Area 12 Winter Triathlon Qualifier
Area 12 Winter Triathlon Qualifier is being organised by Area 12 Tetrathlon and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
| Event Date: | 14/12/2024 09:00 |
| Booking Closes: | 06/12/2024 23:00 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 04/12/2024 |
| Times Issued: |
11/12/2024 (not before 6pm)
(On Pony Club Results Website) |
Please note medical cover is included in the cost of entry for this event.
If you are a team manager and need team manager permissions adding to your account please request an account upgrade to grant you access to view and manage your team entries.
Request Permissions500m run, bean bag throw and 1 minute swim (aids allowed with 250 penalties) must be fixed ie not a woggle.
500m run, bean bag throw and 1 minute swim (aids allowed with 250 penalties) must be fixed ie not a woggle.
1000m run, 7m static targets, 2 handed shoot and 2 minute swim. No swim aids allowed.
1000m run, 7m static targets, 2 handed shoot and 2 minute swim. No swim aids allowed.
1000m run, 7m turning targets, 2 handed shoot and 2 min swim.
1000m run, 7m turning targets, 2 handed shoot and 2 min swim.
1500m run, 7m turning targets, 1 handed adn 3 minutes swim
1500m run, 7m turning targets, 1 handed adn 3 minutes swim
Run 1500m, 10m turning targets, 1 handed and 3 min swim
Run 3000m, 10m turning targets, 1 handed and 4 min swim
Withdrawal Date: 04/12/2024
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 all entries will be refunded in full minus any booking fees
After the closing date please contact the event Organiser tetcoordinator.area12@pcuk.org 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 Organiser tetcoordinator.area12@pcuk.org
Shepherd's Way
Hatfield
AL9 6NS
Please enter the class you will be in next year in order to qualify for that class at the Winter Championships to be held on 30th March 2025 in Grantham (Minis, Juniors & Seniors can qualify). Only competitors 8 and over on the day may shoot.
Triathlon Classes
| Class Name | Age at | Run | Shoot | Swim (see notes) | ||
| Beanies a. Girls b. Boys | 1/1/24 7 years and under | 500m | Bean Bag (3m throw) | 1 minute (aids allowed) | ||
| Tadpole a. Girls b. Boys | 1/1/24 9 years and under (min. 8 years on the day | 1000m | 7m static targets, 2 handed | 2 minutes | ||
| Mini a. Girls b. Boys | 1/1/25 11 years and under | 1000m | 7m turning targets, 2 handed | 2 minutes | ||
| Junior a. Girls b. Boys | 1/1/25 14 years and under | 1500m | 7m turning targets, 1 handed | 3 minutes | ||
| Senior a. Girls b. Boys | 1/1/25 Under 25 years | Girls 1500m Boys 3000m | 10m, turning targets, 1 handed | Girls 3 minutes Boys 4 minutes |
Triathlon Teams of 3 or 4, teams may be mixed gender but in same class.
No extra team charge. Teams consist of 3 or 4, may be of mixed gender but in same class.
Teams to be declared via the Team Manager function by 8th December.
There will be rosettes for 1 – 6th placed teams and individuals, and medals for best swim, shoot and run in each class.
SHOOTING:
- As per the The Pony Club Tetrathlon 2024 Rule Book.
- All competitors must have been signed off by their Team Manager
- 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.
- Pellets must be the correct, flat headed variety.
- 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). Long trousers must be worn and there should be no flesh showing beneath the trouser hem.
- Will be held in the Sports Hall; no outdoor shoes allowed so bring clean trainers.
SWIM:
- All competitors must have been signed off as safe to swim and have their dive certificate logged with their entry if they wish to dive.
- Beanies may use swimming aids as long as they are secure (ie no woggles), any aids will incur 250 penalties to ensure those swimming without aids aren’t unduly penalised.
RUN:
- Will be held on the front lawn on grass
- Please allow a little extra time to get there – can take 5mins.
- Numbers will be supplied.
Please enter via Gate B.
Shoot and Beanbags in Queenswood Hall. Swim in pool and Run on the front lawn of Queenswood house – all will be signposted.
The Really Awesome Coffee Van will be onsite with refreshments. Water fountains are available.
Will be run under The Pony Club Tetrathlon 2024 Rule Book
IT IS THE COMPETITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THEIR DRESS AND TACK COMPLIES WITH PONY CLUB REGULATIONS 2024.
COMPETITORS FOUND IN BREACH OF THESE REGULATIONS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED AT ANY TIME DURING OR AFTER THEIR ROUND.
Entry to any Area 12 Tetrathlon Pony Club competition authorises photographs/videos/other images taken by outside agencies/Pony Club. Photographers at the competition may publish in the press and internet for publicity purposes. If you do not wish a photographer to take your photo, please contact the show organiser.
Objections to the Secretary, in writing, within 15 minutes of the incident with a £20 deposit. Deposit will be returned if objection is upheld.
The decision of the Judge is final. They reserve the right to alter/amend or cancel any part of the competition or to refuse any entry without a reason. A competitor may be disqualified/eliminated for the improper conduct or bad language.
Neither the organiser, landowner, nor any person acting on their behalf accept any liability for loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to competitors, spectators or any other persons or property whatsoever.
The organisers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health & 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 officials and stewards.
The organisers have the right to refuse any entry or vary or cancel the event without explanation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Organisers of events take 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.
LEGAL LIABILITY:
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 events or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accept 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.
OBJECTIONS:
Any objections regarding the scoring for each discipline may ONLY be made by the TEAM MANAGER, and within 20 minutes of the scores being displayed, preferably via WhatsApp.