BLM Bid - new info, new facility, new date HOST SITE APPLICATION FOR THE COMPETITION YEAR 2020 Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Regional Dressage Championships Proposed Competition: Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2020 Proposed Competition Date: Martie Healy, Show Manager Applicant Name/Position: Phone/Email: 352 363 0085 ContactMartie@gmail.com Date of submission: 1/22/2019 Timeline for the 2020 Championships: NCDCTA Autumn Leaves Dressage November 1, 2018--Applications available from the USDF Office February 8, 2019 --Deadline to submit completed Host Site applications to the USDF Office and the Regional Director. The USDF Office will confirm receipt of an application and that the Regional Director has received a copy. March 13, 2019 --Regional Directors submit a cover letter citing recommendations to the USDF Office. Copies will go to Regional Championship Site Selection Working Group for review Report to go the RD immediately at the conclusion. Regional Championship Site Selection Committee to send recommendations to Eecutive Board. Eecutive Board to review and approve at Spring Board meeting. Final decision of the Eecutive Board communicated to affected parties by May 6, 2019. May 8, 2019 - Regional Championships for 2020 announced. Competitions that are selected to host Regional Championships in 2020 must agree to abide by any requirements necessary to facilitate the US Dressage Finals, including but not limited to immediate submission of results for all championship classes. Regional Championships may not be held after October 13th, 2020, due to the date of the US Dressage Finals. It is strongly encouraged to select an earlier date, if available, to allow more time for eligible competitors to make arrangements to attend the US Dressage Finals if they qualify. Note that each Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships is required to host the USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Finals classes and USDF Adult Amateur Equitation Regional Final class. You are strongly encouraged to attach ehibits to this application, including diagrams of the facility and any other information that enhances your bid. All sections must be completed. Prior to submitting this form, applicant must read current USDF Regional Championships Program Rules which lists USEF rules and USDF requirements for organizers. Organizers must agree to abide by all USEF and USDF rules in effect at the time of the Championships. Note: Once an application has been submitted, no changes to facility, organizer (including licensee), manager or secretary may be made without prior notification and written consent of both USDF and the Regional Director. In addition, USDF and the Regional Director reserve the right to select an alternate host site and management if the facility, organizer (including licensee), manager or secretary named in the original host site application is changed without written permission from USDF and the Regional Director. If any position is tentative at the time of submission, it must be indicated on the application. Once these positions are assigned, written notice of proposed changes must be made to the Regional Director and the USDF office.
Competition Information Date of Competition: Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2020 What is your USDF Region (1-9)? 1 Will a GMO be sponsoring or supporting this Regional Championships? If so, name the GMO: NCDCTA Do you have written confirmation from this GMO? Yes No Who will be the Competition Licensee as defined by USEF GR133? (USDF Regions cannot be USEF Competition Licensees.) NCDCTA Name of Authorized Representative for Competition Licensee: Address: 2012 Chase St. Clayton City: State: NC Zip: 27520 E-mail: millereventing@hotmail.com Phone: 252-671-2175 If show has already received USEF-license/USDF recognition, provide the recognition #: 330015 In order for the Regional Championships to be the primary focus of the event, USDF recommends that Regional Championships not be held at the same location and dates as a CDI. Also, USDF strongly recommends that regions not sign multiple year contracts for the Regional Championships. Have organizers been granted or applied for any other competition (i.e. local, regional or national championship, selection trials, or CDI) to be held in conjunction with the Great American/USDF Regional Championships? If so, list name(s) of these competitions or classes and provide details on the epected number of participants and horses and any restrictions or accommodations necessary for the competition. The NCDCTA Autumn Leaves Dressage Show at the Carolina Horse Park is applying for ONLY the 2018 BLM Championships. The NCDCTA Autumn Leaves Dressage Show will be held in conjunction with the Championships (if granted).we do not anticipate any restrictions or accommodations being necessary for the Autumn Leaves Dressage Show being held in conjunction with the Great American USDF Regional Championships in 2020. Management Both competition manager and secretary must be USEF Senior Active or Life Members. In addition, both the manager and secretary must have either a USDF Participating Membership (PM), or Group Membership (GM) at the time of application and at the time of the championships. Competition Manager and Competition Secretary must be eligible according to the criteria listed in the dressage levels chart for a level four competition. Regional Championship Competition Manager: Martie Healy 35422 273829 USDF #: USEF # Eperience of competition manager: If the proposed competition manager has served in this capacity for at least three previous regional championships, provide those years. If new, or with less than three years eperience as competition manager, provide information that the proposed manager has had a minimum three years eperience at USEF/USDF Dressage Competitions, with three or more rings or 200 or more horses in accordance with a level 4 competition. List all applicable shows and dates on a separate ehibit to this application. Year: 2014 Year: 2016 Year: 2018 -- see attached resume Regional Championship Competition Secretary: Sandy Donovan The secretary cannot be the manager during the competition per level four criteria. USDF #: 20321 USEF # 220236
