New £15,000 BSJA championship launched

A new £15,000 championship series has been launched by the BSJA. Using the current Winter A&B Grands Prix, already hosted by the Premier Shows, the BSJA has formed a series that will culminate in a championship final at the British Open Championships in Birmingham (12-15 April).

“The series will create another opportunity for a wide selection of talented combinations to qualify for a prestigious championship over a well-balanced period at very good venues,” said Peter Gillespie, BSJA UK show jumping development chairman. “A major policy of the show jumping development committee in the future year is to support the potential International opportunities available to our members.”

Premier Shows kick off in January with South View (19 – 21 January), and points will be awarded to the best place six riders in each of the grands prix. The allocation ranges from 12 points to the winner, to two points for sixth place, with one point being awarded to those in the jump off. At the culmination of the premier shows, the top 20 point scorers will be eligible to compete for the £15,000 prize pot at the British Open Championships. The best four results from any one combination will count.

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