RULES FOR TETRATHLON

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1 Revised edition: 2017 RULES FOR TETRATHLON FOR SAFETY & COMFORT OF THE RIDER AND HORSE PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Introduction... 3 SECTION 2: General Regulations... 4 Chapter 1 General Requirements... 4 Article 1 Eligibility of Competitor... 4 Article 2 Eligibility of Mount... 4 Article 3 Competition Format... 4 Article 4 Team Managers... 4 Article 5 Coaches... 5 Article 6 General Age and Class Divisions... 5 Article 7 State Championship Age and Class Divisions... 5 Article 8 State Championship Qualifications... 6 Article 9 Order of Events... 7 Article 10 Scoring... 8 Article 11 Inquiries and Protest... 8 Article 12 Disqualification and Elimination Article 13 Safety Article 14 Presentations Article 15 Conclusion SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 2 Officiation Article 16 - Organiser Article 18 Judges and Timers Article 19 Other Officials SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 1 Running Phase Article 20 Phase Rules Article 21 Scoring Article 22 Penalties Article 23 Dress Article 24 Phase Stewards SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 2 Rifle Shooting Phase Article 25 Phase Rules Article 26 Scoring Article 27 Penalties Article 28 Dress Article 29 Phase Stewards SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 3 Swimming Phase Article 30 Phase Rules Article 31 Scoring Article 32 Penalties Article 33 Dress Article 34 Phase Stewards SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 4 Riding Phase Article 35 Phase Rules Article 36 Scoring Article 37 Penalties Article 38 - Dress Article 39 Phase Stewards APPENDIX A FORMS AND DOWNLOADS

3 SECTION 1: Introduction GOVERNING RULES These Pony Club Association of WA Tetrathlon Rules are effective from 1 st January As from this date, all other texts covering the same matter (i.e. other editions or amendments) issued previously are superseded. Tetrathlon is run with the following rule books: PCAWA Eventing Rules EA National Eventing Rules - All riders and horses must comply with: FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse - ct_welfare_horse_1jan2013_0.pdf PCAWA Code of Conduct - PCAWA Handbook: Part 4: Competition and Training - downloads This rule book is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of the PCAWA Eventing rule book. Where there is a contradiction in both rule books the Tetrathlon rule book will take precedence. These rules are to be used by affiliated Pony Club s organising Tetrathlon s for Pony Club grades. Reference should be made to the above rule books for any eventuality not covered in this rule book. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the official/s responsible to make a decision in a sporting spirit and in accordance with the intention of these rules. Any new or amended EA rules applicable to Eventing or Tetrathlon shall be considered by PCAWA as early as possible after publication by the EA. Changes will be adopted unless PCAWA consider them to be inappropriate for Pony Club. All EA amendments if adopted will be published on the PCAWA website for circulation to Technical Delegates, Event Organisers, and Zone and Club Secretaries. All members of PCAWA shall accept and be bound by these rules. Making an entry for any official event constitutes implicit acceptance of the latest edition of the PCAWA Tetrathlon Rules. The competitor is responsible for knowing these rules and complying with them. The appointment of a Technical Delegate or Official, whether provided for in these rules, does not absolve the competitor from such responsibility. AIM The aim of the Pony Club Tetrathlon is to provide Members and Associates with a challenging competition requiring sound practical horsemanship and general athletic ability. Thus, all-rounders should be encouraged to further their interest in riding and the horse by combining riding with other activities, thereby retaining their interest in the Pony Club. 3

4 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements Article 1 Eligibility of Competitor 1. Riders entered in Pony Club classes must be current financial members of a Pony Club affiliated with PCAWA. 2. Age of the member on January 1st shall be maintained throughout the year. 3. Horse and rider combinations are graded according to their performances over the previous 12 months. Article 2 Eligibility of Mount 1. Mount may compete in PCAWA Tetrathlon from the beginning of the calendar year in which it turns 5 years old. 2. Tetrathlons are open equally to horses and ponies, provided the horse and rider combination meet all relevant qualifications. 3. No stallions or rigs. 4. After the closing date, no substitutions may be made of horses except in cases of illness, lameness or other unavoidable circumstance which must be certified by a veterinary certificate. Article 3 Competition Format 1. Tetrathlon Events a. May be run as individual competitions. b. In all age groups, boys and girls individual competitions are graded separately from each other. c. Organisers may also allow Pairs, in which teams of two individuals must compete in two phases each. The score is the sum of the two competitors score. 2. State Championships a. State Championships are run in teams consisting of four or three boys and/or girls. b. A club may enter more than one club team and/or individuals to be balloted into composite teams. c. If a team consists of four, then its score is the sum of the best three performances overall. d. The scores for all competitors in the team competition automatically count for the individual competition. Article 4 Team Managers All Team Managers must comply with the following document: 1. PCAWA Handbook - Part 4: Competition and Training - Duties of a Team Manager for All Disciplines (page 12) - downloads 2. Team Managers should be efficient in horse and human first aid to cope with any situations that may arise. 3. Must be conversant with all relevant rule books and codes of conduct. 4. Team Managers will have duty of care as the riders parents may not be quickly accessed at an event. 5. Ensure all saddlery is safe and correct for each activity. 6. Only Team Managers may adjust saddlery at competitions. 7. Team Managers must ensure they have a head collar and lead rope at gear checking in case a team member s bridle needs to be removed to check bit. 4

