TREC Ireland
National Championships 2015
Including Qualifier classes for TREC GB Championships 2016
12th -13th September2015
Consisting of full 3 phase competition from level 1 (suitable for beginners) to level 4 (advanced)
Dingle, Co.Kerry
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Introduction
TREC Irelandispleased to invite all competitors to Dingle, Co.Kerryfor the TREC Ireland National Championships 2015. This competition includes qualifier classes for the TREC GB Championships of Great Britain 2016.
The competition will be held in Dingle, Co.Kerry.
Competition information
Competitors can expect to be riding across varied terrain which will include quiet country roads, tracks, fields, multi-use paths, beach etc.We must stress the need to keep gates closed and to ensure that you follow the Country Code.
Contact Information
Before the event
Karen Nicholson, Organiser at (00353)862616713 or email .
During the event
Emergency telephone numbers will be published in the Secretary’s Office.
Arrival at the venue
The venue will be open for arrivals from 3pm Friday.
Entries
Entries received and paid up to30th August are at prices stated below.
For entries received between the 31st August 2015and the 5th September 2015 there is an additional charge of €5.
Entries will not be accepted after the 5th September 2015.
(Ticket to the BBQare included in the entry fee).
Please use the following bank details:
Name of Recipient: Tourism Related Equestrian Competitions Ireland Ltd.
Bank name & address: Allied Irish Banks Plc. 1/3 Castle Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
IBAN code: IE41AIBK93621969962084
Swift code:AIBKIE2D
Note: The letter I, for India looks like this and the number 1 looks like this in the above codes.
There is no lower case L in the codes.
Post or email your completed entry form & payments, (payable to TREC Ireland), to Karen Nicholson, Ballynabooley, Dingle, Co.Kerry or
Withdrawals: TREC Ireland Refund Policy
Events are organized based on number of riders and volunteers and certain costs are fixed. Due to this refunds will only be made for cancellations notified prior to the 30th August. A 50% refund will be made to cancellations between31st August and 5th September 2015. Any cancellations made after 5thSeptember cannot be refunded. Amounts paid for the BBQ will be refunded on cancellations made before5th September 2015.
CLASSES
Class 1: Level 1 Pairs
Maximum distance POR: 15km
Maximum height PTV: 60cm
Class 2: Level 2 Pairs
Maximum distance POR: 25km
Maximum height PTV: 80cm
Class 3: Level 2 Individuals
Maximum distance POR: 25km
Maximum height PTV: 80cm
Class 4: Level 3 Pairs
Maximum distance POR: 35km
Maximum height PTV: 90cm
May include compass bearings, grid references and/or aerial photos.
Class 5: Level 3 Individuals
Maximum distance POR: 35km
Maximum height PTV: 90cm
May include compass bearings, grid references and/or aerial photos.
Class 6: Level 4 Pairs – FITE European Cup
Maximum distance POR: 45km
Maximum height PTV: 1.10m
May include compass bearings, grid references and/ or aerial photos.
Class 6: Level 4 Individuals – FITE European Cup
Maximum distance POR: 45km
Maximum height PTV: 1.10m
May include compass bearings, grid references and/ or aerial photos.
Class 7: Team Competition. (Entries by 8pm on Friday11th September2015, entry is €5 per rider).
Class 8: Veteran class:
Horses over 20 and/or Riders over 60
Class 9: TREC GB Qualifier for Championships of Great Britain 2016. Levels 2, 3 and 4 included. Maximumheights and distances are as specified in the TREC GB rules. Riders must be fully paid up BHS Gold Members or have evidence of the equivalent insurance. Riders must have a Riders Licence in accordance with TREC GB rules.
Entry Fees
Class / TREC Ireland Members / Non Members1 to 6 / €60 / €70
7 / €20 (€5 per rider) / €20 (€5 per rider)
9 (TREC GB Qualifier) / €70 / €70
Body Protectors
Riders taking part in Class 9 and riders 18years and under must wear a body protector for the PTV phase of the competition.
Important information
Food
Riders are expected to bring their own lunch packs, we will however provide water bottles. Food will be provided for all helpers on both Saturday and Sunday, and all helpers will receive a meal ticket for the meal on Saturday night. Extra tickets for friends, partners etc. who are not volunteering can be purchased for €15.
