PUCKERIDGE WESTERN BRANCH

TETRATHLON/TRIATHLON 2017

Saturday 13th May, Shoot, Run, Swim.

By kind permission of Ben Cannon & Family.

At Hyde Hall Farm, Sandon, Buntingford,Herts. SG9 0RU

And Ward Freman Pool. Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford. SG9 9BT

Sunday 14th May,Tet Ride.

By kind permission of Mr P. Natt

At Newell Lane, Luffenhall, Stevenage, Herts SG2 7px

Class 1Tiddler Girls 8 years and underBean Bag and Target 3Metres approx.

Class 2Tiddler Boys 8 years and underRun 750 metres.

Swim 11/2 minutes.

Ride 35 - 45cms approx.(in enclosed area)

Class 3 Tadpole Girls Under 10Shoot 2 handed 7 metres.

Class 4Tadpole Boys Under 10Run 1000 metres.

Swim 2 minutes.

Ride 55cm approx.

Class 5Minimus Girls Under 12As above.

Class 6Minimus Boys Under 12Ride 75cm approx.

Class 7 Junior Girls Under 15Shoot single-handed at 7 metres.

Class 8 Junior Boys Under 15Run 1500 metres.

Swim 3 minutes.

Ride 85cm approx.

Class 9 Intermediate Girls Under 21Shoot single-handed at 10 metres.

Class 10Intermediate Boys Under 21Run(Girls 1500 metres/Boys 2000 metres)/ Swim 3 mins/Ride 90cm approx.

Team Competition.Teams of 3 or 4 boys and/or girlscompeting in the same age group.

Must be All TETS or All TRIS.

Teams must be declared before the start of the first phase, and preferably

before day of the competition.

Competitors age is to be taken as at 1st January 2017 in all classes with the exception that being 8 years on day of competition you may compete in classes 3/4, as minimum age to shoot is 8 years.

Tetrathlon ride to start 9.00am.

Entry Fees:Triathlon £17. Tetrathlon £26 (will automatically be entered in Triathlon).

Entries Close Friday 5th May 2017.Late entries only accepted if numbers permit.

Secretary: Mrs Marianne Bowley. The Old Stables, Luffenhall, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 7PX Telephone 01438 861144 Email:

Refreshments will be available

Times will be available on on Thursday 11 May after 6pm

RULES AND CONDITIONS

Rosettes to 8th place in classes 1– 10, 1stto 3rd in the shoot, swim, and run. Rosettes to all clear rounds in the riding phase. Team rosettes to 6th.

Notes

  • Pony Club Tetrathlon rules 2017 will generally apply, but may be varied at the organisers discretion.
  • Leading rein and/or assistance is permitted in classes 1, 2, 3 & 4. Classes 3 & 4 will incur 400 penalties.
  • Competitors may jump a smaller course incurring 400 penalties. Please advise.
  • Horse/pony may be shared by 2 competitors if riding separate courses, if riding the same course the 2nd competitor will incur 200 penalties. Siblings may share without penalty.
  • Classes 1/2/3/4/5/6 the riding phase will not be timed, competitors MUST go on to the next fence after 2 refusals. Classes 7 -10, will be timed. Elimination after 3 refusals.
  • The cross country course will be open for inspection on Saturday 13thMay from 8am-7pm.
  • No dogs allowed please.
  • Swimming:Please state on entry form if competitor is a weak swimmer requiring an outside lane. Only a Team manager or parent allowed at the end of pool.

No muddy foot wear in swimming pool building. No food or drink allowed in pool area.

The Organisers reserve the right to limit entries, alter or cancel classes, and their

decision is final.

Health and safety.

The Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health

and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey the instructions of the Organisers, and all their officials at all times.

LIABILITY

In these conditions the term “competitor” shall include persons taking part in this competition promoted by the Puckeridge Western Pony Club (The Organisers) and the owner of any animal, vehicle, equipment article or any other thing of whatever nature involved in any such competition or otherwise used on the premises where the competition is being held or elsewhere.

Neither the Organisers nor any persons acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horses, competitors, spectators, or any person or property whatsoever.

Each competitor shall indemnify the Organisers against all claims, losses and damages and expenses whatsoever in any way arising out of the presence of, or the taking part of the competitors, his or her servants, agents, exhibits, animals, vehicles, equipment, articles or other things of whatever nature on the said premises, or elsewhere and shall assume full responsibility therefore.

Acceptance of these conditions as to liability shall be a condition of entry or participation in this competition.

PUCKERIDGE WESTERN BRANCH

TRIATHLON/ TETERATHLON COMPETITION

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2017

Class / Tri or Tet / Name / Horse / Age on
1/1/17 / Shoot left handed / Swim swim
Score.
Outside lane for weak swimmers only / Pistol
Hire / Fee
Pistol hire £1
£3 Medical per Tetrathlon competitor
TOTAL

Please give Email: address for times and directions to be sent to.

I enclose a cheque payable to Puckeridge Western Pony Club or

BACS (ref. name and Tri or Tet) Sort code. 30-84-77. Account no 42063268

I will be sharing a gun, state with whom

I will be sharing a pony, state with whom

Name.

Address.

Tel No.

Pony Club Branch.

Email address.

Signed.

PWPC members must nominate a steward. Please give name, address and Tel no

of steward Failure to do so may result in your entry not being accepted.