{"id":1183,"date":"2025-06-02T06:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T05:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/?page_id=1183"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T08:02:59","slug":"parent-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/parent-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent information"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-065752.png\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h1>How to book a Rally<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Calendar to view the available activities. Use the filter to select specific activities to view or scroll through them all to see the full programme, including not just branch activities, but Area 7 and National as well.<\/li>\n<li>Click on Book Now and you will be taken to the booking platform with full details of the event.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend you register your details with EntryMaster so that the system will autofill, saving time the next time you book. You will receive an email confirming any bookings you make.<\/li>\n<li>A waitlist system is in operation so if you find a rally is full, you will be notified that you have been added to the waitlist. Should a suitable place become available the organiser will trigger an email offering you a place to book on and pay.\u00a0 This place can be accepted or declined.<\/li>\n<li>The booking system does keep a record of all your bookings so you can go back in and check. Alternatively,\u00a0 keep a note on your calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Should you find at anytime that you need to cancel please notify the organiser immediately. If this is within 48 hours of the event please notify by text or call only.\u00a0 Emails at this late stage may get missed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/calendar\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                        Calendar                                        <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                <\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/01\/Cancellation.png\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h1>Cancellation Policy<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Rally\/training sessions close 1 week before the event. Cancellation up to this date will be given a full refund minus the booking fee.<\/li>\n<li>No refunds will be given for cancellation within 1 week of the event, unless the place is filled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/westmidlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/11\/Training_image_6_1270x850.jpg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h1>Rally Groups<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Groups will be put together once the rally\/training has closed.<\/li>\n<li>An message will be posted on the Branch What&#8217;s App group notifying you of your group and time slot approximately 3 days before the event.<\/li>\n<li>When putting groups together we take into account many items such as peer groups, riding standards and time requests. We cannot always guarantee to meet these requests, but we try our best.<\/li>\n<li>If there are any spare places needing filling, these will be advertised on our What&#8217;s App Group group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Branch Group Guide<\/h3>\n<h6>General rallies and camp<\/h6>\n<p>Lead Rein\/ Starters<\/p>\n<p>Mini&#8217;s &#8211; 8yrs &amp; Under<\/p>\n<p>Juniors &#8211; 9-11yrs<\/p>\n<p>Intermediates &#8211; 12-14yrs<\/p>\n<p>Seniors &#8211; 15yrs +<\/p>\n<p>For individual sports groups can be selected by parents when booking.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 fallback-bg\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" 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With this in mind, we\u2019d like to address a matter that can significantly affect the experience of riders, coaches, and fellow parents alike: <strong>coaching from the sidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated, qualified coaches who give their time and expertise to help our riders thrive. Unfortunately, we have recently received concerns from coaches and parents regarding sideline coaching\u2014ranging from simple remarks like <em>\u201cshorten your reins\u201d<\/em> to more detailed instructions throughout a session.<\/p>\n<p>While we truly appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to your child\u2019s progress, we <strong>respectfully ask that all parents refrain from giving coaching instructions<\/strong> from outside the arena.<\/p>\n<h3>Why This Matters:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Multiple voices can distract riders, particularly younger ones, increasing the risk of accidents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Riders must be able to concentrate fully on their pony and their coach without outside interference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respect for Coaches<\/strong>: Unsolicited input undermines the authority and effectiveness of our coaches, making their job harder and the session less productive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Development<\/strong>: Allowing children to learn directly from their coach builds confidence, independence, and decision-making skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We understand that many of you are experienced riders yourselves, and it\u2019s natural to feel emotionally invested in your child\u2019s performance\u2014whether in a casual session or at a competition. However, <strong>the best way to support your child is by trusting the process, encouraging effort, and celebrating progress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once your child is in the care of our coaches, please let them take the lead. Your <strong>encouragement, positivity, and respect<\/strong> are vital to creating a constructive and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your continued support and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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\/westmidlands\/parent-information\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Parent information<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":304,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1183","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>Parent information - 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