YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIPS
2005 Program Rules & Specifications
Qualifying Classes, along with League Finals, will be offered for Five, Six, and Seven/Eight Year Old
horses in 2005.
To be eligible to participate in any aspect of the YJC program horses must:
1. Have a foaling date during 2000 to be eligible for 5 yr.old classes, during 1999 to be eligible for 6 yr.old
classes or during
1998 or 1997 to be eligible for the 7/8 year old classes. [An exception will be made ONLY in the case of
horses holding
papers from a Southern Hemisphere breed registry, and clearly indicating that they were foaled in the
Southern
Hemisphere, may compete in 5 yr.old competitions provided they were born after October 1. However, any
horse that
competed in YJC 5-year-old classes in 2004 MUST compete as a 6 year-old in 2005.; and
2. Hold valid registration papers issued by a Breed Registry, a yearling nomination certificate from the
International
Jumper Futurity; or a certified birth certificate signed by the attending veterinarian at the time of birth, and
3. Be in possession of a Recording Number (or Life ID Number) issued by the United States Equestrian
Federation; and
4. Be recorded for the year 2005 with the Young Jumper Championships. The correct recording fee for
Non-IJF nominated
horses (see details below) must accompany the completed YJC Recording Form. (Note: The recording fee
will be
waived in the case of horses properly nominated to the IJF, provided they submit their recording
application directly to
the office of the YJC, P.O. Box 1445, Georgetown, KY 40324)
5. Horses that were not properly recorded prior to participation in any YJC class may not receive credit
toward qualification
for League Finals. Please note it is the responsibility of the owner or trainer, and not the show or the YJC,
to assure
that horses are properly recorded. A listing of currently YJC Recorded horses will be updated monthly on
the web site.
6. Recording may be accomplished at the show prior to competing.
RECORDING FEE SCHEDULE for 2005:
Horses nominated to IJF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO FEE
Horses recorded (postmarked) before April 1, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . .$150
Horses recorded (postmarked) after April 1 and before July 1: . .$300
Horses recorded (postmarked) after July 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500
COMPETITIONS
Any competition recognized by USEF may offer YJC QUALIFYING CLASSES. Note that only shows
filing timely applications
will have dates and contact information included in the YJC Calendar or on its website. Applying show
managements may
request a packet of YJC materials including: complete YJC program rules, the most recent list of YJC
recorded horses,
Recording Application Forms, Affidavit forms, along with directives for the Course Designer for the
classes.
Please apply through Cheryll Frank (502) 535-6787 or email yjcoffice@youngjumpers.com.
By hosting a YJC Qualifier, a show agrees to run their YJC classes in accordance with all of the following
conditions:
1. A USEF licensed course designer must be responsible for the courses for all YJC classes, and course
requirements as
outlined here must be adhered to.
2. Each horse’s breed, sire, and breeder must be announced during the class. Shows are urged to print out
the YJC Horse
Information and Declaration sheet from the website in order to collect this information from entrants for the
announcer
prior to the class.
3. Shows may require a horse to qualify in a previous class as a condition for participation in any YJC
Class held in the
Main Jumper Ring. If so, the show must clearly indicate in the prize list what class will be used for
purposes of qualification
(it must be a jumper class held at the same level of difficulty as the YJC class). Either all horses completing
the
first round of the designated class without faults; OR the 20 horses with the best scores (faults and time in
the first round
only) shall be permitted to participate in the YJC class. Other classes for young jumpers may also be held,
however the
final class of the section must be clearly stated in the prize list to be the single YJC Qualifier permitted per
show.
4. Any YJC Class with 3 or fewer entries, by 5 PM the day prior to the class, may be cancelled at
management’s discretion.
5. Shows failing to follow YJC program rules, including requiring proof of eligibility for all entrants, may
be denied permission
to hold YJC Qualifying Classes in the future.
6. USEF Schooling and Equipment Rules must be enforced.
PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY – QUALIFYING CLASSES:
The show MUST require each horse’s YJC recording number and USEF number prior to competing, OR, if
the horse is not
in possession of a YJC recording number, the show MUST obtain a photocopy of both sides of the horses
Breed Registry
papers, along with a completed YJC recording application, along with a check for the required recording
fee made out to
the YJC, and forward these items to the YJC office (P.O. Box 1445, Georgetown, KY 40324) within 5 days
of the show.
RESULTS SUBMISSION by shows offering QUALIFYING CLASSES:
A class list for each class (including the Owners’ name and address, horses’ names, show numbers, and
YJC numbers) along
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with a copy of the judge’s card, must be forwarded directly to YJC. YJC will not be responsible for
inaccurate or incomplete
results submitted by a show. Any discrepancies that might affect eligibility for a League Final must be
resolved by the closing
date of entries for the League Final involved.
