Quiz Rally
CNER QUALIFYING QUIZ RALLY
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DATE:
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
Entry due March 20
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ENTRY & OMNIBUS:
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Entry is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact our rally organizer, Susan Hanna (see below)
Omnibus
Paper Entry. Online Entry
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ENTRY FEES:
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NOVICE, JUNIOR, SENIOR Divisions: $80 per competitor
MINI Division (half-day): $40 per competitor |
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SCHEDULE:
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8:00: Doors Open (Cafeteria Only)
8:00 - 8:30: Packet Pick-up, Payments, Paperwork at Entrance
8:30: Competitor, Parent, Volunteer Briefings
9:30: Competition Begins
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LOCATION:
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Fitzpatrick Community Center
45 Main Street
Pepperell, MA |
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Lunch is available for prepurchase (order by Marchh 25): Click here to order! |
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ORGANIZER:
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Susan Hanna
susanhanna@gmail.com
603-770-6928 (text is best)
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ENTRIES
Entry is now closed.
If you have any questions, please contact our rally organizer, Susan Hanna (see contact information above).
CHAPERONE'S FORM AND ADDITIONAL WAIVERS
Click here for: Chaperone's Form, Junior/Senior Team Acknowledgement Form, Senior Member Emergency Contact Form, and Non-Member Waiver.
These forms must be completed before the Rally begins.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Mini-Divisions for Unrated and D1
Once again, we are offering a special Mini-Divisions for our littles who want to compete but are not ready for the full day rally. We offer this division to:
- Unrated and D1 members who are 8 years old and under
This division ends at noon with awards during lunchtime. Of course, Mini Division competitors may stay for the remainder of the day and either have fun in the neutral zone or watch the full-day participants compete in the various phases (with supervision).
****NOTE: Competitors age 8 and under are NOT REQUIRED to be in the Mini Division. This division is purely for those that may not be up for a full-day quiz competition. If your Little is up for the task, please enter them in one of the full-day divisions!**
Reference Material and Study Guides
Check out the reference material and study guides listed below (click here to jump to the location). You'll find
- Online Quizzes
- Flash Cards
- Pony Club IQ
AllPony is another great source for USPC quiz and certification study guides, quizzes, and fun learning activities.
Members can get a head start on preparing for Quiz Rally!
PAYMENT DETAILS
Quiz Rally fees:
NOVICE, JUNIOR, SENIOR Divisions: $80 per competitor
MINI Division: $40 per competitor
Payment should be made by the club or center and not by the individual competitors. Clubs/centers may pay via check or PayPal.
Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the rally, except in the case of competitor illness for which refunds will be given at any time.
If you have any questions, please contact our regional treasurer, Tim Newman, at treasurer@cneponyclub.org.
PAY VIA CHECK
- Clubs and centers may pay via check.
- Make check payable to CNER.
- Add your club/center name and the names of the teams.
- Mail to:
Tim Newman
PO Box 614
Groton, MA 01450
PAY VIA PAYPAL
- Clubs and centers may pay via PayPal.
- Use your phone to scan the QR Code below to access the PayPal payment portal (this will not work if you do not have a PayPal account).
- Enter the payment amount
- Add your club or center name and the names of the teams.
COMPETITION DETAILS
CNER QUIZ RALLY OMNIBUS
Click here to see the Quiz Rally Omnibus.
The Omnibus contains the full competition details for CNER's Qualifying Quiz Rally including:
- Schedule
- Competitor Attire
- Divisions
- Code of Conduct
- Qualifying information for UPSC Championship
Summary information is provided below.
QUALIFYING FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is a QUALIFYING RALLY for 2026 US Pony Club Championships at the Lexington Horse Park, Lexington, KY.
Click here for more information on Championships. There will be a meeting for the qualifiers immediately following awards.
USPC Championships is open to members 10 years of age (as of January 1, 2026), with a minimum D-2 HM certification at the time of the qualifying rally.
Qualifying: Any member who competes in this rally and meets the age and rating requirements (above) may compete in this discipline at the 2026 USPC Championships.
Click here for the USPC Championships competitor eligibility chart.
RULEBOOKS
CNER Quiz Rally will be conducted in accordance with this year's Pony Club Quiz Rulebook and Quiz Newsletter.
Click on the links below to access the rulebook and newsletter.
REFERENCE MATERIAL AND STUDY GUIDES
USPC has suggested the following reference material and study guides to help members prepare for Quiz Rally.
Click on the links below to access these documents.
PHASES
We will compete in WRITTEN, CLASSROOM, STATIONS, and MEGAROOM
DIVISIONS AND TEAM INFORMATION
We will be offering the following divisions:
Mini-Division
- Unrated and D1
- Age 8 and under
- This division ends at noon with awards during lunchtime
D Divisions for Unrated, D1, D2, and D3 Rated Competitors
- Novice D: Up to and including 11 years old
- Junior D: 12 to 17 years old
- Senior D: 18 years old and older
C Divisions for C, B, and A Rated Competitors
- Novice C: Up to and including 11 years old
- Junior C: 12 to 17 years old
- Senior C: 18 years old and older
Note that ratings are HM ratings; Age is age on January 1, 2026.
Competitors may be placed on teams UP a DIVISION as long as at least one member of the team meets the minimum age in that division.
To form teams of mixed Junior/Senior age, we must have written permission from any junior aged competitor and their parent or legal guardian using the following form: Junior/Senior Team Acknowledgement Form.
Ds cannot be placed in C divisions or vice versa.
ONLY MINI and NOVICE D team members have the option of CONFERRING with teammates on individual classroom questions.
LUNCH AND SNACKS
Old North Bridge Pony Club is offering freshly prepared lunch options by Chef Douglas Allen of Meal Thyme, a professionally trained chef and proud Pony Club parent.
Click here to order,
Deadline is March 15.
Otherwise, please bring your own lunch and snacks.
CONTACT
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Susan Hanna
susanhanna@gmail.com
603-770-6928 (text is best)