The seventh annual Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, held in conjunction with the $1.5 million Hambletonian, harness racing's most prestigious race, offers college students a chance to learn from professionals
while covering a major sporting event. It will be held August 5 through August 8 at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey
Students will interact with a variety of sports professionals, write race preview and results stories for daily newspapers, and attend workshop sessions with experts from print, broadcasting, public relations and other media. In addition, last year's seminar included a tour of Sports Illustrated and story editing session at the New York Daily News. On Hambletonian Day, students are paired with professionals from their field of interest and assist in covering the day's races.
Participants are responsible for their transportation costs. Ground transportation, three nights' accommodations and meals will be provided. Complete details regarding the workshop will be available upon application. Students should send a letter of interest to Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications, 4 Broad Street, Suite D, Freehold, NJ 07728, or e-mail [email protected]. For additional information, call 732-780-3700.
(Harness Racing Communications)