Congratulations to MRS MOMMA BEAR for winning the 2025 USPA Texas Open!!
MVP: Santi Torres, pictured with daughter Olivia, presented Kimo Huddleston
BPP: Doobie, owned and played by Harrison Azzaro, pictured with Gabriel Sanchez
Final Score:
MRS MOMMA BEAR (11) def BTA (8)
MVP: Santi Torres, pictured with daughter Olivia, presented Kimo Huddleston
BPP: Doobie, owned and played by Harrison Azzaro, pictured with Gabriel Sanchez
Final Score:
MRS MOMMA BEAR (11) def BTA (8)
Winning Team: MRS MOMMA BEAR
(L to R) Lee Lee, Harrison Azzaro, Santi & Olivia Torres, Mike Azzaro
(L to R) Lee Lee, Harrison Azzaro, Santi & Olivia Torres, Mike Azzaro
Welcome to the 2025 USPA TEXAS OPEN! We have 5 teams playing in this year's tournament, please see the draw and schedule below:
Tournament Format: 5 Star Draw
- Teams play 2 bracket games
- A vs D, A vs C, B vs E, B vs D, C vs E
- After Bracket play, teams are ranked 1-5 based on win/loss records
Playoff Game:
- There will be a playoff game after bracket play to determine the 4th semifinalist
- If there are two (0,2) teams, they will play the playoff game
- If there is one (0,2) team, there will be a shootout between the (1,1) teams and the losing team plays the playoff game, (regardless if they have already played each other)
- If all 5 teams are (1,1) THEN we will shootout between the 5 (1,1) teams, the bottom 2 teams in the shootout will play the playoff game for the #4 spot in the semifinals (regardless if they have already played each other)
Semifinal Pairings
- For the semifinal pairings, if possible, teams will play a team they have not yet played.
Otherwise, #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3
Tied Records for Semifinals:
- In case of seeding, teams will draw for placement
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
Fair Play Throw-in
*Reminders**
- Games will be played on handicaps
- Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
- Spare changes at end lines only
- Each Team is required to bring 2 umpire ponies to each game
- Shootout procedure is at the bottom of this page
- 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.
Tournament Format: 5 Star Draw
- Teams play 2 bracket games
- A vs D, A vs C, B vs E, B vs D, C vs E
- After Bracket play, teams are ranked 1-5 based on win/loss records
Playoff Game:
- There will be a playoff game after bracket play to determine the 4th semifinalist
- If there are two (0,2) teams, they will play the playoff game
- If there is one (0,2) team, there will be a shootout between the (1,1) teams and the losing team plays the playoff game, (regardless if they have already played each other)
- If all 5 teams are (1,1) THEN we will shootout between the 5 (1,1) teams, the bottom 2 teams in the shootout will play the playoff game for the #4 spot in the semifinals (regardless if they have already played each other)
Semifinal Pairings
- For the semifinal pairings, if possible, teams will play a team they have not yet played.
Otherwise, #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3
Tied Records for Semifinals:
- In case of seeding, teams will draw for placement
Optional Tournament Conditions (see at bottom of page)
Substitution Rule
Buzzer Beater
Fair Play Throw-in
*Reminders**
- Games will be played on handicaps
- Teams higher in the draw will choose jersey color
- Spare changes at end lines only
- Each Team is required to bring 2 umpire ponies to each game
- Shootout procedure is at the bottom of this page
- 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.
