Yeonggwang-gun to Recruit Additional Members for 'Youth Equestrian Team' Until the 20th

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Jeollanam-do Yeonggwang-gun (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 14th that it will recruit 4 additional members for the 'Youth Equestrian Team' targeting elementary and middle school students who are interested in or passionate about horseback riding until the 20th.

Previously, the county selected 13 elementary and middle school students in May 2017 to establish the county youth equestrian team, which is currently operating with 6 members.

The youth equestrian team achieved a great success by participating in the 2019 Jeollanam-do Youth Sports Festival, where one of the team members won first place and became a representative of Jeollanam-do.

The additional recruitment is for 4 members, targeting students aged 8 (2nd grade elementary) to 13 (1st grade middle school), who can participate for the next two years. Selection will be made through a simple document screening and practical evaluation.

Applications can be submitted on-site or via email, and application forms can be downloaded from the county office website's public announcement board.

The county supports the youth equestrian team annually with training fees, purchase of athlete uniforms, and competition participation fees.

On the 28th of last month, construction began on an indoor riding arena, which is scheduled to be completed in the second half of next year, allowing use regardless of weather conditions.

A county official said, "We will do our best to contribute to popularizing student equestrian culture, including the youth equestrian team and student horseback riding experience programs."

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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