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Division Requirements: Youth, Amateur, Open
How do I determine my competition division?
Youth Division in competition is age-restricted. Youth competitors must be between the ages of 7 and 17 (as of January 1st). Junior [also called “Youth (7-17 years)”] members may compete in Youth, Amateur, or Open Division (per U.S. Rules for Working Equitation > Appendix G, Rider Division Policy; however, their leaderboard points from each competition will correspond to the division they showed in at that competition.
Amateur Division in competition is not age-restricted. Members qualify as Amateur according to USAWE Rider Division Policy Professional/Amateur Status and must be listed as Amateur on the USAWE Current Member list.
Open Division in competition is not age-restricted. Members who qualify as Professionals according to USAWE Rider Division Policy Professional/Amateur Status must compete in the Open Division (per U.S. Rules for Working Equitation > Appendix G, Rider Division Policy). As an Open competitor, their Open show results will be used in the Open USAWE Awards Programs.
You may change divisions once per year, upon renewing your membership.
Questions? Contact the Competitions Committee at competitions@usawe.org.