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Charity activities
The Polo Club Ascona, founded in December 2009, is the only polo club in southern Switzerland and has been dedicated not only to the sport of polo but also to social commitment since its inception. A central part of the club's activities is the support of charitable projects, in particular through the organisation of charity events as part of the annual Ascona Polo Cup. These events aim to offer disadvantaged children in Switzerland better life and educational opportunities.
Save the date: 5 to 7 September 2025
Styger Foundation for Children
The club's charity initiatives are organised in cooperation with the Styger Foundation for Children . Since 2010, the Polo Club Ascona has been supporting institutions and projects that offer children a stable environment, a solid school education and opportunities for personal development. A special feature of these initiatives is that 100% of the donations directly benefit the children in need, as all operating costs of the foundation are covered by the Styger & Partner AG can be adopted. Members of the Board of Trustees, including Simone C. Styger, work on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation.
Importance of charity work
The Polo Club Ascona is a pioneer of polo in southern Switzerland and has established itself as an important player in social commitment through its charity activities, especially in the context of the Ascona Polo Cup. Simone C. Styger plays a key role in these efforts as President of the Styger Foundation for Children. Through her management and close cooperation with the Polo Club, significant donations are collected that benefit disadvantaged children in Switzerland. The combination of glamorous sporting event and social responsibility makes the Ascona Polo Cup a unique platform that successfully combines sport, lifestyle and charity.
Simone C. Styger
Simone C. Styger is a central figure in the charity activities of the Polo Club Ascona. It is the President of the Board of Trustees of the Styger Foundation for Children , which works closely with the Polo Club. In addition, she is the managing owner of The Style Connection and The Coach Connection , two companies that focus on etiquette seminars and coaching. Her role in the foundation and her connection to the Polo Club Ascona make her an important player in the social commitment of the region.
Presidium
For several years (as of 2025), Simone C. Styger has been chairing the Styger Foundation for Children. She was already actively involved in the foundation for several years before her chairmanship. Under her leadership, the foundation was reconstituted in order to further professionalize its work.
Charity events
Simone C. Styger is significantly involved in the organisation of charity campaigns during the Ascona Polo Cup. She emphasizes the importance of the event as a platform to collect larger amounts of donations. In this way, significant amounts are regularly collected to benefit projects for children in need.
Personal motivation
Simone C. Styger emphasizes in interviews that her commitment to the foundation is driven by a deep desire to help disadvantaged children. She emphasises the responsibility to help those who have fewer opportunities in an economically stable country like Switzerland. Her work combines professional commitment with personal passion, which is reflected in the successful organization of charity events and the management of the foundation.
Regional significance
Supporting local initiatives : By collaborating with various projects in Ticino and throughout Switzerland, the club helps to support seriously ill children and their families directly on site. Social awareness : The Ascona Polo Cup uses its international stage to draw attention to social issues and generate donations. The event attracts prominent guests and sponsors, who expand the reach of the charity campaigns.