Social
A meal for riders and helpers will be hostedat Tig Aines, Graigue, Ballyferriter on Saturday night at 7.30pm.
Accommodation
Bothar Pub (Cuas) –Aileen066 9155342 – Guesthouse/Camping – Aileen will fill B&B’s in surrounding area too.
Tig T.P. (Baile nanGall) – Christina 0834437322
Stabling/Corralling
Maunza Heidtke 087 6992925 – corralling/stables
Sally Millar 087 7788487 – corralling/stables
Katy Scott, Seaview Equestrian 087 1338084 – stabling
There will be corralling. There will be a charge of €10 per night. Riders will be responsible for cleaning their coral.
Horse hire
Katy Scott, Seaview Equestrian 087 1338084
John Pat Long, Longs Equestrian Centre 087 2250286
May also be possibility of horse hire from Dingle Horse Riding but won’t know until closer to date, contact Karen Nicholson 086 2616713
Passports
It is a legal requirement to carry a passport when a horse is used for the purposes of competition. If a horse is transported without a passport when being used for competition purposes an offence is being committed and prosecution is a possibility. Passport will be required at vetting.
Registration of Equine Premises
Include the registration of equine premises number on the entry form. If you have not yet registered your equine premises, you can obtain information and the registration form at . The registration takes approximately 2-3 weeks. There is no fee to register. The reason for registering and record keeping is so as to enable the Department of Agriculture to have information on the location of horses and their contacts with other horses in order that in the event of a disease outbreak, owners can be identified and advised of any necessary precautions. TREC Ireland may be asked to provide a list of registration numbers for all horses/ponies that participated/attended the event. If you do not yet have a registration number at the time you are submitting your entry, you may submit your entry anyway. You will have the opportunity to provide your equine number on the day. If your application is still being processed at the time of the event you can still participate, but will still be required to provide the number after the event.
Vetting
All horses/ponies in levels 2, 3 and 4 will be vetted prior to the start of the competition. Vetting will commence at 6.00pm on Friday11th September. Vetting will be carried out in accordance with TREC Ireland and TREC GB rules.Riders are required to familiarize themselves with these rules.
Times
Timetable of events – please note all times are approximate and are subject to change.
The competition will consist of three phases, the winners being those with the highest points accumulated across the three phases. Maximum possible total from all three phases is 460 points.
Friday 11th September
16.00PTV course open
18.00Vet Check for Levels 2, 3 & 4
20.00Competitor briefing
Saturday 12th September
08.00Start POR (times may change)
19.30Social Event
Sunday 24th May
08.00Vet Check for all levels
09.00Start of MA
9.30Start of PTV phase
16.30Prize-giving
Presentations
Presentations will take place approximately 30 minutes after the results for all classes have been posted. Delays to the presentation will be as a result of objections or queries that will need to be resolved before it can go ahead.
Official objections
Queries and objections will be dealt with in accordance with TREC Ireland rules and TRECGB rules and riders are required to familiarise themselves with these rules.
Code of Ethics
TREC Ireland’s ‘Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s Sport’ will be adhered to for this event. Please note the following changes to previous events:
-All parents must fill in ‘Junior Participants Form’ (page 29 of the Code).
-All parents and junior participants must fill in the entry form with the understanding that they ‘agree to abide by TREC Ireland’s code of ethics and good practice’ – this also allows TREC Ireland to include photos of the junior participants on the internet and any newspapers such as The Irish Field.
-Any junior helper must either be accompanied by two adults, an adult family member, or must fill out ‘Travelling Leader’ form (page 18 of the code). It is up to the junior helper to get this filled out and NOT the duty of the organizer. Forms will be available from the Secretary on the day.
-Anybody involved in any way with the event on any or all days, must sign in using the provided sign in sheet (in the secretary’s tent).
The code is available to download on
Useful Websites
Directions
Venue: An Bothar Pub – Cuas, Ballydavid.
Go straight through Dingle town past Dingle Oceanworld until you come to a roundabout. Go straight through roundabout signposted Feothanach. Continue for approx.5 miles until you see a sign for An Bothar Pub at a fork in the road. Turn right and continue on for about 2 miles.
And we are not telling you where the POR starts until Friday!!!!!
