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ADT ORGANIZING RULES
AND GUIDELINES FOR THE 2011 SERIES
Rules will follow Appendix A and B of the ADS Handbook whenever
possible, with exceptions/additions as noted herein. All rules in the
ADS handbook, which are not modified for ADT’s in Appendix A and B,
will still apply. The host facility must follow the rules and
guidelines set by the ADCS ADT committee. There shall be no exceptions.
Any new ADTs must be approved by the ADT Committee and ADCS board.
Number of events: Attempts will be made to schedule at least six events
in the series. There could be more, with Board approval, if more event
organizers come forward. If an event needs to be canceled, any
change of location needs to be approved by the ADT committee.
Divisions, levels and classes are determined at the beginning of each
series by the ADT committee. Classes offered can not be changed mid
series, and all classes need to be included in every ADT in the series.
All participants (drivers) in ADCS sponsored events must be current
ADCS members. Grooms, navigators, etc. may be non members of ADCS. All
must sign a release at each event.
Entry fees are set at $40 per entry. A person going HC must be a member
and pay the full fee.
On other than the dressage field, the host facility must not allow
participants to practice on the course once it has been set up, whether
it is the day before or a week before. A competitor will be eliminated
from that event if found to violate this rule.
The ADS handbook Appendix B Section 3 covers the cones course and
should be followed as much as possible, with discretionary decisions
left to the organizers. Organizers are reminded, however, that most
competitors will have little time to study a course in person, and this
should be taken into account with the design. Very difficult or hard to
follow routes should be avoided.
There shall be a dressage judge and a TD at every event. The TD’s
responsibilities, among others assigned by the Organizer, shall include:
+ reviewing the course prior to starting the event and performing a
safety check of each entry.
+ briefing of volunteers
+ ensure approved ADT forms are used and understood
+ the judge at a hazard shall notify the TD immediately any time a
person E’s in a hazard to allow the TD to review the decision, if need
be.
+ The TD should be available to monitor and assist during all
activities taking place during the event.
Suggested fee schedule: Judges: under 25 competitors- $150, 25 or more
competitors -$175. TD: $150. If any official, whether charging a fee or
not, is traveling an unusual distance to an event, a reasonable mileage
fee my be paid and shall be shown in the event budget. In general
milage shall be $25 for non local travel up to 50 miles and $50 for
over 50 miles
If an ADT is held in conjunction with another event and uses an
official who requires a fee greater than this standard, such fee beyond
these amounts and other costs for that official must be born by the
other activity.
Divisions/Levels/Classes for 2011
DIVISIONS VSE (single and pairs), Single pony, Single horse,
Multiples/Pairs (all except VSE)
LEVELS
Training Green Driver is limited to those who are new to driving in
2011, or first time competitors in an ADT Series (or did not qualify
for a year end award in the previous series), and who have never
competed in a CDE above training level, or in more than one CDE at
training level. Any driver eligible for green driver may compete for
one entire series in that level, and will be required to move out of
the green class in the next series. The Green Driver level is designed
for beginner drivers. Scores in hazards are not taken or counted for
Green Drivers.
Regular Training level is open to any driver/equine combination. It is
expected that very experienced drivers with experienced horses will
compete at a higher level and leave this class for drivers with green
horses or relatively new drivers no longer eligible for the green
driver class. However, it will be left up to the individual to decide
with which level they feel most comfortable. A Champion at this level
in a previous series may compete at this level in the new series and
may again earn a year end award and repeat as Champion.
Preliminary, Intermediate, Advanced These levels are open to any
driver/equine combination wishing to compete in them. Previous series
competition level or placing has no bearing on who may enter these
levels. A prior Champion may repeat in the new series.
CLASSES
Classes result from combining a level and division. There is no class
offered in Pairs for the Green Driver level, however. All other
combinations are possible and offered. Year end awards are given in all
classes with qualified entries, through six places. Two events must be
attended by the same driver/equine combination in the class to qualify
for year end placing.