5 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements 8. Check the tightness of the girth before rider takes part in any activity. 9. Team Managers must verify the team members rifle shooting score immediately after the team completes the Rifles Shooting Phase. 10. Parents may not enter into any protest, except through the Team Manager. 11. Team Managers must discuss any queries with the Technical Delegate. Queries may be on behalf of parents or coaches. 12. Team Managers must ensure their team, parents and supporters are aware of the correct behaviour and procedures that are expected of them in the circumstance of elimination. 13. Team Managers must walk the cross-country course with the team. 14. Ensure all team members know the positions of the start and finish flag. 15. Ensure all team members have walked the crosscountry course at least twice. 16. Ensure team members know which colour code and obstacle is applicable for the class they are riding in. 17. Ensure team members know where compulsory flags are placed. 18. Ensure team members understand their options at any particular obstacle. 19. Make team members aware of any problems which previous competitors have had with taking a jump in a certain way. 20. Ensure team members know the correct etiquette when overtaking others or for being overtaken. 21. Ensure team members know the correct procedure for the gate and slip rail obstacles Article 5 Coaches 1. Competitors may be encouraged or supported but may not be given direction or coaching during all phases of the competition. 2. Coaching during any phase may lead to elimination of the competitor at the discretion of the Technical Delegate. Article 6 General Age and Class Divisions 1. PC105 a. 13 to 25 years inclusive 2. PC95 a. 12 to 25 years inclusive 3. PC80 b years inclusive 3. PC65 a years inclusive 4. PC45 a years inclusive 5. Open a. 18 years and over Article 7 State Championship Age and Class Divisions The Tetrathlon is open to all members and associates. It is at the PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee s discretion to amend or merge age groups per height class in order to make full teams. 1. PC105 a. Junior Boys years b. Junior Girls years c. Senior Boys years d. Senior Girls years 5

6 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements 2. PC95 a. Junior Boys years b. Junior Girls years c. Senior Boys years d. Senior Girls years 3. PC80 a. Junior Boys 11-15years b. Junior Girls years c. Senior Boys years d. Senior Girls years 4. PC65 a. Sub-junior Boys years b. Sub-junior Girls years c. Junior Boys years d. Junior Girls years e. Senior Boys years f. Senior Girls years Article 8 State Championship Qualifications 1. The one horse one rider rule will apply to all Pony Club and Open classes. E.g. A horse may be entered for one class only and may not be entered into any other class. 2. Horse and rider combinations are graded according to their performances over the previous 12 months. 3. Horse and rider combinations must have attended a minimum of three working rallies of this or their previous club in the 12 months prior to the closing date of nominations for the event, excluding team practices and coaching. 4. Two of the working rallies must have been at the club they are representing at the State Tetrathlon Championships. 5. Coaching Associates must have ridden their horse at, at least one working rally. 6. Competitors must have completed at least one cross country course at an ODE or Hunter Trials at the height they are competing at for the event. 7. All qualifying events (including Hunter Trials) must be fully published including all penalties in order to be counted as a qualifier for the State Tetrathlon Championships. I.e. no more than 3 refusals at 1 fence or no more than 4 refusals over the whole course at the nominated height. 8. PC105 a. If a horse and rider combination has completed more than one PC1*/ EA EvA1* or above in the 12 months prior to the close of entries for the State Tetrathlon Championships, they are not eligible to compete in PC PC95 a. If a horse and rider combination has completed more than one PC105/ EA EvA105 or above in the 12 months prior to the close of entries for the State Tetrathlon Championships, they are not eligible to compete in PC PC80 a. If a horse and rider combination has completed more than one PC95/ EA EvA95 or above in the 12 months prior to the close of entries for the State Tetrathlon Championships, they are not eligible to compete in PC PC65 a. If a horse and rider combination has completed more than one PC80/ EA EvA80 or above in the 12 months prior to the close of entries for the State Tetrathlon Championships, they are not eligible to compete in PC Open a. Competitors may jump either a PC105, PC95, PC80 or PC 65 course. 13. Substitution a. After the closing date of declarations, no substitutions may be made of horses or riders except in cases of illness, lameness 6

