TREC GB National Championships 6th – 8th August 2021
To be held at Brynllewelyn, Llanllwni, Pencader Carmarthenshire, SA39 9ED Grid reference SN 516 368 What3Words toys.jubilant.model
By Kind permission of Tim and Vicky Joynson, National Resources Wales and Tillhill Forestry
TD: Jane Scott Traceur: Chris Paine Chef de Piste: Polly Lloyd Owen
Organised by TREC GB with Red Kite TREC Group
Entries open for individuals and established pairs 1st July 2021 Entries open for non-established pairs Monday 12th July All Entries close 20th July 2021
Enquiries and Entries – via email to [email protected] or telephone Mobile 07521 434599 before 9pm.
National Championships Llanllwni 2021 Schedule 1 Llanllwni Mountain, Carmarthenshire
Red Kite TREC are delighted to be hosting the TREC GB Championships this year and are looking forward to welcoming you all for a great weekend of competition on Llanllwni Mountain.
Llanllwni is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The village lies along the A483 highway stretching for about 2.5 miles (4.0km) along the road to the south-west of Llanybydder. To the south of the village lies Llanllwni Mountain (Mynydd Llanllwni). More of a rolling hill than what you may imagine as a mountain, Llanllwni Mountain has plenty of history spanning as far back as the Pre-historic times. The mountain is a wild open common managed by local graziers and offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside – the Preseli Hills and the Brecon Beacons can be seen on clear days from near the summit and is open for walking, cycling and horse riding.
See you all soon
National Championships Llanllwni 2021 Schedule 2
TREC GB would like to thank Red Kite TREC for their assistance with organising and running the National Championships 2021.
Classes: Class 1 Level 2 Individual Open to all qualified riders. POR 15km-25km Class 2 Level 2 Pairs Open to all qualified riders. POR 15km-25km Class 3 Level 2A Individual Open to all qualified riders. POR 15km-25km Class 4 Level 2A Pairs Open to all qualified riders. POR 15km-25km Class 5 Level 3 Individual Open to all qualified riders. POR 25km-35km Class 6 Level 3 Pairs Open to all qualified riders. POR 25km-35km Class 7 Level 4 Individual Open to all qualified riders. POR 35km-45km Class 8 TREC GB Team Challenge – Entries to Secretary, including payment, by 8pm Friday. (Forms will be available from the Secretary’s tent)
Jump height for classes 1 – 7 as per 5th Edition Rulebook 2019 page 42 rule 6.3.5
Competitors at Level 2A / 3 / 4 may be asked to navigate using bearings and / or grid references.
Special Awards – The Pagan Prize Donated by Mairi Howart in memory of Pagan and his incredible TREC career. For the highest placed veteran horse, aged 20+.
The Daniel Nolan Trophy – In memory of Daniel Nolan who sadly passed away in 2018 and was a brilliant orienteer and fellow Treccie. For the highest scoring POR in each level.
Nations Cup - Each Nation may nominate between 4 and 8 members of their choice across any or all of the Levels run at the event. Each Nation must have a minimum of 4 team members in order to count. Pairs will be treated as one unit, if within a pair there are two nations, then the pair must nominate which country they will be representing. To be eligible to ride for a Country in the Nations Cup the competitor must meet criteria 1, 2 or 3 1. Resident in that Country 2. Born in that Country 3. Represented that Country in the past (this is the meaning of ‘Grandfather rights’)
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Riders who are under the age of 14 must ride in one of the pairs classes with a partner who is over 18 on the day of the competition.
National Championship Qualification Criteria 2021
1. To be “qualified”, both Individual and Pairs riders (riding as that established pair) must have completed, as TREC GB Red or Blue members, a full 3 phase TREC competition at that level since the beginning of 2019.
2. A qualified rider (or pair) may choose to enter at a competition level below that which they have successfully completed.
Entries open for individuals and established pairs 1st July 2021
3. Any rider who has fulfilled the qualification criteria (in 1 and 2, above) may pair with any other rider who has also met these qualification criteria, even if they have never ridden together before, to form a ‘scratch pair’ for the Championships.
4. If the scratch pair are from different levels and wish to enter at the higher level, the rider at the higher level must have completed 2 full TREC competitions at the level at which they wish to enter.
5. As there will be no Grassroots Championships in 2021, a new or level 1 rider may compete at the National Championships for 2021 but only as part of a pair. The other member of the pair MUST have completed 2 full TREC competitions at (or above) the level they want to compete at. Please note that, if the higher level rider has to retire during the POR, the level 1 rider must also retire from the POR. They may, however, ride both MA and PTV phases non-competitively, i.e. HC (“hors concours”). Entries open for non-established pairs Monday 12th July
All Entries close 20th July 2021
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Entry fees (per rider): TREC GB members International Competitors
£125.00 includes day membership to £120.00 via PayPal on Classes 1 to 7 Red Kite TREC Group (please contact the website Admin for details)
£24 per team payable Class 8 at the event by cash or cheque
• Red or Blue TREC GB members must quote their current TREC GB CLUB membership number. • Entry fees include corralling and camping fees. • Tickets for the meal and social event on the Saturday night are not included.
Entries are accepted at the discretion of the organisers. Entry closing dates and refunds/withdrawals Entries close on 20th July. Riders who withdraw up to 20th July will receive a full refund. Any refunds for withdrawals after the closing date will be entirely at the discretion of the organiser but will be charged an administration fee. Equine Flu Requirements: TREC GB requires that organisers of any events, including training & camps, involving equines, insist that vaccinations are up to date (12-month cycle) and check passports before horses are unloaded. Horses that have had their annual vaccination or a booster, within the last six days of the event are not allowed to compete. For unvaccinated horses to be able to compete a new programme takes a minimum of 28 days. 1. The twelve-month cycle means that a horse’s vaccinations should be dated within twelve months, for each year recorded on the passport, after the initial cycle of three injections were originally completed. For example, a horse vaccinated on 15th March one year needs to be vaccinated on or before 15th March the following year.
2. Horses with several years of annual booster vaccinations can have gaps in their record provided that; a) The first two primary injections were administered correctly before 1st January 2015. (2nd injection 21-92 days after the 1st injection). b) All annual boosters since 1st January 2015 are within time. If your horse is NOT already on the TREC GB Flu vaccination register please send a copy of your horse’s passport, including the front page, ID page and vaccination pages to [email protected] before the closing date. The details will be added to the TREC GB Flu vaccination register unless you say otherwise.
Health Status – TREC GB respectfully ask that if either you or your horse are unwell, exhibiting signs of a temperature, nasal discharge or any other symptoms, please do not attend the event and inform the organiser.
National Championships Llanllwni 2021 Schedule 5 Start times and competitor information - These will be available on TREC GB website on Tuesday 3rd August 2021.
TREC GB Team Challenge - Teams of 4 riders, any combination (A pair counts as 2 riders). Entries to be handed to the secretary by 8pm Friday night. Cost £24 per team (cash or cheque).
Camping and corralling - Overnight parking and corralling is available on Friday / Saturday nights at the venue, the cost is included in your entry fee. Please note that you must provide your own electric fencing and energiser (all corrals to be electrified when horses are within them) and your horse and corral must be labelled with your contact details. If your horse is corralled and you are leaving the site, you must organise someone to keep an eye on your horse while you are away and must include this person’s contact details on the label too.
Corralling is available on Thursday and/or Sunday night at a cost of £10 per night, please contact Vicky Joynson on 07790 001840 directly to book in advance.
Lorries will be parked on hard standing and the corralling for those horses travelling by lorry will be in an adjacent field. Parking for 4-wheel drive vehicles and trailers will be in fields.
Tents - Tents being used as overnight accommodation must be pitched in the separate area provided. This is for health and safety reasons. Any person found to have pitched a tent in the corralling field will be asked to move it immediately.
Stabling – There is stabling available at the venue, £20 per night including hay and straw. Please book directly with Vicky Joynson on 07790 001840.
Toilets and Showers - There will be toilets and a shower on site.
Water provision - Water for horses and humans will be available on site.
Farrier - A farrier will be on call. Their contact number will be in your Competitors Information Pack.
Vet - The local veterinary practice will be on call in case of emergency. Their contact number will be in your Competitors Information Pack.
Feeds - Grass coverage is short mountain grass and will have had sheep on it. Competitors are advised to bring their own hay/haylage and feed. Local feed suppliers are: • Roy Thomas Farm Supplies Ltd, Dyfed Stores, Llanbydder SA40 9XY 01570 480437 [email protected] • Pets & Ponies Ltd, Station Terrace, Llanbydder 01570 480321 • CCF Felinfach SA48 7HL 01570470327.
Pre-Competition Vetting - Will be carried out for all competitors on Friday evening only.
Catering
National Championships Llanllwni 2021 Schedule 6 Friday Evening - Made at Moithan will be providing pre-booked meals, meal cost: £7. Choice of Lasagne, Cottage Pie or Chargrilled Vegetable Bake. Please book and pay for your meal with the caterer directly by emailing [email protected].
Saturday Night Social from 7.30 - Made at Moithan will be providing a two-course meal with a choice of Chicken casserole with new potatoes and salad (Gluten Free) or Baked, stuffed aubergine with new potatoes and salad (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free), followed by a selection of desserts including fresh fruit. If you have any further dietary needs, please let admin know via your entry form. Meal cost: £14. Please pay with your entry.
Sunday - Catering van available for breakfast, drinks & snacks
Photographer – The official photographer’s details will be in your Competitors Information Pack.
Bespoke Commemorative Clothing – Unfortunately, commemorative clothing will not be available this year.
Dogs - are welcome, but must be under control AND on a lead at all times. The farm is a working sheep farm and any competitor found with a loose dog will be liable to pay a £30 fine to the local air ambulance and may be asked to leave the venue. Please pick up and dispose of dog waste.
Directions– Full directions will be provided in the Competitors Information Pack. Accommodation – Please be aware the local tourist accommodation is already heavily booked.
Suggested websites to check: www.airbnb.co.uk or www.booking.com
Outline timetable All timings are provisional and will be confirmed in the Competitors Information Pack. Day Time Event Friday 15.00 Venue open. If you are arriving on Thursday or need to arrive earlier due to travelling long distance, please advise [email protected]. Follow directions for parking and corralling. 16.00– 19.00 Secretary open 17.30– 20.00 Pre event Vetting / Horse health check 20.00 Riders briefing followed by Judges briefing Saturday 7.30 POR 17.30 PTV Course walk 19.30 Social / Meal Sunday 7.30 Vetting / Horse Health Check 8.30 MA and PTV 17.00 Prize giving
HEALTH AND SAFETY
National Championships Llanllwni 2021 Schedule 7 The event manager/organiser will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the officials and stewards on the day.
First Aiders will be present at the event and should be summoned through an official in the event of an accident. Paramedics will be available on Sunday.
Competitors are asked to safeguard valuable tack and possessions. Young children must be supervised at all times. Neither the organiser nor the land/course owners can accept responsibility for loss or injury to persons or animals howsoever caused.
If the competitor is under 18 a parent or guardian must sign a parental consent form, which is available on the TREC GB website: https://trecgb.com/parental-consent-form/
Helpers
All TREC competitions rely heavily on the support of volunteers and helpers. If you can assist us over the weekend, please follow the link below to register via the TREC GB website.
Packed lunches are provided and those judging on both days will receive a free Saturday Night Meal. https://trecgb.com/national-championships-2021-volunteers/
Entries
TREC GB National Championships – 6th to 8th August 2021 Entry Form please follow the link below to fill in the electronic entry form and payment. https://trecgb.com/national-championships-2021-entry/
There will be PayPal options which will be provided to you once you have completed your entry form and are based on whether you opt to have the Saturday evening meal(s). If you have any questions regarding the Championships, please contact admin on [email protected]
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