Competition Levels- what do I need

1.  What are the differences in type of Sport Licences with regards to the fees? (updated 2020)

You need a Platinum Sport Licence if:

• Participate as an athlete, owner or lessee at all FEI sanctioned competitions within Canada and internationally (subject to permission as per discipline/breed sport rules).
• Participate as an athlete, owner or lessee at all EC sanctioned competitions.
• Participate as a rider, driver, vaulter, owner or lessee in respective breed classes hosted by EC affiliate breed organizations.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Official (judge, steward, course designer, technical delegate).
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Coach or Instructor.
• Manage all levels of EC sanctioned competitions.
• For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A204.
• The cost is $265.00

You need a Gold Sport Licence if:

• Participate as an athlete, owner or lessee at all EC sanctioned competitions.
• Participate as a rider, driver, vaulter, owner or lessee in respective breed classes hosted by EC affiliate breed organizations.
• Apply the cost of the Gold Sport Licence toward an upgrade to a Platinum Sport Licence.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Official (judge, steward, course designer, technical delegate).
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Coach or Instructor.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified High Performance Coach.
• Manage all levels of EC sanctioned competitions.
• For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A205.
• The cost is $175.00

You need a Silver Sport Licence if:

• Participate as an athlete, owner or lessee at all Bronze and Silver EC sanctioned competitions.
• Participate in respective breed classes hosted by EC affiliate breed organizations.
• Apply the cost of the Silver Sport Licence toward an upgrade to a Gold Sport Licence.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Instructor of Beginners.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as, an EC Certified Competition Coach Specialist.
• Manage all levels of EC sanctioned competitions.
• The cost is $105.00

You need a Bronze Sport Licence if:

• Participate as an athlete, owner or lessee at all Bronze EC sanctioned competitions.
• Manage Bronze-level EC sanctioned competitions.
• Apply the cost of the Bronze Sport Licence toward an upgrade to a Silver or Gold Sport Licence.
• Apply to be, or maintain status as an EC Certified Instructor or Competition Coach.
• For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A207.
• The cost is $30.00

Taken from equine canada’s website sport licenses FAQ