Win a trip to the Olympic Games as a sports reporter
2:20pm Thursday 15th May 2008
Calling all young, budding sports reporters! Here's your chance to win a trip to the Olympics in Beijing this summer.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, open only to young readers of the Lancashire Telegraph, The Citizen and our sister newspapers across the country.
We've teamed up with McDonald's, official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games sponsor, to offer one lucky youngster and an adult the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience.
James Cracknell, double Olympic gold medallist and McDonald's Director of Olympic Sports, is leading the search for a Champion Kid - a budding young sports reporter to head to Beijing this August and report directly from the world's biggest sporting event.
This is an amazing opportunity for one of our young readers whose reports, pictures, even videos will be published online for the world to read!
The winning youngster, who must be 10-14 years old, and a parent/guardian will be invited to be guests of McDonald's in Beijing. The youngster will attend Beijing 2008 Olympic Games events, take part in a sightseeing tour of Beijing and experience exclusive behind-the-scenes action.
But the prize package starts before Beijing because the winning McDonald's Champion Kid will also be invited to attend exclusive Olympic Games themed activities in Britain, including the chance to meet James Cracknell.
James said: "We're looking for children who are passionate about sport and journalism. What better way to combine the two than through the McDonald's Champion Kids competition where they will experience and report on the amazing Olympic Games."
For your chance to be the Champion Kid and head to Beijing this August you just need to tell us, in no more than 150 words about your favourite Olympic event, moment or athlete by filling in the form below.
Competition closes May 21 2008
Terms and Conditions
- Promoter is Newsquest. Prize is supplied by McDonald's UK.
- Child must be aged 10-14 yrs to be eligible for entry.
- Child and guardian must be available to travel to Beijing on 21st August 2008 and return on 25th August 2008.
- Full current UK passport will be required for both child and guardian. Passports must be valid for at least six months prior to date of travel (21st August 2008) and six months following the return travel date (25th August 2008). Visa required for travel to China.
- Prize includes: return travel from UK to Beijing; airport transfers in Beijing; 3 nights' accommodation; food and drinks (non-alcoholic); Champion Kids uniform; guided tour of Beijing and tickets to Olympic events (Olympic events will be confirmed prior to departure).
- The winner and guardian will also be required to attend events based in Britain between May and August as part of the prize package. Accommodation and travel will be provided as necessary. (Timings and activities to be confirmed).
- The winner agrees to take part in promotional activities and write about their Olympic experiences for McDonald's website and selected media.
- Usual Newsquest rules apply.