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Posted by on Apr 12, 2022 in Newsflashes |

Latest Update for Equestrian Events and Shows

Latest Update for Equestrian Events and Shows

  Latest Update for Equestrian Events and Shows Please see below the Government Gazette issued by the Minister for Sport, Arts & Culture. What has changed? Sale, dispensing of alcohol at venues hosting sporting events The sale of liquor for on- or off-site consumption is permitted during licensed trading hours, subject to the laws governing such licenses. The consumption of liquor in public spaces, except in licensed on-site consumption premises, is not permitted. The consumption of liquor in contravention of sub-regulation (2) is an offence. Government...

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Posted by on Mar 24, 2022 in Newsflashes |

Update for Equestrian Events and Shows

Update for Equestrian Events and Shows

Dear Members As per the speech of President Cyril Ramaphosa last night, followed by the issuing of Government Gazette 46078, the approach going forward with regards to the Covid-19 pandemic, is that both indoor and outdoor venues can now take up to 50 percent of their capacity provided that the criteria for entrance are proof of vaccination or a COVID test not older than 72 hours. But where there is no provision for proof of vaccination or a COVID test, then the current upper limit will remain – of 1,000 people indoors and 2,000 people outdoors. A Showholding body/ venue  must display the certificate of occupancy which sets out the maximum number of persons the facility may hold. The changes to the restrictions on gatherings will be of great benefit to our shows and events moving forward. 1. Equestrian Shows/Events of more than 2000 people attending – outdoors In order for an equestrian show or event with more than 2000 members attending, there are certain guidelines to adhere to. (a) All attendees...

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Posted by on Mar 10, 2022 in Newsflashes |

Notice: Annual General Meeting of Dressage SA

Notice: Annual General Meeting of Dressage SA

Notice is hereby given to the members that the Annual General Meeting of Dressage SA will be held on Monday the 9th of May 2022 at 18h30.  This will be a virtual AGM due to COVID restrictions. We would like to extend an invitation to you to please assist in contributing to our National Council as a portfolio holder. The vacant portfolios that we need to fill are: Liaison, Public Relations and Communication (to assist us in being better communicators to our members and all other stakeholders). Marketing and Advertising (to assist us in developing a better sponsorship strategy and also to assist in  promoting our events, development initiatives and brand building). Venue and Schedules (ensure the very best and unified standards to be applied to various types of competition, overseeing the management of national events and setting calendar commitments at commencement of each year). This portfolio will be assisted by a specialist volunteer who has been managing the portfolio for a number of years and understands the tasks...

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