coaches, and three group polo lessons are included in the package which costs ?1,200.

Frazer Houston, General Manager at the Triskelion Polo Club, commented:

“We’re delighted to support The Children’s Centre’s polo challenge. Polo is a very sociable and friendly sport with matches being an important social occasion as well as a sporting event. It’s also much more accessible than most people think – we have already taught many complete novices at our polo school, most of whom do not own their own ponies. This degree of accessibility makes the sport ideal for corporate entertainment, and charity fundraising.”

For more information, or to book a corporate package, contact The Children’s Centre by emailing juanawarburton@thechildrenscentre.org.im or phoning 676076.

The Triskelion Polo Club offers a range of taster sessions for those new to polo, and training sessions for all ages and all abilities. For more information go to www.triskelionpolo.club/ – or email polo@triskelionpolo.club or phone 272547.

Photo - Action from a recent polo match organised by the Triskelion Polo Club on Ballaugh beach. Photo by Elaine Dewhirst.