The N.E.H. Newmarket & Thurlow Spring Tetrathlon/Triathlon 2024

Triathlon/Tetrathlon is open to current Pony Club members only. Ages as at 1st January 2024 N.B. Anyone who has not reached their 8th birthday by the date of the competition (6.4.2024) may only compete in Classes A and B. ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 25th MARCH – NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Times will be posted on Pony Club Results on 3rd April after 6pm

TETRATHLON CLASSES Rosettes to 6th Place in ALL individual classes. Medals for best Shoot/Bean Bag Throw score, Swim & Run in all classes. Team rosettes to 3rd place – a team to comprise 3 or 4 competitors from the same Pony Club in the same age group (best three scores to count). Teams can be mixed. Please use attached Entry Form TRIATHLON CLASSES Rosettes to 6th Place in ALL individual classes. NO TEAM CLASSES.

PROTECTIVE OR PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR SHOOTING AT ALL LEVELS AND ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL SHOOTING AT 7 METRES. Clean shoes MUST be worn at the Pool NO DOGS ALLOWED AT WALTONS PARK, THE SWIMMING POOL OR HORSEHEATH XC COURSE DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE AT WALTONS CREPES, BACON ROLLS, TOASTIES, HOT SOUP, COFFEE, TEA, COLD DRINKS, ETC – YUMMY!

N&T SPRING TRIATHLON/TETRATHLON 2024 RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1. In any dispute the decision of The Official Steward shall be final. The Official Steward reserves the right to amend, alter or cancel all or any of the conditions without notice.
2. Rules are in accordance with the Pony Club Tetrathlon Rule Book 2024, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.pcuk.org 
3. EXCEPT THE SWIM PHASE WHICH WILL BE RUN UNDER 2023 RULES – NO DIVING CERTIFICATED REQUIRED
4. Strictly NO dogs allowed
5. Please could ALL competitors check in with the secretary on arrival
6. Shoot targets can be collected from the secretary 
7. Competitors must be at the start of each event at least 15 minutes before they are due to compete.
8. No person under the age of 18 may be in possession of or carry an air pistol unless in the presence of The Chief Range Officer or Firing Point Steward.
9. Safety flags (safety line can be strimmer cord), must be inserted in all pistols at all times except when the safety flag removal is authorised by the Firing Point Steward. To demonstrate that air guns are unloaded, safety flags (safety lines) must be long enough to extend through the full length of the barrel.
10. Guns must be kept in boxes until instructed otherwise by the shooting steward.
11. Protective or prescription glasses are recommended for the Shoot Phase at all levels and are mandatory for Shooting at 7 metres.
12. Substantial shoes (that do not reach the anklebone but which cover the whole foot – e.g. trainers, must be worn for the Shoot as well as long trousers/track suit bottoms.
13. Competitors must be 8 years old or over on 6/4/2024 to be allowed to Shoot. 
14. Beanbags will be judged from where the Velcro attaches to the ‘target’.
15. Scored targets can be collected from the Secretary. These must be checked and signed for before being taken away. No queries can be upheld once targets have been removed. Any targets not removed 1 hour after completion of shooting will be taken as approved..
16. Only one person per competitor allowed ‘poolside’
17. There will be no Diving Blocks used in any Classes.
18. Running will take place at one minute intervals in number order. Please bring your own clearly & boldly written run numbers in A5 size, x 2 as well as 8 safety pints to attach them to your run vest.  

RIDE PHASE will be run in accordance with Pony Club Tetrathlon Rules 2024.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TADPOLES (CLASS C & D) WILL RIDE BEFORE THE BEANIES (CLASS A & B) & IN NUMBER ORDER.

19. Competitors in Classes C – J may ride in the class below but will incur 500 penalties.  This must be declared when entering   N.B. There will be a number of ‘L’ fences in Classes E – J.                            Beanies may be lead or assisted (500 penalties)

20. PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR OWN NUMBER BIBS & RIDE NUMBERS (2 x A4) FOR ALL CLASSES A – J INCLUSIVE

21. ALL HORSES/PONIES MUST BE FULLY & CORRECTLY VACCINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PONY CLUB TETRATHLON RULE BOOK 2024 PASSPORTS WILL BE RANDOMLY CHECKED.  IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUND.

22. It is the responsibility of every competitor to ensure that their hat and body protector complies with The Pony Club 2024. Rules and are compulsory for all competitors. These will be checked & any competitor not wearing one that does complies with current Pony Club standards will NOT be able to compete. If your hat is NOT tagged with the current PINK hat tag please go, unmounted, with your hat to the collecting ring steward. N.B. NEW BODY PROTECTOR RULE FOR 2024 FOR ALL CLASSES ALL BODY PROTECTORS MUST MEET BETA 2018 LEVEL 3 STANDARD (BLUE & BLACK LABEL)

23. WHIP RULE:  Please adhere to Pony Club Whip Rules 2023: The whip must be “padded”.  The maximum length of the whip is 70cm and must be no less than 45cm.  Excessive use of the whip anywhere at the venue will result in disqualification. 24. Legal Liability:  Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, 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. Entries are only accepted on this basis.