EFA RULES FOR SHOWJUMPING (with PCAWA modifications) See also PCAWA GEAR CHECKING MANUAL
The PCAWA awards a number of Showjumping Trophies annually. The Showjumping Sub-Committee will advise annually the format for the Championships and the Trophies to be contested. Entry fees for each individual Trophy competition will be set annually by the Showjumping Sub-Committee.
There are Showjumping events for Club Teams and for Zone Teams. Where the competition is for Zone Teams, Zones are required to conduct a Qualifying Day, where riders will compete as individuals with the results assisting in the selection of teams.
Depending upon the venue, the facilities and the format of the Championships Zones may enter more than one team in each event, however the total number of entries accepted will be at the discretion of the Showjumping Sub-Committee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For all Pony Club Showjumping competitions, in addition to the general eligibility requirements, the following apply:
SHOWJUMPING CLASSES FOR ZONE TEAMS
Rugs will be presented to the winning team.
The following events are for Zone teams of three and therefore require qualification at Zone level:
- 1.15m sponsored by SADDLEWORLD - Riders 14 to 25 years
- 1.05m sponsored by EFA Showjumping WA - Riders 25 years & under
- 95cm sponsored by KALAMUNDA PHARMACY - Riders under 17 years
- 85cm for ponies sponsored by EQUINEWORLD - Riders 13 years & under and Ponies 14.2 hh & under (height certificates may be required)
If a Club or Zone has insufficient riders to form a team, the PCAWA will conduct a draw for composite teams in the four Zone Championship classes. Riders may only enter one horse in each class. A rider may enter a second horse in a different event.
ZONE QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION
Rules for events requiring Zone Qualification include those listed above in General Information of the Entry Forms.
CHAMPIONSHIP ZONE EVENTS
For all Championship Zone Events:
ZONE SELECTION
This is a Table A competition run under FEI Rules for Jumping Competitions. Competitors will jump two rounds over the same course on the same day. The faults of both rounds will be added together and the competitor with the least number of faults will be the winner. In the event of an equality of faults over the two rounds, there will be a jump-off over a reduced number of obstacles which may be raised. If there is an equality of faults in the jump-off, time will be the deciding factor. Heights will be unchanged for the second round, but the jump-off may be raised by up to 10cm.
At the Championships ONLY, at the discretion of the Ground Jury, the second round may be raised.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
In each event riders have had to qualify for their zone team by taking part in a selection competition conducted by their respective zones, over a course of the required standard.
At the championships, each competitor will jump two rounds over the same course and all riders' number 1 in each team will jump, followed by all riders' number 2, followed by all riders' number 3. The combined score of the two riders with least numbers of penalties over the two rounds will be the team score. The team with the least number of faults will be the winner. A team of two may compete, in which case both scores count.
In the event of an equality of faults over the two rounds for any placing, there will be a timed jump-off over a reduced number of obstacles (which may be raised) by the top two scoring riders in each team. If all 3 riders have equal number of faults, the team manager must advise the judge which 2 riders will compete in the jump-off.
If a competitor is eliminated or retires in the first round he/she may compete in the following round (including the Jump-off). Such eliminated competitors shall be allotted the same number of faults as the competitor with the highest total of faults in that round, plus 20.
1.15m sponsored by SADDLEWORLD
(Riders 14 - 25 Years)
THE COURSE: Minimum height 1.15m Speed : 350 metres per minute.
The course for the two rounds must consist of 10 -12 obstacles. At least half the obstacles shall be spread fences (an oxer with the spread at least equal to its height - an ascending triple bar with a spread 0.6m - 1.6 times the height of the fence). There must be at least one combination, and a wall if one is available. The jump-off will be over a course of at least six fences, including a combination.
1.05m sponsored by EFA Showjumping WA
( Riders 25 and under)
THE COURSE: Height 1.05m . Speed : 325 metres per minute.
The course for two rounds must consist of 10 -12 obstacles. At least half the obstacles shall be spread fences (an oxer with the spread at least equal to its height - an ascending triple bar with a spread 0.6m (2') more than the height of the fence). There must be at least one combination, and a wall if one is available. The jump-off will be over a course of at least six fences, including a combination.
95cm sponsored by KALAMUNDA PHARMACY
(Rider under 17 years)
THE COURSE: Minimum height 0.95m (3'0") Speed : 300 metres per minute.
The course for the first round must consist of 10 -12 obstacles. At least half the obstacles shall be spread fences (an oxer with the spread at least equal to its height). There must be at least one combination, and a wall if one is available. The jump-off will be over a course of at least six obstacles, including a combination.
85cm for Ponies sponsored by EQUINEWORLD
(Riders 13 years and under - Ponies 14.2h and under) Height Certificates will be required.
THE COURSE: Maximum height 0.85m Speed : 300 metres per minute.
The course for the first round must consist of 10 -12 obstacles. Maximum spread of 1.2m (4'0"). At least half the obstacles shall be spread fences (an oxer with the spread at least equal to its height). There must be at least one combination, and a wall if one is available. The jump-off will be over a course of at least six fences, including a combination.
SHOWJUMPING CLASSES FOR CLUB TEAMS
TEAMS CHALLENGE sponsored by DWYER DURACK LAWYERS
The winning team will be presented with Horse Rugs, and ribbons are awarded to Club Team to sixth place.
This class is for Club Teams of three, each team to comprise at least one (1) Member (under 17 years of age. The lowest height is to be jumped by a pony 14.2h and under. All three (3) scores to count.
The format of the event will be decided annually by the Showjumping Sub-committee.
