THE PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

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1 THE PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES 019 State Sporting, Campdraft, Team Penning, Mounted Games & Team Sporting Championships TO BE HELD AT Merriwa Showground, Merriwa. Sporting Saturday 13 th April Campdraft & Team Penning Sunday 14 th April Mounted Games Monday 15 th April Team Sporting- Tuesday 16 th April Arrival Times Horse Health Declaration Forms to be produced upon arrival. Entry to the competition venue will be available ONLY during the following time periods: Thursday 11 th April: from 1 pm to 6 pm ONLY; Friday 1 th, Saturday 13 th, Sunday 14 th & Monday 15 th April - 8 am to :00 pm, and between the hours of 6am-7am Tuesday 16 th April. COMPULSORY FITNESS CHECK starting at 3:00 pm Friday 1 th April for Sporting Competitors. For competitors arriving on the morning of competition, PRIOR ARRANGEMENT is required to organise entry into the grounds between 6:00am 7:00am, as well as the ridden COMPULSORY FITNESS CHECK between 6:30 and 7:30 am, please contact Kriss Wood on prior to arrival. Fitness Checks for all other disciplines will be held prior to the commencement of the championships. ENTRY FEES: $45.00 PER COMPETITOR, PER DISCIPLINE YARD FEE: $30.00 per night or $15 for full duration CAMP SITE FEE: $40.00 for Full Duration of Event ADMIN FEE: $0 per Rider ENTRIES CLOSE: 5pm Friday nd February 019 All cheques must be from your Zone not personal cheques No telephone, or late, entries will be accepted ALL ENTRIES MUST COME THROUGH ZONES AND BE MAILED TO: The Pony Club Association of NSW PO Box 085 WOLLONGONG NSW 500 The association reserves all rights to alter any or all of the programs and conditions without due notice. All competitors compete at their own risk.

2 1. ENTRY TO THE COMPETITION VENUE Please complete the Horse Health Declaration form within three days leading up to the State Championship and present to event officials on arrival. Officials will direct you towards the stabling and camping areas for further direction. Horses WILL NOT be scanned for their Microchip upon arrival. Microchip numbers will be checked during the Fitness Check prior to the competition All horses attending must be Microchipped. Health checks will be conducted and any horse found to be suspect will be separated for further assessment. If upon further assessment the horse is still not found to be healthy a veterinarian will be called at the expense of the rider and the horse will be quarantined until cleared by the veterinarian. If a late change of horse occurs, a copy of the new horse s PCA NSW Horse ID Form must be presented at the Fitness Check, with all required signatures and a Veterinary Certificate (if appropriate) for the scratched horse. If arriving outside the designated arrival hours (Thursday 11th April from 1 pm to 6 pm ONLY; Friday 1th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th April & Monday 15th - 8 am to :00 pm, ONLY due to extenuating circumstances (such as a car break down), please ensure your Team Manager is aware and contact Kriss Wood on to arrange entry to the grounds.. ENTRIES All Entries must come through the Zone to the State office with ONE Zone cheque for BOTH the entry fee and the stabling and camping. Cheques from individual competitors or Clubs will not be accepted. Entries will only be accepted on the official Entry Forms accompanying this schedule. CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORMS AND HORSE ID FORMS BY THE ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR AND OTHER DESIGNATED SIGNATORIES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES FOR ALL COMPETITORS. Zone Chief Instructors are required to list entries in order of priority on the entry forms. If there are too many entries in an age group, riders entered last on the form may not be accepted. There will be no pending for any State Event Qualifying & Grading as at the close of nominations. 3. HORSE IDENTIFICATION Horse ID forms are required to be sent to the PCA NSW office with entries. Team Managers are required to bring a copy of the Horse ID to the fitness check. Please complete the Horse Health Declaration form within three days leading up to the State Championship and present to event officials on arrival. As such NO HORSES may arrive on the grounds prior to 1 midday on the Thursday 11 th April. 4. SCRATCHINGS All scratching are to be notified to the Zone Chief Instructor as early as possible. Refund of entry fees will only be granted if a copy of a Doctors or Veterinary Certificate is sent to the State office no later than 30 days from the completion of the Championships. Ground fees are refundable where scratchings are notified no later than 14 days prior to the event. Stable and Camping fees and state entry fees will be refunded by the State Office. 5. HORSE SUBSTITUTIONS In the event of illness or injury (or for any other reason the Advisory Committee may allow) a horse may be substituted. If a horse is substituted the Association or Technical Delegate must be advised in writing not later than 6:00pm on the day prior to competition, by the Zone Secretary or Team Manager, giving the reason, together with the approval of the Zone Chief Instructor concerned and providing verification that the substitute horse is of championship standard. The substitute horse must be owned by the member, or a member of the rider s Club and comply with all the conditions of nomination for the Championship for which it is being substituted. Any competitor riding a horse not fulfilling the above conditions will incur disqualification. 6. ELIGIBILITY OF COMPETITOR Competitors are required to have a recorded attendance at a minimum of 3 Pony Club instructional days in the preceding 1 months. (Membership cards are available from the Association office.) Verification of attendance is required by Club Secretaries prior to initialling the column on the entry form. Entries will only be accepted from current financial and insured members of the Pony Club Association. New South Wales members names must appear on the register at the Association office.

