Equestrian Sport Development Funding Program - Coaches and Officials Development

The Equestrian Queensland (EQ) Sport Development Fund for Coaches and Officials provides $15,000 in funding which is aimed at supporting EQ Sport committees and EQ Affiliates to support growth and development of officials through educational opportunities through the delivery of FEI/EA recognised workshops/courses.

The funding also supports individual coaches and officials to develop and increase the standard of excellence by providing funds directly to the individual to assist with travel expenses associated with attending EA/FEI recognised workshops/courses.

For EQ Affiliates and EQ Sport Committee’s hosting Officials development courses:

- Be an EQ Sport Committee, or endorsement has been received by an Affiliate from the EQ Sport Committee to host the course/seminar

- Use EA current and registered Officials or EA recognised qualified professionals to deliver course/seminar.

For Individual Coaches/Officials attending upgrade/reaccreditation courses:

To be eligible under this program all applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Be a current member of EQ

- Hold a current EA Coaching/Officiating accreditation

- Applicants must be attending an endorsed EA/FEI course for officiating or coaching

- Event/course must be held between 1 Jan and 1 Dec 2024 and be EA/FEI endorsed

- To cover travel expenses only.