What does a steward do?
There are a variety of jobs for stewards
Ring stewards for dressage and cones
At the start or finish of a section recording times and marshalling competitors (in pairs)
Observing and timing obstacles (in groups of 3-5)
At key points of the course for safety, e.g. road crossings
Click here for more information on how events are run.
Ground Observers' Instructions Obstacle Observers' Instructions Hold-up Instructions Timekeepers Instructions
We are always on the look out for people to come and steward at our events. No experience is necessary but it is an out activity which subjects you to all weathers. An interest in horse sports is an advantage but knowledge of carriage driving is not necessary.
The GWHC run a stewards training day most years usually in April to make people aware of what is involved. If you are new to stewarding you will not be left on your own as obstacle stewards operate in teams of 3 to 5 people. Prior attendance at the training day is useful but not essential.
Stewards training day
The club will give you lunch, the rest of the team will help keep you entertained. All in all we hope you will have a good day out and then volunteer to come and do it again!
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GWHC 2010 Letter to Stewards
To print this form please click here
Stewards Secretary: Kate Fincham-Powell
Hillhead Cottage
Mamhead
Exeter EX6 8HQ 01626 866257 katefp@btinternet.com
Welcome to a new year of driving with Great Western Harness Club. The main events calendar is drawn up, several new faces are on the committee and we are all looking forward to a successful season of competition. As always we know that this cannot happen without the generous support of event stewards. Many of you have been stalwart helpers for many years and we are indebted to you for the time you give and the experience that you offer.
Meanwhile we are always keen to recruit new blood and what better time than at the beginning of the season and with a stewards training day coming up! Friends, family and work-mates could all be potential helpers so lets all spread the word! Our driving trials stewards receive briefing for the event on the day, a packed lunch and a get-together tea. If youre lucky you get sunshine as well!
The club is keen to welcome past and new stewards at the start of this season: hopefully a good number of you will be able to make the training day on March 21. If you have any queries do please give me a call or send an e-mail and Ill do my best to help. Hopefully I shall be inundated with the various reply forms on this mail shot! Looking forward to seeing you all at the events.
Best wishes, Kate F-P
March 21 Stewards Training Day at Newnham Park, nr Plymouth
This is an opportunity for both experienced and non-experienced stewards and competitors to have an informative and hands-on day covering the major aspects of competition stewarding and rules. Come and refresh your memory, update on new rules and lay the ghost of how to do a marathon hold-up! First-timers fear not: you will be initiated gently and will be partnered with a more experienced steward at an event! The Club is also looking for people to help with the scoring of results.
The stewards training day will start at 11.00 and lunch will be provided. The morning session will take place indoors whilst the afternoon will be a practical session out-doors: ie. bring waterproofs/snow-boots/sunglasses/sun-cream etc!
Please let us know on the reply form below whether you will be coming to the training day.
Please complete the forms below to help us organise events and to keep you up-to-date with club activities. Please return to Kate at home address.
GWHC Stewards List 2010
Name
Tel no Mobile ...
Address .
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e-mail:
GWHC Driving Trials Dates 2010
Please indicate your availability to steward this season with a yes or no in the brackets.
If there is more than one person available please show this with a number, eg: (2) means two people are able to steward.
March 21 Stewards Training Day, Newnham Park, nr Plymouth
Sun 21 ( )
May 30 One day event at Hayes Barton, Jacobstow
Sun 30 (dressage/cones/marathon) ( )
June 19 - 20 Two day event at Newnham Park, nr. Plymouth
(inc. National Regional event)
Sat 19 (dressage/cones) ( ) Sun 20 (marathon) ( )
August 14 - 15 Two day event at Easter Hall Park, nr. Petrockstow
Sat 14 (dressage/cones) ( ) Sun 15 (marathon) ( )
If you are unable to steward this year it would helpful to the club if you would complete the details below:
I am/We are not available to steward this year but wish to remain on the list for next year ( )
I am/We are no longer available to steward ( )
GWHC News-sheet
Would you like to receive the GWHC news-sheet by e-mail or by post? (please delete as appropriate)
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If you would like to know more about stewarding please contact Kate Fincham Powell, Hillhead Cottage, Mamhead, Exeter EX6 8HQ
Tel. 01626 866257 Mobile 07780 694019 Email katefp@btinternet.com
Kate