Registration on to the Junior Youth Performance Programme is required for any combination aiming for selection for the Youth European Championships. While the Youth European Championships will represent the peak for the chosen squad, every effort will be made for all who participate in the programme to gain from the education and the competition and to have fun while doing so.
Junior Programme Eligibility
Riders are required to be between the years of their 14th birthday and 18th birthday.
To join the NAF Junior Programme, combinations must have achieved the Minimum Eligibility Requirement for CCI2*-L:
(4 x Novice PLUS 1 Intermediate) OR (4 x Novice PLUS 1 x CCI2*-S) OR (6 x Novice)
International MER:
- Dressage: Not more than 55 penalties
- Cross country: Clear jumping with no more than 75 seconds exceeding the optimum time
- Show Jumping: Not more than 16 jumping penalties
National MER:
- Dressage: Not more than 50 penalties
- Show Jumping: Not more than 16 jumping penalties
- Cross Country: Clear jumping with no more than 30 time penalties
The Youth Performance Manager in conjunction with the Regional Youth Chairman reserve the right to co-opt any athlete/horse combination onto the programme.
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Junior Championships
British Junior Championship
Hosted annually at South of England, the NAF British Young Rider Championship takes place on 26th - 27th September 2020.
View 2020 MERs and eligibility HERE.
Junior European Championship
The 2020 European Championship is being hosted in Hartpury, Gloucestershire (GBR), 27 July - 2 August.
All combinations must be certified by their national federation as qualified to compete at the required level.
View full details in the FEI Rule Book HERE
Junior Trials
| Date | Event | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March 2020 | Oasby (1) |
OIU21 |
| 14 March 2020 | Pontispool (1) |
OIU21 |
| 28 - 29 March 2020 | Thoresby Park International |
OIU21 |
| 4 April 2020 | Dalkeith (1) | OIU21 |
| 4 April 2020 | Weston Park (1) | OIU21 |
| 25 - 26 April 2020 | Withington Manor International | OIU21 |
| 1 - 3 May 2020 | Jardy, France | CCI2*-L / CCI3*-S |
| Final Trial 20 - 21 June 2020 | Farley Hall |
Although Jardy CCI2*-L will be the main Spring selection trial for combinations wishing to be considered for European selection, results from other Spring CCI events will also be taken into consideration for those athletes who may have a conflict with their academic studies. Please contact Darrell Scaife, Youth Performance Manager 07966 019 930 to discuss your competition plans.
Selectors and Officials
Youth Performance Manager - Darrell Scaife
Youth Performance Selectors
- Charlie Lane (Independent Chair)
- Sue Bagley
- Craig Barr (non-voting)
- Jon Collins
- Jane Peters
- Sue Stewart
- Sally Taylor
Youth Performance Coaches
- Christie Wright
- Caroline Moore
- Philip Surl
Youth contact
For more information on the Youth Performance Programme, including eligibility and MERs, please contact the Sport Team on international@britisheventing.com or 02476 010356.
