Congratulations to Piney Woods Polo for winning the 2025 USPA Constitution Cup!
MVP: Audry Persano
BPP: Delmay City Van, owned and played by Jack Kiely, pictured with groom Gustavo,
Final Score:
Piney Woods Polo (8) def BTA (5.5)
MVP: Audry Persano
BPP: Delmay City Van, owned and played by Jack Kiely, pictured with groom Gustavo,
Final Score:
Piney Woods Polo (8) def BTA (5.5)
Winning Team: Piney Woods Polo
(L to R) Jack Kiely, Marit Stout, Hank Stout, Drew Luplow with sons Lucas & Leeland, Audry Persano
(L to R) Jack Kiely, Marit Stout, Hank Stout, Drew Luplow with sons Lucas & Leeland, Audry Persano
Congratulations to Pata Life for winning the 2025 Liberty Cup!
Final Score:
Pata Life (4.5) def 3L Energy Solutions/BCI (2)
Final Score:
Pata Life (4.5) def 3L Energy Solutions/BCI (2)
Winning Team: Pata Life
(L to R) Jesse Weaver, Sylvia Kampshoff, Philipp Kampshoff, Marcos Villanueva
(L to R) Jesse Weaver, Sylvia Kampshoff, Philipp Kampshoff, Marcos Villanueva
Welcome to the 2025 USPA Constitution Cup! We have 9 teams playing in our third 6 goal tournament of the season!
Tournament Format
- Bracket 1 - 4 teams, plays within bracket
- Brackets 2 & 3 play cross bracket
- Bracket 2 - 3 teams (each team has 1 bye)
- Bracket 3 - 2 teams
- After bracket play, teams will be ranked 1-9 based on loss records
Semifinal Pairings
- Teams ranked 1-4 will advance to the semifinals
- For the semifinal pairings, if possible, teams will play a team they have not yet played. Otherwise, #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3
Tied Loss Record example 1:
Team A: 2-1
Team E: 1-1
Tied Record example 2:
Team B: 1-2
Team G: 0-2
Tied Loss Records for Semifinals
- In case of elimination from the top 4 spots, teams will shootout
- In case of seeding, teams will draw for placement
Tied Loss Records
- In the case of 2 tied records and the teams HAVE played each other, the tie is broken by who beat who
- In the case of 3 or more tied records, the tie is broken by a 1 person shootout
Subsidiary Semifinals:
- The remaining 5 teams will advance to the Subsidiary Tournament, the Liberty Cup.
- The Subsidiary semifinals will be a match game and a round robin
- Pairings will be based on teams that have not yet played each other, or if necessary we will draw for who plays who.
- The 2 winning teams will advance to the Liberty Cup Final
- Match games will be offered on the day of the finals
**All tied records & tied game rules, and round robin rules are at the bottom of the page**
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
Fair Play Throw-in
*Reminders**
- Games will be played on handicaps
- Spare changes at end lines only
- All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
- All players must have USPA Dues paid
https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
- All players must have signed a HPC release form for this year
://houstonpoloclub.com/hpc-release-form/
- Emergency Information form
https://houstonpoloclub.com/emergency-info/
- Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spareholders, grooms, etc)
- Please keep dogs on leashes at all fields
- Social Media Policy - HPC is a private club that is the tenant of a private club, and we maintain a modest and positive social media presence consistent with that posture. With that in mind, we ask that our polo members respect each other's privacy and refrain from posting images of fellow members who do not wish to be publicized, or that risk the reputation of the club or its affiliates.
- Courtesy Changes will be implemented when heat or humidity is extreme, or after an extended period of inclement weather that has prevented the teams from properly preparing their horses.
According to RULE 21.f.(2) on page 68 of the 2025 Rule Book:
When the Host Tournament Committee or Umpires allow one courtesy change per period pursuant to this provision, the teams shall be required to provide each Umpire TWO horses for any game lasting four periods or more.
**This means that the player umpires will ALSO need TWO umpire horses**
Bracket 1
A. Propaganda/W-S (1,2)
B. Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (3,0)
C. Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (0,3)
D. Pata Life (2,1)
Bracket 2
E. Island Time Polo/Plank Companies (2,0)
F. BTA (2,0)
G. Piney Woods Polo (2,0)
Bracket 3
H. Roxstars/Sullivan Group (0,3)
I. 3L Energy Solutions/BCI (0,3)
Tournament Format
- Bracket 1 - 4 teams, plays within bracket
- Brackets 2 & 3 play cross bracket
- Bracket 2 - 3 teams (each team has 1 bye)
- Bracket 3 - 2 teams
- After bracket play, teams will be ranked 1-9 based on loss records
Semifinal Pairings
- Teams ranked 1-4 will advance to the semifinals
- For the semifinal pairings, if possible, teams will play a team they have not yet played. Otherwise, #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3
Tied Loss Record example 1:
Team A: 2-1
Team E: 1-1
Tied Record example 2:
Team B: 1-2
Team G: 0-2
Tied Loss Records for Semifinals
- In case of elimination from the top 4 spots, teams will shootout
- In case of seeding, teams will draw for placement
Tied Loss Records
- In the case of 2 tied records and the teams HAVE played each other, the tie is broken by who beat who
- In the case of 3 or more tied records, the tie is broken by a 1 person shootout
Subsidiary Semifinals:
- The remaining 5 teams will advance to the Subsidiary Tournament, the Liberty Cup.
