PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
EOI for Rider Selection for :
Pony Club Nationals in Toowoomba September, 2017
Riders are asked to nominate for the Pony Club Nationals Competition in:
Prince Philip Mounted Games, Dressage, Show jumping, Tetrathlon
PCANT would like to send both Junior and Associate Teams away, interest permitting.
Riders wishing to be considered as a member of the NT National Teams should review the
costs and entry criteria complete the Expression of Interest Form and return it to PCANT by
26 November, 2016. Please note: that if a rider has not yet obtained a C certificate but is
sitting their certificate in May 2017, they are still eligible to apply with the signed permission
of their Club Chief Instructor / or relevant Committee member on the application form
attached.
Training will commence in SQUADS, once we have established coaches and managers.
Rider Eligibility: Junior and Associate
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Riders must be a current financial member of a Northern Territory Pony Club for
2017
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Riders must have demonstrated fitness, rider experience, and the ability to develop
and maintain a consistent training program.
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Horse must be sound and fit to compete.
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Riders must demonstrate an acceptable level of behavior, citizenship and horse
mastership.
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Riders must qualify as detailed below:
Certificate Level Min
Dressage
Showjumping
Prince Philip Mounted Games
PC Rally Attendance Min
Candidate Age
PCANT State Championship in
applied Discipline
NT Team
C or ability to obtain by May 30th 2017
Junior – Novice Level
Associate – Elementary Level
Junior Minimum start height – 1.10m
Associate – Minimum start height- 1.15m
Attend a selection process as outlined by PCANT
50% in the previous season and must attend 50% in
the current season.
As per the PCA Nationals 2017 Schedule
Ridden attendance at the 2017 PCANT is compulsory.
PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
The Competition:
Will be conducted under the current Pony Club Australia Rules
Consideration when selecting will be given to the following:
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Recent performances at all levels of competition
Current form at or above the National Championship competition criteria
Experience and length of time at Required Discipline
Performance at PCANT State Championships
Performances at Pony Club Events
Riders with Two Horses for Consideration:
A one horse one rider rule applies at all Pony Club National Competitions; pool
horses will not be available for the competition.
Training Requirements:
All Candidates will be required to attend training sessions for their specific discipline.
An Attendance of 80% is expected to maintain the position for selection. Extenuating
circumstance to this rule may be considered by the Coach / Manager and PCANT
Board.
Team Selection Timeline:
The 1st Cut of team selection will be announced April 30th 2017.
The 2nd Cut of Team selection will be announced May 30th 2017
Cost:
Whilst PCANT helps support fundraising and coaching costs this essentially a self funded activity.
Fundraising both individually and as a team also occurs.
Ultimately the team member is responsible for remaining costs incurred in relation to:
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uniform costs - approximately $250
share in team nomination – approximately $400
accommodation and stabling (camping is usually available on site)
travel costs of both horse and rider
equal share of travel and accommodation costs of team coach and manager.
On Selection into the NT team candidates are required to pay a non- refundable
deposit of $500 within a month of notification. Riders will receive an invoice for this.
PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
Fundraising:
1. Fundraising for the team is encouraged with a log book record kept of fundraising
attendance to ensure fairness in final fundraising distribution. The fundraising Log
Book is kept by the team manager, with funds held by PCANT for final
distribution. Riders under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian in
attendance at any fundraising event.
2. If seeking sponsorship, team members are encouraged to seek sponsorship for
the whole team rather than the individual rider. If team sponsorship is not
possible then individual sponsorship is permitted. All sponsors must be declared
to the Team Manager and the PCANT Board in writing.
Please note that all approaches to sponsors must be approved in writing by
the PCANT Board prior to approaching the sponsor. This is designed to avoid
multiple requests being made to the same sponsor. It also prevents the
development of conflicts of interest in sponsors attracted.
A sponsorship prospectus is currently being developed by PCANT to assist team
members wishing to attract team sponsorship.
3. The whole team or individual members may also be eligible for grants to cover
costs incurred. If the obtaining of an individual’s grant precludes the team for
applying for the same grant the team grant will take precedence over the
individuals grant application. Any Grants must be notified to PCANT Board.
4. Parents or family members may substitute for riders at fundraising events, but if a
parent and rider both attend it is considered 1 share only.
PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
PCANT Nationals Team Application
SHIRT SIZE:
NAME OF RIDER
DISCIPLINE
ADDRESS
PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
DATE OF BIRTH
AGE AS AT 1ST JAN 2016
NAME OF PONY CLUB
YEAR FIRST JOINED PCANT
RALLIES ATTENDED IN
PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS
CERTIFICATE/S HELD
NAME OF HORSE/S
HEIGHT
AGE
Achievements during the Last 12 Months:
Mounted Games
Date
Event
Show Jumping
Date
Event
PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
Tetrathalon
Date
Event
Dressage
Date
Event
State Squad
CLUB RECOMMENDATIONS
We, the undersigned, do hereby declare that the above named Horse and Rider
combinations are COMPETENT and are riding at the standard required.
(Signed) CLUB SECRETARY/PRESIDENT
(Signed – Compulsory) CLUB COACH COORDINATOR
As from 1st January 2002, any member representing the State having been found to have
NOT upheld our ‘Aims and Objectives’, or to have violated the ‘Code of Conduct’ or PCANT
Policies, will NOT be considered again for State selection.
PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY INC
PO Box 1257 Coolalinga NT 0839
[email protected]
ABN 33 414 334 154
www.ponyclubnt.org.au
PART B: CODE OF CONDUCT
RIDERS
1. Ride by the rules.
2. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your Team Manager approach the official
during a break or after the competition.
3. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players, deliberately
distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any
sport.
4. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit so
will you.
5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good efforts whether they are made by your team or the
opposition.
6. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair
advantage of another competitor.
7. Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no
competition.
8. Show respect to team coaches and managers and respect the decisions that they make.
9. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.
10. Respects the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion.
PARENT/GUARDIANS
1. Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment.
2. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
3. Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
4. Encourage children always to play according to the rules and settle disagreements without
resorting to hostility or violence.
5. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
6. Remember that children learn by best example. Appreciate good performances and skillful
plays by all participants.
7. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
8. Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
9. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your
child could not participate.
10. Show respect to team coaches and managers and respect the decisions that they make.
11. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion.
SPECTATORS
1. Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
2. Never ridicule or scold a young rider for making a mistake. Positive comments are
motivational.
3. Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other spectators, coaches, officials
or riders.
4. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no competition.
5. Do not use violence, harassment or abuse in any form (that is, do not use foul language,
sledge or harass riders, coaches, officials or other spectators)
6. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability,
cultural background or religion.
Member Name: _____________________________________
Parent /Guardian Name: ______________________________