M E M B E R S H I P

Guards Polo Club

members enjoy

so much more than

the best polo…

WELCOME

Membership at Guards Polo Club is all about enjoying polo in a relaxed and inspiring setting

surrounded by family and friends. As well as welcoming back established members, Guards

Polo Club would like to open its doors to people who are yet to discover exactly what this

exhilarating and skilful sport has to offer.

ICONIC CLUBHOUSE

All members, players and their guests will be able to sample the luxury that is the iconic

Clubhouse at Smith’s Lawn. Officially opened by HM The Queen in April 2009, it has

received much approval from the Club’s members. This elegant building provides a fitting

Clubhouse for Europe’s premier polo club. It offers both formal and informal dining options,

plus an extensive patio seating area offering great views of the game on both The Queen’s

and Duke’s Grounds.

MEMBERSHIP

As a member of Guards Polo Club you, plus three guests, can be part of a Club that’s

proud of its royal patronage and glorious English setting in Windsor Great Park.

BENEFITS OF BEING A GUARDS POLO CLUB MEMBER:

BENEFITS ON THE QUEEN’S CUP FINAL AND CARTIER INTERNATIONAL POLO DAYS

Access to over 400 matches throughoutthe Polo Season (April to September)

Guards Polo Club Membership Pack whichincludes: 1 enamel Member’s badge, 3further Guests Badges, 1 car pass allowingprivileged entry to Windsor Great Park,Yearbook and a fixtures List and a welcomeletter from the Chairman

Access to the Members’ Only ClubhouseRestaurant and Bar

Grandstand seating overlooking TheQueen’s and The Duke’s Grounds

Parking adjacent to the Clubhouse

Privileged access to Overseas Polo Clubs

An exciting calendar of Members’ Events

A weekly e-newsletter

Printed newsletter

Children’s Play Area

Advanced priority ticket booking.

Book lunch for up to 10 people in theMembers’ Only Marquee

Discounted tickets in the South Stand forCartier International Polo

Exclusive Members’ Only car parking

Members’ Only Bar at Cartier InternationalPolo

Members’ Only Breakfast at CartierInternational Polo

THE SETTING

Windsor Great Park, home to Guards Polo Club since 1955, has played a major role in the

history of kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. Its 5,000 acres have served as a hunting

ground for Edward The Confessor and provided timber from planted oaks for use by the

Navy under Queen Elizabeth I. Changing times have seen the recent building of Savill

Gardens’ Visitors Centre behind our Polo Grounds and enhancements to the Heather and

Valley Gardens adjacent to the Club.Within the park, deer with blood lines which date back

500 years still roam.

THE CLUB

A typical day at Guards Polo Club starts with the Clubhouse. Excellent bar food which is

available daily plus a three-course lunch is served on Sundays. Polo starts at 3pm at

weekends and 3.30pm during the week (Tuesday-Friday), followed by match

presentations and afternoon tea. Our polo season runs from April to September offering

over 400 matches.The Club's facilities can, at certain times during the season, be hired by

members for private functions.

SOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:

The following is a selection from the 400 games that are free for members and guests:The La Martina Queen Mother’s Centenary Trophy Final

Ivan The Terrible Twilight Polo

Jack Wills Varsity Polo, Oxford v Cambridge & Eton v Harrow matches

Gulf Co-Operation Council Day

The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor and Mountbatten Cup Finals

The Ganjam Jaipur Trophy and Asia Cup

The Archie David, Caterham & Claude Pert Cup Finals

The Schools & Universities Polo Association Match (Young England v Young Ireland)

The Duke of Cornwall Final

The Autumn Nations Final

Discounted tickets are available in advance for members for the following dates:The Queen’s Cup Final

Cartier International Polo

For up to date details of all matches throughout the season see our Fixtures List at

www.guardspoloclub.com

NEW TO THE GAME OF POLO?

Polo is played by teams of four players. Matches are divided into periods of time called

chukkas which last between 7 and 7 1⁄2 minutes each. Every player is handicapped on a scale

from -2 to 10 goals, with beginners starting at -2 and 10 being the best.There are only ever

around a dozen players sporting a 10-goal handicap in the world at any one time. Each

match/tournament has a handicap limit for entry and the sum of the four players’ handicaps

must be within those set by tournament limits. For low and intermediate goal matches, four

chukkas will be played; while five are played for medium; and six for high goal matches.

After every goal is scored the teams change ends. Players can change ponies at any time,

however they usually do this at the end of a chukka.