7 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements or other unavoidable circumstance which must be certified by a club official. b. In such a case: i. If a horse has to be substituted an alternative combination may be nominated. ii. If a competitor has to be substituted an alternative combination may be nominated. iii. No rider may be substituted after the competition has started. iv. No horse or competitor replaced by a substitute may re -enter the competition. v. In all cases of substitution, a club official must certify in writing that the substitute is eligible. vi. No horse may be substituted after the Riding Phase has started. vii. Substitution only applies to teams of the same grade. viii. Clubs are not permitted to replace a horse and rider combination with a horse and rider from a composite team. 14. Riding Down a. Riding down one level from a higher level for which a horse is qualified carries no penalty. b. Riding down two or more levels will incur 21 penalties to be added to the total fault for the three phases. c. This applies to horse and rider combinations that have ridden at a higher level at either Pony Club or EA events. d. It is the responsibility of the competitor to inform the organising committee at the time of entry that he/she is riding down two or more levels. e. Riding Down in any class at the State Championships: i. A horse shall not be allowed to ride down directly to a State Championship. ii. If a horse has been ridden down, it shall only be allowed to compete at a State Championship if it has competed only at the lower level for the 12 months prior to the State Championships. iii. If the grade that the horse and rider combination is qualified is not offered then, at the committee s discretion, a rider may ride down at the State Championship and carry the 21 penalties. 15. New Riders a. A horse qualified for a certain level, upon having a new rider, shall be able to reduce any number of levels without penalty, to the highest level for which a new rider is qualified. It shall then be considered to be qualified at that level. Article 9 Order of Events 1. A full Tetrathlon may be completed in one day or over two consecutive days at the discretion of the organiser. 2. The order in which the four phases are completed will be at the discretion of the organiser and the 7

8 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee at the State Championship event. 3. If it is impossible to ride a normal cross country course, a showjumping course, possibly elongated, may be substituted for all or part of it. c. A competitor who fails to follow the above rule will, unless granted exemption by the organiser and the Technical Delegate, score nought for his overall score and will not be eligible for any awards. 4. In such a case, a scale of jumping and time penalties, commensurate with the normal riding phase, must be drawn up by the organiser and Technical Delegate. If it is unavoidable a further consecutive day may be used. Article 10 Scoring The Pony Club scoring system is similar to the modern Pentathlon in that competitors score positive points according to the standard of their performance in each phase. In the Running Phase and the Riding Phases, they are based on standards of 1,000 and 1,400 respectively, competitors having marks deducted or, in the Running, bonus marks added, according to their performance compared to the standard. In the Shooting and Swimming positive marks are awarded for shots on target and distances swum and on scales such that scores are commensurate with those of other phases. Ideally each phase should leave an equal influence on the final result (except that riding should have slightly more weight) but in practice this is unlikely to be achieved exactly. It should be appreciated that the influence of a phase is governed by the spread of the scores, not by the maximum achieved or achievable. 1. Overall Score a. The scores of a competitor in each of the four phases are added together to give an overall score for the Tetrathlon. 2. Ties a. In the event of equality in final scores, the Riding Phase shall decide the final placing as per the most recent PCAWA Eventing Rules If these are the same, the result shall be declared a tie. Article 11 Inquiries and Protest Only the owner or his authorised agent, or the rider of a horse taking part in the competition or in a team event only the team manager is entitled to lodge an objection. Protests must be in writing, signed by the person making the protest, and presented personally to the Event Secretary or the Technical Delegate, as the case may be, together with any supporting evidence, names of witnesses and the necessary deposit of $50. Protests concerning the eligibility of a rider or horse or to the conditions of the arena: not later than 30 minutes before the start of the relevant competition. Protests concerning an obstacle, or the plan or length of the course for a Jumping competition: not later than 15 minutes before the start of the competition. b. To earn an overall score a competitor must start or attempt to start each phase and must continue until eliminated or compelled to retire because of an accident, or the exhaustion of himself or his horse. Protests concerning the cross country obstacles or courses in eventing no later than 6pm on the day before the relevant competition. Protests concerning irregularities or incidents during a competition, or the classification of a competition: not later than 30 minutes after the 8

