FEDERATION EQUESTRE INTERNATIONALE 2017 FEI Endurance Courses Course Concept

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1 CONCEPT of FEI Endurance Courses and Seminars for Officials In accordance with the FEI Endurance criteria of appointment/promotion for Officials a number of criteria have to be fulfilled to be granted promotion by the FEI headquarters. One of the criteria is to have attended an FEI Course as referred to in the requirement. Guidelines for all Levels of Courses: Judges: 1. Level I - Course for Judges (2*) 1.1 Definition: Level I Courses are to be organized by NFs for National and potential FEI Officials as recommended by NFs. The Goals of a Level I Course are to prepare interested people to become qualified International Candidate Endurance Judges for CEIs. Attendees of Level 1 Courses should receive an overview about the sport organisation, the rules for endurance competitions and the officials judging the competition. They should become familiar with the challenges of the sport and acquire knowledge about the organisation and management of competitions. Duration of course: 1,5-2 day 1.2 Course Directors: Level I course to be taken by an appropriate, suitable experienced Official from one of the FEI International lists published on our Website FEI Certificates: Certificates will be awarded to all attendees at Level I Courses provided that the attendee is present throughout. This is a recognition of attendance and does not necessarily certify a promotion. The attendance to an FEI Course for Endurance Officials does not automatically enable the Official to be added/promoted on the FEI Endurance list of Officials. 1.4 Promotion of Officials: It is important to remember that all officials on the FEI lists are representing their NFs and also the FEI. For acceptance on the FEI lists, Officials need to have suitable experience nationally in their field of expertise, before consideration will be given. New Judge - 2*, proposed by NFs, will be appointed by the FEI to FEI 2* Judge status using the following guidelines: 1 P a g e

2 For appointment to 2* FEI Official Have been a member of a Ground Jury or Appeal Committee at a CEI or acted as President of the Ground Jury at National Events during the current or preceding year. Speak one of the two official languages. Have qualified at an FEI Level I Course for Endurance Judges. Have acted as a member of an Organising Committee, or as assistant to the Chief Steward or as Chief Steward at two events, preferably International. Be preferably under the age of 60. All officials, after qualifying within the above criteria must attend a course equal to their status at least every 4 years (2* - Level I / 3* and 4* - Level II). With the many changes within our sport in recent years it is considered that this requirement should be compulsory in the interests of safety and welfare. Anyone not attending courses within the agreed timeframe will be given notice to comply within a limited time or face being downgraded / dropped from the FEI lists. 2 P a g e

3 2. Level II - Course for Judges (3*, 4*) 2.1 Definition: The Goals of a Level II Course are to provide qualified International Judges for CEIs. Attendees of the Level II Course should have knowledge about the FEI Rules and Guidelines for Endurance Competitions. They will understand the relationships authority and expectations of equestrian organisations, organising committees and National Federations. Understand the importance of teamwork among FEI Officials and the need for good leadership. Gain a deeper insight into the challenges of the sport and individual competitions through working group discussion of actual problem sets. At the end of the course the attendees should be able to judge all international endurance competitions. Duration of Course: days 2.2 Course Directors: Level II course to be taken by an appropriate, suitable experienced Official from one of the FEI International lists published on our Website FEI Certificates: Certificates will be awarded to all attendees at Level II Courses provided that the attendee is present throughout. This is a recognition of attendance and does not necessarily certify a promotion. The attendance to an FEI Course for Endurance Officials does not automatically enable the Official to be added/promoted on the FEI Endurance list of Officials. 2.4 Promotion of Officials: It is important to remember that all officials on the FEI lists are representing their NFs and also the FEI. For acceptance on the FEI lists, Officials need to have suitable experience nationally in their field of expertise, before consideration will be given. New Judge - 3*/4*, proposed by NFs, will be appointed by the FEI to FEI Judge Status using the following guidelines: 3 P a g e

