HLSR Balloon Runner- Volunteer Opportunity

HLSR Balloon Runners- Equine Event

March 14-16, 2018

Reliant Arena

Hey Harris Co. 4-H’ers!!

Would you like to be a volunteer balloon runner for the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest at the 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Contestants maneuver horses through an obstacle course while firing two .45 caliber single-action revolvers at balloons set along the course. ONLY specially-prepared blank ammunition is used for this event. You do not have to be a part of a horse or animal project to sign up!

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older
• Must have parent permission if under the age of 18
• All Participants must sign and submit a Code of Conduct form and Liability Waiver (link below)
  • Originals forms are to be turned in to the Extension office by January 17, 2018
• Able to run and place a balloon on a designated stand
• Able to follow directions

Non-4-H members: 

• If you have friends who want to sign up with you, they are welcome to do so.
  • Non-4-H members must indicate so in the comments section
  • We will purchase liability insurance to cover them while at the event
  • They must adhere to all eligibility rules listed above
• Active 4-H members will be given priority

Times:

• There are three (3) 4-hour time slots for each day (March 14-16) that you can sign up for.
  • 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm, 4pm-8pm
• Each time slot can have up to 15 runners
• Each time slot MUST also have 2 adult chaperones (21+).
• Complimentary entry passes and other incentives will be given to those who volunteer!! (this includes signing service hour forms if you need that for school or other groups.)
• You can sign up for multiple time slots

On-Line sign up Will close at 5pm on January 12, 2018.

Forms are due IN the office by 4pm, January 17th.

 TO SIGN UP, CLICK HERE!

Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct Form

Please mail signed forms to:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

c/o Ashley Pellerin – Harris Co. 4-H

9449 Grant Rd. Rm#221

Houston, TX 77070