Please read the criteria for each squad extremely carefully and make sure you apply for the appropriate category. Selection to the State Eventing Squads will be made after applications are reviewed by the Eventing SA committee. All athletes must return their squad application strictly by the due date.
SQUAD CATEGORIES & SELECTION CRITERIA
HIGH PERFORMANCE (HP) SQUAD A - 4* /5*
Combination must have achieved a MER in a CCI 3*L over any timeframe, with a minimum dressage score of 60%.
In the preceding twelve months, the combination must have achieved one of the following.
o Two CCN/CCI 4* MERs
o CCI 5* completion
NB: Compulsory attendance at two on-horse squad clinics as well as any off-horse program provided is expected.
High-Performance Program funding will be applied when available.
Long-sleeved High-Performance Squad shirt provided.
HIGH PERFORMANCE (HP) SQUAD B - 3*/4*
Combination must have achieved a MER in one CCI2*L/CCI3*L in any timeframe, with a minimum dressage score of 60%.
Must have achieved the following MERs in the preceding 12 months:
o One CCN /CCI 3* S/L MER with a minimum dressage score of 60%
o One CCI 3* S/L MER with a minimum dressage score of 60%, OR one CCN/CCI 4* S/L completion
NB: Compulsory attendance at two on-horse squad clinics as well as any off-horse program provided is expected.
High-Performance Program funding will be applied when available.
Squad shirt is provided.
RECOGNITION SQUAD-2*
Combinations must have achieved one of the following MERs in the preceding 12 months:
o Two CCN/CCI 2* MERs with a minimum dressage score of 60%
OR
o Two CCN/CCI 3* MER
OR
o One CCN/CCI 2* MER with a minimum dressage score of 60% PLUS
o One CCN /CCI 3* MER
NB: Compulsory attendance at two on-horse squad clinics as well as any off-horse program provided is expected.
High-Performance Program funding will be applied when available.
Squad shirt is provided.
YOUNG RIDER SQUAD - 95 /1*
Open to riders 21 years and under.
Must have achieved the following MERs in the preceding twelve months:
o Three MERs in 95/CCN/CCI1* or above with a minimum dressage score of 60%
OR
o Two MERs in CCN/CCI 2*
OR
o One MER in CCN/CCI 1* with a minimum dressage score of 60%.PLUS
o One MER in CCN/CCI 2*
NB: Compulsory attendance at two on-horse squad clinics as well as any off-horse program provided is expected.
High-Performance Program funding will be applied when available.
Squad shirts are available for purchase.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD - 1*
Demonstrated commitment to attend and participate in squad activities.
No age requirement.
Must have achieved one of the following in the preceding twelve months:
o Two MERs in CCN/ CCI 1* with a minimum dressage score of 60%.
OR
o Two MERs in CCN/CCI 2*
OR
o One MER in CCN/CCI 1* with a minimum dressage score of 60% PLUS
o One MER in CCN/CCI 2*
OR
o Three completions at 2*
NB: Compulsory attendance at two on-horse squad clinics as well as any off-horse program provided.
Squad shirts are available for purchase.
SQUAD 95
This squad is for riders who are working towards being part of the High-Performance eventing squad community.
Funding may be available.
No age requirement.
Desire to attend and participate in squad activities.
Will be offered the opportunity to train at squad clinics whenever places are available.
Must have achieved the following in the preceding twelve months:
Three MERs in 95/CCN/CCI1* or above with a minimum dressage score of 60%
The option to attend/participate in off-horse activities. Participation in these off-horse sessions as well as attendance at on-horse clinics when the opportunity arises will allow the rider to progress to the Development Squad or above.