EFA WA E-News March 27th, 2008
In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
EFA Clubs ATTENTION - All EFAWA Committee Members, Affiliated Club Committee Members, Committee members of PCAWA, and Adult Riding Clubs Committee Members The EFAWA will be hosting a Committee Management Workshop on Tuesday 29th April 2008 at 6.00pm, to be held in the Ocean Foam Room at the SEC. This workshop will be facilitated by Mr Bob Welch, former Executive Officer of the Sports Federation of WA, currently running the National Titles of Surf Lifesaving. Mr Welch has a wealth of knowledge in the area of committee management. It is strongly recommended that as many people as possible attend this workshop, as it can only serve to enhance your experience of serving on a Committee. I would urge all of you to pass this on to any committee members who you know do not have email addresses, or members of all Promotions Committees. There is no charge for the workshop, and light refreshments will be available on the night. Please register through the EFAWA office for attendance at the workshop.
Executive Officer of the Equestrian Federation of Australia, WA Branch Inc - Applications Close Tomorrow! For the application package, please contact Joanne Bastian on 0417 184 729 or email: jobastian@bigpond.com. Applications close Friday 28th March 2008
Attention: - Competitors and Event Organisers Re: - SEC Stabling In order to keep your costs down that only a minimal amount of sawdust is added to stables for horses to stand on over short periods of time. You may however add extra bedding (esp for overnight stabling) if required. Additional sawdust is located adjacent to Block H. Competitors may only use boxes allocated to your Organising Club so please adhere to Stable Plans as posted. Event Organisers must appoint a stable steward to ensure Plans are followed and NO HAY is left in stables. Please be advised that Clubs will be fined $25 for each stable returned littered. Thank You Centre Management
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Trade Stands at Interschools. If you have an equine related business or know someone who does then please be aware that we will be running an extensive Trade Village at this years event. We hope to have lots of shops and exhibits for you to wander through and BUY from! If you would like further information please contact Ronnie Lawrence ronnie@ffw.com.au or jmoon@bigpond.net.au EVENTING NEWS News from Sonja Wandin CIC Jaguar 1st 3***, Parkiurrup Illicit Liaison 6th 3*** and Le Directeur CNC 3*** 1st. "After consultation with the High Performance Management Sonja has decided not to go to Europe at this stage but go to Sydney CCI 17th - 20th April."
Craig Barret Clinic NSW State Eventing Coach. Intensive clinic April 22, 23 & 24. For pre-novice and avove riders if there is enough interest Craig will stay on and go to Narrogin to help riders who have attended his clinic. For more info 0439 711321 or delamarie@bigpond.com
Capel CNC event - please continue to use email if possible boroniaj@activ8.net.au For urgent enquiries contact 1.Jacqui Dahlstrom 0428944377 or 2. Jo Tucker 0428317155 (Jo prefers text) please dont leave a message to return the call only.
Moora CNC & Interschools Eventing – 12 & 13th April Entries close Friday 28th March or online April 1st. Classes Junior Intro 2 through to CNC** & Interschools Classes- Secondary students only. Entries via www.nominate.com.au
Sat 5th April XC Training Day - SEC, Brigadoon CANCELLED with apologies XC Course available for hire until 17th April, don't forget to pay at the EFA office! See you at the first Brigadoon event on 17/18 May.
Naracoorte Horse Trails May 17th & 18th. Schedules are now available. Click HERE for full schedule.
Our sport needs your Help! For those of you who may be interested in becoming an official in Eventing, EFA National have released a document that outlines the requirements for officials/Course designers and requirements to upgrade official status. We have a real shortage of officials in our sport so please think about giving something back so that we can maintain the longevity of our sport. If we do not have officials then we cannot run events! Please have a look at what is required - MORE DRESSAGE
Gidgegannup & HEA Dressage Division Indoor Qualifier - 6 April, 2008, Gidgegannup Showgrounds, Old Coach Rd, Gidgegannup Official – 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.3, PSG & Inter 1 $25.00 per test plus levies. Associate – 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3 $20.00 per test plus levies. Prizes for all levels. Closing date - 28 March 2008 Entries to – G & HEA Dressage Division, Enquiries to Marjory Stanger – 9295 1403 or 0407 089 056 – email – marjory.stanger@bigpond.com.au Bio-Security Form required on the day. Kalamunda Dressage Association Inc. Autumn Series – Saturday 12th April 2008 (12th April, 20th July, 31st August) Pickering Brook Sports Club, Associate and Unofficial: Prep 1, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 $20.00 per test plus levies. Ribbons and prizes. Closing date – 7th April 2008. Entries to – KDA Autumn Series, C/- 60 Enquiries to Sandy Taylor – 9454-8620 or 0423 551 577 or email tocobiz@iinet.net.au Details and entry forms available on the KDA web site: www.kda.org.au. Bio-Security Form required on the day. Training and Development Days (Members only – membership will be taken on the day) Cost per test is $18 plus $8 ground levy per horse Date: 30th March 2008 Enquires: info@swanvalleydressage.com.au
Indoor Qualifier Leaderboard Series Once again Noblewood Park Stud in partnership with Dressage WA Promotions Inc is generously sponsoring the 2008 Indoor Qualifier Leaderboard. The leaderboard will be in two sections. The EFA levels (Preliminary to Advanced) as one section and FEI levels in the second section (Prix St George to Grand Prix). MORE 
Performance Medals Apologies to Alexandra Hillyer and Waterfords Arkensor who were left off the list last week. This combination received a Preliminary Bronze Medal in 2007.