9 announcement of the results or the posting of results on the event notice board. Any person making a protest should, if possible, secure witnesses to the incident and any other form of evidence, and either brings them to the body before which the protest is lodged, or obtains written statements from them, duly signed, together with their names and addresses. The Technical Delegate shall consider all types of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written /audio/ visual) purely in the interest of making a fair decision. The Technical Delegate may, in the course of an event, collect any form of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) that could help them make fair decisions in relation to any query or protests that may arise. Any collection of evidence shall be in alignment with the PCAWA Member Protection Policy. The Appeal Committee A committee of three shall be appointed by the organising committee who can demonstrate they have no conflict of interest and are approved by the officiating Technical Delegate. The Appeals Committee must not include the judges from any of the three phases, the Technical Delegate or. parents of competitors The Appeal Committee is responsible for: a. Dealing with protests referred to it. b. Dealing with appeals against decisions of the Technical Delegate. c. Dealing with cases of infringements of any rules for which the Technical Delegate is not responsible. d. Inviting any person deemed necessary to help them reach a decision. The following may not serve as a member of the Appeal Committee: a. Judges of the competition pertaining to the protest. b. Owners of horses entered in the competition pertaining to the protest Coaches/ Team Managers of competitors entered in the event Competitors entered in the event. c. Close relatives of those listed above. d. Officials of teams entered in the event. e. The / Technical Delegate. f. Any person with a conflict of interest. 9

10 SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements Article 12 Disqualification and Elimination A competitor who is eliminated during a phase scores nought for that phase. A competitor who is disqualified at any stage of the competition scores nought for the whole competition and takes no further part in it and will not be eligible for any awards. 1. Elimination is awarded in the first place by the Section Steward of the phase concerned or by scorers on his/her behalf in the case of elimination under phase penalty rules; or by the Technical Delegate in cases of misconduct. 2. Disqualification is awarded by the Technical Delegate on a report by the Section Steward of the phase concerned. When there is no Technical Delegate, the organiser acts in his/her place. 3. Competitors may be encouraged or supported but may not be given direction or coaching during all phases of the competition. This is deemed as unauthorised assistance and may lead to elimination of the competitor at the discretion of the Technical Delegate. 4. Unfitness of Horses a. If at any time during the competition a horse is lame, or unfit to continue, it may be eliminated on the authority of the Technical Delegate. b. All horses must be observed at the conclusion of the Riding Phase by either the veterinary surgeon or steward appointed for the task. The officials concerned, in consultation with the Technical Delegate, shall have the power to order the elimination of any horse which they consider distressed. c. Competitors are warned that competing with a horse in such a condition can amount to cruelty. d. Similarly, the Technical Delegate, Chief Cross Country Judge, Jury of Appeal, or the Official Doctor or Ambulance Officer, may at any time exclude from the competition any competitor who in their opinion is severely injured or unfit to ride. Article 13 Safety 1. A first aid service must be present at all times during all phases of the event. 2. An emergency vehicle must be able to access all parts of the venue. 3. Medical personnel, ambulance and veterinary surgeons are best sited near control. 4. The organiser must arrange adequate communication involving all emergency services and key officials. 5. Rifle Shooting and Riding Phase a. A fully equipped emergency ambulance (or paramedic equivalent) capable of handling and transporting a major trauma victim should be present during the Rifle Shooting and Riding phase. b. At a minimum, there must be a fully equipped and staffed emergency ambulance or a doctor (equipped with a suitable vehicle). c. In an event that the medical personnel leave the venue, the event must be halted until such personnel return. SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1 General Requirements 10

11 a. A veterinary surgeon should be on call throughout the Riding Phase and if called away, the competitors should be advised and given the opportunity to withdraw. b. At all Tetrathlon competitions, during the Riding Phase, a tarpaulin should be available to cover a horse should one need to be euthanised. c. Organisers must ensure that the communication system, whether by radio or flags, is such that an accident at any fence can be notified to control as quickly as possible. d. Routes around the cross-country course for medical personnel with their ambulance, and for the veterinary surgeon must be reconnoitred in advance. e. An ambulance (human and veterinary) must be able to get to all fences and vehicles must have direct access between the cross-country course and the First Aid centre. 6. Swimming Phase a. A suitably qualified aquatic supervisor must always be standing by to help any competitor who gets into difficulties. presentations, unless prior permission to be absent has been obtained from a member of the Organising Committee. Such permission will only be granted in special circumstances. Article 15 Conclusion It is important for organisers not to lose sight of the aim of the competition from the Pony Club point of view. Pressures are bound to be put on them to reduce the importance of the Riding Phase in one way or another, such as encouraging incompetent riders by dispensing with elimination (score 0) for more than a certain number of refusals, and even to run competitions without the Riding Phase at all. These should be resisted, except that dismounted competitions may be run when the ground is unsuitable for a cross country riding competition. The Pony Club is an organisation run by horsemen for young riders, and therefore all other phases of this type of competition should take second place to the riding phase. Some members may join the Pony Club to learn their riding for this type of competition. This is fine provided it is remembered that their interest in horses should not stop at what is required for the Tetrathlon. They should be encouraged as much as possible to take part in other Pony Club activities and to improve their knowledge of the horse and their allround riding ability. b. It is important to ensure that the immediate area around the pool is free of spectators and/or competitors. Article 14 Presentations 1. Competitors must be in club uniforms or club t- shirts. 2. Competitors must wear jodhpurs or moleskins and boots. 3. Ribbons will be permanently withheld from competitors who are not in attendance at the SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 2 Officiation 11