4 For appointment to 3* FEI Official Have been a member of a Ground Jury at a minimum of 3 CEIs 1* or 2*, in any one 2 year period. Have acted as President of the Ground Jury at a CEI 1* during the current or preceding year. Have qualified at an FEI Level II Course for Endurance Judges. Have been a 2* Judge for a minimum of two years or two complete seasons For appointment to 4* FEI Official Have been a member of a Ground Jury at a minimum of 3 CEIs, 3*, in any one 2 year period. Have acted as President of the Ground Jury at a CEI 2* during the current or preceding year. Have attended a level II (3*4*) course within the previous twelve months. Have been a 3* Judge for a minimum of two years or two complete season All officials, after qualifying within the above criteria must attend a course equal to their status at least every 4 years (2* - Level I / 3* and 4* - Level II). With the many changes within our sport in recent years it is considered that this requirement should be compulsory in the interests of safety and welfare. Anyone not attending courses within the agreed timeframe will be given notice to comply within a limited time or face being downgraded / dropped from the FEI lists. 4 P a g e

5 Technical Delegates: 3 Technical Delegate (2*, 3*, 4*) 3.1 Definition: The Goals of a Technical Delegate Course are to provide qualified International Technical Delegates for CEIs and Championships. Attendees of the Technical Delegate Course should have knowledge about the competition and the course (trail), the technical and administrative arrangements, stewarding and the organisation of an event, the examinations and inspections of horses and their accommodations. Understanding the veterinary aspect of endurance competitions is a further main point, as well as being able to work in cooperation with the President of the Ground Jury, and the Organising committee throughout the event. TDs must be able provide strong leadership and harmonize the judging team at all levels to best serve the competition. At the end of the course the attendees should be able serve as Technical Delegate at CEI events Duration of course: days for TD 2* (Course Level I for Judges) days for TD (3*, 4*) 3.2 Course Directors: Technical Delegate course to be taken by an appropriate, suitable experienced Official from one of the FEI International lists published on our Website FEI Certificates: Certificates will be awarded to all attendees at a Technical Delegate Courses provided that the attendee is present throughout. This is a recognition of attendance and does not necessarily certify a promotion. The attendance to an FEI Course for Endurance Officials does not automatically enable the Official to be added/promoted on the FEI Endurance list of Officials. 3.4 Promotion of Officials: It is important to remember that all officials on the FEI lists are representing their NFs and also the FEI. For acceptance on the FEI lists, Officials need to have suitable experience nationally in their field of expertise, before consideration will be given. New Technical Delegate - 2*/ 3*/4*, proposed by NFs, will be appointed by the FEI to FEI Technical Delegate status using the following guidelines: 5 P a g e

6 For appointment to 2* Technical Delegate For appointment to Technical Delegate 2* an applicant will: Have acted as a Technical Delegate or equivalent position at National Events during the current or preceding year. Speak one of the two official languages. Hold FEI International Endurance Judge Status. Be preferably under the age of 60. Promotion to 3* Technical Delegate For promotion to 3* status an FEI 2* Technical Delegate will: Have been an FEI 2* Technical Delegate at a minimum of 3 CEIs, 1*, in any one 2 year period. Have qualified at an FEI course for Technical Delegates. Have been a 2* Technical Delegate for a minimum of two years or two complete Seasons Promotion to 4* Technical Delegate For promotion to 4* status an Endurance Judge will: Have been an FEI Technical Delegate at a minimum of 3 CEIs (2* level and above), one of which must be 3 *, in any one 2 year period. Have attended a refresher course within the previous twelve months. Have been a 3* Technical Delegate for a minimum of two years or two complete Season. All officials, after qualifying within the above criteria must attend a course equal to their status at least every 4 years. With the many changes within our sport in recent years it is considered that this requirement should be compulsory in the interests of safety and welfare. Anyone not attending courses within the agreed timeframe will be given notice to comply within a limited time or face being downgraded / dropped from the FEI lists. 6 P a g e