Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

EQUESTRIANEVENTS OFFERED: Athletes may enter up to three classes: oneequitation, one obstacle, and one games. (Games classes are notconsidered to be part of Special Olympics competition. Special Olympicsawards will not be presented for these classes.)PARTICIPATION: All Local Training Programs must be registered withSONJ and have a Fall Quota Form submitted by September 4, 2013in order to be eligible to compete in any Special Olympics classes.Programs that do not meet the September 4th deadline may stillcompete in HRH classes, but will not be eligible for Special Olympicsjudging and awards.GENERAL GUIDELINES: Special Olympics New Jersey will coverthe entry fees associated with Special Olympics classes only. Entryinto solely HRH classes and the associated fees are the responsibilityof the individual athlete or LTP and will not be reimbursed by SpecialOlympics New Jersey.No phone entries or entries on show day will be accepted.Lunch is provided for athletes and coaches based on a 4:1 ratio.Appropriate equestrian attire is required.REGISTRATION TIMELINEQuota Request Form Due: September 4Pre-Entry Registration Due: Postmarked by September 27Post-Entry Registration Due: Postmarked by October 4For further information, please contact:Kara Stark McGrewBeth Knapp147 Wintermute Road 83 East Shawnee TrailNewtown, NJ 07860 Wharton, NJ 07885(973) 579-9537 (All Paperwork)(Show Manager)Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014 41