3 7. ELIGIBILITY AND OWNERSHIP OF MOUNTS See current PCA Handbook. 8. HORSE WELFARE Pony Club Association NSW Council strongly recommends that all pony club members vaccinate their horses against Hendra Virus and supports any Zone or Club who have introduced by-laws in regard to vaccinations. We recommend that you contact your local Department of Primary Industry for further updates and information on biosecurity measures to be implemented by members on or see their website 9. PERFORMANCES (New South Wales Competitors only) Nominations to the Zone must be accompanied by current Performance cards (available from the Association office). Club Secretaries are responsible for forwarding a copy of performance cards, with entry forms, to Zone Chief Instructors prior to them approving entrants of suitable standard and forwarding nominations to Association office. Performance cards are not required to accompany entries sent to the State Office. 10. GENERAL RULES FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS a. The Championship will be conducted under the rules of the Pony Club Association of NSW as set down in the current PCA NSW Handbook and as advised in Council minutes to date. Team Managers are to have a copy of the rules available for reference for their team members. Sporting, Campdraft & Team Penning Rules: Mounted Games Rules: Team Sporting Rules: b. The Pony Club Association reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any part of the program if circumstances arise which make it necessary. c. Competitors must realise that this is a State Championship and the standard will be high. It is the responsibility of Zone Chief Instructors to ensure the mounts and riders meet the required standard. d. PUNCTUALITY: Competitors must be punctual and may be disqualified if not ready when called. e. LEAVE: All riders are reminded that they may not leave the grounds until after the final presentation of the Championship without permission from the Advisory Committee. Any rider who leaves without permission may be suspended from competing for a full twelve (1) months from the date of the breach of the regulations. f. VEHICLE PARKING: No vehicle is to park in a horse area allocated for horses. (Parking areas will be clearly indicated.) All vehicles park at their own risk. A horse free area must be provided for vehicle parking. g. The commencement time for each State Championship is from when the horse arrives on the grounds and until the last horse leaves the presentation arena. h. Yards/stables may not be in the camping area and as such cannot be brought onto the grounds by competitors. Competitors must use yards/stables provided. i. Riders may use a different horse for each Championship as all events are stand-alone Championships. j. Riders may compete in one or more event however, they do not have to stay on the grounds for the whole duration only until the event they are competing in has been completed and presentations have been held (which follow the completion of each event). 11. BACK NUMBERS Back numbers will be issued to Team Managers on payment of a deposit of $10.00 per competitor. This fee must be paid before 6.00 pm on the day prior to the relevant Championship competition by Team Managers. Competitors not collecting their back numbers by the specified time will automatically be scratched from all events. Competitors entered in more than 1 discipline will keep the same back number throughout the multiple disciplines. This fee is refundable on return of the back number, providing the back number is returned in good order. Back Numbers must be returned before 5:00 pm of the final day of competition of the relevant discipline championship. Team Managers are responsible for checking condition of back numbers and returning the same. Damaged back numbers will be charged to the Zone. 1. INTER-STATE COMPETITORS State Team Championship awards will be presented for the Sporting and Campdraft Championships. Teams are to comprise of a maximum of four riders and a minimum of three riders. All scores to count. All inter-state entries are the responsibility of their own State Association. Inter-state entries must come through the State Secretary with the required accompanying cheques for the state entry fees and the stabling/yard and camping fees. All correspondence will be forwarded to the State Secretary only. All inter-state competitors represent their State and must wear the full Pony Club uniform of their State Association. This includes State saddlecloths, flags, banners etc. Inter-state competitors ride under the rules of The Pony Club Association of NSW. 3

4 Inter-State competitors must follow NSW Championship rules. 13. INTER-ZONE COMPETITORS (New South Wales competitors only) There will be a Zone Team Championship award for the Sporting & Campdraft Championships only. Teams are to comprise of a maximum of four riders and a minimum of three riders. All scores to count. 14. GEAR REGULATIONS Horses must be correctly turned out with well fitting and properly maintained saddlery and suitable stirrups that conform to Pony Club NSW regulations. Girths must have two buckles or a single buckle and a surcingle. Exception: western or stock saddle with attachments as designed and manufactured for that particular saddle. PLEASE SEE SECTION 7 OR THE SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE RULES IN THE PCA NSW HANDBOOK FOR ALL GEAR REGULATIONS. Badly fitting or unsafe saddlery, or saddles that are down on the withers/back when the rider is mounted, will result in the disqualifying of that competitor, unless the saddle can be changed to the satisfaction of the Gear Steward before the start of the competition. Saddlery that is not allowed in the Championship must not be worn at the competition venue. Failure to comply with this rule will incur elimination. In all other things, the general rules of the Pony Club Association of NSW apply. The only jewellery permitted to be worn by riders when mounted are one stud per ear not exceeding 5mm in diameter and wristwatches (medical alerts are permitted). Wedding rings, if worn, must be taped. 15. UNIFORM Zone Teams - Each Team to wear their own Zone uniform and saddlecloth. Full Pony Club uniform is to be worn i.e. shirt and tie and either fawn or oatmeal jodhpurs. Fawn, bone or oatmeal coloured riding trousers are acceptable at State level competitions. Riding Trousers must be designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which shall be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider s boot shall be covered. Riding trousers may not be worn with long boots. Mounted Games: Club teams to wear their own Club uniform (polo shirt) and saddlecloth, Zone teams to wear their own Zone uniform (polo shirt) and saddlecloth. Team Sporting: Zone Teams - Each Team to wear their own Zone uniform (polo shirt) and saddlecloth. Helmet checks will be conducted between 1 & pm on the day before the competition commences. 16. DRAW The Draw for each event will be available at the Team Managers Meeting and on the PONY CLUB NSW STATE CHAMPS Team App on the day prior to the first day of competition for each Championship. Competitors failing to be ready when called may incur disqualification. Riders to compete in draw order. 17. TEAM MANAGERS RESPONSIBILITIES A Team Manager for each age group must be named on the nomination form, together with addresses and telephone numbers. For Team Managers duties see current PCA NSW Handbook. Team Managers must be current financial and insured members of the Pony Club Association. It is stressed that Team Managers are in charge of their team whilst ever they are on the ground, all PCA NSW Rules, Policies and Procedures must be followed at all times. Please see the Association s policy documents for more details Zone Secretaries are required to supply each Team Manager with a list of members for whom they are responsible at State Championships, together with a list of scratchings, prior to departure for the Championship. Team members should be notified by the Zone Secretary, through their Club Secretary, the name of their Team Manager for the Championship and be made aware of their responsibility to the Manager. This knowledge is to be available to all team members prior to departing for the venue. Team Managers must be suitably attired and wear identifying badges at all times, (available at Association office). For distinguishing purposes it is recommended that Team Managers wear the uniform of their Zone. Team Managers are required to attend the Team Managers meeting which follows the Fitness Check (TBA). Team Managers are to ensure that all competitors are mounted and present at Presentation. 18. PARTICIPATING ZONE RESPONSIBILITIES 4