12 Article 16 - Organiser 1. Organisers must apply in writing to the PCAWA Office for permission to conduct official events. 2. State bodies will apply directly to the Pony Club Australia Board to conduct official events. 3. No official event may be conducted without authorisation from PCA or PCAWA. 4. State Championships a. The State Championship is organised by the PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee. b. The following disclaimer must be printed on all entry forms, schedules and programs: Neither the Organising Committee of any event to which these rules apply nor the Pony Club Association of Western Australia accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, ground, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. c. The following reservation of right must be printed on all schedules and programs: The organiser reserves the right: To cancel any class or event To divide any class To transfer competitors between sections of or a class To alter the advertised times To refuse any entry, with or without stating the reason d. PCAWA members and Open Riders may not compete in the same class. 5. Classes may be offered to Open Riders at the organisers discretion. 6. The order in which the four phases are completed will be at the discretion of the PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee. Article 17 Judges and Timers 1. Cross-country Judges a. As from July 1st 2016, all PCAWA crosscountry course designers must be PCAWA accredited. b. PCAWA course designers will be restricted to the grades they are qualified. c. EA Level one qualified designers are permitted to design PCAWA courses up to PC105 (EvA105). Courses over PC105 they need to at least hold an EA National Level 2 qualifications. d. FEI accredited course designers are accredited to design at any PCAWA grade. e. Chief Cross-country judge may be the cross-country course designer, or organiser to supervise the jump judges, timekeepers and scorers. The judge must be PCAWA accredited f. EA and FEI accredited course designers must also be PCAWA accredited g. A cross-country controller must control the dispatch of competitors on the crosscountry and take appropriate action in the event of an accident to a rider, horse or obstacle. 2. Jumping (No Cross-Country) a. A suitable judge and/or course designer must be appointed. Where possible this person or persons should be accredited officials of PCAWA or EA. Article 18 Other Officials All officials apart from the Technical Delegate must be appointed by the organiser. 12

13 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 1 Running Phase Article 19 Phase Rules 1. The distance for all competitors is 1,500 metres. 2. The course is to take advantage of the natural country with some ups and downs, but not steep hills. 3. The course may include permanent obstacles such as gates or rails to surmount. 4. No unnatural obstacles such as island fences. 5. Where there are compulsory turning points in the course or where a specific route is to be followed (e.g. over an obstacle) red and white markers or flags may be used. 6. Direction indicators may be used where appropriate. 7. All markers must have the same significance as in the Riding Phase. 8. Competitors are dispatched at 1 minute intervals and timed from the moment they leave the start and cross the finishing line. 9. If a competitor breaks the start, a marshal positioned 20 metres from the start line will hold up a red flag indicating that the competitor must go back and re cross the start line whilst the clock continues to run. Article 20 Scoring Bogey times which score 1000 points are shown below together with the points which are added or subtracted for each completed second under or over this time. The minimum score for completion regardless of time shall be 20 points. 1. Senior, Junior and Open PC105 a. 1,500 metres 5 minutes 20 seconds. b. Plus or minus 4 points per second. 2. Boys and Girls PC95 and PC80; Open PC95 and PC 80 a. 1,500 metres 5 minutes 40 seconds. b. Plus or minus 5 points per second. 3. Boys and Girls PC65 a. 1,500 metres 6 minutes 40 seconds. b. Plus or minus 5 points per second. 4. Boys and Girls PC45 a. 1,500 metres 6 minutes 40 seconds. b. Plus or minus 5 points per second. Article 21 Penalties 1. A competitor may be given encouragement whilst running but it is forbidden for anyone to run with or near him acting as a pacemaker or to provide instructions or information. A penalty of 30 seconds will be incurred for each breach of this rule. 2. Competitors are not allowed to receive drinks or have water thrown over them. A penalty of 30 seconds will be incurred for each breach of this rule. Article 22 Dress 1. Competitors must wear their number bib. 2. Competitors may not run stripped to the waist. 3. Singlets may be worn for the running phase. 4. Competitors must not wear crop tops. 5. Competitors must not wear stopwatches or eventing type watches. 13

14 6. Use of IPods, headphones and/or mobile phones are not permitted. SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 1 Running Phase Article 23 Phase Stewards 1. Be familiar with the rules applying to the Running Phase. 2. Comply with all directions given by the Event Technical Delegate. 3. Be contactable by mobile phone/radio throughout the phase. 4. Have to hand all the equipment necessary for the conduct of the phase. 5. See that the rostered helpers are suitably briefed before the start time of the phase. 6. See that first aid provisions, as stipulated in: (SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1: General Requirements Article 13 Safety) are in place. 7. Oversee the event to ensure that all competition rules and safety requirements are complied with. 8. See that all event scores records are delivered to the Tetrathlon s event scorer. 9. Be available to participate in any Running Phase protests or appeals that may arise. 14

