Thanks to all of our teams! Due to weather, we will play the final of the 2026 USPA Constitution Cup in the fall: Piney Woods Polo vs W-S / IVM Polo
Welcome to the 2026 USPA Constitution Cup! We have 8 teams playing in our third 6 goal tournament of the season.
*We will use Tuesdays as play days as needed. In the event of rain delays, the HTC reserves the right to remove the semis or alter the tournament format if it deems it in the best interest of the teams.*
Please notice we have pushed weekday game start times back 15 minutes to 5:15pm and 6:15pm!
**Winners of this year’s tournament will be awarded $2,500!!!**
Blog is up to date: http://www.houstonpolopost.com/6-goal-league
Tournament Format
- Bracket 1 and Bracket 2 with 4 teams in each bracket
- Teams play within bracket
- Top 2 teams in each bracket advance to a cross bracket semifinal
Semifinal Pairings
- After Bracket play, teams are ranked in their bracket from 1 to 4 based on win/loss record
- Semifinals: Bracket 1 #1 vs Bracket 2 #2, Bracket 1 #2 vs Bracket 2 #1
Tied Records
- In the case of 2 tied records inside a bracket, tie is broken by who beat who
- In the case of 3 or more tied records inside a bracket, the tie is broken by a 1 person shootout
Subsidiary Semifinals
- The remaining 4 teams will advance to the Subsidiary Tournament, the Liberty Cup
- 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 are at the bottom of the page**
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
*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. Island Time Polo / Pegasus (1,1)
B. 3L Energy Solutions (1,1)
C. W-S / IVM Polo (2,0)
D. BCI / Roxstars (0,2)
Bracket 2
E. Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (0,2)
F. Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (0,2)
G. Piney Woods Polo (3,0)
H. Pata Life (2,1)
SCHEDULE
Saturday May 23
POSTPONED
*Pata Life vs Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest
10:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / C. Bowman
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
BCI / Roxstars vs *Island Time Polo / Pegasus
11:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / N. Galindo
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*Piney Woods Polo vs Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
10:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / D. Luplow
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*W-S / IVM Polo vs 3L Energy Solutions
11:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / J. Barry
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
Tuesday May 26
*Island Time Polo / Pegasus (7) def BCI / Roxstars (3.5)
5:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / N. Galindo
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Pata Life (7) def Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (3)
6:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / C. Bowman
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*W-S / IVM Polo (6) def 3L Energy Solutions (5.5)
5:15pm @ Tonkawa - TBA
Umps: USPA / J. Barry
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Piney Woods Polo (7) def Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (4)
6:15pm @ Tonkawa - TBA
Umps: USPA / B. Middleton
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Thursday May 28
POSTPONED
BCI / Roxstars vs *3L Energy Solutions
5:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / I. Saenz
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
Pata Life vs *Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
6:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / S. Rice
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest vs Piney Woods Polo
5:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / R. Cilliers
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
Island Time Polo / Pegasus vs *W-S / IVM Polo
6:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / JB. Lequerica
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
Saturday May 30
3L Energy Solutions (5.5) def BCI / Roxstars (4)
10:00am @ BPC - Field #4
Umps: USPA / I. Saenz
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Pata Life (6) def *Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (4.5)
11:00am @ BPC - Field #4
Umps: USPA / D. Luplow
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Piney Woods Polo (8) def Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (4.5)
10:00am @ Tonkawa - Wilson
Umps: USPA / M. Torres
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
W-S / IVM Polo (7) def *Island Time Polo / Pegasus (5)
11:00am @ Tonkawa - Wilson
Umps: USPA / JB. Lequerica
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*5:00pm HPC CRAWFISH BOIL @ BPC - Field #2*
Tuesday June 2
*Piney Woods Polo (10) def *Pata Life (5.5)
11:00am @ BPC - Field #1
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Cantu
*Each team bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*3L Energy Solutions vs Island Time Polo / Pegasus
6:15pm @ BPC - Field #1
Umps: USPA / J. Kiely
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest vs Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
5:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / M. Villanueva
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*BCI / Roxstars vs W-S / IVM Polo
6:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / N. Cifuni
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Thursday June 4
POSTPONED TO FALL 2026 *Weather Delay*
USPA Constitution Cup Final
*W-S / IVM Polo vs *Piney Woods Polo
10:00am @ Coushatta
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Williams
3rd Man: M. Wroe
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Liberty Cup Final
*Pata Life (9) def Island Time Polo / Pegasus (6)
6:00pm @ Kanthaka
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Cantu
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Please note that the handicap changes effective May 1 are now in effect*
TEAMS
Apocalypse Polo / Traveller's Rest
Elle Williams -0.5
Tiffany Orthwein 0
Nicolai Galindo 3
Robert Orthwein 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Jonny Fitzsimons 0
3L Energy Solutions
Nick Dunbar 0.5
Bryan Middleton 2
Drew Luplow 2
Carin Middleton 0.5
Handicap -- 5
Sub: Ripley Middleton -1
BCI / Roxstars
Cara Kennedy 0
Roxy Mounter -0.5
Chad Bowman 2
Shane Rice 3
Handicap -- 4.5
Sub: Troy Lequerica 1
Island Time Polo / Pegasus
Christine Agrons / Michelle Agrons -1
David Andras 0.5
Rikus Cilliers 2
Mason Wroe 4
Handicap -- 5.5
Pata Life
Sylvie Kampshoff 0
Stacey Somerville Finger -0.5
Bautista Peluso 3
Nacho Saenz 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Piney Woods Polo
Hank Stout 0
Marit Stout 0
Joe Bob Lequerica 2
Jack Kiely 4
Handicap -- 6
Sub: Judah Altic 0
Plank Co / Sullivan Group
Joanie Jackson 0
Kendall Plank 0
Nick Cifuni 3
Joe Wayne Barry 2
Handicap -- 5
W-S / IVM Polo
Isabelle Muncey -1
Wesley Sinor 0.5
Marcos Villanueva 3
Miguel Torres 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Audry Persano 1
Tied Games
If team handicaps indicate the possibility for a tied game, teams will be asked prior to the match for either a shoot out or overtime. If both teams cannot agree, then teams will do a shootout.
-- Tied Game Shoot outs will follow USPA Rulebook Rule 14.d
-- Rule 14.d: ONE PLAYER, from each team will alternate and shoot:
1st round penalty 3 and penalty 4
If no team scores in Round 1, teams move to Penalty 2s until one team wins
If teams are tied after Round1 (with goals made), they continue shooting Penalty 4s until a winner is declared.
- Overtime will follow USPA Rulebook Rule 14c, first goal wins.
In case of elimination shootouts:
-- 1 player from each team will shoot
-- Shootout time and location is TBD and will be determined by the HTC
*We will use Tuesdays as play days as needed. In the event of rain delays, the HTC reserves the right to remove the semis or alter the tournament format if it deems it in the best interest of the teams.*
Please notice we have pushed weekday game start times back 15 minutes to 5:15pm and 6:15pm!
**Winners of this year’s tournament will be awarded $2,500!!!**
Blog is up to date: http://www.houstonpolopost.com/6-goal-league
Tournament Format
- Bracket 1 and Bracket 2 with 4 teams in each bracket
- Teams play within bracket
- Top 2 teams in each bracket advance to a cross bracket semifinal
Semifinal Pairings
- After Bracket play, teams are ranked in their bracket from 1 to 4 based on win/loss record
- Semifinals: Bracket 1 #1 vs Bracket 2 #2, Bracket 1 #2 vs Bracket 2 #1
Tied Records
- In the case of 2 tied records inside a bracket, tie is broken by who beat who
- In the case of 3 or more tied records inside a bracket, the tie is broken by a 1 person shootout
Subsidiary Semifinals
- The remaining 4 teams will advance to the Subsidiary Tournament, the Liberty Cup
- 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 are at the bottom of the page**
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
*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. Island Time Polo / Pegasus (1,1)
B. 3L Energy Solutions (1,1)
C. W-S / IVM Polo (2,0)
D. BCI / Roxstars (0,2)
Bracket 2
E. Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (0,2)
F. Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (0,2)
G. Piney Woods Polo (3,0)
H. Pata Life (2,1)
SCHEDULE
Saturday May 23
POSTPONED
*Pata Life vs Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest
10:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / C. Bowman
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
BCI / Roxstars vs *Island Time Polo / Pegasus
11:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / N. Galindo
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*Piney Woods Polo vs Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
10:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / D. Luplow
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*W-S / IVM Polo vs 3L Energy Solutions
11:00am @ TBA
Umps: USPA / J. Barry
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
Tuesday May 26
*Island Time Polo / Pegasus (7) def BCI / Roxstars (3.5)
5:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / N. Galindo
