National Collegiate Equestrian Association Announces National Championship Information
February 25, 2022 - Ocala, FL
Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is delighted to welcome the 2022 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championship (April 14-16, 2022) to our venue. Competitors and attendees can find the NCEA National Championship Show information below. For information about World Equestrian Center, to access our facility map, or for lodging and dining reservations, please visit wec.net.
About the Championship
The 2022 NCEA National Championship will be April 14-16, 2022, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, hosted by Auburn University. The top eight teams in the country will compete for the NCEA National Championship Dual Discipline Team Title, and four teams will compete for the NCEA National Championship Single Discipline Team title.
Each dual discipline team will compete head-to-head in a bracketed format with five riders in each of the events: Fences and Flat for the Jumping Seat events and Reining and Horsemanship for the Western events. The team that receives the most points (20 possible points available for each matchup) will advance to the next day.
Each single discipline team will compete head-to-head in a bracketed format with four riders in each of the events: Fences and Flat. The team that receives the most points (8 possible points available for each matchup) will advance to the next day.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 14, 2022: Quarterfinals
Session 1 (Brackets Dual Discipline A & Dual Discipline B)
8:30 AM Dual Fences Arena 3
Dual Horsemanship Arena 5
10:05 AM Dual Flat Arena 3
10:15 AM Dual Reining Arena 5
Session 2 (Brackets DDC & DDD)
2:30 PM Dual Fences Arena 3
Dual Horsemanship Arena 5
4:05 PM Dual Flat Arena 3
4:15 PM Dual Reining Arena 5
Friday, April 15, 2022: Semifinals
Session 1 (Brackets Single Discipline A & Single Discipline B)
9:00 AM Single Fences Arena 3
10:20 AM Single Flat Arena 3
Session 2 (Brackets DDE & DDF)
2:00 PM Dual Fences Arena 3
Dual Horsemanship Arena 5
3:35 PM Dual Flat Arena 3
3:45 PM Dual Reining Arena 5
Saturday, April 16, 2022: Championship
Session 1 (Bracket SDC)
9:00 AM Single Fences Arena 3
10:15 AM Single Flat Arena 3
11:25 AM Champion Crowned
Session 2 (Bracket DDG)
12:00 PM Dual Reining Arena 5
1:25 PM Dual Flat Arena 3
1:35 PM Dual Horsemanship Arena 5
2:50 PM Dual Fences Arena 3
4:00 PM Champion Crowned
4:15 PM Awards Ceremony
NCEA Golf Classic
The NCEA will be hosting a golf tournament to benefit the Championship on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club. Registration for teams of four players is $1,500 and registration for a single player is $375. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100. Teams are limited so secure your spot soon: https://go-2022collegiateequestriangolfclassic.golfgenius.com/pages/8157795734146540321.
For more information about Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, please visit https://www.goldenocala.com/active-living-wellness/golf/.
Premium Club Seating
The NCEA will host premium club seating in both competition arenas. The spaces will provide access to food, beverages and a reserved viewing area. The premium seating spaces will be open during competition hours. Tickets are $400 for Thursday-Saturday or $150 for Saturday only. Purchase tickets HERE.
Silent Auction
The NCEA will be hosting an online silent auction leading up to and during the National Championship. For information on how to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Nikki Schultz (nikkerschultz@gmail.com, 414-587-7227). The silent auction will open on Tuesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. EST and run until 12 p.m. EST on Saturday, April 16, 2022. View the silent auction at https://www.32auctions.com/NCEA2022.
Vendor Alley
The NCEA is excited to host vendors throughout the National Championship event. Vendor Alley will be located in Arena 3. There will be limited vendor space in Arena 5 upon request. Each vendor will have a 10’ x 20’ space with one table and two chairs. Additional tables and chairs can be ordered on the vendor request form. A vendor space for Thursday-Saturday is $400. The vendor request form can be found at collegiateequestrian.com/vendors.
Championship Program Sponsors
Program sponsors are available for the 2022 National Championship Digital Program. The program will be available through the NCEA website as well as via QR codes placed around the facility during the National Championship event. Information regarding program sponsors can be found collegiateequestrian.com/programads.
Live Stream
The NCEA is excited to welcome back Horse & Country as the live stream provider for the National Championship. H&C is the leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network reaching over 40 million households through its network of pay-TV and digital channels. For more information about H&C please visit www.HorseandCountry.tv.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The NCEA offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities. We would enjoy visiting with you to determine the most effective exposure for your company and your products. For more information, please contact: Lindsay Jabkiewicz (lindsay@collegiateequestrian.com).
