Greenwich Polo East Coast Silver Cup Opener
Players charge upfield at Sunday’s Greenwich Polo Match
On Sunday, June 26, the second of three East Coast Cup series matches was played before a large crowd on a beautiful sunny day at the polo grounds located at Conyers Farm in north Greenwich. The first, the bronze cup series was won by the new powerhouse team La Fe, led by owner Louis Devaleix.
White Birch, the home team founded by Greenwich Polo Club owner Peter Brant was defeated in the end by another newcomer, Level Select CBD by the score of 13-11 in a very close match. Level Select CBD's Ezquil Martinez Ferrario led his team's scoring with 6 goals and White Birch player Pablo Llorente led all scorers with 7 goals.
Greenwich Polo tickets start at $50. per car for open lawn seating with premium options available. Gates open at 1:00 PM. Guests picnic on the grounds bringing their favorite foods and beverages and several gourmet food trucks offer a great menu with craft cocktails offered at the Pony Bar. Leashed dogs are welcome.
After the match Dj's start the dancing and delicious Argentinian barbecue is available.
The next match open to the public takes place on July 10th. Schedule and tickets can be found at greenwichpoloclub.com.
The Greenwich Polo Club is recognized as one of the elite high-goal polo venues in the Northeast. Internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players.
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Registration Open for 43rd Annual Point-to-Point Swim
WestportLocal.com archive photoWestport Weston YMCA CEO Anjali McCormick:
The Westport Weston Family YMCA’s Point-to-Point Compo Beach Charity Open Water Swim, one of Westport’s longest running sporting events, will take place on Saturday, July 10 from 7AM-11AM. The 43rd annual charity swim covers a 1 mile distance and kicks off near the Compo Beach cannons.
All proceeds go to the Y’s aquatics programs to improve aquatics safety in the community, including swim lessons that teach children and adults essential lifesaving water safety skills that build confidence in and around water and help to minimize the risk of drowning.
The charity open water swim draws numerous local swimmers, as well as competitors from New York, New Jersey, Upper New England and across Connecticut, and is separated into four heats based on ability. Advanced swimmers have the first heat at 8:00AM, intermediate swimmers take the second heat at 8:05AM, beginners start at 8:10AM with the fourth and final special needs heat starting at 8:15AM with My Team Triumph.
This year the WWFY is partnering with My Team Triumph a national non-profit athletic ride-along organization created for children, teens, adults and veterans with disabilities who would otherwise not be able to experience endurance events such as open water swims, road races, or triathalons. The group has more than 30 Captains and 200+ volunteers. Captains or special needs athletes are paired with able-bodied angel volunteers who use specialized racing equipment such as a raft to pull their Captain during the race. Special needs athletes who would like to participate must register in advance with My Team Triumph.
Check-in and day-of registration opens at 7AM. Early registration can be done online at westporty.org/43rd and is $50. In person day-of registrations costs $60 and can be done at Compo Beach starting at 7AM. The top three men’s and women’s finishers will win awards. Registered swimmers get an official Point-to-Point swim cap and t-shirt.
The Westport Weston Family YMCA is an inclusive non-profit organization that builds wholeness and wellness in spirit, mind, and body. Our cause is to strengthen the community by developing and nurturing youth, motivating healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. We offer financial assistance for membership and programs and welcome all regardless of needs, challenges, or goals.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
High Tide
12:24 PM
Low Tides
5:46 AM / 5:50 PM
Cockenoe Island Bluffs
The far side of Cockenoe Island was calm and quiet this morning as only the resident bird populations flitted about the narrow trail along the hillside.