Conditions of Entry 1. Eligibility of Official Competitor riders must be a financial member of EA. An Official Competitor member is permitted to compete at all levels of the sport. Horses and Ponies must hold EA Full Horse Registration and meet state competition licence requirements. 2. Eligibility of Closed Restricted riders must be a financial member of SDDC Riders who hold Participation membership with EA are invited to enter this class and need not be a member of SDDC to enter. Riders who hold Participation membership may not compete in Competitor Classes. 3. Eligibility for Competitor Riders A rider may ride a pony in Competitor competition from the start of the year they turn 10 years of age. A rider may ride a horse in Competitor from the start of the year they turn 12 years of age, there is no maximum age for riding horses or ponies in Competitor competition. Young Rider is a specific age category (refer to the EA general regulations). Horses and Ponies must be registered and have a Dressage Performance Card or Pony Dressage Performance Card. Ponies must hold a current valid EA height certificate showing they do not exceed 149cm with shoes or 148cm without shoes. Pony Dressage competitors may also be required to produce their height certificate on close of entries on the day of competition. A maximum of 3 tests per day and only two consecutive levels over the course of the event may be ridden per horse/pony and this includes the Quadrille 4. Closing date for entries all entries must be received by 5pm Friday 9th May 2014. Entries can be made via post to SDDC PO Box 632, ALBANY WA 6331, emailed to jan.madigan@iinet.net.au with EFT receipt attached or delivered to Albany Stockfeeds or Horseworld Albany. 5. Entry Fees - $25 per test, individual freestyle, $25 for Pas de Deux and Quadrille freestyle for SDDC members $30 per test, $25 for individual freestyle, $25 for Pas de Deux and Quadrille freestyle for non-sddc members 6. Direct Deposit Details: Southern Districts Dressage Club BSB: 036 168 Account: 158842, please include your surname and CM as reference with payment. An email should be sent to the Treasurer at jan.madigan@iinet.net.au advising the payment reference number, your full name, amount paid, date paid or a copy of the receipt together with your entry form. Deposits must be made by the closing date. 7. Individual Freestyles - Preparatory test This test will be ridden according to the rules set out from SDDC and can be accessed from the SDDC website. Preliminary test this test will be ridden according to the rules set out in the 2012 Dressage WA test and can be accessed from the SDDC website. Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced tests will be ridden according to the 2014 tests and rules set out in the EA. 8. Pas de Deux This test will be ridden according to the rules set out in the PCAWA Pas de Deux 2012 test. A copy of the test to be ridden can be accessed from the SDDC website www.sddc.org.au/site/comp_horses_and_music.html If a combination of horse and pony are entered they must enter the Horse class of the Pas de Deux. 9. Quadrille freestyle Teams of four horses, ponies, or a combination of both, ride a freestyle test to music using dressage elements from an appropriate compulsory level. Creativity and artistic presentation, as well as technical precision are scored. The test is performed in a standard dressage arena (20m X 60m). Whistles may be blown. Horses must enter the arena in single file. Once inside the arena, the team may use a configuration of its choice to come to a halt facing the judge. Tests may be a maximum of six minutes duration. The test will be timed and judged from the move-off of the lead horse or pair, after the initial halt and salute. Timing and judging will cease at the final salute. In case of a tie, the higher score for artistic impression will break the tie. The test used is the United States Dressage Federation 2011 Quadrille freestyle at FIRST LEVEL (copy available on the SDDC website). Any type of music may be selected. Vocals are permitted. Music of one genre, style or theme is recommended.
