Program Overview
The FEI Jumping North American Youth Championship for Children, Junior, and Young Rider categories provides an exciting opportunity for riders in these age groups to compete against their peers in a Championship format similar to that of that of international senior Championships like the Olympic Games. Competition in each age category is held over the course of multiple days and features both a Team Competition, with Teams fielded by Zone, and an Individual Competition.
The categories are as follows:
Children's Championship (NAChC): athletes FEI ages 12 - 14, fences up to 1.25m
Pre-Junior Championship (NAPJC): athletes FEI ages 14-16, fences up to 1.30m
Junior Championship (NAJC): athletes FEI ages, 14 - 18, fences up to 1.40m
Young Rider Championship (NAYRC): athletes FEI ages 16 - 21, fences up to 1.50m
Click here for NAYC Athlete Application
2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
Traverse City, Michigan
August 8-13, 2023
NAYC Information Fact Sheet
Important Dates:
Please note the Qualifying Period for the 2023 North American Youth Championships for Jumping will begin September 1, 2022 and conclude June 19, 2023 (exception Zone 10 Young Rider, Junior, and Pre-Junior Trials)
September 1, 2022 - start of qualifying period
January 15, 2023 - USEF NAYC online applications open
June 19, 2023 - application deadline and end of qualifying period (exception Zone 10 Young Rider/Junior/Pre-Junior)
June 26, 2023 - last day to earn and submit Certificates of Capability (exception Zone 10 Young Rider/Junior/Pre-Junior)
2023 Standings Lists
*please note 2023 Standings List calculation: standings will be based on the athlete/horse combination’s best five (5) results (highest prize money won in a class).*
2023 Zone 10 NAYC Selection Trials:
- Desert Circuit VIII: Thermal, CA | March 8-12
- Temecula Valley National Premier: Temecula, CA | April 26-30
- SHP Spring Classic II: Petaluma, CA | May 17-21
- Blenheim June I: San Juan Capistrano, CA | June 14-18
*Please note that the Desert Circuit $30,000 1.45m Open Classic (class 462) will count toward Zone 10 NAYC Standings.
Questions? Contact Erin Keating, USEF Director, Jumping Development Programs, at [email protected].
As an FEI athlete you are subject to Clean Sport anti-doping regulations for both your horses and yourself as an athlete. You and your horses are very likely to be tested. It is your responsibility to ensure you follow these regulations and a guide can be found at: https://www.usef.org/team-usa/sport-excellence-education/clean-sport