Meydan FEI Nations Cup
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The FEI Nations Cup is the most prestigious Show Jumping
series for national teams in the world. It is organized by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).
(2003 to 2008). In 2009 and 2010 the Nations Cup series is sponsored by Meydan Group (the builder of the Meydan Racecourse
in Dubai) and called Meydan FEI Nations Cup. In this years it was also called FEI Nations Cup Top League. Since 2011 season it is called only FEI Nations Cup.
In 2009 each of the ten participating teams consisted of four riders who rode the first course. The riders of the eight best-placed participating teams (after the first round) rode the second course. Each team's lowest score for each round was dropped. Teams scored points for their placings in each event, there is no final.
After the 2009 season Belgium and Great Britain both are tied on the eight place in final ranking. The rule book have no rule for this situation. The FEI decided, that Belgium, Great Britain and the tenth-placed team from Italy are relegated to the 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
. The Great Britain Federation going to court because of this decision. In follow of this the Court of Arbitration for Sport
(CAS) has allowed the appeal of the British Equestrian Federation. So ten teams are allowed to start in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup.
In the 2009 season teams from ten nations competed on a rotating basis. it was planned, that the two teams with the lowest score at the end of the series was relegated, and two best-placed teams in the FEI Nations Cup Promotional League Final can start in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup of the next season.
After the 2009 season the rule book was changed: in 2010 teams from ten nations (projected: nine nations, see CAS decision) competing in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, starting with the 2011 season eight teams will competing in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup. So at the end of the 2010 season four teams are relegated to the 2011 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
.
* Great Britain
wasn't relegated, see CAS decision
Concours de Saut International
Concours de Saut International is a ranking system for the equestrian competition show jumping. All CSI events are approved by the international governing body of equestrian sport, the FEI....
series for national teams in the world. It is organized by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).
History
It is the follower of the Samsung Super LeagueSamsung Super League
The Samsung Super League was the commercial denomination of the Nations Cup, one of the most prestigious Grand Prix Show Jumping series in the world, from 2003 until 2008...
(2003 to 2008). In 2009 and 2010 the Nations Cup series is sponsored by Meydan Group (the builder of the Meydan Racecourse
Meydan Racecourse
Meydan Racecourse is able to accommodate over 60,000 spectators in a 1 mile long grandstand. When not used for races it will serve as a business and conference integrated facility. A horse racing museum and gallery are also planned...
in Dubai) and called Meydan FEI Nations Cup. In this years it was also called FEI Nations Cup Top League. Since 2011 season it is called only FEI Nations Cup.
Competition
This series consisted of eight events in eight European countries.In 2009 each of the ten participating teams consisted of four riders who rode the first course. The riders of the eight best-placed participating teams (after the first round) rode the second course. Each team's lowest score for each round was dropped. Teams scored points for their placings in each event, there is no final.
After the 2009 season Belgium and Great Britain both are tied on the eight place in final ranking. The rule book have no rule for this situation. The FEI decided, that Belgium, Great Britain and the tenth-placed team from Italy are relegated to the 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
The 2010 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League was the 2010 edition of the secondary international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI. Italy and Belgium having been relegated from the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup....
. The Great Britain Federation going to court because of this decision. In follow of this the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is an international arbitration body set up to settle disputes related to sport. Its headquarters are in Lausanne and its courts are located in New York, Sydney and Lausanne, Switzerland...
(CAS) has allowed the appeal of the British Equestrian Federation. So ten teams are allowed to start in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup.
In the 2009 season teams from ten nations competed on a rotating basis. it was planned, that the two teams with the lowest score at the end of the series was relegated, and two best-placed teams in the FEI Nations Cup Promotional League Final can start in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup of the next season.
After the 2009 season the rule book was changed: in 2010 teams from ten nations (projected: nine nations, see CAS decision) competing in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, starting with the 2011 season eight teams will competing in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup. So at the end of the 2010 season four teams are relegated to the 2011 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
2011 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League
The 2011 FEI Nations Cup Promotional League is the 2011 edition of the secondary international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI.- Standings :...
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| Year | Winning team | Relegated teams |
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| 2009 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup The 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup was the first edition of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, a premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI and sponsored by the Meydan Group from Dubai. It was held at eight European venues from May 15 to August 17, 2009... |
, , Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... * |
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| 2010 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup The 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup was the second edition of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, a premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI and sponsored by the Meydan Group from Dubai... |
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* Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
wasn't relegated, see CAS decision