5 Each zone entering riders is required to nominate two volunteers for every five riders to help run the events. Name, address and telephone numbers of volunteers to be attached to the entry form at the time of nomination. 19. FITNESS CHECK Sporting Horses will be checked for soundness on Friday 1 th April (the day prior to the championship) at approximately 3:00 pm. All other discipline fitness checks will be held on the morning of competition (subject to change depending on completion and presentation times). Riders must present horses ridden. Back Numbers are to be worn (if available from previous discipline). Riders must wear full Pony Club uniform in Zone (or State colours for interstate competitors), together with regulation AS/NZ 3838, ASTM F1163, EN 1384 (manufactured prior to 016) or VG1 approved riding helmet and boots. Team Managers are required to bring a copy of the Horse ID to the fitness check. COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT NO HORSE MAY LEAVE THE GROUND AFTER THE FITNESS CHECK OF THE RELEVANT DISCIPLINE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THAT DISCIPLINE S FINAL PRESENTATION WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE TECHNICAL DELEGATE. Riders do not have to stay on the grounds for the whole duration of the combined championship only for the duration of the discipline that they are competing in. This includes the duration of time between the pre-event Fitness Check (for that discipline) until the event has been completed and presentations have been held (which follow the completion of each event). Sporting Horses arriving during the night ONLY will be checked between 7:00am and 7:30 am on Saturday 13 th April. Application for this check to be made to the Secretary by the Team Manager on the day prior to the first day of competition. Please note: for riders competing in the Campdrafting & Team Penning disciplines, a Fitness Check is required on the morning of the championship. Note - a horse, which is scratched as a result of the Fitness or Vet Check at a State Championship, shall not thereafter be ridden at the venue by any person. Destruction of severely injured horses: If a horse is so severely injured that on humanitarian grounds it has to be destroyed, the following procedure will apply; if the owner or his authorised representative is present this agreement will first be obtained by the official Veterinary Surgeon. If the owner or his representative is not available the Technical Delegate acting on the advice of the Official Veterinary Surgeon, may order the destruction of a horse. 0. FITNESS CHECK TROPHY A Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the best presented Zone (riders and team managers) at the Fitness Check for each discipline Championship. 1. GEAR CHECK Will be carried out prior to each competition Team Managers MUST be present. Riders are not at liberty to leave the enclosure after checking and prior to competing. Whilst an official gear check will be carried out, the safety of rider s gear is ultimately the responsibility of the competitor.. EXERCISE Competitors may only exercise their horse in area provided. Horses may only be exercised (this includes lunging) by their nominated riders, except in the case of riders under 13 years, where an adult member may lunge the horse with the permission of the Team Manager. Horses exercised by other than their riders (if the rider is 13 years or older) or with unacceptable gear, may be disqualified from the Championship as a whole. Approved helmets and solid footwear are to be worn at all times when lunging. 3. PROFESSIONAL COACHING Competitors may not be coached by professional coaches (parent coaches excluded) while at the venue, at the risk of disqualification from the Championship. 4. DISQUALIFICATION The PCA Executive, together with the Technical Delegate and Advisory Committee, has the power to disqualify any competitor for a breach of any rule, or for unacceptable behaviour. 5. APPLICATION FOR EARLY LEAVE If, for any unforseen circumstance, a competitor wishes to leave the venue prior to the final presentation of awards (whether they be ribbon winner or not), their Team Manager is required to make a written request to be lodged at the Secretary's office at the venue for decision by the Association Executive Committee. Failure to obtain permission may jeopardise future entry. 6. SCORING Live Scoring will be available via the Pony Club NSW State Champs TeamApp throughout the Championship. The final championship scores will be displayed at the office for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the award being made for the championship. The time of 5

6 final posting of each score sheet will appear on the bottom of the score sheet. The parade for final presentation will NOT be marshalled until the posting of the final scores is imminent. The chief marshal will liaise with the Technical Delegate to determine the appropriate time. 7. PROTESTS Protests must be lodged in writing, by the Zone Team Manager together with a fee of $50.00 and handed to the Secretary on the ground. Protests must be made no later than one hour after the incident that gave rise to the protest, or in the case of scores, within fifteen minutes of the final championship scores being posted. Protests against the qualification of competitors or horses must be lodged not later than one hour prior to the commencement of the event. 8. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS At the conclusion of the State Championship/s, Team Managers assemble ALL MEMBERS of their teams, mounted and in full uniform (whether ribbon winners or not) for the final parade and presentations. The failure of any competitor to comply may well jeopardize the receiving of an award and/or future acceptance for championship competition. The only exception is when special permission has been granted by the Executive committee following written application from the team manager (see 5). 9. ZONE FLAG/BANNER Zone Team Managers are requested to bring banners for the official parade. Team Managers are to parade with teams. Riders must wear full Pony Club uniform for the parade. 30. RESPONSIBILITY Neither the Organising Committee, the Pony Club Association of NSW nor the PCA Advisory Committee accept any responsibility for accident or illness of horse, or rider, groom, spectator or any other person or damage to motor vehicle throughout the duration of the Championship. Riders ride at their own risk. NSW Road Rules apply to all venues during State Championships and must be adhered to, including the wearing of helmets while riding bicycles. The Advisory Committee, together with the Technical Delegate and Executive of the PCA, are final arbiters in making decisions on protest or policy, and reserve the right to make any amendments, alterations or deletions to the programme as required. 31. TECHNICAL DELEGATE The Technical Delegate will be appointed by the PCA Executive for each discipline. He/She will supervise a briefing of Team Managers and together with the Executive Committee and Judge concerned will officiate in matters of dispute or official protest. His/Her duties are to adjudicate on objections, to decide on eliminations and generally to ensure that the competition is run in accordance with the rules. He/She may replace a Line Steward, Starter or Judge, if he/she considers this is necessary. He/She may, on his/her own initiative, "object" and take action on any matter that comes to his/her notice. In general, his/her decision is final and binding, however, matters of extreme contention must be referred to the Executive Committee. The Technical Delegate will brief all Stewards, the Starter and Judge/s and Time Keepers prior to the competition. 34. TIME KEEPERS (Sporting) Each Sporting lane will be timed by one person with two stop watches and an Electronic Timing Unit will back up any manual times recorded. One watch is nominated as the primary watch and the second is a back-up watch only. Time Keepers are to be briefed by the Technical Delegate prior to the commencement of the competition. In the event of electronic timing equipment not being used, the Timers/Judges place the competitors as they cross the finish line and they must not concern themselves with infringements. The Judges/Time Keepers place all teams and record these places (in case of eliminations). LINE STEWARDS (Mounted Games) There must be two Line Stewards for each lane of the Mounted Games. Stewards will be briefed by the Technical Delegate prior to the commencement of the Games. Line Stewards to be selected by the Advisory Committee. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINE STEWARDS 1. The Line Stewards' signals are for guidance of the Technical Delegate and the Competitors. Line Stewards are briefed by the Technical Delegate and familiarised with required flag signals.. Line Stewards must have a thorough knowledge of the rules and have studied carefully the details of each race in the competition they are to steward. They must be over 17 years of age. Same Line Stewards should be used throughout the whole competition where possible. 3. They must attend any briefing by the Technical Delegate prior to the Games and at any other time as notified. Punctuality is essential. 4. The Line Steward's position is three or four yards beyond the finish or Changeover line and in line with the lane they are judging. 5. Line Stewards must wear coloured bibs or armbands (4" wide) for lane identification. This prevents unauthorised personnel giving signals. Bibs and/or armbands will be given out by the Technical Delegate. 6

