EFA WA E-News Thursday May 1st, 2008
EFA WA Welcomes a New CEO On behalf of the EFAWA Branch Committee, EFA and SEC Staff I would like to welcome Hamish Johnston on board as the new CEO of the EFAWA. Hamish brings with him a wealth of knowledge in Sport and Event Management and High Performance consultancy. We wish Hamish all the best in this exciting role. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Cath Moss who has filled the role of CEO for the past 12 months. I am sure you will all still see Cath around the SEC grounds on a regular basis. Hayley Lethlean It is with great pleasure that I find myself back within the equestrian family. After many years pursuing sporting and career objectives throughout Hamish Johnston
In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
Our Up Up And Away May sale starts TODAY! It is a little bit different to most Sales in that the discount today is 15% and then the discount increases each day up to 20% on Friday and reaches a massive 25% on Saturday. These are storewide discounts on new season stocks. You can rush in today and save 15% straight up or you can come in and see what is there and work out if you can hold off buying until Friday or Saturday to get the bigger discounts. There are huge discounts on many other items with some fantastic GG Thermomaster Winter rugs at half price and Thermomaster Combo prices slashed. www.nagmartsaddlery.com.au/downloads/Nagmart-Winter-08.pdf
EFA VOLUNTEERS
EFA VOLUNTEER WEEK EVENT As part of national volunteering week, the efa(wa) is holding a “horse volunteers” evening social event & we would love you to come!! There will be prizes and giveaway’s on the night j This is a great opportunity to network, meet other like minded people, event organisers and competitors. If you volunteer all the time or are just interested in volunteering, everyone is welcome. DATE: FRIDAY 16TH MAY TIME: 6PM – 8PM VENUE: IRON BARK BREWERY, COST: $15/PERSON inc food but not drink
HIGH PERFORMANCE General Reminder: Squad Selection time is fast approaching! It is recommended that any current Squad rider or persons who hope to be selected/apply click the following link and review the necessary Squad criteria for their sport; please click here for more information: http://www.efawa.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Sports/14220/339/,High_Performance_WA/14261/9522/ ATTENTION ALL SQUAD RIDERS EFAWA High Performance Program Workshop Series 2008, first workshop Saturday May 3rd, SEC 1pm start! A friendly reminder that, as stated in the 2008 Criteria, it is expected that any Squad Rider attend a minimum of 2 High Performance Workshops in a 12 month period. An RSVP stating your atten Cost: EFAWA State & EFAWA Horseland State Young Rider Squad members = Free; all Development Squad Riders = $10 /person Speakers include: Matt Burgin, WAIS Olympic program Sports Psychologist, 1st of 3 lecture series, & Sports Medicine ATTN ALL EFAWA HORSELAND YOUNG RIDER SQUAD MEMBERS: The 2008 Horseland Squad Packs will be presented over a luncheon prior to the High Performance Workshop, starting at 12pm. All Riders & parents/supporting persons invited to a maximum 2 guests per rider. ALL WHO PLAN TO ATTEND MUST RSVP to The fourth Australian Youth Olympic Festival will be held 14-18 January 2009 and will have over 2000 athletes from across the world competing in a number of Summer Olympic sports. The AYOF is organised by the Australian Olympic Committee. The main aim of the AYOF is to develop our Olympic stars of the future, and to provide aspiring Olympians an insight into what the Olympics are all about. The AYOF incorporates many aspects that athletes will experience in an Olympic Games - Opening and Closing ceremonies, medal presentations, athletes villages and drug testing. For the second time, the AYOF will include Equestrian events in the disciplines of Dressage and Jumping. The competition will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. The EFA is taking nominations for team members until 17 May 2008. Riders must be aged between 15 years and 20 years (born between 01 January, 1989 and 31 December, 1994). The Jumping competition will be at a maximum height of 1.25m and the Dressage competition held at Medium level. The event is with borrowed horses. All riders who nominate are asked to supply two horses to be used in the competition; all horses will be put into a pool to be drawn out by the teams. Riders who wish to be eligible for team selection or any owners who would like to provide a horse and be a part of this exciting event should submit an Expression of Interest. This is a wonderful opportunity for an Olympic experience. In addition, the EFA will incorporate this event, the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and the 2011 AYOF, in which Equestrian will also be part, into the EFA National Youth Development program. For more information please contact http://www.equestrian.org.au/default.asp?Page=16750&MenuID=Events/11758/0/ High Performance Jumping ***ATTN EFAWA JUMPING STATE SQUAD RIDERS***: Please note that the May clinic has been rescheduled to Tuesday May 6th through Thursday May 8th and will be coached by Colleen Brook; please contact Expressions of Interest for CSIJ Daegu The Equestrian Federation of Australia has