Triathlon & Tetrathlon Events

North Cornwall Hunt Branch of the Pony Club

Tetrathlon.  Saturday  5^th July/Sunday 6^th July 08

Please make cheques payable to “North Cornwall Branch of the Pony Club”.

DISCLAIMER

Neither the organisers, nor any person acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.  The organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.  For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all the Officials and Stewards.

DIRECTIONS TO PENDAVEY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

A30 Launceston – Bodmin

Take the Bodmin exit off the A30.  At T junction turn right, at mini roundabout go right (2^nd turn off sign posted Wadebridge)  Next mini roundabout go right sign posted Wadebridge A389.  Follow this road for approx 5 miles.  Take 2^nd left as you go through Washaway sign posted Pendavey 1 ¾ miles.

A30 Redruth – Wadebridge

Follow signs for Wadebridge – Royal Cornwall Showground on right.  At roundabout take 2^nd exit sign posted Bodmin.  Turn right at Sladesbridge House pub.  Pendavey at very top of hill.

DIRECTIONS TO DRAGON LEISURE CENTRE from Pendavey

Go back onto A389 and follow signs to Bodmin.  Straight over mini roundabout and take 2^nd exit at next roundabout. Over narrow bridge,  at T junction go right and straight over mini roundabout.  Take 2^nd exit off next roundabout to Dragon.

DIRECTIONS TO PORTH VALLEY

A30 Launceston - Bodmin

Turn off A30 at Victoria/Roche B3274.  At roundabout take 2^nd exit Newquay B3059.  Continue on this road for approx 3 miles,  then take a right sign posted RAF St Mawgan, then 1^st left.  Porth  Valley approx ½ mile on right.

A30 Redruth

Turn off A30 at Wadebridge A39.  Continue following signs Wadebridge.  At 2^nd roundabout take 1^st exit B3059 Newquay.  Continue on this road for approx 3 miles, then take a right sign posted RAF St Mawgan, then 1^st left.  Porth Valley approx ½ mile on right.

AREA 15/16 TETRATHLON COMMITTEE

PONY CLUB AREA 14/15/16 TETRATHLON COMPETITION

Sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors

Saturday 12th July 2008 and Sunday 13th July 2008

                                                                Age on 1.1. 08                      Shoot                      Run                        Swim

Class1   Senior Boys                                    Under 21                10m turning targets                        3000m                         4mins

Class2   Senior Girls                                    Under 21                10m turning targets                        1500m                         3mins

Class 3  Intermediate Boys                           Under 21                10m turning targets                        2000m                         3mins

Class 4  Intermediate Girls                           Under 21                10m turning targets                        1500m                         3mins

Class 5  Junior Boys                                     Under 15                7m turning targets                          1500m                         3mins

Class 6  Junior Girls                                    Under 15                 7m turning targets                          1500m                         3min

Class 7  Minimus Boys                                 Under 12                 7m static targets                            1000m                          2mins

Class 8  Minimus Girls                                 Under 12                  7m static targets                            1000m                          2mins

SATURDAY 12th JULY 2008

Shooting          Truro School 9.00am.

Briefing           Between Senior and Novice Shooting approx 10.30am

Swimming    Truro School from 10.a.m.

SUNDAY 13^th JULY 2008

Riding- At Chyverton Park, Zelah, Nr Truro, Cornwall                                                                10.00am

             (By kind permission of  Mr and Mrs Nick Holman)

Running-At Chyverton Park                                                                                                         2.00pm

These times are approximate. Detailed times and directions will be sent at close of entries.

Class 1and 2 will ride a Max.3’7” (110cm) course

Class 3and 4 will ride a Max 3’3” (100cm) course

Class 5and 6 will ride a Max 3’ (91cm) course

Class 7and 8 will ride a Max 2’6” (76cm) course

Medical Armbands must be worn for the Riding Phase for all classes, and hats must be tagged

This Competition will run to the rules of the 2008 Tetrathlon Rule Book. Please note the Qualifications for Intermediate Competitors and their horses

TEAMS: Teams of 3-4 (3 to count) may be entered in each class

Classes 5, 6,7& 8 This is the Junior/Mini Area competition for Area 14. We welcome Juniors & Minis from any area to compete in this as a ‘Friendly’

Areas 15/16 are holding their own Junior and Mini Area Competition separately in September.

ENTRY FEE: Classes 1,2,3,4. £30.00 per competitor Classes 5,6,7,8, £24.00 per competitor

Cheques payable to Area 15/16 Tetrathlon Committee

Closing date for entries Fri 27 June 2008

Entries and enquiries to:

Gill Allenby Greenbank Middlemoor Tavistock Devon PL19 9DY 07855529272 jamesandgill.middlemoor@virgin.net                                                 01822 615349

Rosettes:

Each Area is scored separately

                    Teams to Fourth in each Class

                                Individuals to Sixth in each Class

                                Best Shoot, Swim, and Run in each Class

                                1400 Ride in each Class

Refreshments      Available on both days

Dogs               To be kept on a lead at all times.

