Registration to attend the upcoming Atlantic Classic Yearling Sale has closed and organizers have issued a notice with protocols for the 2021 sale, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 8 in Crapaud, P.E.I.

Details from the P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) are available below.

The Atlantic Classic Sale would like to thank all members of the harness racing community for their interest in the 2021 sale. Registration for the Atlantic Classic Sale closed on October 1. We are grateful for our partnership with the Provincial government, which has enabled us to host a horse sale during these uncertain times. Sporting events and indoor events on Prince Edward Island are currently limited in size to ensure the health and safety of all participants. In order to ensure a successful sale for all our consignors and comply with gathering limits, we are asking that only those interested in bidding on the horses offered attend the sale this year. If you are attending only to watch the sale, we ask that you view the sale online at www.liveauctions.tv in order to allow space at the sale for those that are interested in buying. If your registration for the sale has been approved, you will be contacted by email or by phone no later than Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.

In order to comply with the current Public Health guidelines, proof of double vaccination on or before September 24, 2021 will be required to attend this year’s sale. At check in on sale day, you will be asked to present a piece of government ID and proof of vaccination, which can be a hard copy of your vaccination record from your respective government portal or a digital vaccination pass from your respective provincial government.

Check in for bidders on sale day will commence at 8:30 a.m. There will be two dedicated access lines. Please allow extra time in your travel plans for mandatory testing at the ferry and the bridge as well as check in at the event. At check in, you will receive a coloured bracelet, which will denote your pod for the day.

Masks must be worn at all times in the barn area when viewing horses and the rink. You may only remove your mask when you are seated at your table in the rink. Beverage lineups will be by pod colour and signage will be available to assist you. Social distancing will be required when lining up for food or beverages.

If there has been a change in your travel plans and you are unable to attend the event or you will be watching online, we ask that you send an email to [email protected] that lists the members of your party that will not be in attendance. We look forward to welcoming back all our guests when pandemic restrictions have eased. Let's work together to make this a successful sale for all of our Maritime breeders.

(With files from P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association)