received an invitation from the Asian Federation for a team of three junior riders aged between 14-18yrs and a Chef d’Equipe to compete at the CSIJ in Please note that as this is a JUNIOR event, the EFA will only send a team of riders if a suitable Chef d’Equipe can be found to accompany the riders. For more information, please contact High Performance Eventing EFAWA Eventing Squad Members! WA is once again hosting National Coach Wayne Roycroft for a High Performance Eventing Clinic May 14 & 15 2008. All State, Horseland Young Rider, and Development Squad members should have received an email this week with further information, however if you have not, please contact EVENTING NEWS Perth Horse Trails have a new website BRIGADOON 1 CNC - MAY 17th - 18th Sponsored by Combined Horse Transport & presented by Go for 2&5 Please note the entries for Brigadoon have now closed. No email entries, fax entries or entries without payment will be accepted as classes are full and an unprecedented number of entries has been taken. All helper jobs, other than XC Jump Judges, have been allocated and the later entries received prior to closing will be required to Jump Judge (there should be plenty of helpers therefore each Jump Judge has a shorter stint!). Every effort will be made to ensure a smooth running competition. Parking will be tight, so please be mindful when you set up your camp. A reminder that a Camping Form can be downloaded from the EFA website (under SEC subheading) and a fee of $12 is payable even if you decide to camp at the last minute!
EFA WA - Eventing Officials Seminar May 30th, June 1st & 2nd at Perth Horse Trials FEI CCI*, CCI* and CCN Pre Novice National 3DE. This seminar is open to all interested in officiating at Horse Trails and will run during the horse trails. Particiapants will learn about the roles of officials with input from International XC course designer Wayne Copping as well as other presenters. Expressions of interest please to Lorie at the EFA Office. 92961200.
Narrogin Cathair Donal Merino Stud CIC 26th & 27th April 2008 For many years Narrogin been associated with eventing and the last weekend in April again attracted over 200 competitors from around Cathair Donal Merino Stud were naming rights sponsors of this event in addition to the Master Series sponsorship provided by Healthway Go for 2 & 5 and funding from the Department of Sport and Recreation and EFA International Competition Development Fund. Thanks also to the many businesses whose generous sponsorship or support ensured the event was such a success. The Narrogin Equestrian Association Committee is to be commended for providing a top quality international cross country course, designed and built by Phil Bailey, and featuring some imaginative and challenging questions for all grades. Phil Bailey has been progressively developing the course to meet the ever changing standards and improve it from year to year. The course was once again beautifully presented and the organization ran extremely smoothly. President of the International Ground Jury, Joan Matheson from New Zealand, and Perth based Pollyann Huntington judged the CIC dressage classes which were held on the lovely turf in the middle of the Narrogin Racecourse. Show jumping course designer Fred Freeman built excellent and very challenging jumping courses which, throughout the day, proved they had to be ridden well. The event was delighted to have the very experienced and locally based Geoff McGuire to judge the jumping phase for all grades. The Introductory classes were well attended with Cindy Lyall winning the Shire of Narrogin Introductory 2 and Elizabeth Moore winning the Allstock Feed Junior Intro 2 class. In the Welldon Beef Senior Introductory 1 class Julie Broad and Tina Holmes both finished on their dressage score of 42.0 with Julie and Just Dandy taking 1st place on count back to XC timing. The Ballard Stock Feed Junior Intro 1 winner was Shenae Lowings and Balaling Sonnet. The Nagmart Senior Preliminary class was won by local rider Joy Gray and Deltry Invader in a very large field finishing on a score of 44.8 and the Virbac Junior Prelim winner was Katelyn Prendiville finishing on her dressage score of 45.6 riding Kemill Hill Sudden Storm. Joy Gray also took out the A&B Stock ‘N’ Feeds “Best Local Rider” from Bree Mustchin on Neptune Lad who won the Europa Saddlery Junior Pre Novice – once again dressage score being the deciding factor for this award. The Rowville Horse Trailers Senior Pre Novice, kindly sponsored by Michael Dagostino, saw Kate Ingham lead the field on her dressage score riding Asti Oddyssey and in a strong field in the Europa Saddlery Junior Pre Novice it was a well deserved win for local rider, Bree Mustchin and Neptune Lad finishing on their dressage score of 47.4. The Laurelle Hayes won the Makit Hardware CIC Three Star on her lovely chestnut, Fireplay, gaining a CIC*** qualifying run. Huge thanks go to the sponsors, the volunteers and in particular Kim and Jody McKenzie, Jacqui Early, Roxie Taylor and the Narrogin Equestrian Association committee who worked so hard to pull together another fantastic event. For full results go to www.ktrials.pas.com.au Photographer, Eddie Srblin, spent many hours in the rain, view his photos on www.esphoto.com.au.
