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Presented by BMW
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The BMW International Polo Series, against a touring international team, is played in July / August each year.
The first Test (always on a Sunday) is played at Shongweni, near Durban and the second Test, played a week later,
is held at the Inanda Club in Sandton.
The SA Polo Association is delighted to announce that our South African polo team will be playing against a team
from New Zealand in the 2008 BMW International Polo Series in August this year. This will be the fifth tour by
New Zealand with previous tours seeing a home win in 1972 followed by three losses in 1981, 1992 and 2000.
Our team will be keen to redress this imbalance in the spirit of the age-old rivalry between our two countries.
The dates for the 2008 International's are:
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For more information please contact the SA Polo Association on:
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3 Hazel Road, Durban, 4001, South Africa |
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+ 27 (0)31 3033 903 |
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+ 27 (0)88 031 3033 903 |
| Email: |
sapolo@saol.com |
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WEST BANK DAY TICKETS give you access to the West Bank at Shongweni. This is the same side as the BMW Marquee and there are grandstands to sit on as well as space for your own picnics.
R80 (including VAT) |
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EAST BANK DAY TICKETS give you access to the East Bank at Shongweni. There are no grandstands on this side and all public on both banks are welcome to bring their own drinks and picnics to enjoy the day. These tickets also give you easy access to the children's entertainment area.
R50 (including VAT) |
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CHILDREN U/12
FREE! |
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EAST BANK PICNIC TICKETS give you access to picnic sites located on the East Bank (opposite side to the BMW Marquee). Each site is surrounded by white picket fencing and includes tickets for 10 people, 10 chairs with covers, 2 trestle tables with linen and a 3m x 3m draped marquee. (minimum 10 people per site)
R3275 per site of 10 (excluding VAT) |
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WEST BANK PICNIC TICKETS give you access to the beautifully situated sites on the West Bank immediately below the BMW Marquee. Each site features a 3m x 3m draped marquee and is surrounded by white picket fencing. It also includes tickets for 10 people, 10 chairs with covers and 2 trestle tables with linen. From here you can enjoy prime viewing of all the speed & action of this thrilling game. (minimum 10 people per site)
R3530 per site of 10 (excluding VAT) |
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BMW MARQUEE TICKETS These are the top-of-the-range tickets which provide the very best viewing and a unique opportunity to entertain your clients in the stylish BMW Marquee where it all happens. A delicious 3 course meal, wine, VIP treatment and a chance to meet the players allows for a truly enjoyable day. Having a table in the BMW Marquee provides numerous networking opportunities and really allows you and your clients to enjoy the day to the full. (10 people per table)
R6800 per table of 10 (excluding VAT) |
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| PROGRAMME OF EVENTS |
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| Sunday 10th August - Shongweni |
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| 11.30am – 12.30pm |
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BMW Development Trophy: SA Schools vs SA Juniors |
| 12.30pm – 1.00pm |
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Field Foundation |
| 1.00pm – 1.20pm |
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BMW Car Parade |
| 1.20pm – 1.40pm |
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BMW Static Car Display |
| 1.40pm – 2.00pm |
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Equestrian Tent Pegging Display |
| 2.00pm – 2.10pm |
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Pony Parade |
| 2.10pm – 2.20pm |
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Stick & Ball Demonstration |
| 2.20pm – 2.25pm |
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National Anthems |
| 2.30pm |
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BMW International: South Africa vs New Zealand |
| 4.15pm |
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Prize-Giving Ceremony |
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| HOW TO BUY TICKETS |
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Day tickets need not be bought beforehand as they can be acquired at the gate on the day. All BMW VIP Marquee tickets as well as Marquee site bookings must be pre-purchased through the SA Polo Association. All East Bank Picnic and West Bank Premium tickets must be pre-purchased through Ward Events:
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How to get there from Durban:
Take the N3 toll road to Pietermaritzburg. After the Marianhill Plaza, take the first off-ramp, signposted "Assagay/Shongweni". Turn right over the bridge, crossing over the freeway, and then continue for about one kilometre. The polo field is on the left and clearly signposted.