NOTE: Shows using USEF Electronic Results may submit a copy to YJC (provided faults and time are
included in the
results) via email to yjcoffice@youngjumpers.com.
QUALIFYING CLASS GUIDELINES:
All courses must be constructed giving consideration to the age and relative lack of experience of the
horses. They should
encourage smooth and fault-free rounds, providing encouragement and education to the horses
participating. Especially for
5-yr-olds (and 6 yr-olds early in the season) combinations should be inviting and any ‘trappy’ elements are
to be avoided. An
accurate wheeling of the track is essential. Course designers are advised to keep the distance from the final
fence to the finish
line at the minimum, and to have the final portion of the course going away from any read-out board, to
preclude a competitor
from ‘playing with the clock’ to achieve a better result.
Notices of any amendments and/or clarifications to YJC Program Rules and Specifications may be obtained
on the YJC web
site: www.youngjumpers.com . Recording applications, and change of name or owner forms are available
on-line, as are
applications for competitions wishing to offer YJC Qualifying Classes.
Five Year Olds:
1. Prize Money is encouraged but not required for 5-yr-old classes. Unless other classes with prize money
(open to all riders)
at Level 4 are offered at the show, no nominating fee may be required. Nominating fees should be waived
for 5-yearolds
competing only in YJC classes.
2. Tables: Classes for Five Year Olds must be conducted as Table II (without a jump-off), or scored under
Table V .
3. Courses: Classes for Five Year Olds held prior to June 1st must be offered at Level 4 and may NOT
contain a triple combination.
After June 1st, it is encouraged that classes be offered at Level 5, and triple combinations are permitted
(preferably
in the second half of the course). Simple Liverpools are permitted and encouraged, but may not be used
within combinations.
Speed to be calculated at 325 m/m in small arenas, and 350 m/m for larger arenas.
Six Year Olds:
1. Prize Money: A minimum of $500 in prize money must be offered in 6-yr-old classes. In no case may
less prize money
be offered, or higher total fees for entry charged, than those for a Preliminary or Level 5 Jumper class at the
same show.
Nominating fees should be waived for 6-year-olds competing only in YJC classes.
2. Tables: Classes for Six Year Olds may be conducted under Table II.2(a) or (b).
3. Courses: Classes for Six Year Olds held prior to June 1st must be offered at Level 5. Level 6 is
encouraged after June
1st. Liverpools are encouraged, but may not be used in triple combinations or as any “b” of a double
combination. An
inviting water jump (not exceeding 11’ and with a rail) is permitted and encouraged. Speed of 350 m/m in
initial rounds,
and 375 m/m for any jump-off round.
Seven/Eight Year Olds: Open to horses that have not yet competed in grand prix events at the
International Standard.
1. Prize Money: A minimum of $500 in prize money must be offered in 7/8-yr-old classes. In no case may
less prize money
be offered, or higher total fees for entry charged, than those for a Preliminary or Level 6 Jumper class at the
same show.
Nominating fees should be waived for 7/8-year-olds competing only in YJC classes.
2. Tables: Classes for Seven/Eight Year Olds may be conducted under Table II.
3. Courses: Classes for Seven/Eight Year Olds may be offered at either Level 6 or Level 7 (Level 7 after
June 1st).
Liverpools are encouraged, but may not be used in triple combinations or as any “b” of a double
combination. An inviting
water jump (not exceeding 11’ and without a rail) is permitted and encouraged. Speed of 350 m/m.
YJC EASTERN AND WESTERN LEAGUE FINALS SPECIFICATIONS:
The 2005 League Finals are scheduled for The Hampton Classic Horse Show in the East, and at the Show
Park All Seasons
in the West. Only horses recorded with the YJC for the year 2005 that have completed (i.e. received a score
in) a minimum
of one YJC Qualifying Class prior to the last date for entries to be received (as determined by the show
hosting a given Final)
will be allowed to participate in a League Final of the YJC.
The method of determining the order of acceptance, of properly entered horses, will be as follows:
a. Preference will first be given to horses properly entered according to the rules having the lowest average
fault score from
their best three results (first rounds only to count) in YJC Qualifying Classes held prior to the date specified
in the hosting
show’s prize list. Horses obtaining fewer than 3 scores shall be given a score of 20 faults in place of any
missing
score(s), for purposes of calculatingtheir average score.
b. In the event of equal average scores, total points obtained from a horse’s best five results in YJC Classes
(held before the
date specified in the prize list) will be used to break the ties. Points will allocated on the basis of 1st = 10
pts., 2nd = 8 pts.,
3rd = 6 pts., 4th = 5 pts., 5th = 4 pts., 6th = 3 pts., 7th = 2 pts., and 8th = 1 pt. In the case of ties in class
results, points will
be added and divided amongst tied horses.
