Guards Polo Club

The Meyado Archie David Cup Final 2008

Held on 29/06/08.

Guards Polo Club Members' annual badges and car passes are valid at this event.

Teams enter from all over the country for the opportunity to play in the final of The Meyado Archie David Cup. Qualifying rounds take place at several other polo clubs in the early stages of the tournament, so if you want a chance to see your home team compete at Smith’s Lawn this is the event to watch. Arrive early and enjoy a picnic with family and friends or simply take in the glorious views of Windsor Great Park.  

Programme

Sunday 29th June 2008

10am Gates Open

1pm Lunch commences for all pre-booked members & their guests

3pm The Meyado Archie David Cup Final

Followed by The Presentation of Prizes

Getting to the Event

Driving to the event
Printable Map
Find directions to Guards Polo Club.
Private vehicles entering Windsor Great Park must display a valid vehicle pass. Passes can be pre-booked or bought on the day (at a cost of £20 per car).

Public Transport
By Rail: Sunningdale Station from Waterloo - approx 2.2 miles from Gate B (Blacknest) Egham Station from Waterloo - approx 4.5 miles from Gate B (Blacknest). A taxi will then be required to get to Guards Polo Club.
By Air: Heathrow Airport (10 miles drive)
By Helicopter: Please call Coworth Park on 01344875155 for permission to land. Coworth Park is 5 minutes away from the event by car.

Local taxi companies
Ascot Cars 01344 872472
Cedar Cars 01344 872666
Gemini Cars 01784 471111
Ascot Taxis 01344 874237
Egham Taxis 01784 433933
A Line Taxis 01784 430609

Entry is free for licensed taxis

Staying near the event

Guards Polo Club is pleased to recommend  

The Royal Berkshire Ramada Plaza
London Road
Sunninghill
Ascot
Berkshire
Tel: +44 (0)1344 623322
Fax: +44 (0)1344 627100
Web: http://www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/
Email: sales.royalberkshire@ramadajarvis.co.uk

Dress Code

• All areas: Smart casual - no jeans, trainers or sportswear.
• Bar area: No shorts or vests.
• Restaurant: Trousers, collared shirts & jackets (gentlemen)
• This is an outdoor event and all seating is uncovered please dress appropriately for the weather.

Food

• Members can pre-book tables in the Members' Restaurant - Please book online or contact the ticket office on 01784 437797
• Picnics can be pre-booked for collection on the day - Please call Wicker & Wine on 0207 371 7750 or see their website www.wickerandwine.co.uk
• Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and drink to the event. The majority of spectators using this option prefer to picnic close to their car
• BBQs are NOT permitted due to damage caused to our grounds

Tickets

• Please ensure your party have their relevant car passes before arriving at the event. Cars arriving without car passes will be charged £20 to enter the event (this is non-refundable)
• There are no collection points for tickets
• Tickets booked before 19th June will be sent by 1st class post shortly after booking. Tickets booked after this date will be held in the ticket office for collection on the day of the event.
• Free entry for children under 14
• Please check your tickets carefully as mistakes cannot always be rectified
• Please look after tickets as duplicates cannot be issued
• No access to grandstand seating or the Clubhouse Bar Area without the correct tickets
• No monies can be refunded under any circumstances
• Please note a seat ticket is required for each child, however small babies under 2 years old may sit on your lap
• Ticket holders consent to the photographing, recording and filming of themselves as event attendees
• Clubhouse Bar Access is only available to Members and Ticket holders
• Members' badges and car passes are valid at this event
• Seating is not allocated

Grandstand Seating 

• Please do not smoke in the grandstand
• Please do not take any glass bottles into the grandstand
• There is no access to or from the stands during play

Disabled Spectators

Disabled spectators are asked to display their government issued disabled passes as well as their car pass for preferential parking. Disabled parking will be located close to the Clubhouse.
Disabled spectators with special requirements are asked to call the ticket office to discuss their needs on 01784 437797.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted in the Grandstands, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar or Royal Box

For Your Safety

Bags may be checked
Cancellation of the event will only take place if extreme circumstances make it unsafe to play
Guards Polo Club reserves the right to refuse admission or remove ticket holders without giving a reason