2027 Jumping QLD Junior, Young Rider and Youth Squad Applications
Jumping Queensland are committed to the ongoing development of young athletes within our sport and encourages all Juniors and Young Riders to strive for inclusion within the State Squad.
Jumping Queensland (JQ) Junior, Young Rider and Youth Squad Applications are now open.
The annual squad will be selected from performances from the horse and athlete combination at squad selection events from 1 November, 2025 to 31 October 2025.
Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026
- Youth Squad - Childs – open to athletes from the calendar year they turn 10 until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 14 years old
- Youth Squad - open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 25 years.
- Junior Squad – open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18 years
- Young Rider Squad – open to athletes from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 21
Qualifying Events Qualifying events are as follows:
- Child’s – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published starting height in the first round for Children’s classes is a maximum of 105cm .
- One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 100cm class may be included. • Youth – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 110cm or more.
- One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 110cm class may be included. • Junior Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 120cm or more. One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 120cm class may be included.
- Young Rider Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 130cm or more.
- The rider must have eight faults or less to qualify;
- The class must be a two round jumping class. Acceptable article numbers include: 220.2.1.2, 220.2.1.2 and 218.1.5, 222, 224
NOTE: If Junior or Young Rider class does not start at the required height, the rider may start in an open class at the equivalent height and list that class as a qualifier.
Application Process Applications
2027 JQ Junior, Young Rider & Youth Squad Criteria
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