QUINTE 4-H
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
38th Edition
QUINTE EXHIBITION, BELLEVILLE
4-H DAIRY SHOW - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 2015, 12:00pm
4-H BEEF SHOW - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 2015, 10:00am
RULES OF COMPETITION
1. Open to all 4-H Beef & Dairy club members in the four counties of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington and
Northumberland. **PLEASE NOTE START TIME FOR SHOWS**
2. Each member must show their 2015 4-H project animal in the Showmanship & Conformation classes. This is the animal
described on their Project Animal Identification Form (PAIF) on file with 4-H Ontario.
3. 4-H members are permitted to show in both dairy and beef shows if they have 2015 4-H project animals of each
commodity.
4. Entries must be postmarked/ faxed or emailed BEFORE before August 14th. Late Entry Fee is $15. 4-H leaders are
encouraged to submit their club’s entries as a group. PLEASE NOTE: ENTIRE CLUBS CANNOT BE ENTERED.
EACH PARTCIPANT MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY.
ENTRIES MUST BE RETURNED TO:
Quinte Exhibition/Belleville Agricultural Society
Ben Bleecker Building
18 Yeomans St
Belleville, ON K8P 3X2
OR
Fax: 613-968-3956
OR
Email: info@qer.ca
5. Upon Arrival: All 4-H calves are to be at the Quinte Exhibition grounds in the Don Spencer building by 9:30 a.m.
Calves from each county must tie together as a group. 4-H members must check in at ringside upon arrival. The dairy
show will commence at 12:00 pm on Saturday, and the beef show will commence at 10:00 am on Sunday.
6. Departure Time: Animals must remain on the fairgrounds until 4:00 pm the day of the show.
7. All animals will be checked for accurate identification. To be shown, all animals must have a valid CCIA or NLID
tag, which corresponds to the tag number on their PAIF form with 4-H Ontario.
8. Health Requirements: Animals showing signs of ringworm, warts, mange, or other diseases may not be permitted to
show. For the protection of your livestock, immunization is recommended.
9. Members are responsible for ensuring that they are present at the time their class is called to the ring. Members missing
their classes will not be allowed to show in substitute classes.
10. Competitors are required to supply their own animal bedding & feed.
11. Classes with a large number of entries may be divided into heats at the discretion of the planning committee.
12. Small conformation classes may be combined at the discretion of the planning committee.
13. In keeping with the principles of the 4-H motto “Learn To Do By Doing”, the Quinte Exhibition will allow only 4-H
members showing at this show to prepare calves while on the fairgrounds. Senior members are encouraged to help
younger or less experienced members. Violations may result in disqualification.
14. Dairy competitors are required to wear a white shirt, white pants and a SHOW HARNESS.
15. Beef competitors are required to wear a clean shirt, black pants and either a belt clip or a show harness.
16. Ethics: Unethical fitting of animals will not be tolerated. The Dairy Code of Ethics must be abided by.
17. Prize Money/Trophies will be awarded to participants by the show sponsors.
18. County tie-ups will be judged based on appearance and members with a Herdsman award sponsored by RJ Farms in the
dairy division and McKeown Motor Sales in the beef division.
19. Each county will be eligible to enter one group of four for the beef show. This class will take place at the conclusion of
the conformation classes.
20. Each county will be eligible to enter one Jersey and/or one Holstein group of three for the dairy show. This class will take
place at the conclusion of the conformation classes.
If you have any questions, please contact Donnie Jarrell at donnie.jarrell@gmail.com
Quinte 4-H Championship Show Entry Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE: BEEF ENTRY / DAIRY ENTRY (If showing in both shows, please complete and submit separate entry forms)
NAME: ______________________________________________________ COUNTY:____________________________________________
PHONE # (______)_______-__________
4-H MEMBER BIRTH DATE ___/_____/______
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DD
YYYY
BREED: _____________________________
FULL NAME OF CALF: ______________________________________________REG.#______________________
CALF BIRTH DATE ___/_____/______
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DD
EZE-IR/ CCIA TAG # __________________________________
YYYY
TATTOO #
SHOWMANSHIP: Please select your correct class below
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Novice Dairy Showmanship (9-11 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Junior Dairy Showmanship (12-14 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Intermediate Dairy Showmanship (15-17 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Senior Dairy Showmanship (18-21 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Champion Dairy Showperson & Reserve Champion Dairy Showperson
Novice Beef Showmanship (9-11 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Junior Beef Showmanship (12-14 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Intermediate Beef Showmanship (15-17 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Senior Beef Showmanship (18-21 years of age before January 1, 2015)
Champion Beef Showperson & Reserve Champion Beef Showperson
CONFORMATION: Please select your correct class below
12. Junior Dairy Heifer Holstein (born Mar. 1- May 31, 2015)
13. Intermediate Dairy Heifer Holstein (born Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015)
14. Senior Dairy Heifer Holstein (born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014)
15. Summer Yearling Holstein (born June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014)
16. Junior Yearling Holstein (born Mar. 1- May 31, 2014)
Champion Holstein Heifer & Reserve Champion Holstein Heifer
18. Dairy Heifer Coloured Breeds (born Dec. 1, 2015– May 31, 2015)
19. Dairy Heifer Coloured Breeds (born Sept. 1 – Nov. 30, 2014)
20. Dairy Yearling Coloured Breeds (born Mar. 1 - Aug. 31, 2014)
Champion Coloured Breeds Heifer
22. Junior Beef Heifer - All Breeds (born on or after Jan. 1, 2015)
23. Junior Yearling Beef Heifer - All Breeds (born Apr. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014)
24. Senior Yearling Beef Heifer - All Breeds (born Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2014)
Champion Beef Heifer & Reserve Champion Beef Heifer
Late entries will be accepted for a $15.00 fee. Please return completed form by August 14th to:
Quinte Exhibition/Belleville Agricultural Society
Ben Bleecker Building, 18 YeomanS St, Belleville, ON K8P 3X2
OR
Fax: 613-968-3956
OR
Email: info@qer.ca