Fence Judges

Each Branch entering is asked to nominate 2 Adults to act as Fence Judges during the Riding Phase on Sunday. Please submit names on attached form and send them with the entry form.

Legal Liability

Neither the Organizers, nor any person acting on their behalf, accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to competitors, spectators or any person or property whatsoever.

Health and Safety

The Organizers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organizer and all the officials and stewards.

Photographic Rights

Competitors and their guardians give permission for any photographic and /or film or TV footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in Pony Club events to be used in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of The Pony Club and/ or official sponsors of The Pony Club.  Please sign that you agree to this on your entry form

Directions to Truro School

From the A30 or from St Austell - approaching Truro either on the A3076 (off the A30) or on the A39 from St Austell, follow the A 39 down Tregolls Road to the first roundabout (Trafalgar roundabout) Take the first left off the roundabout - St Clement’s Hill - with the Police Station on the left.

If coming through Truro from the West on the A39 go straight over the Tesco roundabout and take the right hand turning off the next roundabout (Trafalgar roundabout)  - St Clement’s Hill.

From Trafalgar Roundabout go up St Clement’s Hill and take the first turning on the right  (Trennick Lane ) which leads to Truro School. Parking will be signposted.

Directions to Chyverton Park, Zelah

Travelling from North: Go past windmills at Carland Cross on the A30 travelling towards Redruth. After about 2 miles at Zelah by-pass turn left(sign posted Shortlanesend / Goonhavern).At T junction turn left. At X roads go straight across (sign posted Goonhavern).At next X roads turn left.At next T junction turn left. At next T junction turn left. After3/10ths of mile entrance is on right hand side.

Travelling form South : Go past ‘Town and Country Garage’ on A30, after about 1 mile take the first left turn at Marazanvose entrance will be on your right hand side.

CATTISTOCK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB

TETRATHLON

Tuesday 12th August 2008

Church Farm, Ryme Intrinseca, Sherborne, Dorset

&

Princes Place, Closworth, Yeovil, Somerset

Shoot & Swim at Church Farm DT9 6JX

Run & Ride at Princes Place BA22 9RH

Class 1 Minimus Girls 11 and under on 1^st Jan 2008

Class 2 Minimus Boys 11 and under on 1^st Jan 2008

Class 3 Junior Girls 14 and under on 1^st Jan 2008

Class 4 Junior Boys 14 and under on 1^st Jan 2008

Rules:

To be run according to Pony Club Tetrathlon Rules 2008

Class 1 & 2:     Shoot: 7m both hands, Swim: 2 minutes, Run: 1000m  

                        Ride:    9 & Under:      Level 1 (Approx 60cms)

                                    Minis:              Level 2 (Approx 75cms)

Class 3 & 4:     Shoot: 7m one hand, Swim: 3 minutes, Run: 1500m  

                        Ride:    Level 2/3 (Approx 90cms)

Competitors can opt to ride a lower level course but will incur a penalty of 400 points.  9 & Unders can opt to ride the level 2 course if they wish.  Please let the secretary know on the day.

Awards

The first six individuals in each class

The first four teams in each class

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd shoot, swim and run in mini class

1^st shoot, swim and run in junior class

Clear round riding

Additional rosettes for highest placed 9 years and under (on 01/01/08)

in classes 1 & 2 combined. (Please indicate eligibility)

1^st – 6^th individual

1^st – 3^rd individual run, shoot and swim

 Entries:

£18/competitor or £15 each for 2 or more from the same family. The closing date is Wednesday 6^th August.

Cheques made payable to ’The Cattistock Hunt Branch of the Pony Club’.  Please send to:

Ms L Townsend

Alder House Farm

Cosmore

Dorchester

DT2 7TW

lintownsend@hotmail.co.uk

Times:

Will be available on the PC website, or include email on the entry form or please telephone:

 01300 345306/07790 549 705 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 9th August.

Refreshments available:  At Princes Place.

Disclaimer: Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of the event to which these rules apply nor any of their agents, employees or representatives accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.

Health & Safety:  Please note that riders in classes 3 and 4 should not wear fixed peaks on their riding hats.  It is also recommended that riders in other classes do not wear fixed peaks.  It is compulsory that all riders wear long sleeves.

Site Cleanliness:  Please would everyone keep both sites clean and tidy and pick up all of their horses’ droppings.  Thank you. 

CATTISTOCK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB TETRATHLON

12th August 2008