Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan – HKJC Youth Equestrian Development Programme 2024/2025
The EFHKC is pleased to announce the opening of applications to the Children’s Squad, the Youth Squad (Hong Kong), Youth Squad (Overseas) and the Youth Squad (Mainland) for the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan – HKJC Youth Equestrian Development Programme 2024/25 season.
In order to ensure that the Youth Equestrian Development Programme focusses on nurturing talented athletes who demonstrate an ability to progress on and representing Hong Kong China in to FEI International competition, minimum criteria are required to be eligible for the squads. For more information, please refer to the 2024/25 Selection Policy (updated on 24 July 2024)
The 2024/25 squads will include the disciplines of Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage. The total number of places on each squad is as follows:
Children’s Squad – 12 places, not discipline specific. Athletes will receive training in all three Olympic disciplines.
Youth Squad (Hong Kong) – 10 places; Show Jumping (4), Eventing (3), Dressage (3).
Youth Squad (Overseas) – 5 places; places will be allocated according to demand.
Youth Squad (Mainland) – 10 places; places will be allocated according to demand.
Athletes can apply for more than one discipline, but must submit separate applications, per discipline. Athletes will only be accepted on to one discipline, so if they have a preference, it must be stated on the application.
Athletes interested in applying for the HKJC Youth Equestrian Development Programme will be asked to submit an application form which must include the information detailed in Annex A and also available online
Athlete application forms must either be submitted online, sent by email to: [email protected] or mailed to Ms. Natasha Rose, Equestrian Affairs Department, Hong Kong Jockey Club, 8/F Central Complex, Shatin Racecourse, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong. Please specify: Application for the HKJC Youth Development Programme 2024/2025
Applications must be submitted by Monday 24th June 2024 at 17:00 (Hong Kong time). Late applications will not be considered.
Should there be any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China
