Empire Polo Club will once again host the annual youth polo tournament dubbed “Polochella” on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 at 10am.

This free event is open to the public and features a variety of activities for families of all ages including the two-day tournament; instruction for youth on playing polo, silent auction; tailgating; and more.

The tournament will draw young players ages 6-18 from all over the western United States with two team divisions from intermediate (canter/gallop) to experienced (full gallop/canter). The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Most of the local children are not from polo-playing families and have learned to ride on the polo ponies provided by Empire’s Youth Program.

Kids ages 6 and up try their hand at polo with help from retired polo ponies.

A fun-filled reception and dinner will also take at the Tack Room Tavern on the polo grounds Saturday, February 18 from 6pm to 10pm. The dinner is open to all attending the tournament and will feature a DJ. If you are not participating in the tournament but would like to join the party, a donation of $20.00 per person is welcome. Proceeds will go to Empire Polo Clubs Youth Polo Program.

After the Sunday morning children’s tournament, everyone is invited to watch the finals of the four-goal adult tournament on field three at 2:00. Tailgating is welcome!

All who love horses and/or are interested in participating in the sport of polo are encouraged to come out and watch these future champions play on one of the finest fields in America!

Empire Polo Club is located at 81-800 Avenue 51 in Indio. Polochella is played on the Forum Field. For participation in the event, contact Connie Atkinson (760) 899.5102. For general information about attending the event, contact Jill Bonilla (760) 835.6318 or Kate Rust (760) 409.1532. For daily game schedules and general polo information visit EmpirePolo.com.