More Riders Get Their Chance to Shine at Prestigious Eventing Championships
Exciting news for grassroots eventers! The qualification criteria for the highly anticipated BE90 & BE100 Grassroots Championships at Badminton have been extended, opening the door for even more riders to experience the thrill of competition at one of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues.
Back by popular demand, the Championships will see top grassroots combinations vying for glory.
"The Grassroots Championships at Badminton and Bramham are the pinnacle of many grassroots riders’ careers," says Rosie Williams, CEO for British Eventing. "By extending the qualification criteria, we are enabling many more riders to fulfil their dreams of competing at two iconic venues. I hope our grassroots membership will welcome this news, and we look forward to watching both championships unfold in 2025.”
How to Qualify
The qualification criteria now stand as follows:
BE90 Grassroots Championships
To earn a coveted spot in the BE90 Grassroots Championships at Badminton, riders can qualify through the following pathways:
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Top 15%: Finish within the top 15% of competitors at BE90 Regional Championships.
- Top 20%: Secure a place within the top 20% at the BE90 Scottish Championships.
- Top 20%: Attain a top 20% finish at BE903DE 2024.
- OBP League Qualifying: Secure a placement within the top five of the BE90 OBP League if you have not already qualified through other means.
BE100 Grassroots Championships
Aspiring BE100 champions can qualify through the following routes:
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Top 30%: Achieve a top 30% finish at BE100 Regional Championships.
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Top 20%: Place within the top 20% at the BE100 Scottish Championships.
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Top 20%: Secure a position within the top 20% at BE1003DE 2024.
- OBP League Qualifying: Earn a spot within the top 10 of the BE100 OBP League, provided you haven’t already qualified.
Checking Your Qualification Status
Ready to see if your hard work has paid off? For complete details on qualification standings, visit www.eventingcheck.co.uk. Riders who qualified via the OBP Leagues will have their
qualification tickets allocated soon. You can view the latest league standings at the BE Stats Centre, which can be found here.
Looking Ahead to 2025
The BE80 Championships will continue to operate under existing qualification paths in 2025. For information on how to qualify for this exciting competition, check back for updates closer to the event.
* What impact are these changes expected to have on the number of riders participating in the BE90 & BE100 Grassroots Championships?
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**Alex Reed:** Rosie Williams, CEO for British Eventing
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* ”Welcome, Rosie. This news of extended qualification for the BE90 & BE100 Grassroots Championships is very exciting. Can you tell us a bit about why British Eventing made this change?”
* “What does this mean specifically for riders who previously might have missed out on these prestigious events?”
* “The Championships are described as the ‘pinnacle’ for many grassroots riders. What makes them so special?
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