RoR Championships 2017
From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August
Welcome to The RoR National Championships 2017 at Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Date: Tuesday, 22 August, 2017 to Sunday, 27 August, 2017
Start time: 07:00
Closing date: Tuesday, 01 August, 2017, 23:55
Short event summary
| Day | Date | Category | |
| 1 | 22 August | DRESSAGE | Intro and Preliminary Classes |
| 2 | 23 August | DRESSAGE | Preliminary and Novice Classes |
| 3 | 24 August | DRESSAGE | Novice to Freestlyle Music |
| 4 | 25 August | SHOWJUMPING | |
| 5 | 26 August | SHOWING | |
| 6 | 27 August | CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS |
SHOW UPDATE – 6th August 2020
We are nearly at capacity for the show and will be closing entries early at 9am on 7th August
It will be an 8am start all three days
A competitor email will be sent to all entries on Monday 10th August, so please keep an eye on your inbox!
SHOW UPDATE – 20th July 2020
This show will go ahead, albeit with restricted numbers.
STABLING – We will be allowing stables for up to 140 ponies for this show and they will be sold strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Stabling and entries will open on Thursday 24th July at 12noon, through Horse Monkey.
Please ensure that you have registered with horse monkey and that all of your ponies and rider details are up to date (BS numbers etc) You will also be asked to provide a photo of the ponies vaccination details when you book, so ensure you have these to hand.
The onsite hostel accommodation and showers will not be permitted to open for this show due to Covid 19 restrictions. Anyone staying on site at Aintree will need to be self sufficient with toilets and showers in their lorries.
Competitors wishing to stable at Aintree from The National Championships at Bolesworth, will be permitted to stay at Aintree from Wednesday 12th August, but your date and time of arrival must be stated when you book.
FORMAT OF THE SHOW
Thursday 13th August – Clear Round evening (show competitors only)
3:00pm – 4.00pm – 70cm/80cm
4.00pm – 5.00pm – 90cm/1:00 metre
5.00pm – 6.00pm – 1.05m/1.10 metre
6.00pm – 7.00pm – 1.15m/1.20 metre
£10 per Round to be pre booked on horse monkey, drawn orders and times will be issued once entries close
As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies attending Aintree Equestrian Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations against Equine Influenza. They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day. Horses stabling must have had a booster in the 9 months prior to arriving. Passports must be presented for inspection at the Show Office or Stable Office on arrival and horses/ponies must not enter the arena or be unloaded prior to this being done. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.
Date: Wednesday 2nd September
Time: Start 9am
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries only – PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries opening soon
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm two days before and drawn orders will be available after 5pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
Date: Wednesday 9th September
Time: Start 9am
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries only – PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries opening soon
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm two days before and drawn orders will be available after 5pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
Event name: Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic
Equestrian event type: Showjumping Clinic
Status: Going ahead
Online entries – one space remaining
COVID 19 INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE BOOKING
This situation is fluid and can change at any time – our website will show the most up to date and accurate guidance.
Aintree International Equestrian Centre has a duty of care to our staff and customers. Please respect our rules and take them seriously or you will be asked to leave.
Clients must NOT attend Aintree if they:
- Have been instructed to self-isolate by NHS111 or NHS Track & Trace
- Are in a household that is self-isolating
- Have shown any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days:
- A new continuous cough
- An elevated temperature/fever above 37.8c
- A loss of smell or taste
- Have come into contact with anyone with a confirmed case of Covid-19 without wearing appropriate medical-grade PPE
RULES FOR CLINICS
- You must respect social distancing at all times
- There is ample parking. Please use all space available and park away from other vehicles.
- There will be hand sanitizing at the gate into the arena which must be used when entering and exiting the arena. Please also bring a personal supply of hand sanitizer to use throughout your visit.
- One rider and one assistant per horse, please adhere to government guidelines – must all be from same household or can be 2 individuals from separate households but social distancing must be respected.
- Spectators are not permitted.
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted unless they are riding themselves.
- Clients must arrive and leave promptly – never wait around to chat/watch/socialise
- Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time to make a prompt start in the arena.
- There will be a 15 minutes permitted before your clinic start time to warm up, in the warm up arena. Jumping will not be permitted in the warm up.
- Do not run over your time slot.
- All poo to be picked up in arena and car park (gloves to be worn when handling the equipment)
- Show jumping course must be left ready for next hire – poles on cups, fences left at 80cms approx, and please do not change the positioning of the “track” – please ensure you wear gloves when handling any equipment and fences and sanitise hands regularly throughout.
