It is almost time for the 1998 Polo Season to get underway. You can almost hear the thundering of hooves, smell the fresh cut grass, and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon of socializing.

From our first home match on June 7th through the season ending Dayton Invitational, 1998 promises to be another great year for making and renewing friendships, enjoying some family entertainment, and watching the exciting sport of Polo in Dayton.

One notable change:

If there is an activity that you would like to see added to our plans, please let us know. (But don't be surprised if we ask you to take charge of the project.) It is your Polo Club too!

There are many ways to show your support for Dayton Polo, many of which are discussed in this newsletter. Also, don't forget to bring your friends and family along, as we hope that 1998 sees a wider awareness of Dayton Polo and how much fun it is.

Are you or your company looking for a polo match to call your own? Well, then you are in luck as home matches are available for personal or corporate sponsoring.

Levels of sponsorship can range from a few extra passes for your friends to come out and picnic fieldside to hosting a large outing for your employees or customers.

In the past, businesses have also sponsored tournaments and awarded trophies to the victorious teams.

And of course you will be made a part on any Dayton Polo communications (programs, newsletters, etc.), throughout the season.

Please call Duane and/or Dawn Golden at (513) 897-POLO with questions.

The Dayton Polo Field is located 3.5 miles south of Bellbrook, on Sears Road just off of Waynesville Road.

May 31- Sunday at Southern Ohio

June 7 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Southern Ohio
June 14 - Sunday at Louisville
June 21 - Sunday at Southern Ohio 4-Goal Tournament
June 28 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Southern Ohio

July 5 - Sunday at Oakwood
July 12 - Sunday at Cincinnati
July 19 - Sunday at Cincinnati 2-Goal Regional Tournament
July 26 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Oakwood

August 2 - Sunday at Cincinnati 8-Goal Regional Tournament
August 9 - Sunday at Columbus
August 16 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Land Rover (Cincinnati)
August 23 - Sunday at Cincinnati
August 30 - Sunday at Cincinnati 3-Goal Invitational Tournament

September 5 - Saturday @ 12:00 PM USPA 4-Goal Regional Tournament (Day 1)
September 6 - Sunday @ 1:00 PM USPA 4-Goal Regional Tournament (Day 2)
September 13 - Sunday at Cincinnati 6-Goal Tournament
September 20 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Louisville
September 27 - Sunday @ 2:00 PM Cincinnati

For those of you that need more Polo in your life than Sunday afternoons can provide, you can also see the ponies run during scrimmages at the Dayton Polo field.

Here is a way you can support Dayton Polo this season and benefit by receiving a very special membership that you, your family, friends, or business associates can enjoy all season long. Imagine your own parking space and seating fieldside, as the ponies run the field and friends stroll by to socialize. All reserved specifically for you to enjoy at all of our home games.

By purchasing the Golden Patron Membership you will receive the following:

Four season passes
Reserved parking
Reserved seating area in your name
Umbrella table with four chairs

And, best of all, this year this special membership costs only $150 for a whole season of enjoyment. Simply fill out the return form below, mark your desired seating location, enclose your check made payable to Dayton Polo, and let us reserve a space for you.

The 1998 polo program is in the works and we welcome your involvement and comments. A program for each season has been a traditional staple at Dayton Polo. It gives spectators a chance to learn more about the sport and the players. It also gives us a chance to thank those patrons and volunteers that make our Sunday afternoons in the sun possible.

Advertisements have been the primary vehicle that has paid for the production of the programs over the years. We appreciate our advertiser's support year after year in helping preserve this tradition.

This year's program is being produced by the fine folks at Maximum Printing & Graphics. We thank them for their involvement and look forward to their continued participation.

1998 program advertising rates are:

Full Page, Full Color $425
Full Page, Black & White $325
Half Page, Black & White $200
Quarter Page, Black & White $125

Many have been asking how they can get involved with Dayton Polo. It is really quite simple, just call Duane Golden at (513) 897-POLO.

Would you like to work with the horses on Sunday afternoon? The players can always use another groom to lend a hand.