Can someone explain BSJA please?

[SarahC]

Hi all,

I mean whats the lowest height class (in feet if possible! I haven't converted to metres yet!), what its called ....what the difference between classes like Foxhunters etc....

And how do you start / qualify?

I've never been much of a jumper, but have decided that doesn't stop me learning about it and well....you never know!!

s

[jadeebaby]

ok. well there are the stuctured classes, and you dont have to qualify or have one any amount of money to jump them. but there are higher money limits on them.
theres:
British novice - 90cm, which is 3 foot i think. and the horse has to not have won £100 or more under BSJA rules.
Discovery - 1m, 3 foot 3. horse not to have won £175 or more.
Newcomers - 1.10m i think thats 3'6 (but not 100% on that, im a bit rusty with feet! lol) and horse not to have won £300 or more
Foxhunter - 1.20. 4 foot. horse not to have won £600 or more.

with the classes above, you can qualify for second rounds by jumping double clear. clear in the first round and jumpoff. you have to get 4 double clears to qualify for second rounds/regional finals. the british novice and discovery regional finals the top two from each final goes to the final at scope. And the top two from each second rounds of newcomers and foxhunter go to horse of the year show.

there are opens, some are called intro opens. and they range from 70cm -1m. then there are the bigger opens which are anything from 1.05m- 1.40!
They are open to all, unless otherwise stated.

there are qualifers which usually run in conjunction with normal classes, so for instance, a discovery and 1m ametuers qualifier can run together.

if you look on www.bsja.co.uk and go to shows then qualifying competitions, you will find a list of qualifers for championships, like Scope, Blue chip and hickstead, HOYs, Olympia etc.


umm i htink thats all?
im a bsja showjumping geek lol done it all my life, so happy to help hehe

[SarahC]

Wow! Thanks for all that info.....so just to clarify, can anyone choose to enter a British Novice class then? You don't have to qualify to enter? But by going through to regionals etc and winning you then qualify for Scope etc?

Sorry, I think I'm being bit dim tonight!!

Thanks again, very helpful!

S

[eml]

You can choose to enter most things, even doing them 'on a ticket' ie as a non member.

To qualify for second round you need a double clear in the first round as a member ..not sure where it goes after that as we only play at SJ!!

[DavidH]

To qualify for second round you need a double clear in the first round as a member ..not sure where it goes after that as we only play at SJ!!

To qualify for second rounds at BN,Disc,Newc or Fox you need 4 double clears in the qualifying period of may to april. If you dont get them you have to start again from scratch in the next period :o You have to be a full jumping member and horse has to be registered with BSJA to gain double clear qualifications.

All classes can be entered on a ticket but you do not get placed or win any prize money.

[joey_olop]

:eek: I didnt know you needed 4 double clears to qualify-thats tough!! (In my little eyes anyhow, I struggle to get a double clear at unaffiliated stuff :o )

[DITZ]

Hi Sarah how are you?

Just to add some places now do smaller classes than 90cm, such as Vale View.

[SarahC]

Hi Ditz!
Nice to see you!

Hmmm....well this has all come about as I have decided to set myself a goal....and i was looking at either BSJA or BD......bsja seems really really tough!!!

Even if I never get there, its good to have a goal....stops me wandering through life aimlessly!! :D

Thanks everyone for the replies....look out for the same question on BD in the dressage section!! :D:o

[YR_SHOWJUMPER]

Its Not As Tough As It Seems. It Is What You Make It. Anyone Can Enter Classes Either On A Ticket Or As Reg Members. If You Want To Go All Out To Qualify For Things Thenyou Can If You Just Enjoy The Well Built Tracks More Organised Shows And Collecting Rings That Are Not Full Of Kids Jumping Their Ponies Legs Off Then You Can Andwith The Introduction Of The Ametur Classes From 70cm There Is More Oppurtunity For All :)

[SarahC]

Ooohh...amateur classes from 70cm....now that sounds like my cup of tea! :D
to be honest, I've looked on the both the bsja and bd websites and find them both very confusing for a newbie!! So thanks for all the helpful replies!

Oh look, now I've made myself sound like a right thickie!!! :D

[DITZ]

oh dont worry it is really confusing I must agree. Have a look at Vale View though their schedules are on there and I'm not sure if they do a 70cm but they certainly do a 80cm. You either pay to become a BSJA member for the year and when you enter on the day just pay for the price of the class or you can do the class "on a ticket" which means you enter on the day and pay the price of the class and also something like £6 for the "ticket". Its a good way of giving it a try.

[YR_SHOWJUMPER]

I Think The Bsja Are Still Doing The Introductory Fees For Forst Time Members :) So Its Not Quite So Expensive For The First Year Fees :) Which Is Always Nice.