World Escaramuza Challenge XII World Series of Team Riding Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, Texas Conducted under the rules of the Federación Méxicana de Charrería
June 17-21, 2014
Officials/SPONSORS
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SUPER RIDE XII • World Escaramuza Challenge
www.superride.org June 16-21, 2014 • Texas Rose Horse Park • 14078 State Hwy 110N, Tyler TX 75704 www.texasrosehorsepark.com
Principal Sponsors: The City of Lindale Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director: Gary Bonner, superridecomp@cs.com, 972-679-0770 Competition Manager: Sara Bass, sara@superride.org • Press Officer: Melvin Cox, melvin@SportsQuestInternational.com Judge: Araceli Ortega, National Coordinator & National Judge for Escaramuzas Drill Teams
ESCARAMUZA ESCARAMUZA CHARRA DE TEXAS
The charreada of today gets the feminine touch when the woman ride in the Escaramuza. The spectators applaud when see to the group carry out its beautiful and dangerous designs while riding in their gaily colored dresses on side saddles. They’re mounted “to mujeriegas”, that is sideways, in an albarda of European origin that is peculiar to the Charreríía but has evolved over hundred of years in both Europe and Africa. The traditional side saddle or albarda for the Escaramuza, is a cut down charro saddle, with a leather seat and leg restraints attached. A “U” shaped one for the right leg and a “C” shaped one for the left leg.
PRE-REGISTRATION/STALL DEPOSIT FORM To SECURE your team’s entry and to secure stalls for World Escaramuza Challenge at Super Ride XII please attach a non- refundable deposit of $200 to this form and return to: Super Ride XII PO BOX 1333 Van, TX USA 75790
Team Name: ______________________________ Contact Person: ___________________________________ Contact Email:______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: ________________________________________ Number of Stalls: _____________________
SUPER RIDE XII INFORMATION
Name/Phone of contact for RV’s at Horse Park: ___________________________________________________ Team Banner in Arena? [ ] Yes [ ] No One free allowed, size 36X60 inches only, you provide. No advertising allowed on banner. Is this your first Super Ride Competition? [ ] Yes [ ] No Will you be sponsoring a division or activity? [ ] Yes [ ] No Amount: $_________________ Sponsor Partnerships [ ] Ice Cream Social, $750. [ ] All Star Banquet, 5 @ $500ea available [ ] Arena Gate Banner, $2000. [ ] Drive Entrance Welcome Banner, $1000. [ ] Practice Arenas (2) Sponsorships (8 available), $300 ea. [ ] Large Team Banner Placement 3’X6’, $0 (you provide banner). [ ] Division Sponsor. $500 each, 26 available. Division(s): _________________________________________
GENERAL RULES
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Deadlines • All entries and fees due by May 8th • A late fee of 25% applies for any fees not paid by due date. • No refunds after April 15th on entries, stalls or any other service or product. SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, June 19, 2014 - Practice • FRIDAY, June 20, 2014 - Preliminary Rounds • SATURDAY, June 21, 2014 - Final Rounds Coaches Meeting: 20 minutes after the final performance of the day. See daily schedule. This is your opportunity to declare legitimate issues for the next day’s performances, ask questions, get clarifications on rules, etc.. Competitive Divisions: Open Prize Money: Yes (tba) Entry Fee: (includes preliminary and final competitions) US$ 250.00 per team. Outdoor Arena: The tournament will be conducted in a ‘virtual’ Lienzo Charro of standard dimension. The chute (60 by 12 metres (197 ft x 39 ft)) and the Main Arena (40 metres (130 ft) in diameter) being demarked by portable PVC fencing similar to that commonly used in international dressage and driving competitions. Footing: All-weather Stabling: 12 x 12 stalls. Clay floor surface Paddocks: Cost available on Request Cost: US$105 for three (3) days - includes three (3) bags of shavings. Extra days add $25 per day. Awards: In costume, no horses. All riders to attend. Music: The Super Ride XII competition has purchased blanket music coverage. However, we do not assume any liability for the music submitted and/or played during the competition. Please bring at least two (2) copies of your music. WARNING! Not all CD’s play error-free in our sound system. Official Language(s): English and Spanish Team BIOS: Bring one copy of a short write-up, to be read by the announcer(s). Practice Time: Request preference on entry form. You will be using one of the warm-up arenas for practice on Thursday, June 19. Miscellaneous: • No person other than show officials “on foot” allowed inside the riding arena during competition. • If a team is not ready when called to ride the third time they will be disqualified. • Strap on spurs only. No slip-on or strapless spurs allowed at USEDA competitions • Helmets are suggested, they are not required. Hotels: Lindale, TX Directions to Facility: Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/aTr33 