10. Helper Duties Riders are able to self-help. If riding more than one horse then additional helper duties will be allocated. It is the rider s responsibility to check the list of helper duties that are sent with the draw and to ensure that the helper duty is completed. Helper duties that are not completed will result in the rider being eliminated. Please indicate which duties your helper can perform on the entry form. Please report to the Helper Desk 10 minutes prior to your scheduled helper duty time. 11. Draw The draw will be available on the SDDC website www.sddc.org.au. Organisers will attempt to contact competitors if a change is made after the draw has been posted that affects them but final responsibility is on the competitor to check the draw on the day of the competition. Whilst every attempt will be made to adhere to start times in the draw it is the rider s responsibility to be aware via the Marshall/Gear Checker if an arena is running ahead of schedule. If this does occur you may be asked to ride up to 15 minutes earlier than the draw time. 12. The event will be held in accordance with the current EA Dressage Rules. 13. Please ensure you are familiar with the Equestrian WA Code of Conduct. Please refer to the EA website for more information www.wa.equestrian.org.au. 14. Protests and Appeals - These must be in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50. Attention is drawn to the SDDC website under SDDC Protest Protocol (http://www.sddc.org.au/site/competitions.html). 15. Registration and Performance Cards - These must be available on the day of competition. Pony Dressage competitors may also be required to produce their height certificate. 16. Catering - Food and refreshments will be provided by Albany Pony Club and will be available for purchase. 17. Stables and Camping There are yards and camping available at the AEC however no powered sites, for fees and to arrange overnight camping please contact the Albany Equestrian Centre www.albanyequestrian.net Other options available are Balgownie Equestrian Centre (20 minute drive) www.balgownieequine.com.au or Willowie Horse Riding Centre (40 minute drive) by email lynnboon@westnet.com.au. 18. Refunds and Scratchings - Entry fees will not be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate is produced within 5 days of the completion of the event, and in such cases, there will be a full refund less an administration fee of $10. Riders may be changed before the start of the class, however a rider of a horse may not be changed if another rider has ridden the horse on the day either in warm-up or in the competition. If a rider is changed, the Organising Committee must be notified in writing no later than 40 minutes prior to the start of the competition. Horses cannot be changed and the draw position cannot be changed without the permission of the Organising Committee. 19. Disclaimer of Liability - Neither the Organising Committee nor EA accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, grooms, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. All riders must complete the Dangerous Activity Acknowledgement and lodge with the entry form. 20. Presentations - will take place at the completion of the event. Competitors are asked to attend presentations in full competition attire and Pas de Deux Pairs competitors to be mounted. Competitors are asked to acknowledge the generosity of our sponsors in either writing or in person. Prizes will not be given prior to Presentations or until all results have been published and finalised. 21. Dogs - must be on a leash at all times. If complaints are made regarding an unruly dog the Organising Committee may require the dog to be removed from the event. 22. Championship Awards There will be championship awards for non-music tests as well as music tests. There will be no separate championships for ponies (unless more than 5 ponies are entered). Championships will be awarded based on the rider s best two scores in any given level for preliminary through to advanced levels. Competitor non-music championships: Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced. Closed Restricted non-music championships: Preparatory, Preliminary, Novice Elementary. To be eligible for non-music Championship awards, riders must also successfully complete (without elimination) one individual freestyle test. Freestyle placings will not count towards championships, the freestyle test must be ridden at the higher level to be eligible to nominate for championships at two levels. For example if you are competing at Preliminary and Novice levels, a freestyle
ridden at Preliminary level will make you eligible for the Preliminary Championship but not Novice, if the freestyle is ridden at Novice level you are eligible to nominate for both Preliminary or Novice. Only one Championship per competitor will be awarded; if the competitor has the highest scores for both levels the higher level will be awarded. Music championship awards will be awarded according to age categories (16 yrs & under, 17-39 yrs, 40 yrs & over), and both Competitor and Closed Restricted riders are eligible to nominate for these awards. These will be determined by combining the two highest scores achieved by a rider in any two music tests including one only individual Freestyle, Pas de Deux and Quadrille. 23. Jennifer el Hassani Perpetual Trophy. This award was introduced in memory of Jennifer el Hassani as an encouragement award for those riders who have left school and are embarking on their professional careers while still competing on their horses. It is open to SDDC riders 18-25 years; either riding Competitor or Closed Restricted classes as a Hi Point Young Riders award, and is based on placings in their best two tests ridden at Novice level and above and includes individual Freestyle. 24. Freestyle Music CDs - It is recommended that you ensure your CD is compatible with the sound system (preferably CD/R) and you bring at least one back up on the day. Please ensure that CD/RW is not used and an appropriate audio file format is used. MP3 format is not compatible. All CD s should be clearly labelled with rider, horse name and class details. CD s must be collected at the event and will not be posted. 25. Officials, ground staff and volunteers - These people are essential to the running of the event. Please treat them with respect. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. Verbal or physical bullying behaviour will be reported to the Organising Committee and disciplinary action will be taken where appropriate. 26. Dressage Development Fund The DDF supports the development and growth of Dressage WA. The fund is pooled from levies paid by riders at competitions. The levy is collected by clubs and sent to Equestrian WA where it is transferred into the DDF account. DWA uses DDF levies to meet all operational costs of running Dressage in this state. This means DWA uses DDF levies to meet all operational costs of running Dressage in WA. Some of DWA s operational costs include compulsory state contribution to the Australian Dressage Championships; all FEI and EA Dressage related fees; state rider and official travel assistance; Dressage Performance Medals; State Team uniform; annual Dressage award and rugs; attendance at National Australian Dressage Committee and judge education meetings; ongoing development of Dressage judges and officials and other related fees and charges applicable to Dressage administration in WA. At the beginning of each calendar year a percentage of the previous year s DDF will be automatically apportioned toward DWA s projected out-going expenses as outlined above. In addition a percentage of the DDF will be assigned and made available for club grants. The percentage of DDF grants available for clubs may vary from year to year and will depend on the previous year s DDF revenue and DWA forward commitments for that year. The decision on the DDF percentage allocation for DWA and for club grants will be made in January of each year after the annual acquittal of the previous year s DDF has been finalised. The dressage rider s representative on DWA will have a significant input into the decision making process along with the DWA Treasurer, Chair and nominated committee members. Clubs may apply for a DDF grant through Dressage WA by 31 st March of each year.
