Rule of the Week - Article 240 - Fines and Yellow Warning Cards

Article 240 – Fines and Yellow Warning Cards  

Refer to EA General Regulations

 1. The Ground Jury is authorised to report competitors to the CEO of Equestrian Australia or the relevant Branch Manager/CEO, according to EA Disciplinary By-Laws point 9, in cases where the rules are breached.  

 2. Whilst in an official capacity at an EA Sanctioned event the following accredited EA officials may issue a Yellow Warning card for similar breaches of the rule:

• EA Level 2 Judges
• EA Level 3 Judges
• All FEI Judges
• All FEI Stewards
• EA Technical Delegates

Examples of such breaches might include:

 2.1.            an athlete who has been eliminated or at the end of his round does not leave the arena without delay;

 2.2.            an athlete who has been eliminated, or who retires and who makes more than one attempt to jump a single obstacle or jumps it in the wrong direction before leaving the arena;

 2.3.            an athlete who jumps one or several obstacles which are part of the course after passing the finishing line or jumps an obstacle without the permission of the Ground Jury for the press (202.6);

 2.4.             an athlete who uses in the exercise and in the schooling areas obstacles different from those provided by the Organising Committee (242.2.6  and 201.4)

 2.5.             an athlete who jumps or attempts to jump the practice obstacle placed in the arena more times than allowed (202.4, 242.2.3 and 262.1.9);

 2.6.             an athlete who does not salute the Ground Jury or the official personalities on entering the arena (256.2.1);

 2.7.             failure to display the identification number in case of repeated offence

 2.8.             an athlete who disrespects the advertising rules or does not comply with the rules laid down under article 256.1.5;

 2.9.             an athlete who disrespects the directives of the Organising Committee;

 2.10.           an athlete who touches an obstacle to the effect of changing it;

 2.11.          an athlete who does not follow orders of officials or incorrect  behaviour towards Event officials or any other party connected with the Event (other Athlete, FEI/EA employee or representative, journalist, public etc).

 2.12.           an athlete who repeats offences after a warning;

 2.13.           an athlete who disrespects the rules regarding dress and saddlery;

In the case of a Yellow Warning Card being awarded by an EA Official, he or she should

Ideally deliver it personally to the Rider, together with an explanation as to why it is being issued and the possible consequences of any further offences being committed.

Official Warnings will also ideally be delivered personally to the rider with an explanation as to why it is being issued and the possible consequences of any further offences being committed.

In the case of riders under the age of 18 years, a Parent/Guardian must be present when personally delivering the Yellow Warning Card or Official Warning

The EA Official will advise their State Branch and or State Jumping Committee of the issue of ALL Yellow Warning Cards and the reasons for the issue within 48hours of the event.

The State Branch of the EA and or the State Jumping Committee, shall as soon as possible advise the National Office, who will advise the rider of the official recording of the Yellow Card offence who will arrange for the Yellow Warning Card issue.

Yellow Warning Cards received at both International and National events will be taken into account.