National Television Promos: http://sportsquestinternational.com/Super_Ride_XII_Promo_One.html http://sportsquestinternational.com/Super_Ride_XII_Promo_Two.html Video: Video will be available for each Division and the entire competition onsite during the competition. This is very affordable and professional and will have numerous camera angles including overhead shots. No professional photographers allowed on the TRHP grounds at any time without written permission of the Event Manager. No video taping allowed. The event will be recorded and edited for international broadcast as a special presentation of With Equestrian Tact: The international Video Magazine of the Equestrian Sports.. Cameras: You are welcome to take still pictures from the stands for personal use. NO professionals or professional equipment allowed! All professionally developed video and photo documentation of the Super Ride festival will remain the property of the Super Ride Organizing Committee and its designated partners and can only be used for publication with expressed permission in writing of Super Ride XII. All professional photographers and members of the working media must be credentialed. Media credentials must be displayed at all times. Mail all entries and payments (checks payable to USEDC) to: USEDC, PO BOX 1333 Van, TX 75790 • Contact Email: superridecomp@cs.com sara@superride.org
TEXAS ROSE HORSE PARK RULES
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Facility:
NO Smoking in the STALLS, ARENA or any BUILDING. Do not throw any trash on grounds or in creeks, etc. We Reserve the right to remove any flag, banner or offensive items from the property. Only U.S., State, or Team flags allowed or as approved. Any other flag or banner displayed must get prior approval. Horse speed limit: Limited to a walk at all times unless you are in the warm-up arena or competition arena. Be respectful of others. Alcohol is NOT allowed on Grounds. Dogs: Must be on a leash at all times. Must not be disruptive or disturb people or horses. Must be removed from property within 30 minutes if notifiedof complaint. You must clean o up after your pet. Dress: Please be conservative as you will be in the public view and subject to TV cameras at any time. Security: Remote hidden cameras and personnel will be on location 24hrs, however, we assume no liability. We reserve the right to ban any person or remove any person for cause as determined by the Super Ride Show Manager. Insurance: Accident insurance must be purchased for all riders to compete at Super Ride XII. Insurance available from the United States Equestrian Drill Association (USEDA) at $10 per rider. All riders on a team must be covered. Valid at all USEDA sanctioned competitions in 2014. Golf Carts: Can be rented in advance. No one can drive a golf cart unless they have a valid drivers license. Speed limit is 4 MPH. ALL Scooters etc. are limited to 50cc engine size Gators/Mules and personal golf carts OK. No 4-wheelers allowed, Go to www.texasrosehorsepark.com to reserve golf carts. NO OUTSIDE GOLF CART VENDORS ALLOWED Parking: $5 a day, or $20 for five days. Trailers will park only at the GRAVEL parking area by the RV Park. NO TENTS or CAMPING. RV Spots: Contact Horse Park (www.TexasRoseHorsepark.com) for RV reservations. NO CAMPING ALLOWED. Equipment Trailers: Each team may rent a spot at your stall area for one trailer if you want a trailer near barn. $20 per day Admission: $5 per day or a wrist band for $20 for all days. Riders receive an all days wristband at no cost. Release Form: Every rider and coach competing at Super Ride must fill out a release form and mail in with entries.
HORSES:
Coggins: A copy of each horse’s Coggins certificate must be sent in with entries and presented at gate. Out of STATE must have current Health Certificate. Stalls: Minimum 3 day rental. Stall numbers are assigned when fully paid. $25 a night. If you plan on stalling your horse during the day Saturday and/or overnight Saturday, you must pay for Saturday Checkout at noon on Sunday Overflow (Temporary) stalls are NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Stall Deposits are taken by date received and stalls reserved by date received. Stall deposits are nonrefundable. Use the form on page 7 or the website and mail to: USEDC PO BOX 1333 Van, TX 75790. A $200 non-refundable deposit can hold your stalls until May 8th when the full amount is due. Check with us before mailing stall payments to see if you will be in the barn or in the tents. Shavings: Available only at the arena. Minimum 3 bags. $10 per bag. Must be reserved and paid in advance as a group. Can ONLY be purchased through the USEDC competition. Hay/Feed: Must be reserved and paid in advance, you can bring your own hay and feed with you. You cannot have it delivered by anyone except TRHP (www.texasrosehorsepark.com). Grounds Fee: There will be a grounds fee of $15 per day per horse if you do not rent stalls onsite. You will park at the grounds fee designated location at the back barn on the map ONLY. No Exceptions!