Draw Results
A. Piney Woods Polo (1,1)
B. Eureka (0,3)
C. BTA (2,0)
D. San Saba (2,1)
E. MRS MOMMA BEAR (1,1)
SCHEDULE
Wednesday October 15
MRS MOMMA BEAR (12) def Eureka (11)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
Friday October 17
Piney Woods Polo (8) def San Saba (7)
10:00am @ BPC - #2
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: A. Wade
Timer: C. Cantu
BTA (13) def MRS MOMMA BEAR (12) OT
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: K. Huddleston
Timer: C. Cantu
Sunday October 19
BTA (9) def Piney Woods Polo (6)
10:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
San Saba (11) def Eureka (10) OT
4:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: K. Huddleston
Timer: C. Williams
Monday October 20
Tied Record Shootout
MRS MOMMA BEAR vs Piney Woods Polo vs San Saba
9:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite / K. Huddleston
Scorekeeper: K. Krueger
Players please wear jerseys, whites and have horses tacked as if to play a chukker
Results:
1. Piney Woods Polo
2. MRS MOMMA BEAR
3. San Saba - plays playoff game on Wednesday
Wednesday October 22
Elimination Playoff Game
San Saba (9) def Eureka (7)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: A. Wade
Timer: C. Cantu
Thursday October 23
Semifinal
MRS MOMMA BEAR (17) def Piney Woods Polo (9)
11:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: J. Cernadas
Timer: K. Krueger
Friday October 24
Semifinal
BTA (13) def San Saba (10)
11:00am @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
Sunday October 26 - CANCELLED
Final
MRS MOMMA BEAR vs BTA
4:00pm @ TBA - Checking New Pueblo - Lower Field at 12pm
Umps: USPA / USPA
3rd Man: USPA
Timer: C. Williams
Monday October 27
Final
MRS MOMMA BEAR (11) def BTA (8)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: N. Cifuni
Timer: C. Middleton
Wednesday October 15
MRS MOMMA BEAR (12) def Eureka (11)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
Friday October 17
Piney Woods Polo (8) def San Saba (7)
10:00am @ BPC - #2
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: A. Wade
Timer: C. Cantu
BTA (13) def MRS MOMMA BEAR (12) OT
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: K. Huddleston
Timer: C. Cantu
Sunday October 19
BTA (9) def Piney Woods Polo (6)
10:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
San Saba (11) def Eureka (10) OT
4:00pm @ HPC - Farish
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: K. Huddleston
Timer: C. Williams
Monday October 20
Tied Record Shootout
MRS MOMMA BEAR vs Piney Woods Polo vs San Saba
9:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: A. Wade / K. DeCoite / K. Huddleston
Scorekeeper: K. Krueger
Players please wear jerseys, whites and have horses tacked as if to play a chukker
Results:
1. Piney Woods Polo
2. MRS MOMMA BEAR
3. San Saba - plays playoff game on Wednesday
Wednesday October 22
Elimination Playoff Game
San Saba (9) def Eureka (7)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: A. Wade
Timer: C. Cantu
Thursday October 23
Semifinal
MRS MOMMA BEAR (17) def Piney Woods Polo (9)
11:00am @ New Pueblo - Upper
Umps: K. Huddleston / K. DeCoite
3rd Man: J. Cernadas
Timer: K. Krueger
Friday October 24
Semifinal
BTA (13) def San Saba (10)
11:00am @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: K. DeCoite
Timer: C. Cantu
Sunday October 26 - CANCELLED
Final
MRS MOMMA BEAR vs BTA
4:00pm @ TBA - Checking New Pueblo - Lower Field at 12pm
Umps: USPA / USPA
3rd Man: USPA
Timer: C. Williams
Monday October 27
Final
MRS MOMMA BEAR (11) def BTA (8)
4:00pm @ New Pueblo - Lower
Umps: K. Huddleston / A. Wade
3rd Man: N. Cifuni
Timer: C. Middleton
TEAMS
BTA
Kelly Beal 0
KC Krueger 1
Cody Ellis 4
Steve Krueger 5
Handicap -- 10
Eureka
Rene Campos 0
Will Mudra 1
Jeff Hall 5
Jorge Cernadas 4
Handicap -- 10
MRS MOMMA BEAR
Lee Lee -1
Harrison Azzaro 3
Mike Azzaro 3
Santi Torres 5
Handicap -- 10
Piney Woods Polo
Marit Stout -1
Jimmy Seward 3
Joao Aranha 3
Jack Kiely 4
Handicap -- 9
San Saba
Sheila Lequerica 0
Dawn Jones 1
Mason Wroe 4
Santi Zubiaurre 5
Handicap -- 10
Shootout Procedure:
-- 1 player from each team will shoot: 1st round penalty 3 and penalty 4, if still tied after the first round, they will continue sudden death shooting penalty 4s