7 6. Where possible, Line Stewards should not act in the lane of a heat or final in which their own team is competing. 7. Each Line Steward carries a flag the same colour as the lane. Any infringement of the rules must be signalled at once by raising the flag, keeping it up until the end of the race unless the infringement is corrected, when it is immediately lowered again. When a Line Steward signals an infringement, the Line Steward at the opposite end MUST also signal with their flag. 8. Line Stewards must not call back or call instructions to any competitor, but they must answer a competitor's question (as briefly as possible). 9. Line Stewards at the changeover line should ensure that competitors do not ride back down the arena until the race is over. They must stand away from the "playing area". 10. If one team's equipment is upset by another team, the nearest Line Steward of the team upset should quickly set this up again, if it is safe to do so. 11. Close concentration is necessary by Line Stewards and Officials, throughout each race. Line Stewards must be sure not to be distracted by anything - even a bad upset in another lane. 1. Competitors should be made aware of the Starters whistle in the event of a false start. COLLECTING RING STEWARD (Mounted Games & Team Sporting) He/she checks that items of dress and saddlery are not changed after the inspection without reference to the Technical Delegate. He/she keeps order in the Collecting Ring and gets teams ready to send them into the Arena when required. He/she should deal through Team Managers who should remain in the Collecting Ring and be given bibs, cap covers and/or arm bands to be put on team members. Team managers are also responsible for collecting the bibs, cap covers and/or arm bands immediately following a heat and returning them to the appropriate Steward. TIME KEEPERS (Mounted Games & Sporting) Each Mounted Games & Sporting lane will be timed by one person with two stop watches. One watch is nominated as the primary watch and the second is a back-up watch only. Time Keepers are to be located on a raised platform in line with the finishing line and on the edge of the arena. Time Keepers are to be briefed by the Technical Delegate prior to the commencement of the competition. In the event of electronic timing equipment not being used, the Timers/Judges place the competitors as they cross the finish line and they must not concern themselves with infringements. The Judges/Time Keepers place all teams and record these places (in case of eliminations). 35. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY As part of the Associations continuous improvement process, in regard to Work Health and Safety a Safety Officer will be appointed for all State Championships, this Safety Officer will conduct a risk assessment for the event (including where necessary, checking that all electrical appliances and leads have been tested and tagged and that power outlets are not overloaded), give a Safety Briefing at the start of the Championship and be the first point of reference for issues relating to Work Health and Safety. This Safety Officer will work in conjunction with the Technical Delegate to ensure the safety of all riders, officials and spectators. Riders, officials and spectators are reminded of the responsibility to themselves and others in regard to safety and requests that any issues be reported immediately. The Association reminds all members attending Pony Club Events that they must abide by the Associations rules and any direction given by the Technical Delegate, Safety Officer, members of the Advisory Committee or State Executive at State Championship events. Riders/parents/guardians are reminded that while the Association is always mindful of member s safety and will conduct Risk Assessments and uphold the Associations rules at a Championship it is the riders/parents/guardians responsibility to decide whether to attend or not to attend an event. Riders/parents/guardians should always undertake their own Risk Assessment before each championship. This assessment should take into consideration weather conditions, the distance to be travelled and safety of riders and horse welfare. For further information on Risk Assessments and the Associations rules please see our website SAFETY OFFICER A person will be appointed by the Event Organizing Committee to prepare, distribute and implement a safety plan AND to coordinate emergency responses during a competition. This person is not a medical officer and may not participate directly in providing emergency care, but rather should arrange for and facilitate the response by appropriate personnel and then record and document any incident(s). 38. CAMPING AND STABLING Yard & Camping fees are refundable ONLY where scratchings are notified no later than 14 days prior to the start of the Combined Championship (before 5pm Friday 9 th March 019), nomination fees will only be refunded upon production of a doctors or veterinarian certificate. YARD FEE: $30.00 per night or $15 for Full Duration CAMP SITE FEE: $40 per family (ONE cheque from the Zone to be made out to PCA NSW for Entry Fees and Stabling/Camping Fees. All cheques must be from your Zone not personal cheques.) 7

8 37. VENUE DETAILS From the local Zone: Feed Supplier Merriwa Petroleum & Ag Supplies 19 Vennacher Street. Merriwa Ph: Landmark Merriwa 103 Bettington Street Merriwa Ph: Elders Merriwa 3 Vennacher Street Merriwa Ph: Vet Merriwa Veterinary Surgery 86 Bettington St Merriwa Ph: Photographer A professional photographer will be on site for the duration of the event, details will be posted to Social Media channels and Team App. Canteen will be operating from lunchtime on Friday 1th CHAMPIONSHIP DINNERS: SATURDAY NIGHT Choice of either Roast Lamb; Beef Hot Pot; or Mellow slow cooked chicken curry, plus choice of 3 desserts. Sit down dinner. MONDAY NIGHT Choice of Lasagne/Salad; Sweet and Sour Pork/Chinese Vegies/Rice; or Beef Hot Pot. Packaged in take away containers to be collected between 6 and 7pm, $15 per meal. 8

9 PROGRAM OF EVENTS All times are Estimates Starting times, fitness checks and gear checks may be changed by the Technical Delegate & Executive Committee on the day. Times will be announced at the grounds. Thursday 11 th April Friday 1 th April Saturday 13 th April Sunday 14 th April 1:00pm (midday) 6:00pm - Competitors can arrive 8:00am :00pm Competitors can arrive 3:00pm Sporting Fitness Check 5:00pm Sporting Team Managers Meeting 8:00am Sporting Gear Check 8:30am State Sporting Championships 3:00pm Sporting Championship Mounted Presentation 5:00pm Campdrafting & Team Penning Team Managers Meeting *possible Campdrafting & Team Penning fitness check depending on entries & conditions* 7:00am Campdrafting & Team Penning Fitness Check 8:00am Campdraft Gear Check (as competitors arrive for their event) 8:00am State Campdraft Championships TBA Campdraft Championship Mounted Presentation TBA- (at conclusion of campdrafting presentation)- Team Penning Gear Check TBA- Team Penning Championships TBA Team Penning Championship Mounted Presentation Monday 15 th April 5:00pm Mounted Games Team Managers Meeting *Possible Mounted Games Fitness Check 7:00pm Mounted Games Fitness Check 8:30am Mounted Games Gear Check 9:00am State Mounted Games Championships 3:00pm Mounted Games Championship Mounted Presentation 5:00pm Team Sporting Team Managers Meeting Tuesday 16 th April *Possible Team Sporting Fitness Check 7:00pm Team Sporting Fitness Check 8:30am Team Sporting Gear Check 9:00am State Team Sporting Championships 3:00pm Team Sporting Championship Mounted Presentation *Times for Presentations & Fitness Checks are approximate and are subject to change. Announcements will be made. *Competitors should be on the ground by 1pm on the day prior to their Championship, unless arrangements have been made with the organising committee to arrive before 7am on the day of their Championship. 9

