If you wish to visit the Pony Club Australia national website go to www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au
Want to know what is happening with the Clubs & Disciplines? Check out the NEWS TABS after the Office News.
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Latest News from the State Office
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2012 ANNUAL STRENGTH RETURN INFORMATION
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Download 2012 ASR
Download How to submit ASR Electronically
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IMPORTANT – Annual Strength Returns are now due 4 weeks after your first rally for insurance purposes. Any members joining after this will need to be included on a Supplementary Strength Return.
Member numbers will be given once ASR and payment is received and member cards will be posted to the club for distribution.
Please read the document ‘How to submit ASR Electronically’. This tells you how to fill out each page and details on different membership categories. It will also tell you how to fill out the remittance advice.
2012 Membership Categories
ORDINARY RIDING MEMBERS
Riding members who are 17yrs or younger as of the 1st Jan 2012
ASSOCIATE RIDING MEMBERS
Riding members 17 - 25 yrs of age
MEMBERS WITHOUT PONIES
Members up to 25 yrs of age who are involved in club activities unmounted.
NON RIDING MEMBERS
This membership category is for anyone under the age of 25 who may need to be a member for insurance purposes ie. Person Responsible aged between 18 – 25, siblings of members who may be present as spectators at rallies etc.
ADULT SUPPORTER – CLUB COACH MOUNTED OR UNMOUNTED
This is a membership category for anyone who is engaged in official coaching activities at your club.
Please note that the PCAWA Office will be unable to accept any 2012 Club Annual or Supplementary Strength Returns for Club Coaches if Working with Children Card details and expiry dates are not provided. This may result in these Club Coaches not being covered by PCAWA Insurance.
ADULT SUPPORTERS
This membership category is for anyone over the age of 25 who may need to be a member for insurance purposes ie. Person Responsible, committee members etc
LIFE MEMBERS
Please note, if your club has a life member who is actively coaching, they need to be listed as a club coach and a life member but only the club coach insurance subscription is to be paid.
PCAWA is unable to accept Annual Strength Returns that are not submitted electronically. If you are having problems, please call Trudi or Ben on 9296 1500 or email mdo@pcawa.com
As from January 2012 Club Secretaries are no longer required to fill out member rally attendances on membership cards.
It is suggested that clubs keep their own records of member attendances at working rallies throughout the year.
Members that are transferring to another club can provide copies of club attendance register as proof of rallies attendance.
Please remember that if Coach Coordinator is signing off rally attendance that 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.
An example Club Attendance Register can be found HERE however clubs are quite welcome to use their own methods of recording and signing off on member attendances.
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For the lastest information from the Dept of Sport and Recreation about
exercising in hot weather,
please click here to download their latest newsletter.
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Nationals Development Sub-Committee
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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.
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Eventing Stewards Seminar - Open to All !
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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
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
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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..
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.
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
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Attention Club Coach Co-ordinators, Presidents and Secretary’s!!
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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.
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.
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B Certificate Candidates for 2012
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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.
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WHAT COULD YOUR CLUB DO WITH $3000?
Healthy Club Sponsorships Winter 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
Just a few left!
50th ANNIVERSARY BADGE
$10 EACH
Be quick - order today!
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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Club News - in Date Order
Scroll down to make sure you do not miss any new events!
SEE POSITIONS AVAILABLE @ THE END OF THE EVENTS LISTINGS
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RIVERSIDE PARK PONY CLUB
JOINING DAY
Date: Saturday 17 January, 2012
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Where: Clubrooms Palomino Reserve, Palomino Place,
Champion Lakes
All current and new members are welcome. This is an opportunity
to come and find out more about our wonderful club or just
catch up with all your pony club friends (unmounted).
If you require any further information
please contact Jenny Marslen on 0428 936 250 or rppc@live.com
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Orange Grove Summer Challenge
Sunday 29 January 2012
Part of the PCAWA Dressage Series
Entries close 9pm, Friday 20 January 2012
Click HERE to download entry pack
Horse Gear Swap Meet
Sunday 29 January 2012 at Orange Grove Pony Club
Time to clean out or stock up for the coming season!
Buyers are free, $5 for sellers.
The Swap Meet is being run at the Orange Grove Summer Challenge.
