Mounted Games Across America

July 1-3, 2011 Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ Closing Date: June 1, 2011

Come Join the Fun!! Games riders and supporters - mark your calendars now for the Fourth Annual MGAA Nationals Competition to be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Join your friends in the Mounted Games community for 3 exciting days of head to head team competition, social events, informal get-togethers and just plain fun. All mounted games riders are invited to participate in this event. You do NOT need to be a member of MGAA to attend. Entry forms will be available on the MGAA website.

You may enter as a team or an individual to be placed on a team. Entries will be accepted on a first come basis by postmark. A complete entry consists of a check and all paperwork in the show secretary’s hands; incomplete entries will not be accepted. For a team entry, the entire team’s completed entries must be in the show secretary’s hands. The organizer reserves the right to form 5 man teams from individual entries, and reserves the right to close entries early if the facility capacity is reached. Those received after the division capacity has been reached will be put on a waiting list. The closing date is June 1, 2011. All entries must be complete and postmarked by June 1. Late or incomplete entries will be charged an extra $50 processing fee.

Divisions: Competition Format is TRADITIONAL TEAMS (GR2.1)

All divisions will play four preliminary sessions and one final session.

 Fossils: Maximum 6 Fossil Teams accepted. This division is open to adults who want to enjoy mounted games at a less intense competitive level. (GR4.5)  Intermediate: Maximum 12 Intermediate Teams accepted. This division is open to riders who can negotiate the games skills with confidence and control, mostly at the canter, sometimes at the trot. (GR4.3)  Masters: Maximum 18 Masters Teams accepted. This division is open to riders who can negotiate all aspects of mounted games with confidence and control while playing mostly at the gallop. (GR4.4) ENTRY FEES: $115 for MGAA and MGAC members $135 for non-MGAA, non-MGAC members The closing date is June 1, 2011. Please include e-mail address on entry so we can notify you when your entry has been received and of updates as the event date approaches. If you have questions, please contact: Organizer: Krista Wilson Muldoon Phone: 540-226-4902 email: [email protected] Secretary: Lisa Winkler Phone: 845-549-3727 email: [email protected] TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Schedule subject to change as circumstances warrant.

Date Schedule Thursday, June 30 Move In 5:00 PM - Official Briefing 6:00 PM - Rider Briefing 6:30 PM – BBQ (to follow rider briefing) Friday, July 1 8:00 AM Session 1 Begins 1:00 PM Session 2 Begins Saturday, July 2 7:00 AM Session 3 Begins 12:00 PM Session 4 (Short) Begins 7:00 PM Dinner Dance Event Sunday, July 3 8:00 AM Finals Begin

Games to be played: Any game in the MGAA rulebook may be played. All rules will come from the MGAA rulebook. Please read it and know the rules before attending this event. The rulebook is available for free download at: http://www.mountedgames.org/files/2010MGAARulebook.pdf Tie-Breaker Race: Flag Fliers OTHER ACTIVITIES

 Thursday BBQ: MGAA will host a Welcome BBQ for all riders, their families, and friends in the evening following the rider briefing. All competitors are free, additional tickets are $2 each if paid with entry, $3 each if paid at the door.

 Dinner/Dance: This year’s dinner dance will be held at the lovely (and air conditioned!) Lafayette House (www.thelafayettehouse.com), less than 5 miles from the Fairgrounds, on Saturday July 2, from 7 to midnight. Tickets for adults are $35, for children 10 and under $18. The buffet menu will include – Fresh Fruit Salad, Fresh Garden Salad, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Roast Pork Loin with Stuffing, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Stuffed Shells, Italian Meatballs, Beef Tips with Mushrooms, Green Beans Almondine, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Assorted Rolls, Butter, Coffee, Tea and Water. Vanilla/Raspberry Sheet Cake for Dessert. Cash bar. Last year’s hit DJ Shorty Rock will be spinning mood music and hot dance tunes that will get everyone up on the dance floor, and attendees will have a chance for one of the great door prizes. Dress to impress or dress for comfort, but don’t miss this once a year chance to party with all of your games friends.

SPONSORSHIP Please see forms at the back of this packet for more information.  Race Sponsorship: Any person, family, business, competition or other group may sponsor races. Race Sponsorship can be made in increments of $50, or sets of 5 in kind donations, and a division/heat and race may be selected for each $50. Sponsoring a race will guarantee the race of your choice is in the final division/heat of your choosing.

