Greenlands NSEA SJ and JWS National Qualifiers 20th July

Rosettes and Team prizes are to 2nd place

Individual Rosettes are to 5th place, prizes are to 3rd place

Number Bibs will be needed for all JWS classes.

Inter-Schools Grass Roots Show Jumping Qualifiers

& RPL Show Jumping classes 70-90cm

Grass Roots Qualifiers for the Grass Roots Regional Championships (see website for dates) as well as the NSEA Grass Roots Festival at Hickstead in August 2023
This competition is open to schools from all counties and will count for the

NSEA RPL Points League. The RPL finals are at the NSEA Championships in October

Classes GRA – GRE NSEA Grass Roots Rules apply

Class GRA 40cm Team & Individual Grass Roots Qualifier (may be led/assisted) Judged on style. Not timed

Class GRB 50cm Team & Individual Grass Roots Qualifier (may be assisted) Single phase

Class GRC 60cm Team & Individual Grass Roots Qualifier (may not be assisted) Single phase

Class GRD 5 70cm Team & Individual Grass Roots Qualifier (may not be assisted) Single phase

Classes E-G  NSEA 30cm Rule applies

Class RPLE 70-75 cm RPL Teams & Individuals Open to all Single phase
Class RPLF 80-85cm RPL Teams & Individuals Single phase

Class RPLG 90-95cm RPL Teams & Individuals Single phase

NSEA Rules – For the comprehensive Grass Roots Rules go to NSEA General Rules 2022-23 on the NSEA website. See below for eligibility in the height classes:

Grass Roots Rules for classes 1 – 5   See also NSEA Rules 2022 

GR1) Classes & Eligibility

Grass Roots 40 & 50cm classes (for very novice riders only)

40cm Grass Roots (Riders may be led or assisted)
Classes are judged on rider position and style only over a simple course of fences. 
There is a very generous maximum time only.
Classes may be split into a) led and b) assisted.

There will be an additional prize for the most stylish rider who jumps clear in this class
ANY RIDER who has competed in ANY 70cm class (or higher) on ANY pony at ANY competition (not just NSEA) is NOT eligible for this class, (except h/c if space permits)

50cm Grass Roots. (Riders may be assisted but not led.)
Optimum time. The winner will be the horse/rider combination who have the fewest jumping penalties and are closest to the optimum time.

There will be an additional prize for the most stylish rider who jumps clear in this class

ANY RIDER who has competed in ANY 80cm class (or higher) on ANY pony in ANY competition (not just NSEA) is immediately ineligible for Grass Roots 40 & 50 cm qualifiers & Championship classes.

ANY HORSE/RIDER combination who has qualified for any other NSEA CHAMPIONSHIPS (SJ / JwS CHQ, ECQ, County etc) may not compete in Grass Roots 50cm classes.

Grass Roots 60 & 70cm classes (for novice riders)

60cm Grass Roots
Single phase competitions, no outside assistance.

Horse/ Rider combinations who have completed 4 courses at 80cm (at ANY competition, not just NSEA competitions) may only compete h/c in 60cm classes, unless they ride a different pony.

70cm Grass Roots
Single phase, no outside assistance
Riders jumping at this level are not eligible for 40cm Grass Roots on ANY pony.
Rider / pony combinations jumping at this level are NOT eligible for 50cm classes.

The purpose of the Grass Roots programme is to provide very novice riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but, please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not use Grass Roots competitions as an easy opportunity to “pot hunt,” as it is not in the spirit of the competition.

The top 6 teams & individuals at qualifiers will be eligible to compete at any Regional Grass Roots Championships.

Refunds will not be issued after Close of Entries. Any refund made prior to close of entries will be done so minus £3 admin fee.

Disclaimer Full Terms and Conditions can be found on your entry confirmation from Trybooking. Any competitor ready to compete will have been deemed to have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions.

Show Jumping Classes:-

Warm up 60cm Clear Round. A clear round rosette will be given to all clear rounds in this class. £20 per competitor

Class 1   Mini 70-75cm Team & Individual Qualifier £25
(Riders to be aged under 14 on 1^st January 2024)
Single phase.  All team riders automatically count as individuals.