10 Please find the following forms attached. 1. Championship Nomination Forms To be completed by rider/parent or guardian and include all appropriate signatures. Please complete one nomination form for EACH discipline being entered.. Horse Identification Form - To be completed by rider/parent or guardian and include all appropriate signatures. Only ONE form per horse is required (regardless of the amount of disciplines being entered). 3. Stable & Camping Form please complete this form to secure stabling and camp sites. 4. Horse Health Declaration Form - Please complete the Horse Health Declaration form within three days leading up to the State Championship and present to event officials on arrival. PLEASE DO NOT POST TO THE STATE OFFICE. 5. Zone Entry forms To be completed by the Zone Chief Instructor. 10

11 019 PCA NSW State Sporting Championships Saturday 13 th April 019 start 8:30am Merriwa ENTRY FEE $45 per competitor NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday nd February 019 Team Managers Meeting 5pm Friday 1 th April EVENTS 1. Flag Race 5. Diamond Flag. Bending Race 6. Three Mug Race 3. Barrel Race 7. Sporting Figure of Eight 4. Bonfield Bounce Bend AGE GROUPS Ages are taken as at the first day of competition: Under 11 years 11 years and Under 13 years 13 years and Under 15 years 15 years and Under 17 years Associate UNIFORM Each rider is to wear their own Zone uniform and saddlecloth. Full Pony Club Uniform is to be worn i.e. shirt and tie, and either fawn or oatmeal jodhpurs. Sporting riders are permitted to wear fawn, bone or oatmeal riding trousers designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which should be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the riders boot shall be covered. Riding Trousers may not be worn with long boots. QUALIFYING TIMES Riders must have times recorded on their performance card for any two of these four events to qualify: Flag Race: Under 13 years - 49 seconds Over 13 years - 44 seconds Bending Race: Under 13 years - 14 seconds Over 13 years - 1 seconds Barrel Race: Under 13 years - 3 seconds Over 13 years - 1 seconds Bonfield Bounce Bend: Under 13 years - 37 seconds Over 13 years - 35 seconds RULES PRESENTATION NOTE 1: All events will be point scoring for Individual, Zone and State Team Championship awards. For Bonfield Bounce at State Sporting Championships the height of plastic barrels are: A. Juniors (under 13 years) no less than 30cms and not to exceed 40cms B. Seniors (over 13 years) no less than 50cms and not to exceed 60cms Will be announced 11

12 019 PCA NSW State Campdraft Championships Sunday 14 th April 019 start 8:00am Merriwa ENTRY FEE $45 per competitor NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday nd February 019 TEAM MANAGERS MEETING 5pm Saturday 13 th April EVENTS Individual Competition ribbons to tenth place Individual Championship Age Champion Inter-Zone Championship Champion Zone to comprise of a maximum of four riders and minimum of three riders. Inter-State Championship Champion state to comprise of a maximum of four riders and a minimum of three riders. AGE GROUPS Ages are taken as at the first day of competition: 10 and Under 13 years 13 years and Under 15 years 15 years and Under 17 years Associate ELIGIBILITY Suitable performance of mount/rider combination. A minimum performance of an outside score in two () events will be required. Please provide details on entry forms. UNIFORM Each rider is to wear their own Zone uniform and saddlecloth. Full Pony Club Uniform is to be worn i.e. shirt and tie, and either fawn or oatmeal jodhpurs. Campdraft riders are permitted to wear fawn, bone or oatmeal riding trousers designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which should be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the riders boot shall be covered. Riding Trousers may not be worn with long boots. RULES The organisers have the option of conducting a one round competition, one round and final or two round competition depending on the availability of cattle, number of entrants and facilities. Riders who do not obtain an outside score in the first round shall not be placed ahead of those who do. In the Campdraft programme where the term points is used, it refers to the placing in the competition, that is, 10 points for first placing, down to 1 point for tenth placing. Where the term score is used, it refers to the marks awarded by the judge. The Championship Zone and State Campdraft team will be the team with the highest score. In the event of equality for individual placings in teams, a count-back is conducted as under: (i) total scores; (ii) total cut outs; (iii) total horse work; (iv) total course. Equality of Individual places for Campdraft in equality of score for first placing, a second round run will be conducted. Scores from both rounds are added together to determine the Champion. If equality still exists, cumulative cut out scores will determine placings. Competitors taking part in the second round will have precedence over those top scoring in first round and will fill the top placings. Count back system will apply after this to determine minor placings: (i) cut out; (ii) horse work; (iii) course. Judges are directed to abide by the rules as set out and refrain from altering or varying them, except under circumstances that would be exclusively in the interest of safety or adverse conditions and then ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE. NO WHIP OF ANY KIND MAY BE CARRIED OR USED BY A COMPETITOR IN A CAMPDRAFT. RE-DRAW FOR FINALISTS: At State Campdrafting Championships a re-draw for finalists will be done. In the event of there being outside scores and camp scores, the outside scores will be drawn separately and will go first. PRESENTATION Will be announced 1

13 019 PCA NSW State Team Penning Championships Sunday 14 th April 019 start TBA (at conclusion of Campdraft Presentation) Merriwa ENTRY FEE $45 per competitor NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday nd February 019 TEAM MANAGER MEETING 5pm Saturday 13 th April EVENTS Junior Zone Team Competition (3 riders aged 10 & under 17 years, must be from the same zone) ribbons to 5 th place Associate Zone Team Competition (3 Associate riders, must be from the same zone) ribbons to 5 th place Junior Team Championship Associate Team Championship AGE GROUPS Ages are taken at the first day of competition; Junior 10 & under 17 years Associate ELIGIBILITY Zone Teams: Riders must be from the same zone and have competed in at least Team Penning events in the last 1 months. Venues to be stated on the nomination form. Each rider can only compete in one team. UNIFORM Each rider is to wear their own Zone uniform and saddlecloth (or state uniform for interstate competitors). Full Pony Club Uniform is to be worn i.e. shirt and tie, and either fawn or oatmeal jodhpurs. Riders are permitted to wear fawn, bone or oatmeal riding trousers designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which should be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the riders boot shall be covered. Riding Trousers may not be worn with long boots. RULES 30 head of cattle marked with coloured collars (or numbers) in sets of 3. (ie 3 red, 3 blue etc) are at the mob end of the arena. Teams (3 riders) attempt to cut out the assigned cattle from the mob and gather them in the pen at the opposite end of the arena within a minute time limit. 1. The judge calls the assigned collar colour (or number) as the NOSE of the first horse crosses the start/foul line. A run commences timing when the NOSE of the first of the three (3) horses crosses the start/foul line 3. Within a two () minute time limit, a team (3 riders) will attempt to cut from the mob and pen three (3) head of cattle with the assigned collar colour (or number). A warning bell is issued with thirty (30) seconds remaining on the run 4. A team may only call for time ONCE 5. To call for time, one (1) rider ONLY must come to a STOP and STAND in the gateway of the pen with a minimum of the horse s nose to a maximum of a vertical line at the horse s chest in the pen gate, and raise his/her hand when all or some of the assigned cattle are penned. The remaining two () riders must be on the pen side of the start/foul line, and ALL non-penned cattle must be on the mob side of the start/foul line 6. A team may call for time with only one (1) or two () of the assigned cattle penned. This event is a live runs event. Example: First run head penned with a time of 1.58, Second run head penned with a time of The second run is the better of the two, see Example on next page 7. Time cannot be called until assigned cattle are in the pen and all other cattle are on the mob side of the start/foul line. If time is called before all spare (including assigned cattle not being penned) are on the pen side of the start/foul line a no-time will be recorded 8. No time will be awarded if incorrect assigned cattle are in the pen when time is called 13

