The RCMP are enlisting the aid of school children to name foals born this spring at their breeding farm in Ontario.
Theyve launched a nationwide naming contest.
At least twelve names are needs.
Names from individuals or as a school class can be submitted before April 30 with the winners to be announced in May.
To qualify, entries must meet the following criteria:
* names must begin with the letter “P”
* an individual entry must include a child’s first name only, city, province or territory and a parent or guardian’s email address
* school class entries must include the teacher’s name, school, city, province or territory and teacher’s email address
* entrants must be 14 years old or younger
* only one entry per child will be eligible
* online entries must be received no later than April 30, 2018
* mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than April 26 2018.
Winning names will be chosen by instructors of the RCMP Musical Ride Branch and receive an RCMP prize pack.
Submit your entry at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/annual-name-the-foal-contest or by mail to:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Musical Ride Branch
c/o RCMP Name the Foal Contest
PO Box 8900
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J2