Russell Sheldon

For over 25 years Russ dedicated countless hours to the sport of polo. He has been recognized with numerous awards for umpiring, sportsmanship, mentoring and volunteering that are a testament to his contagious passion and excitement for the sport, a love that he eagerly passed on to his children, grandchildren and countless others. He started Poway Polo Club and was a champion of “grass roots polo” in California, a passionate promoter of Arena Polo and a devout mentor and supporter of youth polo programs. His contribution to the USPA Intercollegiate/ Interscholastic program and the initiatives that he put in place will continue to benefit the sport for decades to come.