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January 2008

Dear Great Lakes Region Pony Clubs,

Welcome to the 2008 Great Lakes Region QUIZ RALLY. We will be following the USPC Handbook and Rules for Quiz Competition 2007 and any addendum thereafter. We will continue with the Quiz format including: Classroom, Stations, Mega Room, and Barn Phase. We ask that every club designate at least one of their volunteers to assist in the barn phase (dress warm).

Educating parents and club members about this format, rules, and rally protocol can be a very time consuming job, but one that will result in a better rally experience for everyone involved. We would like to remind DC’s and team members that Rules for Quiz Competition 2007 can be obtained on the Pony Club Website or the USPC Bookstore. Questions for Quiz will be derived from a number of sources. A copy of the current required and recommended reading references for Quiz is located at the USPC Website.

The volunteer form and the Rally release form are included in the packet. The chaperone form is located in the Horse Management Handbook. Please refer to the USPC Handbook and Rules for Quiz Competition 2007 for volunteer job descriptions and team entry forms. Medical releases and Quiz reference/reading list should be obtained from the USPC website, www.ponyclub.org.

Please be aware that a block of rooms has been reserved at the Potowatami Inn under Pony Club. These rooms will only be held until February 14, so please get your reservations in early. Inn rules require that no food other than that supplied by the Inn be allowed in the meeting rooms. Please consider this when making luncheon reservations.

As with all Pony Club Rallies, success is dependent on volunteers. Maximum parent and sponsor help is greatly appreciated and needed. We cannot run the rally without your support! Please consider how you can best help and let us know. REMINDER – Pony Clubbers must be a C-3 or above, or 18 and older to volunteer in any official capacity except for as runners. Any Pony Clubbers volunteering must include medical release form.

Please read the enclosed information carefully, and make copies for all who will be attending. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 15^th at the Rally.

Sincerely,

Julie Graber, Quiz Organizer

Silver Snaffles Pony Club

GREAT LAKES REGION 2008 QUIZ RALLY

OFFICIAL ENTRY PACKET

IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE ACCEPTED, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:

1. All pony clubbers entered must be in good standing with the region. This requires that regional dues have been paid for the entrant. New members joining since November 2007 must have dues sent to the regional treasurer prior to rally entry.

2. All entries must be complete and accurate regarding age for each participant. Team assignments must be made by the local DC. If you have questions about completing the forms, please contact Julie Graber at 260-410-7922 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

3. All entries must be received on or before February 12, 2008. Entries received after that date will be penalized $5 per person. Incomplete entries not corrected by the closing date will be processed as late entries. Any participants hoping to form scramble teams should get their entry info in ASAP to assist in filling up scramble teams.

4. We will offer the following divisions based on age and rating.

Junior D: unrated – D3: 12 years old or less as of 1/01/2008

Senior D: unrated – D3: 13 years old or above as of 1/01/2008

Junior C: C rated: 14 years old or less as of 1/01/2008

Senior C: C rated: 15 years old or above as of 1/01/2008

Teams comprised of both Junior and Seniors will compete in the Senior Division. D and C teams may consist of either 3 or 4 members, please try to form 4 member teams whenever possible.

5. Substitutions, in the event of illness, will be allowed on the day of Rally since each team must have at least 3 members. Therefore, clubs should designate alternates at the time of team formation who meet the age requirements. Substitutes must have all required paperwork!! No refunds will be given for no shows or substitutions

6. Scramble (mixed club) teams are allowed and encouraged; DC’s should coordinate. Let me know if I can assist!

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Please eat breakfast before you arrive, a busy and fun-filled day is ahead of us!

7:15 - 7:55 AM Volunteer and team check in. Entire team should report to check-in with chaperone. Everyone will be given instructions and program at check-in.

Quizmaster briefing will be at 7:15.

8:00 AM Introduction and briefings

8:30AM Report to assigned rooms for competition

8:40 – 12:00 Morning competition rounds

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break

Pizza Buffet for those prepaid with entry

All others on their own

1:00 – 4:00 Competition Continues

4:00 – 4:30 Protest Period

4:30 – 6:00 Scoring

GLR Silent Auction

6:00 PM Awards Ceremony

The Quiz Committee wishes you a fun and educational day!!

The Great Lakes Region silent auction will be held during the Quiz Rally.