 Division Sponsorship: Divisions sponsorships are also set at $500/$1000/$1500 or in kind donations in sets of 5. Please see the attached form for more details.

GENERAL INFORMATION DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES, PLEASE!!!

 Entry Form: The MGAA entry form is a Microsoft Word form. Please open it, fill out the form, then save it to your computer and email it to Lisa Winkler at [email protected]. Next, print a copy, sign the bottom, include it with your pony’s coggins (current through July 3, 2011), MGAA Medical Release (required for minors) and entry fees payable to MGAA, and mail it to Lisa Winkler, 27 Balsam Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538. The entry is not complete until Lisa receives payment and all paperwork. ALL entries must be postmarked by June 1, 2011 and fully completed or they will be considered late and a $50 late fee will be assessed. A completed entry includes entry form, signed rider release, medical release, coggins and payment in full. No exceptions.

 Arrival Check-in: Upon arrival please enter through gate 7. You will be directed to the check in booth where pony’s traveling from outside of the state of New Jersey will be asked to present health certificates. Riders will receive their welcome packet, and be directed to their stall assignment.

 Rider Briefing: The rider briefing will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday evening. All teams must have a minimum of one representative present during the briefing. Session 1 heat placement will be drawn for divisions with multiple heats at that time.

 MGAA Policy on Underage use of Alcohol: As stated in the MGAA 2010 Rulebook: GR18.1 Anyone under the age of 21 years at any MGAA activity who is found to be consuming alcoholic beverages will be required to leave the event immediately. In addition, anyone found to be supplying alcohol or purchasing alcohol for an underage person will be required to leave the event immediately. If the MGAA activity is a competition, the offender will be removed from his/her team and will not be permitted to continue riding. This MGAA Policy on Underage Use of Alcohol will apply to every MGAA activity, whether it be a clinic, a competition or any other type of gather. This policy will be enforced and all riders entering this competition have agreed to abide it.

 Team Attire: All teams must wear matching or like colored shirts. No rider is allowed to wear tank tops or sports bras as team apparel during the competition heats or finals. All teams must bring a white hat band for use by their 4th rider in every race. White helmet covers are not acceptable.

 Bitting and Tack: Please refer to the MGAA Rulebook, which is available for free on the MGAA website, www.mountedgames.org for all rules regarding bits and tack.

 Tie-Breakers: Ties for placement into preliminary heats 2, 3 and 4 will be determined by the number of 1st place finishes in preceding sessions. Any ties that affect placement into the Final Heat will be determined by the running of a tie breaker race. Any ties affecting the final placement results at the end of the competition will also be broken by a tie-breaker race. In all instances the tie-breaker race will be Flag Fliers.

 Heat Sorting: For divisions having multiple heats, placement into Session 1 will be determined by a drawing by the teams held during the rider briefing scheduled for Thursday evening. Sorting into heats for sessions 2, 3 and 4 will be determined in the traditional fashion. If an uneven amount of teams participate and uneven heats occur, sorting into heats will be determined by the traditional method and assisted by a formula to prevent any team from continually being placed in a short or long heat.

 Vet/Jogs: There will be a three hour window Friday and Sunday mornings for all ponies to jog for a vet. All divisions, heats, and/or teams will be assigned a jog time. All ponies must jog during their assigned slot, but any team member, friend, or family member may bring a pony to jog if the rider is unavailable. Ponies that do not jog will not be permitted to compete. If the vet determines your pony is unsound or unfit to continue, this pony will not be allowed to continue in the competition. The vet will be on call for the remainder of the day but not on grounds. MGAA is paying for the vet’s time on grounds and to have the on-call status, but any additional services or treatments are the financial responsibility of the pony’s owner. Please contact East Coast Equine Veterinary Services at 908-852-1300 if you need to see a vet.

 Rider Ring Crew Assignments: Riders assisting in the ring when they are not riding is imperative to the operation of a mounted games event. All riders will be required to help out with equipment or other tasks and will be assigned specific times. All team members are required to show up during their assigned shifts. If a team is considered to have missed their shift; they will be deducted 5 points from their next session.

