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Latest News from the State Office 
                
 
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  Nationals  Development Sub-Committee
 
Following the recent December Council meeting, the Nationals Development Taskforce is now the Nationals Development Subcommittee.
 
 The Nationals Taskforce was set up to prepare and select riders for the Nationals team as a bi-annual committee. The committee members came from representatives from the various disciplines, State Coaching Panel and the Executive. The taskforce has changed its charter to not only prepare and select National riders, but to develop riders on an on-going basis. With this change of role, the Swan Zone put forward the following;
 
“Council establishes a PCAWA National Development subcommittee which would comprise of a representative nominated from each discipline sub-committee and other members nominated at the AGM.”
 
PCAWA therefore requests that all interested parties please follow due process to nominate to join this Subcommittee. As per the procedure set by Council, nominations for this Subcommittee will be ratified at the Annual General Meeting on 9th March, 2012. The AGM will be held at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon.
 
This Subcommittee is not to be confused with the 2013 Nationals Organisational Taskforce who will form the core unit responsible for the overall organisation of the 2013 PCA National Championships to be held here in Western Australia. We will shortly be calling for Expressions of Interest from interested parties for this thoroughly rewarding Taskforce from the PCAWA membership.

 
  Eventing Stewards Seminar - Open to All ! 
 
2012 EVENTING STEWARD’S CONFERENCE
Saturday 11th February 6pm
at PCAWA Headquarters 
To be held in conjunction with the
State Coaching School 
THEME:
Cross Country – Defining the Standard
&
The Steward – Gear Check
Presenter : Neville Westlund
6.00pm – 9.00pm. Refreshments Provided
Please RSVP by
Wednesday February
8th to eventing@pcawa.com
Or Jacqui on 92961500
 
Parents, Coaches, Riders, all interested parties welcome! 

PCAWA
in conjunction with
Baldivis Equestrian and Pony Club Inc
10th March 2012
present
Jumping Course Design and Specifications Seminar
Presented by
Fred Freeman
PCAWA & FEI 2* Jumping Course Designer.

Open to everyone with an interest in Show Jumping!!
 
Existing and aspiring PCAWA Jumping Course Designers
Current and trainee Pony Club Coaches
Parents, volunteers, helpers, and
Riders working for C* or K efficiency certificate and above.


Fred has a background in Pony Club is a former Show jumping rider and has produced a number of horses as jumpers. He brought his own children through Pony Club in Geraldton before embarking upon his FEI career. He currently designs and builds jumping courses at all levels for Eventing and Jumping fixtures throughout WA and Australia, including, for many years, the major classes at the PCAWA State Show Jumping Championships.

Fred has a wealth of experience and is more than willing to share the knowledge he has gained over the years with those who are interested
  
Please note: Opportunity to assist with Course Design during competition on Sunday 11th for updating and qualification purposes.
 
  
11th March 2012
“Show Jumping Rules, Regulations and Judging Seminar”
Presented by
Penny Dodd FEI (C) level Judge

Open to everyone with an interest in Show Jumping!!
 
Existing and potential  Jumping Judges, Pony Club Coaches, parents, pencillers, organizers, and all volunteers involved in Jumping.
 
Opportunity to observe and shadow judge in an actual competition situation
This is a rare opportunity to learn under someone with Penny’s abilities, experience and knowledge
Please note: This course is suitable for Registered PCAWA Officials for updating and qualification purposes
 
Cost $20 per day
Entries Close Friday 2nd March 2012
Click HERE to download an Application Form
Canteen available on the day
.
Clubs.... Apply for a Funding Grant of up to $2000 to assist with the up skilling of your volunteers
Visit the Dept of Sport and Recreation's Clubs Online website today
www.clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au
Penny has a thorough knowledge of PCAWA having came up through Pony club herself, is a former Pony club Coach and Examiner and International Team Manager. Penny has a comprehensive knowledge of the Rules, and a great gift and patience for training, informing and inspiring others.
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    MERCHANDISE   
 
PCAWA is excited to announce its new line of merchandise for 2012. Products will include polo shirts, hoodies, caps, thermal mugs and sunscreen.
 
We hope to launch the new products at the State Coaching School in February, and then items will be available for purchase from our online bookshop, office and at most State Events. We want the black and gold to be out and about loud and proud!
 
  
   OPEN ANNUAL INSURANCE  
 
PCAWA is now offering three different insurance options for non members.
 
Day Insurance
 
Clubs can offer day insurance to non members of all ages who may want to try out at arally or enter an open pony club competition.
Day insurance is offered at $10 per day and covers Public Liability only. Clubs need to send forms and payment to the office ASAP after an event.
 
Annual Open Insurance Fee – Public Liability
 
This is a once off payment of $40 that will provide you with insurance cover at officially sanctioned
Open Pony Club Events for the calendar year in which you join.
 