Year End Points Awarded at each ADT:
Each class will be placed based on the final combined score of the
three event phases. Each entry will receive one point for participating
at the event, even if they have been eliminated. To that will be added
points based on the order of finish, through six places. Six points
will be added for a 1st place finish if there are six or more in the
class. If fewer than six are in the class, 1st place will add points
equal to the number competing in the class.
Each subsequent placing will add one less point. Anyone eliminated will
not be awarded additional place points, but will be counted among those
in the class. Example: If you placed first in a class of eight, you
would receive 6 points for being first plus 1 point for participation,
for a total of 7 points at that ADT event. (7 are the maximum points
that one can earn at any one ADT.) If you placed seventh, you would get
just 1 point for participating, as placing points end with sixth place.
If you eliminated, you would get 1 point only (for participating). A
1st place finish in a class of three would get 1 participation point
plus 3 points for being first, for a total of four points. Subsequent
places would end up with 3 and 2 points total.
YEAR END AWARDS
An Awards Banquet will be scheduled at a date after the final ADT of
the series. Year End points are accumulated at each series ADT on each
driver/equine/class combination (an entry).
Awards will be given in each class that has had any entries qualifying
by attending at least two events in the series. The ADT committee will
determine awards for the year.
Four ADT results will be combined to determine the final year end score
and placement for year end awards for each entry qualified. If an entry
only participates in two ADTs, only two events will count. If an entry
competes in four or more ADTs, their four best results will be combined
for the year end total. As the participation point will be linked to
year end points earned for class placement at each ADT, only those
participation points included with the best four finishes will count in
the final total.
If changing levels mid-series, the same driver/equine may earn an
additional award if at least two ADTs are also attended in the class at
the new level. Exception: If a green driver entry moves to regular
training midseason, they may not earn a second award- as they have not
changed levels. They will have to choose the training class to be used
for the award if they qualify in both sections of training level. Other
than between Intermediate and Advanced, if a driver/equine combination
moves up to a higher level during the series, and after one ADT at the
new level, the driver decides it was a mistake to move up, they may
return to the lower level. If they move up again at a later date, they
must then finish the season at the higher level. This holds true for a
green driver moving to regular training, as well.
Competitor Rules
1. Informal dress is permissible for all classes.
2. Helmets are required at all times for the driver and any passengers.
3. Gloves and whips are required in competition. Lap robes are not
required.
4. Leg wraps may used on horses during all phases of the competition
5. Navigators are required except for VSE singles. Junior drivers must
be accompanied by an adult. Navigators may assist more than one entry
and if you don’t have a navigator, they frequently can be volunteer for
you during the event.
6. Any safe vehicle will be allowed in all divisions/levels. Drivers
need to consider if their vehicle is designed for this type of driving
and suitable for the local conditions at each ADT.
7. No wire spoked wheels shall be used at levels above training, except
for VSE vehicles. Pneumatic tires may be used at all levels
8. In Training Level (green and regular), in all phases, no cantering
or running will be allowed. Accuracy and correctness should be the
primary goal, not speed. Breaks must be controlled immediately, with
penalties given or elimination the result, depending on circumstances.
9. Time penalties in the hazards will be used in the scoring for all
levels except Green Driver as noted above.
10. All dogs must be on leash and under control at all times. Local
organizers may make their own rules regarding allowing dogs on the
property.
11. An entry may be eliminated and /or excused form the competition
site for dangerous/unsafe driving.
12. All equine brought to a competition must compete in the event. No
animals may be there “just for the experience.”
13. All participants are expected to follow the ADS rules concerning
behavior and sportsmanship. This includes inappropriate comments,
excessive noise during competitions, excessive use of the whip, cruelty
to animals, etc.
14. Competitors are reminded to read and follow any additional local
rules that may be distributed or posted at an event.
15. A competitor may question the decision of any official at an event
within a reasonable time of the decision. However the final decision of
the official shall be final and no further appeal is permitted.
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