EFA WA E-News February 21st - 2008
In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
CLUBS Reminder Healthy Club Sponsorships applications close Friday 29th February 2008 Incorporated clubs playing in a recognised sporting competition over the 2008 winter season may apply for up to $2500 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 as well as training and coaching courses for volunteers and parents. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm, Friday February 29th 2008. Attention all Dressage Enthusiasts - Uwe Spenlen is returning to Register quickly…November ’07 clinic sold out! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity from an internationally acclaimed Dressage coach & judge! Early morning and evening lessons available. For more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au Applications are now open for the EFA (WA) Jumping Development Squad for 2008. Applicants must be aged from 13 to 20 years of age and actively competing at 1.10m. Any enquiries should be directed to Kevin Gianatti on 9293 2471. Written applications, with a short resume, to Applications close 3rd March 2008.
EVENTING NEWS Swan River Horse Trials Inc presents Sam Lyle. Clinic to be held at Brookleigh Estate on the 1-3rd of March(yes a long weekend) Cost $330 for 3 days Sam is the assistant National 3 day event coach. We will be focusing entirely on show jumping. School to be held indoors. Contact Sonja Johnson swjohnson@westnet.com.au or 98543013 but email is much more reliable.
Go For 2 & 5 Capel Horse and Pony Club CAPEL CNC 29th & 30th March 2008 (Entries Close 12th March) Venue: Capel Equestrian Centre, Corner Goodwood & Warns Roads, Capel. Organiser: Mrs Jo Tucker – boroniaj@activ8.net.au Address: Capel Pony Club, Event Secretary: Mrs Jaqui Dahlstrom • No Dogs allowed on • Competitors must nominate a helper, no self help. Non EFA /Capel Equestrian Club members will be subject to day membership fees. CLASSES 1 CNC**, Test (B) **B, Entry$100,GF$5.50, EFA SF$27 2 CNC* (B),Test*B, Entry $90,GF $5.50, EFA SF $27 3 Pre Novice, Test 2.3,Entry $75,GF$5.50, EFA SF $27 4 Junior Pre Novice,Test 2.3, Entry $75 GF $5.50, EFASF $27 5 Preliminary Senior, Test 1.4, Entry $65, GF $5.50. EFA SF $22 6 Preliminary Junior, Test 1.4, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 7 Introductory Senior 1, Test 1.3, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 8 Introductory Junior 1, Test 1.3, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 9 Introductory Senior 2, Test 1.2, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 10 Introductory Junior 2, Test 1.2, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 Please use official event entry form available on EFA website • Cheques to be made payable to Capel Horse & Pony Club. • No faxed or late entries will be accepted. • No starting times are available by phone. Times are available on www.ktrials.pas.com.au EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA ( • Withdrawals need to be notified to envelope with medical or vet certificate for refund. • Dinner (3 Course meal) on Saturday night $13 send with entries. STABLES / YARDS -We have 30 yards that will be used on a first come basis. Be prepared to make your own yards – not to be secured around trees. ACCOMMODATION - Camping – Capel Equestrian Centre DRESSAGE Dressage WA Promotions Inc AGM Wednesday 27th Feb 7pm (6.30pm Dinner) Dressage Promotions needs a committee to run the State Dressage Championships and the Spring Dressage Festival (incorporating the Indoor finals and Associate Championships). This can't be done if dressage riders don't get involved. We are all busy people but if everyone contributes then the load will be lightened and a great event can be run. We would love to see you there. For any queries contact robynboothey@hotmail.com or cpchantl@bigpond.net.au
TRANSITIONS YOUNG RIDERS CLUB INC ARE HOLDING AN OPEN TRAINING DAY 16th March 2008 Tests offered will be Prep 3, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.4, 4.3, 5.2 Pre entry required on official EFA form $15.00 per test members $20 per test non-members Horse Event Participation Declaration must be handed in on the day Entries close 7th March draw available 13th March Any queries contact Marian Semones 93907241
Katanning Equestrian Association Inc. Official and Associate Dressage Competition Sunday 16th March, 2008 Katanning Equestrian Grounds at Katanning Leisure Centre Tests: Prep. 1, , Preliminary 1.2, Novice 2.2, Elementary 3.2 and Medium 4.2 (training only) Rosettes & prizes for most points in each category and ribbons for all classes. Judges, Liz Watkins and Liz Nicholson Details and entry forms are posted on the Katanning Equestrian Web site: www.katanning.equestrian.org.au. For enquiries please call Wendy Bessell-Browne on 98 228012 or Vicki Sukiennik on 98 211816. Perth Dressage Club - Official and Associate Competition March 22nd at Walliston PC Grounds. Entries close March 13th. Tests: Official Medium 4.4 & Advanced 5.4 Associate 1.4, 2.4 and 3.4. Trainging tests for Members. Click HERE for further information.