DRESSAGE See Flyer HERE
Swan Valley Dressage Association - May 18th at the SEC. info@swanvalleydressage.com.au Entry form - HERE
Exiting news for WA's young dressage riders! On the 30th of August WADYRA is booked to run the Mitivate FEI Younger Rider Challenge.
SOUTH WEST DRESSAGE ENTHUSIASTS…… DON’T MISS THIS !! An Evening With ANNE MAREE LOUREY Saturday, May 24, 2008 Please join us for an informal rider and judge workshop with guest speaker Anne Maree Lourey from NSW. · Ann-Maree has been an accredited NCAS coach with the EFA for almost 20 years and is now a specialist Level 2 dressage coach with Grand Prix and FEI level pupils. · Ann-Maree has almost 20 years of dressage judging to her credit – currently an advanced level judge (C Level) and one of only two NSW mentor judges below FEI level. This represents an ideal environment for riders looking to improve their dressage and interested people to learn some of the fundamentals of judging dressage. Venue: Dardanup Equestrian Centre, Time: 7pm onwards Cost: $5 per head Light refreshments provided BOOKINGS REQUIRED FOR CATERING PRIVATE LESSONS WITH ANNE MAREE AVAILABLE MAY 24 - 26 Kellie Hilbers 9731 5526 (kdraper4@aapt.net.au) Sharon Addison 0417 976 178 (rosebrook3@bigpond.com) Visit www.byalee.net for more on Anne Maree … This workshop will be used to gauge the attendance of interested people in the south west tapestry, in order to determine the viability of providing Dressage Judges Seminars in the south west in 2009, so please come along and support your sport.
DRESSAGE JUDGES TASKFORCE
Hi All In 2006 a National Rider Survey was undertaken. As a result of the comments received most states put in strategies to address the riders concerns. The ADC and NDJC have decided to conduct the same survey again this year and this was foreshadowed in the summary of the ADC meeting held in February 2008. The survey questions are the same as they were in 2006 so that we can compare the results and assess whether or not the strategies that were put in place have been effective. Completed questionnaires are to be returned to me no later than 30 May 2008. I will collate the responses and send them out to each state for their information. Click HERE for questionaire.
PLEASE NOTE: Jan Godwin ( B panel) has taken LOA from judging for the time being due to family commitments.
JUDGES AND COACHES WORKSHOP - Next Saturday ! Judges and Coaches have you ever judged, coached or trained rider/s and found yourself thinking “Did he or she really understand what I said?” Then your not alone, this Adult Educator workshop is designed to give you an insight into various learning styles, adult learning principles and coaching and mentoring guidelines and how to effectively use them. This 3 hour workshop will be held at Mulberry on Swan on Sat 10th May 2008 starting at 9-00am. Please contact Wayne Kiely at admin@cht.net.au to secure a place. See flyer HERE SHOWJUMPING Click HERE for program and entry details. Entries Close TODAY!