ESCARAMUZA RULES
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RESERVATION FORM
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Super Ride XII, World Escaramuza Challenge Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ STALLS/Barn: Pre Approved Only. Email for availability 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 $25 EA $25 EA $25 EA $25 EA $25 EA $25 EA $25 EA Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
Total # Cost Total
STALLS/TENT: Pre Approved Only. Email for availability 3 days = $105 4 days - $135 $5 days - $160 6 days = $180 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 Total # Cost Total Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
SHAVINGS: Minimum 3 PER STALL Cost $10 EACH Equipment Trailer: 6/15 6/16 6/17 $20 EA $20 EA $20 EA
RV Spots: ______________
6/18 $20 EA
6/19 $20 EA
6/20 $20 EA
Total Number of Riders Competing: ___________________
T Shirts - Super ride XII Logo with Family Faith Logo on Back Small Medium Large X-Large XXL $12 EA $12 EA $12 EA $12 EA $15 EA Number Number Number Number Number
Waivers Received
[ ] YES
Total # Cost Total
6/21 $20 EA
[ ] NO
Cost Total
Coggins Received
[ ] YES
[ ] NO
Practice Day and Time Request: _________________________________________________________ If you do not request a time on this form, you will be assigned one. Additional Notes and Comments: ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Arrival Day and Time: ______________________________________________________ All entries and forms due May 8th. Entries received after due date must include late fees. Must be a USEDA member to enter.
Checks Payable to: USEDC. Mail To: PO BOX 1333 Van TX 75790
A Release must be signed by ALL participants
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Please complete all blanks and mail with entry forms, releases and check (payable to USEDC) to: P.O. Box 1333 Van, TX 95790. All ENTRIES must be postmarked no later than May 8, 2014. Club/Organization:____________________________________________ Ph:___________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Super Ride XII, World Escaramuza Challenge • HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT THIS RELEASE CONTAINS IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS OF LEGAL LIABILITY - READ IT
The undersigned states as follows: I acknowledge that competitive and pleasure horse riding and vaulting contains inherent risks of injury and damage to me personally, to my horse, and to my equipment. Knowing these facts, I nevertheless, in consideration to your acceptance of this form, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby indemnify, waive, release, discharge, and hold harmless SUPER RIDE XII, Texas Rose Horse Park, United States Drill Championships, SportsQuest International LLC, the Federación Méxicana de Charrería, City of Lindale Texas, its member clubs, its board of directors, officers, or the employees or agents thereof, and all individual members thereof and all other persons and organizations in any way connected with the events, property, boarding, lessons or any other related activity, and their representatives, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns from any and all right, claim or liability for injury or damages which may occur to me including injuries to animals, or from any and all claims of any kind or nature that I might have as a result of, or arising out of my participation in any activity. Further, I agree that I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Super Ride XII, USEDC, Texas Rose Horse Park, City of Lindale Texas, SportsQuest International LLC, the Federación Méxicana de Charrería, its member clubs, its officers, directors, members and agents or any of them, indirectly arising from any action or other proceeding brought by or prosecuted for my benefit contrary to this release extended to all claims of every kind and nature what-so-ever whether known or unknown and expressly waive any benefits I may have under Texas statutes relating to the release of unknown claims.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE FORM
I hereby give permission for images of our club, team, group, me or my child, captured during Super Ride XII through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of distribution via broadcast, cable or satellite television, DVD or Blu-Ray disc, webcasting, promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. PRINT NAME:________________________________________________________ Emergency Phone:_______________________ I do acknowledge that I have read the foregoing paragraph and know and understand the content thereof. PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE__________________________________________________
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MINORS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY RELEASE SIGNED BY THEIR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS We, the undersigned parents of_______________________________________, for and inconsideration of our child’s participation in all activitiesof Super Ride XII Championships state that we have read the waiver, release and hold harmless written above and we expressly agree that the terms and conditions of said waiver, release and hold harmless shall apply to and be binding upon us and our minor child in so far as it pertains to his or her participation and to any injury or damage said minor child, or his or her horse, may sustain or cause as a result of said participation. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I hereby give permission for images of our club, team, group, me or my child, captured during Super Ride XII through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of distribution via broadcast, cable or satellite television, DVD or Blu-Ray disc, webcasting, promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. Executed this ____________ day of ______________, 2014, at (city) ______________________________________, (state)_______. PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (PRINT NAME _________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE _________________________________________________ I do acknowledge that I have read the foregoing paragraphs and know and understand the content thereof. This agreement good until revoked in writing.