Pony Club Victoria - Rule Updates 2017
BYLAWS
as at 18/1/17
text in red is new for 2017
2016
Topic
Change :
Bylaw
4.3.a
page
4.3 Coaching Director
Delete reference to member of State council.
4.3.a The coaching director is appointed by the state council .
Bylaw 4.6
page 15
4.6.a. Affiilation with Other Bodies
New wording/expand description
4.6.a.The State council may apply for or renounce PCV affiliation with
4.6.a The State council may apply for or renounce PCV affiliation with
any other organization as it deems appropriate. The State council can also
any other organization as it deems appropriate.
allow any other horse associations or bodies as it deems appropriate to
affiliate with PCV that in its opinion will compliment and better the pony club
movement. These organizations could be but are not limited to Schools/Tafe,
Any educational facility, Private riding schools, Competitions run by non pony
club members, HRCAV, EA, Western Pleasure riders, Arab Society and any
other body that the State Council deems to be appropriate providing all
affiliated members
comply with the rules and regulations laid down by PCV. These rules and
regulations will be provided to the applicant upon application.
Bylaw 9.7
page 29
9.7 Debtor Clubs and Zones
change 30 days to 7 days
9.7.a A club or zone has a maximum of 7 days credit with the PCAV.
9.7.a A club or zone has a maximum of 30 days credit with the PCAV.
Bylaw 10.4 10.4 PCV Club Member Fees
page 30
Identify that fees are non refundable
10.4.b Fees received by PCV are non refundable & non transferable.
However, fees paid online are pending until Clubs & PCV fully accept
memberships or transfers. If membership is declined then no payment will
proceed.
New rule
Bylaw 10.5 10.5 Due Date of Registration and
page 29
Payment
Reworded.
10.5.a Membership renewal
10.5.a. Strength Return Period (in table)
Bylaw 11.3 11.3.a.vii. Who Must be Registered
page 31
11.3.b. Who Must be Registered
delete reference to Service Providers.
11.3.a.vii. Instructors and coaches
11.3.a.vii. Service Providers - Instructors and coaches
New process to register
11.3.b Registrations must be lodged with the PCV state office online with
'MyPonyClub'..
11.3.b Registrations must be lodged with the PCAV state office in the
prescribed format, by prepaid post, fax or electronic transmission.
2016
Bylaw 13.3
page 32
Topic
Change :
13.3 Application and Renewal Procedure for
Club Members
Change wording to acknowledge use of new
database for online registration and payment
options for members
New Rule 2017
New Rule 2017
2016 Rule
4.3.a The coaching director is appointed by the state council and becomes a member of the state council without voting rights.
2016 Rule
13.3.c To be entitled to PCV benefits and registration, each applicant must
complete the following process:
13.3.c To be entitled to
PCAV benefits and registration, each applicant must complete the following process:
i. Applicants must apply online via 'MyPonyClub' (link on PCV website)
or submit Club paper application form to Club (if necessary) and pay the
prescribed fee as applicable in accordance with rule 10.2. Adult supporters
may not need to pay a fee in accordance with rule 9.6.b.
i. Applicants must submit to the club, a club member application in the for m a t pr escr ibed, in a ccor da nce with r ule 1 3 . 4 . b, with the club’ s prescribed fee, in accordance with rule 10.2.Adult supporters may not need to pay a fee in accordance with rule 9.6.b.
Pony Club Victoria - Rule Updates 2017
Comment - Online procedure via PCV Website: Select 'MyPonyClub' > member login > state > club >member category and then complete personal details etc.
Bylaw 13.3g 13.3 Application and Renewal Procedure for
page 32 Club Members
Bylaw 13.3
page 32
13.3 Application and Renewal Procedure
for Club Members
new online process
new online process
ii. Applicants must accept the PCV and club Code of Conduct.
ii. Applicants must accept the PCAV and club Code of Conduct.
13.3.d The club must consider each application:
13.3.d The club must consider each application:
i. If the committee approves the application, the club must inform the
successful applicant of their acceptance as a club member and confirm
membership with PCV via 'MyPonyClub' online. The applicant must not ride at
a rally until the committee has approved the application and received the
fees. The applicant must not ride at an activity or competition until registered
with PCV and has a PCV-issued club member card.
i. If the committee approves the application, the club must inform the
successful applicant of their acceptance as a club member and register
the club member with PCV within seven days. The applicant must not ride at a rally until the committee has approved the application and received the fee
s. The applicant must not ride at an activity or competition until registered wi
th PCAV and has a PCAV-issued club member card.