15 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 2 Rifle Shooting Phase Article 24 Phase Rules 1. All competitors must comply with state laws and regulations relevant to firearm use. 2. The distance point from the firing point to the target is approximately 30 metres. 3. When directed by the Rifle Shooting Steward, each competitor will adopt the lying position and when directed by the Rifle Shooting Steward, fire seven shots at their target. 4. In the prone position, the competitor must lie flat on his/her stomach. Both elbows must be on the ground, with both hands supporting the rifle. 5. One hand must hold the pistol grip of the rifle. The other hand must hold the stock of the rifle - forward of the trigger guard. 6. The butt of the rifle must be held into the shoulder - NOT in the armpit underneath the shoulder. 7. After each of the first two sighter shots and after their final shot, the competitor is permitted to use his/her own binoculars or other optical device to view his/her target while remaining in the prone position at the firing point. 8. As from the moment of discharge of a competitor s third shot, no query, complaint, protest or appeal regarding the accuracy of the spotting of his/her two sighter shots will be valid or entertained. 9. Between discharge of the third and seventh shot, competitors are not permitted to use binoculars or any other optical device to see where their shots are falling. Also, between a competitor s third and seventh shot, it is not permitted for any person to inform that competitor of where their shots are falling. 10. Each competitor may shoot in one detail only. 11. Equipment a. The PCAWA Tetrathlon Target Rifle, designed by the PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee, is published and available on the PCAWA website and in Appendix 1 for downloading and duplication on 200gsm light card. b. The rifles are.22 calibre with open sights. They are provided by PCAWA. Competitors are not permitted to nominate which rifle they use, nor are they permitted to adjust the sights or any other parts of the rifle allocated to them for the competition. c. The ammunition, supplied by PCAWA, is Winchester T22 LR 40 grain lead round nose medium velocity, or equivalent. d. Rifle Barrel Support, supplied by PCAWA, will be available to competitors at each Firing Point Use of the support by the competitor is at their discretion. 12. Competitors Responsibility Each competitor is required to: a. Know the rules of the competition for the Rifle Shooting Phase. b. Report promptly when called forward to the target and ammunition issuing point. c. Have binoculars (or other optical device) with him/her when called forward to the firing point if he/she wishes to use them as allowed in these rules. d. Obey all instructions given by the Rifle Shooting Steward and the Firing Point Assistants. 15

16 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 2 Rifle Shooting Phase Article 25 Scoring The points value of each counted shot is as indicated on the current PCAWA Tetrathlon Target - Rifle. 1. The maximum possible score is Of the seven shots fired, only the highest scoring five are counted. The five that are counted may include one or both of the sighter shots. 3. Where part of the hole made by the bullet cuts any part of a line dividing scoring areas on the target, the shot counts the higher score. This concession does not apply to tear lines radiating beyond the circular hole cut by the bullet. Where there is any doubt, the Rifle Shooting Steward will determine the score to count, and he/she will endorse that target accordingly. 4. In scoring a target which shows more than seven hits, the five highest scoring shots are counted. 5. Team Managers verify the scores and sign off the targets of their team members to indicate their agreement with, and acceptance of, the scores awarded thereon. 6. All competition targets are retained and held by the Tetrathlon event officials until the relevant protests or objections period for the Rifle Shooting Phase has expired. Article 26 Penalties The Rifle Shooting Steward can eliminate a competitor from the Rifle Shooting Phase if their conduct, in the opinion of the Rifle Shooting Steward, represents a threat or potential threat to the safe conduct of the competition. Article 27 Dress 1. All competitors must wear Pony Club colours and number bib. 2. Competitors must wear fully enclosed shoes. Article 28 Phase Stewards The Rifle Shooting Steward is appointed by the organisers of the event and he/she is responsible for: 1. The provision of the required rifle shooting competition equipment and facilities. 2. The safe conduct of the Rifle Shooting Phase. 3. Ensuring that every competitor is given a fair opportunity to compete to the best of their ability within the rules. 4. Ensuring the medical / first aid requirements required in these rules are in place at the range throughout the Rifle Shooting Phase competition. 5. Firing Point Assistants will be appointed and rostered by the organisers. A Firing Point Assistant will be assigned to each Firing Point and are responsible for: a. The safe use of the rifle by each competitor under their supervision. b. Seeing that each competitor under their supervision responds correctly and promptly to the instructions given by the Rifle Shooting Steward. c. Assisting competitors to load and reload when required. Should this occur, then the competitor will score 0 for the Rifle Shooting Phase. 16

