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Area 6 Tetrathlon and Triathlon incorporating Area 3 and 6 Team & Individual Qualifiers for PC Tetrathlon Championships

6th July 2024 - 7th July 2024
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Area 6 Tetrathlon and Triathlon incorporating Area 3 and 6 Team & Individual Qualifiers for PC Tetrathlon Championships is being organised by Nicola Platts and the booking agent is Equine Bookings

About this Event

Area 6 of the Pony Club Tetrathlon Competition

incorporating Area 3 & 6 Team and Individual Qualifiers for

The Pony Club Junior, Intermediate and Open Tetrathlon Championships 2024

Saturday 6th (Run, Shoot & Swim) / Sunday 7th (Ride) July 2024

at Aylesford Equine & Melton Mowbray

ALL QUERIES TO nicola_platts@yahoo.co.uk

Useful Dates & Times
Event Opens: 06/07/2024 09:00
Booking Closes: 26/06/2024 23:59
Withdrawal Date: 26/06/2024
Times Issued: 04/07/2024 (not before 6pm)
(On Pony Club Results Website)
Course Walking: 06/07/2024 14:00 - 06/06/2024 14:00
Medical Cover

Please note medical cover is included in the cost of entry for this event.

Event Contacts
Organiser
Nicola Platts
No calls after 9pm please
Booking
Class 1: Open Boys Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Open Boys Triathlon

Closed
Class 2: Open Boys Tetrathlon (Area Qualifier)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Open Boys Tetrathlon (incl Area 3 & 6 Qualifier)

Closed
Class 3: Open Girls Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Open Girls Triathlon

Closed
Class 4: Open Girls Tetrathlon (Area Qualifier)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Open Girls Tetrathlon (incl Area 3 & 6 Qualifier)

Closed
Class 5: Intermediate Boys Tetrathlon (Area Qualifier)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Intermediate Boys Tetrathlon (incl Area 3 & 6 Qualifier)

Closed
Class 6: Intermediate Girls Tetrathlon (Area Qualifier)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Intermediate Girls Tetrathlon (incl Area 3 & 6 Qualifier)

Closed
Class 7: Junior Boys (under 15) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Junior Boys (under 15) Triathlon

Closed
Class 8: Junior Boys (under 15) Tetrathlon (Area Qualifier)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Junior Boys (under 15) Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier for Areas 3 & 6)

Closed
Class 9: Junior Girls (under 15) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Junior Girls (under 15) Triathlon

Closed
Class10: Junior Girls (under 15) Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier for Areas 3 & 6)
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Junior Girls (under 15) Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier for Areas 3 & 6)

Closed
Class 11: Mini Boys (under 12) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Mini Boys (under 12) Triathlon

Closed
Class 12: Mini Boys (under 12) Tetrathlon
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Mini Boys (under 12) Tetrathlon Read More…

(Area 6 competitors wishing to be considered for selection for the Steppingstones Minimus Regional Competition at 2024 Pony Club Championships results from the Mini Tetrathlon classes will form the primary selection result)

Closed
Class 13: Mini Girls (under 12) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Mini Girls (under 12) Triathlon

Closed
Class 14: Mini Girls (under 12) Tetrathlon
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Mini Girls (under 12) Tetrathlon Read More…

(Area 6 competitors wishing to be considered for selection for the Steppingstones Minimus Regional Competition at 2024 Pony Club Championships results from the Mini Tetrathlon classes will form the primary selection result)

Closed
Class 15: Tadpole Boys (under 10) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Tadpole Boys (under 10) Triathlon

Closed
Class 16: Tadpole Boys (under 10) Tetrathlon
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Tadpole Boys (under 10) Tetrathlon

Closed
Class 17: Tadpole Girls (under 10) Triathlon
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Tadpole Girls (under 10) Triathlon

Closed
Class 18: Tadpole Girls (under 10) Tetrathlon
£55.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Tadpole Girls (under 10) Tetrathlon

Closed
Class19: Beanies (Under 8) Biathlon (run and beanbag throw)
£15.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Beanies (Under 8) Biathlon (run and beanbag throw)

Closed
Class 20: Beanies (Under 8) Triathlon (swim, run, beanbag throw)
£22.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Beanies (Under 8) Triathlon (swim, run, beanbag throw)

Closed
Class 21: Beanies (Under 8) Tetrathlon
£40.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).

Beanies (Under 8) Tetrathlon

Closed
Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes

Withdrawal Date: 26/06/2024


No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.

In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel 50% of your entry fee will be refunded, minus any Booking fees.

After the closing date please contact the event Secretary nicola_platts@yahoo.co.uk to make any changes

Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Secretary nicola_platts@yahoo.co.uk

Location
Address
Aylesford Equine
Shoby
Melton Mowbray
LE14 3PF
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Directions

Indicated location on map and directions are based on post code so may not be accurate.

Event Directions & additonal details

Saturday, 6th  July 2024 – Run and Shoot at Aylesford Equine and Swim at Melton Mowbray Leisure Centre – Tri prizing including Area 6 Winter League at Aylesford Equine Sunday,

7th July 2024 – Ride at Aylesford Equine, Shoby, Melton Mowbray Entries Close: Wednesday 26th June 2024

Times will be published on 4th July 2024 after 6pm on pony club results website All queries to nicola_platts@yahoo.co.uk

60cm (Tadpole), 80cm (Mini), 90cm (Junior) and 1m (Intermediate/Open) ride course will be on the grass XC course at Aylesford with slip rail and gate. 

L options will be available and there is the option to ride down in height if required.

40cm (Beanie) course will be a shortened course within an enclosed area.