Dressage Rule Changes 2008- Click HERE for a summary.
TRANSITIONS - BRENDAN LEAHY REAL ESTATE DRESSAGE DAY – INDOOR QUALIFIER - MAY 4TH at ASSOCIATE 1:2, 2:2 OFFICIAL 1:3, 2:3, 3:3, 4:3, 5:3, PSG CASH PRIZES - $28.00 PER TEST PLUS EFA LEVY ENTRIES TO: 90 ENTRIES CLOSE 25TH APRIL DRAW AVAILABLE 1ST MAY ENQUIRIES 9495 1665 OR 93907241 SHOWJUMPING SERPENTINE JUMPING WEEKEND 29TH AND 30TH MARCH
Draws and helper list www.serpentinehpc.com
Coming Up - Programs available soon!
Bunbury Showjumping Classic - April 19th & 20th Entries for Bunbury close on the 7th April and definitely no late entries will be accepted!! Click HERE for program and entry form.
D GRADE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES The EFA(WA) Jumping Committee as part of it’s Vision for the sport in WA is introducing a new country based competition series in 2008. To be known as The EFA(WA) Country Championship, it is a competition aimed at assisting horses to gain experience within a controlled D Grade series of competitions at selected fixtures in country areas. Qualifying competitions are to be held at Bunbury on 19 & 20 April, Busselton on 31st May & 1st June, with 2 further qualifying classes and finals to be held at Geraldton on the 11,12 & 13th July. Each venue will hold a Maiden D grade, and an open D grade qualifier run under Article 238.2.2 Placings are to be to 6th in each class, with the Jumping Committee reserving the right to invite “wild card” entries to the final up to a maximum of 30 starters in the Final. All horses must have less than 16 grading points at the commencement of the final in Geraldton on the 12th of July The Final will include 2 classes, a Table C (article 239) and Article 238.2.3. with pts allocated from 30 to 1 (ie 1st 30, last 1) in both Table C and 238.2.3 Then combined to give overall winner, in the event of equal pts for any placing, the time of 1st round of 238.2.3 will determine that place. Table C and 238.2.3 are also to be run as stand alone classes at Geraldton. Funding is to be provided for EFA Jumping Levies account. Entries for qualifiers 1 & 2 at Bunbury on the 7th April
SHOWHORSE NEWS Novice/Intermediate Day Our first event of the year! This will be held on April 13, at the SEC. We have a full program with adults on ponies and and unofficial program. Mark Kenzig (NSW) and Rachel Lawrie (SA) will be judging the official rings with Karen Starr judging the unoffical. Without helpers we can't run an event! If anyone is willing to spend some time either marshaling, pencilling or running coffees, please contact Jo Endersby on 0407196487 or Steph Robson on 0418905003 or srobson@iinet.net.au. Entry form available via the new website. Please go to www.showhorsewa.equestrian.org.au NB: Entries are on the day only and you will need to present your horse with EI documentation and current measuring card to the grass area outside the Avalon Stables. Robyn Endersby will be checking all horses. WE NEED HELPERS!! COULD ANYONE WHO COULD HELP OUT PLEASE LET US KNOW. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of sawdust in the stables. Should you require more please help yourself. Judges/Riders Seminar A seminar with MarK Kenzig(NSW) and Equine dentist Tim Allen, will be held in the Ocean Room at the SEC on Monday the 14th April. All EFA judges and provisional judges are expected to attend and we urge as many competitors and other interested parties to attend. There will be a small cost of $10 and refreshments and nibbles will be provided. The bar will be open if numbers permit, so please let us know if you are attending. Could you please register your intention to attend by contacting Fiona Morgan on 0439181390. The format for the evening is being finalised, what would you like to hear from our equine dentist Tim Allen?
Introduction of the Showhorse levy The EFA WA Showhorse Committee have implemented a new levy as of 31/03/08. Please click HEREfor 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 .
YR Squad The first clinic is to be held on March 29 at the SEC with Gillian Samuel as coach. Vicki Chester and Kaye Forster have been in touch with you this week with your lesson groups and times. An informal meet and greet has been put on by our generous sponsors Oakfordstockfeeds. If you do not have details of this please contact Vicki Chester.