17 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 3 Swimming Phase a. Indicating to each competitor where on the target their first two shots, the sighter shots, fall. As from the discharge of the third shot, no appeal or review regarding the spotting of the two sighter shots is allowed. Article 29 Phase Rules 1. Competitors must swim for 4 minutes. 2. Competitors may choose whatever swimming style they like and may change the style during the swim. 3. Competitors must swim in heats, the number in each heat depends on the number of lanes in the pool. 4. A competitor may start the swim already in the water provided they are in contact with the end of the pool by at least one hand or foot. 5. The time is taken from the start signal to the signal at the end of 4 minutes. 6. The starter shall take up a position on the side of the pool. The competitors on a signal from the starter, shall take up position a short pace back from the edge of the pool. 7. On a preparatory command from the starter, take your marks, the competitors shall immediately take up their starting position on the edge of the pool, in the pool or on the blocks and remain stationary until the starting signal is given. 8. If a false start occurs, the swimmer must be recalled and the heat re-started. 9. If the first attempt to start the heat is false, the swimmers must be warned that in the event of any further false starts those deemed responsible will be required to start in the water for all subsequent re-starts. 10. The time is taken from the start signal to the signal at the end of 4 minutes. A hooter or horn should be used as this signal. 11. The competitor must touch the end of the pool with some part of their body each time they turn. 12. Rules about how the end is to be touched, depending on the style of swim, do not apply in the Tetrathlon. 13. The distance swum is measured at the point reached by the swimmer's head when four minutes has elapsed. 14. There is nothing to prevent a competitor who, for any reason, leaves the pool, re-entering and continuing the swim provided it is within the time and starts again from the point at which they left off. Article 30 Scoring 1. A competitor will score 4 points for every metre swum within the 4 minutes allowed. Article 31 Penalties 1. A swimmer must touch the end of the pool with some part of his body each time he turns. If this rule is breached a penalty of 100 points will be applied. 2. If a competitor is seen to be walking on the bottom of the pool, the Swimming Steward following a report by the Lane Judge is empowered to deduct from the distance covered by that competitor an amount equal to the distance walked. 3. The use of grease, oil or any similar substance on the body is forbidden. Use of such a substance may result in elimination at the discretion of the Swimming Steward. 17

18 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 3 Swimming Phase Article 32 Dress 1. The swimwear worn by all competitors must be in good moral taste and not carry any symbol which may be considered offensive. of the venue staff and that any lost property is returned to the host pony club. 2. All swimsuits must be non-transparent. 3. Racing bathers and goggles are strongly recommended. Article 33 Phase Stewards 1. Be familiar with the rules applying to the Swimming Phase. 2. Comply with all directions given by the Event Technical Delegate. 3. Be contactable by mobile phone/radio throughout the phase. 4. Have to hand all the equipment necessary for the conduct of the phase. 5. Gain access to the venue in good time and liaise with the venue staff. 6. See that rostered helpers are suitably briefed before the start time of the phase. 7. See that first aid provisions, as stipulated in (SECTION 2: General Regulations Chapter 1: General Requirements Article 13 Safety) are in place. 8. Oversee the event to ensure that all competition rules and safety requirements are complied with. 9. See that all event score records are delivered to the Tetrathlon Event Scorer. 10. Be available to participate in any Swimming Phase protests or appeal that may arise. 11. See that, on completion of the Swimming Phase competition, the venue is left to the satisfaction 18

19 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 4 Riding Phase Article 34 Phase Rules 1. PC105 competitors are to jump the PC105 course in the specifications of 1.05m. 2. PC95 competitors are to jump the PC95 course in the specifications of 95cm. 3. PC80 competitors are to jump in the PC80 course in the specifications of 80cm. 4. PC65 competitors are to jump in the PC65 course in the specifications of 65cm. 5. PC45 competitors are to jump in the PC45 course in the specifications of 45cm. 6. Open competitors may compete the above courses. 7. The one horse one rider rule applies to all Pony Club and Open Classes. E.g. horses may be entered for one class only and may not be entered in any other class. 8. The Riding Phase will be judged in accordance with the PCAWA Eventing Rules Any eventuality not covered in the Riding Phase of the Tetrathlon Rules 2017, please refer to the PCAWA Eventing Rules The Riding Phase will be scored per the Tetrathlon rules contained herein. Article 35 Scoring marks are awarded for a clear round within the time allowed. 2. A total of 60 seconds will be added to the calculated time allowed to cater for the time required to negotiate the gate and the slip rail. 3. No time penalties will be imposed for competitors completing the riding phase under the time allowed. Article 36 Penalties 1. First refusal, run out or circle of horse at an obstacle 60 penalties. 2. Second refusal, run out or circle of horse at the same obstacle 100 penalties. 3. Third refusal, run out or circle of horse at the same obstacle Elimination. After elimination, a competitor must leave the course at a walk. 4. Fourth refusal, run out or circle at any obstacle on the whole course Elimination. 5. First fall of rider or horse on course Elimination. 6. Horse resisting rider anywhere on the course for 60 seconds other than at the gate or slip rail Elimination. 7. Continuing the course without a helmet or without its harness correctly secured Elimination. 8. Every completed second in excess of time allowed 2 penalties. 9. Gate and Slip Rail a. Failure to open and pass through the gate mounted within 60 seconds 200 penalties. b. Failure to dismount, take down and pass through slip rail dismounted within 60 seconds 200 penalties. c. Failure to shut gate mounted, or replace slip rail dismounted within 60 seconds allowed, when it is otherwise correctly negotiated (in both cases from the departure side of the obstacle) 50 penalties. 19

