2024 Chukka Chat July
Updated 2024 Calendar
2024 New Rules
Following a recent National Umpire Committee meeting attended by State Chief Umpires (SCU), the group had decided NOT to implement the full rule book changes that were agreed to in Melbourne prior to the Nationals in Chinchilla. This project will be completed at the back end of 2024 with implementation at the beginning of 2025.
However, the committee identified two (2) changes in relation to both horse welfare & safety that they will be implementing, effective May 2024, in time for the nationals at Chinchilla. These changes are in bold, as the full rule is stated below.
Rule 48 – Removal of Spurs or Whip
Any misuse of spurs or whip will result in the removal by the umpire of the spurs or whip to the player AND HORSE concerned for the remainder of the tournament. If the removal instruction has been violated, then the team will be disqualified from the tournament. The umpire/s must notify the Senior Tournament Umpire and the Horse Welfare Officer.
Rule 57 (e) – Dropped or Broken Racquet
The umpire shall not stop the game for a broken or dropped racquet unless it is the result of an infringement by the opposing team. However, when the ball is dead the umpire shall stop the match and the player be given reasonable time to retrieve/remove the dropped/broken racquet.
It should be noted that 57 (e) is simply a change to the exact wording from the international rule book, as agreed in Melbourne.
If anyone has any questions, please contact your SCU in the first instance, or reach out to a member of the NUC.
Regards
Phil Day
Australian Chief Umpire
On behalf National Umpire Committee
Secretary Reminders
Affiliation instructions via the website MEMBERSHIP this will tell you how to renew and upgrade your membership. It will also tell you how to access the database using your member number or name and DOB
Transfers instructions via the website FORMS AND POLICIES this includes how to action a transfer if you are a financial member i.e. via the database and then how to check on the status of this transfer. Mutual Club membership information can be found here too - this is something a club secretary starts the process of for a club member
POST CARNIVAL REPORT – this information needs to be uploaded and submitted by the Wednesday after the carnival so any changes can be made before the information is posted.
Approved Grounds information – if you have additional grounds or changes to your grounds, please let us know ASAP so it can be submitted to the PA for insurance purposes
Upcoming Events and Nomination Forms
Exciting Events coming up...
Greenough Club Championships
Murray WA v NT C Mixed Competition closing soon! Nominations close 5pm Monday 29th July 2024
Perth Young Guns U21 Competition Nominations close 12th August at 4:00pm 2024
Perth WA v Vic U21 Mixed Competition Nominations close 12th August at 4:00pm 2024
Club Carnivals include Irwin and Mullewa followed by South Midlands!
2024 Events
Coaching and Horse Welfare
Level 1 Coaching Course
Mandy is looking to hold a Level 1 Coaching Clinic in the coming months - most of the content is completed through a series of online sessions with the practical to be completed at a season carnival. The date is 5th August until the 30th of August 2024
If you are keen, could you please complete this EOI Level 1 by 30th July 2024
Any questions contact Mandy Marriott dorset1downs@gmail.com
Horse Welfare
A reiteration of the above new rule, this will need to be enforced and recorded on the Official Scoresheet. The Host club office needs to keep a record of the offender and your Host club horse welfare officer made aware. Please make sure your club Horse Welfare Officer is up to date in the online database so Mandy can provide any updates to processes or procedures
Rule 48 – Removal of Spurs or Whip
Any misuse of spurs or whip will result in the removal by the umpire of the spurs or whip to the player AND HORSE concerned for the remainder of the tournament. If the removal instruction has been violated, then the team will be disqualified from the tournament. The umpire/s must notify the Senior Tournament Umpire and the Horse Welfare Officer.
Any questions contact Mandy Marriott dorset1downs@gmail.com
Chinchilla Nationals Review
Nationals Review and Selection Policy review will occur 630pm Friday 23rd August prior to South Midlands Carnival. Light refreshments will be available
All coaches, managers, along with selectors & team captains are welcome to attend and provide input - please complete the Chinchilla Survey
An agenda and timeline for the meeting will come out shortly
The current Selection Policy for review
Current players packs also for review Managers Pack
Could all selectors, managers and coaches submit their report to the SEO by the 5th of August 2024 ready to be tabled for the meeting.
** Players are also reminded to complete the EAC feedback form please so Luke can collate some information on the products**
**All players your outstanding invoices are due prior to South Midlands carnival on the 20th of August. Failure to clear this invoice may hinder your availability to play**