14 Team Name 1 st Run No: Head \ Time nd Run No: Head \ Time Best Run Place rd st nd 9. Any more than five (5) head of cattle at any one time on the pen side of the start/foul line will incur a no-time being recorded for that run. A line person will be in place to monitor the start/foul line for too many across the line 10. NO person or horse is permitted to enter the pen at any time. All removal of cattle from the pen is to be done from outside the pen. This is a WHS ruling 11. A team must stop working cattle immediately when called a no-time by the judge or at the minute bell. 1. Any team exhibiting unnecessary rough handling or rushing into or at the mob at excessive speed, may result in disqualification at the judges decision 13. Once the three (3) riders have entered the arena and the run has commenced where a horse is deemed out of control by the judges decision any rider that dismounts, horse falls, rider is thrown or falls - will result in that run being terminated without a time be recorded 14. No whips may be bought into the arena. No hitting of cattle with any object is allowed. Hazing cattle with hats, reins or rope will be cause for termination of that run. Slapping of hand or rein to own leg is permitted 15. At the judges discretion, a team may be awarded a re-run if one (1) or more head of cattle is deemed unsuitable (healthwise) or escapes the arena 16. Competitors will only be called three (3) times to be present for their run. If that team does not present at the in-gate marshall area by the third (3rd) call, that run may be made void at the judges decision 17. Cattle may not be shouldered or pushed by either horse or rider during the run. Abuse of cattle or horses will be the cause for immediate disqualification of the run without refund of entry fee 18. When the 3 whole beasts, of your given colour, are across the centre foul line, your team are committed to those cattle. The Judge will say Committed. If one or more of those beasts (whole beast) go over the centre foul line it cannot be reclaimed. That lost beast then becomes part of the existing mob, known as a lost beast. Rules should be read in conjunction with Team Penning Australia Inc documents: Animal Welfare Policy Statement; WHS Rules and Code of Conduct. Team Penning Australia Inc. endorses the Australian Horse Welfare Protocol refer to PRESENTATION Will be announced 14

15 019 PCA NSW State Mounted Games Championships Monday 15 th April 019 start 9:00am Merriwa ENTRY FEE $45 per competitor NOMINATIONS CLOSE Friday nd February 019 TEAM MANAGERS MEETING 5pm Sunday 14 th April 019 EVENTS There will be ten games with a tiebreaker. The Committee reserves the right to change any or all games. Balloon Bursting Race Old Sock Race Hi-Lo Race Five Flag Race Postman Chase Rope Race Sword Race Pyramid Race Stepping Stones Quoits AGE GROUPS UNIFORM QUALIFYING TIMES RULES The first rider will wear the Team Number. The last rider in each team will wear the coloured cap to match the lane colour. Lane colours are: 1 - Blue, - Red, 3 - Yellow, 4 - Green, 5 - Orange. a. CLUB TEAMS UNDER 17 YEARS FIVE (5) members with no more than one (1) Associate in any Team. All riders must be members from the same Club. Age is as at first day of competition. The emergency, if not required for all games, must ride in at least three (3) of the games. b. ZONE ASSOCIATE TEAMS FIVE (5) members in any Team. All team members must be from the one Zone. Age is as at first day of competition. The emergency, if not required for all games, must ride in at least three (3) of the games. Zone and Club Teams each team to wear their own Zone/Club uniform (polo shirts) and saddlecloth. Mounted Games riders are permitted to wear fawn, bone or oatmeal riding trousers designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which should be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the riders boot shall be covered. Riding Trousers may not be worn with long boots. White Jodhpurs are not acceptable The following qualifying times apply for games to be held at the State Championships. Team must meet the qualifying time in at least five events. Events and times are to be recorded on the entry form for each team. Balloon Bursting Race: 1 minute 0 seconds Old Sock Race: minutes 30 seconds Hi-Lo Race: minutes Five Flag Race: minutes Postman Chase: minutest 0 seconds Rope Race: 1 minute 0 seconds Sword Race: 1 minute 30 seconds Pyramid: minutes 30 seconds Stepping Stones: 1 minute 30 seconds Quoits: minutes 30 seconds Club Teams - All Team Members must be members of the one Club. Zone Teams - All Team Members must be members of the one Zone. (WEIGHT: A rider weighing 8 st 5 lbs (53 kilograms) dressed to compete, may not ride a horse 1.hh or under. An objection to a rider weighing over 8 st 5 lbs (dressed to compete) riding a horse 1.hh or under, may be made at any time during the competition. Objections will be referred to the appropriate Committee for decision. NB: Advisory Committee will provide a measuring stick and bathroom scales.) Mounted Games teams must start with five riders. Riders may be substituted before the Championship provided that adequate notice is given to the organising body and the substitute rider has the approval of the Zone Chief Instructor. 15

