USEDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE APPLICATION
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL ASSOCIATION
The United States Equestrian Drill Association acknowledges that most high school equestrian athletes are not recognized by their school athletic programs unless their equestrian team is directly associated with the high school at the varsity level. In many states, organized programs at the high school level do not exist. The equestrian athlete dedicates as much, if not more, time preparing for competition as does any other athlete in a high school program. Additionally,
Time commitments required of equestrian athletes often precludes them from participating in additional varsity sports programs. As the National Governing Body for Equestrian Drill, The USEDA has created a program to recognize young equestrians’ accomplishments and to support their future involvement in the sport.
In addition to providing recognition consistent with other high school varsity programs, the USEDA honors these equestrian athletes not only for advancing their individual skills while training and competing, and perhaps more importantly, for fostering the unique and often challenging human-to-animal connection required to create and sustain the teamwork and mutual respect required of a successful equestrian athlete/equine combination; thereby recognizing and rewarding their efforts in the unique and unparalleled team sport of Equestrian Drill.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE REQUISITE CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION WITHIN THIS PROGRAM:
1. Current USEDA member in good standing – If your team is not a USEDA member, individual membership status is acceptable. See membership form.
2. Current enrollment in high school or verified home schooling program, grades 9-12. A high school transcript or report card is required for proof of enrollment.
3. Record at least 50 hours of equestrian practice/training
(Riding/competition/parades/practice/clinic) from June 1 through May 31 on the log form.
4. Compete in at least One (1) USEDA-Licensed/Sanctioned Competitions per year, or at least Three (3) competitions affiliated with, or sanctioned by a horse show association. (Results to be included with submission of log and other required materials.)
High School
Equestrian Athlete
USEDA HIGH SCHOOL LETTER APPLICATION
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL ASSOCIATION
LAST NAME ______FIRST NAME ______
STREET ______CITY______STATE_____ ZIP______
PHONE ______EMAIL ______
USEDA MEMBERSHIP Team ______Individual ______
BIRTHDATE ______CURRENT GRADE LEVEL ______
HIGH SCHOOL / HOME SCHOOLING PROGRAM ______
SCHOOL EMAIL ______
EQUESTRIAN CLUB / TEAM NAME (IF APPLICABLE) ______
WOULD YOU LIKE USEDA TO NOTIFY YOUR SCHOOL OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM? (A valid school email must be provided above.) □ YES □ NO
APPLICANT SIGNATURE ______PARENT SIGNATURE ______
THE APPLICATION FEE IS $15 AND MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Complete the enrollment application below and submit with appropriate fee.
2. Practice / training / competition log will be sent to applicant.
3. Record at least 50 hours of equestrian practice/training/competition from June 1 through May 31 on the athlete log.
4. Provide results or other verification of one USEDA Licensed/Endorsed Competitions, or three competitions that are affiliated with or sanctioned by a horse show association other than USEDA. (Waived for 2011 Seniors only, must provide statement from coach showing involvement in drill for 2010/2011.)
5. Provide proof of enrollment in grades 9-12 of high school or a home schooling program.
6. Initial Year: receives USEDA High School Equestrian Athlete Shield (letter) and current year pin. Each additional year: receives 2nd, 3rd or 4th year pin provided application and log is provided along with the $10 fee per application year.
This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in grades 9-12 of a high school or home schooling program. Please check the appropriate box(es) below.
I am applying for the USEDA High School Equestrian Athlete program for the following year(s):
□2011-2012 School Year (available for current freshmen); Application Fee $15. USEDA Patch/2012 Year Pin
□ 2011-2012 School Year (available for current sophomores); Application Fee $15. USEDA Patch/2012 Year Pin
□2011-2012 School Year (available for current juniors); Application Fee $15. USEDA Patch/2012 Year Pin
□2011-2012 School Year (available for current seniors); Application Fee $15
USEDA Patch/2012 Year Pin
PAYMENT INFORMATION
ENTER AMOUNT(S) FROM ABOVE
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ □□□□□□□□.□□
PAYMENT METHOD (PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH)
Make Check Payable to: United States Equestrian Drill Association
□ CHECK #______
Team or Individual must maintain membership in good standing for each participating year.
2012 Membership: Provide Team Name if Current member: ______
2012 Membership Individual Youth, Provide Year Paid: ______
2012 Team Membership $100: ______
2012 Team 4H or High School Team $50: ______
2012 Individual Youth Membership $10: ______
MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT ENCLOSED (If applicable) $ □□□□□□□□.□□