RULES
COMMITTEE

One of the main roles of the Competitions Committee is to organise the driving calendar and liaise with organisers. This can sometimes be an impossible task requiring a great deal of tact. At all times one of the primary aims is to keep the sport moving forward and encourage new participants.

The committee also oversee the implementation of the class structure and advice competitors about the level at which they are entitled to compete. The well worn phrase, “You can please some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time but never all of the people all of the time” is particularly relevant when trying to arrange classes to suit all levels of ability and experience.

Following the dramatic class restructuring at the start of the 2007 season, the new system has settled down and seems to be working reasonably well. The Competitions Committee will review this at the end of the 2008 season when the classes have been in place for two seasons. One or two things have been identified for updating and these changes will be announced at the conference. Most competitors will have heard that changes are proposed to the events structure and discussions on this are ongoing with the event organisers.

The committee also oversees the points league, inspects prospective new venues and supervises the appointment of course designers and TDs. The committee liaises with the Judges Committee regarding production of new dressage tests and checks that new rules are effectively implemented.

Overall the Competitions Committee has jurisdiction for most aspects of event organisation and a wide ranging remit that requires a flexible approach and forward thinking individuals.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM