WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 14, 2019) — U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), will again be outfitting competitive college polo players through its nationwide College Partnership Program (CPP). Through this partnership, complete game attire, including performance jerseys, equipment gear bags, white pants and polo shirts will be given to the participating USPA college polo teams along with a financial donation. In turn, the players will be wearing official U.S. Polo Assn. clothing while competing in games, running around campus, as well as during guest appearances and media interviews throughout the upcoming collegiate polo season.

“As the official brand of the sport of polo in the U.S., it’s important for us to give back to the young players who represent the future of the sport,” explains USPAGL president and CEO, J. Michael Prince. “The opportunity to connect with amazing young talent who represent U.S. Polo Assn. and our core values on and off the playing field is just another way for us to give back to the sport we love and connect authentically with consumers and sports fans around the world.”

A total of 28 schools have signed up to be a part of this year’s partnership program, representing 44 collegiate teams with 27 women’s teams and 17 men’s teams.  The schools range from East Coast to West Coast, such as Yale and Stanford, and from large public schools to small private ones like Texas A&M and Skidmore.

“Being part of the Collegiate Polo Program is great exposure for us as students, as well as for our team and our school as we continue to play and promote the sport this season,” said Sofia Cianchi, a senior at Yale University studying economics and art history, “We love all the gear from U.S. Polo Assn., because it works very well for our games, and it looks great. Our team really appreciates the sponsorship and encouragement again this year!”

According to Carlucho Arellano, executive director of USPA, “Our USPA collegiate programs are a vital part of fostering young polo players. We are proud to have U.S. Polo Assn. providing such great support for our college teams and the intercollegiate competitions through funding, outfitting and exciting digital media campaigns.”

Participating Schools Include:

California Polytech

Colorado State University

Emory University

Michigan State University

Montana State

Oklahoma State University

Oregon State

Point Loma Nazarene

Roger Williams University

Skidmore University

St. Edwards University

Stanford University

Texas A&M

Texas Christian University

Texas Tech

University of California Santa Barbara

University of Connecticut

University of Guelph

University of Louisville

University of Massachusetts

University of Michigan

University of North Texas

University of South Carolina - Aiken

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Virginia Tech

Westmont

Yale University