- The Subsidiary semifinals will be a match game and a round robin
- Pairings will be based on teams that have not yet played each other, or if necessary we will draw for who plays who.
- The 2 winning teams will advance to the Liberty Cup Final
- Match games will be offered on the day of the finals
**All tied records & tied game rules, and round robin rules are at the bottom of the page**
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
Fair Play Throw-in
*Reminders**
- Games will be played on handicaps
- Spare changes at end lines only
- All players are required to wear a helmet that passes the NOCSAE ND050 Standard Performance Specification
- All players must have USPA Dues paid
https://www.uspolo.org/association/membership
- All players must have signed a HPC release form for this year
://houstonpoloclub.com/hpc-release-form/
- Emergency Information form
https://houstonpoloclub.com/emergency-info/
- Anyone on horseback must wear a helmet (spareholders, grooms, etc)
- Please keep dogs on leashes at all fields
- Social Media Policy - HPC is a private club that is the tenant of a private club, and we maintain a modest and positive social media presence consistent with that posture. With that in mind, we ask that our polo members respect each other's privacy and refrain from posting images of fellow members who do not wish to be publicized, or that risk the reputation of the club or its affiliates.
- Courtesy Changes will be implemented when heat or humidity is extreme, or after an extended period of inclement weather that has prevented the teams from properly preparing their horses.
According to RULE 21.f.(2) on page 68 of the 2025 Rule Book:
When the Host Tournament Committee or Umpires allow one courtesy change per period pursuant to this provision, the teams shall be required to provide each Umpire TWO horses for any game lasting four periods or more.
**This means that the player umpires will ALSO need TWO umpire horses**
Bracket 1
A. Propaganda/W-S (1,2)
B. Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (3,0)
C. Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (0,3)
D. Pata Life (2,1)
Bracket 2
E. Island Time Polo/Plank Companies (2,0)
F. BTA (2,0)
G. Piney Woods Polo (2,0)
Bracket 3
H. Roxstars/Sullivan Group (0,3)
I. 3L Energy Solutions/BCI (0,3)
Saturday May 17
*Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (5) def *Pata Life (4.5)
10:00am @ Pegasus
Umps: K. Decoite / E. Ezcurra
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
*Piney Woods Polo (9) def *3L Energy Solutions/BCI (4.5)
11:00am @ Pegasus
Umps: K. Decoite / E. Ezcurra
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
HPC Field-side Tailgate Party
5:00pm @ BPC - #3
Sunday May 18
*Island Time Polo/Plank Companies (9) def *Roxstars/Sullivan Group (8.5)
5:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: K. Decoite / E. Ezcurra
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
*Propaganda/W-S (4) def *Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (3)
6:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: K. Decoite / E. Ezcurra
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Thursday May 22
*Pata Life (7) def Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (4.5)
5:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: E. Ezcurra / H. Azzaro
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
BTA (5.5) def *3L Energy Solutions/BCI (3)
6:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: E. Ezcurra / N. Galindo
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
*Piney Woods Polo (11) def Roxstars/Sullivan Group (6.5)
5:15pm @ BPC - #2
Umps: K. Decoite / M. Torres
3rd Man/Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring one umpire horse
*Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (7.5) def Propaganda/W-S (3)
6:15pm @ BPC - #2
Umps: K. Decoite / N. Cifuni
3rd Man/Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring one umpire horse
Saturday May 24
*Island Time Polo/Plank Companies (8) def *3L Energy Solutions/BCI (5.5)
10:00am @ Coushatta
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
*BTA (7.5) def *Roxstars/Sullivan Group (4)
11:00am @ Coushatta
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Sunday May 25
*Pata Life (6.5) def *Propaganda/W-S (3)
5:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
*Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (6.5) def *Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (5)
6:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man/Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Shootout if needed is TBD
Thursday May 29
THURSDAY POLO CANCELLED
USPA Constitution Cup Semis
*Piney Woods Polo vs *Pegasus/Sentinel Trust
10:00am @ Pecan Acres
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: T. Alberdi
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
