regional finals show requirements
REGIONAL FINALS SHOW
6.1. To qualify for the Regional Finals a member must ride in a minimum of 50% of the CTPA’s
seasonal sanctioned shows throughout the year
6.1.1. A rider must ride in a minimum of three (3) qualified teams (any class) for a show to qualify
6.1.2.In the event there are an uneven number of shows, the qualifying show count will round
down
6.2. Members do not have to qualify for each class in which he or she is riding in the Regional Finals.
6.3. The CTPA may choose not to allow anyone who participates in a CTPA show, without purchasing
a current membership, to count the show(s) toward the number required for Regionals. The
subsequent purchase of a membership may not validate the show(s) in question and allow them
to be included in the Regional's show requirement.
6.4. Regional Show Buy-In Options
6.4.1.Adult class riders have the option of buying into the regional finals so long as he or she
holds a current CTPA membership at the time of buy in. All buy in payments must be made
before the regional final show commences.
6.4.1.1. Adult Class riders buy in fee = $500 per show required
6.4.1.1.1. Example: 8 seasonal shows, regional requirements for finals = 4 shows
If a rider only had (2) shows they would have to pay $1000 ($500 per the
two shows they are short)
6.4.1.2. Youth class riders buy in fee = $50 per show required
6.4.1.2.1. If youth riders enter the Open Handicap or other numbered classes at
the regional finals, their buy in would be the same as the adult class fees listed
above.
6.4.2.The CTPA board of directors reserves the rights to allow riders to enter the regionals show
according to special circumstances.