EFA WA E-News Thursday May 22nd, 2008
Sponsors are an integral part of the EFA and in 2008 we THANK the Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
and we encourage you to support the people and businesses that suport you!
To Be or Not to Be a Board Member Exploring the Big Issues in Womens Sport. Of the top 200 ASX companies fifty percent do not have a single female board member! Womensport West invites you to attend a forum on what being a Board Member involves and what skills you need to help change the sports world for the better. Come and meet some women that are battling with the men, and find out if you could to! Tuesday 27th May 2008 6pm - 7.30pm Department of Sport and Recreation $7 non members. Free to Womensport West Members RSVP: Friday 23rd May. More Info HERE
EFA VOLUNTEERS
The EFA would really like to extend their thanks to the Volunteers that helped out at the Brigadoon 2DE and Swan Valley Dressage on the weekend, we couldnt do it without you. Jess UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES * This event requires volunteers of ALL capacities *WASJA SHOWJUMPING AT SEC - 7th/8th June This event requires people for picking up poles and marhsalling *Dressage Promotions WA State Championships - 14th 15th June This event requires pencillers, gear checkers and marshalls. Please contact parna@bigpond.com *Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day Serpentine H&PC - 22nd June This event requires pencillers, gear checkers and marshalls *Showhorse Newcomers - 12th 13th July This event requires * This event requires volunteers for setting up on the Friday and dismantling on the Monday as well as everything else!! If you are interested in putting back into the sport and lending a hand at any of these events then please contact Jess at volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or 9296 1200 or at home at equestricare@hotmail.com
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/ Jumping (State & Horseland Young Rider Squad) & all Dressage Squads close 4pm Friday June 20th It is also recommended that all current squad members and new applicants wait until all possible results for 2008 are achieved prior to submitting their reports/applications and that as much pertinent information as possible, in relation to the Squad criteria, is included. Squad contracts and medical forms will only be required from those riders remaining/accepted onto the Squad and will be mailed out following selection. For more information, please click the Notices for Squad Riders page or email the High Performance Manager at squads@efawa.com.au BEATS: CONGRATULATIONS to the following Prestige Loans and Healthway Go for 2 & 5 BEATS (BE Active Training Squad) members who turned out fantastic results at the Landmark Midvale Brigadoon CNC: Emma Stent, Katelyn Prendiville, Lucinda Bunning, Laura Sewell, Fraser Bower, Courtenay Bombara, Emily Gray, Rebecca Gordon, Tahlia Baxter, Shaun Lonergan, and Ashleigh Casey. WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!
EVENTING NEWS This weekend saw the biggest ever field of Eventers in WA competing in glorious weather at the Landmark Midvale Brigadoon .......... click HERE to view full report.
Prestige Loans Wooroloo FEI 3DE and Preliminary and Intro 1 ODE 31st May - 2nd June.
Riders please note that the Postcode on the checklist in the entry form package was incorrect. Can you please check attached list and advise Wendy Dunstan on 9573 1169 immediately if you have been missed. or via email on Werribee@iinet.net.au This obviously only applies to those who have posted entries. We have 150 odd entries to date so it is unlikely that we have missed many. Thanks Steve Haddleton for To check the list click HERE 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.
SOUTH WEST HORSE TRIALS CLUB Presents for 2008 Saturday: Sunday: Voted 2007 EFA Event Of The Year ***Spectators FREE*** PCAWA D&C classes through to CNC 3*** Prize money & prizes galore!! Trade stands & food vans Fri to Sun. Saturday night dinner function. Action packed weekend from start to Finish! Contact: Terri MClure - 04 18 265 900; Sue Ellis - 04 09 295 505
DRESSAGE Subject: Qualification to Compete PSG & Above - Rule 1.14 Please be advised that effective immediately the wording of rule 1.14 in relation to PSG & above has been changed to read as follows: Rule 1.14 5th dot point - Prix St Georges and above: horses with at least 80 points that have on two occasions achieved 58% in Official Advanced competitions (unless already competing at PSG or above prior to 1/1/08) DAWA Gala Day on the 25th of May is an Indoor Qualifier. Please note that the Draw on the DAWA is incorrect! See correct draw HERE. Please let your friends that are riding know! TOMORROW NIGHT Henty presents An Evening With ANNE MAREE LOUREY
Dardanup Equestrian Centre , Please join us for an informal workshop with guest presenter Anne Maree Lourey from NSW. This represents an ideal environment for riders looking to improve their dressage and interested people to learn some of the fundamentals of judging dressage. Time: 7pm onwards. Cost: $10 per head. Light refreshments provided RSVP REQUIRED All enquiries Kellie Hilbers A/H 9731 5526 e: (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 from interested people in the south west tapestry in order to determine the viability of providing Judges Seminars in 2009, so please come along and support your sport.
