Minimus Run /Swim Trials Thursday 9th May
Our first run / swim trials will take place Thursday 9th May starting at 6.30pm with running in Fenelons followed by swim in Graiguecullen pool. Queries to Margaret Fogarty 086 8555974
Minimus XC TrainingOur next xc training is on Thursday 16th May at Hugh Kavanaghs Borris. Running training will take place after xc. Followed by a BBQ.
Entries open on itsplainsailing: www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc |
Minimus Run TrainingRun training is currently at Clogrennane Woods, Ballinabranna, Co. Carlow
Run training will be every Thursday from 21st March @ 7pm in Carlow Hurling Club. Entries on ItsPlainSailing. We are asking for €20/head contribution to the Hurling Club. All queries to Margaret Fogarty 086 855 5974. |
Carlow Hunt Pony Club
will host
The National Novice Triathlon 80
in conjunction with
CHPC Fun Minimus & Junior Tetrathlon
Sunday May 19th 2019
Swim: Graiguecullen Swimming Pool, Carlow (R93 N5Y0)
Shoot: Coláiste Aindriú, Bagenalstown (Tetrathlon only) (R21 EH27)
Ride: Curracruit, Bagenalstown (R21 CR98)
Run: Curracruit, Bagenalstown (R21 CR98)
Entries: €42* Tetrathlon (swim, shoot, ride, run)
€36* Minimus & Novice Triathlon (swim, ride, run)
www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc
Entries close 13th May 2019, limited entries.
No late entries or refunds after the closing date.
*Entry Fee includes handling fee.
National Novice 80 is run over the minimus x country course, competitors must be 12 on 1st January.
There is no upper age limit.Entry list & approximate swim times will be posted
on www.carlowponyclub.com on Friday 17th May 2019.
Enquiries Emma Kelly emmakellychpc@gmail.com 0876357807
This event will be run under the IPC Minimus/Tetrathlon rules.
will host
The National Novice Triathlon 80
in conjunction with
CHPC Fun Minimus & Junior Tetrathlon
Sunday May 19th 2019
Swim: Graiguecullen Swimming Pool, Carlow (R93 N5Y0)
Shoot: Coláiste Aindriú, Bagenalstown (Tetrathlon only) (R21 EH27)
Ride: Curracruit, Bagenalstown (R21 CR98)
Run: Curracruit, Bagenalstown (R21 CR98)
Entries: €42* Tetrathlon (swim, shoot, ride, run)
€36* Minimus & Novice Triathlon (swim, ride, run)
www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc
Entries close 13th May 2019, limited entries.
No late entries or refunds after the closing date.
*Entry Fee includes handling fee.
National Novice 80 is run over the minimus x country course, competitors must be 12 on 1st January.
There is no upper age limit.Entry list & approximate swim times will be posted
on www.carlowponyclub.com on Friday 17th May 2019.
Enquiries Emma Kelly emmakellychpc@gmail.com 0876357807
This event will be run under the IPC Minimus/Tetrathlon rules.
Wicklow Fun Minimus 22nd April
Congratulations to Jamie who won 🏆🏆🏆the boys Minimus in Wicklow and Alfie Donohue who was 2nd in the U10’s you little ledgends!!
Irish Team Selections 2019
Congratulations to the following members who were selected on the Irish Tetrathlon and Minimus squads - Ruth Fogarty, Sarah Kehoe, Hannah Kehoe and Jamie Hargarden. Well done to all members who participated in the trials and proudly represented the club.
Minimus Information
Parents, if you're child is interested in taking part in Minimus or Tetrathlon this year all enquires to Margaret Fogarty 086 8555974
Click on the button below "Minimus Info 2019" for all details on Minimus.
Click on the button below "Minimus Info 2019" for all details on Minimus.
Activities of Interest to Minimus Competitors
Tues 30 Apr 2019 Minimus Training Fenelons @ 6.00pm
Tues 7 May 2019 Minimus Training Lisgarvan House @ 6.30pm
Mon 6 May, Meath Minimus / Tetrathlon Day - Kells, Co. Meath
Thurs 9 May 2019 Minimus Swim/Run Trial Graiguecullen
Sun 12 May 2019, Wexford Fun Minimus and Tetrathlon Training Day - The Apex, New Ross and The Kennels, Moorefield, Co. Wexford.
Fri 17 May 2019 Minimus Training & BBQ Hugh Kavanagh's
Sat 18 May 2019 Course Walk in Fenelons with Jimmy Dermody
Sun 19 May 2019 CHPC Novice Triathlon 80 including a Fun Minimus and Tetrathlon Training Day hosted by Carlow Hunt Branch - Graigcullen Pool and Fenelons, Curracruit, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
Fri 24 May 2019 Minimus Training
Sun 26 May 2019 Laois Fun Minimus - Athy Swimming Pool and Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois.
Sun 26 May 2019 Area 5 Fun Minimus, Mallow Swimming Pool and Kilguilkey, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Sun 2 June, Golden Vale Fun Minimus - Maher's Farm, Killough, Co. Tipperary.
Wed 5 Jun 2019 General Rally Bunclody
Wed 5 Jun 2019 Minimus Training (at Rally TBC)
Sun 9 Jun 2019 CHPC ODE Bunclody
Wed 12 Jun 2019 Minimus Training
Sat 15 Jun 2019 IPC National Minimus - Millstreet
Sun 16 Jun 2019 IPC National Minimus - Millstreet
Sun 23 Jun 2019 Area 7 (Killossery) ODE
Sun 30 Jun 2019 Area 7 (Tattersalls) ODE
Tues 30 Apr 2019 Minimus Training Fenelons @ 6.00pm
Tues 7 May 2019 Minimus Training Lisgarvan House @ 6.30pm
Mon 6 May, Meath Minimus / Tetrathlon Day - Kells, Co. Meath
Thurs 9 May 2019 Minimus Swim/Run Trial Graiguecullen
Sun 12 May 2019, Wexford Fun Minimus and Tetrathlon Training Day - The Apex, New Ross and The Kennels, Moorefield, Co. Wexford.
