{"id":13732,"date":"2017-08-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/post\/finding-balance-summertime-polo_boston\/"},"modified":"2022-03-24T14:25:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T18:25:43","slug":"finding-balance-summertime-polo_boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/finding-balance-summertime-polo_boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance Work-Life With Summertime Polo"},"content":{"rendered":"
Balance may sound a bit clich\u00e9, but it\u2019s important to our company.<\/p>\n
We all appreciate the virtue of working hard and following through to accomplish something for our clients. While it drives us, we also seek balance in life and encourage everyone – our employees, clients, and partners to find fun outside of work.<\/p>\n
I find balance in the summertime by attending my favorite pastime in New England:\u00a0Newport International Polo<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I know you’re probably thinking polo seems like it may be pretentious and stuffy. But, I\u2019m here to say it\u2019s not at all.\u00a0It\u2019s laid-back and fun, I promise! You get to sit outside in the sun (hopefully<\/em>), relax and enjoy the day while enjoying the equestrian sport (more on the history and game of Polo here<\/a>).<\/p>\n
In New England, there\u2019s a match every Saturday at 5 pm that lasts into the evening, from June through September.<\/p>\n
It’s the perfect event for a family, but just as enjoyable for a group of friends or a date. You can also go big and plan a group event.<\/p>\n
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What’s there not to love about a sport that makes it this easy to be a spectator:<\/div>\n\n
- \u201cPicnics of food and beverage are welcome\u201d Bring basically whatever you like \u2013 food, drinks (including alcohol for those over 21).\u00a0From what I\u2019ve seen over the years, tailgates are only constrained by your imagination.<\/li>\n
- If you prefer to show up empty-handed, they\u2019ve got lots of concession options, too.<\/li>\n
- Tents, chairs, tables, grills and more are allowed.<\/li>\n
- Dogs are welcome and parking is free!<\/li>\n
- Fancy dress is not required, but lots of people have fun with their attire. Think linen, seersucker, hats and more.<\/li>\n
- Cost: $12 per adult (kids under 15 are free).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Plus, the match has live commentary by a voice that\u2019s hard not love, William Crisp, the Highest Rated Amateur Player in Britain.<\/p>\n