For further assistance or to view the facilities please contact the Membership Secretary:

Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP

Direct Dial. +44 (0)1784 221091 Facsimile. +44 (0)1784 471336

Email. membership@guardspoloclub.com

www.guardspoloclub.com

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPFOR THE 2010 POLO SEASONwww.guardspoloclub.com

Joining Fee: Annual Subscription:

Club Membership £150 £300

Joint Club Membership £150 £400

16-24 Membership £75 £150

APPLICANT 1 APPLICANT 2

Title: Title:

Forenames: Forenames:

Surname: Surname:

Telephone: Telephone:

Mobile: Mobile:

E-mail: E-mail:

Date of birth: Date of birth:

Job Title: Job Title:

Company: Company:

For joint membership both members must live at the same address.

Address:

Postcode:

PROPOSER: Please provide a character reference from an appropriate source e.g. another member of Guards Polo Club, the membership secretary of another club of which you are a member or your current employer

Name: Organisation:

Recommendation:

Signature:

DECLARATION:

I apply to become a member of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited. Jointly with all other members of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited I undertake to contribute one pound (or less if required) to the assets of

Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited if it should be wound up whilst I am a member, to be used for payment of its debts and liabilities and the costs, charges and expenses of its winding-up.

I understand that my membership is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited.These are available on the Club website at

www.guardspoloclub.com/incorporation.html or can be inspected at the Club offices.

I hereby agree that, upon election, I will abide by the rules of Guards Polo Club.

Signature: Signature:

Applicant 1 Applicant 2

Date: Date:

Please attach a cheque to cover the joining fee and first years subscription as well as your completed Direct Debit Mandate for all future years subscriptions. Subscriptions are due on 5th January each

year. Please return to Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP

If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact the Membership Secretary.

Telephone: +44 (0)1784 221091 E-mail: membership@guardspoloclub.com

In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.

Joining Fee: Annual Subscription:

Club Membership £150 £300

Joint Club Membership £150 £400

16-24 Membership £75 £150

APPLICANT 1 APPLICANT 2

Title: Title:

Forenames: Forenames:

Surname: Surname:

Telephone: Telephone:

Mobile: Mobile:

E-mail: E-mail:

Date of birth: Date of birth:

Job Title: Job Title:

Company: Company:

For joint membership both members must live at the same address.

Address:

Postcode:

PROPOSER: Please provide a character reference from an appropriate source e.g. another member of Guards Polo Club, the membership secretary of another club of which you are a member or your current employer

Name: Organisation:

Recommendation:

Signature:

DECLARATION:

I apply to become a member of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited. Jointly with all other members of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited I undertake to contribute one pound (or less if required) to the assets of

Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited if it should be wound up whilst I am a member, to be used for payment of its debts and liabilities and the costs, charges and expenses of its winding-up.

I understand that my membership is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited.These are available on the Club website at

www.guardspoloclub.com/incorporation.html or can be inspected at the Club offices.

I hereby agree that, upon election, I will abide by the rules of Guards Polo Club.

Signature: Signature:

Applicant 1 Applicant 2

Date: Date:

Please attach a cheque to cover the joining fee and first years subscription as well as your completed Direct Debit Mandate for all future years subscriptions. Subscriptions are due on 5th January each

year. Please return to Guards Polo Club Holdings Limited, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP

If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact the Membership Secretary.

Telephone: +44 (0)1784 221091 E-mail: membership@guardspoloclub.com

In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.

Instruction to your Bank or

Building Society to pay by Direct Debits

Name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society

To:The Manager

Address

Bank/Building Society

Postcode

Name(s) of Account Holder(s)

Bank/Building Society Account Number

Branch Sort Code

Reference Number

Originator’s Identification Number

6 3 0 1 7 4

Signature(s)

Date

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society

Please pay Guards Polo Club Direct Debits from the

account detailed in this Instruction subject to the

safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I

understand that this Instruction may remain with Guards

Polo Club and, if so, details will be passed electronically to

my Bank/Building Society

Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions from some types of account

This guarantee should be detached and retained by the Payer.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

• This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.

• The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank and Building Society.

• If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change Guards Polo Club will notify you 30 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.

• If an error is made by Guards Polo Club or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by contacting your Bank or Building Society. Please also inform Guards Polo Club.

In the event that your membership application is unsuccessful this form will be returned to you.

Please fill in the whole form using a ball point pen and send to: Guards PoloClub, Smith’s Lawn,Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey,TW20 0HP