 Volunteers: To host a successful MGAA Nationals event, we need the help of many dedicated and hardworking volunteers. To ensure that no volunteer is over worked, Stacey Calhoun, as head of Volunteer Coordination, will be assigning tasks and setting the volunteer schedule. Please contact Stacey with the tasks with which you can help out and the times you are available. Email her at [email protected].

 Stabling: Stalls are a flat rate of $70 for the duration of the event. Stalls come with 2 bags of shavings. You DO NOT need to strip stalls at the end of the competition.

 Shavings: 2 bags of shavings will be provided with each stall and will be in stalls upon arrival. Riders have the option of purchasing additional bags of shavings for $5.25/ea on the entry form, or bringing additional bags with them.

 Portable Paddocks: If you prefer to keep your pony in a portable paddock, provided and maintained by you, please select this option on the entry form. It is a $60 flat rate and does not include shavings. You are responsible for fully maintaining the structure and security of your pony while it is in the paddock and must remove all traces of the enclosure upon departure. Paddocks are to be set up in the designated area behind Barn C. It is recommended that you electrify your paddock and make accommodations to stay on site through the night.

 Tack Stalls: Tack stalls are available for a $60 flat rate for the duration of the event.

 Stall Cards: Stalls cards are required for all ponies staying at the fairgrounds during the entire event. Please include a picture or description of your pony, your pony’s name, age, sex, size and vital signs, as well as your name and contact number. Staples, screws, etc. may not be used to affix stall cards.

 Water: Water is available at the fairgrounds. Please bring a hose for your team to use, hoses are not provided.

 Food: There are no on-site concessions available but several fast food and sit down restaurants are located between 3 and 5 miles from the grounds. These include Chatterbox Drive-in on Rt 15, Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut west on Rt 206 to Branchville and Subway, KFC, McDonalds, Burger King and Applebee’s south on Rt 206 to Newton.

 Awards: Awards will be presented in the ring following the final session of each heat. The total points earned by each team during the Friday and Saturday heats will determine the team’s Sunday Final heat placement. (A Finals, B Finals, etc.). If only 1 heat of teams is taking part in any one division, the final placing will be determined by adding up all of the points accumulated during the entire competition.

 MGAA Gear: MGAA Gear (t-shirts, hoodies, sweats, etc.) will be available for sale at MGAA Nationals.  Commemorative T-shirt: Are NOT included with entries this year. T-shirts designed by Michelle Reilly commemorating the 4th MGAA National event are available for pre-order with your entry and may be ordered in pink or grey. If no color is specified, grey is the default color. $10 each. Limited amounts will be available for purchase at the event. Please pre-order to ensure you get one.

 EMT: There will be an EMT on the grounds during the competition hours.

 Farrier: A farrier will be available on an on-call basis. If you request a farrier, you will be responsible for any fees for the services.

 Heath Certificates: Any horse stabled outside NJ is required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by a licensed vet within 30 days of the date of Nationals. This should be presented at check in when you arrive on grounds.

 Refund Policy: Refunds will be offered on the following basis: Refund requested by June 13, full amount refunded. By June 20, 50% of entry fee, full amount of stall, RV and banquet fee. After June 24, no refunds.

 Weather Plans: This competition will be played outdoors in an all weather arena (320X220), rain or shine.

 Payment: Please make all checks out to MGAA.

