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 2019 FEI NAYC will be held at Old Salem Farm in North Salem NY July 30th - August 4th.
The categories are as follows:
Child Rider Championship (NAChC): athletes FEI ages 12 - 14, fences up to 1.25m
Junior Rider 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
Important Dates:
2020 FEI North American Youth Championships - Please note the Qualifying Period for the 2020 North American Youth Championships for Jumping will begin September 1, 2019 and conclude June 8, 2020 (exception Zone 10 Junior and Young Rider Trials)
June 2, 2019 - end of qualifying period (exception Zone 10 Jr/YR)
June 2, 2019 - last day to earn Certificates of Capability (exception Zone 10 Jr/YR)
June 11, 2019 - last day to submit online application/s (exception Zone 10 Jr/YR)
June 11, 2019 - last day to submit Certificates of Capability to USEF office (exception Zone 10 Jr/YR)
June 15, 2019 - post complete stadings
June 17, 2019 at noon ET - deadline to submit any corrections to the standings
NAYC Standings:
Questions? Contact Jennifer Haydon, USEF Director, Jumping National 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