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Triangle Charity Polo Classic to Benefit

Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center

Special event will showcase polo match, tailgating,

and divot stomping for fans of all ages

Seeking volunteers to help with registration, safety, to asnwer questions, and sell merchandise

RALEIGH, N.C. Triangle Charity Polo Classic brought to you by La Cosa Bella Events will take place on June 8 at MacNair’s Country Acres, 4321 Tryon Road in Raleigh from noon - 6:30 p.m. The Triangle Area Polo Club (TAPC) will compete against the Atlanta Regional Polo Center in a benefit match to support Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center, the premiere caregiving organization in the Triangle that assists family and professional caregivers in obtaining relevant, timely, and comprehensive information. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center. Tickets can be purchased in advanced of the event for $15 per person online at www.trianglecharitypoloclassic.com or at the gate for $20 and children under 10 years old are free. General admission parking is $10. Special Tailgate Packages are also available for those who’d like to park by the field.

Gates open at noon for those attendees that want to take part in the pre-match tailgating festivities. The Parade of Teams starts at 2 p.m., followed by the Opening Ceremony at 2:15 p.m., with the polo action beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Attendees can bring their own chairs and pack a picnic lunch or food, snacks and drinks can be purchased on-site from food trucks. A limited number of tickets are available for the Umstead VIP Food & Beverage Tent.Throughout the afternoon, there will be contests with prizes for "Best Hat", "Best Dressed Spectator" and "Best Tailgate". At halftime, spectators are invited to take part in the traditional divot stomp on the field, to replace the grass divots turned over by the horses during play.

The sport of polo was first played more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest team sports in history. The tradition continues in the Triangle with beautiful equine athletes and their mounts competing at top speeds in an exhilarating competition sure to thrill those in attendance.

Competing in the charity match for the TAPC will be club owner David Brooks, a professional player who started the Club to get people in the Triangle involved in the sport. The club is sanctioned by the U.S. Polo Association (USPA), the sport’s national governing body, and offers lessons for people of all skill levels, safe and dependable polo ponies for rent or sale and organized polo leagues. TAPC also welcomes spectators to free Sunday Polo exhibitions in the spring, summer and fall at Crooked Creek Farm in Hurdle Mills.

"We are looking forward to a friendly, competitive polo match and introducing attendees to the fast paced action," said Triangle Polo Club Owner, David Brooks. "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to help raise awareness and funds to support such a wonderful charity in Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center," added Brooks. "This particular charity and its mission resonate with many people, as everyone is touched by caregiving and will or has found themselves in the role as a caregiver."

"Guiding Lights has served over 4,000 caregivers who are assisting loved ones, typically older adults, since opening in 2010. Most of our programs and services are offered to caregivers at no charge, so we absorb a majority of the costs to provide information, referral education and support to caregivers in our community," said Executive Director,Nicole Bruno. "We are so grateful to the Triangle Area Polo Club for putting on this charitable event to help us continue our work."

To receive additional information on the Triangle Charity Polo Classic and how to get involved, visit www.trianglecharitypoloclassic.com. To learn more about the TAPC, visit www.triangleareapolo.org. For more information on Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Network, visit www.guidinglightsnc.org.

About Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center

Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center provides free assistance to family and professional caregivers looking for relevant, timely and comprehensive information. Guiding Lights strives to diminish the fear, doubt and overwhelming stress that often accompany caring for an ill or aging loved one. Based in Raleigh, Guiding Lights serves Wake, Orange and Durham Counties. Guiding Lights has been approved as a 501(c)3 private nonprofit organization.

About Triangle Area Polo Club
Triangle Area Polo Club is sanctioned by the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) and is dedicated to advancing the sport of polo in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The club provides many different opportunities to participate as a player or spectator and has programs for all ages and skill levels.

About MacNair’s Country Acres
MacNair’s Country Acres has been boarding horses and teaching horseback riding since 1972. MacNair’s is located on 280 acres just minutes from downtown Raleigh. The Hunter/Jumper/Dressage facility offers boarding, training, lessons and showing, both on and off the farm and we compete at local through USEF AA shows. For those without a horse, our Riding School lesson horses and ponies have a variety of specialties.