NATIONAL QUALIFIERS –OPEN, INTERMEDIATE & JUNIOR AREAS 10 & 18

Ride phase in conjunction with Area 9 Tetrathlon Qualifier

run by Beaufort Hunt Pony Club

Sunday 8thJuly 2018 Ride Phase - Leyland Court, Trench Lane, Winterbourne,

Bristol BS36 1RY

Saturday 14th JULY 2018 Shoot, Swim and Run - Chepstow Leisure Centre, Welsh Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5LR

Incorporating Beanie, Intro and Minimus Tetrathlon

Class 1a Qualifier / Open Boys / 25 years or under / Area 10
Class 1b Qualifier / Open Boys / 25 years or under / Area 18
Class 2a Qualifier / Open Girls / 25 years or under / Area 10
Class 2b Qualifier / Open Girls / 25 years or under / Area 18
Class 3a Qualifier / Intermediate Boys / 25 years or under / Area 10
Class 3b Qualifier / Intermediate Boys / 25 years or under / Area 18
Class 4a Qualifier / Intermediate Girls / 25 years or under / Area 10
Class 4b Qualifier / Intermediate Girls / 25 years or under / Area 18
Class 5a Qualifier / Junior Boys / 14 years or under / Area 10
Class 5b Qualifier / Junior Boys / 14 years or under / Area 18
Class 6a Qualifier / Junior Girls / 14 years or under / Area 10
Class 6b Qualifier / Junior Girls / 14 years or under / Area 18
Class 7 Non-qualifier / Minimus Boys / 11 years or under / Any Area
Class 8 Non-qualifier / Minimus Girls / 11 years or under / Any Area
Class 9 Non-qualifier / Intro Boys / 8 and 9 years (min 8 on day) / Any Area
Class 10 Non-qualifier / Intro Girls / 8 and 9 years (min 8 on day) / Any Area
Class 11 Non-qualifier / Beanie Boys / Under 8 years / Any Area
Class 12 Non-qualifier / Beanie Girls / Under 8 years / Any Area
Class 13 qualifier / Open teams inter-area / 25 years or under / Area 10/18
Class 14 qualifier / Intermediate teams inter-area / 25 years or under / Area 10/18
Class 15 qualifier / Juniorteams inter-area / 14 years or under / Area 10/18

Ages as at 1st January 2018. If you have not reached your 8th birthday by 7th July, you may only compete in Classes 11/12.

ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 21 JUNE – Completed form and payment required. No late entries will be accepted.

All competitors will automatically be entered into an inter-area competition for their class.

Organiser: - Mrs Deborah Hill, Penny Ridge, Trerhyngyll, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7TN

Tel: - 01446 772386Mobile: - 07889864350

Email: -

TIMETABLE

Sunday 8 JulyQUALIFIER RIDELeyland Court EC from 9am

Saturday14 JulyQUALIFIERChepstow Leisure Centre

SHOOT/SWIM/RUNfrom 9.30am (approx. times)

Class / Run / Swim / Shoot
Beanies / 9.30 / 500m / - / 11.00 / Beanbag throw
Intro / 10.00 / 1000m / 11.15 / 2 mins / 12.30 / Static target, shoot two hands, 7m
Minis / 14.00 / 1000m / 11.35 / 2 mins / 13.00 / Turning targets, shoot two hands, 7m
Junior / 15.00 / 1500m / 12.30 / 3 mins / 14.00 / Turning targets, shoot one hand, 7 m
Intermediate Boys / 15.45 / 2000m / 13.10 / 3 mins / 15.00 / Turning targets, shoot one hand, 10 m
Intermediate Girls / 16.00 / 1500m / 13.20 / 3 mins / 15.00 / Turning targets, shoot one hand, 10 m
Senior Boys / 16.15 / 3000m / 13.40 / 4 mins / 15.00 / Turning targets, shoot one hand, 10 m
Senior Girls / 16.30 / 1500m / 13.50 / 3 mins / 15.00 / Turning targets, shoot one hand, 10 m

Conditions of entry

  • To be run in accordance with 2018 Pony Club Tetrathlon Rules. Minimus rules and scoring apply to Beanie, Intro and Minimus classes. The decisions of the judges are final throughout.
  • For insurance purposes, all competitors must be paid-up members of their Pony Club branch – for the January, February and March events, this must be for 2018.
  • Objections Swim and run times will be posted at the pool/running. Any queries should be taken up with the phase steward at that point and no more than 30 minutes after the scores are put up or posted on the noticeboard.
  • Shooting Guns must be brought to tables in their boxes and opened only on command of the firing point steward. They must be boxed again before the competitor leaves the firing point. Guns may only be carried by those over 18 years or under the supervision of a person over 21 years. When not in use, guns must be stored in a secure place (i.e., in a vehicle, out of sight). Any breach of safety rules may result in disqualification. Please ensure competitors are aware that footwear must not cover the ankle (i.e., no boots). Long trousers must be worn and there should be no flesh showing beneath the trouser hem.
  • Swimming Only Seniors, Intermediates and Juniors will be permitted to start from the blocks. Please could team managers ensure all competitors are strong enough swimmers to complete at least one length of the pool (20m) confidently and give realistic swim distances, stated in metres, on the entry form.

