St. Moritz
Polo Club
established 1899
26-28 July 2024
THE COUNTRY SUMMER POLO CUP ST.MORITZ 2024
Low goal Polo at it’s best
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable summer tournament set amidst the breathtaking Engadin mountain scenery. Over three days, immerse yourself in the thrill of Polo with six international teams showcasing their skills, accompanied by 80 magnificent Polo horses. Indulge in delightful local cuisine served right at the Polo field, while enjoying fantastic entertainment. Best of all, entrance is free!
22-25 July 2024
POLO SCHOOL
Learn to play Polo under the guidance of a professional
Unleash your Polo potential with our Polo school! Led by pros, we'll guide you from the basics to brilliance. Jump in and experience Polo in St. Moritz – no prior riding experience required!
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St. Moritz Polo Club
History of summer Polo in St. Moritz
The history of the summer Polo in St. Moritz goes back 120 years, to the year 1899, when English officers played Polo on the polo field in St. Moritz. In 1901 they were transferred to South Africa - the temporary end of Polo in St. Moritz. The old summer polo field in St. Moritz and the Polo field in Hamburg (Germany) are the oldest intercontinental polo fields in Europe. Between 1960 and 1964, summer Polo tournaments were held on the Polo field for the first time again, the organizers were Christian Mathis, then President of the St. Moritz Polo Club, Andrea Badrutt, Dr Pierin Berry and former mayor Christian Gartmann. In 1991 the newly built San Gian polo pitch was inaugurated by the Spanish heir to the throne, Prince Felipe.
Through the initiative of Reto Gaudenzi, then President of the St Moritz Polo Club and President of the SPA Swiss Polo Association, together with Peter Märky as OK President, the Swiss Open took place in St. Moritz in 1992, the European Polo Championships in 1993 and the World Polo Championship in 1995. This was also broadcast worldwide on television with an incredibly exciting final: Brazil against Argentina. Several years later, smaller friendly matches were played, with the help of Claudio Conrad and Peter Märky.
The summer tournament under the leadership of Daniela Märky and Gian-Andrea Conrad got a revival in the middle of the Engadin's dream landscape. Reto Gaudenzi has been back in the OK since 2020 and together with Gian Andrea and Daniela the beautiful Country Summer Polo Cup was created - low goal at is ’best!
With your engagement and your financial support we are able to organize a beautiful summer tournament every year.
Next to a wonderful tournament we also organize a Polo School for locals and tourist.
Only with your support we can keep the Polo Spirit in St. Moritz and also make it even more attractive and approachable in the beautiful Engadin Summer.
We send every year a mailer with information and an invitation to a members Apéro, and we would love to see you at the field, or even playing. If you wish further details, wish to play or support the tournament further please contact us.
Meet the Team
Contact
St. Moritz Polo Club c/o Hotel Steffani
Via Traunter plazzas 6
7500 St. Moritz
Switzerland
+41 (0)81 836 96 96