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December 13, 2010
(Wellington, Fla.) The Gay Polo League – the world's only polo league for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) players – will return to Florida to host their second International Gay Polo Tournament. The event will be held at the Grand Champions Polo Field in Wellington on Saturday, April 2, 2011.
The Gay Polo League is a United States Polo Association (USPA) official club and consists of all levels of polo players, from beginners to professionals. The League will bring out their highest players to compete in a USPA governed tournament, comprised of twelve League players, and four additional world-class polo professionals.
This year, half of the money raised from ticket sales will be donated to the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC), a local non-profit organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
After last year's tournament, PBCHRC successfully lobbied the Village of Wellington to amend its Equal Employment Opportunity policy to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
"The Gay Polo League's selection of Wellington as the site for an international LGBT event encouraged the Council to ask the Village to adopt a more inclusive employment," said Council President Rand Hoch. "We also took the opportunity to ask Wellington to consider offering domestic partner benefits for Village employees."
As a result of the Council's efforts, the Village revised its Equal Employment Opportunity Policy last summer to provide: "Wellington's employment practices are without regard to race, color, creed. religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, familial status, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law in all personnel and employment actions and in all terms and conditions of employment."
PBCHRC continues to work with the Village on domestic partnership issues.
"The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council is honored to be in partnership with the Gay Polo League for this incredible event," said Hoch. "We are fortunate to live in one of the most LGBT-friendly places in the world -- Palm Beach County. Thanks to the Gay Polo League, our community has become even more LGBT-supportive."
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2nd Annual International Gay Polo League Tournament Fast Facts:
Event: The Gay Polo League (GPL) is pleased to announce their 2nd Annual International Polo Tournament in Wellington, FL
What: Unprecedented, the GPL Tournament will take place during the first week of April. The tournament will field four teams, each of which is to be comprised of GPL players and anchored by a high-goal professional.
Who is GPL: GPL is the sole international polo league to be primarily comprised of lesbian and gay players. Founded to enable gay men and lesbians to share their interest in this unique sport, GPL has created a community of passionate, like-minded athletes. GPL's mission is to provide the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community with the opportunity to develop and refine the necessary skills for participating in this exceptional sport. To achieve its mission, GPL continues to promote participation in amateur competitions and foster fellowship and goodwill among all members.
Where: Grand Champions Polo Club
Located at the corner of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Boulevard
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Prices: $20 General Admission
-Includes a field side view of an elegant and exciting game of polo
*Please Provide Your Own Chair
$175 Tailgate Space
-Includes 8 General Admission Tickets & 1 Tailgate Parking Space
$2500 VIP Table
-Includes 8 Seats at Private Table in VIP tent
-Gourmet Food and Beverage
Sponsorship: The GPL offers numerous ways to get involved and connect with participants, spectators, and receive press coverage of future.
For more information about the GPL or for sponsorship opportunities please contact:
The Gay Polo League
Website: www.GayPolo.com
Phone: 561-753-3389
Fax: 561-753-3386
Gay Polo League
Mason Phelps
c/o Phelps Media Group
12230 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 214
Wellington, Florida 33414
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