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REGIONAL CDS CHAPTER ADULT AMATEUR COMPETITION
SOUTHERN PRIZE LIST
Mission - Goals - Eligibility
Mission:
The mission of these competitions is to provide an opportunity for all CDS Adult Amateur riders to qualify and compete against others of similar skills and experience. The regional nature of these shows will help provide our membership with a developmental path to gain competitive experience, to promote excellence and increase awareness of and support for CDS Chapters.
Goals:
#1 – For the riders: These competitions will provide a positive show experience at the Regional level, AND for some, a stepping stone to bigger things. They will offer the more experienced amateur riders a warm-up for the Championships Show.
#2– For the Chapters: These regional or “mid” level adult amateur competitions are designed to promote and enhance awareness and participation in CDS Chapters, provide State level support in funding and advertisement and offer a chance to generate funds at the Chapter level.
#3 – For the whole organization, these competitions will bridge the gap between the local Chapter shows with individual year end awards programs and the top caliber competition found at the Annual CDS Championship Show.
1. Three Regional CDS Chapter Adult Amateur Competitions will be held each year. There will be one in the North, Central and South regions as defined in the CDS Standing Rules.
Two divisions offered:
1) Elite Adult Amateurs for riders that have competed in a CDS Championship Show.
2) Novice Adult Amateurs for riders who have never competed in a CDS Championship Show.
All competitors will ride once at the highest test of the level. This competition will feature Training Level through Fourth Level classes. A total of 10 classes will be held in each of the 3 regions, north, central and south. A ROSES Award will be given for high point at each division for riders 50 years of age or older, please designate on your entry or at the show office.
Eligibility:
a. Amateur Riders must be current members of CDS and must have a USEF Amateur Card.
(USEF Amateurs cards are available to anyone without being required to join).
b. The horse owner must be a current member of CDS.
c. Qualification is for an amateur rider and horse combination.
d. Qualification period: will be cut-off date to cut-off date. In 2008, because of the start-up of this new program, all scores received on or after September 3, 2007 will be qualifying. See each show for final qualifying date.
e. Amateurs that qualify MAY compete in ONLY ONE Regional Competition, either North-Central-South.
f. Qualification scores must be earned at CDS recognized or *** recognized shows and are as follows:
3 scores from 2 different judges at Training Level test 3 or 4 of 62% or higher
3 scores from 2 different judges at 1st Level of 60% or higher
3 scores from 2 different judges at 2nd Level of 60% or higher
3 scores from 2 different judges at 3rd Level of 60% or higher
3 scores from 2 different judges at 4th Level of 60% or higher
4. Fees: Adult Amateurs who wish to participate in the Regional Chapter Adult Amateur Competition will pay to the Central Office a $25.00 registration fee.
a. The registration fee can be paid at any time during the show year up to close of business on the last qualifying day for the Regions’ show in which the amateur will compete.
b. Scores earned before paying the fee wil count provided the payment is received prior to close of business on the last qualifying date for the Region in which the competitor will participate.
Be a Host Chapter
Chapters are invited to apply to be that Region’s “HOST” show for the year. Applications can be obtained from the CDS Central Office. Applications must be submitted to the Central Office no later than close of business on July 15th. The Championship Show Committee will recommend to the Executive Board their selections for the “hosting” chapters. Final selection will be made by the CDS Board of Directors. The chapters will be notified by September 1st.
Contact Peggy Klump 909-483-0997
OLYMPIC SELECTION TRIALS here in California JUNE 21-29, 2008 in San Juan Capistrano at the Oaks. On the Road to Hong Kong. 2008 National Dressage Championships and Selection Trials. June 21-22 and June 27-29, 2008.Volunteer information: contact Kathleen King. www.dressageontheroadtohongkong.com
CDS JUNIOR YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS
NORTHERN PRIZE LIST
SOUTHERN PRIZE LIST
CDS NORTHERN JUNIOR/ YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP will be held AUGUST 7-10, 2008 at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. Last day to qualify: August 3, Entries Close: July 21, 2008. Contact Manager Mary Schrader 415-479-3104 maryschrader227@aol.com
CDS SOUTHERN JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP will be held AUGUST 22-24, 2008 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. Last day to qualify August 17. Entries close July 25, 2008. Contact Manager Regina Antonioli 805-306-1885 eqconcepts@earthlink.net
Host Hotel: Courtyard Marriott 818-843-5500, 2100 Empire Ave, Burbank. Ask for LA Equestrian Center Rate
CDS CHAMPIONSHIPS
CDS ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
To be held October 9-12, 2008 at LAEC in Burbank, CA, in conjunction with the USDF / Great American Insurance Group Region 7 Finals. Cutoff date to qualify is August 29, 2008. Shows that have applied to be included for 2008 qualifying are: East Bay 8/30-31; El Capitan 8/30-31; Gavilan 8/30-31; and Fairwind 8/30-31
The show manager will be Glenda McElroy 818/841-3554.
Judges: Linda Zang, Joan Macartney, Marlene Schnedier, Jessica Ransenhousen, Lorraine MacDonald, Brenda Minor, Betsy Berry, Janet Foy, Sharon Poulin, Doreen Horsey, Gary Rockwell, Christoph Hess and Charlotte Bredahl.
The Young Rider Team test will be equivalent to Fourth Level. The Prix St. Georges Freestyle that is ridden only by Young Riders will count toward Fourth Level Freestyle. The FEI Junior Team and Individual tests will count toward Fourth Level. The FEI Junior Freestyles will count toward Third Level Freestyle. USEF will award ribbons to the top six riders in each USEF Dressage Seat Equitation semifinals class. The champion and reserve champion will receive special certificates and medals of recognition and will be invited to compete in the 2009 Medal Final. A trophy will be awarded to the champion.
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