An Open Insurance Application Form and Disclaimer must be signed and returned along with payment to PCAWA, you will be issued with a card that you must take to events to verify that you are insured.
Please note: this is only available to non members 25yrs of age and above.
 
 
Annual Open Insurance Fee – Personal Accident plus Public Liability
 
This is a once off payment of $100 that will provide you with insurance cover at officially sanctioned Open Pony Club Events for the calendar year in which you join.
An Open Insurance Application Form and Disclaimer must be signed and returned along with payment to PCAWA, you will be issued with a card that you must take to events to verify that you are insured.
Please note: this is only available to non members 25yrs of age and above.
 
All information and forms for open insurance can be found under Member Information.
 
 
  NEW FORMS & MEMBERSHIP CARDS   
 
Just a reminder that all Club Renewals are due no later than 4 weeks after your
Club AGM. Please make sure you fill these in and return to the office with your
affiliation fee to make sure your club and its riders are covered by insurance for
the start of the season.  
            CLICK HERE FOR 2012 APPLICATION FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
 
 
 Annual Strength Returns
 
There will be a few changes to this years Annual Strength Return.  All ASR’s will be due after the 31st of January and no later than 4 weeks after your Club enrolment day (in accordance with the PCAWA Handbook). All ASR’s will need to be submitted electronically.
 
Membership cards and member numbers will be allocated by the office once ASR’s have been received. Information that needs to be included on ASR’s include member name, DOB, address, phone number, email address, any disabilities, if of Aboriginal or TSI descent, details of person responsible for all members under 18 yrs of age. All coaches will need to provide a photocopy of their WWC card and these will be held on file at the office.
 
2012 Annual Strength Returns will be available on this website soon along with instructions on how to fill out and return electronically. 
Any queries in the mean time please call Trudi 9296 1500 or email mdo@pcawa.com
 
 

 
  Attention Club Coach Co-ordinators, Presidents and Secretary’s!! 
 
 
Please note that the PCAWA Office will be unable to accept  any 2012  Club Annual or Supplementary Strength Returns for Mounted Coaches if Working with Children card details and expiry dates are not provided. This may result in these Mounted Coaches not being covered by PCAWA Insurance.  
 
Please encourage all potential coaches to apply for their Working With Children checks, this is for the continued safety of our members. 
 

  
 
Qualifying Rallies
 
With the start of the Pony Club season nearly upon us many members will be needing to qualify for State events.
 
Please remember when organising rallies that for it to be counted as a qualifier both horse and rider must be present for a minimum of 4 hours at a working rally.  A maximum of 2 horses/ponies may be ridden at a working rally and the rider must participate in at least one ridden session on each horse.
 
The definition of a working rally in accordance with the PCAWA Handbook is a rally to which all financial members are eligible to attend and where coaching from the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction is given – eg Flatwork, Horsemastership, General Knowledge and Active Riding ie Jumping, Games etc. 
 
 

 
B Certificate Candidates for 2012 
 
 
The first A and B certificate school for 2012 will be starting in March. 
Riders who has passed their C* or K certificate particularly in 2011 and
wish to commence their B certificate and attend some of the schools please send in
their B candidate registration application to the PCAWA office, in order to receive the 2012 school dates, and entry forms and information prior to each school.  
 
B Candidate Registration Form    

At this stage schools are planned for March, April and June
– with further schools to be scheduled.
For more information or any enquires please call Karen on 0433570743
or email
karenp_56@iinet.net.au
 

 
  
   WHAT COULD YOUR CLUB DO WITH $3000?  
 Healthy Club Sponsorships Winter 2012
 
 
 
Incorporated clubs playing in a recognised sporting competition over the 2012 Winter season may apply for up to $3000 for initiatives to make their club safer, healthier and to train and educate volunteers. Sponsorship funds can be used to purchase items including first aid equipment, club safety equipment, sunscreen, RSA training, first aid and coaching courses for coaches, volunteers and parents, as well as other initiatives.

In return for sponsorship, clubs are required to introduce smoke free outdoor areas and to introduce strategies to address other health issues. 

  Please find attached the application form and guidelines below 
 
 
 
Healthy Club Sponsor Guidelines Winter 2012
 
 
 
                                                                          ....more 
 
 
 

 
 
 TETRATHLON TRAINING CLINIC
28th & 29th Jan 2012
 
The 2014 International tetrathlon is to be held HERE in Perth. 
 YOU could make the team
START TRAINING NOW! 
 
 Learn 10 metre Air Pistol,
improve your running
and swimming technique,

become energy efficient in
your movement.
 
