Gay Polo Tournament: Gay Polo League Joins Forces with the Human Rights Campaign in Pursuit of Equality

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Gay Polo League Joins Forces with the Human Rights Campaign in Pursuit of Equality

Wellington, FL-- The Gay Polo League is pleased to announce their partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) at the Fourth International Gay Polo Tournament in Wellington, Florida, on April 13, 2013.

"We are thrilled to welcome HRC South Florida members to our Gay Polo Tournament, and to expand our relationship with the Human Rights Campaign, an organization so vital to the LGBT community," said Chip McKenney, founder of the Gay Polo League (GPL).

As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide - all committed to making HRC's vision a reality.

"We are happy to be partnering with the Gay Polo League to promote this tournament to South Florida members as one of our Community Events in 2013," said Andy McNeill, Chair of HRC South Florida. "It's a fun, social day filled with the exciting sport of polo."

The HRC tailgate at the 2012 International Gay Polo Tournament. Photo by Abner Pedraza.

Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.

For more information about HRC go to: http://www.hrc.org/

About the Gay Polo League:

GPL is a community that shares a love for adventure, fun, and the challenging sport of polo. GPL is committed to providing members with an enjoyable, supportive and competitive experience.

GPL represents a wide range of ages, backgrounds and skill levels. GPL trains and competes in mainstream matches and events while sharing enthusiasm for the sport, to change perceptions about our community.

For more information about GPL visit www.gaypolo.com

Fourth Annual International Gay Polo Tournament Fast Facts

Where: Grand Champions Polo Club

On the corner of South Shore Boulevard and Lake Worth Road

When: Saturday, April 13, 2013

Time: Polo Matches start at 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Gates open at noon

Tickets: General Admission $25

Tailgate Price: $225, includes eight tickets and one field side parking place

VIP Tables: $1,000 includes seating for eight center field, four beverage tickets for each, gourmet food ticket for each, tableside service, including hors d'oeuvres, throughout the polo matches

Kick-Off Party: Friday, April 12, International Polo Club Pavilion, 3667 120th Ave. S., Wellington, FL Start Time: 6:30 p.m. (food, dancing and auction).

For Tickets: (561) 753-3389 or go to http://www.gaypolo.com/the-event/

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