JUNIORS
THE 28TH ANNUAL
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EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS THURSDAY, JUNE 30 – SUNDAY, JULY 3RD Join Us at the AAJS for the National Junior Suffolk Show ! Purpose:
•Breeding Stock: Two entries in each single sheep class and one in each group class. •Market Lambs: Two market lambs per breed. •Wool Show: Two ram and two ewe fleeces. •Promotion Contests: One entry per class. 8. Market Lambs may be ewes or wether Ewe lambs in the Market Class will not be allowed to show in the Breeding Stock Show. All Market Lambs must be slick-shorn and show no evidence of fungus. 9. Each entry will be assigned a separa number in the official catalog of the show. Ring cards with the respective entry numbers will be provided. This ring card must be brought to the show ring by the exhibitor showing the sheep. 10. All sheep must be in place by NOON on Thursday and must remain until the close of activities on Sunday. Anyone removing sheep from the grounds without show management approval is subject to forfeiture of all premium money and awards. 11. Exhibitors should bring initial feed and bedding but additional supplies will be available for purchase. 12. All aisles must be cleaned before 8:00 a.m. each day. All refuse matter must be disposed of in provided containers a/o areas 13. All entries for exhibits of any kind or character in this show are subject to these rules and regulations and any violation will subject exhibitors to any penalties the executive committee may order. 14. The show management reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in regard there to, or otherwise arising out of, or incident to the show. 15. The management reserves the right to accept or reject entirely, partially or conditionally any entry of application. The management also reserves the right to personally, or appoint a committee to, inspect all entries after they have arrived and dismiss any entries that would discredit the exposition. 16. No inhumane treatment of animals will be allowed. No muzzles, painting of animals, and drenching allowed. 17. Any exhibitor making a protest shall lodge such protest with the executive committee in writing within 24 hours of the cause of the protest. Protest must be based on violation of rules. No protest shall be considered by
the management unless accompanied by a deposit of $250 cash, certified check or money order. This deposit shall be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Protests shall be adjudicated by the executive committee. 18. The All-American Show Managers, Committee, Breed Associations, or Fair Board of the respective fairgrounds is not responsible in case of any accidents. 19. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Any exhibitor and/or family members may be excused from the All-American for any behavior as deemed by the executive committee. Special Breed Rules: If your breed has any special rules, additional rules, or information, they will be included separately by your breed association. If you have questions about special rules for your breed, please contact your breed association. SUFFOLKS: 1)No percentage animals allowed. Suffolks have to be purebred, registered animals to participate in the breeding sheep classes. 2) Two types of slick shorn divisions so enter accordingly. SUFFOLK MARKET LAMBS: Absolute disqualifications: 1)Full wool cap, 2)Wool below the knees, 3)White coloring on head or legs, 4)White stripes on the hooves, 5)Black hided (silver hided is okay), and 6)Steep hip and genetic tendency to be double muscled. Health Requirements: HEALTH INSPECTION There will be health inspections on Wednesday and Thursday morning (see schedule for times).All animals will need to be presented to an AAJS staff and the vet during inspection. Health papers, on all animals both in-state and out of state, will have to be signed and stickered by AAJS vet. You will have to show stickered health papers to check-in staff, before you can complete paperwork check-in on Thursday. Animals showing signs of any communicable disease will be asked to leave the barn and will not be allowed to participate in the show.
The purpose of the All-American Junior Sheep Show is to provide a weekend vacation for juniors raising sheep and their families. Social activities as well as competitive events are planned. Emphasis is being placed on meeting other youngsters and learning the attributes of all breeds of sheep. Promotional contests are designed to assist youngsters in developing marketing skills necessary for the Sheep Industry of the future. General Rules: 1.The All-American Junior Sheep Show is open to juniors who are 21 years of age or less on January 1st and must be 4 years old as of January 1st to enter breeding sheep and market lambs. Juniors under the lower age limit are still more that welcome to participate in any other activities the show offers including assisting eligible exhibitors showing in the live animal classes. 2.Juniors showing breeding stock or entering promotional contests must be a junior member on record of their respective breed association. Juniors may exhibit more than one breed. 3.Ownership must be recorded in junior’s name, chapter or club name, immediate family or farm name, unless otherwise specified by their respective breed association. 4.Deadline for ownership is July 1st. All registration certificates are required and must be duly processed by the respective breed association. Exception: Sheep purchased at public auction after May 25th, will be allowed to show with a bill of sale which identifies said sheep by breed, age and flock number. 5.Juniors must be present show day to show their own entries and be physically capable of showing their own animals, exceptions for pre-show junior exhibitor injuries/ conditions and must be presented to the show committee for consideration. 6.Entries must be postmarked by May 25th. All entries must have appropriate fees enclosed and must be mailed to: All-American Junior Show, PO Box 506, N Scituate, RI 02857-0506 Phone: (401) 647-4676 Fax: (401) 647-4679 Email: allamericanjuniorshow@gmail.com Substitutions and added entries are permitted. 7.Each exhibitor may enter a maximum the following:
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