CANCELLED
USPA Constitution Cup Semis
*BTA vs *Island Time Polo/Plank Companies
5:15pm @ BPC - #1
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: D. Luplow
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
CANCELLED
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Semis
*3L Energy Solutions/BCI vs *Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch
6:15pm @ BPC - #1
Umps: K. Decoite / J. Kiely
3rd Man: JB Lequerica
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
CANCELLED
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Semis
*Pata Life vs *Roxstars/Sullivan Group
6:15pm @ BPC - #2
Umps: E. Ezcurra / M. Wroe
3rd Man: K. Krueger
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring one umpire horse
Saturday May 31
CANCELLED
USPA Constitution Cup Semis
*BTA vs *Island Time Polo/Plank Companies
10:00am @ TBA
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: M. Villanueva
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
CANCELLED
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Semis
*Pata Life vs *Roxstars/Sullivan Group
11:00am @ TBA
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: K. Krueger
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Sunday June 1
USPA Constitution Cup Semis
*Piney Woods Polo (6) def *Pegasus/Sentinel Trust (4.5)
5:30pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: K. Krueger
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
USPA Constitution Cup Semis
*BTA (7.5) def *Island Time Polo/Plank Companies (3)
6:30pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: J. Kiely
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Semis
3L Energy Solutions/BCI (6) def Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch (4.5)
5:30pm @ Coushatta
Umps: S. Rice / M. Villanueva
3rd Man: J. Weaver
Timer: C. Williams
Umpires are responsible for their own umpire horses
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Semis
Pata Life (7.5) def Roxstars/Sullivan Group (3)
6:30pm @ Coushatta
Umps: N. Galindo / B. Middleton
3rd Man: C. Bowman
Timer: C. Williams
Umpires are responsible for their own umpire horses
Tuesday June 3
USPA Constitution Cup Finals
*Piney Woods Polo (8) def *BTA (5.5)
5:30pm @ BPC - #2
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man: JW Barry
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Match Game
*Island Time Polo/Plank Companies vs *Pegasus/Sentinel Trust
6:30pm @ BPC - #2
Ump: M. Torres
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
Subsidiary Liberty Cup Finals
*Pata Life (4.5) def *3L Energy Solutions/BCI (2)
6:30pm @ BPC - #1
Umps: E. Ezcurra / K. Decoite
3rd Man/Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring one umpire horse
Thursday June 5
Match Game
*Pata Life vs *3L Energy Solutions
6:00pm @ Coushatta
Umps: K. DeCoite / E. Ezcurra
Timer: E. Markell
*Please bring one umpire horse
TEAMS
3L Energy Solutions / BCI
Cara Kennedy 0
Chad Bowman 2
Nick Dunbar 0.5
Bryan Middleton 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Mauricio Santiago 1T
BTA
Carin Middleton 0
Lily Lequerica 1
KC Krueger 1
Harrison Azzaro 3
Handicap -- 5
Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch
Fox Benton 0
Logan Johnson 0
Nicolai Galindo 3
Robert Orthwein 3
Handicap -- 6
Island Time Polo/Plank Companies
Michelle Agrons -1
Tommy Alberdi 4
Kendall Plank 0
Joe Wayne Barry 3
Handicap -- 6
Pata Life
Sylvia Kampshoff 0
Philipp Kampshoff 1
Jesse Weaver 1
Marcos Villanueva 3
Handicap -- 5
Pegasus/Sentinel Trust
David Andras 0.5
Mason Wroe 4
Asa Gangjee -1
Joe Bob Lequerica 2
Handicap -- 5.5
Piney Woods Polo
Marit Stout -0.5
Hank Stout -1
Drew Luplow 2
Jack Kiely 4
Handicap -- 4.5
Sub: Audry Persano 1
Propaganda / W-S
Paul Hobby 0.5
Wesley Sinor 0.5
Quinn Evans 2
Miguel Torres 3
Handicap -- 6
Roxstars/Sullivan Group
Joanie Jackson 0
Roxy Mounter -0.5
Nick Cifuni 3
Shane Rice 3
Handicap -- 5.5
3L Energy Solutions / BCI
Cara Kennedy 0
Chad Bowman 2
Nick Dunbar 0.5
Bryan Middleton 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Mauricio Santiago 1T
BTA
Carin Middleton 0
Lily Lequerica 1
KC Krueger 1
Harrison Azzaro 3
Handicap -- 5
Hicks & Johnson LLC/ML Bar Ranch
Fox Benton 0
Logan Johnson 0
Nicolai Galindo 3
Robert Orthwein 3
Handicap -- 6
Island Time Polo/Plank Companies
Michelle Agrons -1
Tommy Alberdi 4
Kendall Plank 0
Joe Wayne Barry 3
Handicap -- 6
Pata Life
Sylvia Kampshoff 0
Philipp Kampshoff 1
Jesse Weaver 1
Marcos Villanueva 3
Handicap -- 5
Pegasus/Sentinel Trust
David Andras 0.5
Mason Wroe 4
Asa Gangjee -1
Joe Bob Lequerica 2
Handicap -- 5.5
Piney Woods Polo
Marit Stout -0.5
Hank Stout -1
Drew Luplow 2
Jack Kiely 4
Handicap -- 4.5
Sub: Audry Persano 1
Propaganda / W-S
Paul Hobby 0.5
Wesley Sinor 0.5
Quinn Evans 2
Miguel Torres 3
Handicap -- 6
Roxstars/Sullivan Group
Joanie Jackson 0
Roxy Mounter -0.5
Nick Cifuni 3
Shane Rice 3
Handicap -- 5.5