Martie Healy Resumé: Martie owned, managed and ran Basingstoke Farms from 1992 2004 running 3 10 USEF/USEA Horse Trials, USEF/USDF Dressage Shows, USEF Combined Driving Events, schooling shows and clinics per year. The typical Horse Trials at Basingstoke Farms ran 280 horses at Beginner Novice through Advanced Intermediate. Martie was a USEF licensed course designer while she owned and managed Basingstoke Farms. She designed and built all the BN P courses and built the Intermediate courses. Working as Equestrian Secretarial Services, Martie was the secretary and assistant manager for the Northern Lights Dressage Shows in Lake Elmo, MN from 2005 2018 4 6 shows per year; each show typically runs 2 3 days with up to 100 competitors; Martie was the secretary and assistant manager for the Sporting Services Dressage Shows in North Carolina from 2004 2017 2 3 shows per year; each show typically running 150 200 competitors. Martie was the secretary and assistant manager for Dressage At Leington from 2004 through 2016, running approimately 450 competitors over 3 days annually, scheduling over 1300 rides. Martie is the manager for the NCDCTA Harvest Moon Dressage Show, which had 135 entries as of closing date in 2008 and 150 entries as of closing date in 2009. Martie was the manager of the 2010 GAIG/USDF Region 1 Dressage Championships, with 300 entries held over 4 days, with approimately 1000 rides. In 2011, the NCDCTA Harvest Moon Dressage Show hosted approimately 175 horses. Harvest Moon is the site of the NCDCTA Dressage Championships when it is not hosting a Regional Championship. Martie managed the 2012 GAIG/USDF Region 1 Dressage Championships and NCDCTA Harvest Moon Dressage Show in 2012 we ran approimately 350 entries with approimately 1200 rides scheduled. In 2013, Harvest Moon moved to the first weekend in October and hosted the 2013 NCDCTA Dressage Championships and a new show NCDCTA Autumn Leaves Dressage ran Oct. 31 Nov. 3 and hosted the 2013 CBLM Championships with approimately 230 entries. Harvest Moon again hosted the GIAGS in 2014 with 380 entries. Martie managed the 2016 Regionals in Williamston under the name Autumn Leaves and managed the 2017 Regionals in Williamston. In 2018, Martie managed the BLMs in Williamston and is set to manage the 2019 Regionals in Williamston. In 2017 and 2018, the NCDCTA Championships moved to the Carolina Horse Park with Autumn Leaves and in 2018 hosted approimately 220 horses utilizing 6 rings. Martie developed the first online entry system for dressage shows on her website: www.equestriansecretarialservices.com. This service is etremely well received by competitors. She has added Live Scoring (scores updated automatically every 220 seconds throughout the competition including sponsor banners and links on each page) and Score Teting a free service to competitors where their scores are teted to them as soon as they are entered into the network typically, competitors receive their scores before they get the saddle off their horse. In 2013, Martie added a mobile App to her line up of services the App allows quick and easy access to the Live Scoring and holds show results for a year. Score Teting now includes a link to the App so that the competitor not only gets their own score immediately but can also view their class with a single tap. For 2014, the online entry has been optimized for mobile devices. This has all been upgraded in 2016 to take advantage of newer technologies and has new upgrades in 2017 including a new gift certificate feature. In 2018, the program was upgraded to integrate with USEF's new API for entry services and received their highest certification ratings. Sandy Donovan Resumé: Dressage and Event Secretary in NC: 1988 2001 for Sporting Services, Sue Smithson, Southern Pine, NC NCDCTA Show Secretary in conjunction with Kay Whitlock, Southern Pines, NC Viewpoint Enterprises, Kay Whitlock, Southern Pines, NC Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, Melissa LeRoy, Tryon, NC Secretaried various Dressage, Eventing shows (recognized and unrecognized). Involved in 6 10 shows each year. Dressage Show Secretary/Manager: 2001 2017 For the past 10 years I have managed and/or secretaried up to a dozen recognized shows each year with 35 to 300 entries. The locations include recognized shows in TN, MS, NC, GA, and AK. GAIG/USDF eperience includes: Secretary, Region 3 USDF Championships, 2002; Day Secretary, Region 3 GAIG/USDF Championships, 2006; Manager/Entry Secretary, Region 3 GAIG/USDF Championships, 2010; Day Secretary, Region 1 GAIG/USDF Championships, 2010 2018; 2014 Manager, Region 3 GAIG/USDF Championships; 2013 Day Secretary, Region 1 BLM Championships; 2014, Manager Region 3 Championships 2015 & 2016 & 2018