13.3.e If the committee declines the application, the club must inform
the applicant in writing, in accordance with the Associations Incorporation
Act. Fees paid online will be held pending until Clubs & PCV fully accept
memberships or transfers. If membership is declined then no payment will
proceed If a membership is not going to be renewed or if a member is being
expelled, the grievance procedure in Rule 14 must be followed. Membership
is based upon individual applications and each person must be treated as a
separate entity. It is not acceptable to combine family units when dealing with
grievance or expulsion processes.
13.3.e If the committee declines the application, the club must inform
the applicant in writing and refund any fee within 28 days of the committee
meeting, in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act. If a
membership is not going to be renewed or if a member is
being expelled, the grievance procedure in Rule 14 must be followed.
Membership is based upon individual applications and each person must be
treated as a separate entity. It is not acceptable to combine family units
when dealing with grievance or expulsion processes.
Comment: Registration of club personnel with PCV is required for insurance,
in accordance with rule 11.1.a.
Comment: Registration of club personnel with PCV is required for insurance,
in accordance with rule 11.1.a.
Bylaw
13.3 Application and Renewal Procedure
13.3.g page for Club Members - top LH box in Figure 3
33
new online process
Renewing club members, including adult supporters, must apply online
seeking re-admittance as a club member
Renewing club members, including adult supporters, must lodge an application seeking re-admittance as a club member
Bylaw
13.3 Application and Renewal Procedure
13.3.g page for Club Members - top RH box in Figure 3
33
new online process
New (not a member in last PCV year) club members must apply on line
seeking admittance as a club member
New (not a member in last PCAV year) club members must lodge an
application seeking admittance as a club member
Bylaw 13.4
page 34
13.4 Application Form for New and
Renewing Club Members
new online process
13.4.a A parent or a legal guardian must sign the application form/accept
agreement online for an applicant under age 18 years.
13.4.a A parent or a legal guardian must sign the application form for
an applicant under age 18 years.
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2016 Rule
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Bylaw 13.4
page 34
13.4 Application Form for New and
Renewing Club Members
new online process
13.4.b Applicants must apply online via 'MyPonyClub' ( link on PCV
website) or submit Club paper application form to Club (if necessary) . This
includes the Member declaration which contains the Code of Conduct, horse
health, event security and biosecurity information.
13.4.b
The application form must contain at least the information contained in the PCAV sample club membership application form. This includes the Member d
eclaration which contains the Code of Conduct, horse health, event security and biosecurity information. The form is available from the PCAV web site or state office.
Bylaw 13.4
page 34
13.4 Application Form for New and
Renewing Club Members
new online process
13.4.d The secretary must hold club membership details and medical history
at club level in a safe and secure place with controlled access, to maintain
privacy.
13.4.d The secretary must hold club membership
application and medical history form at club level in a safe and secure place with controlled access, to maintain privacy.
Bylaw 13.5.a
page 34
13.5.Club members
rename category
13.5.a.v - Instructor/Coach
13.5.a.v. Service provider.
Bylaw 13.10
page 35
13.10 Sevice Provider
rename heading
13.10 Instructor/Coach
13.10Service Provider
13.10 Instructor/coaches
reword & renumber clauses
13.10.a An instructor/coach is not a parent or adult supporter in the club in
which they are coaching and has no voting rights in a club.
13.10.a Service provider is an instructor/coach who is not a parent or
adult supporter in the club in which they are coaching.
13.10 Instructor/coaches
delete clause
13.10 Instructor/coaches
reword and renumber
13.10.b Clubs must hold a record of all instructor/coaches and
volunteers at each club activity and register them with PCAV in accordance
with Rule 11.
13.10.c Clubs must hold a record of all service providers and
volunteers at each club activity and register them with PCAV in accordance
with Rule 11.
Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
new wording for online application
13.16.b Transfers are processed online via 'MyPonyClub' (link on PCV
website). For more information contact PCV office
13.16.b Transfers may only be considered if the club member wishing to transfer lodges an official transfer form, issued by the PCV, with the secretary of the transferring club.
Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
delete clause 13.16.e.iii
Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
delete clause 13.16.f.
Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
delete clause 13.16.g.
Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
renumber 13.16 h to f (and remove
duplicated word- 'application')
2016
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13.10.b A service provider has no voting rights in a club.
13.16.e.iii. The transferring club signed by a member of the club executive (but not the parent/guardian), or zone representative must compl
ete the applicable section of the original transfer form and send it to the ne
w club
13.16.f Upon receipt of the transfer form from the transferring club, the transferring member must complete and submit a club membership app
lication form with payment for any required fees to the new club.