Any queries please email: tetrathlon@pcawa.com
 
 

   
2012 EVENTING STEWARD’S
CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY
6pm
at PCAWA Headquarters 

To be held in conjunction with the
State Coaching School

  

THEME:
Cross Country – Defining the Standard
&
The Steward – Gear Check

Presenter : Neville Westlund

6.00pm – 9.00pm. Refreshments Provided

Please RSVP by
Wednesday February
8th
to eventing@pcawa.com

Or Jacqui on 92961500

CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This is a great opportunity for those attending the SCS
and also other interested coaches, riders, parents etc to learn
more about the intricacies of eventing.

This seminar is FREE to all who attend!

 


 

      
 
 
   PROGRAMME & ENTRY FORM 
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2012 
 
 

 

 

PCAWA OPEN DRESSAGE DAY FUNDRAISER

 
Saturday 18th February 2012
 
At the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon
 
Classes to include Prep, Prelim, Novice and Elementary
PCAWA and Open Classes, Training test option
RDA Classes by request
 
Click HERE to download information pack
 
This show is part of the 2012 PCAWA Europa Dressage Series
More information available on the
Dressage Series page of the PCAWA website shortly
 
 
 
 

 
 
VAL POLICH BURSARY FUNDRAISING SHOW
Will be held at the State Equestrian Centre,
April 6th and 7th 2012.
Book this date in your diary now.
 
 We will be holding a full schedule of events including
Novelties,
Show Jumping,
Dressage,
Pony Club Mount,
Hacking,
Fancy Dress,
Jackpot Barrel
and much more....
 
Open to all competitors with PCAWA and Non-PCAWA sections
in each class. Full catering available
Further information will be available shortly 
 
  WITH THANKS TO EWA FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS SHOW 
 
 

News from the
TETRATHLON SUB COMMITTEE    
 
Expressions of Interest to
HOST THE TETRATHLON STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2013-2015
 
Zones or clubs are invited to submit an expression of interest to host the
State Tetrathlon Championships for the next three years. 
The tetrathlon sub-committee will supply admin and organizational
support
to the successful Zone. 
Click HERE for the nomination form
 DUE DATE : February 15 th 2012 AT 5:00 PM
 
 

 
 
 
 31st March & 1st April 2012
Hosted by
Avon Valley Showjumping & Pony Club
At Northam
   
 
                  
           
ENTRIES CLOSE: Tuesday 6th March 2012 (5PM)
 
Entry Pack Queries – please contact Maxine Clark
98813447 OR 0429880674
 

    

 Click HERE to download newsletter

 

 
Are you eligible for a Kidsport subsidised
PCAWA 2012 Membership grant??
Click here for more information
 

 
     
PCAWA is now calling for 
Expressions of Interest
 
for a brand new, exciting
PCAWA Riders Consortium
 
Please note that riders must be aged from 17-25
Applications from non-competitive and
Regional members are encouraged.
 
Please contact Ben Verning, Executive Officer
for more information:
office@pcawa.com 
 

 
Only 50 Badges left in stock
after stock replenishment - no more will be available. 
50th ANNIVERSARY BADGE
$10 EACH
    
 
 
 
Be quick - order today!
Email your order to: administration@pcawa.com
 


  
 
50th Anniversary Luncheon
 
 
On the 12th November nearly 200 Pony Club enthusiasts from all over the
state gathered at the
beautiful  Mulberry on Swan for the
PCAWA 5oth Anniversary Luncheon.
 
It was heart warming to see those committed people who have been involved in
the journey of 
Pony Club in Western Australia since its formative years
catching up with friends from years gone
by and  sharing stories
with the young and young at heart
.
 
Lots of memorabilia was on display providing plenty of laughs, tears,
and trips down
memory lane. Also a great opportunity  for our more junior pony
clubbers to see how our
great Association has evolved.  
 
All those riders who have represented PCAWA at State, National and
International level this
year were presented with a Certificate of Recognition. 
 
“S” Certificates who also presented to deserving recipients in recognition of
outstanding
and supportive contribution to the ideals of Pony Club
over a number of years. 
 
 
 
Thank you to Mulberry on Swan for not only sponsoring this wonderful
event, but also for providing such a lovely venue and outstanding
food and service.
 
Thank you also to Redfoto for capturing precious memories of the
day on film. Photos are available from
www.redfoto.com 
  
 

It's here!
 
PCAWA 50th Anniversary  Commemorative Book
 
"Reflections and Recollection" 
 
 
 
 
Only 200 copies have been published
so place your order now and don't miss out!
 
 
     
 

  
  

Book your flights through Lee-Anne at Flight Centre Bassendean
to not only receive a great price,  for every flight booked,
PCAWA will receive a 1% commission. This will be used to help
pay for flights for Officials for future events.

Call
Leanne now 08 92783465
TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!
 
Please mention PCAWA when you and your friends
call and ask to speak to Lee-Anne
- this offer applies to non PCAWA members also.
        

 

Click HERE to download full details of recent changes
to the Working with Children Legislation

  
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