LISD FFA SHOW TEAM CONTRACT
MEMBERSHIP ON THE LISD FFA SHOW TEAM IS CONSIDERED A PRIVILEGE; THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING
RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
UPDATED: AUGUST 2013
RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisor: As your advisors, we are dedicated to your success, the success of the livestock team, and the welfare of the
animals that represent our team. As your advisors, we will
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Lead the selection & purchasing process for student animal projects
Provide advice on feeding, grooming, equipment, and other necessary purchases
Provide instruction and recommendations to help students properly groom animals for show, train their animals
prior to show, learn animal anatomy and facts necessary for showmanship, and exhibit their animals successfully
in the show ring
Provide students with entry forms for all school sponsored livestock shows
Tag animals for state shows
Provide transportation for livestock to and from school-sponsored livestock shows
Ensure that all students who are competing have followed the rules and guidelines set forth in this contract &
barn rules
o The LISD ag science teachers reserve the right to dismiss any student from the Livestock Show team on a
per show basis based on eligibility, behavior, or improper care of animal
Students: As members of the LISD FFA Livestock Show Team, students will conduct themselves in a way that brings pride
to our team:
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Treat animals ethically at all times
Attend FFA scheduled health checks for your animal as scheduled
Submit entry forms for shows by due date set by Ag Science Teachers
Read and follow all show rules and regulations for each show in which you compete
Follow all school student rules at all FFA show team events including anytime the student exhibits their animal
as a representative of LISD FFA
Follow all rules and regulations as set forth in this contract & barn rules
Work with fellow show team members and advisors to maintain cleanliness in the livestock trailers, barns, and
other work areas
While at a show, arrive on time to scheduled feeding and team meetings times, remain in the areas designated
by the advisors, and leave only when dismissed by the advisor
Follow all instructions from any county FFA advisor, show coordinator, or judge
Refrain from cursing, arguing, and horseplay in the barns and show ring
Wear appropriate clothing at all times while representing the show team at livestock events
Wear appropriate show clothing including: jeans pressed and in good condition, collared shirt, and boots
Assist fellow show team members before, during, and after show
Remain eligible with school to participate in extracurricular activities (attendance, grades, discipline)
Obtain supplies necessary to show your animal (see Supplies)
Display a positive attitude and good sportsmanship at any time you represent the LISD FFA Livestock Show Team
Parent Responsibilities: To help promote teamwork, good showmanship, and success, your assistance as a parent of the
livestock show team is very important and valued. Please help us and:
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Review show team guidelines, show rules, barn rules and school rules with your child frequently.
Ensure your child accurately completes and turns in all registration paperwork and other required forms on
time.
Refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and profanity at all FFA livestock events.
Support the decisions and instructions given by FFA advisors, show judges, and other officials at all FFA and
livestock events.
Provide positive support of your child and the entire FFA livestock team.
Ensure that your student is on time to all required meetings & that they follow all show team contract
guidelines.
Other Key Rules/Responsibilities:
1. Students are responsible for caring for and monitoring their show animals on a daily basis. Advisors have the
right to deny student’s participation in FFA livestock shows if their animal is obviously underweight, underfed, in
poor health, or in poor physical or mental condition that diminishes their show appeal, threatens the health of
other animals, threatens their animal’s health, or brings discredit to our organization. As managers of the LISD
Chester Boyd Ag Barn Facility, it is the Ag Science advisors responsibility to make decisions that ensure the
overall health of everyone’s projects.
2. Parents/Students may be asked to leave school or county property or any FFA sponsored event for misconduct,
aggressive or disrespectful behavior towards advisors, parents, or students, or any behavior that brings discredit
to our organization.
3. In order to attend and show at a major livestock show (Ft. Worth or Houston), a cattle student must have shown
their animal at a minimum of one jackpot show in the fall semester. Failure to do this will result in following barn
rule procedures for removal from the barn.
4. Any student who looses eligibility for 2 consecutive 9 week periods will loose their privilege to show with the
LISD Show Team. Refer to the barn contract under eligibility for details on removing animal from the ag barn.
5. Students who choose to attend livestock shows outside of the designated school shows must follow all school,
FFA, and show team guidelines as they still represent our organization.
6. All show team members will be expected to group purchase hay monthly (~5weeks) and will share this hay as a
team unless directed otherwise by an ag science teacher.
7. Clipping & Fitting will be done by a professional fitter for all animals traveling as part of the LISD FFA Show Team
in order to ensure the highest quality project for our students. Times will be scheduled throughout the year for
the hired professional to visit the barn or show to handle fitting.
8. Students will be expected to attend mandatory monthly species meetings on dates established at their species
meeting at the beginning of each year as well as any mandatory barn clean ups that are established. Barn clean
ups will be held as frequently as needed. Students will be given at least a two weeks notice. No excuses for
missing these dates will be accepted and barn referrals will be issued for absences or tardiness.