Is the secretary s position confirmed via written contract? Yes No If there is a different entry secretary, supply their name and contact information. entries will be sent to the Manager - Martie Healy Is the entry secretary s position confirmed via written contract? Yes No State how many assistant secretaries will be available. 1-2 Eperience of Secretary: If the proposed competition secretary has served in this capacity for at least three previous regional championships, provide those years. If new or with less than three years eperience as competition secretary, provide information that shows the proposed secretary has had a minimum three years eperience at USEF/USDF Dressage Competitions, with three or more rings or 200 or more horses in accordance with the USEF levels chart. List all applicable shows and dates on a separate ehibit to this application. 2014 Year: Year: 2016 Year: 2018 -- see attached resume Staff: 2nd Announcer - Bo Belton - (Indicate if professional or volunteer and list previous eperience) professional with many Professional Announcer (required): Charles Pinnell - professional with many years of eperience years eperience Stable Manager: CHP Staff Awards Coordinator (required): Pam Perry Is this position confirmed via written contract? YES NO Volunteer Coordinator: Olga Wagner Is this position confirmed via written contract? YES NO Number 4 of scorers 9-10 Number of ring stewards Number 2 of gate keepers Number 8 of scribes - as many as we have judges - at least 8 Number 2 of personnel to check saddlery after each championship ride *Note: In USEF/USDF Championship classes, a steward must be appointed to check the saddlery and bits of each horse immediately after it has completed its test and has left the arena, (see USEF DR126.i.(1)). Hospitality-officials: Donna Kelly Hospitality-competitors: Jennifer Mitchell List additional staff: Night Watch - Amy Struzzieri (Professional), Chief Scorer - Troy Stephens (Professional) Which volunteer groups will be enlisted? NCDCTA members, East Carolina University Equestrian Team What additional plans are in place to ensure that the show will be adequately staffed by knowledgeable personnel? We solicit local workers from the community these are all paid positions and all have eperience working horse shows at the Carolina Horse Park of all types and sizes. This procedure works well to integrate the show with the local community and assist the local economy
Competition Officials --- TBA List proposed (invited) judges and their license, including foreign judges: Judge s Name License Judge s Name License NEW! Effective for the 2020 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships: The judge at C is required to have the USEF Freestyle designation when judging regional championship freestyle classes. Name of proposed (invited) USEF R Technical Delegate(s) (see USEF GR1018.2): TBA Have you contacted the above listed TD(s)? YES NO Is this position confirmed via written contract? YES NO Are you planning on hiring more than one TD? YES NO all officials will be confirmed with written contracts Note: At least 50% of championship class judges and R Technical Delegate must permanently reside outside region. The R Technical Delegate must be a USDF Participating Member. It is recommended that the second technical delegate be local. The second technical delegate can be an r or R. List Official Veterinarian: Sally Vivrette List Official Farrier (as per level four criteria): James Hunter Note: All USEF/USDF Regional Championships must have a veterinarian present on the grounds throughout the competition regardless of the number of horses competing (see USEF GR1211.4). The official veterinarian must be a licensed veterinary school graduate, be in good standing in his/her state of practice, be familiar with the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications booklet, and have eperience in equine veterinary practice (see USEF GR1204.1). List Medical Personnel including license or certification (see USEF GR848): An EMT, licensed by the State of North Carolina is on duty and present on site during the entire competition. EMTs are provided by the Williamston Fire and Rescue and have all appropriate first-aid equipment and an all-terrain 4-wheel drive vehicle (Mule)._ Scoring: Scores must be available shortly after the conclusion of each Championship class. Scores should be communicated to the announcer preferably during the class, but must be done so immediately following the conclusion of the class. Level four requires that class results must be posted within one hour of the final ride in that class. Runners pick up score sheets from scribes and bring them to the scoring office 1-3 sheets How will scores sheets be collected? at at time. An adult driving a golf-cart (we use at least 2 for score running) or small vehicle brings tests in from the outdoor rings on a continual basis. yes Is electricity available to operate calculators with recorded tapes? Will scores be computed electronically as well as manually? yes How and when will scores be announced? within 5-10 minutes of completion of each ride - by Announcers and teted to riders How often will scores be posted? at the show - every 4-5 rides on public scoreboard - online - every 220 seconds Where will scores be posted? at Awards Island, online - www.equestriansecretarialservices.com Describe the scoring facilities. Separate Scoring Office. heated and air-conditioned and has electricity and is networked to our Show Network, steps away from the Awards Island and is centrally located and easily accessed by runners. Scorers are also provided with a radio for instant communications if needed. 4 computers 2 for scoring and 1 for live scoring, 1 for scoring management. How many scorers will be provided to tabulate and check scores on championship tests? 2 It is strongly recommended that each Championship test be double-checked.
