{"id":1397,"date":"2024-04-03T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T11:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/hursley\/?page_id=1397"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:19:10","slug":"branch-selection-policy-for-area-national-competitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/hursley\/branch-selection-policy-for-area-national-competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Branch Selection Policy for Area, Regional &amp; National Competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>WHAT ARE THEY? HOW DO I GET PICKED TO COMPETE? WHO PAYS FOR MY ENTRY?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>WHAT ARE THEY?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">The main Pony Club competitions, run annually are the Regional (PC70 and PC80) and National (PC90 and above) Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Members can qualify for these competitions at the Area 14 Qualifying Competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">These competitions are for the main Pony Club disciplines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Show Jumping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Dressage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Eventing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Tetrathlon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Horse &amp; Pony Care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Quiz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">They are highly prestigious and are considered to be the peak of the competitive year for all PC members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Please do not confuse these competitions with the Mini Championships run by Area 15. This is a Show Jumping competition which can be qualified for via various local branch shows. It is a brilliant event and great taster competition for young members who aspire to compete in the Regional and National Championships when they reach the right levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">The Area qualifiers are usually run in July or August. The Regional and National Championships held towards the end of August.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>HOW DO I GET PICKED TO COMPETE? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>Selection Policy for Area Qualifying Competitions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">The standard at all of these competitions is high, so it is important that those representing Hursley \u00a0are both well prepared and capable of achieving the standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">For example, jumping classes the Regional and National Championship heights can be up to 10cm higher than the class description \u2013 ie 90 will be 90cm at AREAs but maybe 100cm at the Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Selection will be undertaken by the District Commissioner (DC), the discipline coach and Discipline Coordinator ONLY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Selection for individual and team entries to the Area Qualifying Competitions will be in accordance with the following policy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">To be considered for selection you must have attended at least 3 rallies during the year (attending one of our annual camps counts as 1 rally). Whilst we cannot insist that you attend training rallies coached by our team trainer it would be preferred that you do attend at least one of these rallies. The team trainer is, after all, part of the selection team and so it is sensible to be seen by them. Only the DC can authorise an exception to this condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">All team selection will be done as fairly and openly as possible. All members who can demonstrate a commitment to the branch and a desire to compete for the branch can put themselves forwards for selection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">At the beginning of the selection phase, all HPC members will be invited to express their interest in representing their branch at Area Competitions. Please use the \u2018Online Form\u2019 that will be posted on the \u2018Teams\u2019 page of the HPC website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Please Note: The Pony Club Rules state that \u2018The DC is required to certify that the competitor is a member of their branch at the closing date for entries and that they and their horse\/pony are eligible to compete at the level they are entered for at the area competition. The DC must also be satisfied that each member entered is capable and competent enough to take part at the level at which they want to compete.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Selection will take into account both the commitment of the individual and their performance in previous competitions, at rallies and in training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">You must be able to demonstrate evidence of regular competitions, at the appropriate level, on the horse \/ pony you are proposing to enter. Competitions can be affiliated, unaffiliated or Pony Club Competitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">You must attend Team Training during the assessment phase and in preparation for AREAs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Other selection criteria will include evidence that you are an active and committed member of the HPC and are involved in a wide range of PC activities including fund raising and volunteering at branch events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">You must be available to compete at NATIONAL or REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS should you qualify. Please check the dates before you put yourself forward for the Area competition!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">If you are selected to represent HPC at any of these competitions, you are expected to stay, regardless of your results, for the prize giving. This is usually at the end of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">We will seek to manage expectations during the team selection process. Disappointment is inevitable; however, we hope that those who fail to meet the selection criteria will have a plan for how to achieve it the following year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>WHO PAYS FOR MY ENTRY?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Hursley aims to support members who are selected for the Area Qualifying Competitions and who qualify for the Regional and National Championships by contributing to their entry fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Hursley\u2019s ability to fund these entry fees is dependent on the club running several successful events during the year. Showjumping and Arena Eventing competitions and our Hunter Trial for example. All members are expected to help at these events to ensure that these funds are available. Any other fundraising suggestions will be welcomed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Assuming funds are available Hursley will contribute to entry fees as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">AREA QUALIFIERS: Hursley aims to pay 50% of all entry fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">REGIONAL &amp; NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Hursley aims to pay 100% of all entry fees and for one nights stabling should it be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">If Hursley has a team competing at Area, Regional or National competitions they will endeavour to pay for the disciplines Team Trainer to attend as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Reimbursement of entry and stabling fees will be made after the member has competed at the relevant competition. Receipts should be presented to the branch Treasurer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>THE MINI CHAMPIONSHIPS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">Although these championships are not officially recognised by The Pony Club we recognise how much our young members get out of competing at them. The are a brilliant introduction to competing at a large and busy venue. As a result Hursley will endeavour to support members competing at them. Support depends on funds available and will be agreed by the committee when the number of members competing becomes clear. Hursley may contribute towards:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">The Team Trainer attending the competition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #002169\">Entry Fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\"><strong>THE SPRING FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #002169\">We encourage our members to enter the Spring Festival Area Qualifiers and the Championships should they qualify. Unfortunately we are not able to support member&#8217;s entry fees or contribute to the Team Trainer attending the competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #002169\">Updated: March 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Approved By: The District Commissioner and Branch Committee<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/hursley\/branch-selection-policy-for-area-national-competitions\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Branch Selection Policy for Area, Regional &amp; National Competitions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":160,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1397","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Branch Selection Policy for Area, Regional &amp; 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