DIRECTIONS Sussex County Fairgrounds - http://www.newjerseystatefair.org/ 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, New Jersey 07822. Please look on Googlemaps.com, Mapquest.com and or road maps to prepare the best route from your area. Please enter through Gate 7 when you reach the grounds. From NYC and Eastern NJ: Take Interstate 80 West to (Exit 34B) Route 15 North. Follow 15 until it joins Route 206 just beyond Lafayette, New Jersey. Proceed North for one mile to Plains Road, turn right at the light, and The Sussex County Fairgrounds will be on the right one mile down the road. From Western NJ: Take Route 206 North past Newton, New Jersey and Ross' Corner (intersection of Route 15 - Route 206 makes a left) to Augusta. Turn right at the light for Plains Road and The Sussex County Fairgrounds will be on the right just one mile down the road! From the South East: Take the Garden State Parkway North to Interstate 287 North / Route 440 West. Follow 287 to Interstate 80. Proceed West to Exit 34B and Route 15 North. Follow Route 15 until it joins Route 206 just beyond Lafayette, New Jersey. Continue North on Route 206 for one mile and turn right at the light onto Plains Road. One mile down the road you will find The Sussex County Fairgrounds Southern Alternative: use Rt.15 or I-81 North. Accommodations You are responsible for making your own reservations. Camping at the fairgrounds can be included on your entry form. If you choose to stay off of the grounds you are encouraged to make your reservations as soon as possible. Sussex The Fairgrounds offer several camping options. Fairgrounds Area 1 (white area in red circle) is the closest to the barns. It is a grass area with gravel access rds. Area 2 (yellow area in red circle) is a grass area behind area 1 and has limited tree line camping. Camping Area 3 (pink area in red circle) is a grass area located on the opposite side of the grounds behind the riding rings. Dry Camping – no water or electric are included $10/night. 20 amp electric sites include water and are $20/night. These are only available in area 3. 30 amp electric sites include water and are $25/night. 50 amp electric sites include water and are $35/night. See attached Map for details. Accommodations Holiday Inn Express and Suites 8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ, 1-973-940-8888 10 Queen Rooms have been blocked out at this site under MGAA (Mounted Games Across America) at a rate of $139.00 + 15% tax for two adults in the room. There is an additional $15 per night charge for each additional adult 18 or over. The whole hotel is non-smoking, no pets. You must call the hotel directly to book your rooms. Rooms will be held until May 30th. Hotel has free wi-fi, free hot breakfast. No pool. Hotel is 5 miles from Fairgrounds.

EconoLodge Newton, NJ 448 Route 206 South, Newton, NJ, (973) 383-3922 7 NS Double bed rooms and 3 NS Queen rooms have been blocked out at this site under Mounted Games Across America. Room rate for both room types is $89.00 per night + $13.50 tax. You must call the hotel directly to book your room. Rooms will be held until June 26th. Hotel has free wi-fi, continental breakfast. Pet Friendly. No pool. Hotel is 8 miles from Fairgrounds. Cobmin Ridge Motel 346 US Highway 206, Branchville, NJ 07826-4232 (973) 948-3459 Mom and Pop type motel. No rooms blocked out. 3 miles from Fairgrounds. Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast 140 Goodale Rd, Newton, NJ, 973-300-0395 Bed and Breakfast with rates comparable to Holiday Inn. No Rooms blocked. 10 miles from Fairgrounds. Completed Entry Packet must contain: _____MGAA Nationals EntryMounted and signed Competition Games Release (separate Across file) _____Copy of current negative Pony Coggins (Expires after July 3, 2011) _____MGAA Medical Release (Required, if rider isAmerica a minor) _____Entry Fees (Make checks payable to MGAA) Medical Release The closing date is June 1, 2011 SectionMail entry packet1: ASSUMPTION to the Show Secretary withOF postmarks RISK noAND later thanWAIVER the Closing Date of June 10, 2010. I understand that thereLate are inherent or incomplete risks of serious entries injury will or even be chargeddeath possible an withextra equine $50 activities. processing I hereby, fee. intending to be legally bound, for myself, my heirs, and assigns, executorsLisa and Winkler, administrators, 27 Balsam waive and Rd, release Hyde forever Park, any NY and 12538 all liability, and all claims for damages against The Mounted Games Across America, CellInc. (MGAA), phone: Board 845-549-3727 of Governors, email Instructors,: [email protected] Administrators, Volunteers and/or Employees for any and all injuries and/or losses I/my son/my daughter/my ward may sustain associated with my child’s voluntary participation in MGAA activities.

______Date______Date______Original Signature of Competitor (if 18 yr. or older) and Original Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian. Section 2: MGAA MEDICAL INFORMATION AND TREATMENT RELEASE In consideration of my/my child’s participation in a Mounted Games Across America, Inc. (MGAA) activity, and the inherent risks of equine activity that may result in injury/harm requiring emergency medical treatment, I authorize the Mounted Games Across America, Inc., it successors or assigns, officials, officers, directors, employees, agents and/or volunteers to obtain and release to any MGAA activity personnel (including, but not limited to, organizers, instructors, test examiners, chaperons), and to any first aid and safety personnel, medical professionals, and treating medical facility, any information regarding my/my child’s medical history, symptoms, treatment, exam results and/or diagnosis. I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE RELEASE AND AGREE TO IT:

