PCASA News June 2020

Hello fellows Pony clubbers
The world has been consumed by COVID-19 for many months effecting us all. I thank you for your patience and understanding. I congratulate clubs/zones who have been proactive and have been keeping members interested in inventive ways. For some I am sure it has been a well-earned break from Pony Club activities.
With Stage 2 from 1^st June we see an increase in numbers allowed, clubs please note you will be required to fill in the COVID-19 safe plan online and have a copy at your activities so if SAPOL or other officials come calling you can show them. Also download and fill in the contract tracing record-attendance at public activities, see memo sent to clubs and posted on web page and Facebook
I urge all clubs to ensure they follow all the guidelines and keep up the social distancing, hand washing and cleaning of surfaces. $5,000 fine for bucking the system.
Our State ODE championship has been postponed until 19/20 June 2021. The State Championship has also been postponed until 2021, Due to Nationals the State Championship will be mid-late April 2021. State ODE competition 11/12 September 2021. All National and International competitions have been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19.
Two SA teams took part in the 10,000 steps competition, 31 teams entered this competition from around Australia. Congratulations to Two Wells Pony Club on coming second, LeHunte Pony Club came 16^th.
PCA AGM was held on 9^th May and the 4 people voted on to the board were Jacob McLoughlin, Mark Bradley, Juliet Skinner and Marylou Hodges.
Remember we are doing a major overhaul of the saddlery section of the rule book in 2020. You will see some proposals coming through soon for your consideration. It is a chance to have a say on what we allow, but remember these change will come in to effect from 1^st Jan 2021 unless stated otherwise.The General meeting I have planned for 27^th June 2020 may need to be rescheduled.
We had volunteer week in May. PCASA has many wonderful parents and volunteers, thank you to everyone who helps out in some way.
Working with Children checks (WWCC): All members who interact with children need to get their WWCC done. Your current National police check is good until 30^th June 2020, your DCSI check is OK until it runs out but it is advisable to apply for your WWCC now. So if you haven’t done your WWCC yet please do so ASAP it is free for volunteers, lasts 5 years and is a legal requirement. If you have done one please ensure your club and the State office have a record of it. All visiting coaches must show your club their WWCC so you can be sure they have one.
Hope to see you out and about in 2020
Happy Riding
Ann Olsen
State President