NZCCA Youth
The NZ Cowboy Challenge Association encourages and supports youth in our sport. A Youth Division is mandatory at any Points Approved Challenge, and Youth compete up to 18 years (inclusive).
We have a Youth Scholarship to assist with horsemanship coaching and entry fees (see below for details), a dedicated Youth Good Sport Award and Youth competitors may register for Hi Points awards.
NZCCA Youth Scholarship
Our Scholarship supports a youth competitor over a season through funds towards the cost of horsemanship coaching/ mentoring that will assist with competing in a Challenge and entry fees for Points Approved Cowboy Challenges.
Applications close on 10 September for the 2023-24 season.
This Scholarship is generously sponsored by Real Kiwi Horse Trekking.
Criteria:
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Applicant to be aged 10 to 18 years (inclusive) at the time of application.
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Commitment to compete in a minimum of four Points Approved Cowboy Challenges over the season in Youth division.
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Recipient must become a member of NZCCA (if not already).
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Reports on progress are to be submitted to NZCCA Council halfway through and at the end of the season (these will be sent on to any sponsor).
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Any horsemanship coach/mentor used must be approved in advance by NZCCA.
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If for any reason the recipient is unable to compete in at least four Challenges, they (or parent or guardian) must advise NZCCA at the earliest opportunity explaining why. Some or all of the Scholarship funding may be withheld.
