SPINK & SON WELCOMES A PARTNERSHIP WITH COWDRAY PARK POLO CLUB
Spink & Son is delighted to announce that it has agreed a three year partnership with Cowdray Park Polo Club to supply the club's membership badges. The polo club, often called 'the home of British polo', and the site of some of the best UK High Goal matches, Cowdray have directed the Spink Special Commissions to produce new designs for the club's Playing and Non-Playing members' badges. Spink is also pleased to sponsor the 15 goal Cicero Cup tournament at Cowdray Park. The Spink Cicero Cup final will be on 29th May 2017.
In the heart of a thriving 16,500 acre West Sussex estate, Cowdray Park Polo Club was formed in 1910 and later revived by John 3rd Viscount Cowdray. over 450 polo matches are played during Cowdray Park's season which lasts from late April to late September and the highlight of the entire UK polo calendar continues to be the British Open, often described as the 'Wimbledon of Polo'. The world's leading players compete in the British Open Championship, the Final for which attracts some 12,000 spectators who enjoy the thrilling action as well as a retail village, bars and food options, marching bands and often an aerobatic display. Spink will be in attendance on this grand day on 23rd July this year.
Peter Barfoot, Chairman of Cowdray Park Polo Club says "We are delighted to welcome Spink as a new partner. I feel sure our members will be looking forward to the arrival of their new season badges with great interest."
Spink's Global Managing Director, Tim Hirsch adds "In its 350 year history, Spink has had much association with the Crown, the armed forces and sport. How fitting it is that we should now support the 'Sport of Kings' and one of the most prestigious polo clubs. We look forward with great anticipation to our partnership with Cowdray.