Audi serves as official sponsor of East Coast Open Polo Tournament at Greenwich Polo Club

• Players from the Audi polo team, headed by leading American polo player Nic Roldan, will compete for the Perry Cup in the public match
• Audi will present the ball toss from the 2015 RS 5 along with vehicle displays of the 2015 R8 and 2015 RS 7 models
• An exclusive hospitality event attended by the Audi polo team will be hosted on August 23

August 20, 2015 | HERNDON, Virginia – Audi announced it will be the official luxury automotive sponsor of the East Coast Open at Greenwich Polo Club in alliance with the United States Polo Association®, one of polo’s most prestigious domestic competitions. The Audi polo team will compete in the tournament taking place over three consecutive Sundays from August 23 – September 6 in Greenwich, CT.
“This sponsorship is a natural fit for Audi and underscores our longstanding support of polo in the United States,” said Nathalie Carpenter, Marketing Manager, Audi of America. “We are honored to lend our support to this event as a sponsor and through participation from the Audi polo team.”
During the opening ceremonies, Audi will present the ball toss from the 2015 RS 5, a stunning coupe offering track-inspired performance and industry-leading style, which will also guide each team to center field and transport them to the trophy wagon for the closing ceremony. Additional Audi vehicles will be displayed throughout the event including the 2015 R8 and RS 7 models.
Audi is also supporting the event with an exclusive hospitality experience on August 23 where guests will have the opportunity to meet Audi polo team members, including Roldan, and participate in experiential activities. The first 50 guests with general admission seating who present an Audi key at the Audi VIP tent at each match, will be provided access to the hospitality experience. Audi will also have presence over the course of the tournament at additional VIP hospitality events with other luxury sponsors. The East Coast Open attracts nearly 10,000 spectators throughout the duration of the events in addition to the world’s elite polo players. The preliminary matches of the 20-goal tournament will be live-streamed on ChukkerTV.com and the championship final will be aired on NBC Sports Network on September 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. EDT.
About Audi
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. The Audi Group delivered over 1,741,000 vehicles to customers globally in 2014, and broke all-time company sales records for the 5th straight year in the U.S. Through 2019, AUDI AG plans to invest about 24 billion euros – 70 percent of the investment will flow into the development of new models and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusa.com/newsroom for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.
About the United States Polo Association®
Founded in 1890, the United States Polo Association (USPA) is the national governing body for the sport of polo in North America and is the second oldest sport governing body in the United States preceded only by the United States Tennis Association. With nearly 300 member clubs and 40 national tournaments, the USPA governs polo handicaps, tournament rules and safety regulations, to ensure the welfare and well being of both horse and player. Funded by sales from the officially licensed consumer brand, U.S. Polo Assn., the USPA purposefully re-invests revenue by underwriting numerous development programs to expand and sustain the sport of polo.
About Greenwich Polo Club
Established in 1981 by Peter Brant, the Greenwich Polo Club is the venue for high-goal polo during the summer season in the U.S. Nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Greenwich, CT and internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players, Greenwich Polo Club hosts public USPA high-goal polo matches on Sundays throughout the summer. For more information, images, player information and team stats about Greenwich Polo Club, please visit greenwichpoloclub.com, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook and Instagram. #GreenwichPolo is the official hashtag for the season.
SOURCE: Audi