Narrogin Dressage Championships June 7th & 8th, IQ, Open and Associate Classes. Entries Close May 30th. See Entry details HERE Enquiries neainc@westnet.com.au
Prestige Loans, Go For 2 & 5 State Dressage Championships - June 14th & 15th. ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY! Programme and Entry forms now available. Click HERE for more information. There will be classes catering for riders at all levels of riding, Pony Club, Adult Riding Club, Associate, and Open. Championship tests, freestyles and Pas de Deux . This year we will also see the inclusion of the RDA State Championships at our event. So no matter your talent, if dressage is your passion then we have classes for you. We expect to see the cream of WA riders competing for prestigious State titles and we also be once again running the Saturday evening as the entertaining Freestyle night with a few surprises thrown in. This event is also a qualifier in the Europa Freestyle series. THERE ARE GREAT PRIZES FOR ALL THE WINNERS OF THE FREESTYLES SUPPLIED BY EQUESTRIAN EVOLUTION VALUED AT $200 SO MAKE SURE YOU ENTER DON'T FORGET TO GET A TEAM TOGETHER FOR THE PRESTIGE LOANS TEAMS EVENT. THE WINNING TEAM WILL EACH RECEIVE AN EMBRIODERED SATIN RUG FROM SUNSET RUGS PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN AMENDED TO THE NOVICE FREESTYLE AS PER THE 2008 RULES THIS CLASS IS FOR ASSOCIATE LEVELS ONLY. IT IS THEREFORE NOT NECESSARY RIDE A NOVICE FREESTYLE TO BE NOVICE CHAMPION. Pas de Deux entry fee is $40 per test not rider.
Trade Stand Opportunities If your business is horses and anything to do with dressage then here is a great deal for you!We are offering businesses trade space at this prestigious event. This may be inside or out, which ever you would like and in return all we ask is for a prize donation! This is a great opportunity for you to reach your target audience! Contact Jacqui on 95783717 or jmoon@bigpond.net.au
2008 Dressage Performance Medals Now Available! If riders have qualifying percentages, you should send in your applications for a performance medal as soon as you have the three qualifying scores. Applications are taken all year and the cut off point is December 31st. See HERE for further details. DRESSAGE JUDGES TASKFORCE National Rider Survey - Deadline now extended! 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 31st July 2008. I will collate the responses and send them out to each state for their information. Click HERE for questionaire.
SHOWJUMPING
Horserail This weekend event will be held at the Pony Club grounds located at Rugs Kindly Donated by Belinda & Graham Yuill Horseland Bunbury
Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club July 11th - 13th Programmes now available HERE
Following its successful inaugural show in April, SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING CLUB will run its second competition of the series at Brookleigh Estate on Sunday, 25 May. Competition starts at 8.30am, with the course open for walking at 8am. Cash prizes awarded in all classes: 90cms open and Junior B; 1.05m open/maiden D; 1.15m/ D Grade/Junior A; 1.25m/ C Grade/ Young Rider; and A & B Grade. Placings count toward High Points winners at the final 2008 show. Entries close Tuesday, 20 May and should be sent to Geradine Miocovich,
WASJA June 7th & 8th Program and Entry forms now available Click HERE
Busselton H&PC, EFA Showjumping Committee and Perth Horse Trials present - Course Designers Seminar with John Wilsher. 1. 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. 2. 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 More info and Entry Form HERE Winter Gala, Horsemens PC Show June 1st Last chance for a Working Hunter qualifier! PS........... Good Luck to everyone who is competing at the Gift and Classic this weekend!
