Family House Brings Polo To Pittsburgh Annually For A Family-Friendly, Fun-Filled Day

PITTSBURGH - July 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Dating back to 600 BC, polo is one of the world’s oldest sports. It’s a common game still played often in the U.K and other countries across the globe, however, a polo match is not typically experienced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The local nonprofit Family House is proud to bring the “sport of kings” to Pittsburgh year after year as one of the largest charitable polo matches in the country. On September 7th, Family House will hold its Annual Polo match at Hartwood Acres, and celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary. Family House is one of the nation’s largest hospital-affiliated hospitality houses. Since its inception in 1983, Family House has provided affordable and comfortable accommodations for patients and their families who are awaiting medical treatment at one of Pittsburgh’s hospitals. To date, more than 150,000 families from every state in the nation and from all points around the globe have stayed at Family House. The polo festivities begin at 11 am with tailgating, a silent auction and children’s activities. At noon the Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Virginia International Polo Club and their competitor, the #1 Cochran Potomac Polo Club, warm up and demonstrate polo shots for those new to the sport. The opening ceremonies start at 1 pm followed by the match at 1:30 pm. At half-time, guests will be invited to come onto the field and stomp the divots to the playing of “Pretty Woman.” At the conclusion of the match, the Family House Cup, Best Playing Pony and the Most Valuable Player awards are handed out at the closing ceremonies. The day-long fun kicks off with the on-field vintage car display and activities in the Children’s Tent, such as face painting, finger casting and games. Spectators can look forward to purchasing wine and food in the new Sip, Savor & Shop tent featuring Narcisi Winery, Donato’s and SiBA, while browsing boutique shopping booths. Each year this Pittsburgh tradition attracts more than 2,000 spectators. Family House Polo is one of the most successful polo fundraisers in the world, raising more than $3 million. Family House invites all to join them for a fun day of sport, activities, entertainment and refreshments while raising funds for Pittsburgh’s “Home Away from Home.” For more information please call (412) 647-POLO or visit www.familyhouse.org.