2024 Jumping QLD Junior, Young Rider and Youth Squad Applications
Jumping Queensland are committed to the ongoing development of young athletes within our sport and encourages all Juniors and Young Riders to strive for inclusion within the State Squad.
Jumping Queensland (JQ) Junior, Young Rider and Youth Squad Applications are now open.
Appointment and closing timelines have been adjusted due to athletes being required to attend the EQ Youth Development Camp 12-14 January, 2024 and the tight timelines around the nomination process for this event.
The annual squad will be selected from performances from the horse and athlete combination at squad selection events from 1 November, 2022 to 31 October 2023.
Applications Close: Monday 6 November 2023
The Jumping Queensland Young Rider Squad is open to athletes from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 21.
The Jumping Queensland Junior Squad is open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18 years.
NEW The Jumping Queensland Youth Squad is open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 25 years.
Qualifying Events Qualifying events are as follows:
- Youth Squad - any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 110 or more
- Junior Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 120cm or more. One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 120cm class may be included.
- Young Rider Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 130cm or more.
- The rider must have eight faults or less to qualify;
- The class must be a two round jumping class. Acceptable article numbers include: 238 2.2, 238 2.2 245.3,273,274
- NOTE: If Junior or Young Rider class does not start at the required height, the rider may start in an open class at the appropriate height and list that class as a qualifier.
- There will be a maximum of 16 positions across the Youth, Young Rider & Junior Squads.
Application Process Applications
2024 JQ Junior, Young Rider & Youth Squad Criteria