Our Team

The Toronto Polo Club exists because of the amazing group of members, property owners, and staff that keeps the Club going for year-round polo.

Cliff Sifton, President

Cliff Sifton’s father, Michael C. Sifton, founded the Toronto Polo Club in 1960. After his passing in 1995, Cliff took over as Club President. The Sifton family continue to be heavily involved in the operations of the Club, and many of the family members are active players of the Club. The Sifton family owns Fox Den Farm, and allow the Club to use these facilities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026

PRESIDENT:

Cliff Sifton

CLUB MANAGER:

Karen White

SECRETARY:

Jim Falle

CHAIR OF BOARD:

Derek Sifton

SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE BOARD:

Dr. Elizabeth Hearn

DIRECTORS:

Derek Sifton (representing Fox Den Farms), Evan White Jr. (representing Alliston), Brian O’Leary (representing Bancroft Farm), Max Torokvei, CJ Sifton, JRK Ward, Kingsley Ward Jr., Andrina Calder, Steve Flowers

Karen White, Club Manager

Karen White has been the Manager of the Toronto Polo Club for over 25 years. She is also the Executive Director of Polo For Heart, and the Coordinator for The Canadian Polo Association. Karen enjoys playing polo, and her two children are also involved with the Toronto Interscholastic Polo Program.