For Immediate Release
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
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Media Contact: Allyson Lagiovane
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Athlete Applications Open for 2021 FEI North American Youth Championships for Dressage and Jumping |
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Traverse City, Mich. – Jan. 26, 2021 – Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications for the 2021 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) North American Youth Championships (NAYC). The NAYC is open to U.S. citizens ages 14-21 for dressage and 12-21 for jumping, and is among the most prestigious competitions for young equestrians. The NAYC is a historic annual event aimed to provide youth athletes with the opportunity to experience an international championship atmosphere as part of a team representing their region or zone.
The 2021 NAYC will be held at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) in Traverse City, Michigan and will take place from August 9-15, 2021.
All NAYC competitions will be live streamed on USEF Network with highlights featured on social media.
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Athletes are eligible to compete as Young Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach age 16 through the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 21. Athletes may compete as Junior Riders from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach age 14 through the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 18.
- Applications and fees submitted online on or prior to March 16, 2021 will be charged $50 per application.
- Applications and fees submitted online between March 17, 2021 and April 27, 2021 will be charged $100 per application.
- Applications and fees submitted online between April 28, 2021 and May 11, 2021 will be charged an application fee of $300 per application.
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NAYC for Jumping is open to athletes FEI ages 12-21 across four different categories including:
- Children – FEI ages 12-14 , fences up to 1.25m
- Pre-Junior – FEI ages 14-16, fences up to 1.30m
- Junior – FEI ages 14-18, fences up to 1.40m
- Young Rider – FEI ages 16-21, fences up to 1.50m
The NAYC for Jumping will again feature expanded prizes including $50,000 in the Junior Jumping Championship and $75,000 in the Young Rider Jumping Championship.
The application for the 2021 FEI NAYC for Jumping is available on the Athlete Dashboard, online applications here. The deadline for applications and end of the qualifying period is June 21, 2021 (except Zone 10 Young Riders, Juniors, and Pre-Juniors).
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Traverse City is as easy to get to as life is once you arrive! Book your flight to Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport - TVC for the season. Visit www.tvcairport.com for more information! |
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ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION |
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Located on Lake Michigan in one of the Midwest’s most picturesque towns, Traverse City offers an array of attractions and entertainment for all. Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a pristine view of Michigan’s lakefront coast, or try the many restaurants and local eateries that make for a charming downtown, which has been voted Midwest Living’s Greatest Town in the Midwest. Learn more about Traverse City here.
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Stay up to date on the FEI North American Youth Championships by following FEI NAYC on Facebook and Twitter. Use #FEINAYC. |
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Save the date for the 2021 Traverse City Horse Shows!
June 9 - 27, 2021
July 7 - Aug. 15, 2021
USHJA Zone 5 Team Jumper Championship
Aug. 4 - 8, 2021
FEI North American Youth Championships
Aug. 11 - 15, 2021
Traverse City Fall Horse Show
Sept. 1 - 12, 2021
Silver Oak Jumper Tournament
Sept. 8 - 12, 2021
Sept. 15 - 19, 2021
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Traverse City Horse Shows Fast Facts:
Where: Flintfields Horse Park
6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Ten miles east from the beautiful resort town of Traverse City.
Accommodations: Traverse City is a popular vacation destination and accommodations go quickly. Don't wait - book your housing early!
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Flight accommodations: Traverse City is as easy to get to as life is once you arrive! Book your flight to Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport - TVC for the season. Visit www.tvcairport.com for more information!
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