Mercedes-AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, and La Martina, the maker of polo equipment and apparel, are joining forces to create a limited-edition polo shirt to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. The shirts are being sold in conjunction with the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup with 100 percent of the proceeds going to BBBS, and a goal of raising a total of $15,000 in support of the cause.
AMG returns for the second season as title sponsor of the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world’s largest polo tournament to take place on a beach. The exclusive polo shirt is a unique design by Mercedes-AMG and La Martina and includes a special “I [heart] Horsepower” patch and AMG logo, a reference to the stable of high performance AMG vehicles on display including the SLS AMG supersports car and the all-new 2012 CLS63 AMG featuring a peak output of up to 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. of torque.
This year’s tournament benefits BBBS and the separate men’s and women’s polo events take place on Miami Beach between 20th and 22nd streets behind The Setai Hotel on April 20th – 24th, 2011. “It’s a privilege to support Big Brothers Big Sisters and raise funds for a cause that is so important to Miami residents and all of us,” said Greg Clark, Manager Exclusive Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz USA. “The limited-edition shirt is aimed at car and polo enthusiasts, who love the AMG brand and also want to support a local charity that has opened a world of possibilities for thousands of children each year.”
The shirts are on sale at the La Martina boutique on-site at the tournament and at La Martina stores including the Aventura Mall (305-935-0401) and the Forum Shops of Las Vegas (702-735-9763). The shirts will be on sale for $175.00 and available in both men’s and women’s sizes.
“We are so grateful that Mercedes-AMG and La Martina recognize the value of our life-changing work with youth and are honored to be a part of this initiative,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami President and CEO Lydia Muniz. “There are hundreds of children in South Florida waiting for a mentor to guide them, and funds raised enable us to extend our help to more of them.”
Mercedes-Benz USA has announced that its Mercedes-AMG performance brand is returning for a second season as title sponsor of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup from April 21st to April 24th, 2011, and plans to showcase the all-new 2012 CLS63 AMG to Southern Florida car enthusiasts.
The AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the official branded event property, is the world’s largest polo tournament to take place on a beach and this year’s event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami and the National Foundation for Missing and Exploited Children. In its seventh consecutive season, the separate men’s and women’s polo events take place on Miami Beach between 20th and 22nd streets behind The Setai Hotel.
In addition to supporting the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup, Mercedes-AMG is the proud sponsor of the AMG men’s and women’s polo teams that feature notable and top players from around the world including John Walsh, the well-known presenter of America’s Most Wanted and spokesman for the National Foundation for Missing and Exploited Children, as well as number one female player, Sunny Hale.
Alongside the well-trained thoroughbred horses at the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup, Mercedes-AMG is displaying a stable of its own high performance vehicles including the SLS AMG supersports car and the all-new 2012 CLS63 AMG equipped with the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, featuring a peak output of up to 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. of torque. Guests can see this newest Mercedes-AMG 4-door coupe in-person at the tournament
before it reaches Mercedes-Benz dealerships in early June.
“The game of Polo shares a natural affinity with AMG, both rich in heritage and prestige, requiring skill, power and performance to succeed,” said Greg Clark, Manager Exclusive Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz USA. “The AMG brand has been deeply involved with polo tournaments from around the world and we are thrilled to continue this tradition in the U.S. with the title sponsorship of the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup.”
Just as the polo pony is carefully selected and trained for quick bursts of speed, stamina, agility and maneuverability, AMG engines are built on the overall principle of “one man, one engine,” to deliver the epitome of peak performance and craftsmanship. Every single AMG engine is handcrafted from start to finish by a single Master Engine Builder at Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach, Germany.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm:
South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III Women’s Welcome & Cocktail Hour
9:00pm-12:00am:
South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III kick-off party
Thursday, April 21, 2011
10:30am:
Doors open, National Anthem, South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III
11:00am-5:00pm:
South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III Match Play
5:00pm-5:30pm:
South Beach Women’s Polo Cup III Award Ceremony
7:00pm-9:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Press Conference & Cocktail Hour
9:00pm-12:00am:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Kick Off party, AMG Miami Beach Polo Tent
Friday, April 22, 2011
12:30pm:
Doors open, Horse Parade, National Anthem 1:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Match Play
6:00-8:30pm:
Sunset Cruise (By Invitation Only)
7:00pm-10:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Cocktail & Hors d’oeuvres
10:00pm-?:
Players Night/After Hours
Saturday, April 23, 2011
1:00pm-5:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Match Play & La Martina & Hublot Fashion Show
7:00pm-9:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Cocktails & Hors d’ouevres
9:00pm:
Concert, Miami Beach Polo Tent
10:00pm-?:
Players Night/After Hours
Sunday, April 24, 2011
1:00pm:
Doors open, National Anthem 2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Final Play- Offs
5:00pm-6:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Cup Finals
6:00pm-6:30pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Award Ceremony
6:30pm-7:30pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Farewell Party in the Miami Beach Polo Tent
7:30pm-10:00pm:
Miami Beach Polo World Cup VII Closing Party
10:00pm-?
Players Night/After Hours