Pony Club Australia Centre Memberships
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Pony Club Australia Centre Memberships
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Pony Club Australia Centre Memberships
1 – What is a Centre Membership?
– Category of membership for riders who don’t have their own horse
– Two parallel streams of membership defined by horse ownership
2 – Who is it for?
– 5-80
– Beginners of all ages
– Older riders returning to riding after a break
3 – Why did PCA start Center Membership?
– need
– Demographics are changing
– UK Model of Linked Centres
– Not everyone can afford a horse
– You don’t have to own a horse to be a good/kind rider or enjoy horses
– Horse riding is a sport everyone can try
– Somewhere to start and learn the basics – safety and effectively
– Part of our moderisation – ES use of technology
– Supported by a Move if Participation Grant from Sports Australia
4 – How many Centres are there now?
– Twenty-Four centres across Six States –
– 5 in NSW
– 2 in WA
– 5 in VIC
– 4 in SA,
– 7 in QLD
– 1 in TAS
5 – Is it like a monthly Pony Club rally/muster?
6 – What are the benefits for riders?
– Syllabus – 8 certificates recognised internationally
– Workbooks and manuals
– Personal accident and public liability cover
– Quality Assurance
– Supportive environment
– Certificates – that transfer to other centres and clubs
– Part of something BIG
– International exchanges and competitions
– But also benefits for riders at Pony Clubs who now know where to recommend people go
– Membership is not exclusive to a club
7 – What are the benefits for Centres?
– Protection from the rider’s insurance
– Support of Australia’s oldest and largest equestrian body
– Marketing and promotion
– Syllabus for systematic development
– Third party validation
– Join a like-minded community of peers
– Access to training and coaching
– Hopoti e-commerce platform with support
8 – What are the benefits for coaches?
– Protection from the rider’s insurance
– Provides a system for grading riders and organising them into objective groups
– Lesson plans
– Assessment tools
– Systematic guide for advancement of riders
– We are creating demand for qualified coaches
9 – What are the benefits for horses?
– Better purchase decisions means better outcomes for horses
– School horses are assessed by us annually
– Some school horses will move on with the rider when they join a club
10 – How do centres get accredited?
– Information online
– Contact Kirrilly for an application form
– Coaching Qualification
– WWC
– Workers compensation
– Public Liability
– First Aid
– Site Assessment
– Annual Review
For additional Information
Website: www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au
Facebook Group ‘PCA Centre Management’
Kirrilly’s Contact Details
Phone: 0413 616 650 or 08 8378 4561
or +61 413 616 650 or +61 8 8378 4561
Email: kirrily.thompson@cqu.edu.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirrilly.thompson
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