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Saturday 20 September 2025
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With Argentina Polo School Leading the Way
As the southern summer approaches its peak, the Mar del Plata Polo Club is preparing to raise its gates for the 2025/26 polo season — an occasion marked by elegance, competition, and the revival of Argentina’s storied polo traditions. This year, the club’s festivities are underpinned by a powerful collaboration: Argentina Polo School steps in as the main sponsor, bringing renewed energy, resources, and vision to both newcomers and seasoned players alike.
Nestled just outside the renowned beach city of Mar del Plata, the Mar del Plata Polo Club has long been a beacon for polo lovers. Its lush fields, high-quality facilities, stables, club house, and scenic landscape make it one of the most attractive venues in Argentina for both domestic tournaments and international polo tourism. From aesthetic charm to sporting prestige, it strikes a delicate balance between tradition and modernity.
Argentina Polo School is not just sponsoring the season — in many ways, it's shaping its spirit. As one of the premier institutions for training, the School offers lessons from beginner level through advanced chukkas, personalized coaching, and programs designed to enhance both skill and understanding of the game.
With their sponsorship, the School is investing in infrastructure improvements, expanded tournament schedules, and enriched programming — particularly for youth and newcomers to the sport. Their goal: broadening access while maintaining the high standards of polo excellence Argentina is known for.
Here are some of the expected highlights this season:
Enhanced Training & Coaching Programs
Argentina Polo School will be offering expanded sessions (both for beginners and advanced players).
Emphasis on raising handicaps, game tactics, horse management, and field strategies.
Tournament Calendar
In-house and friendly tournaments to kick off early, allowing players to warm up before more formalized competition.
Junior tournaments to continue growing, giving younger players a platform to showcase talent.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Upgrades to fields and stables are planned, meant to assure top-notch playing conditions.
Additional support services (veterinary, tack, equipment) getting streamlined thanks to School involvement.
Cultural & Social Events
Alongside sport, there will be the traditional social gatherings — evenings, dinners, and events combining appreciation for Argentine culture with polo.
Opportunities for spectators and non-players to engage through lessons or visit days.
There are several reasons the 2025/26 season is anticipated with special excitement:
Growth & Accessibility: Argentina Polo School’s backing means more outreach, particularly to players who may not have had access before. This helps sustain and grow the sport’s base.
Elevated Standards: With better coaching, improved facilities, and increased competition, the level of play is likely to rise, which in turn draws in higher level international interest.
Tourism Synergy: Mar del Plata already draws visitors for its beaches, architecture, and summer culture. Polo adds another layer to the attraction and Argentina Polo School’s global promotion helps bring new eyes and guests.
Sustainability and Modernization: The joint effort signals that polo in Argentina is evolving: adopting better practices, integrating modern training methods, and focusing on horse welfare and environmental responsibility.
As the dust settles and the first chukkas are played, here are some things to watch for:
Which teams rise early in competition — often, the outcome of early tournaments sets momentum.
New players making breakthroughs — thanks to Argentina Polo School’s programs, there may be surprising talent from juniors or amateurs.
Innovations in the spectator experience — streaming, analytics, or social components could grow.
The impact of the season’s improvements — do facility upgrades and coaching enhancements yield observable gains in play, turnout, or horse welfare?
The 2025/26 polo season at Mar del Plata Polo Club, with Argentina Polo School as its main sponsor, promises to be more than just a series of matches — it’s a renewal. A renewal of competition, of inclusion, of high standards, and perhaps most importantly, of love for a sport that threads through Argentine identity. For players and fans alike, this is a season to mark in the calendar.
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