______Date______Date______Original Signature of Competitor (if 18 yr. or older) and Original Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian. RELATED INFORMATION Member Name ______

Parent or Guardian: ______

Address: ______

City/State/Zip ______

Home phone: (_____)______Work phone: (_____)______Cell phone: (_____) ______

If Parent or Guardian is unavailable,

Contact: ______Phone: (_____)______

Family Physician: ______Phone: (_____)______

My child is allergic to: ______

Other medical conditions ______

My child takes the following medication(s):______for: ______

Child’s date of birth (month, day, year):______Medical Insurance Company:______

Policy Number______*Note: Competitors are insured for emergency accident medical treatment under the MGAA Accident Plan. This coverage is in excess of valid and collectible benefits available under any Blue Cross or Blue Shield group plan, or any group, blanket or franchise insurance plan. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS As parent or guardian of the above named child, please attempt to contact me at the time of the accident or illness without postponing medical treatment. Other:______

July 1-3, 2011 Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, New Jersey Race Sponsorship Form Anyone can sponsor a race. Sponsored races are run during the final heats at MGAA Nationals and guarantee the race that the sponsor selects is in the final for the division they choose. Each rider on a team that wins a sponsored race receives a $10 gift card to a popular location. Some gift cards in the past have been for Panera Bread, Dunkin Donuts, iTunes, Quiznos, Dairy Queen, Target and Sonic. In Kind donations are also accepted in sets of 5. These would work as monetary donations; with the exception that the winning team is awarded the in kind items vs. gift cards. Contact information: Name: ______Company/Group:______Address: ______Email: ______Phone: ______Name as you would like displayed/announced: ______

I would like to Sponsor the following race(s) and divisions(s) (For masters division sponsorship, please select A, B or C Final) With each $50 sponsorship, please select a specific race and heat. Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______

Races may also be sponsored by the donation of 5 like items. If you would like to make an in kind donation, please list the item and the race and division below. Please speak to Chris Peterson at [email protected] about your in kind donation (For masters division sponsorship, please select A, B or C Final) With each 5 item in kind sponsorship, please select a specific race and heat. Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______Race: ______Division/Final:______All sponsors will receive a FREE ad in the Nationals Program which is distributed to every competitor upon arrival. Ads must be submitted to Genevieve Arens at [email protected] by June 20th to guarantee inclusion. Each $50 sponsorship or set of in kind sponsorships will equal a ¼ page ad. Ads may be used to wish your team well, to announce an upcoming event, to advertise a business, to sell a pony or other items, etc. Ads will be printed in black and white. All sponsors will also be announced over the PA during the final their race is played, as well as when awards are handed out for that race. This sponsorship form may be turned in with any rider’s entry information or mailed directly to the competition Sponsorship Coordinator, Chris Peterson,995 Melvin Rd, Annapolis, MD 2140. Phone: 410-295-7299 email: [email protected]. Please make checks payable to MGAA

July 1-3, 2011 Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, New Jersey Division Sponsorship Form Division sponsorship is used towards additional prizes for the selected division. Division Sponsorship is set at $500/$1000/$1500 if monetary or in sets of 5 if made in kind.

Contact information: Name: ______Company/Group:______Address: ______Email: ______Phone: ______Name as you would like displayed/announced: ______

What division would you like to sponsor? (Please circle one) Masters Intermediate Fossils What size monetary donation will you be sponsoring? (Increments of $100 please) ______

In Kind Donations are also accepted. Please speak to Chris Peterson at [email protected] about your in kind donation.

What division would you like to sponsor? (Please circle one) Masters Intermediate Fossils What item will you be providing? (sets of 5 please) ______

All sponsors will receive a FREE full page ad in the Nationals Program which is distributed to every competitor upon arrival. Ads must be submitted to Genevieve Arens at [email protected] by June 20th to guarantee inclusion. Ads may be used to wish your team well, to announce an upcoming event, to advertise a business, to sell a pony or other items, etc. Ads will be printed in black and white.

All sponsors will be announced over the PA during their sponsored division is playing and during awards.

This sponsorship form may be turned in with any rider’s entry information or mailed directly to the competition Sponsorship Coordinator, Chris Peterson,995 Melvin Rd, Annapolis, MD 2140. Phone: 410-295-7299 email: [email protected]. Please make checks payable to MGAA