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Pata Life (7) def Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (3)
6:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / C. Bowman
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*W-S / IVM Polo (6) def 3L Energy Solutions (5.5)
5:15pm @ Tonkawa - TBA
Umps: USPA / J. Barry
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Piney Woods Polo (7) def Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (4)
6:15pm @ Tonkawa - TBA
Umps: USPA / B. Middleton
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Thursday May 28
POSTPONED
BCI / Roxstars vs *3L Energy Solutions
5:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / I. Saenz
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
Pata Life vs *Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
6:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / S. Rice
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
*Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest vs Piney Woods Polo
5:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / R. Cilliers
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
POSTPONED
Island Time Polo / Pegasus vs *W-S / IVM Polo
6:15pm @ TBA
Umps: USPA / JB. Lequerica
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 1 umpire horse for USPA umpire
Saturday May 30
3L Energy Solutions (5.5) def BCI / Roxstars (4)
10:00am @ BPC - Field #4
Umps: USPA / I. Saenz
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Pata Life (6) def *Plank Co. / Sullivan Group (4.5)
11:00am @ BPC - Field #4
Umps: USPA / D. Luplow
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Piney Woods Polo (8) def Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest (4.5)
10:00am @ Tonkawa - Wilson
Umps: USPA / M. Torres
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
W-S / IVM Polo (7) def *Island Time Polo / Pegasus (5)
11:00am @ Tonkawa - Wilson
Umps: USPA / JB. Lequerica
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*5:00pm HPC CRAWFISH BOIL @ BPC - Field #2*
Tuesday June 2
*Piney Woods Polo (10) def *Pata Life (5.5)
11:00am @ BPC - Field #1
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Cantu
*Each team bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*3L Energy Solutions vs Island Time Polo / Pegasus
6:15pm @ BPC - Field #1
Umps: USPA / J. Kiely
Timer: C. Williams
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*Apocalypse Polo / Traveller’s Rest vs Plank Co. / Sullivan Group
5:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / M. Villanueva
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
CANCELLED
*BCI / Roxstars vs W-S / IVM Polo
6:15pm @ Pecan Acres
Umps: USPA / N. Cifuni
Timer: C. Torres
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Thursday June 4
POSTPONED TO FALL 2026 *Weather Delay*
USPA Constitution Cup Final
*W-S / IVM Polo vs *Piney Woods Polo
10:00am @ Coushatta
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Williams
3rd Man: M. Wroe
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
Liberty Cup Final
*Pata Life (9) def Island Time Polo / Pegasus (6)
6:00pm @ Kanthaka
Umps: USPA / USPA
Timer: C. Cantu
*Please bring 2 umpire horses for USPA umpire
*Please note that the handicap changes effective May 1 are now in effect*
TEAMS
Apocalypse Polo / Traveller's Rest
Elle Williams -0.5
Tiffany Orthwein 0
Nicolai Galindo 3
Robert Orthwein 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Jonny Fitzsimons 0
3L Energy Solutions
Nick Dunbar 0.5
Bryan Middleton 2
Drew Luplow 2
Carin Middleton 0.5
Handicap -- 5
Sub: Ripley Middleton -1
BCI / Roxstars
Cara Kennedy 0
Roxy Mounter -0.5
Chad Bowman 2
Shane Rice 3
Handicap -- 4.5
Sub: Troy Lequerica 1
Island Time Polo / Pegasus
Christine Agrons / Michelle Agrons -1
David Andras 0.5
Rikus Cilliers 2
Mason Wroe 4
Handicap -- 5.5
Pata Life
Sylvie Kampshoff 0
Stacey Somerville Finger -0.5
Bautista Peluso 3
Nacho Saenz 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Piney Woods Polo
Hank Stout 0
Marit Stout 0
Joe Bob Lequerica 2
Jack Kiely 4
Handicap -- 6
Sub: Judah Altic 0
Plank Co / Sullivan Group
Joanie Jackson 0
Kendall Plank 0
Nick Cifuni 3
Joe Wayne Barry 2
Handicap -- 5
W-S / IVM Polo
Isabelle Muncey -1
Wesley Sinor 0.5
Marcos Villanueva 3
Miguel Torres 3
Handicap -- 5.5
Sub: Audry Persano 1
Tied Games
If team handicaps indicate the possibility for a tied game, teams will be asked prior to the match for either a shoot out or overtime. If both teams cannot agree, then teams will do a shootout.
-- Tied Game Shoot outs will follow USPA Rulebook Rule 14.d
-- Rule 14.d: ONE PLAYER, from each team will alternate and shoot:
1st round penalty 3 and penalty 4
If no team scores in Round 1, teams move to Penalty 2s until one team wins
If teams are tied after Round1 (with goals made), they continue shooting Penalty 4s until a winner is declared.
- Overtime will follow USPA Rulebook Rule 14c, first goal wins.
In case of elimination shootouts:
-- 1 player from each team will shoot
-- Shootout time and location is TBD and will be determined by the HTC
