SINGAPORE TURF CLUB RIDING CENTRE INTER-CLUB DRESSAGE COMPETITION 01 JUNE 2014, SUNDAY

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1 Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre 1 Equestrian Walk (off Woodlands Avenue 3) Singapore Tel: Fax: ridingenquiry@turfclub.com.sg Website:

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPETITION INFORMATION COMPETITION SCHEDULE PRIZE LIST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY RULES AND REGULATIONS STABLES AND FACILITIES FORMS (To be filled out and submitted to Organizer)

3 COMPETITION INFORMATION Competition: Organizer: Venue: Correspondences and Entries: Warm-up Ground: Competition Ground: Important Note: Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre Inter-Club Dressage Competition Singapore Turf Club Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre (STCRC) Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre (STCRC) 1 Equestrian Walk Singapore Tel no: Fax no: ridingenquiry@turfclub.com.sg Website: Covered and Outdoor Arena Polytrack surface Covered Arena Polytrack surface Information regarding acceptance of entries and competition timings will be sent to competitors via . General updates of the event and class schedules will be available on the day itself on notice boards, which will be periodically updated during the competition. It is the responsibility of the competitors to check both personal and the notice boards regularly to be kept informed of the latest competition updates Closing Date for Entries: 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm For the welfare of the horses.1 Welfare of the competition horses must take precedence over all other demands at all stages during the preparation and training. This includes good horse management, training methods, tack and transportation..2 Horses and riders must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete..3 Every effort must be made to ensure that horses received proper attention before, during and after competition. 3

4 COMPETITION SCHEDULE Class No. Competition Entry Fees Approximate Time (To be confirmed after closing date of entries) 1 EFA Preparatory B 2013 S$ a & b EFA Preliminary 1D Open (2a) & Restricted (2b) 3 EFA Novice 2D 2009 S$ EFA Elementary 3D S$60.00 Time: To be confirmed* 5 FEI Medium Test FEI Advanced Test FEI Prix St Georges 2009 $70.00 Venue: STCRC Indoor Arena 8 FEI Intermediate Note: All classes to be ridden in 60m x 20m arena *Running order or individual scheduled dressage test times will be made available upon the finalization of all entries. 4

5 PRIZE LIST Class No Competition Prize and Placing* 1 EFA Preparatory B 2013 Placed - Ribbon 2a & b EFA Preliminary 1D Open (2a) & Restricted (2b) 3 EFA Novice 2D st $80 Cash + Medal 2 nd $70 Cash + Medal 3 rd $60 Voucher + Medal 4 th Medal 5 th & 6 th - Ribbon 4 EFA Elementary 3D st $90 Cash + Medal 2 nd $80 Cash + Medal 3 rd $70 Voucher + Medal 4 th Medal 5 th & 6 th - Ribbon 5 FEI Medium Test FEI Advanced Test FEI Prix St Georges st $100 Cash + Medal 2 nd $90 Cash + Medal 3 rd $80 Voucher + Medal 4 th Medal 5 th & 6 th - Ribbon 8 FEI Intermediate Prizes and Placings: One placing/prize awarded for 5 or fewer competitors; Up to four placings/prizes awarded for 6 to 19 competitors; Up to six placings/prizes awarded for 20 or more competitors. 5

6 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND OFFICIALS Chairman: Miss Karina Lim Committee Members: Mr Andrew Dunn, Miss Diana Goh Appeals Committee: Miss Karina Lim and Miss Diana Goh Judge/s: TBC* Scribe/s: TBC* Commentator: Mr Andrew Dunn Ambulance: Ambulance Medical Services Pte Ltd Stabling, Ground and Estate: Mr Nazeri Bin Yacob, Mr Nandi Gangayan Official Farrier: Singapore Turf Club Official Veterinarian: Singapore Turf Club Official F&B: Cheval Bistro Cafe *To be confirmed 6

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Entry Forms: Forms Submission: Official forms are attached in each section of class details, Entries must be submitted using the official form provided. Any other forms of entry will not be entertained. Please complete the following forms for submission..1 Entry and Fees Form.2 General Release for Liability and Waiver and Acknowledgement of Rules and Regulations Form The Competition Booklet, forms and test sheet will also be made available online at Entry/ Stabling Fees: Late Entry Fees: Payment Modes: Please refer to the competition schedule. Entry fees and stabling fees must be paid in full together with the entry forms by the closing date. Failure to submit all relevant fees with the forms may results in the disallowance of competitors from the competition. Late entries for Dressage will be allowable up to five (5) days after the closing date (by 26 May 2014, Monday, 6.00pm). All permissible late entries will result in an additional 50% of the stated entry fees. All forms would still have to be completely filled out and submitted. Payment modes by Cash, Nets, Visa, Mastercard and cheques are accepted at our STCRC Reception Counter. Cheques to be made payable to Singapore Turf Club. Veterinary/ Medical Withdrawals: Entries cancelled after the closing date on 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm due to veterinary/medical reasons must be verified with a veterinary or medical certificate for a 50% refund of the entry fees provided that the cancellation is done before the competition date itself. No refunds will be administered for cancellations on the competition date itself. Any Other Withdrawal: Entries cancelled after the closing date on 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm due to any other reasons other than veterinary/medical reasons will not be eligible for any refunds. 7

