Jump Cross

[MagicMelon]

Sorry, I know this should go in the Competition section but I got no replies in there last time!

Am entering my first one and want to check the basics! :

Time-wise, is it a set (known or unknown?) optimum time?
And is the speed the same as a usual XC?
If a fence is knocked down, does this turn into time penalties? So I assume the faster you get round the better, in case you knock something?
The joker - is there just ONE joker? And I assume if you jump it clear, it takes a bit off your time???

Id be very very grateful if anyone could help me out with these questions. Ive done loads of eventing etc. but never tried Jump X!

 

[catembi]

I've only done it once...

If you do a google, there's a jumpcross website? From what I rem, it's fastest time wins with time added for fences knocked down.

I *think* there were 2 jokers & if you left them up I *think* you got some time taken off & if you knock them down, you got quite a lot added on.

You can also go on training days - I did one at Royston - so you can have a practise.

 

[MagicMelon]

Yeah, well Ive entered for a competition - no time for pratice! My nearest jump x place is 3 hours away so I figured Id rather compete than train since its so far away.

How big are the jokers? Im doing the 3'3 class (biggest it goes on the day - when do they run the biggest group?) - so how big should I expect the jokers to be?

 

[catembi]

From what I rem, they were about 6 inches higher, so I'd say 3 ft 9.