COMPETITION HOSTING

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Due to the delay in publishing the new rulebook, for the 2025 season only, the $25.00 sanctioning fee is WAIVED for all competition applications.
NOTE: The $100.00 deposit at time of application submission, and all other fees pertaining to hosting remain in effect, as per rulebook guidelines.

Please keep in mind that dates are confirmed upon NLEA approval only.

Inquiries regarding hosting and/or competitions in general can be directed to the Vice President.
​Note: PDF forms in the Rulebook Appendices should only be used in cases where online form submission is not available. Please contact the VP if there are issues.

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Before the competition:

After the competition:

Step 1

COMPETITION APPLICATION FORM

​APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2025 COMPETITION SEASON!
DUE ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT - JUNE 1ST, 2025.
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*Competition hosts interested in DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC competitions must e-mail the Vice President to receive the appropriate application form*

Step 2

SUBMIT COMPETITION PACKAGE - PART 1

Due at minimum 4 weeks prior to competition.

Step 3

SUBMIT COMPETITION PACKAGE - PART 2

Due at minimum 7 days prior to competition.

Step 4

SUBMIT POST-COMPETITION PACKAGE

Due within 10 days post competition.

The NLEA Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring compliance for all NLEA sanctioned competitions and events, including enforcing the Terra Nova Series rulebook and other policies at every step. Competitions can lose their sanctioned status at any time of the process including prior to, while in progress, and/or after having been concluded due to policies not enforced or followed, and/or if submission requirements have not been met, including payments and timelines.
In the event a competition loses sanctioning status, all competitor points earned shall be ineligible for annual awards for that competition. 

C.Co. may be given opportunities to amend or rectify any issues that arise at any given point in the process where appropriate, though repeated issues may affect future sanctioning approval/ability to host sanctioned events.

Hosting Resources

Terra Nova Series Rulebook

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Companion Package for
​Competition Organizers

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NLEA Accident/Incident Report Form

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Rentals

• Audio System
• Dressage Letters
• Pylons
• Pole Risers
• Showring Numbers
• Tents

and more!

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Appendix Files

• Appendix A.2 -

Steward Approval of Competition Package - Part 1 (2025, .pdf)

• Appendix A.2.2 -

Sample Officials Contract (2025, .pdf)

• Appendix B.1 -

Helmet Waiver (2025, .pdf)

• Appendix B.2 -

Sample Release of Liability for Adults (2025, .pdf)

• Appendix B.3 -

Sample Release of Liability for Minors (2025, .pdf)

• Appendix B.4 -

​Conflict of Interest Declaration Form (2025, .pdf)

Please note competitions are run by individual venues/facilities.

​Please contact facility regarding requirements for entry, including bio-security measures and vaccination records.