Endurance GB – International Competition World Class Performance Plan (wcpp) 2009-2010
Final version now published January 14th 2010
Great Britain has been committed to sending an international endurance team since the first FEI event in 1984. British teams have had an excellent track record in World & European championships, at one time holding more team and individual medals than all other countries except the USA and France. However, worldwide, performance in Endurance Riding has improved significantly to the extent that GB’s standing has fallen. EGB’s plan for GB to return to successful world-class performance in the face of this improvement.
Job Descriptions added to the Appendix published March 2010
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Endurance GB Selection Policy as from January 2008
(updated February 2010)
Objective
To choose the Team and provide the preparation that will achieve the best possible results for Great Britain at the European Championships 2009 while developing the team for the World Equestrian Games 2010.In addition talented combinations will be identified and wherever possible given the opportunities to progress particularly through competing Internationally/
The Specific Aim of the policy
- To select a YR Team to deliver the best possible results for Great Britain at the European Championships in 2008 and the World Championships for Young Riders 2009.
- To build a Team capable of achieving a medal position at the European Championships 2009 and at the World Equestrian Games 2010.
Training objectives
- To be capable of competing at the relevant Championship speed
- To be able to ride in a group
- To be able to produce horses fit enough compete
- To be able to produce riders fit enough to compete
- To be able to produce a professional level of crewing
Selection Panel
The selectors (3) will be appointed by the International Committee and the appointments are to be ratified by the Management Committee. The post of selector is to be held for 3 years and one new selector (the retiring selector may re-apply for the post) is to be appointed each year.
The selection Panel comprises:
- The Chairman of Selectors [has a casting vote if necessary] - Mrs D Latham
- Selector – Mrs G Payton (with specific responsibility for the BEYRS and the BEDS
- Selector – Maggie Magguire
- The Chef of the appropriate Squad
- The Vet of the appropriate Squad
- The Chair of International in attendance but has no vote – Mrs S Broughton
Selection Process
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for selection Combinations must adhere to the following:
- Be a British Citizen
- Be registered with the FEI
- Be qualified for the competition as required by the FEI
- Be satisfactorily assessed by the Squad Management Team at a UK venue
Preparation
All riders that make themselves available for selection are expected to contribute to the aim of maximising their and the Team’s performance at the Championships. This will include attending Squad sessions in the UK, assisting other riders through the benefit of their own experience, communication, competition planning, behaviour and attitude at and before the Championships and generally seeking to improve performance at every opportunity. This attitude towards maximising performance may be used as a consideration when selection is made.
Weighting factors to be considered
- Results from FEI Competitions taking into consideration:-the number of starters and finishers. The speed of completion in relation to that of the winners. The terrain over which the competition was run. Occasions when failure was due to metabolic reasons.
- Capability of riding in a group and to orders
- Efficiency and adaptability of crew
Force Majeure
If for some reason beyond the NGB’s control e.g. collapse of funding, disease outbreak in horses or humans, war or Terrorism, unavailability of suitable horses and/or riders EGB Management Committee with advice from the International Committee might make the decision either to change the selection policy or procedure which might include withdrawing the British Team.
Timetable for selection
Selection of combinations to an Elite Squad will take place at the latest early in the year of competition. There will be a maximum of 12 horses. These will work together to prepare for the Championship. Final Selection of the Team and reserves will take place 12 weeks prior to the Championship.
The selectors reserve the right to bring into the elite squad combinations that show particularly good form and performance and also to drop combinations whose form and/or performance deteriorates up to the final selection.
Substitution
The selectors may substitute a Team member for a reserve between Final Selection and departure. However the substitution must only be because either the rider is unfit to compete or there is a strong veterinary case for substitution or the performance of the Team member has dropped off to such an extent that for the success of the Team a substitution is vital. The latter situation will almost certainly occur as a result of a veterinary or medical problem which it may not be possible to define within the timescale and resources available.’ Being unfit to compete ‘is defined as “not being able to ride their horse in a manner which allows the rider to produce the standard of performance at which they were selected” The final decision of whether to substitute is made by the Selection Panel with advice from appropriate professionals It is the responsibility of the Chairman of Selectors to notify the appropriate personnel.