16 After gear check if one horse and rider combination is unable to continue the remaining 4 can continue to compete. COMPOSITE CLUB TEAMS within a Zone are permitted. However all four Team Members and one Emergency must be from the ONE club if they wish to be eligible for the overall Championship Award i.e. compete for ribbons but not for points towards the Championship Award. N.B. One member may be an Associate Member. The substitute horse in a Mounted Games team must be owned by a member of the rider s club and comply with all the conditions of nomination for the Championship for which it is being substituted. Any competitor riding a horse not fulfilling the above conditions will incur disqualification. All changes of horse and/or rider must be approved by the ZCI & submit appropriate documentation. In the event of injury to horse and/or rider which necessitates the withdrawal of that horse and rider from a game, the team shall be eliminated from that game but the remaining riders may compete in all remaining games. The Team Manager is responsible to check equipment and uniform and send the Team into the collecting ring immediately when they are called. The Team Manager may not enter the arena when his/her Team is competing. He/she is responsible for the distribution and collection of arm bands (as issued by an official immediately prior to each heat). Arm Bands are to be returned to appropriate Official immediately following the heat. Team back numbers are to be collected on the day prior to competition - $10.00 deposit applicable. PRIOR TO EACH GAME, THE TEAM MANAGER MUST HAND TO THE STEWARD A LIST OF THE NAMES OF THE RIDERS TAKING PART IN THE NEXT GAME AND THE ORDER THEY WILL RIDE. This will ensure that the reserve rider is used. Name, Club and phone no. of Team Manager/s is to be stated on entry form. PRESENTATION At State Mounted Games Championships Team Managers are responsible for ensuring riders, after falls and other incidents, are checked by an ambulance officer before they are allowed to continue. Will be announced 16

17 019 PCA NSW State Team Sporting Championships Tuesday 16 th April 019 Start 9:00am Merriwa ENTRY FEE $45 per competitor NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5pm Friday nd February 019 TEAM MANGERS MEETING 5pm Monday 15 th April 019 EVENTS 3 Mug Race Team Flag Race Team Bend Race 5 Flag Race Sword Race Straight Barrel Fishing Race Balloon Race Straight Diamond Flag Race Bottle Exchange Race AGE GROUPS a. JUNIOR ZONE TEAMS UNDER 17 YEARS FIVE (5) members with no more than one (1) Associate in any Team. All riders must be members from the same Zone. Age is as at first day of competition. All riders must ride in at least three (3) of the games. b. ASSOCIATE ZONE TEAMS FIVE (5) members in any Team aged 17 & under 6 years. All team members must be from the one Zone. Age is as at first day of competition. All riders must ride in at least three (3) of the games. UNIFORM Each rider is to wear their own Zone uniform (polo shirts) and saddlecloth. Zone Polo shirt is to be worn and either fawn or oatmeal jodhpurs. Sporting riders are permitted to wear fawn, bone or oatmeal riding trousers designed specifically for riding or labelled stockman cut, moleskin or similar appellation, the top of which should be at the rider s waist and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the riders boot shall be covered. Riding Trousers may not be worn with long boots. QUALIFYING TIMES 3 Mug Race: 10 sec Team Flag Race: 48 sec Team Bend Race: 90 sec 5 Flag Race: 80 sec Sword Race: 10 sec Straight Barrel: 110 sec Fishing Race: 160 sec Balloon Race: 110 sec Teams must provide their qualifying times for at least 5 races. RULES The competition will be restricted to teams of 5 horses and riders. Riders may only ride in one team and may only ride one horse in that team. Horses must be ridden by the riders as nominated. All riders must compete in a minimum of three races. There will be a break after the 5 Flag Race for approximately 1 hour before the Sword Race commences. In the event of equality of points a tie breaker game will decide the placings. The Game/Race will be announced prior to the start of the competition. PRESENTATION Regular Pony Club NSW Sporting Rules apply. Will be announced 17

18 The Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Club Association NOMINATION of FORM N.S.W. Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia RIDER PARTICULARS NAME IN FULL ADDRESS PHONE CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE Postcode MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GROUP CLUB ZONE VECHILE REGO NO HORSE PARTICULARS REGISTERED NAME or STABLE NAME (if not registered) THIS IS A NOMINATION FOR STATE SPORTING ATTENDEE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICUARS PLEASE LIST THE EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL PEOPLE (ADULTS/CHILDREN) ACCOMPANYING THE NOMINATED RIDER BELOW. NAME RELATIONSHIP TO RIDER CLUB/ZONE MOBILE PHONE CONTACT AT EVENT DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE GROUNDS ARE YOU CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS? IF SO WHAT NIGHTS? I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON BEHALF OF TO ABIDE BY THEM AND I CONFIRM THAT THE NOMINATED MOUNT IS OWNED/LEASED (circle which is applicable) BY MEMBER OF PONY CLUB. MYSELF/ MY SON/ DAUGHTER (circle which is applicable) AGREE NOTE: I understand that the competitor must attend the presentation parade on the final day unless he/she have been given permission, by the executive committee, to leave early. A PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER UNDER 18 YRS OF AGE) RIDER 18 YEARS & OVER I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE 1 MONTHS. PONY CLUB AND HAS ATTENDED AT LEAST THREE PONY CLUB INSTRUCTION DAYS IN THE PRECEDING CLUB SECRETARY I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CLUB SENIOR INSTRUCTOR I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER HAS SUBMITTED PERFORMANCE CARDS TO ME AND IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (OR DEPUTY) THIS FORM IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PCA OFFICE TOGETHER WITH HORSE IDENTIFICATION PAPER.

19 The Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Club Association NOMINATION of FORM N.S.W. Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia RIDER PARTICULARS NAME IN FULL ADDRESS PHONE CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE Postcode MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GROUP CLUB ZONE VECHILE REGO NO HORSE PARTICULARS REGISTERED NAME or STABLE NAME (if not registered) THIS IS A NOMINATION FOR STATE CAMPDRAFTING ATTENDEE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICUARS PLEASE LIST THE EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL PEOPLE (ADULTS/CHILDREN) ACCOMPANYING THE NOMINATED RIDER BELOW. NAME RELATIONSHIP TO RIDER CLUB/ZONE MOBILE PHONE CONTACT AT EVENT DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE GROUNDS ARE YOU CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS? IF SO WHAT NIGHTS? I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON BEHALF OF MYSELF/ MY SON/ DAUGHTER (circle which is applicable) AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM AND I CONFIRM THAT THE NOMINATED MOUNT IS OWNED/LEASED (circle which is applicable) BY A MEMBER OF PONY CLUB. NOTE: I understand that the competitor must attend the presentation parade on the final day unless he/she have been given permission, by the executive committee, to leave early. PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER UNDER 18 YRS OF AGE) RIDER 18 YEARS & OVER I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE 1 MONTHS. PONY CLUB AND HAS ATTENDED AT LEAST THREE PONY CLUB INSTRUCTION DAYS IN THE PRECEDING CLUB SECRETARY I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CLUB SENIOR INSTRUCTOR I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER HAS SUBMITTED PERFORMANCE CARDS TO ME AND IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (OR DEPUTY) THIS FORM IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PCA OFFICE TOGETHER WITH HORSE IDENTIFICATION PAPER. 19

