TD Talk - Episode One

In light of the scoring mistakes that took place at the LEC show this past weekend, I thought I would take a moment to inform competitors of their rights regarding miscalculated scores.

Although the show office takes every possible step to ensure the scores are correct before closing the class, pinning. and handing out the tests, mistakes do occur. COMPETITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING THEIR SCORES. This means, along with your leather cleaner, boot spiffer, brushes and saddles pads, be sure to pack a calculator. The USEF Rule Book states that competitors have one hour from the posting of the scores to alert show management of a calculation error. If you do not approach show management within that hour, your miscalculated score will stand. It is important that your scores are correct, if not for placings/ribbons, but to ensure that your scores are reported correctly to the appropriate federations and organizations. If you have multiple rides and can't get to the office within the hour, have someone pick up your test for you and check the score. Don't just check the tape stapled to your test, actually calculate the total points and divide by the points possible. If you notice a mistake, alert the office. It might be a good idea to let the TD know as well, so that if there was a consistent mistake, the TD and secretary can make an attempt to get all tests back and correct the mistake before competitors begin to leave the show grounds.

Note to Show Managers: Always have two people scoring tests! Also, write down the time that you close the class and post the last score for each class on your master score sheet so that you will know when the golden hour for protesting has passed.

Note to Riders: If you have early morning rides and don't mind sticking around for a little bit, volunteer to help score tests in the office. You will learn a lot and it's a very easy way to get a few volunteer hours in for year end awards!