The 2024 SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle Artwork Contest is here, inviting kids in grades K-5 to express their creativity and get excited about one of Central Oregon’s most cherished local events . The winning design will be featured as the official artwork for the Mini PPP on shirts and in other advertising.

The winning artist will win a free entry into the Mini PPP—which will take place on May 19—for themselves and their team.

Entries must be submitted on white paper, and must be ready for print using bold lines and solid colors (no pencil drawings, please). The design may represent the activities of the race: Team Work, Obstacle Course and Running. Kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade may submit artwork.

The only requirements of the design are to include the following information:

1. SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle
2. Bend, Oregon
3. 2024
4. The letters “MBSEF” somewhere on the artwork.

Please include with the submission the following information: artist name, age, grade level, teacher, school, home phone number and email of either teacher or parent/guardian.

Entries MUST be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, delivered, mailed, or emailed to:

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation                                                                                            

2765 NW Lolo Drive                                                                                                                                   

Bend, OR 97703                                                                                                                 

events@mbsef.org                                                                                                                                     

541-388-0002

All submissions that meet basic requirements will be considered by a selection committee made up of MBSEF coaches and staff. The winner will be announced on or before March 15, 2024.