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.

Who knows, you might follow in the footsteps of such notable announcers as Dan Jukich, the voice of Fraser Downs in the west, Woodbine Entertainment’s Ken Middleton in Ontario, or Vance Cameron, who provides thrilling calls out east. If you want to be like any of these great announcers you’ve got to get started early, and the Trot 4 Kids Junior Announcer Contest is the perfect opportunity to show off your talent!

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 [email protected] before the deadline of August 15, 2009 (Please note that PDF versions of the program pages for the races also appear at the bottom of this story).

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.

To check further details, go to Willie Win’s blog at williewin.blogspot.com.

Have fun and good luck!

Program Pages

• 2008 North America Cup
• 2008 Gold Cup & Saucer
• 2008 Western Canada Pacing Derby
• 2008 Xtreme Battle