NCAS
Expressions of Interest from TRAINEE COACHES Have you nearly finished you level 1 workbook? Will you be needing to sit your written and practical exam at the end of the year? Please inform Jan Jankowski at the EFA office (leave a phone message if necessary) Interstate Examiner needs to be booked and a date set, so please let me know. 08 9296 1200 ext 5. Also if you are intending to attend the next INTRODUCTORY COACHES CLINIC IN AUGUST. Please let Jan Know.
2008 INTERSCHOOLS
We have this week received lovely photographs from Aussuis in Action of all the Champion Teams and Individual and we will be sending these to your school Principals. So, now your school will have a permenant momento of your achievents at this years events and hopefully they will be placed in your schools trophy cabinets or Notice Boards. Don't forget that Aussies in Action have some fabulous shots available for your to purchase and their souvenir persentation folders look really flash!
Still waiting on the final program for the Nationals - soon we hope! On the Interschools webpage you will find a list of riders that are qualified for the Nationals in October. We will be sending you all further information on the event as soon as it comes to hand.
Click HERE for web link. There are over 20 tests available in the 9 grades. Entries close May 26th.
RDA Fundraiser - "ANight at the Races - the most fun fun you can have off the course" This is the main RDA fundraiser for the year and this year it is on June 14th, at the Southern Cross Gala Ballroom, The Esplanade Hotel, Freemantle. There are great guests, prizes and a charity auction. Click HERE to read the latest Newsletter all about the event.
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION NEWS 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
THE SPORT & RECREATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM aims to equip participants with a better understanding of the sport and recreation industry, increased leadership skills and improved industry networks. There are three exciting packages to choose from Futures Package Offered to six students enrolled in at least a certificate III or first year sport and recreation related course. Students receive the following package: Attendance at a national industry conference in Attendance at the DSR Active conference Career consultation with a current industry leader A career mentor discussion with a current industry leader An opportunity to be involved in a sport and recreation peak body of their choice Framed certificate Emerging Professionals Package Offered to six employees who have worked in the sport and recreation industry for a maximum of five years. Recipients receive the following package: Attendance at a national industry conference in Attendance at the DSR Active conference Career consultation with a current industry leader A career mentor discussion with a current industry leader An opportunity to be involved in a sport and recreation peak body of their choice Framed certificate Recreation The mentor process will ensure the exchange of skills, knowledge and expertise. Employees will receive the following package: Mentoring sessions over a six month period Attendance at the DSR Active conference An opportunity to be involved with a peak body of their choice Framed certificate Applications close 4pm June 20 2008. Successful applicants will be informed by July 25 2008. For further information or to obtain an application package please contact Elisabeth Bradshaw on 9492 9719 or email elisabeth.bradshaw@dsr.wa.gov.au
Equine Shiatsu & Acupuncture (Lecturer) Tom Ebejer from the is coming to Busselton June 19th 23rd to run practical units in Equine Shiatsu & Acupuncture Enquiries to: Peta White (08) 9753 1202
Communtiy Service Exchange Students To All EFA Members, AFS Intercultural Programs has two Community Service Exchange students arriving in August. I am a volunteer for this organisation and thought that because these two students are horsey that we might be able to find them host families within the WA Equestrian Community? Both students have work in the city, they are volunteers to the not for profit organisations that they are assigned to. The obligations of the host families are that they provide them with food and accommodation free of charge, provide them with support and welcome them as part of their families. Ideally the students need to be able to access public transport so that they can get to their jobs each day. The students arrive in early August and are here for 5 months. Please feel free to give me a call if you can help out or if you have any questions, Kind regards, Liz Benson Ph9526 2006 or 0419 949415
NAGMART PROMOTION Win a trip to Equitana! I'm sure we would all love to win a trip to this fabulous event. Each year it just gets bigger and bigger with more stands, entertainment and competitions. Because of last years cancellation due to EI we can be sure that this year's event will be bigger and better than ever. For your chance to be the lucky recipient of a free trip to Equitana click HERE
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