Important Reminders for the 2017 Show
| General Rules |
| Cattle Rules |
| Sheep Rules |
| Goat Rules |
| Swine Rules |
GENERAL REMINDERS:
Any and all animals that might be shown at NWDJLS must be entered. There will be no substitutions. An exhibitor is limited in the number of animals they can show, but not in the number of animals they enter. The number of animals allowed to be shown can be found in each species' rules.
Anyone showing at the NW District Show must be a member in good standing of the 4-H or FFA. Anyone in violation of this rule will be immediately disqualified and participation in future shows will be reviewed by the Steering Committee.
All swine entries must be accompanied by Premise ID and pseudorabies papers. No entry cards for any species will be handed out to chapter or county until all paper work has been completed and submitted to chamber office.
Steer and heifers may be fitted at this year’s show.
A photocopy of registration papers or breeder’s verification must accompany each heifer entry. Entries without such a photocopy will be considered incomplete.
Original registration papers MUST be brought to show.
Anyone showing at the NW District Show must be a member in good standing of the 4-H or FFA. Anyone in violation of this rule will be immediately disqualified and participation in future shows will be reviewed by the Steering Committee.
All swine entries must be accompanied by Premise ID and pseudorabies papers. No entry cards for any species will be handed out to chapter or county until all paper work has been completed and submitted to chamber office.
Steer and heifers may be fitted at this year’s show.
A photocopy of registration papers or breeder’s verification must accompany each heifer entry. Entries without such a photocopy will be considered incomplete.
Original registration papers MUST be brought to show.
MINI BEEF CLASS:
The Cattle Show on March 1st will include a Mini Beef class. Mini Beef for this show is defined as any bovine calf under 47 inches tall (measured at the shoulder). Any type or breed of miniature beef or bovine calf can be shown. Showman must be under age 9 as of January 1, 2017. The purpose of this class is to promote cattle showing among young beef exhibitors. An entry form can be found on the Form Page.
SOCIAL MEDIA CORRESPONDENTS:
Students will be selected to serve as a part of the Social Media Team to better cover the moment by moment progress of the show.
Visit the Social Media Team page for an application. Applications are due by February 1, 2017.
SUBSTITUTE SHOWMAN
Animals must be exhibited and sold by its owner. If an exception is to be made, the following conditions must be met prior to the animal entering the show ring.
Exception: a substitution of an exhibitor may be used only under the following conditions:
a. When an exhibitor has two animals in the same class.
When the above condition exists, please notify the division superintendent of the substitution prior to entering the show ring.
b. When an exhibitor is sick or has a physical injury.
When the above condition exists, a doctor's letter must be presented to the General Superintendent prior to entering the show ring.
c. When an exhibitor is participating in OSSAA sanctioned activity on the day of the show. (Attending a tournament will not be an allowed exception. Participating in a game on the day of the show will be an allowed exception.)
When the above condition exists, a signed letter from the participant's school superintendent must be presented to the General
Superintendent prior to the animal entering the show ring.
Substitute Showman must be chosen in the following manner and order:
a. Family Member: If a family member is not present and eligible then the exhibitor proceeds to step (b).
b. An exhibitor from the exact county in which the exhibitor resides: If an exhibitor from the exact county in which the exhibitor resides is not present and eligible then the exhibitor proceeds to step (c).
c. Finally, an eligible exhibitor exhibiting at the NWDJLS.
Animals must be exhibited and sold by its owner. If an exception is to be made, the following conditions must be met prior to the animal entering the show ring.
Exception: a substitution of an exhibitor may be used only under the following conditions:
a. When an exhibitor has two animals in the same class.
When the above condition exists, please notify the division superintendent of the substitution prior to entering the show ring.
b. When an exhibitor is sick or has a physical injury.
When the above condition exists, a doctor's letter must be presented to the General Superintendent prior to entering the show ring.
c. When an exhibitor is participating in OSSAA sanctioned activity on the day of the show. (Attending a tournament will not be an allowed exception. Participating in a game on the day of the show will be an allowed exception.)
When the above condition exists, a signed letter from the participant's school superintendent must be presented to the General
Superintendent prior to the animal entering the show ring.
Substitute Showman must be chosen in the following manner and order:
a. Family Member: If a family member is not present and eligible then the exhibitor proceeds to step (b).
b. An exhibitor from the exact county in which the exhibitor resides: If an exhibitor from the exact county in which the exhibitor resides is not present and eligible then the exhibitor proceeds to step (c).
c. Finally, an eligible exhibitor exhibiting at the NWDJLS.
STEER SHOW
All Steers must be nominated for OYE and have tag in ear.
Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn breeds are guaranteed a class.
If seven (7) head or more are shown in a breed, the breed champion is guaranteed a spot in the premium sale.
All other steers will be divided into three divisions; within these divisions they will be divided again into weight classes. Champions will be selected in each division. Champions of divisions with seven (7) head or more will be guaranteed a spot in the premium sale.
All entries must come in as a group by chapter, school or county accompanied by school check, booster club check, extension office check or cashier’s check in full payment of total entry fees.
NO STRAW allowed on fairgrounds
Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn breeds are guaranteed a class.
If seven (7) head or more are shown in a breed, the breed champion is guaranteed a spot in the premium sale.
All other steers will be divided into three divisions; within these divisions they will be divided again into weight classes. Champions will be selected in each division. Champions of divisions with seven (7) head or more will be guaranteed a spot in the premium sale.
All entries must come in as a group by chapter, school or county accompanied by school check, booster club check, extension office check or cashier’s check in full payment of total entry fees.
NO STRAW allowed on fairgrounds
