Crystal Pirates

When are practices?
Practices are typically around 7 or 8 EST, however, our competitive practices can go later into the evening around 9. As well, we give staff the 6-10E EST time block to choose from. Whenever you compete with Crystal Pirates, we send out weekly polls to see what days work best for most people. We want to accommodate!

What server are you guys on?
We are on all the NA servers and typically move around to avoid lag while recording.

Are you guys welcoming to beginners?
Yes! We have a ranked system in place so riders can start at a beginner level and work their way up. A lot of our riders on the roster started CP as a total beginner when it came to dressage, and they are now advanced riders!
 

Do you guys have testing?

Yes. As we strive to improve each year, testing has become a standard in Crystal Pirates. In Deckhands, you can expect one test and in Cadets you can expect two. 

 

What is testing like?

Riders will perform a set list of moves in a set order. The tests last roughly 15 minutes and we score on technique and remembrance. Aswell, we send feedback in a competition-esk scorecard. This allows riders to become comfortable with competition scoresheets. Not just choreographers. 

 

Think of it like taking your driver’s license test, most people fail a few times before they pass. Riders typically take the test 2-3 times before passing. This is normal and encouraged. 

Do I have to compete?
In Crystal Pirates we do require that all members compete with The Crew once every 12 months!

What time zone are you in?
We make all announcements in the EST time zone. What region are you on? We are a North American dressage club.

What region are you on?
We are a North American dressage club.