Experience Programme
British Showjumping & SJOC Officials Experience Programme 2025.
To assist with the development of Officials and to ensure that exposure to the right level of competition is gained, the British Showjumping & SJOC Officials Experience Programme allows Judges and Course Designers to experience competitions of a higher level than they are currently engaged in within a mentorship and structured environment.
Funding/Expenses
Whilst the scheme is considered self-funding, a bursary is offered to successful applicants. The bursary comes in the form of allowing a day rate to be claimed, to a maximum of 5 days in total, which will be payable by British Showjumping on completion of the experience programme. Only those candidates who complete the scheme in full will be eligible to claim the bursary.
Applications
The closing date for 2025 applications is 31st December 2024
To apply Officials are required to complete the Officials Experience Programme Application Form and submit it to Michael Bainbridge by email at officials@britishshowjumping.co.uk or Joanna Gillespie at Joanna.gillespie@sjoclub.uk
All applications must be received by midday on the 31st December 2024.
Further information can be obtained from British Showjumping on either officials@britishshowjumping.co.uk or via SJOC at Joanna.gillespie@sjoclub.uk
British Showjumping & SJOC Officials Experience Programme - Judges
Level 1 judges
Stage 1 - Assisting at a standard show, out of Area/Region (British Novice -1.30)
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The Applicant will be placed at a show (potentially 1 day) outside of their own Area at a prominent venue. So to widen the experience and to enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to a Judge to assist them during a standard event. The appointed Judge will submit a written report to The Association.
- The Applicant will be placed (potentially 2 days) at a show where there is a Second Round or Qualifier. So to widen the experience. The applicant will be assigned to a Judge to assist them during the event. The appointed Judge will submit a written report to The Association.
- The Applicant will be placed at a large show (1 day) with a Senior Course designer, to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Course Designer role and the required understanding as a Judge. The Course Designer will submit a written report to The Association.
- The Applicant will be placed at a large show/County Show (1 day) with a National or Stipendiary Steward, to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Stewards role and the required understanding as a Judge. The Steward will submit a written report to The Association.
Stage 1 – Assisting at a large show/County Shows
- The Applicant will be placed at a large show/County Show (potentially 2 or 3 days) where there is a significant public presence. So to widen the experience for those looking to move to Level 3. The applicant will be assigned to a Judge to assist them during the event. The appointed Judge will submit a written report to The Association.
- The Applicant will be placed at a major National Championship show (potentially 2 or 3 days) where there is a significant public presence and a significant prestige to the event. So to widen the experience for those looking to move to Level 3. The applicant will be assigned to a Judge to assist them during the event. The appointed Judge will submit a written report to The Association
(Please see the "Assisted placement program" below).
Officials Experience Programme Application and Selection
The Association is committed to the continuous training of its Officials, thus the programme has been designed to allow the Officials to obtain experience at shows beyond their current level with the confidence of mentorship and support. Places on the experience scheme (with bursary) will be limited and candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the sport and a willingness to progress.
British Showjumping & SJOC Officials Experience Programme - Course Designers
Level 1 Course Designers(Please see the "Assisted placement program" below).
Level 2 Course Designers
Stage 1 - Assisting at a standard show, in & out of Area/Region (British Novice -1.30)
- The Applicant will be placed at a show (potentially 3 individual days) within and outside of their own Area at prominent venues. So to widen the experience and to enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during a standard event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
- The Applicant will be placed (potentially 2 days) at a show where there is a Second Round or Qualifier. So to widen the experience. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
Stage 1 - Assisting at a Qualifier/ Second Round show
- The Applicant will be placed (potentially 2 days) at a show where there is a Second Round or Qualifier. So to widen the experience. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
- The Applicant will be placed at a large show/County Show (potentially 2 or 3 days) where there is a significant public presence. So to widen the experience for those looking to move to Level 4. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
Stage 2 – Assisting at a large show/County Shows
- The Applicant will be placed at a large show/County Show (potentially 2 or 3 days) where there is a significant public presence. So to widen the experience for those looking to move to Level 5. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
- The Applicant will be placed at a major National Championship show (potentially 2 or 3 days) where there is a significant public presence and a significant prestige to the event. So to widen the experience for those looking to move to Level 5. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
(Please see the "Assisted placement program" below).
Officials Experience Programme Application and Selection
The Association is committed to the continuous training of its Officials, thus the programme has been designed to allow the Officials to obtain experience at shows beyond their current level with the confidence of mentorship and support. Places on the experience scheme (with bursary) will be limited and candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the sport and a willingness to progress.
The application forms for the Officials Experience Programme can be found here or by contacting the Officials Co-Ordinator at British Showjumping via email at Officials@BritishShowjumping.co.uk
British Showjumping & SJOC Assisted Placement Programme - Judges & Course Designers
British Showjumping & SJOC Assisted Placement Programme - Judges & Course DesignersLevel 3 Judges
Stage 1 - Assisting at a Premier show
- The Applicant will be placed at a number of shows within or outside of their own Area at a prominent venue. So to widen the experience and enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to a Chair of Judges to assist them during the event. The appointed Judge will submit a written report to the Association.
Level 5 Course Designer
Stage 1 - Assisting at a Premier show
- The Applicant will be placed at a number of shows within or outside of their own Area at a prominent venue. So to widen the experience and enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to the Lead Course Designer to assist them during the event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
Trainee Judges
Stage 1 - Assisting at a standard show, in & out of Area/Region (British Novice -1.30)
- The Applicant will be placed at a number of shows (potentially 5 individual days) within and outside of their own Area at a prominent venue. So to widen the experience and to enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during a standard event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association.
Trainee & Level 1 Course Designers
Stage 1 - Assisting at a standard show, in & out of Area/Region (British Novice -1.30)
- The Applicant will be placed at a number of shows (potentially 5 individual days) within and outside of their own Area at a prominent venue. So to widen the experience and to enable new contacts in new environments. The applicant will be assigned to a Course Designer to assist them during a standard event. The appointed Course Designer will submit a written report to the Association
The Assisted Placement Programme
Aims to help officials make new connections and contacts in order to develop, and ensure that exposure to the right level of competition is gained, the British Showjumping Assisted Placement Programme for Level 3 Judges, Level 5 Course Designers, Trainees and Level 1 Course Designers allows officials to experience competitions at prominent venues with a variety of Senior Course Designer whilst working with senior officials in a safe environment.
Funding/Expenses
This scheme is completely self-funding.
The Assisted Placement Programme is open to Level 3 Judges, Level 5 Course Designers, Trainees and Level 1 Course Designers.
The application form for the Officials Experience Programme can be found here or by contacting the Officials Co-Ordinator at British Showjumping via email at Officials@BritishShowjumping.co.uk.