- Concrete area around the arena is only accessed to use the Toilet facilities, not for viewing.
- Toilets will be available for use if required but we ask, wherever possible, you use your own facilities on your horsebox, if you have them. If you have used the toilet, please ensure you inform a member of the Aintree team that the toilet has been used so that it can be cleaned. Only the disabled toilet will be open to use.
- All use of facilities is at your own risk.
- Please report any breakages.
- Anyone taking payment in return for instructing, offering advice or help (instructors) MUST have valid insurance.
- Clients are responsible for ensuring they exercise their horses within their capabilities and fitness levels for them and their horse
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS: Primary vaccinations with 12 month boosters.
Always carry your horse’s passport. You will be asked to provide vaccination details at time of booking.
These measures have been put in place for the benefit and safety of everyone – please take them seriously as non-compliance will force us to ask you to leave
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Updated 30.06.20
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please ensure passports are available for inspection.
A fantastic opportunity for a private lesson with top showjumping coach Susie Gibson, UKCC Level 3 Coach, Educator and Assessor. Lessons open to all levels. An opportunity not to be missed. (£20 deposit secures your place, £30 to be paid to Susie on the day)
Slots available from 12pm – 5pm on a first come first served basis.
All bookings to be made online by following the link below:
Date: Saturday 12th September 2020
Time: 9am or 8am start depending on entries
Category: Indoor Arena Eventing
Entry Form: Pre Entry Only – entries close at 23.55 on Sunday 6th September 2020
Status: Online entries open
PLEASE NOTE – ENTRIES MAY CLOSE EARLY IF THE CLASSES ARE FULL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
COMPETITION STRUCTURE AND SCORING
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they enter the correct section as a Junior or Senior.
(Juniors not to have attained their 16th birthday on the 1st January of the current year)
Drawn orders will be issued in advance of the day.
Cross country colours are permitted.
Cross country colours are permitted – tops must be long sleeved, breeches must be white, cream, buff or fawn, body protector is recommended.
There will be a special rosette in each section for the most stylish rider.
The competition will consist of a number of show jumps followed immediately by the cross-country section.
There will be no more than 20 jumping efforts.
The whole round will be timed.
Penalties will be given as per the table below.
The winner will be the competitor with the lowest number of penalties.
In the event of a tie the winner will be the one closest to, but under the optimum time with a clear round.
Stop watches are not permitted and the display clock will not be on.
A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE ARE PERMITTED IN THE WARM UP ARENA AT ANY ONE TIME
A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE ARE PERMITTED IN THE MAIN ARENA AT ANY ONE TIME
Penalties as follows:
0.4 penalty for every commenced second under or above the optimum time
5 penalties for a knock down
5 penalties for a 1st refusal
10 penalties for 2nd refusal
Third refusal – Elimination
Fall of rider – Elimination
Fall of horse – Elimination
Error of course – Elimination
Retaking obstacle already jumped – Elimination
The judge’s decision is final.
Prize money will be paid out as follows in each section:-
1-4 competitors – 1st prize only
5-9 competitors – 1st and 2nd prize only
10 + competitors – 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize only
Prize money must be collected on the day from the show office or will be forfeited
Tophams Cafe will be open all day serving hot food and refreshments
SCHEDULE
Class 1 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR – Beginner Speed 325mpm, Height Approx 60cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Entry fee £ 16.00
Prizes: other prizes: Rosettes: 1st to 6th, Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 2 Arena X-Country – SENIOR – Beginner – Speed 325mpm, Height Approx 60cm. Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Entry fee £ 16.00
Prizes: other prizes: Rosettes: 1st to 6th, Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 3 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Progressive – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 4 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Progressive
– Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 5 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Pre Intro –
Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 6 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Pre Intro – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 7 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Intro –Speed 375mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 8 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Intro –
Speed 375mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 9 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Pre Novice –
Speed 375mpm, Height Approx 1.00m, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry
Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 10 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Pre Novice
– Speed 375mpm, Height Approx 1.00m, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 11 Arena X-Country – Novice
375mpm, Height Approx 105cm, Any age
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 12 Arena X-Country – Open
Speed 375mpm, Height Approx 110cm, Any age
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16 , 2nd£10 3rd £5
Services First Aid per Rider/day (Mandatory, 1 per rider/day) – £4.00
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: Start 9am
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries only – PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries opening soon
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm two days before and drawn orders will be available after 5pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: Start 9am
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries only – PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries opening soon
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm two days before and drawn orders will be available after 5pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: Start 9am
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries only – PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries opening soon
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm two days before and drawn orders will be available after 5pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
Indoor Championship Final Awarded to Aintree Equestrian Centre – Press Release
Following our previous announcement in respect of a new indoor Championship Show which will be hosting some of this year’s National Championships, we are now pleased to be able to share the news that the show has been awarded to Aintree Equestrian Centre.
