Events

Area 8 Quiz 2024 Pony Club Qualifier for National Quiz

Suffolk

TRAVEL UPDATE:  For those planning to use the eastbound A14 from Cambridge to Risby tomorrow – there is an ongoing problem with flooding and lane closures near Newmarket (between junction 37 and 38) with delays of up to 2 hours at peak times.

 

Area 8 Quiz 2024 Pony Club Qualifier for National Quiz is being organised by Suffolk Pony Club and the booking agent is Equine Bookings

About this Event

Organised By:  THE SUFFOLK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB AREA 8 BRANCH & CENTRE QUALIFIERS for THE PONY CLUB NATIONAL QUIZ FINAL

Please Note:  Entries may only be made by Area 8 Pony Club Branch or Centre officials on behalf of their members

 

Useful Dates & Times
Event Opens: 03/03/2024 00:00
Booking Closes: 24/02/2024 23:55
Withdrawal Date: 28/02/2024
Times Issued: 28/02/2024 (not before 6pm)
(On Horse Events Website)
Course Walking: 30/11/-0001 00:00 - 30/11/-0001 00:00
Event Contacts
Organiser
Suffolk Pony Club
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Booking
Mini Competition PC Centres
£44.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Team of 4. Ages to be 10 years and under on 1st January 2024 with one member to be 8 years and under on 1st January 2024. Read More…

Only one team per centre initially. We will accept additonal entries if there is space.

Closed
Mini Competition PC Branches
£44.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Team of 4. Ages to be 10 years and under on 1st January 2024 with one member to be 8 years and under on 1st January 2024. Read More…

Only one team per branch initially. We will accept additonal entries if there is space.

Closed
Junior Senior Centres
£44.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Team of 4. Ages to be under 25 years on 1st January 2024. Two members to be 13 years and under. Two members of any age between 11 and 25. Read More…

Only one team per centre initially. We will accept additonal entries if there is space.

Closed
Junior Senior Branches
£44.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Team of 4. Ages to be under 25 years on 1st January 2024. Two members to be 13 years and under. Two members of any age between 11 and 25. Read More…

Only one team per branch initially. We will accept additonal entries if there is space.

Closed
Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes

Withdrawal Date: 28/02/2024


No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.

In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded minus an admin fee of £5.00 per horse and rider combination (Booking fees are non refundable)

After the closing date please contact the event Organiser dc.suffolk@pcuk.org to make any changes

Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Organiser dc.suffolk@pcuk.org

Location
Address
Risby Village Hall
Aylmer Close
near Bury St Edmunds
IP28 6RT
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Directions
Entry information

All entries should be made online at the following link:  www.horse-events.co.uk  Entry Fee: £44/team This is a single booking form process and entries will not be confirmed without payment.  All entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee which will be stated online on a per class basis.   Branches and Centres will need to make entries on behalf of their teams. In doing so they are certifying the eligibility. Teams should ideally consist of four members, but teams of three may be entered. Branches and Centres may enter one Mini Team and one Junior/Senior Team. Additional teams may be accepted if there is space.  Please contact Jane Crawford by email (suffolk@pcuk.org) if you have additional teams and we will add you to a wait list.   The following information will be needed when making entries:  PC membership number, member name, member DOB, Pony Club Branch or Centre, Team contact name & phone number.   Team amendments before the closing date can be made online by logging into your Horse Events account under ‘My Bookings’.  If you need to cancel an entry before the closing date, please email info@horse-events.co.uk For full details of eligibility and further information about the quiz please refer to the Pony Club Website (https://pcuk.org/members/non-ridden-competitions/the-pony-club-quiz/)

Eligibilty

For full details of eligibility and further information about the quiz please refer to the Pony Club Website (https://pcuk.org/members/non-ridden-competitions/the-pony-club-quiz/)ook-

Timetable

Mini Competition – morning (exact start time to be confirmed) Junior/Senior Competition – afternoon (exact start time to be confirmed)

Prizes & Prize Giving

Team rosettes to 6th place for both Mini and Junior/Senior Competitions. Branches and Centres will not be separated.  The winning Branch and Centre in each competition will qualify for the National Final (to be held on Saturday 20th April 2024 at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club).

Additional Details

• Centres and Branches should provide two helpers per team, to assist with the running of the quiz.  No equestrian knowledge is needed, and all equipment will be provided. • What to Wear:  Competitors should dress in an appropriate manner, suitable for representing their Branch or Centre.  Pony club sweatshirt, polo shirt or jacket is suggested, with comfortable trousers and footwear. • Plenty of free parking is available at the Village Hall (directions will be on Pony Club Results nearer to the date of the competition).  Also note, there is a children’s playground in the grounds of the Village Hall. • Could each team please bring a food donation (plate of savouries or a cake) to share.  Hot and cold drinks will be provided, but it would be useful if competitors brought their own water bottle. • There will be an optional mascot competition with a Mini and a Junior/Senior winner.

Terms and Conditions

Legal Liability

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 any event to which these rules apply, nor the Pony Club, nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever.

Health, Safety & Welfare

The Organisers of this event 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 Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.