TREC Ireland
ENTRY FORM
RIDER
Name:______ Date of Birth (Under 18only)[1]: ______
Address: ______
Rider Email: ______Phone No.:______
TREC Ireland Membership no.:______BHS Membership no.:______
Class: ______Level:______Individual/ Pair: ______
Pair Rider:______
HORSE
Name: ______Height: ______
Breed: ______Please indicate if you are riding a stallion: ….
Equine Number (where horse is located): ______
RIDERS are expected to bring their own lunch packs, we will however provide water bottles.
PAYMENT
I require the following number of extra tickets for the social event for guests at €10 each:______(If vegetarian required please indicate here): ______
Social Event (additional tickets): €______Entry Fee: €______
I enclose my cheque payable to TREC Ireland for: €______
For Under 18s:
I hereby agree to abide by TREC Ireland’s code of ethics and good practice:
Signed: ………………………………………………………………Date: …………………………………………
Parent/ Guardian
Signed: ………………………………………………………………Date: …………………………………………
Junior Participant
TREC Ireland National Championships
Next of Kin Form
Name of Competitor: ______
Level: ______
Name of Horse: ______
Transport Registration: ______
Next of Kin: ______
Address: ______
Telephone:______
Mobile: ______
Emergency Contact Stabling Form
NAME:……………………………………………………………………
MOBILE NO:……………………………………………………………
HORSE NAME:……………………………………..
PLEASE HELP!
All TREC competitions rely on the support of volunteer judges and helpers.
Can you or anyone coming with you lend a hand? Please enclose with your entry, details of anyone who would be available to help with stewarding or judging, before or during the event.. Competitors can also help us with setting up, clearing equipment away, or judging the PTV or CoP for other Levels. No judging qualification necessary – we are grateful for all offers of help and you will learn lots from the inside! Even a couple of hours help can make a difference and there are lots of jobs suitable for non-horsey mums/dads/partners.We provide all volunteers with a free lunch pack.
Competitor Name: …………………………………………………………………………..
Helper Name: …………………………………………………………Email: …………………………………………………………………
Mobile No: ……………………………………………………………
TREC / Judging Experience : ………………………………………
Availability: ……………………………………………………………
HELPER LUNCH PACKET (please tick what you’d like on your sandwich)
Brown/ white / Meat / Vegetarian / Special Dietary
It must be indicated here whether the helper is Under 18. Adult helpers please indicate if you would consider carrying out your job with an Under 18, e.g. at a Checkpoint.
Helper Name: …………………………………………………………
Email: …………………………………………………………………
Mobile No: ……………………………………………………………
TREC / Judging Experience: ………………………………………
Availability: ……………………………………………………………
HELPER LUNCH PACKET (please tick what you’d like on your sandwich)
Brown/ white / Meat / Vegetarian / Special Dietary
It must be indicated here whether the helper is Under 18. Adult helpers please indicate if you would consider carrying out your job with an Under 18, e.g. at a Checkpoint.
Junior Participants
To be completed for all participants under 18 years of age.
Contact Information
Name:
Address:
Telephone –Home:
-Mobile ( in case of emergency) :
-Email:
Date of Birth:
Medical History Information (details of any known allergies, conditions, medications)
In the event of illness, having parental responsibility, I give permission for medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by a nominated first aider, or by suitably qualified medical practitioners. If I cannot be contacted and my child needs emergency hospital treatment, I authorise a qualified medical practitioner to provide emergency treatment or medication.
Any other special needs, requirements or directions that would be helpful for leaders to know about:
Parental/Guardian Consent
I am the parent/guardian of
I understand that photographs will be taken during events and may be used in the promotion of sport.
I hereby consent to the above child participating in activities of the organisation in line with the Code of Ethics for Young People. I adhere to TREC Ireland’s parents’ code of conduct.
I confirm that all details are correct and I am able to give parental consent for my child(ren) to participate in all activities.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
Participant:
I adhere to TREC Ireland’s rules and Code of Ethics for Young Participants
Signed:Print name:Date:
Details of TREC Ireland’s Code of Ethics can be found on
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TREC Ireland National Championships 2015
[1]Please note that TREC Ireland will not take responsibility for pairing under 16 riders – these riders MUST enter with a pair!