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OFFICIALS NEWSLETTER

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WELCOME

The 2018 EA Reaccreditation process for National Dressage and Show Horse Judges is coming to a close.  There is still some Seminar/Workshop activity around the states if you still require one. Please contact me if your name is not showing on the EA web search officials list.

 For Jumping, Eventing, Driving, Vaulting, Medication Control and Measuring Officials, this is a reminder that you are due to submit EA Reaccreditation forms on the 31st March 2019.  You are required to attend a Seminar once every three years and provide proof of active officiating. Check with your State branch if a Seminar is still required.

Don’t forget that if you are planning overseas officiating trips, please share your experience at 'Officials Insight' http://www.equestrian.org.au/officials/insight 

Di Saunders, Pathway Manager - Officials.

FREE ONLINE COURSE FOR OFFICIALS 

EA recommends completion of the following two free generic e-learning courses for new Officials, brought to you by the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.

REMINDER TO JUMPING JUDGES

It is really important that you forward scoresheets to your State Branch as soon as possible.  Many people rely on these scores (to enter correct events, to check eligibility for events, leaderboards etc). Whilst the following rule has been included as a reminder of your obligation, the EAJC would also like to ask if you would make a note on the scoresheet of any fall that you witness in an arena while you are judging.  The aim is to investigate the collection of data similar to Eventing to track risks and your help here is really appreciated.

(Article 283 – Points System for Jumping Horses - Points: It is the responsibility of the Judge to forward the correctly completed scores and results sheets to the relevant Equestrian Australia State office within 14 days of the completion of the Competition. The National Jumping points system is based on an allocation of points to the top three places in Competitions which count for points.)

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2018 FEI EVENTING COURSE – TAUPO NZ

It was NZ’s turn to host the FEI Eventing courses this year, and a large cohort of Australian Eventing Officials headed off to the Taupo event on the weekend of the 12-13 May to either reaccredit or promote their qualification. 

JUMPING FEI COURSE DESIGNERS LEARN WITH WERNER DEEG

Werner Deeg (GER), straight after building at NZ Horse of the Year and the Sydney Royal Easter Show, conducted two courses for our FEI Course Designers.  Werner was assisted by John Vallance (AUS).  

OFFICIALS TOP-UP INSURANCE

More information on this scheme will be available in next month’s newsletter.  Please remember that the policy runs from 1st July to 30th June.

DRESSAGE JUDGE EDUCATORS/MENTORS

A workshop titled “Judge education and development – moving forward from 2018” will be held in Caboolture, Queensland on the 27 August and is open to all Dressage Judge Educators and Mentors.  Enquiries to Karen at herald_adsl@hotkey.net.au

From 14 to 20 May 2018, Equestrian Australia is running a Mental Health Awareness Week within the equestrian community on social media platforms. Stay tuned with the hashtag #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and feel free, like others to share YOUR story.

EVENTING OFFICIAL

Don't miss the National Eventing SAFETY Rule Changes to Annex D. These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety within the sport. View HERE .

You can also access the new article published by Roger Kane, EA National Safety Officer, "Enjoy Eventing, Reduce your Risk" by clicking HERE.

COURSE CALENDAR

OFFICIALS UPCOMING COURSES

·  Wed 6 June: Medication Control Stewards, Victoria

·  Sat 23/Sun 24 June: WA Officials Forum

·   Wed 18 July: EA Steward – Dressage in Qld

·   Fri 20th July: FEI Vet Testing course - SYD

·   Sat 21/Sun 22 June: FEI Vet General course – SYD

·   18/19 August: FEI Level 1 Eventing – Tamworth NSW

·   3-4 October: FEI Driving Judges – Tamworth NSW

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