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2008 Southwest Dressage Championships Rules
Rules
for Qualifying
Rules for Qualifying
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A horse/rider combination may qualify for
the SWDC Championship by earning two qualifying scores in qualifying
classes at SWDC recognized shows within the qualifying period. Qualifying
classes are the highest test at each level, or a freestyle at that level.
Winning or placing in the class is not necessary as long as the score is
earned. These scores must be earned at two different competitions from
two different judges. Important Note: The Championships are
November 1-4, 2007 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX.
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A $6.00 fee is added to the regular entry
fee when entering a Qualifying Class at a SWDC recognized competition.
Five dollars of this fee is allocated for prize money at the
Championships. The remaining $1.00 of the fee is to provide for the
volunteers’ services at the Championships. |
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The
qualifying year is from October 2, 2006 thru September 30, 2007. |
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One score may be earned at a show that is
not approved by the SWDC as long as:
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The show is outside of Region 9 and
recognized by USEF/USDF. |
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The rider submits the score (a copy of
the front of a signed dressage test) and a fee of $25.00 to the SWDC
Secretary within two weeks after the show. If the score is not received
within the two weeks, it will not apply. |
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A
horse/rider combination having won the Championships at a certain level
may not compete at that level or below in the Championships in subsequent
years (except Grand Prix). However, the horse may compete at any level
with a different rider. |
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The SWDC Secretary will place all
qualified horse/rider combinations on the SWDC website (www.swdressage.org)
as the shows send in their score reports. If the rider does not find
their name within 45 days of qualifying, they should contact and confirm
their scores with the SWDC qualifying secretary. |
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A
horse/rider combination may move up a level during the year but at the
Championship show may only compete at two consecutive levels including
both the Open Show and the Championships. |
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Each rider must declare the division in
which they are competing prior to each attempt at a qualifying ride at
SWDC qualifying shows or for a score submitted under Rule 4 (Amateur,
Open, or Junior/Young Rider) and must provide proof of eligibility in the
case of Amateur and Junior/Young Riders. Adult Amateur and Junior/Young
Riders may also qualify for the Open division. Separate scores must be
earned for each division. At the Championships, they must enter each
division separately although they will only ride once. |
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In
qualifying classes with more than one judge, scores among the judges of
the ride will be averaged. For purposes of obtaining qualifying scores
from two judges, so long as one judge in the judging combination is
changed, it will constitute a different judge. |
Rules for Competing in SWDC Championships
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Riders do not have to be U.S. citizens nor
have their horse registered with the USA Equestrian/USDF. |
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Only two consecutive levels may be ridden
at the Championships. |
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All
national-level riders may carry a whip and have their test called. FEI
riders may carry a whip but may not have a caller. |
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The top three riders are required to
return mounted for the awards ceremonies in order to receive their awards. |
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Riders should wear their Medals at all
times during the show (except while riding). |
Rules for Qualifying Competitions
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Shows must be recognized by the USEF, USDF and the
SWDC to hold SWDC qualifying classes. |
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Shows must be within Region 9 or the Contiguous
States to receive SWDC recognition. |
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Recognition for SWDC may be applied for by completing
an application and mailing the application and a $35/show recognition fee
to the SWDC Treasurer. Application are available from the SWDC
Treasurer. Shows must apply for recognition 60 days prior to the first
day of the show or the fee will be $150. |
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Show will charge a $6 surcharge fee for each rider
that signs up for an SWDC qualifying ride. Only one check will be submitted by the
show and will made to the SWDC.
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Results and the surcharge fees must be postmarked within ten calendar days of the closing day of the competition. No
results will be considered submitted without fees. Fines will be charged
of $50 per day for late results. It is recommended that shows send
results certified mail in order to verify date.
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If fines are not paid they will be added to the
amount of dues for the ensuing year and future competitions dates will not
be awarded until both penalties and dues have been paid. |
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Only one qualifying class may be offered at each
level per day of each show however only one score will count towards
qualifying. |
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Shows held the final two weekends of the qualifying
year must submit their results in three days of the final day of
competition. However, these results may be faxed within the three days
and the official results would need to submitted according to the above
rule #5. |
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Checks returned Non-Sufficient Funds will be charged
$50. |
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Should a show cancel their show no fees will be
refunded. Changes of date must notify the SWDC Secretary within 30 days
of the show. |
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No show will be recognized by the SWDC that has not
paid in full all past obligations. |
Rules for Hosting SWDC Championship
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Application to hold
the Championships must be made thirty days prior to the Region 9 Annual
Meeting in order to be approved by the SWDC Board of Directors.
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The Championships must
be held in Region 9. |
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All judges must be
approved by the SWDC Board of Directors prior to their hiring. |
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Closing date is to be
three days after the final qualifying date. |
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SWDC Championships
entry fees should not be less than $40 nor more than $60. |
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A draft of the prize
list must be submitted to the SWDC Director no later than four months
prior to the first day of the competition. |
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Prize lists must be
mailed to all SWDC qualifiers. The list of qualifiers will be made
available from the Qualifying Secretary. All Qualifying entries must be
accepted as long as they are postmarked by closing date. |
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Multiple judges
should be used at all levels and it is recommended that at least 50% of
the judges hired to officiate the SWDC Championship reside outside of
Region 9. |
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Scheduling:
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All Junior/Young Rider Championship classes Second Level and below must be
held on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Fourth Level and
FEI classes should be scheduled accordingly with Great American
Insurance Group/USDF Region 9
Championships in order that no horse has to ride more than one test in a
day; i.e. Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges, Prix. St. Georges and
Intermediaire I, Intermediaire 1 and 2, Intermediaire 2 and Grand Prix. |
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In the case that a
freestyle has to be on the same day as the open championship they
should be spaced as far apart as possible in order to allow the horse
time to rest. |
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Time should be
allocated for formal mounted awards ceremonies. It does not have to be
at the end of each class but can be with all divisions being awarded at
one time. |
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The show secretary
must verify that all entrants in the SWDC Championships have qualified. A
list will be provided by closing date of all riders on record that have
qualified. However, this list will not be complete due to late qualifying
shows. As soon as the complete list is available, the Qualifying
Secretary will fax the official list. This will not be any later than
seven days of the final qualifying show. No rider may compete that is
not qualified according to the SWDC Qualifying Secretary. |
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The SWDC Appeals
Committee will consist of the SWDC Board of Directors present at the
Championships and a representative from the Horse Show Management. |
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The Championship Show
will receive $1 of the $6 surcharge that has been collected throughout the
year to provide services for their volunteers such as meals, t-shirts,
accommodations, etc. |
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The Championship show
will submit a check to the SWDC no later than 30 days after the last day
of the show for an amount of $20/championship ride. These fees provide
for the SWDC Medals and other awards that the SWDC furnishes to the
Championship show. |
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The Championship show
will submit to the SWDC within 60 days of the last day of the show a
financial statement for the show. |
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Championship show
managers should try to attend the SWDC Annual Meeting in the year of
their Championship and the year following their show. |
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