Nomination of Team and Individuals at the Championship
The Team Chef and Vet will discuss with the riders the ride plan and strategy for the Championship and will then nominate the team and individuals after the pre-ride vetting
Anyone who wishes to be considered for the British Team must abide by this selection policy.
Selection Criteria
British Young Rider Development Squad
Horses and riders must have completed a minimum of 1 x 80 km ride.
British Young Squad
Horses and riders must have completed a YR 120 km 3* FEI ride. Riders are eligible for Young Rider Squads until the 31st of December in the year they reach 21.
British Development Squad
Horses and riders should have completed 2 x 80 km ERs.
We are keen to encourage riders who aspire to international competition to start their preparation early, so if this is your aim, please contact us even if you have not yet completed your 2nd 80 km ER. Within this group we hope to help develop the skills necessary for competition at this level. There will be advice on farriery, training and work programmes. Riders will be supported as they prepare to compete in FEI rides at 2* and 3* level.
British Team Squad
Horses and riders must have completed a one day 160 km 3* FEI ride.
Riders who wish to be considered for this Squad should normally have spent time on the Young Riders Squad or Senior Development Squad, although exceptions may be made for riders who are already experienced at international level. Horses and riders who have been assessed and who fulfil Championship criteria become eligible to be invited onto the Elite Squad.
British Team Elite Squad
The Elite Squad horses and riders must be FEI Championship qualified and will form the basis for selection of the British Team. There will be flexibility between Senior International and Elite Squads.
Applications for the above squads must include copies of Mastercards, indicating the name of the rider for each ride. They should also include full details of FEI rides in the UK or abroad, including failed rides, which the rider has entered on any other horses. Riders and horses may apply to join the squads at any time. The selectors reserve the right to invite riders to join the Squads.
Please send your applications, including e-mail addresses, to the chairman of the selectors:
Di Latham, 12, Timothy Grove, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9BU
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Championship Criteria
The minimum qualification criteria for both Senior and Junior/Young Rider FEI Endurance Championships are the FEI Qualification Criteria published in the FEI Rules for Endurance Riding, Art 816 ( www.horsesport.org ) see below.
Junior/Young Riders
816.3.1 Horses must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined above for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.2 Horses must have successfully completed at least 2 CEI 2* events or higher.
816.3.3 Of these 2 CEI events, at least one must be at the same distance, minimum speed and time frame as the 4-Star Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event, which ever is the longest and
must be in combination with the nominated rider.
816.3.4 Riders must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined abovefor Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.5 Riders must have successfully completed at least 3 CEI 2* events or higher.
816.3.6 Of those 3 CEI events, one must be at the same distance, minimum speed and time frame as the 4* Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event, which ever is the longest and must be in combination with the nominated horse.
816.3.7 Recording and Proof of Qualification: Approved records must be provided for Rider/Horse results for eventual insertion into FEI Database/Passports as required. However, the ultimate responsibility for proof still remains with each NF.
Seniors:
816.3.8 Horses must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined above for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.9 Horses must have successfully completed at least 3 CEI 2* events or higher.
816.3.10 Of these 3 CEI events, at least one must be at the same distance, minimum speed and time frame as the 4-Star Championship and achieved no earlier than 24 months prior to, no later than the close of nominated entries for Championship and/or 60 days prior to the event, which ever is the longest and must be in combination with the nominated rider.
816.3.11 Riders must have graduated through the qualifying processes outlined above for Novice and CEI-Star qualifying up to, and including, the distance of the event for which a Certificate of Capability is sought.
816.3.12 Riders must have successfully completed at least 5 CEI 2* events or higher.
RULES FOR ENDURANCE EVENTS 7th edition, effective 1st January 2009