How to get there from Pietermaritzburg:
Take the N3 toll road to Durban. Take the last off-ramp before the Marianhill Plaza, signposted "Assagay/Shongweni". Turn left at the top (do not go over the bridge) and continue for about one kilometre. The polo field is on the left and clearly signposted.
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DAY TICKETS give you access to anywhere non pre-booked at Inanda. You can take your own picnic and enjoy the day from the sidelines
R100 (including VAT) |
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CHILDREN U/12
FREE |
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WEST BANK VIP BOX SITES are situated on the centre line offering prime viewing. All sites come with chairs and a trestle table. Included in the cost are tickets, parking (limited to one per couple) as well as official brochures of the event. A gourmet picnic hamper can be pre-ordered for this area and a cash bar service is available with a pre-order facility. (minimum 10 people per site)
R330 (excluding VAT) |
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WEST BANK BOX SITES are situated below the marquees on the West Bank, on either side of the VIP sites and can seat upwards of 10 people. All sites come with chairs and a trestle table. Included in the cost are tickets, parking (limited to one per couple) as well as official brochures of the event. A gourmet picnic hamper can be pre-ordered for this area and a cash bar service is available with a pre-order facility. (minimum 10 people per site)
R185 (excluding VAT) |
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EAST BANK PICNIC SITES are located on the East Bank and can seat upwards of 10 people. All sites come with chairs and a trestle table. Included in the cost are tickets, parking (limited to one per couple) as well as official brochures of the event. A gourmet picnic hamper can be pre-ordered for this area and a cash bar service is available with a pre-order facility. (minimum 10 people per site)
R265 (excluding VAT) |
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BMW MARQUEE TICKETS These are the top-of-the-range tickets which provide the very best viewing and a unique opportunity to entertain your clients in the stylish BMW Marquee where it all happens. A delicious 3 course meal, wine as well as a full bar until after lunch, VIP treatment and a chance to meet the players allows for a truly enjoyable day. Having a table in the BMW Marquee provides numerous networking opportunities and really allows you and your clients to enjoy the day to the full. (10 people per table)
R13200 per table of 10 (excluding VAT) |
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| PROGRAMME OF EVENTS |
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| Sunday 17th August - Inanda |
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| 11.30am – 12.30pm |
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Development Trophy: Highveld Invitation vs Free State Invitation |
| 12.30pm – 12.50pm |
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Field Foundation Band |
| 12.50pm – 1.00pm |
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Chivas Whisky / Wanted Magazine Relay Race |
| 12.55pm – 1:00pm |
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Sky-High Parachutists |
| 1.00pm – 1.20pm |
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BMW Car Parade |
| 1.20pm – 1.40pm |
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BMW Static Car Display |
| 1.40pm – 2.00pm |
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Equestrian Tent Pegging Display |
| 2.00pm – 2.10pm |
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Pony Parade |
| 2.10pm – 2.20pm |
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Stick & Ball Demonstration |
| 2.20pm – 2.25pm |
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National Anthems |
| 2.30pm |
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BMW International: South Africa vs New Zealand |
| 4.15pm |
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Prize-Giving Ceremony |
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| HOW TO BUY TICKETS |
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| Day tickets need not be bought beforehand as they can be acquired at the gate on the day. All BMW VIP Marquee tickets must be pre-purchased through the SA Polo Association. All other marquee sites, VIP box, box and picnic tickets must be pre-purchased through PLU: |
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| DIRECTIONS |
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From the M1 take the Grayston Road offramp and continue up the hill to the Rivonia Road intersection. Turn left into Rivonia Road and continue all the way past Sandton City and St Davids Marist College. Immediately after this turn left into Central Avenue. Continue downhill through several intersections and then turn left into 5th Avenue. This becomes Forest Drive after a sharp bend in the road to the right and the gates of Inanda are almost immediately on the left.
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