Facility You must include a map of the facility layout with this application along with a layout and measurements of the main competition arena and other competition arenas, and warm up and lungeing areas. (DR 126.1.f) Level Four competitions require separate lungeing areas with adequate footing as well as separate warm-up areas for Championship entries. Name of facility: Carolina Horse Park 2814 Montrose Rd Address: Raeford, NC 28376 City/State/Zip: State the anticipated number of entries that this facility can accommodate: 400 List the dimension of each ring that will be utilized, type of footing in each and whether or not any are covered: Competition Ring # Outdoor Covered Indoor Dimensions Footing Century Link Pad Cosy Lathrop Pad Williams Pad 192280 200330 200750 GTT Footing sand/stone dust sand/stone dust List the dimension of each warm-up or lungeing ring that will be utilized, type of footing in each and whether any are covered: Warm-up or Lungeing Ring # Outdoor Covered Indoor Dimensions Footing same as above - rings & pads are divided and utilized as per # of horses warrant. Up to 7 rings can be accommodated. The GTT footing warm-up is: 150225 Identify which competition arena listed above will be used for the Adult Amateur Equitation Regional Final and Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Finals classes? When will these classes be scheduled? Ring: 3 Schedule Saturday afternoon Provide an accurate assessment of the effect of severe weather on the footing in your rings and lungeing areas and provide measures that you will take in the event of bad weather: Due to the sandy soil the footing has very quick absorption. All arenas have been professionally graded to promote proper drainage without erosion. Due to the all weather footing this facility has never had to cancel a show due to unsafe footing. Lightning is the only condition where we have postponed the show for the duration of the storm. If this facility has been used for at least three previous Regional Championships, list those years. If not, list the number and size of dressage competitions held at his facility on a separate Ehibit (include names, dates and number of horses for each competition). This was the site of the American Eventing Championships 2004-2006 hosting over 700 Horses each year. Carolina International CIC *** 4 day event 485 Horses on grounds 7 days horses on grounds with early arrivals 3,000 spectators per day Capacity for unlimited Vendors 252 Additional Stalls to compliment our 192 Permanent Stalls
Describe the dressage arena fencing and letters you plan to use ( see USEF DR126.1(f)). So that the judges can note the eact point on the track opposite each letter, it is compulsory to place a marker on the fence itself, level with and in addition to the letter concerned. California PVC pipe and pylon fencing with pylon letters; in Championship Ring One - PVC board and pyramid fencing with pyramid letters Describe the stabling that will be provided (be sure to note stall size and type, water and electrical availability, sound system, doors, flooring, i.e. are the floors concrete?)*: PERMANENT BARNS TEMPORARY BARNS 8 Number of Permanent Barns 192 # of Permanent Barn Stalls w/doors 1212 Size of Stalls packed composite soil Y Flooring material Mats (Y/N) TOTAL NUMBER OF STALLS ATTRIBUTES for both permanent and temporary stabling. Lighting Number of Temporary Barns 192 Yes No up to 12 # of Temp Barn Stalls w/doors 240 Size of Stalls 1010 Flooring material grass Mats (Y/N) N CHP can accomodate up to 12 Temporary Barns having 20 stalls each with permanent electricity and water sited. Total # Stalls: 432 Electricity Water Covered by Sound system Sharps containers Permanent wash racks Water spigots at wash racks Is warm water available *All Regional Championship horses must have a stall. No trailer-ins allowed* Additional stabling information, if necessary: Etra bedding, feed, hay for by local tack shop How will feed/hay/shavings be provided?: sale delivery to site Describe the show office (allocation of space, electricity, location, etc.). It is strongly recommended that scoring be separate from the show office. Show Office is 29 16 ; contains a meeting table/chairs, convenient Secretaries work area, kitchen facilities, high capacity copier Scorers Room is 10 10 ; contains desk top /chairs; door to maintain quiet and privacy Describe restroom facilities (are showers available?) Are the restrooms permanent and/or portable? The Race Tower has permanent bathrooms Male/Female; 2 stalls & 1 show Female; 3 stalls & 1 shower male Also Elite portable restrooms - in trailers - heated and airconditioned with changing areas Describe parking facilities for vehicles and trailers: CHP has 20 acres for parking Arena Maintenance: (see USEF DR126.1(h)) What equipment (and facility staff) is available for arena maintenance? 2 Water Trucks, Tractors, Various Drags Describe proposed schedule for dragging the arenas (Level four competitions require maintenance a minimum of three times daily): Morning and afternoon breaks plus lunch breaks, last thing at night, at first light. Warm-ups dragged and watered as needed throughout days. Champ rings dragged and watered every 2 hrs.
