8. festival report MISSION To organize and run a fun filled weekend for the younger riders in Pony Club that might not have experienced competition or competition atmosphere at the State Equestrian Centre. This competition is an opportunity for riders to experience a variety of events on the one weekend at the one venue. LEADERSHIP Each PCAWA subcommittee was responsible for submitting and organizing their disciplines section of the Festival. This was coordinated by the PCAWA Event Coordinator and a (very small) group of representative from each sub-committee. This was beneficial as you had one go to person for the event to coordinate the program, volunteers and budget. HIGHLIGHTS The highlight was the feedback we got from first time riders that they enjoyed themselves and some doing their personal bests. Also the feedback of riders trying a different discipline for the first time and loving it and parents being very thankful for the guidance they received throughout the weekend. PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT 160 riders attended the Festival this year which was up from 120 at the previous event in 2013 (as this is a bi-annual event). Those who attended gave positive feedback on the program and the running of the two day event. We helped add to the confidence that the young riders are developing through their participation in rallies and at events like these that cater more for the younger, less experienced riders. We hope this event then gave those riders confidence to build on their competition experience and now enter further events. REWARD & RECOGNITION Rosettes were awarded to sixth place after each class. Each discipline had their own distinctive colour of rosettes. The placings were put up on a community board and results were placed on the website. There were also signs/banners for sponsors of each event and post event reports and pictures placed in the PCAWA News Blast and sent to our major sponsor Healthway. VISION FOR 2016 A s this is a bi-annual event, we would hope that a date is set in mid-2016 for the venue and that the clubs advertise the event to their members. The event was well advertised, but I think the clubs need to encourage their young riders to participate. Also that a review of the program is done, to maximize the popular events and perhaps bring in new ones. 16
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