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Rider s Name: CELEBRATION OF HORSES AND MUSIC 2014 ENTRY FORM Date of Birth (under 18): EWA Rider Membership Number: Please tick class Closed Restricted (SDDC Members) Competitor Address: Telephone: Email: Horse s Name Horse s EWA No. Bridle No. We are unable to process Competitor entries without a copy of your current horse registration or Dressage Card with this entry form Owner if not rider Helper s name Stallion Yes No Young Rider Open Pony PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR AGE CATEGORY (ON DATE OF COMPETITION) WITH X OFFICIAL COMPETITOR (see notes) Rider 16 21 years; horse over 14.2hh Rider 12 or more years; horse over 14.2hh If no Pony Championship available Ponies to ride in Open class MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS (see notes) 16 yrs & Under Riders 16 years and under 17-39 Riders 17 to 39 years 40+ Riders 40 and over
PLEASE INDICATE THE TESTS YOU WISH TO ENTER WITH X SATURDAY COMPETITOR CLOSED RESTRICTED Level Test (X) Level Test (X) Preliminary 1.2 Preparatory B Novice 2.2 Preliminary 1.2 Elementary 3.2 Novice 2.2 Medium 4.2 Advanced 5.2 SUNDAY COMPETITOR CLOSED RESTRICTED Level Test (X) Level Test (X) Preliminary 1.3 Preparatory C Novice 2.3 Preliminary 1.3 Elementary 3.3 Novice 2.3 Medium 4.3 Advanced 5.3 Level FREESTYLES (SATURDAY or SUNDAY) Preparatory Preliminary Novice Elementary Medium Advanced Jennifer el Hassani Trophy An encouragement award for those riders who have left school and are embarking on their professional careers, while still competing on their horses. It is open to SDDC riders 18-25 years; either riding Competitor or Closed Restricted classes (X) If eligible please indicate with a X PAS DE DEUX PONY HORSE HORSE/PONY Name Rider 1 Name Pony/Horse 1 Name Rider 2 Name Pony/Horse 2 Name Rider 1 Name Pony/Horse 1 Name Rider 2 Name Pony/Horse 2 Name Rider 3 Name Pony/Horse 3 Name Rider 4 Name Pony/Horse 4 QUADRILLE
HELPER DUTIES Please indicate your 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choice of duty. We will endeavour to accommodate your preferences but cannot guarantee your duty of choice. Ground & arena set up Friday, 23 rd May Arenas down & pack up Sunday 25 th May Judging Assist with catering (judges teas, lunches) Gate Marshall Runners Helper desk assistant Provide car for judging Pencilling Assist with music for Freestyles Gear checking Poo pick up in sand and indoor arenas General duties Car Park Marshalls (Sunday) Please tick this box if you do not want your photo on our website or in other publications Important notes: Horse/Rider combination may only ride over two consecutive levels and a maximum of 3 tests per day and includes the quadrille. To qualify for entry riders must be members of SDDC or EA due to insurance policy specifications. Competitors must provide bridle numbers at time of entry and provide copy of their dressage card. Rider may be requested to provide evidence of current SDDC or EA membership. No Helper no Ride policy: all riders must nominate a helper for each horse/rider combination; failure to complete duty will result in elimination. Protest policy can be viewed on www.sddc.org.au Entry fees include DDF levies. ENTRY FEES Test @ No. of tests Amount due SDDC members $25 $ Non SDDC members $30 $ Freestyle/Pas de Deux/Quadrille $25 $ DDF levies $7 for 1 test or $12 for 2 or more per day $ per horse SDDC or AEC member ground levy $5 per day per horse $ Non SDDC or Non AEC member ground Levy $10 per day per horse $ Total Payable $ Entries will not be accepted without payment or a copy of EA registration and/or performance card as applicable.
Entries close 5.00pm 9 th May 2014 Post entries to: Southern Districts Dressage Club PO Box 632 ALBANY WA 6331 or hand deliver to Cheques payable to: Southern Districts Dressage Club Direct transfer: Account name: Southern Districts Dressage Club BSB: 036 168 Account No 15 8842 (ensure you include CM and Surname of Rider) Contact details: General Enquiries & Scratchings: Carol Bergersen carol@albanybaysideoceanvillas.com Treasurer : Jan Madigan jan.madigan@iinet.net.au Information links: The link below will highlight the 2014 dressage tests, 2014 freestyle tests, 2013 preparatory tests (remaining for 2014) and the 2014 Dressage Rules: http://www.equestrianwa.org.au/default.asp?menuid=sports%2f14220%2f0%2cdressage%2f14225%2f9482%2cdre ssage%5frules%7e%5ftests%5fand%5fkey%5fdocuments%2f14248%2f0%2f0%2cdressage%5frules%5f%40%5ftes ts%5f%2d%5fequestrian%5faustralia%2f11745%2f0%2f0 Preparatory/Preliminary Freestyle, Pas de Deux & Quadrille tests can be found: http://www.sddc.org.au/site/comp_horses_and_music.html HEAD TO HOOF EQUINE SERVICES
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