Due to the current COVID-19 Conditions and Regulations, Special Olympics Maine will not be hosting the in-person 2020 State Equestrian Competition that was to take place on Saturday, October 3rd at Skowhegan Fairgrounds.

Instead, the Special Olympics Maine Equestrian Committee has organized
TWO WAYS to participate in the 2020 Virtual Equestrian Event

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
2020 Virtual Equestrian Events

Virtual Event Video Submission(s):

Although we will not be gathering this year at Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Special Olympics Maine is providing an online opportunity for athletes to compete through the recording & submitting of event video(s).

Important Dates:
*Saturday, September 26th - Virtual Opening Ceremonies via Zoom
*Sunday, September 27th - Deadline of all Video Event Submissions
*Saturday, October 3rd - Virtual Awards/Closing Ceremonies via Zoom

*Please note: Participant MUST have a signed Athlete Media Consent Form in order to submit video(s) for virtual event. Please access the form HERE

2020 Virtual Events Offered:
Showmanship
Equitation
Working Trail
Hand Trail
Driving

Step 1: Complete the Virtual Event Registration Form

Step 2: Watch the Virtual Event Overview of
How to Record/Submit your event video(s)

Step 3: Open, Download, and Read all Supporting Documents Below!

*Please have Athlete/Guardian Complete and Sign
*Return to IanF@somaine.org

2) Participants/Coaches must complete a Safety Check for each event
*Prior to event video, coach/recorder must state
"A Safety Check has been compeleted"

3) Please watch an example of an Event Video Submission
*The video should be titled with Participant Name, Division & Event

4) Event Video Expectations for Equitation and Driving
*Please take note of what should be included in the video
*Video should be 5-7 Minutes long

5) For participants competing in Working Trails, please view the Working Trails Pattern and Written Directions for clarification

6) For participants competing in Showmanship,
please view the Shomanship Pattern

7) Participants will be judged & awarded by using the

Step 4: Submit your event video(s) to us!
There are three ways you can share your event videos
with us by the final submission date of 9/27

1) FACEBOOK! Become a member of the Special Olympics Maine - Equestrian 2020 Virtual Event Show and submit your video through the discussion post!

2) GOOGLE DRIVE! Upload the video(s) directly to our Equestrian Video Submission Folder!

3) TEXTING! Did you record the video on your iPhone or Android?
Text the video directly to Kim Kennedy: 207-357-7329
Not attending lessons, but still want to participate?

Special Olympics Maine and its committee members understand that not all athletes will be able to join our virtual event through video submissions.

Thus, we are inviting athletes to still be a part of the virtual experience by joining us on Zoom for the Virtual Opening Ceremonies and Virtual Awards/Closing Ceremonies! To join, please email LaurenL@somaine.org

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE - Download the 2020 Equestrian Activity Flip Book
Questions? Contact Lauren at LaurenL@somaine.org
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