Entries Close: Wednesday 15th June at 09:00 (or earlier if classes are full – first come, first served)

Bookings online in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bishop Burton College.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment

Stabling & Hook Up - please book via My Riding Life. Stables are £35 per night. Hook up £15 per night.

This competition is open to schools from all counties and will count for the NSEA RPL Points League.

NSEA Rules – For the comprehensive Grass Roots Rules go to NSEA General Rules 2021-22 on the NSEA website. See below for eligibility in the height classes: Grass Roots Rules for classes 1 – 5 See also NSEA Rules 2022
GR1) Classes & Eligibility
Grass Roots 40 & 50cm classes (for very novice riders only)
40cm Grass Roots (Riders may be led or assisted) Classes are judged on rider position and style only over a simple course of fences. There is a very generous maximum time only. Classes may be split into a) led and b) assisted. There will be an additional prize for the most stylish rider who jumps clear in this class ANY RIDER who has competed in ANY 70cm class (or higher) on ANY pony at ANY competition (not just NSEA) is NOT eligible for this class, (except h/c if space permits)
50cm Grass Roots. (Riders may be assisted but not led.) Optimum time. The winner will be the horse/rider combination who have the fewest jumping penalties and are closest to the optimum time. There will be an additional prize for the most stylish rider who jumps clear in this class ANY RIDER who has competed in ANY 80cm class (or higher) on ANY pony in ANY competition (not just NSEA) is immediately ineligible for Grass Roots 40 & 50 cm qualifiers & Championship classes. ANY HORSE/RIDER combination who has qualified for any other NSEA CHAMPIONSIPS (SJ / JwS CHQ, ECQ, County etc) may not compete in Grass Roots 50cm classes.
Grass Roots Mixed Height Teams Class -40, 50, 60, 70cm This is a new class this year and is designed to enable schools to include riders of differing ages & experience in one team. Teams of 3 or 4. Best 3 scores to count. The aim is to have one rider per height. However, a team can elect to have up to 2 riders at one height per team. The course remains the same throughout the class, and is raised between sections.
Grass Roots 60 & 70cm classes (for novice riders)
60cm Grass Roots
Single phase competitions, no outside assistance. Horse/ Rider combinations who have completed 4 courses at 80cm (at ANY competition, not just NSEA competitions) may only compete h/c in 60cm classes, unless they ride a different pony.
70cm Grass Roots
Single phase, no outside assistance Riders jumping at this level are not eligible for 40cm Grass Roots on ANY pony. Rider / pony combinations jumping at this level are NOT eligible for 50cm classes.

The purpose of the Grass Roots programme is to provide very novice riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but, please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not use Grass Roots competitions as an easy opportunity to “pot hunt,” as it is not in the spirit of the competition. The top 6 teams & individuals at qualifiers will be eligible to compete at any Regional Grass Roots Championships.

HEALTH CHECK BEFORE YOU LEAVE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE - PRACTISE GOOD HAND HYGIENE ARRIVE, COMPETE, LEAVE

DISCLAIMER
Rules and Conditions • To be run in accordance with NSEA Rules • All competitors are required to wear headgear that complies with the highest current safety standard. • Bishop Burton College has a number of indoor and outdoor arenas which will be used for these competitions. • Horses and Ponies MUST NOT be tied to the side of horseboxes or trailers and left unattended – please clear up any mess left by you or your horses

Conditions of Entry
Payments must be contactless and in advance of booking. Spectators may be permitted - please check the guidance on the college website and the social media platforms. Equine Influenza Vaccinations: Primary vaccinations with an in-date 12-month booster. Spot checks will be carried out. Bishop Burton College can only offer its facilities for hire on the understanding that these measures are adhered to. Bishop Burton College does not accept any responsibility or liability for any injury, accident, damage or illness to any person, property or animal whatsoever, or for any loss whatsoever, arising out of, or occurring at any competition, show, hire or event. It shall be a condition of entry/hire of the Centre that each entrant shall indemnify the organisers against any legal action whatsoever arising from any accident.

Your booking and payment confirm your agreement to these conditions of use. Please take them seriously as non-compliance will result in being asked to leave with no refund forthcoming.

Your Responsibility
All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards on its behalf. All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition All enquiries are to be made by the Team Manager please.

TV & Photography
Please note that professional photographers will be present at NSEA competitions. There may also be TV cameras at the Championships. Please indicate on the entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by our official photographers

Child Protection & Safeguarding
If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032 / competition@nsea.co.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000

General information
Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. Take all litter home with you. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Any dog mess must be cleared up.
Outside assistance will not be tolerated- and could result in elimination. NSEA affiliated competitors only may warm up & compete horses on the show ground
All competitions, parents and representatives from every school must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Most of them are volunteers and rudeness is not acceptable.
In the event of cancellation, you entry will be refunded on receipt of a sae, less £5 per cheque admin fee. Have a good day!

Rules
NSEA General Rules 2021-22
Note- NSEA Rules- hair up please.