Bicton Arena International Horse Trials - Supported by Chedington 9 - 13 June 2021

Bicton Arena
International
Horse Trials
Supported by
Chedington

                9 – 13 June 2021

The resumption of British Eventing Affiliated events will run with the
               following restrictions and guidelines until further notice.

     Any person feeling unwell with symptoms of Covid-19
                  must not attend the event.

                               Key Principles
▪ The Rule of 30, this will be the overriding principle for all outdoor contact.

▪ The Rule of 6, this will be the overriding principle for all indoor contact. Groups
  of 6 (not 2 households) as this will be difficult to steward and police.

▪ Test & Trace – Details of all support staff and connections should be available for
  Test and Trace requirements. The lead person (competitor) is responsible for
  ensuring information can be provided for their support staff and owners if
  required.

▪ PPE – Riders and Support to bring their own PPE (face coverings, gloves, and
  hand sanitizer) this is for use in situations where social distancing is not possible
  (retrieving injured or loose horses for example)

▪ Public attendance – limited tickets will be sold to the public; all tickets must be
  purchased in advance and contact details for Track and Trace purposes will be
  taken.

▪ An NHS QR Code will be available to scan for people at the venue if they have the
  NHS Covid-19 App as part of the NHS Test and Trace Service in England
  https://covid19.nhs.uk

▪ When walking courses please do not touch fences or poles.

▪ Dogs must be always on a lead and under control.

PRE-EVENT
Please ensure that all pre-event information has been read and all
instructions followed.

PUBLIC
A limited number of people will be allowed on site. Contact details
for all must be available in advance or upon request.

SCORING
All scores will be published online www.eventingscores.co.uk

GENERAL
All competitor information will be available online via our website.
Everyone attending must follow event signage, registration details
will be logged for Track & Trace purposes.

PRE-EVENT 2021: COVID-19 SPORT PROTOCOLS

            Athletes are asked to keep support crew to a minimum.
            1 x Rider plus
            4 x Support
            Owners registered for the competing horse can attend.

            Dressage tests will be available for collection from the stable
            manager upon completion of that phase.

            Unmounted podium prize giving’s will take place upon completion,
            times to be announced on the day. Face masks must be worn upon
            request.

            There will be an information point for visitors and owners.
            Riders, please use the stable manager as your information point.

  Please refer to the member handbook online for the more detail and the most
                                current updates
            http://www.britisheventing.com/compete/sport-protocols

ARRIVALS
         Upon entry wristbands will be issued, these must be worn at all times.

               You will then be directed to your designated parking area.
   There will be a separate owners caravan / motorhome area within the lorry park.
               STRICTLY NO CARS will be permitted in the lorry park area.

   A face mask must be worn when in close proximity to anyone else, hand sanitation
 stations will be available throughout the site for your convenience. PLEASE USE THEM.

Toilets are cleaned twice daily, and our refreshment and trade stands will be employing
                            strict social distancing measures.

All persons onsite must adhere to the social distancing protocols and keep a 2m distance
 from people outside their bubble. If this rule for whatever reason needs to be broken a
      face covering should be worn, this rule excludes an Athlete sitting on a horse.

OFFICIALS
▪ All pre-event information detailing procedures and protocols must be read and
  understood prior to arrival.

▪ Volunteers and key personnel will be kept to a safe level.

▪ We will be operating with minimal contact; scoring will be done via radios and
  paper copies collected at the end of the day.

▪ Fence Judge briefings will be provided online before the event. All equipment will
  be collected via a drive through point on arrival.

▪ You will be informed of how to obtain your lunch upon arrival.

              EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

▪ When helping in certain situations e.g., catching a loose horse it may be difficult
  to maintain a safe social distance; if you can help safely then please wear a mask
  then sanitise your hands after.

▪ Medical / Veterinary – In an emergency requiring medical assistance, where
  possible wait for the doctors/paramedics/vet to arrive. Talking to the rider is
  however important, if your social distancing is compromised – please wear your
  mask and sanitise your hands after.

FIELD OF PLAY PROTOCALS

                   DRESSAGE PHASE
Permitted officials, FEI officials and designated volunteers
          Access to warm up to be stewarded
     No spectating from within the warmup arenas

               SHOW JUMPING PHASE
Permitted officials, FEI officials and designated volunteers
          Access to warm up to be stewarded
     No spectating from within the warmup arenas

               CROSS COUNTRY PHASE
Permitted officials, FEI officials and designated volunteers
          Access to warm up to be stewarded
      No spectating from within the warmup area

THANK YOU
  We are so excited to have been given this opportunity to run our inaugural CCI4* at
Bicton Arena. This would not have been possible without the help and support we have
 received from so many people. It is truly one of the remarkable qualities of our Sport
 that so many people are willing to give up their time to help. We cannot thank you all
         enough for joining the team and enabling us to put this competition on.
 We are still living in strange times, which means that more than ever before our Sport
   will be in the spotlight especially with the public attendance we are welcoming on
            Saturday & Sunday. We ask for your help in making this a success.

 Even though many parts of the day will feel normal, and it could be all too easy to slip
back into old routines and greeting friends and colleges who we might not have seen for
 quite a while! Please help us by setting the right example and sticking to the protocols
                            put in place for everyone's safety.

We also ask that any posts or comments on Social Media platforms are appropriate and
   reflect the extensive protocols that are in pace to keep all our competitors and
                                   volunteers safe.

                                   Thank you again
                              Helen and the Bicton Team