Nominations are now open for the PSG Challenge 2008. This competiton is open to horses between the age of 7 and 11 years. For rules and conditions of entry see Dressage Rules 2008 section 8.12 - 8.19 Qualifing events for 2008 are as follows: SVDC April DAWA May State Dressage Championships June Southern Solstice June To nominate rider/horse combination please email Nadine Herbert at cpchantl@bigpond.net.au before 1 May 2008. Spelling Error! Apologies to the connections of Bevanlee Astronomer who won both the Preliminary and Novice Pony Championships at the 2007 State Dressage Championships. The EFA Dressage Committee apologises to owner Cynthia MacLaine and rider Melinda Cahill for the spelling errors that occured in the results from the 2007 State Championships, at the EFA Awards Night and also on the trophie's that were presented.
Dressage Judges Taskforce
Reminder - Workshop 29th Feb There will be a Workshop for Trainee Judges at SEC in the Ocean Foam Room, starting at 7.00pm. The fee has not yet been set by DJT, it will probably be around $10.00- $15.00 per person. The 7.00pm start will be an opportunity to ask any questions, to help you to understand what is required in the NOAS system (eg what Mentoring entails, and what Shadow Judging entails). After about 8.00pm there will be an opportunity to cover some ground on judging issues, and hopefully to set several Mentoring and Shadowing dates for the year, particularly for those who plan to complete the F Level requirements this year. F Level Seminar 15th March Wendy Barker will be convening this Seminar venue is to be finalised. C-D Seminar – 19th & 20th April Maria Schwennesen will be taking this seminar at Foxwood Farm A-B Seminar – tentatively 31 May & 1 June We are yet to confirm this date, tentatively, Ginny Creed will be taking this seminar. Please Note: Anyone wanting to upgrade to elementary must attend both E and F Seminars SHOWJUMPING For all club representatives holding jumping fixtures. The EFA Jumping Committee is hosting a Club Forum on Saturday 23rd February. Venue is to be Panache, The EFA Jumping Committee is committed to improving communications with all bodies holding showjumping fixtures. Please take this opportunity to bring your discussion points to an open forum so we may put our thoughts together for the benefit of a great sport. If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact Fred Freeman. RSPV by Wednesday 20th February to fredfreeman@castledowns.au.com WASJA - March 9th at the SEC Entries close February 29th ...... Click HERE for further details.
WAISEP Committee (Interschools) are running an Open Showjumping Day at Swan Valley Pony Club on Monday March 3rd. Classes will be offered from 45cm to 1.2m. Click HERE for further details.
Applications are now open for the EFA (WA) Jumping Development Squad for 2008. Applicants must be aged from 13 to 20 years of age and actively competing at 1.10m. Any enquiries should be directed to Kevin Gianatti on 9293 2471. Written applications, with a short resume, to Applications close 3rd March 2008.
SHOWHORSE NEWS
Hi All. Another busy week organising the first of the State and YR Showhorse clinics to be held on March 29 at the SEC. Everyone is very excited to have Gillian Samuel as the coach. Lots of extras activities are being planned, but keep the ideas coming in. Clinic forms were sent out this week, make sure you get them in early with your payment as its "first in first served". NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE SHOW This is shaping up to be a great event with Mark Kenzig (NSW) and Rachel Lawrie (SA) judges the official rings and Melita Harmer judging the unofficial. Program is nearly finished and will be published next week. Lots of classes, adults on ponies and full unofficial program. INTRODUCTION OF SHOW HORSE LEVY The EFA WA Showhorse Committee have implemented a new levy as of 31/03/08. Please click HERE for the full explanation, but in short this fund will help develop our sport into the future. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 92862734 or 0418905003 or srobson@iinet.net.au . JUDGES SEMINAR I am pleased to announce that the Showhorse Committee have organised the first seminar as result of the new levy. This will be held on Monday 14th April, 7pm at the SEC. and Mr Mark Kenzig (NSW) will be the guest speaker. There will be another speaker yet to be confirmed. All EFA judges are urged to attend and we would like to see as many competitors and other interested people there as well. Refreshments will be available! Please let me know what topics you would like to hear Mark talk on.
