2021 National Championship Team EOIs
Posted: Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Expressions of interest are sought from National level riders for consideration for the 2021 Pony Club Nationals Team
DATE: Sunday 26th September to Saturday 2nd October 2021
VENUE: Benalla Equestrian Reserve, VIC
DISCIPLINES: Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, Tetrathlon, Quiz and Mounted Games.
Note: The National Mounted Games will also be held however the NSW Junior team will be selected from the 2021 MG Squads – Selections for the Senior Mounted Games Team will be based on information provided in applications received.
AGE GROUPS
Sub Juniors 10 years and Under 13 years as at 1st January 2021
Juniors 13 years and Under 17 years as at 1st January 2021
Associates 17 years and under 26 years at 1st January 2021
MG Juniors Under 16 Years as at 1st January 2021
MG Seniors 16 Years and under 26 years as at 1st January 2021
COMPETITION CRITERIA
Dressage
Sub Juniors Prelim & Novice Level
Combined (Jnr & Associate) Novice, Elementary & Medium Level
Eventing
Sub Juniors 80cm max Cross Country height
Juniors 95 cm max. Cross country height
Associates 1.05 cm max. Ccross country height
Showjumping phase of eventing to be 5cm higher than cross country phase in each age group
Showjumping
Sub Juniors Maximum start height 80cm
Juniors Maximum start height 1.05m
Associates Maximum start height 1.15m
Tetrathalon
Sub Juniors Jumping Max start height 75cms, Pistol 7m, Swimming 100 to optimum time, Running 1000m to optimum time
Juniors Jumping Max start height 85cms, Pistol 10m, Swimming 200 to optimum time, Running 2000m to optimum time
Associates Jumping Max start height 95cms, Pistol 10m, Swimming 200 to optimum time, Running 3000m to optimum time
Quiz
Sub Juniors D* and one level above
Juniors C and one level above
Seniors C* or K and above
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
- The applicant must have attended at least three rally days in the preceding 12 months.
- The Club must recommend the applicant as being a suitable team member.
- The ZCI must recommend the applicant as being of a suitable standard to attend a National Championship.
- The applicant must be prepared to abide by all rules of the team manager and host state.
- The applicant must be prepared to pay any associated costs of the competition. (Note: The Association will endeavour to assist all team members as much as possible with costs).
If you satisfy the above criteria, please register your interest now for the 2021 National Championships here.
Photo by Julie Wilson