20 The Pony CHAMPIONSHIP Club Association NOMINATION of FORM N.S.W. Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia RIDER PARTICULARS NAME IN FULL ADDRESS PHONE CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE Postcode MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GROUP CLUB ZONE VECHILE REGO NO HORSE PARTICULARS REGISTERED NAME or STABLE NAME (if not registered) THIS IS A NOMINATION FOR STATE TEAM PENNING ATTENDEE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICUARS PLEASE LIST THE EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL PEOPLE (ADULTS/CHILDREN) ACCOMPANYING THE NOMINATED RIDER BELOW. NAME RELATIONSHIP TO RIDER CLUB/ZONE MOBILE PHONE CONTACT AT EVENT DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE GROUNDS ARE YOU CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS? IF SO WHAT NIGHTS? I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON BEHALF OF MYSELF/ MY SON/ DAUGHTER (circle which is applicable) AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM AND I CONFIRM THAT THE NOMINATED MOUNT IS OWNED/LEASED (circle which is applicable) BY A MEMBER OF PONY CLUB. NOTE: I understand that the competitor must attend the presentation parade on the final day unless he/she have been given permission, by the executive committee, to leave early. PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) RIDER 18 YEARS & OVER I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE 1 MONTHS. PONY CLUB AND HAS ATTENDED AT LEAST THREE PONY CLUB INSTRUCTION DAYS IN THE PRECEDING CLUB SECRETARY I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CLUB SENIOR INSTRUCTOR I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER HAS SUBMITTED PERFORMANCE CARDS TO ME AND IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (OR DEPUTY) THIS FORM IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PCA OFFICE TOGETHER WITH HORSE IDENTIFICATION PAPER. 0

21 The Pony Club Association of N.S.W. CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia RIDER PARTICULARS NAME IN FULL ADDRESS Postcode PHONE MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GROUP CLUB ZONE VECHILE REGO NO THIS IS A NOMINATION FOR STATE MOUNTED GAMES HORSE PARTICULARS REGISTERED NAME or STABLE NAME (if not registered) ATTENDEE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICUARS PLEASE LIST THE EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL PEOPLE (ADULTS/CHILDREN) ACCOMPANYING THE NOMINATED RIDER BELOW. NAME RELATIONSHIP TO RIDER CLUB/ZONE MOBILE PHONE CONTACT AT EVENT DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE GROUNDS ARE YOU CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS? IF SO WHAT NIGHTS? I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON BEHALF OF TO ABIDE BY THEM AND I CONFIRM THAT THE NOMINATED MOUNT IS OWNED/LEASED (circle which is applicable) BY MEMBER OF PONY CLUB. MYSELF/ MY SON/ DAUGHTER (circle which is applicable) AGREE NOTE: I understand that the competitor must attend the presentation parade on the final day unless he/she have been given permission, by the executive committee, to leave early. A PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER UNDER 18 YRS OF AGE) RIDER 18 YEARS & OVER I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE 1 MONTHS. PONY CLUB AND HAS ATTENDED AT LEAST THREE PONY CLUB INSTRUCTION DAYS IN THE PRECEDING CLUB SECRETARY I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CLUB SENIOR INSTRUCTOR I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER HAS SUBMITTED PERFORMANCE CARDS TO ME AND IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (OR DEPUTY) THIS FORM IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PCA OFFICE TOGETHER WITH HORSE IDENTIFICATION PAPER. 1

22 The Pony Club Association of N.S.W. CHAMPIONSHIP NOMINATION FORM PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FOR EACH DISCIPLINE Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia RIDER PARTICULARS NAME IN FULL ADDRESS Postcode PHONE MOBILE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GROUP CLUB ZONE VECHILE REGO NO HORSE PARTICULARS REGISTERED NAME or STABLE NAME (if not registered) THIS IS A NOMINATION FOR STATE TEAM SPORTING ATTENDEE EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTICUARS PLEASE LIST THE EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL PEOPLE (ADULTS/CHILDREN) ACCOMPANYING THE NOMINATED RIDER BELOW. NAME RELATIONSHIP TO RIDER CLUB/ZONE MOBILE PHONE CONTACT AT EVENT DATES YOU WILL BE AT THE GROUNDS ARE YOU CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS? IF SO WHAT NIGHTS? I HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ON BEHALF OF TO ABIDE BY THEM AND I CONFIRM THAT THE NOMINATED MOUNT IS OWNED/LEASED (circle which is applicable) BY MEMBER OF PONY CLUB. MYSELF/ MY SON/ DAUGHTER (circle which is applicable) AGREE NOTE: I understand that the competitor must attend the presentation parade on the final day unless he/she have been given permission, by the executive committee, to leave early. A PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER UNDER 18 YRS OF AGE) RIDER 18 YEARS & OVER I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE 1 MONTHS. PONY CLUB AND HAS ATTENDED AT LEAST THREE PONY CLUB INSTRUCTION DAYS IN THE PRECEDING CLUB SECRETARY I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CLUB SENIOR INSTRUCTOR I HEREBY VERIFY THAT THE ABOVE RIDER HAS SUBMITTED PERFORMANCE CARDS TO ME AND IN MY OPINION IS OF A SUITABLE STANDARD TO COMPETE IN THE ABOVE CHAMPIONSHIPS. THIS FORM IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE PCA OFFICE TOGETHER WITH HORSE IDENTIFICATION PAPER. ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (OR DEPUTY)

23 The Pony Club Association of N.S.W. HORSE IDENTIFICATION Office 7, 5 Victoria Street Wollongong NSW 500 Phone: (0) Fax: (0) admin@pcansw.org.au Correspondence to: PO Box 085 Wollongong NSW 500 Australia ZONE: BACK NUMBER (TO BE COMPLETED BY OFFICE): HORSE IDENDIFICATION FORM Horse Identification forms must be forwarded to the PCA office with State Championship entries. Failure to produce a Horse ID form may jeopardise entry. CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT(S): RIDERS NAME: PHONE: DATE OF BIRTH: ZONE: CLUB: HORSE S FULL NAME: IS THIS HORSE CURRENTLY HENDRA VACCINATED: YES/NO MICROCHIP NUMBER (COMPULSORY): PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION CODE (PIC): OWNERS NAME: LEASED: YES/NO If not owned by rider please provide a copy of the lease agreement COLOUR: HEIGHT: SEX: AGE: BREED: MARKINGS: I certify this to be the horse entered by the above riding member for the (Championship/event). Signed: (Zone Chief Instructor) Date: Signed: (rider if 18 years or over) Date: Signed: (parent/guardian if rider under 18) Date: PLEASE NOTE: Only ONE Horse ID Form will need to be completed for each horse (even if competing in more than one discipline). For those bringing two or more horses, you must complete a new Horse ID for each horse. 3