Scheduled to run between 7 – 11 October 2020, the show will host the Junior and Senior British Novice and Discovery Finals that were due to take place at the National Championships this summer in addition to the National Finals that would have taken place at Horse of the Year Show and the B & C Championships due to have been held at the Royal International Horse Show.
Iain Graham, Chief Executive of British Showjumping commented “In awarding the Championship Show to Aintree Equestrian Centre we trust that our members will be pleased at the prospect of attending a show within an environment that is synonymous with top class equestrian sport. The team at Aintree are fully committed to ensure they deliver a showcase for the sport whilst also giving members and their horses access to their superb facilities that they have on site. We have full confidence in the team at Aintree and look forward to working with them on delivering this unique show”.
The Aintree International Equestrian Centre was designed specifically to provide a venue for Equestrianism, and is now a showpiece in itself and the heartbeat of Equestrianism in the North West of England. It hosts numerous events each year alongside the racecourse including the Randox Health Grand National and the annual six day British Showjumping Dodson & Horrell National Amateur & Veteran Championships in November
Carly Sage, Aintree Equestrian Centre General Manager, said “We’re delighted and proud to be awarded to host the new indoor Championship Show at Aintree. It’s been a difficult time for everyone so we’re pleased to be able to see these wonderful horses compete in the Centre again. We’d like to thank the team at British Showjumping and we’ll be working closely with them to ensure all the appropriate Covid-19 protocols are in place and we deliver a safe and very successful Championships in October.
Further information regarding the show and the schedule will be issued on the British Showjumping website as it becomes available. For those hoping to qualify for each of their respect Championships please be aware that there is a relaxation on the number of double clears required to qualify for the second rounds and this, along with the qualifying shows and classes, can be found here .
Qualifying Path to the Aintree Indoor Championships
Second Round & Direct Qualifiers
Eligibility & Qualifying:
- Eligible horses/ ponies can only start at a maximum of 3 of the qualifying shows. Any horse/pony that competes at any more than three will have their results disqualified from that entire show.
- The top 8 combinations in each of these qualifiers will qualify for the final, (see schedule wording for full qualification details).
- Bronze and Silver league classes are direct entry qualifiers (no pre-qualification required) but please check eligibility wording in schedules.
- 128cm qualifier, 138cm qualifier and Pony Showjumper of the Year qualifiers remain as direct entry qualifiers with no pre-qualification required
- Talent seekers and Grade C qualifiers remain as direct entry qualifiers with no pre-qualification required
- Due to the COVID-19 interruption in the calendar, only three double clears will be required for this year’s second rounds. This applies for British Novice, Discovery, Newcomers and Foxhunter qualification across both Juniors and Seniors.
- For this year’s second rounds only: Those that would normally run under table A8 will be run under table A10
Qualifying Show Venues & Dates:
2nd Rounds: Talent Seekers, Speedibeet Grade C, Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter & Lord & Lady Senior Newcomers:
Wales & West Shows (29 – 31 August)
Pyecombe Horse Show(28 – 29 August)
Royal Highland Show (29 – 31 August)
Weston Lawns Equitation Show (12 – 13 September)
Bicton Arena (12 – 13 September)
Arena UK (26 – 27 September)
Direct Qualifiers: NAF Five Star Bronze League, NAF Five Star Silver League
2nd Rounds: Equissage Senior British Novice: Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery:
Cherwell Competition Centre (29 – 31 August)
Field House (5-6 September)
SNEC (12 – 13 September)
Chard Equestrian Centre (18 – 20 September)
Addington Equestrian Centre (22 – 24 September)
South View Equestrian Centre (26 – 27 September)
Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
Wednesday 14th – Sunday 18th October 2020
Course Builder – tbc
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2 & Cat 3
We look forward to a great 5 days of top class showjumping!
More details to follow ……………………..