Blainville, Quebec – May 31, 2011 – As part of promoting the sport of show jumping for young riders, the Classique Internationale de Blainville (Jumping Blainville) will be hosting the FEI Children for East Canada class on Saturday July 16, with the second round Sunday July 17, in the Grand Prix Ring.
Riders born between January 1st 1997 and December 31st 1999 are eligible to compete. Each tour consists of two competitions run over different courses by a Course Designer designated by the FEI. Riders have access to the course through the FEI’s web site, and competitive equality is created by having all athletes execute a course identically built in each country. Thirty-two athletes will be qualified to participate in the Finals, which is organised with borrowed horses. This exciting event offers the opportunity for children to ride at the level of international competitors, while pursing their Olympic dreams.
Another highlight event at Jumping Blainville will be the Non Pro Nations Cup, sponsored by L’Oréal Canada, Ombrelle, where teams of three riders compete for $5,000 in prize money. For the past two years, teams have named and dressed up to represent their group. This is a crowd favourite where everyone cheers for their chosen team, while riders learn to compete and work as a group.