Describe watering system available: water t rucks as note d above Describe schedule for watering the competition and warm-up arenas/areas: as needed throughout day - first thing in am; last thing at night. Minimum 3 times per day; every 2 hours for Champ rings and warm-ups Sounds System: Sound System Coverage Yes No All competition and warm-up areas Barns and stabling areas-(required) Entire grounds coverage Thoroughly describe the type of equipment used regarding the sound system: multi-area sound system; speakers at all rings and warm-ups and in all barns and in parking areas. 3 mics are available including a wireless mic Thoroughly describe the sound system that will be used for musical freestyle: 2 CD players that plug into sound system plus laptop computers to play mp3 files - also directly plugged into sound system Describe radio/electronic communication between key personnel: rented mult-channel radios for all Location: Is this facility accessible by a major highway? YES NO How near is the airport? miles 82 List the hotels that are available and the number of rooms. Resort Area - many hotels available including Marriot Springhill Suites, Comfort Inn, Best Western, etc. What is their distance from the facility? _15 mi What is their approimate cost? $80-150/day Have you procured a special room rate for the competition? YES NO Competitor Costs Stabling: Indicate the estimated cost of stabling for the competitor: $200 stall/$150 tack for duration; $100 for one night Indicate the cost difference between permanent and temporary stabling: none If initial bedding is included, indicate how much will be provided: 2 bales per stall; none for tacks Estimated Office Fees: $40 Estimated Entry Fees: $85/champ class Is there a suitable sound system for the Awards Ceremony (Note: Sound system must be able to reach stabling areas and arena to effectively accommodate competitors)? yes Is there spectator seating? YES NO Awards Ceremonies Award Ceremonies must be held for all Great American/USDF Regional Championship classes (as required in the Regional Championships Program Rules.) It is recommended that at least two award ceremonies be held each day. Plans must be made to assure the pageantry of the ceremony without jeopardizing the safety of the competitors. No other activities should be conducted at the time of the ceremony that might be intrusive to the ceremonies. Furthermore, prior planning must be given to the awards ceremony and a schematic of the arena to be used for the awards and photo opportunity must be included with this application. It is strongly recommended that no more than 32 horses be assembled at one time. Note: Awards protocol is provided in the Guidelines for Managers. Where will the Awards Ceremonies be held? Separate Awards Ceremony Area with backdrop, seating and fencing
When will the Awards Ceremonies be held? Mid-morning, if needed, at the beginning of each lunch break, at the end of afternoon classes and at the end of evening classes (if held). We can add a mid-afternoon ceremony also if needed. How will they be organized? Riders gather in the holding area to be pinned. They enter the Awards Area in reverse order by class as directed. Each has a photo in front of the banners. Those ecused from the Victory Lap eit arena, one victory lap with all winners then the champion has a lap alone. Describe the arrangements planned for photographs of competitors with sponsors: Photos during the awards & at lunch & at end of the day by appointment. Special sponsor photos are included in schedule Will photographs be available for sale at the competition as well as on the website? yes Name of professional photographer: High Time Photography www.hightimephotos.com Website address: Specialty Services Will additional prize money be offered in Regional Championship classes? prize money will be offered for some warm-up cla sses addition to USDF-provided monies) (in What competitor amenities are planned (parties, hospitality, etc.)? Parties each night What is the estimated cost of parties, etc. to competitors? 1 ticket to each free to all competitors additional tickets avail for purchase Will there be special activities planned (demonstrations, games, raffles, etc.)? yes Level four requires that stable security (and night watch services) be provided. (Give details, including hours and cost to competitors and type/eperience of security service to be provided): Aisles walked every hour by professional, Amy Struezzri from 10pm to 6am. Facility personnel on grounds at all times; Wade County Sheriff's provide periodic drive-thrus. NightWatch provides additional services at an etra cost - aisle walking is free to competitors What other special services will be provided? sponsored gifts. FREE Score Teting; FREE Live Scoring Mobile App. All competitors receive sponsored show packets (eco-friendly re-useable bags) with Amenities: Is a trade fair planned, and if so, describe it (location, type and variety of vendors, etc.)