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2023-06-16

Dear Members,

 

The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation is delighted to inform that the 1st National Student (Youth) Games will be held in November 2023 at Guangxi, China. Detail as follows:

 

Dates:                          November 2023 (Exact date to be confirmed)

Venue:                         Guangxi, China (Damingshan Equestrian Central Park)

 

Dressage

Age category

Competition level

Horse requirement*

Group A:

16 - 19 in 2023 (YOB: 2004 - 2007)

 

Team:  FEI Junior Team Test (Medium level)

 

Own horse required

Group B:

13 - 15 in 2023 (YOB: 2008 - 2010)

 

Team:  FEI Children Team Test (Elementary)

 

Own horse required

 

 

Show Jumping

Age category

Competition level

Horse power*

Group A:

16 - 19 in 2023 (YOB: 2004 - 2007)

 

Team: 120-130cm

 

Own horse required

 

Group B:

13 - 15 in 2023 (YOB: 2008 - 2010)

 

Team: 110-120cm

Own horse required

 

 

Notes

  • Only Eventing athletes and horses can enter in more than one discipline; however, the horse can only be ridden by one athlete (e.g. The horse-rider combination can enter in Jumping or Dressage in addition to Eventing).
  • *Participating horses must not be less than 6 years of age (i.e. born on 31 December 2017 or before).
  • *Horses that have participated in Jumping/ Dressage at the National Championships or the 14th National Games in the period of 2021 to 2023 and the Eventing National Championships in the period of 2022 to 2023 are not allowed to participate in this Competition.
  • Horse information can be submitted at a later date.
  • Selection policy and reimbursement items and details will be announced in due course.

 

The following general criteria will be taken into account in making the selection of riders:

  • HKSAR Passport holder
  • Member of HKEF
  • Current training level and results at the required level as above
  • Availability of their own horse(s)
  • Availability to train in Mainland China in preparation for this competition

 

We look forward to receiving your expression of interest in the 1st National Student (Youth) Games as Rider/ Team Coach/ Chef d’Equipe by email to [email protected] by Sunday  25th June, 5:00p.m. (GMT+8) with the following documents:

  1. Entry Form (see attachment)
  2. Results Record Form (see attachment) with Videos Submission in 2022-2023 (File Name: Rider Name_Horse Name_Height/Level_Competition Date) (riders only)
  3. Passport copy
  4. Mainland Travel Permit copy
  5. Parent Consent Letter (riders under 18 only)
  6. Letter of support and recommendation from coach (riders only)
  7. Curriculum Vitae (Coach/ Chef d’Equipe only)

Any late submission or submission with missing document(s) received by HKEF will not be processed.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information.

 

Best Regards,

Hong Kong Equestrian Federation

 

Attachment:

1st Student (Youth) Games_2023_Entry Form

1st Student (Youth) Games_2023_Results Record Form

 

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