Gates open at 6am.
Contact: Tanya Appleby 9459 1175 or Val 9453 1324
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Serpentine Horse and Pony Club Dressage Series
5 February, 24 June, 30 September
Also part of the new PCWAW Dressage series Tests for 5 February are the "A"s All entries via globalentriesonline.com
Kindly sponsored by Ballinasloe Gypsy Horses
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NOTICE OF AGM
AGM for Moonyoonooka Horse and Pony Club
will be held on
Sunday 5th February 2012
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WANDI HORSE & PONY CLUB
Enrolement Day
Feb 25th Magenup Equestrian Centre De Haer Rd Wandi
From 11am unmounted joining day (fees due on the day) including rotating workshops in preperation for 2012
Come and join a family friendly Pony CLub our grounds are undergoing a professional major upgrade ready for the competition year.
All riders and families welcomed and catered for.
Enquiries President Trish Spittle 0412104893 or Secretary Janine Haselgrove 04133356416
WANDI HORSE & PONY CLUB
Car Boot horse gear sale
25th Feb
Magenup Equestrian Centre De Haer Rd Wandi 9-11am
8.30 Set up Sellers $5
Buyers 9-11am Gold coin donation.
Trish Spittle 0412104893 or Janine Haselgrove 04133356416
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Margaret River & Districts Horseman's Association & Pony Club
Dressage Competition
Sunday 3rd March 2012
at Gloucester Park Show Grounds, Margaret River
Pony Club Classes - Preparatory to Medium
Part of the New PCAWA 2012 Dressage Series
Official and Associate Classes - Prepartory to Prix St George
Interschool Qualifying Event
Entries close Thursday 23rd February 2012.
Something for everyone.
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EASTERN HILLS HORSE AND PONY CLUB
MEMBERSHIP 2012
Eastern Hills Horse and Pony Club is now accepting applications for the 2012 Pony Club season.
Eastern Hills offers a great environment for riders of all levels above lead line.
We offer great coaching in all disciplines and the opportunity for all riders to improve their riding and personal skills.
We offer around 10 rallies per year including a trophy day
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to our Pony Club
Please note: All applications must be approved by our committee and are subject to space being available in the appropriate group.
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POSITION AVAILABLE
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
ORANGE GROVE HORSE & ONY CLUB
(Grant Street, Orange Grove)
OGH&PC are now seeking expressions of interest for their CI role for our 2012 season.
Ideally a self-motivated, PCAWA knowledgeable person who is interested in working with an enthusiastic committee is required for the benefit of our members.
Enquiries: 0439 917 817
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POSITION AVAILABLE
HORSEMEN'S PONY CLUB
(Whiteman Park)
Are seeking a Coach Co-Ordinator and Instructors for the 2012 pony club season
We are a large friendly club keen on all aspects of riding
We have a great committee dedicated to the members and coaches
We are looking for Instructors who will inspire and encourage all of our riders
Please Email Resume and references to
For Enquires phone Julie Pringle 95710042
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POSITION AVAILABLE
Coach Coordinator
Moonyoonooka horse and pony club are seeking expressions of interest in the position of Coach coordinator for 2012. We are a small but friendly club.
Please forward Enquires / resumes/
enquires to Wendy Hallewell MHPC PO BOX 1776. Geraldton. W.A 6531
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Baldivis Equestrian and Pony Club
We require a Level one,
or coaches with B or K Certificates
to coach for our club next year.
We also require a Club Coach Co-ordinator.
For enquiries please contact Charissa Avila on 0430 078 855
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Click HERE to download the provisional programme
COACHING NEWS
The PCAWA State Coaching Panel is pleased to launch the
new PCAWA Funded Coaching Program.
What is the PCAWA Funded Coaching Program?
PCAWA receive Healthway funding for an annual program of Instructional Clinics.
This new initative allows Clubs & Zones the opportunity to apply for
financial assistance to host a variety of Coaching Clinics.
These Coaching Clinics will be funded, in part, by the State Coaching Panel.
The amount allocated to a Club or Zone is set by the State Coaching Panel
and subject to funding available at the time of application.
How do Clubs & Zones apply?
To apply for this subsidy, Part A of the attached form must be completed and submitted
to the PCAWA State Coaching Panel.
