The Outback Cup, the last qualifier of the NPC 16-Goal Championship resumed and underway at Patagones Polo Club, in Wellington, Florida, United States, is coming to an end. Following the semifinals, that were played through Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1, Mrs. Momma Bear/LW Ranch y La Dolfina Catamount advanced to the final, after beating Cielo Tequila y Dracarys, respectively. The tournament sees twelve teams up to 16 goals, in participation.
The Outback Cup serves as the as the fourth qualifying leg of the NPC 16-Goal Championship, following the Joe Barry Memorial Cup, Ylvisaker Cup and Iglehart Cup, and preceeds the championship final, that will be hosted on Sunday April 12 at the National Polo Center (NPC).
On Tuesday March 31, Mrs. Momma Bear/LW Ranch, with Mike Azzaro and his son Harrison, defeated Cielo Tequila 14-11. Meanwhile, on Wednesday April 1, another family combo, La Dolfina Catamount, that features Adolfo Cambiaso and his daughter Mia, secured their place in the final after a 14-10 win over Dracarys.
It’s worth to note that both Mrs. Momma Bear/LW Ranch and La Dolfina Catamount reached the decisive match undefeated, with a 4-0 record, each.
MRS. MOMMA BEAR/LW RANCH AND LA DOLFINA CATAMOUNT WILL PLAY THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH OF THE OUTBACK CUP ON SATURDAY APRIL 4, AT 5pm.
Previously known as the Outback Invitational, the Outback Cup started t be played at Patagones Polo Club, as a part of the Wellington Polo Tour (WPT). Originally held as a USPA sanctioned event, the Outback Cup was elevated to a national tournament in 2024. Teams competing in the Outback Cup will look for a spot in championship final. Each team participating in a qualifying event earns points towards eligibility for the championship. Teams that win a qualifier are awarded 25 points, second place teams in a qualifier receive five points and a team that comes in third or fourth place receive one point. To reinforce the idea that all participation is encouraged, players may compete in as many events as they would like on either the same team or on different teams. If a player qualifies on more than one team, that player must choose which team he or she would like to compete with in the Championship, and the other team may use a substitute. Qualifying teams must maintain at least two of their original members in order to play in the championship.
THE FINAL OF THE OUTBACK CUP IS SET TO BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY APRIL 4.
Cover photo by Agustina Fonda.