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Grading & Upgrading for Underage Athletes

All underage combinations must be graded to compete at their chosen level. A grading will be assigned once a competency or upgrade form has been received.

  • Pony or Junior Combinations competing at EI80, EI90 or EI100 levels require a competency form to be graded. This should be submitted by the combination’s trainer at least TEN DAYS before the event. The form is available HERE.
  • Pony or Junior Combinations wishing to compete at EI110 must me the criteria below.

Upgrades to EI110

  • As per Eventing Ireland rules, recommended Minimum Requirements for an upgrade to EI110 (Junior or Pony), is 3 cross country clear jumping rounds in the current or preceding year at EI100J/EI100P or EI105 as a combination
  • Athletes wishing to upgrade to EI110 level must be assessed by a Level 2 or 3 Eventing Coach, or a senior rider (one with a proven record at 4*) who holds current vetting and child safeguarding certs. The assessor must not be their current trainer, to avoid a conflict of interest.
  • Assessments for EI110 can be done by the coaches privately (at their own venue or at an agreed venue). Cross Country MUST be assessed on grass, not in an arena. Alternatively, assessments may also be done at a HP Training day (arranged by HSI – please see below).
  • The coach will send the approved assessment form to Head Office by email, to be received at least TEN DAYS before the event at which the athlete wants to compete. No exceptions will be made.
  • All upgrades are subject to approval by both the relevant Regional Co-ordinator and High Performance Manager.
  • The EI110 Upgrade Form can be found HERE.

If you have any queries regarding upgrading, please contact your regional co-ordinator, whose details can be found HERE.

 

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