In preparation for the 2011 Pony Club Australia National Championships nominations for the PCAWA Development squad are now open.
The PCAWA Development Squads will be coached in the relevant discipline/s of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing and Games. Lectures will cover Rider Fitness, Mental Skills, Motivation and Pre-Competition Skills, Feeding the Competition Horse, Training for Fitness, Care of the Horse during and after Competition, etc, etc.
All applications will be considered and on-going assessments will be made during the development program. Riders at the required levels will need to provide sufficient proof of success. It is therefore important that documentary evidence of results in Dressage, Showjumping or Eventing events are kept and submitted when requested.
Riders will be expected to give a fair degree of commitment to the training programme, and attendance at Training Days will be compulsory. Riders who are unable to meet the required standards or commitments may not be retained in the Development Squad.
For nomination eligibility please refer to criteria on the nomination forms.
Riders will be responsible for all their own costs and expenses. It is strongly recommended that riders activly source individual sponsorship to assit with expenses.
If you like to nominate and you meet the selection criteria please complete the nomination form and forward to PCAWA office as soon as possible.
A development training camp will be held at Swan Valley Horse & PC Grounds during the second week of the April 2010 school holidays (12th, 13th & 14th). It will be compulsory for all those who nominate to attend.
This is a great opportunity as the National subcommittee have some fantastic training seasons planned in 2010/11 and we look forward to receiving you nominations.
If for any reason you are unsure if you meet the criteria please call the office to discuss before deciding not to apply.