1 3 . 1 6 . g A m em ber ’ s tr a nsfer a pplica tion m ust not be a ppr oved if t
he new club has not received a fully completed club membership applicatio
n and the required fees or if it rejects the application, in accordance with rul
e 13.3.
13.16.f When the new club approves the transfer and application for
club membership:
13.16.h When the new club approves the transfer and application for
club membership application:
i. The club must confirm transfer with PCV via 'MyPonyClub' online.
i. The new club must sign its acceptance and send the original transfer
form to the PCV.
ii. The DC, secretary ……….verification purposes.
iii. The new club …………….the club member.
2016 Rule
ii.The DC, secretary ……verification purposes.
iii. The new club……………..the club member.
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Bylaw
13.16 Transfer Procedure
13.16 page
36
renumber 13.16 i to g.
13.16.gThe club member’s rally attendance is ongoing and cumulative
between the transferring club and the new club.
13.16.i The club member’s rally attendance is ongoing and cumulative
between the transferring club and the new club.
Bylaw 17.1
page 42
rearrange clauses 17.1.a - c
17.1.a The PCV logo (Figure 4a or 4b), may be used on PCV, zone or
affiliated club publications and on official PCV clothing items, in accordance
with PCV Gear Rules.
17.1.b The PCV state representatives’ emblem (Figure 5) is only for use on
uniforms ratified by the state council for national competitions, in accordance
with PCV Gear Rules.
17.1.a The PCAV badge (Figure 4) may be used on PCAV, zone or
affiliated club publications and on
uniforms, in accordance with PCAV Gear Rules.
17.1.b
The PCAV logo (Figure 5), may be used on PCAV, zone or affiliated club publi
cations and on official PCAV clothing items, in accordance with PCAV Gear Ru
les.
17.1. Figure 6 PCV Badge
17.1.c The PCV badge (Figure 6) may be used on PCV, zone or affiliated
club publications and on uniforms, in accordance with PCV Gear Rules.
17.1. Figure 4 PCAV Logo
17.1.c The PCAV sta te r epr esenta tives’ em blem (Figure 6) is only for
use on uniforms ratified by the state council for national competitions, in acc
ordance with PCAV Gear Rules.
19.3.h A horse must take part with only one rider throughout a
competition, with the exception of national mounted games competitions
organised by the national mounted games state committee, in accordance
with rule 39.3.
Bylaw 17.1
page 43
17.1.a-c Badge and Logos
Bylaw 17.1
page 43
Reinstate the Badge and rearrange Figures.
rearrange clauses 17.1.a - c
Bylaw 19.3
page 48
Participation of a Horse in a Rally, Activity
or Competition.
Add a reference to rule 34.8 which covers
multiple riders. Start new subclause.
19.3.h.i A horse must take part with only one rider throughout a
competition, (in accordance with rule 34.8) with the exception of national
mounted games competitions organised by the national mounted games state
committee, in accordance with rule 39.3.
Bylaw 19.3
page 48
Participation of a Horse in a Rally, Activity
or Competition.
Include same wording as 34.8.a.ii - v into new
clauses.
19.3.h.ii. At a horse trials event, a horse must either compete in one pony club New rule (see Bylaw 34.8.a..)
section or one open section, but not both.
19.3.h.iii. Horses may compete in TWO Combined Training competitions per
day if ridden by more than one rider. Horses may compete in ONE Combined
Short Course, Super Cross or Derby as per Horse Trials Rules Section E
Combined Test Competitions.
19.3.h.iv. A horse, if ridden by one or more riders may compete in multiple
classes at a Show or Gymkhana.
19.3.h.v. A horse, if ridden by one or more riders, may compete in NO more
than 4 Dressage Tests or 5 Showjumping rounds OR a max combination of 2
Dressage tests & 3 Showjumping rounds on the one day.
Update to correct rule numbers
19.5.v. Excessive use of whip/bit or spurs – 19.5.c, 19.5.d, 19.5.e
v. Excessive use of whip/bit or spurs – 19.4.c, 19.4.d, 19.4.e
Include reference to new rule
33.1.a Other than a supervised rally activity or formal supervised
training school/clinic, (Rule 36.7) any pony club section/activity that includes
any form of dressage, showjumping or cross-county element, requires the
combination to be graded for the activity.
33.1.a Other than a supervised rally activity or formal supervised
training school/clinic, any pony club section/activity that includes any form
of dressage, showjumping or cross-county element, requires the
combination to be graded for the activity.