Clinics must be held between 1st July 2011 and 30th June 2012.
Once approval is granted by the State Coaching Panel, Clubs and/or Zones
will be notified of the approved amount.
Once the Coaching Clinic has been conducted, Clubs and/or Zones must completed
the post clinic report, Part B, and forward to PCAWA. Once received
Clubs & Zones will be reimbursed the amount approved.
Don’t miss out. Get your applications in early!
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ARE YOU COACHING AT YOUR LOCAL PONY CLUB IN 2012?
APPLY FOR A WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK NOW...........
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C Certificates
The State Coaching Panel is seeking to help more coaches gain their C Certificate examiners' ticket. These Certificates are
carried out at Club level and so Zone and State level we are not aware of when these exams happen.
What we are aware of is that we have too few examiners for what is required to do.
To this end the requirements for being a C Examiner have been reviewed and now
would-be examiners need only:
Ø produce 1 group of C candidates as opposed 3 groups
Ø draft a typical C exam paper and understudy a C examiner
Ø carry out a C examination under the mentorship of a C examiner
To make this happen we need Clubs to advise us (PCAWA) of when you will be holding
a C examination. If you have had trouble in the past in finding a C examiner then we
are trying in the longer term to solve that problem but we need your information,
so we can match C examinations with would-be examiners.
Please let us know so we can focus our effort.
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COACHING THE COACHES
Proudly supported by Healthway
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FLATWORK
incorporating
SCHOOL FIGURES
presented by
ZOE HARRISON
Open to all Coaches, Riders and Parents. Everyone welcome!
Can be used as a Level 1 update
Wednesday 15th Jun e 2011 6pm to 9pm
Venue: Sunninghill Equestrian Centre Indoor Arena, Stoneville
Cost $15.00 per person (Includes Refreshments)
Nominations close Tuesday
7th June 2011
Special Offer to participants:
Pony Club Australia recommended learning:
Accurate School Figures DVD only $30 each
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METROPOLITAN ZONE
SAFETY AND COMFORT OF THE
HORSE AND RIDER CLINIC
GEAR CHECKING
Presenter – Heather Pow
SUNDAY 26th JUNE 2011
Gosnells Riding & Pony Club, Gay Street Gosnells
Canteen will be available
Closing Date: 22ND June 2011
METROPOLITAN ZONE
PCAWA
LUNGEING SCHOOL
To be held at
Gosnells Riding & Pony Club, Gay Street Gosnells
Canteen will be available
SUNDAY 26th June 2011
9.00am to 4.00pm.
8.30am Registration
PRESENTER: MRS JUDY ROSE
CLOSING DATE 22ND JUNE 2011
C*/K Coaching School
The PCAWA State Coaching Panel has funding available for a C*/K school
to be held prior to 30th June 2011.
Interested Club and Zones are asked to send in an expression of interest
marked Attention State Coaching Panel to
office@pcawa.com as soon as possible
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DRESSAGE NEWS
PCAWA OPEN DRESSAGE DAY
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
This show is part of the 2012 PCAWA Dressage Series
More information available on the
Dressage Series page of the PCAWA website shortly
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EVENTING NEWS
EVENTING STEWARDS WANTED
Do you have an interest in Eventing?
Have you thought about becoming a Trainee Eventing Steward?
PCAWA Eventing Steward Duties include:
· to provide appropriate help and guidance to Event Organisers.
· to act as Technical Delegate
· to inspect and approve the courses and arenas being used for events.
· to authorise any alterations being made.
· to check entry forms and programs prior to event.
· to approve administration arrangements for the event.
· to supervise or present all briefings.
· to ensure all events are conducted in accordance with the rules.
· to submit a written post event report to PCAWA
PCAWA needs more Trainee Eventing Stewards to maintain the high level of participation in Pony Club Eventing.
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Novelties Rule Book
Rule Clarification
The Rule book has been updated with the following
rule clarifications:-
June 2011
Rule Clarification:
All novelty races are to read:
The start will be a standing start from a six meter box, with time taken as
horse's nose crosses start finish line.
Basket Ball Race
In the basketball race the ball may be picked up either
mounted or dismounted.