WASJA - MAY 4th Draws - HERE
Busselton Winter Weekend Show Jumping Festival This weekend event will be held at the Pony Club grounds located at EFA Jumping Horse of the Year Series The winner of the HOTY leader board will receive: A return airfare to the 2009 KELT Capital Horse of the Year Show in
AIM: It is envisaged that the series will act as a beneficial preparation for both horses and riders who are aiming to compete in the World Cups, Perth Royal and Patrons Cup at the end of the year by encouraging horses to comfortably move from 1.30m to 1.40+ over a pre-arranged time frame. OBJECTIVE: To administer along with jump clubs approximately 10 rounds of the series to be run between April and November 2008. EVENT GUIDELINES: The HOTY Class is to be run as a height class Suggested regulation 238.2.2 (AM5) Minimum prize money of $750 per round with the EFA Showjumping Committee providing each club with $400 to run the event. The club is encouraged to get sponsorship for this class, provided that the EFA Showjumping Committee is acknowledged on the day for its support. The Horse of the Year classes and series are the most prestigious in Results to be forwarded to the Showjumping Committee along with your show results and jumping levies. Points will be awarded from each round 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 5, 5th - 4 and additionally each clear round 1 point. The winner of the leader board will receive a prize at the Western Australian Showjumping State Championships. The first of the series is scheduled to be run at Bunbury on April the 19th at a height of 1.30m and the 1.50m final round of the leaderboard series to be held at the State Showjumping Championships run by Jump WA Promotions at the RAS Showgrounds Claremont in November If your club would like to be involved in the Series please forward an application and detailed program to
Busselton Horse & Pony Club will by holding a course designing seminar with visiting International Course Designer John Wilsher in conjunction with their 2 day Gala Showjumping fixture on the 31st May & 1st June. The course will include all levels of course design from beginners competitions to international classes. The EFA WA Jumping committee will also be holding a one day seminar with John Wilsher at the State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon on the Monday 2nd June in conjunction with the Jumping section of Perth Horse Trials 3 Day Event. All current and prospective course designers, riders, parents and interested persons are encouraged to attend this outstanding opportunity to learn from one of Details of seminar times and costs will be available by the end of April and published next week’s blast. Enquiries to Fred Freeman 0402053480 or fredfreeman@castledowns.au.com SADDLES PLUS NEWCOMERS AND WINTER GALA This prestigious event will be held on the weekend of 12th and 13th July. East States judges still to be confirmed. Program should be available in the next week. All entries will be pre-entries, NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. More information will be available next week. Volunteers are desperately needed for this event. Please contact Nikki Chivers if you are able to lend a hand. Nikki can be contacted on 0408959286. Until next week...Steph
NCAS
You are encouraged to attend the 2008 EFA National Coach Educator & SSTA Conference (Information sent out to you all by National Office) To be held
Brockman Riding School
Adult Educator Judges and Coaches have you ever judged, coached or trained rider/s and found yourself thinking “Did he or she really understand what I said?” Then your not alone, this Adult Educator workshop is designed to give you an insight into various learning styles, adult learning principles and coaching and mentoring guidelines and how to effectively use them. This 3 hour workshop will be held at Mulberry on Swan on Sat 10th May 2008 starting at 9-00am. Please contact Wayne Kiely at admin@cht.net.au to secure a place. See flyer HERE
2008 INTERSCHOOLS
For Results Click HERE
What is the The Toyota Paralympic Talent Search Program is an initiative of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC). Its main goal is to identify people with physical disabilities and vision impairments who display the athletic potential to one day make it to Paralympic level competition. A secondary goal is to help introduce people with disabilities to enter into regular sport and physical activities. Who is eligible to participate? The Paralympic Talent Search day is only open to people with disabilities which would enable them to participate in events currently on the Paralympic Games schedule. This includes but is not limited to amputees, people with cerebral palsy, limb deficiencies, people in wheelchairs and people who are blind or have vision impairments. People with intellectual disabilities are not currently on the Paralympic Games schedule. Therefore the APC is not able to endorse the participation of athletes with an intellectual