20 SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 4 Riding Phase d. Receiving assistance to re mount after the slip rail 60 penalties. e. Jumping the gate or slip rail (refer to SECTION 3: General Rules Chapter 4: Riding Phase Article 36 Penalties 10. Special Conditions [c]) 60 penalties. f. Failure to attempt to complete negotiation of the gate or slip rail (including shutting/replacing) for 60 seconds Elimination. 10. Special Conditions a. A competitor continuing the course after retiring or incurring elimination may be disqualified unless there are considered to be extenuating circumstances (such as doubt on his part as to the award of a refusal). The Chief Scorer will report such cases, as will any Official to whom they are evident. b. If a competitor is unable to mount after the slip rail he may receive assistance to do so but will incur 60 penalties. Fence Judges (only) should assist as appropriate. c. A competitor, or horse whilst in hand, who jumps the gate or slip rail incurs 60 penalties and must return round, over or through so as to rectify his error of course. Before the obstacle is re-negotiated the gate must be shut or the slip rail replaced. Fence Judges (only) should assist as appropriate. d. The maximum penalty (other than for falls) which can be incurred at the gate or slip rail is 260. Article 37 - Dress 1. All team members should be dressed the same unless part of a composite team. 2. All riders must wear their correctly filled medical armbands on their upper left arm. 3. The following items must be worn at all times whilst riding. 4. Competitor number. 5. Safety helmet. 6. Long-sleeved PCAWA-approved club uniform. 7. Riding boots. 8. Other dress requirements are in accordance with the PCAWA Eventing Rules Article 38 Phase Stewards The Technical Delegate is appointed by PCAWA as its official representative. 1. Technical Delegate Duties: a. To ensure events are conducted in accordance with the rules. b. To provide appropriate help and guidance. c. To inspect and approve the cross-country or jumping courses before they are shown to the riders. d. To authorise appropriate alterations being made if, in their opinion, these courses are not in all respects within the limits laid down in the rules or are unsuitable for the classes of horses expected to take part. e. To submit a report to the PCAWA Office/PCAWA State Tetrathlon Committee within 21 days of the event. 20

21 SECTION 3: General Rules f. Must supervise all briefings or alternately present the briefing. g. The Technical Delegate shall consider all types of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) purely in the interest of making a fair decision. h. The Technical Delegate may, in the course of an event, collect any form of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) that could help them make fair decisions in relation to any query or protests that may arise. Any collection of evidence shall be in alignment with the PCAWA Member Protection Policy. i. May not perform any other role at the event. j. Expenses incurred by the Technical Delegate will be the responsibility of the organiser. Chapter 4 Riding Phase 21

22 APPENDIX A \ FORMS AND DOWNLOADS PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

23 OUTER MAGGIE INNER Date: 3 Bib No.: Revision

24 Running Score Sheet Time Sheets Official s Name: Phone No: Date: Number Start Finish 24

25 Running Check Point Official s Name: Phone No: Check Point No: Date: Competitor Number Passed through check point Comments 25

26 Swimming Score Sheet Official s Name: Phone No: Pool Lane No: Date: Competitor s Number Laps Completed Extra metres Comments 26

27 Cross Country Slip Rail Score Sheet Official s Name: Phone No: Date: Rider Number Clear Horse resist rider on course for 60s ELIM Fall of rider or horse ELIM Jumping slip rail 60 Receiving assistance to re-mount after slip rail 60 Failure to replace slip rail within 60 sec 50 Failure to dismount, take down and pass through slip rail dismounted within 60 sec 200 Error of course not rectified ELIM Failure to attempt to complete negotiation of the slip rail ELIM Comments 27

28 Cross Country Gate Score Sheet Official s Name: Phone No: Date: Rider Number Clear Horse resist rider on course for 60s ELIM Fall of rider or horse ELIM Jumping gate 60 Failure to attempt to complete negotiating gate for 60 sec ELIM Failure to shut gate mounted within 60 sec 50 Failure to open and pass through gate mounted in 60 sec 200 Error of course not rectified ELIM Unauthorised assistance ELIM Comments 28