2014 National Balmoral Championships are almost here!
ENTRIES CLOSE WED 9TH JULY 2014.
The 28th Annual National Balmoral Championships (13-16 July) will offer in excess of £22,000 in prize money to some of the greatest riders in Irish show jumping, over four days of top class competition including the Bluegrass Summer Tour 1.35m, Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix and Horseware/TRM 1.50m Premier Series Grand Prix. The best riders in Ireland and their incredible equine partners will be beating a path to Balmoral Park in less than two weeks time for one of the richest show jumping competitions of the year in the Ulster Region.
As well as top level senior show jumping, this year’s revamped schedule boasts a full complement of Pony Show Jumping classes including the Future Stars 50cm Final, Under 8, Over 8 and Under 10 National Discovery League, National Pony League, Springboard Pony Championships and Ulster Region Points Cup, Amateur Dingo and Leddy League, Pony Club Jumps Ahead, Riding Club Championship, Children on Horses and much more.
The headline Grand Prix classes over the championship days at Balmoral are the Bluegrass Summer Tour 1.35m on Monday 14th July, the Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix on Tuesday 15th July and the Horseware/TRM 1.50m Premier Series Grand Prix on Wednesday 16th July. The electrifying sport and intense competition on offer are sure to be a true spectacle for show jumping fans.
“2014 so far has been an extraordinary year for show jumping in Ulster Region and National Balmoral Championships will be no exception”, says Ray Buchanan Show Director. “In 2013 we moved to the stunning Balmoral Park and staged our championships at our new home for the very first time in 27 years of competition. Months of planning and fine tuning have been invested into ensuring the 2014 National Balmoral Championships are the biggest equestrian event in Northern Ireland, with a revamped competition schedule, increased prize fund, top arena conditions, extended shopping village and the introduction of a new hospitality area, which will appeal to a more varied audience of equestrian enthusiasts and show jumping fans. We are all looking forward to the start of the Championships, and to seeing the very best horses/ponies and riders compete in the heart of Northern Ireland.”
For a fantastic family fun day out watching the very best show jumping right on your doorstep with plenty of other attractions outside the competition arenas, the 28th National Balmoral Championship 13th – 16th July has everything on offer with fantastic shopping in the Balmoral Equestrian Shopping Village, entertainment and dining. Don’t Miss It! Admission Free.
Competition Entries Close on Wednesday 9th July 2014. Entry forms available to download from www.sjai-ur.com
The 28th Annual National Balmoral Championships
Balmoral Park, Maze, Lisburn
Sunday 13th July 2014 - Wednesday 16th July 2014
Sunday 13th July
Arena 1 Start time 9.30am
1 Amateur (Leddy League Qualifier) 10 to qualify for Event 44
2 1.10m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour
3 1.20m Young Rider 10 to qualify for Event 47
Arena 2 Start time 9am
4 90cm
5 1m
6 1.20m Senior 10 to qualify for Event 42
Monday 14th July
Arena 1 Start time 9am
7 Riding Club Championships
8 6/7 Year old Handicap 10 to qualify for Event 46
9 5 Year old 10 to qualify for Event 45
10 1m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour
11 Amateur Dingos Qualifier 10 to qualify for Event 44
Main Arena Start time 9.30am
12 1.20m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour Senior 10 to qualify for Event 42
13 1.20m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour YR 10 to qualify for Event 47
14 4 Year old Championship
15 1.35m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour
Tuesday 15th July
Arena 1 Start time 9am
16 Under 8 National Discovery League
17 Over 8 and Under 10 National Discovery League
18 128cm 50cm Semi Final Top 40 to qualify for Championship Event 36
19 128cm 80cm
20 128cm 85cm Under 10's Over 69 points 12 to qualify for Event 37
21 128cm 90cm
22 128cm 1m 12 to qualify for Event 38
Arena 2 Start Time 9am
23 Pony Club Jumps Ahead Final
24 138cm 90cm
25 138cm 1m
26 138cm 1.10m 12 to qualify for Event 39
27 148cm 90cm
28 148cm 1m
29 148cm 1.10m
30 148cm 1.20m 12 to qualify for Event 40
31 1m Children on Horses
Main Arena Start time 9am
32 5 Year old 10 to qualify for Event 45
33 6/7 Year old Handicap 10 to qualify for Event 46
34 1.30m Speed and Power
35 Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix League (Declarations see below)
Wednesday 16th July 2014
Arena 1 9.30am
36 50cm Championship Qualified from Event 18
37 128cm 85cm Under 10's Over 69 Points Championships Qualified from Event 20
38 128cm 1m Championship Qualified from Event 22
39 138cm 1.10m Championship Qualified from Event 26
40 148cm 1.20m Championship Qualified from Event 30
Arena 2 9am
41 1.10m Ballymaloe Pasta Sauces His and Hers League
42 1.20m Senior Championship Qualified Combinations from Events 6& 12
43 1.30m Table C
Main Arena Start time 9.30am
44 Amateur Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 1 and 11 only
45 5 Year Old Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 9 and 32 only
46 6/7 Year old Championship Handicap Qualified Combinations from Event 8 and 33 only
47 1.20m Young Rider Laura Robinson Memorial Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 3 and 13 only
48 Horseware/TRM 1.50m Premier Series Grand Prix Qualified from Event 35.
Entries Close Wednesday 9th July 2014. Entry forms available to download from www.sjai-ur.com
Declarations for Horseware TRM National Grand Prix Event 35 and Premier Grand Prix Series Event 48 to be made to SJAI office by 4pm Thursday 10th July
Horse Riders may only enter 3 horse in any class except for The Premier Series which is a maximum of 2.
Amateurs may not ride more than 2 horses in any class and may only qualify 1 for the Championship
Entries for all events except Events 36-40, 42 and 44-48 must be accompanied with a pre paid booking fee of £10 per horse/pony.
Booking fees are non-refundable. DO NOT SEND TICKETS WITH ENTRIES
Cheques/Bank drafts made payable to SJAI (UR)
Running orders, all competitions on Sunday will be run as Blackboard Order, Monday-Wednesday competitions will be run as drawn order Athletes will be expected to be ready on time.
Starting times may be brought forward if necessary and any changes will be posted on the secretarys office as earlier as known.
There are 98 permanent stables on site, at a cost of £60 per horse for the duration of the show or £30 per night if available. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and only where the full fee is pre paid. Full refund of stable fee if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. No bedding will be provided.
Electric hook up may be available at a min cost of £35 please state on entry form if required and include the minimum cost with entries.
Entries to Colleen Glasgow, 14 Downs Rd, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, Co Tyrone BT80 8UR
Course Designer: Ian Monteith (Sen Nat), David Nicholl (Nat), Sylvia Nicholl (Nat)
Course Designers: Steve Williams (INT), Raphael Suarez (BSJA), Ian Clarke (BSJA) Director: Ray Buchanan
Safety Officers: Lithgow Currie, Billy Roulston and Stephen McAlinden
Secretary: Colleen Glasgow 07834521203 colleen.glasgow@yahoo.com
Assistants: Frances Monteith, Myrtle Peak and Lana Dunlop
Press Officer: Teresa McKenna 07716007573
Stable Manager: Stephen McAlinden