2026 Jumping Queensland State Squad Applications

Applications for 2026 Youth, Junior and Young Rider Squad

Jumping Queensland (JQ) Junior and Young Rider Squad Applications are now open.

Jumping Queensland Junior & Young Rider Squad application, appointment and closing timelines have been adjusted due to athletes being required to attend the EQ Youth Performance Camp 10-12 January, 2025 and the tight timelines around the nomination process for this event.

Applications Open and Rolling.

Youth Squad – open to athletes from the calendar year they turn 10 until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 14 years old;and
Youth Squad - open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 25 years.
Junior Squad – open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18 years
Young Rider Squad – open to athletes from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 21

Qualifying Events Qualifying events are as follows:

Child’s – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published starting height in the
first round for Children’s classes is a maximum of 105cm . One (1) Result gained at Interschool
competitions in the 100cm class may be included.
Junior Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 120cm or more. One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 120cm class may be included.
Young Rider Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 130cm or more.
Youth Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 110cm or more and/or
The rider must have eight faults or less to qualify;
The class must be a two round jumping class. Acceptable article numbers include: 238 2.2, 238 2.2 245.3,273,274
NOTE: If Junior or Young Rider class does not start at the required height, the rider may start in an open class at the appropriate height and list that class as a qualifier.

Application Process Applications

Completed applications with no less than 6 results, are to be submitted via the platform utilised. The applications will then be provided to the Jumping Queensland Selectors for consideration.

2026 JQ Junior and Young Rider Squad Criteria can be found here

Jumping Queensland are committed to the ongoing development of young athletes within our sport and encourages all Juniors and Young Riders to strive for inclusion within the State Squad.

RIDER DETAILS

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* 1. Athlete Name

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* 2. EA Number

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* 3. Date of Birth

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* 4. Contact Details

Name of Parent/Guardian

Email Address

Phone Number

HORSE DETAILS

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* 5. EA Registered Name

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* 6. EA Registration Number

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* 7. Registered Owner of the Horse

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* 8. I have met the criteria for the following Jumping Queensland Squad

Junior Squad

Young Rider Squad

Youth Squad Squad

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* 9. Please list the events attended to meet the qualification criteria. There must be no less than 6 results listed. Results must be able to be validated.

Result 1 - Event Name

Result 1 - Event Date

Result 1 - Class Height

Result 1 - Number of entries

Result 1 - Overall Place

Result 1 - Faults

Result 2 - Event Name

Result 2 - Event Date

Result 2 - Class Height

Result 2 - Number of entries

Result 2 - Overall Place

Result 2 - Faults

Result 3 - Event Name

Result 3 - Event Date

Result 3 - Class Height

Result 3 - Number of entries

Result 3 - Overall Place

Result 3 - Faults

Result 4 - Event Name

Result 4 - Event Date

Result 4 - Class Height

Result 4- Number of entries

Result 4- Overall Place

Result 4- Faults

Result 5- Event Name

Result 5- Event Date

Result 5- Class Height

Result 5- Number of entries

Result 5- Overall Place

Result 5- Faults

Result 6- Event Name

Result 6- Event Date

Result 6- Class Height

Result 6- Number of entries

Result 6- Overall Place

Result 6- Faults

Others

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* 10. If I am selected, I am able to attend the 2026 EQ Youth Performance Camp to be held at Toowoomba Showgrounds from Friday 9 January to Sunday 11 January 2026.

Yes

If you answered no to attending the 2026 EQ Youth Performance Camp, please provide a reason why?

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* 11. If your application is successful, you will be provided with a Jumping Queensland Squad Shirt. Please advise the size in either mens S, M, L etc or ladies 8, 10, 12 etc.