Selection Criteria for Elite, Futures & Youth Squad 
Applications to join the 2023 Eventing Queensland Elite, Futures & Youth Squad are now open. 

Athletes must be prepared to sign a squad agreement and attend on horse and off horse workshops. The off horse workshops are provided through the EA High Performance Program called the "Competitive Edge".  
  • Applications for Elite and Futures Squads close on Friday 7 January 2023.
  • Applications for Youth Squad will close on Sunday 30 October, 2022
Eventing Queensland Youth Squad applications, appointment and closing timelines have been adjusted due to athletes being required to attend the EQ Youth Performance Camp 13-15 January, 2023 and the tight timelines around the nomination process for this event. 

The applications are reviewed by Eventing Queensland and athletes who achieve the below criteria will be invited to join the Eventing QLD State Squads upon ratification by the Equestrian Queensland Board. 

A Queensland combination that meets Equestrian Australia’s High Performance criteria will automatically be placed on an Eventing Queensland Squad.

Qualification Criteria/Squad Selection Events

Elite Squad
  • 1 MER attained at CCI4*-S or CCI4*-L (immediate appointment upon application)
  • 3 MERs attained at CCI3*-L, CCI3*-S or CCN3* (or a combination of all 3)

Futures Squad
  • 3 MERs attained at CCI2*-S, CCI2*-L or CCN2* (or a combination of all 3)
Youth Squad
Athletes are invited to join the Youth Squad from 12 years old until the year they turn 25 years of age.  

For athletes aged from the year they turn 18 to the year they turn 25 years -
  • 3 x MERs at CCI1*S, CCI1*-L or CCN1*-S (or a combination of all 3)
For athletes aged from the year 12 years until the year they turn 18  -
  • 3 x MERs at EVA95 or above
The Eventing QLD Youth squad will be user pays to clinics. 

General Selection Criteria for Squads can be found HERE
RIDER DETAILS

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* 1. Rider Name

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* 2. EA Number

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* 3. Contact Details

HORSE DETAILS

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* 4. EA Registered Name

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* 5. EA Registration Number

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* 6. Registered Owner of the Horse

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* 7. I have met the criteria for the following squad

SELECTION CRITERIA

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* 8. Please list the events attended to meet the qualification criteria, including name of event, date of event and penalties.

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* 9. Other Information

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* 10. If you have been on the Eventing Queensland Squad previously, did you attend any of the Equestrian Australia Competitive Edge Off Horse Seminars?

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* 11. If yes, which Equestrian Australia Competitive Edge Off Horse Seminars have you attended and what did you find useful?

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* 12. If selected on the 2023 Eventing Queensland Youth Squad, I am available to attend the Equestrian Queensland Youth Performance Camp on 13-15 January 2023 at QSEC and will not be seeking an exemption.