Class 2   Novice 80-85cm Team & Individual Qualifier £25

Single phase.  All team riders automatically count as individuals.

Class 3   Intermediate 90-95cm Team & Individual Qualifier. £25

Single phase.  All team riders automatically count as individuals

Class 4   1m-1.05 Open Team & Individual Qualifier £25
Single phase.  All team riders automatically count as individuals

Class 5   1.10m Advanced Horse Open Individual Qualifier £25

Single phase. Individuals only

Class 6 110cm Advanced Pony Open Individual Qualifier £25

Warm up 60cm - Clear round only, no placings. Rosettes to clear rounds

Class A   Mini 70-75cm Team & Individual Qualifier
(Riders to be aged under 14 on 1^st January 2024)
All team riders automatically count as individuals.

Class B   Novice 80-85cm Team & Individual Qualifier

All team riders automatically count as individuals.

Class C   Intermediate 90-95cm Team & Individual Qualifier.

All team riders automatically count as individuals

Class D   Open 1m-1.05  Team & Individual Qualifier
All team riders automatically count as individuals

Class E Advanced 1.10 Individual Qualifier Horses Only.

Class F Advanced 1.10 Individual Qualifier Ponies Only.

Rules – NSEA General Rules 2024 - click the link below for the rules.

https://www.nsea.org.uk/rules-1/

Start Times will be available on Northern Equine Event Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Thenorthernestequineevents and the NSEA website at least 2 days before the competition www.nsea.org.uk

Numbers are available from the secretary sited by the arena. You will need a bib for all classes numbers and numbers must be returned to the secretary please after use.

Prize givings will be held approximately 20 mins after the results have been announced. Prize giving will take place by the NSEA Secretaries.. All results will be available on NSEA Results and must be checked by the competitors prior to Prize Giving. Any discrepensies must be told to the secretary before the Prize Giving takes place. Once Prize Giving has commenced, scores are final and cannot be challenged.

Please make sure that the Medical Fee is paid - one per rider per day, regardless of the number of classes entered, this is paid for at the time of entering.

Refunds:- No refunds or transfers after entries have closed. Any refund request prior to close of entries will be subject to a £5 admin fee per competitor. If Northern Equine Events needs to cancel for any reason, entries will be transferred to a different competition.

Late entries after the published closing date, must be paid in cash on the day and will be subject to a late entry fee.

For stabling requirements, please phone Mandy on 07522670911.

Northern Equine Events full Terms and Conditions are printed on your 'ticket' which is sent to you on the confirmation email. Every competitor who arrives will be deemed to have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions. If anone would like these in advance, please email Kathairne.

Disclaimer

Except as otherwise stated below [or in our terms and conditions]:

• all participants undertake activities at NSEA events at their own risk.  Please ensure that you seek and act upon any appropriate medical advice which you receive before undertaking any activity at NSEA events;
• you are strongly advised to acquaint yourselves with the terms of the NSEA insurance cover which is provided to all registered riders and the team manager of member schools; and
• we will not be liable for any acts or omissions of our employees, agents and sub-contractors in relation to any activity at NSEA events or for any loss or damage suffered by you as a result of taking part in any activity at NSEA events .

All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law in relation to any activity at NSEA events are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded.  This does not exclude or limit our liability to you for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or any matter for which it would be illegal for us to exclude or attempt to exclude our liability or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Notwithstanding the above, NSEA’s total liability (including any liability for the acts or omissions of its employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors) in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise arising in connection with your attendance or participation in any activity at NSEA events shall be limited to £5,000,000.

Your Responsibility
All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards on its behalf.

All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition

Child Protection & Safeguarding
If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032  / competition@nsea.org.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact
Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000

TV & Photography

Please note that professional photographers will be present at the Qualifiers and there may also be TV cameras at the Championships.  Please indicate on the entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by our official photographers. Any one may take photos of family members, or a friend or team member. Anyone found to be taking photo's of more than one competittor will be asked to leave and the site. My professional photographer pays handsomly to be there and his income will be protected.