Stephanie Buckland, CEO of Tourism WA, believes the sponsorship announcements add to the excitement that is building for the event. "The 2013 Pinctada Cable Beach Polo Festival is shaping up as a world class event and I encourage the people of Broome, the Kimberley region and Western Australia as a whole to get behind it," Ms Buckland says. "This unique event and its many elements are a perfect fit for Broome's internationally famous Cable Beach." The Commonwealth Bank Kimberley Challenge, which will see young Indigenous stockmen team up with leading polo players, is the showcase match on Saturday May 18 when Coopers, the official beer sponsor for the tournament, will transform the ticketed VIP marquee into the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge.
Paspaley pearls is Match Title Sponsor of one of the key elements of the event, the Paspaley International Beach Polo Cup, which will see a team of leading Indian players take on the home side on Sunday May 19. Coopers Chairman Glenn Cooper sees Pinctada Cable Beach Polo as an ideal fit for the ales that five generations of his family have been brewing in South Australia since 1862. "The Kimberley coast, one of Australia's natural wonders, is an ideal backdrop to showcase our beers which are truly Australian and all natural with no preservatives or additives," Glenn says.
"We are now the nation's only Australian-owned major brewery so it's also a good fit to hook up with Australia's only beach polo tournament."
Tickets are available at cablebeachpolo.com.au to join players in the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge which will also feature Kronenbourg 1664, a French premium lager that Coopers has been distributing in Australia since July last year. "Kronenbourg 1664 is popular in international polo circles but still relatively undiscovered in Australia," Glenn says. "The Kimberley is a world famous destination for adventure and discovery and we also see it as a perfect opportunity for people to explore the finest beer France has to offer in Kronenbourg 1664." Marilynne Paspaley's Pinctada Hotels & Resorts, a venture that is independent of her family's pearling interests, is the event title sponsor and underwriter while its flagship property, Pinctada Cable Beach, is the tournament's official hotel. "Pinctada Cable Beach Polo is an inclusive event and the beach polo action is free to watch picnic-style from the sand or spectators also have the option to purchase tickets to the VIP Marquees," Marilynne says. "Each day of the tournament has a different theme - Saturday is the more casual 'Australian beach day' and this theme will be embraced when the marquee is transformed to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge.
To reflect the glamour and excitement of the international clash on the Sunday, the marquee will be more akin to Melbourne's Spring racing carnival Birdcage with a 'barefoot elegance' dress code." Tickets to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge on Saturday 18 May include sumptuous cuisine by Broome restaurant, The Aarlie, a fine selection of beers by Coopers as well as Kronenbourg 1664, and a selection of Bunamagoo wines and Belvedere cocktails.
Tickets to the Pinctada Cable Beach Polo VIP Marquee on Sunday May 19 include catering by Pinctada Cable Beach's award-winning Selene Brasserie and a fine selection of beverages, including Veuve Clicquot champagne and Bunamagoo wines, which will be served throughout the afternoon. A Weekend Marquee Ticket is also available. In addition to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge on Saturday May 18, an alcohol-free family marquee, sponsored by the Shinju Motor Group, has been created in support of the Isolated Children's Parents Association.
"This is a terrific opportunity for families from remote regions in the Kimberley, as well as Broome local families, to experience the beach polo and cheer on the young Indigenous stockmen who will be teaming up with the captains of the Australian and Indian teams in the Commonwealth Bank Kimberley Challenge," Marilynne says. "We want to ensure Kimberley families have the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of the marquee at a family price."
Other sponsors for Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013 include Commonwealth Bank, Broome International Airport, West Australian Regional Newspapers, Hutchinson Real Estate, H&M Tracey Construction, Boulevard Shopping Centre, Catalina Adventures and GPG Group. Veuve Clicquot is the event's champagne partner and Bunnamagoo is the exclusive wine sponsor. Bali Hai and Seashells Broome are supporting accommodation partners while Shinju Motor Group is the official Vehicle Provider. "I am truly delighted with the sponsorship mix for Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013," Marilynne says. "The global brands reflect the international flavour of the event, the national brands embrace the innovation of Australia's only beach polo tournament and the local sponsors reflect the strong support of the Broome and wider Kimberley community for the event. All our sponsors see the opportunity for Pinctada Cable Beach Polo to grow and become a hallmark event on the Australian tourism calendar and I thank each of them for their support." Ms Paspaley also acknowledged Tourism WA and Australia's Northwest Tourism for their significant support of the event.
"Tourism WA is pleased to be able to help market and promote the festival," Stephanie Buckland says. "Congratulations to Marilynne and her team, and we wish the competitors, sponsors and spectators a successful, safe and enjoyable event."
FAST FACTS
1. Tournament: Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013, Australia's only beach polo tournament, features leading polo players and ponies competing in four matches during the weekend of May 18-19 2013. The Broome International Airport Challenge and the Commonwealth Bank Kimberley Challenge will be played on Saturday May 18 from 11:30am - 3:30pm. The Pinctada Hotels & Resorts Challenge and the Paspaley International Beach Polo Cup, which will see an Indian team vie for glory against the home side, will be played on Sunday May 19 from 12:30pm - 5:30pm.Each match is four chukkas with three players per side - this is one of the key differences between beach polo and traditional field polo, which has four players per side. Beach polo is also played with a larger sized coloured ball.
2. Admission: Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013 is free to watch from the sand or tickets are available to the VIP Marquees from website www.cablebeachpolo.com.au
3. Marquee Ticket Options: Tickets are available to enjoy Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013 in the barefoot elegance of the VIP Marquee on each day, where guests have the opportunity to mingle with players between chukkas.
Tickets are also available to the ICPA Family Day Marquee on Saturday May 18. Marquee tickets can be purchased by phoning Pinctada Cable Beach on 08 9193 8388 or directly from the website www.cablebeachpolo.com.au.
There are four Marquee ticket options as follows:
Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge: Saturday May 18 11.30am - 3.30pm. The VIP Marquee will be transformed to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge on Saturday May 18. Entry includes a fine selection of beers by Coopers and Kronenbourg 1664, a French premium lager, as well as Bunamagoo wines and Belvedere cocktails. The ticket price also includes sumptuous tapas, which will be served throughout the afternoon by Broome restaurant, The Aarlie. Ticket price: $195
Pinctada Cable Beach Polo VIP Marquee: Sunday May 19 12.30pm - 5.30pm. Sunday's VIP Marquee tickets include catering by Pinctada Cable Beach's award-winning Selene Brasserie and a fine selection of beverages, including Veuve Clicquot champagne and Bunamagoo wines, which will be served throughout the afternoon. Ticket price: $320
Weekend Marquee Ticket: Those wishing to attend the VIP Marquee on both days of the tournament can save with a Weekend Marquee Ticket, which includes entry to the Coopers 1862 Kimberley Lounge on Saturday May 18 and also the Pinctada Cable Beach Polo VIP Marquee on Sunday May 19. Weekend Marquee Ticket price: $450
ICPA Family Day Marquee: Saturday May 18 11.30am - 3.30pm. This is an alcohol-free marquee, created for families to enjoy Saturday's beach polo action in comfort at a family price. Ticket price: Free for the under-18s and $50 per head for adults. Soft drinks, high tea and gourmet hotdogs will be available for purchase.
4. Accommodation: Beach polo accommodation packages are available at Pinctada Cable Beach www.pinctadacablebeach.com.au, the official hotel for Pinctada Cable Beach Polo 2013, and accommodation partners Seashells Broome and Bali H'ai via their websites.
5. Connect: Website: www.cablebeachpolo.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/CableBeachPolo Twitter: @cablebeachpolo
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