Fri 17 May 2019 Minimus Training & BBQ Hugh Kavanagh's
Sat 18 May 2019 Course Walk in Fenelons with Jimmy Dermody
Sun 19 May 2019 CHPC Novice Triathlon 80 including a Fun Minimus and Tetrathlon Training Day hosted by Carlow Hunt Branch - Graigcullen Pool and Fenelons, Curracruit, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
Fri 24 May 2019 Minimus Training
Sun 26 May 2019 Laois Fun Minimus - Athy Swimming Pool and Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois.
Sun 26 May 2019 Area 5 Fun Minimus, Mallow Swimming Pool and Kilguilkey, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Sun 2 June, Golden Vale Fun Minimus - Maher's Farm, Killough, Co. Tipperary.
Wed 5 Jun 2019 General Rally Bunclody
Wed 5 Jun 2019 Minimus Training (at Rally TBC)
Sun 9 Jun 2019 CHPC ODE Bunclody
Wed 12 Jun 2019 Minimus Training
Sat 15 Jun 2019 IPC National Minimus - Millstreet
Sun 16 Jun 2019 IPC National Minimus - Millstreet
Sun 23 Jun 2019 Area 7 (Killossery) ODE
Sun 30 Jun 2019 Area 7 (Tattersalls) ODE
Minimus Champions 2018!
Congratulations to all 20 members who travelled to Punchestown and participated in the Minimus championships. It was a wonderful weekend which culminated with the first team of Sarah Kehoe, Ruth Fogarty, David Farrell and Ava Murphy winning the coveted title of Minimus champions. The team of Jamie Hargaden, Caoilfhionn Lawlor, Hannah Kelly and Eabha McCabe were also placed in the top 20. Sarah Kehoe was placed first and Ruth Fogarty third in the individual placings. Well done to all who took part.
Congratulations Irish Minimus Girls
Congratulations to the Irish Minimus girls team who came first in Kelso, Scotland. Representing CHPC were Ruth Fogarty and Sarah Kehoe. Sarah also came 1st in the individuals and Ruth came 2nd. A fantastic result for both girls after a lot of hard work and training.
Course walk, Punchestown, June 2018
Minimus Teams 2018
Important notes for parents of children planning to compete at Minimus
This is an U12 competition (under 12 on 1st January 2019). However, kids over-age can also compete H/C (out of competition) at minimus to have fun and or prepare them for moving on to tetrathlon.
Children need to train for the minimus championships starting in the Spring and the DC’s must sign off children as capable of getting around an 80cm technical cross country course before they can be considered for team selection. Children should try and do as many hunter trials and fun minimus competitions also as this will help them prepare for the team selection trials and the championships themselves.
Team Trials
Riding – Trials for cross country will be 17 May, 2018, Lisgarvan. Competition is run based on strict IPC minimus competition rules. In particular – parents CANNOT assist children on course.
Running – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
Swimming – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
If participants do both running and swim trials, their highest combined swim and run score (either the 5th or 26th) will be used towards team selection.
Injured pony – The IPC allow a participant entered for the National Minimus Championship to change ponies on production of a vet certificate. If a CHPC member’s pony gets injured after the team trials, they can seek to find another suitable pony but they will move down to the final team and as a consequence all team members move up.
This is an U12 competition (under 12 on 1st January 2019). However, kids over-age can also compete H/C (out of competition) at minimus to have fun and or prepare them for moving on to tetrathlon.
Children need to train for the minimus championships starting in the Spring and the DC’s must sign off children as capable of getting around an 80cm technical cross country course before they can be considered for team selection. Children should try and do as many hunter trials and fun minimus competitions also as this will help them prepare for the team selection trials and the championships themselves.
Team Trials
Riding – Trials for cross country will be 17 May, 2018, Lisgarvan. Competition is run based on strict IPC minimus competition rules. In particular – parents CANNOT assist children on course.
Running – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
Swimming – Trial is provisionally planned for Friday 11th and 25th May
If participants do both running and swim trials, their highest combined swim and run score (either the 5th or 26th) will be used towards team selection.
Injured pony – The IPC allow a participant entered for the National Minimus Championship to change ponies on production of a vet certificate. If a CHPC member’s pony gets injured after the team trials, they can seek to find another suitable pony but they will move down to the final team and as a consequence all team members move up.
Minimus List
Riding Gear
- Correct Skull cap http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/Approved-Hat-Standards.pdf
- Stock and (pin – may not be needed)
- Cross Country Jersey in Carlow Colours
- White or cream jods
- Boots or chaps
- Riding Socks
- Wet gear and wellies
- Medical Arm Band
- Number Bib
- Pony Club membership card
- Back protector
- Pony passport
- Saddle
- Bridle (cropper if required)
- Numnah (plain white)
- Studs if required
- Head-collar and lead rope
- Insulation tape
- Boots for pony if required
- Rug/sweat rug
- Fly Spray
- Tack box
- If stabling
- Water bucket
- Feed bucket
- Feed and Hay
- Hat
- Goggles and spare set
- Togs
- Towels
- Flip Flops
- Water Bottle
- T-Shirt
- Shorts
- Runners/Spikes
- Socks
- Tracksuit
- Hoddie
- Sun-cream/Baseball Caps
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Carlow Flags for tent