We are delighted to announce the Performance Pathway players that have been selected to play in two junior matches, to be played alongside the VL 4-Goal Final and Semi-Finals at Black Bears Polo Club on 26 August and 1 September. The Colts Cup and Stagshead Trophy were both last played in 2022, and the HPA is excited to be able to add these matches back to the junior roster.

The Colts Cup will be played off a 2-goal handicap on 26 August, while the Stagshead Trophy will be played at 1-goal level on 1 September. This is an ideal opportunity for teams, coaches, and patrons to watch the professionals of the future as they compete for these prestigious titles. Former winners of the Colts Cup, established in 2002, include Matt Perry, Tommy Severn, Milly Hine, and England captain Tommy Beresford, while the Stagshead Trophy has been lifted by many recognisable names since its inception in 1988, among them Jack Hyde, Ned Hine, and Richard le Poer.

The teams for 2024 are:

THE COLTS CUP – 26 AUGUST, 11am at Black Bears Polo Club

RED

Scarlett PICKSLEY (-1)

Charlie HODGES (0)

Nicholas HILLIER (1)

Rufus ULOTH (2)

BLUE

Atticus BURNETT (-1)

Lucas STERN (0)

Archie HESELTINE (1)

Frederick Farquharson (2)

RESERVE: Tegan BRISTOW (0)

THE STAGSHEAD TROPHY – 1 September, 11am at Black Bears Polo Club

BLUE

Lillia Hart (0)

Marcus PEJKOVIC (0)

Matias MALDONADO (0)

Charlie HIPWOOD (1)

Coach: Malcolm Borwick

RED

Jemima WALKER (0)

Tegan Bristow (0)

Wilfred BATE (0)

Kaspar BUDD (1)

Coach: David Ashby

RESERVE: Hugh BATE (0)

Entry is free for both events, and we will be joined by Jessecco Prosecco serving a range of refreshments on both dates. You can also watch the exciting action from the 4 Goal VL Super League which will showcase the best of low-goal polo with the zone winners from Central, West, North, and East playing on 26 August to battle for a spot in the coveted final on 1 September. Members are encouraged to come along and show support for our juniors, who have been working incredibly hard on the Performance Pathway programme this year. Will you spot the next big name in polo?