Bylaw
19.5 Abuse of Horses
19.5.a page
49
Bylaw 33
33.1.Grading - Basic Requirements
page 56
2016
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Bylaw
33.2.g - D certificate requirement
33.2.g page
56
recommendation to have D certificate NOT
mandatory.
33.2.g.i. D Certificate recommended prior to Grading for Horse Trials.
33.2.g.i. D Certificate to be required prior to Grading for Horse Trials.
(Effective 1 July 2016)
Bylaw 34
34.Eligibility for Pony Club activities or
page 57-58 Competitions.
34.6-Grading
Include reference to new rule
34.6.b Ungraded combinations may only compete in competitions
that do not require grading, in accordance with rule 33. Training may only be
conducted at rallies or formal supervised training schools/clinics as in rule
36.7.
34.6.b Ungraded combinations may only compete in competitions
that do not require grading, in accordance with rule 33. Training may only be
conducted at rallies or formal supervised training schools/clinics.
Bylaw
34.8.a.v
page 58
Limit the total combined number of DR & SJ
rounds for a horse per day
34.8.a.v. A horse, if ridden by one or more riders, may compete in NO
34.8.a.v. A horse, if ridden by one or more riders, may compete in NO
more than 4 Dressage Tests or 5 Showjumping rounds OR a max combination more than 4 Dressage Tests or 5 Showjumping rounds on the one day.
of 2 Dressage tests & 3 Showjumping rounds. on the one day.
Bylaw
34.11.a C certificate age requirement
34.11 page
58
Use same wording as HT rule D.6.1 with age
change from 13 yrs to 14yrs.
34.11.a Riders must have attained their C Certificate by their 14th 34.11.a . Riders who have been in pony club for more than two years
and are aged 14 years & over must have attained their “C” Certificate in order birthday (unless they have been a PCAV member for less than two years) in order to compete at any state or national competition.
to compete at any state or national competition.
Bylaw 36.7
page 60
36.7 New rule
Define 'Formal Supervised Training'
36.7 Formal Supervised Training
This activity is NOT a competition. Riders may be led during training.
Participation recognition is optional.
36.7.a Formal Supervised Training must not be conducted during
competitions (see rule 34.6.b)
36.7.b Formal Supervised Training must be conducted by a registered
PCV coach in accordance with rule 40.2.
36.7.c. All riders must complete the Liability Waiver
new rule
Bylaw 37.2
page 60
37.2 State Events
Add clarification
37.2.b All State events to be held at PCVEC – Gladysdale. Unless
otherwise directed by State Council.
37.2.b All State events to be held at PCVEC – Gladysdale.
Bylaw
37.6. Games, Flatand Musical Ride Teams
37.6.a page State Championships
61
Reword for event date.
37.6.a -These championships are held annually
37.6.a -These championships are usually held in June.
Bylaw
38 page
62
38.3 Showjumping
Placing for individual and team events.
Need to identify how the countback applies for
separating placings.
renumber
38.3 Showjumping
38.3.a Individual: Multiple events: Count back to higher place in nominated
event as in Competition schedule, or other method as specified in schedule.
38.3.b. Team : i. Refer to the current PCV State Dressage and
Showjumping Championships booklet.
38.3 Showjumping Teams
new rule
i. Refer to the current PCAV State Dressage and Showjumping
Championships booklet.
2016
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34.Eligibility for Pony Club activities or
Competitions.
34.8 Multiple
Horse Participation
New Rule 2017
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GEAR
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New Rule 2017
Gear10.15, Addition of Grade 6
13.8, 14.10,
14.11
Gear 10.5
page 19
Addition of Grade 6 to Gear Rules restrictions on wearing of Watches and
timing devices for HT, use of Running/Irish Martingales and whip not
exceeding 750mm for Grade 6 Dressage.
Helmets -Need to comply with current EA &
PCA rules
DRESSAGE
Fall in line with PCA & EA
10.5. Helmets. At least one of the complying standards: AS/NZS 3838,
ARB HS 2012, ASTMF1163, PAS015, EN1384 manufacture date up to and
including 2015, VG01.040, (helmets may carry both EN1384 & VG1 marks.)
Refer PCA 'Helmet Standards' notice January 2017 for full details as follows:
10.5. Helmets. At least one of the complying standards: AS/NZS 3838,
EN1384, ASTMF1163, PAS015. Helmets marked SOLELY with EN1384 will be phased out.
as at 15/1/17
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Dr 5.7.g
page 12
Scoring
rename heading to define the following rule
5.7.g Placings
Include wording from Bylaw 38.2 - add as
subclauses into 5.7.h.
