What is the closing date for entries for the validation competition?
A15. The same as for the Grade 2 competition at which you wish to compete before the validation panel. No late entries or substitutions will be accepted. Q16. What will it cost? A16. It will be free if you are also competing in the Grade 2 competition that day. Otherwise it will cost 5 per entry, normal entry payment rules apply. Q17. Will it be like a competition? A17. Yes in that there will be 2 warm ups, a controlled and compete as normal but there will not be any placings or medals. There will be 2 rounds of set routines and you must gain a score of 23.5 on either of these routines to receive the validated tariff sheet as proof of your achievement, but see also A11. Q18. How will it appear on the programme? A18. The group(s) will be timetabled like other competitions. The age group jump order being decided by the remainder of the day’s competition timetable. Every attempt will be made to avoid cross jumping. Q19. Does the club need to offer extra officials for the validation panel?