? Vendors are encouraged, and will be set-up between the barns and the competition arenas - elec. and water provided to all. Most Vendors provide sponsorship and will have banners prominently displayed. Tack shops, clothing shops, gift shops, and local artists. Describe the spectator seating for the championship classes: Tented Bleacher _ Seating What food services are available (fast food, restaurants on the grounds or nearby)? concessions on-grounds; free coffee & snacks in coliseum Operational hours of food service on the grounds (Level four requires that the food service be available one hour prior to the start of the competition to the end of the competition each day): concessions open s 1 hour before classes start; closes 1/2 hour before end of classes Are there camper facilities on the grounds? YES 40 NO If yes, # available: If not, distance of camper facilities from competition site: n./a Marketing: In addition to the official Great American/USDF Regional Championships Official Prize List*, to be published by USDF, will the prize list be available in an omnibus or separately? both List name(s) of omnibus: Region 1 Omnibus and Dressage in the Carolinas both are on-line and on-going List projected date(s) of prize list publication:
Eample of our new sponsor recognition on all test sheets: NCDCTA Autumn Leaves Fourth Level, Test 3 Total Good Marks Possible: 450 Class Sponsor: Place: 1 Class: Final Score: 319 143 Fourth 3 Ring: Judge @ C: 1 Rodriguez Horse: Black Beauty Rider: Martie Healy Day: Time: Saturday 10:15 AM Collectives Gaits Impulsion Submission Rider Position Rider Aides Final Percentage: 70.889% 8.0 16.0 8.0 16.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 Raw Score 319 Errors No: 589 Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8.0 8.0 8.0 Marks 8.0 14.0 14.0 8.0 16.0 13.0 8.0 16.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 14.0 14.0
*All official prize lists will be available on the USDF website after May 1. All other published prize lists MUST be labeled as preliminary or unofficial, with reference to the availability of the Official Great American/USDF Regional Championships Prize List. Note: Once a competition has been granted the bid to host a Regional Championships, USDF requires that the competition MUST include the name of the Regional Championships in its Competition Name in its applications for USEF licensing and USDF recognition. The USEF fee for changing the name of a competition is waived when a competition changes its name to include the title of a regional or national championship or when the name reverts back to its original name. Will other websites be used to promote this competition? Is so, give the address: www.equestriansecretarialservices.com What other forms of promotion will be used? E-blasts, Facebook, www.ncdcta.org Describe your show program including opportunities for advertising: 8 1/2 11 professionally bound show program we solicit high score prizes & ribbons; party sponsors, bag sponsors - see attachment Describe sponsorship opportunities available at the competition: List any pre-eisting sponsor or beneficiary obligations that might conflict with USDF Regional Championships sponsors (Great American Insurance Group, SmartPak, Platinum Performance): none I certify that I have read the current USDF Regional Championships Program Rules and that as the Competition Licensee I agree to abide by all current USEF and USDF rules, requirements and conditions listed therein and in effect at the time of the Championships. I also certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. NCDCTA Name of Competition Licensee: Amanda Miller Authorized Representative of Competition Licensee: 1/30/2019 Signature of Authorized Representative Date 252 671-2175 Phone: ( ) - E-mail: MillerEventing@hotmail.com I certify that I have read the current USDF Regional Championships Program Rules and that as the host GMO (if supported or organized by a GMO) I agree to abide by all rules, requirements and conditions listed therein. I also certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Amanda Miller GMO President (If championship bid is supported or organized by a GMO: NCDCTA Name of GMO: 1/30/2019 Signature of GMO President Date 252 671-2175 Phone: ( ) - E-mail: MillerEventing@hotmail.com If approved by the Regional Director and the USDF Eecutive Board, the Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Regional Dressage Championship Competition Licensee Contract will be sent to the Authorized Representative of the Competition Licensee at the address listed in this contract. Questions: For questions please contact Krystina Wright, Competitions Department Manager at the USDF office: (859) 271-7895 or kwright@usdf.org.