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Area IV Adult Rider Virtual Teams

Area IV is excited to announce that the Adult Rider Virtual Team Challenge is back for 2024! Virtual teams are made up of six adult riders. Teams earn points by riders entering, competing, and placing in events, volunteering at Area IV trials, and more. See below for point information. This is open to any adult rider in Area IV that is a member of the Adult Rider program. To enter, fill out the Sign Up Form. Get those teams together and ready to play this eventing season!

 The Adult Rider Virtual Team Competition (VTC) will run from 1/1/24-12/15/24 and allow participants to earn points at all recognized events and at mini events that directly benefit recognized events.

The AR VTC is intended to engage competitor and event volunteers, providing opportunities for Adult Riders to compete for year-end prizes in a fun way. It’s also a great way to meet new Adult Riders across Area IV!

AR VTC teams will be formed before the first event in May, with back reporting available from events earlier in the year.  Late teams may be formed after May 11 but will only be eligible to count points earned after their sign-up date.

 Please submit all volunteer hours by December 15, 2024.  The VTC scorekeeper will announce team placings monthly starting 6/1/24 and prizes will be awarded at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

TEAM COMPOSITION

  • Participants may form their own teams of up to 6 riders or they will be added to a team.

  • Participants are not required to assemble their own teams.

  • Teams will be introduced via email.

  • We encourage teams to develop a team identity and hope to see teams engaging at competitions throughout the year!

SCORING

  • Entering and completing an Area IV event – 40 points(inclusive of the 5 points earned with entry)

  • Points may only be earned in mounted divisions (i.e., no FEH) with 3 or more starters.

  • Placing at an event

            ◦     First place – 60 points

            ◦     Second place – 40 points

            ◦     Third place – 30 points

            ◦     Fourth place – 25 points

            ◦     Fifth place – 20 points

            ◦     Sixth place – 15 points

            ◦     Seventh place – 10 points

            ◦     Eighth place – 5 points

NOTE – Riders must sign up with 1 horse at the beginning of the season.  Riders must email the Adult Rider Coordinator if they choose to change to a different horse midway through the season.  Riders may not return to a horse ridden previously once they change to a new horse.

  • Scores for events outside Area IV will use the same placing structure, but the 20 points for entering and completing an event will not be awarded

  • Volunteering at an Area IV Event (no more than 160 points per event)

    • 80 points for full day

    • 40 points for 1/2 day

      • Volunteer points may be earned at Mini HT and Schooling HT that benefit a USEA Area IV Horse Trial.

  • Volunteering at an event outside Area IV will receive 1/2 points. (20 points for half day, 40 points for a full day)

  • Bonus Points

    • CCI/CIC or long/short *'s – 50 bonus points

    • Classic Series- 30 bonus points

  • Representing Area IV at the AECs or the National Adult Team Challenge at the AECs – 50 bonus points

  • Participating in the Area IV Championships— 50 bonus points

  • Team members who volunteer to coordinate or help with coordinating an Adult Rider social – 80 bonus points per party split between team members.

  • Virtual team scorekeeper (Beth Johnson)— 150 points

  • Low Score Award Coordinator— 50 points

  • Participating in Adult Rider Camp— 30 points

  • Camp Co-Coordinators— 100 points each

  • Area IV Adult Amateur Recognition Coordinator— 30 points

  • VTC social media coordinator— 100 points

  • Virtual Team Coordinator (Ali Kuhn)- collect sign ups, help form teams, collect payments, post updates throughout the year including score updates and opportunities for team engagement, socials, etc, assist with prizes at the end of the year— 200 points

  • If you have ideas for other volunteer roles or to inquire about volunteering for any of the bonus point roles please email the adult rider coordinator at juliesimmons78@gmail.com.

*** Email Beth Johnson with all volunteer hours and to report all points earned at shows outside of Area IV. 

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top four placing teams.  To qualify for a prize you must contribute at least 30 points to your team.

Questions?  Contact the Adult Rider Coordinator Julie Simmons at juliesimmons78@gmail.com