RIDE

The competition will be run in accordance with the Pony Club rules for Tetrathlon 2018, except that in the riding phase Mini, Intro & Beanie competitors who have 3 refusals may miss out the fence and continue on the course provided the Fence judges consider them safe to do so. They must make no more than two attempts at any subsequent fence. They must make way for faster competitors.

Minis & Intros may jump down a course if they wish but will incur 500 penalties. Anyone wishing to jump down a course must notify the organiser by 9am on Sunday.

Beanie & Intro competitors may be led/assisted but will incur 400 penalties.

Riding hats must be tagged with a Mint Green Pony Club, BE or BRC tag and must comply with the standards laid down in the Rule Book. No fixed peaks.

Body Protectors must be worn for XC and must adhere to 2018 rules (BETA 2009 Level 3 standard purple tag). Air Jackets may only be used in addition to a body protector meeting the standard specified above.

Spurs cards are no longer required but misuse of spurs will be reported to your DC.

Beanies only may wear Grass Reins which, if worn, must comply with Tet Rules 2018 p17.

All competitors must provide their own number bib Paper numbers will be provided

Excessive use of the whip, spurs or voice, or rudeness or failure to obey a direction given by a judge, steward or official, will result in elimination or ejection from the showground.

SHOOT

  1. Guns must be kept in their cases until the Steward gives the order to unbox them. They must be boxed again before the competitor leaves the firing point. At all other times they must be kept boxed and locked in a secure place (i.e., in a vehicle, out of sight).
  2. No footwear to reach above the ankle.
  3. Protective or prescription glasses are recommended at all levels and are mandatory for shooting at 7 metres

SWIMMING

  1. Pool-side space is limited. Branches are asked to minimise the number of coaches/parents required pool-side. Competitors must leave immediately after swimming. Only one coach/parent will be allowed at the end of the pool.
  2. Attention is drawn to the ASA advice contained in the Tetrathlon Rule Book.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The organisers 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 all officials and stewards.

LIABILITY

Participants attend at their own risk. Neither the organisers, landowners or The Pony Club accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, illness or injury to horses, other animals, competitors, spectators or any person or property whatsoever. Application for entry to this event constitutes acceptance of these conditions. Please remember we can only run this event by depending on the kindness of volunteers, so please treat them with respect and courtesy. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

OBJECTIONS

Any objections to the scoring for any discipline will only be considered for a maximum of 30 minutes after the scores are posted. Queries can only be handled by the Query Steward and Team Manager/Branch Representative nominated by DC, concerned – see Rule Book.

SUBSTITUTIONS, CANCELLATION & POSTPONEMENT

Substitutions in Qualifying classes must follow theTetrathlon Rule Book. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be returned less 10%. In the event of postponement, fees will be kept and rolled forward.

WITHDRAWALS

Before Closing Date 100% refund. After Closing Date and before times issued: Refund less £10 IF space can be filled. After times issued regret NO REFUND.

Entry Form

Entries to: Mrs Deb Hill, Penny Ridge, Trerhyngyll, Cowbridge, Vale of Glam. CF71 7TN

Tel: 01446772386Mob: 07889864350E:

ENTRY FEES

Classes 1-6 / £45 (£25 Ride only)
Classes 7- 8 (Minis) / £40 (£20 Ride only)
Classes 9-10 (Intros) / £35 (£15 Ride only)
Class 11-12 (Beanies) / £35 (£15 Ride only)

Cheques to be made payable to ‘Area 10 Tetrathlon’

Times: Times will be posted on the Area 10 website and emailed directly to Team Managers.

Branch: ......

Area: ......

CLASS / NAME / AGE on 01/01/18 / GUN SHARE/LEFT-HD / SWIM DISTANCE (metres) / OUTSIDE LANE
REQ? / NAME OF HORSE / FEE

Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Group team members together and place in desired running order. Indicate if a gun or a horse (see Rule Book) will be shared and name other user.

Team Manager or Branch Rep (nominated by DC): ......

Address: ......

......

...... Postcode: ......

Tel: ...... Email (print clearly): ......

DC’s signature: ......

PONY CLUB AREA 10 TETRATHLON COMMITTEE

TRIATHLONS 2018

Shooting

  • I confirm that all entrants on the enclosed entry form have attended at least two training sessions and been briefed in the Rules and requirements of the competition including clothing rules for the Area 10/18 Tetrathlon Qualifier.
  • I have provided details of competitors who will be shooting left-handed.
  • Loaders for all competitors will have been fully briefed on the loading procedure and competition requirements.

Swimming

  • I confirm that all entrants on the enclosed entry form are confident at swimming unaided a minimum of 25 metres (any stroke permissible).
  • I have provided details of those requiring an outside swim lane.

Signed (DC or Team Manager):

Branch:

Date: