INTRODUCTION
Interschool aims to develop the school aged rider through the discipline of equestrian sport. To achieve this aim, the four main objectives of Interschool are to:
- promote equitation education and equestrian sport in school programs across South Australia;
- provide a competition structure that will give opportunities for South Australian Interschool riders a platform to progress from grass roots level to a National level with the aim of developing excellence in equestrian sport;
- encourage the development of discipline, character, sportsmanship, teamwork and a sense of achievement in Interschool riders in South Australia; and
- reward and educate riders in horsemanship and horse management with the aim of creating a competitive sporting environment that places the welfare of the horse at the fore.
Primary competition is restricted to riders enrolled up to and including year 6 in the year of competition. The Secondary competition is for those enrolled in years 7 to 12 inclusive in the year of competition. In the Australian Interschool Championships, there is an additional level for Dressage - Intermediate division is for riders enrolled in years 7, 8 and 9 and senior division is for riders enrolled in years 10, 11 and 12. However, note that the organising committee of the Australian Interschool Championships may split any other secondary class into intermediate and senior secondary. Eventing is open to all primary and secondary riders (ie it is not divided between primary and secondary).
INTERSCHOOL COMMITTEE
ESA has formed an ESA Interschool Committee to assist in the running of SA Interschool.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Important documents relating to ESA Interschool are set out below:
Please note that this Calendar is subject to change, as most events are not held by ESA Interschool. We will update you on any changes to the Calendar. If you have any queries regarding the interschool events held at qualifying events, please contact the Interschool Committee in the first instance on [email protected].
SUMMARY OF INTERSCHOOL
The ESA Interschool Event Calendar lists all qualifying events for the Interschool season. These events will include qualifying classes that are available at the Australian Interschool Championships, and placegetters will be allocated points that will assist in determining ESA Interschool State Team selection, the School Perpetual Trophy and the High Point Discipline Champions at the end of the qualifying season. Riders in all disciplines must achieve qualifying performances to be considered for State Team selection. Please refer to the ESA Interschool State Team Selection Processfor information on the State Team selection process and points system.
For a horse and rider combination to be considered for State Team selection, the combination must be registered for Interschool (registration via Nominate) and return to the ESA office a completed and signed School Consent Form (available via Nominate) before the date of the qualifying event that the combination wishes to compete in.
The registration is one set fee that covers any classes the combination wishes to compete in (that is, riders do not need to register per discipline). Note that each rider must also be a current Participant or Competitive ESA member in order to compete at the qualifying events.
The facebook site "Interschool - Equestrian SA" provides the most up to date information on ESA Interschool, and includes links and reminders regarding qualifying events.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please contact the Interschool Committee on [email protected].
* VIEW CURRENT 2023 LEADERBOARD - Click Here
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Interschool Links
Working PartyView Working Party |
Calendar 2022View Calendar of Events |
State Team CriteriaState Team Selection Criteria |
Reg/Consent FormRegistration/Consent Form |
National RulesInterschool National Rules |
Show Horse RulesInterschool Show Horse Rules |
HandbookInterschool Handbook |
National Rules & Information: for all disciplines are on the EA National website - click here
Interschool SA Handbook- ALL Interschool participants (riders, parents, schools, and supporters) are encouraged to read this document. The handbook provides information about school competitions, state championships, Australian championships, SA State Interschool Team, membership requirements and specific discipline requirements. An electronic copy is available at the link below, or hard copies are available for purchase from the ESA office for $30.
Interschool SA State Team: riders who wish to be selected for the SA State Interschool Team need to refer to the Interschool SA Selection Policy below.
2021 Interschool
In 2021 there are multiple events for each discipline, including events in regional areas. These events will include classes that qualify riders for selection for the State Team, and qualifying events will also earn points for their school toward the School Perpetual Trophy. Refer to the Event Calendar for the latest list of competitions.
To compete in Interschool classes, riders must be registered with Equestrian South Australia (ESA) prior to close of entries for the relevant event. A nomination fee is payable with the registration, which allows the rider to compete in all Interschool competitions for that discipline during the season:
- $40 per rider/horse combination for 1 discipline
- $70 per rider/horse combination for 2 disciplines
- $90 per rider/horse combination for 3 disciplines
- $100 per rider/horse combination for 4 or 5 disciplines
Alternatively, the rider/horse combination may pay a fee of $10 per event (in this instance a new registration form must be completed with each payment). It is recommended that riders aiming for state selection register for the season and compete in more than the minimum number of events to increase their chance of selection.
ALL riders competing at the ESA Riders of the Future Championships must be current Competitive Junior members of ESA, or current Interschool Junior members.
To be eligible for the 2021 Interschool Awards, you much ensure that you have completed the registration form, school consent form and paid the appropriate nomination fee.
Riders in all disciplines must meet minimum criteria to be considered for selection for the state team. Please make sure that you are aware of these requirements when planning your season.
Changes to the Interschool National rules include:
- Full time TAFE students that are under the age of 19 years are eligible to compete
- Primary competitions are restricted to athletes enrolled up to and including year/grade 6 in the year of competition
- Secondary competition is for those enrolled in year 7 to 12 inclusive, in the year of competition up to 18 years of age
- Students over 18 years of age, and who are members of EA, and who are full time high-school students, may apply for special consideration to be allowed to compete
Please refer to the Interschool page at www.equestrian.org.au for the full discipline rules.
All Interschool Application Forms for 2021 are available on Nominate.
If you have any questions, please contact the Interschool Working Party - [email protected]