Entry information

Class 1: Open Boys Triathlon

Class 2: Open Boys Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 3: Open Girls Triathlon

Class 4: Open Girls Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 5: Intermediate Boys Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 6: Intermediate Girls Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 7: Junior Boys (under 15) Triathlon

Class 8: Junior Boys (under 15) Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 9: Junior Girls (under 15) Triathlon

Class10: Junior Girls (under 15) Tetrathlon (incl Area Qualifier)

Class 11: Mini Boys (under 12) Triathlon

Class 12: Mini Boys (under 12) Tetrathlon

Class 13: Mini Girls (under 12) Triathlon

Class 14: Mini Girls (under 12) Tetrathlon

(Area 6 competitors wishing to be considered for selection for the Steppingstones Minimus Regional Competition at 2024 Pony Club Championships results from the Mini Tetrathlon classes will form the primary selection result)

Class 15: Tadpole Boys (under 10) Triathlon

Class 16: Tadpole Boys (under 10) Tetrathlon

Class 17: Tadpole Girls (under 10) Triathlon

Class 18: Tadpole Girls (under 10) Tetrathlon

Class 19: Beanies (Under 8) Biathlon (run and beanbag throw)

Class 20: Beanies (Under 8) Triathlon (swim, run, beanbag throw)

Class 21: Beanies (Under 8) Tetrathlon

PLEASE NOTE THAT A CONDITION OF OUR USE OF MELTON MOWBRAY POOL IS THAT ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES UNAIDED

ALL COMPETITORS WISHING TO START FROM SIDE OF THE POOL OR OFF THE BLOCKS MUST PROVIDED ASA DIVE CERTIFICATE AT THE EVENT 

Entry Fees (plus non-refundable booking fee):

Tetrathlon ~ £55.00

Beanie Tetrathlon ~ £40.00

Triathlon ~ £22.00

Biathlon ~  £15.00

No team fees

Entry Conditions

Team Manager contact details must be completed on all entries and please ensure correct gun share details (please speak to your branch/centre DC or Tet Team Manager if unsure).

For Pony Club entries you will need your membership number and Branch/Centre to enter.

Horse and rider changes or class changes before the closing date can be made online by logging into your Horse Events account and editing your entry under the ‘my booking’ tab.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTIES ENTERING ONLINE PLEASE DO NOT HESTITATE TO CONTACT HORSE- EVENTS Email: Info@horse-events.co.uk Tel: 07962251696 not after 7pm All entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee as stated online.

Stabling & Additional add ons

We have some limited on-site stabling and local stabling available, price to be confirmed, if you require stabling please complete the online form below.

We will share the booking link to pay for stabling closer to the event. https://forms.office.com/r/NpG00y9EU9

Additional Details

Reasonable Adjustment Requests

The Pony Club aims to promote equality and diversity of opportunity within our organisation. We recognise that due to the practical nature of the activities undertaken, adjustments may need to be made in order to make these activities accessible to the widest range of people. Please contact the organiser with any reasonable adjustment requests.

Substitutions

After the closing date substitutions may only be made as per P.C. tetrathlon Rules 2024. Please email your changes after the closing date to nicola_platts@yahoo.co.uk

Withdrawals & Refunds

If a Branch or Centre withdraws a team or individual prior to the closing date for a competition, a full refund of entry and stabling fees will be made, less an administration charge. Withdrawals after the closing date for a competition will not be refunded. In the event of a competition being abandoned, for whatever reason, a refund of 50% of the entry fee will be given. In such an instance the refund process will be communicated and must be followed.

Prizes & Prize Giving

Tetrathlon: Individual Rosette 1st to 8th and Team 1st to 6th (subject to number of entries)

Triathlon: Individual Rosette 1st to 8th and Team 1st to 6th (subject to number of entries)

Prize for best run, swim and shoot in each class

Competitors not already in teams will be grouped into ad hoc teams but these will not be able to qualify in qualifying classes.

All beanies will receive a rosette

Terms and Conditions

Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.

Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards.

The event will be run under Pony Club Tetrathlon Rules 2024 and it is the responsibility of the competitors to make sure that they understand and adhere to the rules.

Ages at 1st January 2024 and the competition is only open to Pony Club Branch and Centre members, Team managers – please tick to confirm the member is a fully paid up Pony Club member on the day of the competition

The organisers reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any class.

No refunds will be made after the closing date, refunds prior to closing date will be entry fee less 40p.

Shooting

Guns must be brought to tables in their boxes and opened only on command of the firing point steward. They must be boxed again before the competitor leaves the firing point. Guns may only be carried by those over 18 years or under the supervision of a person over 21 years.

When not in use, guns must be stored in a secure place (ie, in a vehicle, out of sight). Any breach of safety rules may result in disqualification. Please ensure competitors are aware that footwear must not cover the ankle (ie, no boots) and anyone shooting must wear protective or prescription glasses.

Team managers – please tick the competency confirmation online with your entries

Gun shares and left/right handed shooter must be clearly identified on entry – no changes once times prepared. For gun shares of a club gun please use the reference Branch Name-01 etc for each member sharing the same gun.

Swimming

Please could team managers ensure all competitors are strong enough swimmers to complete at least one length of the pool (25m) confidently and no buoyance aids are allowed.

Please mark entry form if outside lane required, but be aware these may be limited.

All competitors wishing to dive from either the side of the pool or off the starting blocks must provide their ASA dive certificate, otherwise competitors will start from in the pool.

Team managers – please tick the competency confirmation online with your entries

Photographic Rights – competitors and their parents/guardians have given permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in Pony Club events to be used and published in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of the Pony Club and/or Official Sponsors of the Pony Club.

A valid passport and vaccination record must accompany the horse/pony to this event and must be available for inspection if required by event officials. Vaccinations must be in accordance with the Pony Club Tetrathlon Rule Book 2024.

No muddy outdoor shoes to be worn in any of the buildings.