9. Any decisions or instructions made by the ag science advisor at a school sponsored show are final. Any
discussion can directed to ag science advisor or school district administrators at a later date.
By working together as a team, caring for the health and welfare of your animals, and dedicating your time to practicing,
studying, and grooming for exhibitions, the LISD FFA Livestock Team is sure to have a smooth and successful year!
SHOWS:
School-sponsored Livestock Shows (all entry forms for this will be filled out at the Major Livestock Show Meeting):
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Winter Belt Buckle Holiday Classic, December 14-15, 2013
Ft. Worth Livestock Show, (Heifers: end of Jan , Steers: Beginning of Feb)
LISD Livestock Show & Sale, Ten. Feb 22, 2014
Houston Livestock Show, (Heifers/Steers: Mar 2014)
Denton County Livestock Show, March (Dates to be announced)
Optional Jackpot Show Opportunities will be announced by the Ag Science Teachers as information becomes
available. These may be limited in order to maintain safe & healthy animal projects.
SPECIFIC CATTLE SHOW TEAM SUPPLIES & RULES:
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Feed for correct number of days (please think about how much this will be so not to over pack on feed)
Showstick
Original Papers
Feed pan
Hay, Straw & Shavings will be purchased upon arrival to Major Stock Shows
Show halter
Neck Tie
Scotch comb
Shampoo/scrub brush
No Water buckets- we will be packing a few that night to take and share
No Personal Showboxeso All small tack (shampoos, show halter, brushes, etc) will be put in either the Marcus or LHS showbox
o We will be taking 4 blow dryers & water hoses for everyone to share
o There will be a combo lock put on each showbox & everyone will be told the combos for both showboxes.
This will give everyone access whenever they need in the showboxes.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS :
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Clipping & Fitting will be done by a professional fitter for all animals traveling as part of the LISD FFA Show Team in
order to ensure the highest quality project for our students. Times will be scheduled throughout the year for the
hired professional to visit the barn or show to handle fitting.
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All feeding will take place outside at the tieouts unless instructed differently by an ag teacher.
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All calves will be tied out at night & tied in during the day unless a student is told differently by an ag teacher.
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No buckets (feed or water) will be left for calves during non feeding times.
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Be on time to feeding times. During show days, no students are allowed to leave the show barns (no parking lot)
without permission of an ag science teacher and must be accompanied by an adult.
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During feeding times:
o Go feed your calves
o In the evening feeding, while calves are eating all students should be in the barn cleaning up the stalls,
spreading out shavings, etc.
o In the morning feeding, after all are done eating & brought inside, all students should go to tie outs and
clean up
o No student may leave from a feeding without checking out with an Ag Teacher
All haired calves should be blown off each morning after feeding. If the calf is dirty, it should be washed also.
If you have a question or an issue, contact an ag teacher. Do not take it upon yourself to solve a dispute.
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CONSCEQUENCES FOR BREAKING SHOW TEAM CONTRACT RULES
Failure to comply with show team rules at a school sponsored show will result in a LISD Show Team Demerit for each
offense. An accumulation of 3 or more demerits in a show season will result in a student loosing the privilege to show at
the next show opportunity (could be current show if applicable). Student will also be responsible for completing an
assigned task by an ag science teacher to regain their privilege to be a part of the LISD Show Team. If the problem
persists, removal from the facilities can be enforced pending a conference with ag science teachers and LISD
administration.
LISD FFA Livestock Show Team
Contract Acknowledgment Form 2013-2014
Student Name: ______________________________________ Grade: ________
Address:
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Student Phone: _____________________
Parent Phone: __________________
STUDENTS:
I, ____________, understand that participation on the LISD FFA Livestock show team is a privilege that requires hard
work, sportsmanship, and dedication. This privilege may be revoked by the FFA advisor if I fail to follow any of the above
guidelines or in any way discredit the LISD FFA.
Student Signature: _____________________________________Date: __________________
PARENTS:
I, ______________________________________, understand that by participating as a member of the LISD FFA Show
Team, my child and I are responsible for the health and welfare of our animals. I also understand that maintaining a high
level of discipline and teamwork is crucial to our teams success and will help ensure that my child observes the guidelines
listed above and stated by their advisors. I understand that failure to follow these guidelines may result in disciplinary
actions as deemed necessary by the FFA advisors and LISD Administration.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________Date: _______________________
Advisor:
As your advisor, I, ________________________, am dedicated to your success and will work with parents and students
to promote the success and safety of the LISD FFA Livestock Show Team, and the welfare of the animals that represent
the show team.
Advisor Signature: ____________________________________Date: _______________________