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National CDE Championships 10 – 13 April
ACDS Victorian Branch on behalf of the Australian Carriage Driving Society Inc
proudly presents the Australian Combined Driving Championships
at the Greenvale Equestrian Centre
Section Road, Greenvale Victoria
A Level 4 event will also be run in conjunction with the Championship
The Schedules are now published on the Calendar page
2021 50th Anniversary Celebrations
10 February 2020
Dear Members
As you are aware, Federal Council had decided to hold 2021 50th anniversary celebrations at Finlay in NSW and had invited members to be part of the organizing committee. There was little response from members to assist with the organization of the celebrations at Finlay. As a result, Federal Council has decided to invite expressions of interest from States to host the celebrations. Expressions of interest close on 28 February 2020. Federal Council is still of the belief that holding the celebrations covering all disciplines at one location is preferable to holding a celebration for each different discipline in different locations.
PETER LEE
Federal President
Australian Bush Fires
Federal Council would like members to know that members that have been effected with the fires are in our thoughts. Alas the fires have been across most States.
We feel that it is best that clubs and State Branches organise help for members as you’ve got closer contact and you know their requirements.
If you are able to offer members agistment for their horses so they can rebuild fences this will take pressure off them.
If you wish to donate money please go through Charities such as the Red Cross or at Bendigo Bank.
Members who may have lost fencing and/or need assistance pulling down the damaged fencing may contact Blaze Aid. https://blazeaid.com.au/ If any members are in the position to assist, they could contact BlazeAid also to volunteer.
The Wild Life Rescue are also in need of bandages, ointment or old towels. https://www.zoo.org.au/fire-fund/
Please be aware that members will be in different places mentally as the shock and enormity of what happened sets in. Please refer to Life Line https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or BeyondBlue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites
LifeWorks has also opened up a Crisis Support Line for anyone in the community in need of emotional support in relation to the fires. The Crisis Support Line is open 24/7 and can be reached on 1300 361 008.
Thanks
Kate Wholagan
Federal Vice President
Safe Stallion Practices Policy
The new Safe Stallion Practices Policy was approved recently by Federal Council and is now available on the Publications Page
2019/20 Junior Bursary Open Soon
Junior Bursary 2019-2020
The Junior Bursary Application period opens on 15 October 2019 and closes on 15 November 2019.
To help with your application the following documents are on the Publications page or click on them right here;
# ACDS Junior Driver Bursary Application Guidance Criteria 2019
# Junior Driver Bursary Application Form 2019
# Junior Driver Bursary Sub-Committee Terms of Reference.
Applications are to be sent to the Federal Secretary at ACDSfedsec@froggy.com.au
Volunteer Management Workshop
Recently at our Annual Conference Georgie Stayches gave a very interesting presentation on finding and looking after our volunteers. A few reminders for everyday life as well! Geogie’s presentation and simple planning tools for your volunteer workforce are now available in Club Resources under the Member Resources tab.
The ACDS Draft Member Protection Policy is open for Member comment.
At the last Federal Council meeting the Draft MPP was approved for circulation to Members for their comment.
Your comments are sought and must be recieved by 30 September 2019
Please direct all comments to Brendan Dwyer at brendandwyer1@bigpond.com
The Draft Policy can be found on the Publications page for you to view or download
Interim Concussion Policy
Interim Concussion Position Statement – Effective 12 July 2019.
Sports Australia issued an updated Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement earlier this year.
The key message is
“if in doubt, sit them out”.
The Australian Carriage Driving Society has adopted this key message.
The following interim arrangements have been put in place whilst a detailed position statement is prepared.
· If a person on a carriage (driver or groom) is suspected of having a concussion, first aid principles still apply.
· If there is a medical practitioner (doctor or paramedic) on site whose attendance has been arranged by the organising committee of the activity, the person with suspected concussion should be reviewed by the medical practitioner to determine if they have suffered concussion.
· If no medical practitioner is on-site, the person is assumed to have suffered concussion.
· If the person is assessed by the medical practitioner to have concussion or is deemed to have concussion, the person is immediately stood down from all activities and will stay stood down for 7 days (14 days if 18 years and under) regardless of whether they receive medical clearance to return to sport.
· The person remains stood down until they receive medical clearance to return to sport.
· ACDS Incident reporting mechanism is to be used and notification is immediate.
PETER LEE.
Federal President.
The New ACDS Clothing range is now available
The new ACDS clothing range is now available
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The New ACDS Clothing range is now available
Our new range of merchandise is now available through our dedicated supplier, Skye Park Equine Tailors. It was launched at the Federal Conference at Beechworth in July 2019.
The range includes a handpicked selection of quality garments and hats to suit a wide range of members tastes and needs. The range includes polo T-shirt’s in both men’s and ladies sizes to ensure a good fit.
Our range have a fantastic range of men’s and ladies vests. These include hardshell and puffer styles that will to keep everyone warm in this chilly winter weather. The fabulous waterproof ski jacket style coat and handy ever popular hoodie will ensure you are comfy and warm our driving or volunteering.
For our sunnier weather we have introduced a wide brim sun hat to the range to accompany the standard cap. We hope this range of ACDS merchandise will provide lots of different options to meet all members tastes.
Click on this direct link to the ACDS page of the Skye Park Equine Tailors online store.
Tips and hints for ordering your merchandise.
1. Get the tape measure out and measure yourself, check your measurements against the ones provided for the particular item you are planning to order. If your hip or waist measurement is larger than your chest measurements you will need to order a larger size or you will end up with a garment that fits tight in those areas.
2. The postage rates on the order website are fixed per order no matter how big or small your order is. Best value for money can be achieved by ordering a large group or club sized order rather than individual small items check direct with Skye Park for bulk orders.
3. If you would like your club logo on the garments you order in addition to the ACDS logo you can contact Skye Park directly to get costings and organise this.