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c. In the event of ties still remaining, they will be broken on the basis of most 1st place finishes, 2nd place
finishes, etc.
d. Responsibility for notifying the YJC office of discrepancies in scores or points for their horse, as well as
obtaining offcialshow
records to document any adjustment thereto, rests entirely with the Owner or Agent of the horse involved.
Each YJC League Final will take place over a minimum of three (3) days, and consist of 3 different rounds
for each age
group, as follows:
LEAGUE FINALS Round One: Starting order shall be randomly drawn. No ranking will be made for this
round and all
horses will carry their faults forward to Round 2. Time will not be a factor, except to determine faults for
exceeding the time
allowed. Time will not carry forward to Round 2.
Five-Year-Olds: a minimum of 8 numbered fences (with one or two double combinations), set at Level 5
with a speed of
speed of 350 m/m, and scored under Table II (without a jump-off) or Table V, but with times recorded,
Six-Year-Olds: a minimum of 10 numbered fences (with 2 doubles or one double and one triple
combination), set at Level
6, with a speed of 350 m/m and scored under Table II.1, without a jump-off but with times recorded.
Seven / Eight-Year-Olds: a minimum of 12 numbered fences (with one double and one triple
combination), set at Level 7
with a speed of 350 m.m and scored under Table II.1, without a jump-off but with times recorded. No
ranking will be made
for this round and all horses will carry their faults forward to Round 2. Time will not be a factor, except to
determine faults
for exceeding the time allowed. Time will not carry forward to Round 2.
LEAGUE FINALS Round Two: Horses to compete over a minimum of 10 numbered fences scored as for
Round One.
Starting order will be reverse order of Round One. Speed of 350 m/min.
Five Year Olds: Following the completion of Round 2 the Five-Year-Olds will be ranked according to the
lowest TOTAL of
jumping and time faults (from Rounds One and Two combined). Any ties resulting from equal fault scores
will be classified
with the horse holding the lowest TOTAL faults.
Six Year Olds: A jump-off may be held amongst horses tied with the lowest TOTAL fault score (from
Rounds One and Two
combined), to determine a classification for this round. Following the completion of Round Two Six-YearOlds not participating
in any jump-off following Round Two will be ranked according to total faults from Rounds 1 and 2, with
ties broken
on the basis of time from Round Two.
Seven/Eight Year Olds: A jump-off may be held amongst horses tied with the lowest TOTAL fault score
(from Rounds One
and Two combined), to determine a classification for this round. Following the completion of Round Two
Seven/Eight-YearOlds not participating in any jump-off following Round Two will be ranked according to total faults from
Rounds 1 and 2,
with ties broken on the basis of total time taken in Round Two.
LEAGUE FINALS Round Three: open to the 15 highest ranked horses following Round Two with the
lowest TOTAL fault
score from the initial course of Rounds One and Two (see above). Starting order to be reverse order of
ranking after Round
2. Round 3 must be held in the Main Jumper Ring on either Saturday or Sunday. The course shall include
10 to 12 numbered
fences (including a water jump of a minimum of 9’ and with a rail for Six-Year-Olds and without a rail for
Seven/Eight Year
Olds). Total Score – Each YJC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS will be determined on the basis of lowest
TOTAL fault score
(jumping and time faults from the Rounds One, Two, and Three combined; not including any Jump-Off
held following
Rounds Two or Three.) In cases of a tie existing for Champion, a timed jump-off will be held amongst tied
horses to determine
the result. Ties for places other than first will be broken as follows: Five-Year-Olds on the basis of TOTAL
of their differential
from time on course to Optimum Time for Rounds One, Two, and Three combined. Six-Year-Olds on the
basis of
the TOTAL of times on course recorded for Rounds One, Two, and Three. Seven/Eight-Year-Olds on the
basis of the TOTAL
of times on course recorded for Rounds One, Two, and Three.
2005 YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIPS EASTERN LEAGUE FINALS
5, 6 and 7/8 year olds
August 28 - September 4, 2005
Hampton Classic, Bridgehampton, NY
2005 YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIPS WESTERN LEAGUE FINALS
5, 6 and 7/8 year olds
August 28 - September 4, 2005
Showpark All Seasons, Del Mar, CA
2005 YOUNG JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL
Invitations will be issued to the top ten placing horses in each of the League Finals,
plus an additional ten representing the top ranked individuals in each age group.
5, 6, and 7/8 year olds
November 29 - December 4, 2005
National Horse Show, Wellington, FL