No other fundraisers will be allowed

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DUE DATE OF ENTRY FORMS FOR QUIZ RALLY

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

WHEN: Saturday March 15, 2008

CHECK-IN TIME: 7:15 – 8:00 AM (Entire team plus chaperone must be present)

WHERE: Potawatomi Inn, Pokagan State Park, Angola IN

ENTRY FEE: $42 per individual (includes competitor tax)

VOLUNTEERS: Each Team must provide 1 chaperone,

2 volunteers, and 1 alternate volunteer

Each Club must designate one volunteer for barn phase

LUNCH: Pizza Buffet , $10 per person

AWARDS: Team awards will be given to the top teams in each division.

High Point Overall Team award and High Point Individual

award will also be given.

DIRECTIONS: Take I-69 Exit 154 (Freemont IN), Follow Signs to Pokagan

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Potawatomi Inn has reserved a block of rooms for Pony Club, to be held until February 14, 2008. Please let reservations (260 833-1077) know that you are with this group!

Other accommodations nearby include:

Ramada Inn of Angola (260) 665-9471

Holiday Inn Express (260) 833-6464

Hampton Inn (260) 495-9770

Super 8 Motel (260) 495-7131

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DC CHECKLIST

Please Double Check to make sure you return all of these items:

_______ Team Entry Form (1 per team) from the Quiz 2007 Rulebook

_______ Team Name (Please print at top of entry form)

_______ Competitor’s Rally Release Form from this packet (1 per individual)

_______ Volunteer Commitment Forms (1 form per person, need 2 - 3 volunteers

per team, volunteers cannot be chaperone)

_______ USPC Medical Release Form 2007 (2 per individual) from website

Signatures in blue ink please!

_______ Uniform Chaperone Rules Form (1 per team) from HM Handbook

_______ Lunch Order Form (1 per team, include names of all purchasing lunch)

Don’t forget to order lunch for volunteers, chaperones, and parents!

Pizza Buffet returning this year!!

_______ Club Check made out to Silver Snaffles Pony Club for total entry fees

($42 per individual with a separate check for lunches)

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 8

Mail Entry to: Julie Graber

1774 CR 68

Auburn IN 46706

Questions: Julie Graber 260-410-7922

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COMPETITOR’S QUIZ RALLY RELEASE FORM

Please fill out one per competitor, do not use Rally Release Form C.

My child and I have read and understand the policies and regulations governing the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., and specifically the rules for Quiz as stated in the USPC Rules for Quiz Competitions 2007 and any addendum thereafter. We agree to abide by these rules at the Great Lakes Region 2008 Quiz Rally on March 15, 2008.

_________________________ ____________ ____________

Signature of competitor Date Rating

_________________________ ____________

Signature of parent Date

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VOLUNTEER COMMMITMENT FORM

(Please fill out one per volunteer)

On the day of competition, the most important roles for adults begin when the teams are checked in and continue until the last protest is adjudicated and the team and individual standings are tallied. One of the best ways to observe is to serve in some official capacity. Needless to say, having a successful Quiz Rally requires many prepared volunteers. We must have 2 volunteers per team and 1 alternate. The volunteers must be different than the chaperones. We require that

each club designate one of their volunteers to be stationed in the barn.

We need volunteers to fill the jobs of scorekeeper, room steward and timer/recorder in classrooms, stations, megaroom and barn phases. We need

table judges for stations and megaroom. Full descriptions of these jobs can be found in USPC Rules for Quiz Competition 2007. We also need reliable runners to transport scores. Runners may be responsible, non-competing pony clubbers. (Must include medical release) We would also appreciate a few drivers and vehicles to transport teams to the barn! Circle your job preference.

Timer/Recorder Scorer Runner Driver

Table Judge Scoring Room Barn (dress warm)

I have read and understand the policies and regulations governing the United States Pony Club, Inc., and specifically the rules for the 2008 Quiz Rally as stated in the USPC Rules for Quiz Competition 2007 and any addendum thereafter. I agree to abide by these rules, and furthermore, I pledge my commitment to being a prepared volunteer at the Great Lakes Region Quiz Rally on March 15, 2008.

_______________________ ________ _________________________

Signature of volunteer Date Print volunteer name

Team Name: ________________________

QUIZ 2008 LUNCH ORDER FORM

The following lunch buffet is available. Lunches must be purchased in advance with a separate club check with team entries and are not available on the day of the Rally. Please remember that you may not bring your own food into the meeting rooms.

Pizza Buffet $10.00 per person

Pizza, breadsticks, tossed garden salad, with iced tea and lemonade.

Please list by name and team those paying for lunch.

Club:

Enclosed is a check to Silver Snaffles PC for $ _______, # of lunches _______.

Please send lunch order and fees with entries by February 12, 2008 to:

Julie Graber

1774 CR 68

Auburn IN 46706