5.7.h. Separating Equality of scores
i. Individual: single test competition
i.i .The higher total collective marks will decide the higher placing i.ii. If these
marks are equal, the placing remains tied
ii-Individual: multiple test competition: placings determined as specified in
the schedule. If equal places then:
ii.i. Highest score in the highest numbered test.
ii.ii. If these scores are equal, places will be determined as for a single test
competition, using the highest numbered test.
iii. If there is still a tie this process is repeated with the next highest numbered
test. until a winner is determined or until there are no further tests to
compare, in which case the placing remains tied.
Dr 5.7 page Separating equality of scores.
12
SHOWJUMPING
2016 Rule
as at 15/1/17
New Rule 2017
2016 Rule
5.7.g Test Scores:
new rule
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SJ 4.15.l
page 9
Update to FEI rules
Delete clause to be consistent with FEI
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4.15.l Leaving the arena unmounted
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HORSE TRIALS
as at 15/1/17
text in red is new for 2017
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HT C.10.3
page 14
C.10.3. Table for cross country heghts etc
Some Specifications for Jumping have
changed, New Grade 6 specifications
See table in Tab labelled HT XC Specs
HT C.10.16
page 19
page 19
C.10.16.b Dangerous Riding
Misleading heading - c- definition should be a
subclause of (b) Dangerous riding
Shift the subclause level from (c ) (b.1) etc
C.10.16.b. Dangerous Riding Definition
b.i. Definition -Any Athlete who, ………... of the infringement.
bi.i Such acts may ……………. any of the following:
 Riding out …………..restraining or driving aids).
 Riding fences too fast or too slow.
 Repeatedly standing………... Horse to the fence).
 Repeatedly being ……..movement when jumping.
 Series of dangerous jumps.
 Severe lack ………...the Horse or the Athlete.
 Continuing after ……...at the same jump or a fall.
 Endangering the ………………... of the roped track).
 Jumping obstacles not part of the course.
 Wilful obstruction ………... another Athlete.
C.10.16.b. Dangerous Riding Definition
c. Definition -Any Athlete who, ………... of the infringement.
c.i Such acts may ……………. any of the following:
 Riding out …………..restraining or driving aids).
 Riding fences too fast or too slow.
 Repeatedly standing………... Horse to the fence).
 Repeatedly being ……..movement when jumping.
 Series of dangerous jumps.
 Severe lack ………...the Horse or the Athlete.
 Continuing after ……...at the same jump or a fall.
 Endangering the ………………... of the roped track).
 Jumping obstacles not part of the course.
 Wilful obstruction ………... another Athlete.
bi.ii Any individual………. course for dangerous riding.
b.iii If not directly witnessed…….how to penalise the Athlete.
b.iv Riders who repeatedly ……...rally attendance.
See table in Tab labelled HT SJ specs
c.ii Any individual………. course for dangerous riding.
c.iii If not directly witnessed…….how to penalise the Athlete.
c.iv Riders who repeatedly ……...rally attendance.
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2016 Rule
Table C.10.3
HT C.11.5
page 28
C.11.5. Specifications for Showjumping
phase of Horse Trials
Some Specifications for Jumping have
changed, New Grade 6 specifications
HT D.6.1.a
D.6.1.a - certificate age requirement
Clarification of Rule
D.6.1.a. Riders who have been in pony club for more than two years and
are aged 14 years & over must have attained their “C” Certificate in
order to compete at any state or national competition.
D.6.1.a. Riders who have been in pony club for more than two years
and are aged over 13 years must have attained their “C” Certificate in
order to compete at any state or national competition.
HT E
E.1.8.b. Combined Test - Obstacles
1.8.page 40
Clarify which rules apply by adding reference to
HT rules
E.1.8.b. The height and spread of obstacles will not exceed the limits
shown for each grade – as in tables E7, C.10.3, or C.11.5 as applicable.
E.1.8.b. The height and spread of obstacles will not exceed the limits
shown for each grade – as in table E7
HT E.4.3
page 42
Include Specifications and reword for
consistency.
E.4.3.a. Showjumping round will be conducted in accordance with usual
grading conditions,specifications and penalties as per Showjumping for
Horse Trials (C.11 ) and E.4.6.
E.4.3.a. Showjumping round will be conducted in accordance with
usual grading conditions and penalties for Horse Trials Showjumping Rules.
E.4.3 - Showjumping
end of 2017 Amendments | See also Horse Trials Specification Tables for Cross Country and Showjumping
Table c.11.5