8 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (continued) Horse Arrival and Departure: Horses will be allowed into the stables on 01 June 2014, Sunday, 8.00am onwards, and will have to leave the premise by the same date after the completion of the last event. Horse Passport: The original passports must be submitted to STCRC Reception Counter upon entry into STCRC premise. Vaccination Certificates: A duplicate copy of the vaccination certificates must be submitted together with the entry forms. Vaccination Types: It is MANDATORY for competing horses to be vaccinated and immunized against the following:.1 Equine Influenza (EI).2 Japanese B Encephalitis (Jap B) Medical Records: Insurance: The medical records must indicate proper clearance. Once found any conditions are not compiled with, the horse will be denied entry into the premise and competition. All owners and competitors are personally responsible for damages to third persons caused by themselves, their employees, agents and horses. They are therefore strongly advised to take out third party insurance providing full coverage for participation in Equestrian events and to keep their policies up to date. The Organizer s Rights: The organizer reserves the rights to:.1 Alter advertise competition timings.2 Cancel any classes or events if there are less than 3 competitors per class.3 Refuse any entries.4 Divide any classes.5 Change competition details including prizes.6 Increase and/or decrease the height of the fences depending on the entries.7 Charge any participating Clubs the cost of damages if found at fault 8

9 RULES AND REGULATIONS Competition Rules: Tests will be judged in sections if numbers demand (above 30 riders). All sections of these classes will be judged in the same arena with the same or different judges. Competition will be divided into relative sections for awarding prizes. Horses may only be entered in two (2) consecutive standards. eg: Preparatory and Preliminary, Preliminary and Novice, or Novice and Elementary. Sharing of horses is NOT allowed for any tests. Where horse tacks are concerned, martingales, bandages, boots, blinkers, tongue straps and bearing, side or running reins are NOT permitted. Standard dress code for dressage competitors as follows:.1 Riding hat to the current safety standards.2 Short or long riding boots with a strong heel.3 Light coloured gloves.4 Cream, beige or white jodhpurs/ breeches.5 White shirt with correctly tied tie/ stock.6 Long sleeved white shirt is a must if rider is not wearing dark coloured coat/ jacket over it. Please note that the competition shall generally be run under EFA rules (with the exception of FEI classes). All instructions from officials are to be followed without dispute or delay; otherwise the competitor is liable to disqualification. Prize-Giving Ceremony: Prize giving to be taken place immediately, near the Reception Counter area after the end of each class. Competitors not attending the prize giving without notifying the organizers in advance may be asked to forfeit their placing and prizes. Prizes and Placings: One placing/prize awarded for 5 or fewer competitors; Up to four placings/prizes awarded for 6 to 19 competitors; Up to six placings/prizes awarded for 20 or more competitors. 9

10 RULES AND REGULATIONS (continued) Appeals: Appeals against any judging decisions, placing or events impacting the results or any class must be lodged with the Show Director in writing within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the result. All appeals must be accompanied by a deposit of $50 which will be returned in the event the appeal is upheld. The appeal committee will review all appeals and announce its decisions as soon as possible pending the time taken to gather and review evidence. The decision of the appeals committee is final. 10

11 STABLES AND FACILITIES Grooms/ Syces: Horse-Walks: Vehicles at Stables: Stables and Fees: Horse Floats: Washing of Horses: Waste Disposal: Cleanliness of Stables: Each club and/or competitor will have to supply for its own grooms or syces for this competition. They must be made aware of the general rules and regulations of the competition. Horses walking to their warm-up and/or competing grounds must use the designated routes only. There will be adequate signage and directions provided. Horses will not be allowed to walk or exercise on any other non-designated areas. Vehicles may park at the stables module/area. Care must be taken to park their vehicles in a safe and orderly fashion. Loading and unloading of horses should be done outside the stables module, at the road access near the guardhouse. Entry to area in a vehicle must be via the side road access next to the guard house and not the main road entrance and exit near the round-about. There are 25 temporary and 5 permanent stables available. Stabling per day of competition is S$50.00 for temporary stables and S$70.00 for permanent stables. Choice of the type of stables must be indicated in the entry form. Return trips (To STCRC and from STCRC) are provided for, free of charge by Singapore Turf Club. Visiting Clubs/Centres must submit all relevant entry and declaration forms before the closing date on 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm. Incomplete submissions and/or missing information in any of the forms will not guarantee float services for the horses. Washing down of horses should be done at the designated areas only. Disposal bins will be adequately provided. At the end of the competition, all stables must be skipped out and cleaned of all waste and left over feed. STC reserves the rights to charge a penalty fee of $50 per stable to participating clubs should the stables be found to be in an unclean/ unsatisfactory state. 11

12 STABLES AND FACILITIES (continued) Water Buckets and Fans: Water buckets and fans for horses will be adequately provided. Failure to comply with any of the above will result in competitors and/or clubs being charged for the repairs to the stables area and/or its surrounding areas. Yours sincerely, Karina Lim Organizing Chairman Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre 12

13 FORMS.1 Entry and Fees Form.2 General Release for Liability and Waiver and Acknowledgement of Rules and Regulations Form Please ensure that all forms from 1 and 2 are filled out completely and handed to the organizer before the closing date scheduled on 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm. Please also kindly ensure that all necessary payments would have to be made in full before 26 May 2014, Monday, 6.00pm. 13

14 .1 ENTRY AND FEES FORM Please use only one form per horse, per rider. Name of Club: Name and Age of Rider: Gender: M/F Name and Age of Horse: Sex: Height: Brief profile / interesting information of Competing Horse: Stabling Fees: $50 (Temporary stable) or $70 (Permanent stable) per horse Class No and Description Entry Fee (S$) 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ Please indicate and tick the type of stabling preferred: Temporary - $50 Permanent - $70 Total Amount (including stabling fees at $50 or $70 per horse): $ Note: Please make FULL PAYMENT by 26 May 2014, Monday, 6.00pm. Cheques should be made payable to: SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Closing date for submission of entries & forms is 21 May 2014, Wednesday, 6.00pm. Declaration: I acknowledge that I shall abide by all the rules and regulations as set by Singapore Turf Club and Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre. Signature Date 14

15 .2 GENERAL RELEASE FOR LIABILITY AND WAIVER AND ACKNOWLEDGE OF RULES AND REGULATION FORM Please read all portions carefully before signing. Please note that this form must be endorsed before entry can be accepted. In consideration for the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre Inter-Club Dressage Competition Organizing Committee granting me permission to participate in the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre Inter-Club Dressage Competition event (the Competition) on 01 June 2014, Sunday, I agree: i) That prior to participating in any event, I will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used by me during that event; ii) That I understand I may be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and deaths, and sever social and economic losses which might results from my actions or inactions, but also from the intentional or negligent acts of others, from the rules of competition and this application, from the condition of the premises and//or equipment, and from other causes now unknown or not reasonably foreseeable; and iii) To fully release, discharge and hold harmless the organizer and its respective members, directors, agents, employees, associate, staff and independent contractors from any and all claims, actions, liabilities and causes of action which I may now have or which may occur as a result of or incidental to my voluntary participation in any of the sporting or non-sporting activities incidental to or in connection with the competition. Please turn over 15

16 .2 GENERAL RELEASE FOR LIABILITY AND WAIVER AND ACKNOWLEDGE OF RULES AND REGULATION FORM (continued) I acknowledge all content in the rules and regulation section and agree: i) To abide by all the rules and regulations of the organizer as stated in the Rules and Regulations; ii) To refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages or using any substances in a manner that would decrease or impair my level of performance during my participation in the sporting activities of the competition; iii) To refrain from unsportsmanlike like conduct or any conduct bringing discredit upon the competition including without limitation physically or verbally assaulting or abusing any official, competitor, spectator, volunteer or any person involved in the management of the competition and that any such conduct may meet with expulsion from the competition and appropriate criminal or civil action against me; and iv) To be filmed, photographed or interviewed as a participant in the competition when requested to do so by any officer or official of the organizer. I acknowledge that I execute the above freely and voluntary and do not reply on any inducements, promises or representations made by the aforementioned organizer or individuals involved in the competition, or any person associated in any way with the competition. Name of Entrant Signature of Entrant Date Name of Parent/Guardian* Signature of Parent/Guardian* Date * Form must be countersigned by the entrant s parent/guardian if he/she is less than 21 years of age 16