Download Novelties Rule Book Here
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The
PONY CLUB EVENT
OF THE YEAR
...yes it was!
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"Thank you to all those involved in making Saturday such an outstanding success. It was a wonderful
way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pony Club in WA.
I know how much thought, time and effort goes into making occasions such as these a success and you
obviously left no stone unturned to ensure that it was a great celebration. The day was a marvelous mix of
young and old and it was particularly heartening to have the young people there.
Congratulations, also, on the beautiful production of ‘Reflections and Recollections’. Reading it brought
back many memories.
I would also like to thank the Executive for my nomination for the ‘S’ Certificate. It was a surprise and an
honour to receive this recognition.
Thank you all, once again. It was a great day!"
Regards
Val Mayger
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PCAWA AGM
At the Annual General Meeting on 11th March, farewells were made to two highly
valued and respected members of the Executive, who have devoted their time and expertise for many years to the Pony Club organisation:
Michele Wilkie & Deborah Spencer
L to R: Rose Pinter - President; Judy Rose - Senior Vice-President;
Neville Westlund - PCAWA Legend; Vicki Griffin - Treasurer;
Michele Wilkie - Past Vice President; Simon Ozanne - Junior Vice President;
Debrorah Spencer - Past Director of Coaching.
Pony Club at the Royal Show
What a great week we had!
The glitz and glamour of the dressage, the colour and magic of the Musical Ride and the
thrills (and spills!) of novelties and PPMG.
Thank you to all of our participating riders – you were fantastic ambassadors for PCAWA
and your clubs receiving much praise from all involved at the Royal Show
for your presentation and conduct.
Thank you to all of the parents for the time, effort and distances travelled to support your
children riding at the show. Thank you to the Active Riding and Dressage sub committees
for all of your help through the week.
Thank you to Red and Ashley for staying to take photos each night.
Lastly thank you to all RAS staff for their help and support.
Thank you RedFoto
South Midlands celebrated the PCAWA 50th Anniversary at our July Rally. After normal lessons
in the morning most of our members from Lead Line through to K changed into Fancy Dress.
The theme was 1960’s. Costumes ranged from Carnaby Street to Hippies and many ponies
and horses were also in Fancy Dress.
Following the Fancy Dress riders were divided into teams and sent off to hunt for
Golden Horseshoes that had been hidden around the grounds. Ninety shoes were
hidden and 87 came back, proving that our members are pretty good
gold prospectors.
Our members filled out a profile on their Pony Club activities and added a photo. These, along
with photos of coaches and a club newsletter will be placed in a time capsule and buried.
In ten years time we will dig up the time capsule and hold a 60 year celebration!
Sally Davis – Coach Coordinator.
Kellerberrin Riding & Pony Club
Photos of our last rally day at Kellerberrin Riding & Pony club which incorporated a
celebration of PCAWA 50th Anniversary. We asked James Scott and Doreen Dowding who
are not only life members but continue to be on call for assistance to day to cut the cake.
We hope that you liked this cake, we thought it was awesome.
The riders all plaitted up and did a quadrille and entertained past and present members
who then tucked into an amazing afternoon tea supplied by current members.
It was a lovely day and we thought you might like to see how we celebrated.
Debbie Alberti
Kellerberrin Riding & Pony Club
Gosnells Pony Club had its EOY Trophy Presentation, Sunday 13th Nov 2011
A great time was had by all!
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Another weekend was spent promoting PCAWA to the wider community at the
2011 World Sports Expo.
Thank you to clubs who sent in photos and a big thank you
to the following members who kindly gave their time to help on the PCAWA stand;
Rose Pinter ~ PCAWA Executive
Michelle Wilkie ~ PCAWA Executive
Michelle Hollingwirth ~ Wallangara
Terena Atkinson ~ Swan Valley
Marika Barrett-Lennard ~ Beverley
Brittany Kember ~ Darlington
Tamara Parry ~ Darlington
Ann Gillman ~ Darlington
Anita Wilkins ~ Darlington
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TETRATHLON NEWS
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
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GRANTS & FUNDING NEWS
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Community grant funding to help recruit, retain or up-skill new and existing volunteers within sport and active recreation clubs
Funding is open until 1 May 2012
Grants are limited to $2000
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