Friday, July 10, 2009

Trot 4 Kids' Junior Announcer Contest

Willie's Woes
Willie Win and Taylor Trot of Trot 4 Kids' Willie's Woes cartoon.

From Standardbred Canada:

"Do you want to be the voice of harness racing? Kids, get an early start on this exciting career by entering the Trot 4 Kids Junior Announcer Contest.

The contest requires you to call an actual harness race play-by-play in under two minutes time! It’s a tough job; you need a good memory, clear voice and accuracy, but it’s like no thrill you’ve ever experienced.

Entering this contest is easy! Just go to williewin.blogspot.com to pick the race that you want to announce and download its program page. Then email your unique call of the race in an MP3 audio file to williewin@standardbredcanada.ca before the deadline of August 15, 2009.

There are two categories, one for 10-year-olds and under, and another for those between the ages of 11 and 14. Finalists from each category will be declared on August 24. From September 1 to 4 we will post the winners' race calls on the Standardbred Canada website so everyone can vote for their favourite.

The winner of each category will be announced on September 8 and will receive a Trot 4 Kids prize package valued at $200, including lunch or dinner for four at your local track and a VIP behind-the-scenes tour and race presentation."

PDF files of the race programs can be found at the conclusion of the article.

Don't forget to stop by the Museum where you can practice on our very own Call a Race exhibit. We even have a special script just for kids!

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