State Squad We are very privileged to have Dr Victoria Hamilton as our State coach. Vicky will be coaching at all clinics except the April and July. Jenine Dilts from the EFA office has sent out your times, if you have not received your times could you please contact Jenine in the office on 92961200.
Corrections to the 2008 Handbook Please note the following corrections: 1. Contact details for Philippa Statkus should read 97361672 or 0437905095 2. Novice/Intermediate Show date should read Sunday 13th April not Saturday 13th April. 3. EFA Showman of the Year will not be run on Saturday 13th April. This event will be run on an alternate date yet to be confirmed.
Until next week....Steph
The Newcomers for 2008 will have a new sponsor and will be known as the SADDLE PLUS Newcomers Event. Newcomers cards will not be issued so to see if your horse is eligible please check the EFA Website. This list will be updated weekly so that new registrations will be posted. If your horse is a newcomer and was registered between 29th June 2007 to 28th June 2008 it should on the list. Please check to see if you are on the list if not please contact via email registrar@efawa.com.au Click HERE to go the the Saddles Plus Newcomer page for more information.
Program has now been released - Click Here for more info.
April 13th Gynkhana has been cancelled
NCAS
DSR High Performance Coaching & Officiating Scholarship Applications are now open!!!! Applications are now open for the Department of Sport and Recreation High Performance Coaching & Officiating Scholarships. These scholarships provide assistance and opportunities for existing and potential high performance coaches/officials to develop their techniques and skills through education, training, mentoring and experience at state, national and international level. This program is a partnership between DSR and the Western Australian Institute of Sport. Applications must be endorsed by the relevant State Sporting Association and close on Monday 21st April. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Department of Sport and Recreation website www.dsr.wa.gov.au - http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.62653020:STANDARD::pc=PC_43 Coach Educator and SSTA Seminar The Coach Educator and SSTA Seminar will be held in
Department of Sport & Recreation - Coaching and Officiating
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
WOW! 370 Entries have been received!
Current Reminders: Stables - have been fully booked. We are getting together a list of establishments in the area that you may contact. List will be available on the Interschools Webpage shortly. Spot Prizes and Thursday Night Games - We are going to have a great range of prizes and vouchers over the weekend that will be given to un mounted games winners, fantastic helpers, polite children and encouragement awards. Aussies in Action - don't forget to pre-book your photos - 0409100196 Banner Competition: Has your school started making your banner yet? Classic Taste Co - We will be advertising meal deal specials for breakfast luch and dinner over the duration of Interschools.
Welcome Dinner - You may still purchase tickets @ $13 per head. Please contact Jacqui on 95783717, 0417124352 or jmoon@bigpond.net.au
Friday Night - FEI Freestyle and Demo night - Victoria Hamilton and Aasachen will ride a miked demonstration of Grand Prix movements and will then run through her Freestyle to music test. Victoria will be joined by other members of the State Dressage Squad who will also ride through their freestyles. Team Manager Info Packs - This year we are putting together information packs for the team managers. This will be emailed to them prior to the event as well as presented to them at the event. Schools Info Packs - General information will be sent to schools for distribution to team members. This will include Codes of Conduct & Bullying policies, parking guidelines, risk management procedures, provissional timetable etc etc.
Trade Stands - If you have an equine related business or know someone who does then please be aware that we will be running an extensive Trade Village at this years event. We hope to have lots of shops and exhibits for you to wander through and BUY from! If you would like further information please contact Ronnie Lawrence ronnie@ffw.com.au or jmoon@bigpond.net.au
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
SEC Jumping Training Day Tuesday 8th April 10am - 7pm Practice any height $20 per 15 minutes Bookings 9296 1200 email jennine@efawa.com.au
VOLUNTEER NEWS
“Volunteer for a day” There are a number of events coming up that are in desperate need of volunteers. You may not normally have time to volunteer, or feel you don’t have the skills. For 2008 the EFA(WA) is bringing in an initiative of “volunteer for a day”. All we ask is that if you don’t usually volunteer that you just take one day out of your busy schedule to lend a hand at an event of you choosing. We will make sure that on that day you are fed and watered. Everyone that contacts me to participate in “Volunteer for a day” will go in the draw for our fantastic raffle and will also be invited to our “Volunteer Week Celebration” and other events within the year. So please, take one day out of your schedule to put back into the sport that gives you so much. Contact Jess at the EFA 9296 1200 or volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au. Jess YEE HAA – The rodeo is back in town SATURDAY 12th APRIL 3PM – 9pm Does this interest you??? Would you like to get DINNER & free entry into such a fun and exciting event??? If you’ve never witnessed the thrills and spills a rodeo has to offer, now’s your chance! why not volunteer a few hours of your time and watch the rest of the event for free?? SHIFTS ARE 3PM – 7PM AND 5PM – 8.30PM NO SKILLS REQUIRED!!INTERESTED????? Contact jess Blackwell at the efa on wednesday on 9296 1200 or volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or otherwise at equestricare@hotmail.com or 0407 850 033
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