disability in the Talent Search Program unless they also have another disability which would enable them to be classified for Paralympic competition. All age groups are welcome to participate in the program however it is difficult to provide specific pathway advice to younger participants. What sports can I do? On the day we conduct general sport tests and activities, plus some sport specific tests for the sports where we offer a Paralympic Preparation Program (PPP). Sports that currently offer a PPP are: Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling, Equestrian, CP Soccer, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair Rugby. Participants are encouraged to take part in all activities. Sport specific testing is dependent on coach availability. Therefore we are unable to guarantee that sport specific testing in all PPP sports will be available at all Talent Search Days. The APC will forward results from the Talent Search day to coaches from these sports for their information. If you require further information on any of these sports, please go to www.paralympic.org.au. What do I need to do before the Talent Search day? Participants are required to complete a registration form prior to attending the day. Registration forms are available from www.paralympic.org.au; rilana.ostheim@paralympic.org.au or phone 0418 443 481 Directions and final information will be provided to all registered participants one week prior to the day
THANK-YOU FROM SHARON JARVIS I would just like to Thank all the people and businesses who supported me by attending or offering goods for auction at my dinner at Stewarts at Brookleigh, it was a great night and I can’t thank you enough for your support, also Thank you to those who were unable to attend the nigh but have sent a personal donation. Thank you it is very appreciated. Thank you to Stewarts at Brookleigh for hosting the night for me and thanks to my friends helping in the final organization and selling raffle tickets and balloons. Thank you to the Following (sorry if I have missed anyone) Karma Resorts, Galleria Toyota, Joh Bailey, Saddles Plus, Ollie Beresford, MLC Insurance, AOV Productions, Taylor Made Performance Horses, Warrick Vale, Dark Selections, Royal Gala Tours, SKATT Avada Concept Salon – Claremont, Lancaster Wines, Show-Style-Equestrian, Hopman Cup Organisation, Liz Nicholson, Lauren McGregor, Horseland Perth, Brown Family, Marion Milton-Lumiere Gallery, Harvey Norman, Core Creations, Fine Riding, Robyn Vale, Roz Tippett, Sonja Johnson, Wendy Barker, Stewarts Restraunt, Katandra, Mary Gracie, Brad and Kate Stevens, Brookleigh, Leeuwin Estate, Broadwater Beach Resort Busselton, Voyager Estate, Horseland Midland, Ade Rosenburg, Bridgetown Timber Treaters, Twin Apple Packhouse. I was due to leave to go east on Tuesday but due to my Dad needing unexpected Heart surgery I have postponed my departure for 2 weeks. I am off to an APC Camp in Melbourne this weekend, luckily it is with out horses, and plan to look at leaving to go train with the national coach through to the Paras around the 11th May when Dad should be out of Hospital. Sharon
Department of Sport and Recreation News DEALING WITH CONFLICT AND DIFFICULT PEOPLE - Seminar This seminar is being conducted here at DSR on Monday 5th May - 6pm - 9pm. If you would like to attend please complete the attached registration form and return by due date. This course is being presented by Merry Robertson. BEGINNING COACHING GENERAL PRINCIPLES COURSE This coaching course will be conducted on Sunday 25th May here at DSR - full day course. Cost $55 (includes manuals and worksheets) If you would like to attend please complete the attached registration form and return it to ADVANCED LEVEL OFFICIATING GENERAL PRINCIPLES COURSE This officiating course will be conducted on Wednesday 21st May and Monday 26th May - 6.30pm - 8.30pm. If you would like to attend please complete the attached registration form and return it to For further information on any of these courses, please go to our website - www.dsr.wa.gov.au or contact Lori Stals at DIARY ALERT Olympic Day Coaches & Officials Breakfast Friday 20th June - 7am - 8.30am The University Club - Nedlands Kevin Sheedy High Performance Breakfast Monday 30th June - 7am - 8.30am Further information on these will follow!
SEC NEWS
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
Cross Country Course - Now Closed until May 19th
Win a trip to Equitana!
Have you ever spent time practising and preparing for a competition to find that everything fell apart on the day? Was it because your horse was tense or was it because you were nervous? Motivation in Sport is a 2 hour workshop that will give you the skills and knowledge to deal with the stresses of competing. It will be held at Brookleigh Bunkhouse and sessions are available on Sat 10th May 2008 and Sun 11th May 2008. Please contact Wayne Kiely at admin@cht.net.au to secure a place. See flyer HERE | ||
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