Here is this weeks Saddles Plus Special for all Showhorse Enthusiasts
Mesh combo's are on special for $59.95 or 2 for $100 in pink and blue and they also have up to 30% off selected winter rugs! That's all for now, have a great week. Until next week.......Steph NCAS
INTRODUCTORY Coaching CLINIC (2 DAY CLINIC) To be held at BROOKLEIGH ESTATE 10th 11th March 2008 Enrolment by: 5.3.08 Cost per 2 day clinic $275.00 Click HERE for enrolment form. NCAS INTRODUCTORY 2 DAY COACHING WORKSHOPS (COMPULSORY) MONDAY/TUESDAY 10TH AND 11TH MARCH 2008 Venue Brookleigh (see above) MONDAY/TUESDAY 11TH AND 12TH AUGUST 2008 Venue SEC NCAS LEVEL 1 TRAINING DAYS TBA NEXT COACHES UPDATE WORKSHOP MARCH 17TH VENUE SEC Guest Presenter LISA CHAMPION – Author of “Riding from the inside out”. More info to come. EFA National have release new updated Candidate information Packs.......[more]
DSR COACHING & OFFICIATING - Diary Alert Listed below are DSR dates for Courses and Seminars for 2008
Registration forms will be available on the DSR website www.dsr.wa.gov.au from Monday 18th February. Information regarding venue, cost and modules/sessions is included on the registration forms. Please note that all the General Principles Course registration forms must be returned to The Beginning Coaching GP Course is also offered on-line on the Australian Sports Commission website - http://www.ausport.gov.au/coach/onlinecoachcourse.asp and the Introductory Officiating GP Course will be offered on-line at the end of March. High Performance Officiating and Coaching Scholarships will be offered for the next round at the end of March. Information regarding these will be sent out soon and then placed on the website.
The Department of Sport & Recreation 2008 Regional Coach / Official Scholarships are now open! What can the funding be used for? Scholarships are provided for costs associated with accessing development opportunities eg: attended accredited courses, workshops / seminars, mentoring opportunities, state and national competitions, special coach / official sessions, etc. Applicants must provide a detailed program of their activities for the scholarship period. More information and Application forms can be accessed from the DSR website www.dsr.wa.gov.au and from Regional DSR Offices. Closing Date Applications MUST be lodged with the Coach/Officials nearest DSR Regional Office by 5pm Friday 28th March 2008. 2008 INTERSCHOOLS
On Monday of this week we emailed 1100 schools with an information pack that included an introductory letter, copy of the Handbook, Permission Slip for students and also DET School Excursion specific information. We also sent via post hard copies of the above to every school that competed last year. If you school missed out please contact Jacqui on 95783717 or 0417124352 to arrange for a pack to be sent.
Banner Competition: This year we are introducing a School Support Banner compeitition. Banners are to be made by students at competing schools and are to be 1m square in size and be made of either cloth or paper style material. We will be offering prizes to both Primary and Secondary schools so get your school art departments involved and lets see some great banners. These will all be displayed together upstairs in the indoor arena and should make for quite a colorful sight.
Entries: We are finalising the entry forms at the moment and I would expect that they will be open on Monday.
Jumping Competancy Forms - don't forget we are running an open competition on March 3rd at the Swan Valley PC grounds at the back of the SEC. Bring your form along have it signed and then you may leave the form with us!
Merchandise -Hats, Shirts and Lanyards will be available this year. We are in the process of ordering fantastic stylish new shirts for interschools. These will be available online with your entry form and will also be on sale over the Interschools weekend. Watch this space for a pic soon. Shirts will be available for $30 and proffits from the sale of these shirts will go directly to help send out WA team to the Nationals.
Stabling - A reminder that stables will only be made available to those competitors who live more than 100klms from the SEC. This year stables are able to be booked on a day by day basis @$10 per day. The Nominate booking system I am told has Google Earth attached to it so if you live closer than 100klms to the SEC then your stable application will be rejected. If you wish to have you name down on a waiting list in case stables become available then please email your request to jmoon@bigpond.net.au
For all the latest news on the event for 2008 go the the Interschools Webpage - click HERE
SEC NEWS GROUNDS MANAGER & GROUND STAFF REQUIRED At the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon. Contact; Centre Manager 9296 1200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au for Job Descriptions. Applications Close 14 March 2008 Dressage Indoor Training Day - March 18th. $18 for 15min, arena fully set up, ride any test you like. To book contact Jennine on 92961200
GENERAL NEWS
Do you know someone aged between 13 and 25 years or a youth group that has done or continues to do fantastic work for our equestrian community? If you do then why not nominate them for the WA Governments 2008 Youth Awards. There are a range of awards on offer and if your nominee is named the WA Young Person of the Year they will win a trip to Europe courtessy of Singapore Airlines. Nominations close on February 29th and more information and nomination forms are available from www.childrenandyouth.wa.gov.au
EI Seminars Attention Event Organisers ! EI - Are you prepared! Workshops are being conducted around WA to inform clubs and organisers about implications and developing specific plans in case of an outbreak These seminars are fully supported by the EFA WA and WA Horse Council. Please click HERE for futher information
CSIRO PUBLISHING has just released a new publication which we believe will be of interest to members of Introduction to Equestrian Sports by Kate Luxmoore (please visit our website at: http://www.publish.csiro.au/pid/5842.htm) | ||
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2008 WA Youth Awards
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