Heights
0.80m - Ponies
0.90m
1.05m
Jump off heights may be raised by a maximum of 0.15 m (6").
AMADEUS ENERGY JUMPING / BRIGID WOSS BEST PRESENTED BURSARIES
These two events are held in conjunction and are for Club teams of four (4) riders. Teams who do not present on time for the Brigid Woss Best Presented are ineligible for the remainder of the Jumping Bursary competition.
Clubs may enter as many teams as they wish. All first teams will be accepted. Acceptance of the remaining teams will be subject to entries. Composite teams are not accepted for this event as the Bursaries are awarded to a Club and it is not possible to split the amount of the Bursaries.
BRIGID WOSS BEST PRESENTED Prize - Showjumping Bursary of $500
Mrs Brigid Woss generously provides a bursary of $300 to the winner and $200 to the runner-up. The bursary is to be utilised by the winning Club in contracting a showjumping coach to provide a showjumping clinic available to all of the winning Club's members in the 12 months following the competition.
The Brigid Woss Best Presented is a turnout event. All teams must present in draw order for a parade. Teams are to be in showjumping attire, including saddlery. Teams will be judged by two judges.
AMADEUS ENERGY BURSARY SHOWJUMPING COMPETITIONS Prize - Showjumping Bursary of $500
A bursary of $500 is provided to the winning team of this showjumping competition. This is a Club team event carrying a prize of a bursary to the winning Club, therefore no composite teams will be formed. Each team is to consists of four (4) riders. Two riders will jump at a height of 0.95cm and two riders will jump at a height of 0.80m for the first rounds. At the Judge/Course Designers' discretion, heights may be raised by 15 cm (6") in the jump offs. All four (4) scores will count.
Clubs may enter as many teams as they wish. First teams entered will be accepted and the remainder will be at the discretion of the organising Committee.
The format of the event will be decided annually by the Showjumping Sub-committee.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
In addition to the competitions for Club and Zone Teams which may be conducted at a PCAWA Championship event, the Showjumping Sub-Committee may also include events for individual riders in the programme.
The individual events will be selected from those listed in the PCAWA Showjumping Manual, available through PCAWA Headquarters.
The Sub-Committee will advise all Clubs annually as to the events selected for the Championship Programme.
Optimum Time - 0.60cm & 0.80cm
AM7 - 95cm, 105cm & 115CM
Power & Speed - 60cm, 80cm & 105cm
Jig Saw Pairs - 70cm & 90cm
SHOWJUMPING APPENDIX
ZONE RUN OFFS
Duties of the Zone Secretary:
The Zone Secretary shall, before August 1, in the year of competition, forward to the PCAWA the name, address and telephone number of the Zone Organiser, and the date and place of the Zone Finals, which must be held in time for the results to reach the PCAWA Office by a date which will be advised annually by the Showjumping Sub-Committee. All Clubs within the Zone will also require this information.
Duties of the Zone Organiser:
Clubs in each Zone will decide when and where the Zone selection will be held and appoint a ZONE ORGANISER. Before the Zone selection, the relevant DECLARATION FORMS must be handed to the Zone Organiser, together with the relevant fees set by the Zone for that day. Declaration forms, Zone entry forms and Championships entry forms are included with this information.
The Zone Organiser shall liaise with the Host Club for the Zone Selection to make sure a qualified Course Designer as well as an accredited Judge are appointed and are supplied with the necessary information. The Zone Organiser must ensure that Clubs have handed in the Declaration forms. The JUDGE must ensure that the COURSE FOR EACH COMPETITION IS UP TO STANDARD.
After the Zone Finals, the Zone Organiser must immediately send the PCAWA the following:
1. The Master Sheet for each Division (signed) with all placings (available from the Zone secretary, for the Zone Organiser).
2. The names of the Course Builder and the Judge
3. The name of Team Managers.
4. Entry fee as set by the Sub-committee each year.
TEAMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ALL THESE PARTICULARS ARE FORWARDED
EVENT QUALIFICATION
The horse and rider combination may elect to qualify for a competition at a lower level of difficulty than that at which they may previously have been competing. HOWEVER THE COMPETITION THEY WISH TO ENTER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED PRIOR TO COMPETING AT THE ZONE RUN OFF.
For the four Zone Championship competitions, the Zone Organisers will also require a declaration from each Club Co-ordinator for EACH COMPETITOR and a signed PCAWA Championship Declaration Form.
RULES:
The rules and specifications for the four Zone Championship competitions are included with all other events in the Entry Forms. THE COURSE:
The course must consist of 10 - 12 obstacles and half of this number must be spread obstacles. The heights and spreads must be up to the required standards.
TEAM MANAGERS
The Zone shall appoint Team Managers to be responsible for the team at the Championship.
ZONE ENTRY INTO ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
Saddleworld, EFA Showjumping WA, Kalamunda Pharmacy, Equineworld.
A maximum of twelve (12) teams in each Division will be selected by the Showjumping Sub-Committee of the PCAWA to compete at the Championships. Teams will not be accepted unless all the required particulars have been forwarded by the Zone Organiser.
Where a Zone cannot field a full team, the Association has the authority to make up a composite team from two or more Zones.
In the event of any Zone not reaching the required standard, or insufficient composite teams being available, the Association has the right to accept additional teams from any one Zone, provided they have reached the required standard.
A reserve combination may be named for any team, provided they have reached the required standard and that the Horse and Rider combination complies with the three working rally rule.
PLEASE NOTE : All riders who enter the Zone Finals Must Sign that they are prepared to jump at the Championships.
