~ Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational~
The Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational is a two-day competition July 7th and 8th, 2012, held at David Carson Sales
Arena, Listowel, for Ontario 4-H members between the ages of 9 and 21 as of January 1, 2012.
Entry Details
* Registration Deadline: Friday June 29th, 2012.
* Entry Fee - $30 for the first animal and $20 for subsequent entries.
* NO Entries will be allowed on show day.*
* The show is open to both Breeding Heifers and Market animals. There is no limit on how many animals an exhibitor
may enter. Substitute show people must be paid exhibitors.
* If you exhibited a breeding heifer in a previous year at the Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational show you are invited
to bring her back with her 2012 calf at foot.
* All exhibitors will be required to sign and return a “Safety Waver” prior to the competition. This waver signifies that
David Carson Auctions and the Western Ont. 4-H Beef Show Committee are not responsible for competitors while they
participate in the show. It also requires Emergency contact information. Waivers must be sent in with entry forms and
filled out completely.
* Substitutions will be allowed at the discretion of the committee. A committee member must be contacted prior to arrival.
* Competitors must complete all 3 parts of the competition, Education session/quiz, Showmanship and Conformation
* The Committee reserves the right to ask an exhibitor to withdraw unruly animals from the show.
Registration
Calves may begin arriving from 6:00pm–10:00pm on Friday July 6th, 2012 and from 6:00am-11:00am on Saturday.
Registration will be from 10:00 am – 11:30am Saturday.
Information Session and Quiz
There will be an information session on Saturday afternoon at 12:30pm. At the conclusion of this session competitors will
be asked to write a Quiz consisting of questions from the session, general beef information, current happenings in the beef
industry, and general 4-H knowledge. This quiz will consist of True/False, Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions.
Your Scores from the Quiz will be added to your Showmanship and Conformation Scores for the Overall Grand
Champion Award.
Showmanship Competition
The Showmanship Competition will begin at 2:30pm on Saturday starting with the Pee Wee show and then Senior
Showmanship at approximately 3:00pm. This will be a “dry fit” show. Scores will be assigned to each competitor for
their showmanship ability. For the championship round exhibitors (top two novices, juniors, intermediates and seniors)
will be given 15 minutes with any fitting supplies other than electrical. They will also be allowed up to 3 other registered
exhibitors to help them control the animal. The exhibitors may not give verbal or physical instructions to the exhibitor.
Showmanship Classes: (Ages as of Jan. 1, 2012) Novice 9-11, Junior 12 – 14, Intermediate 15 – 17, Senior 18 – 21
Pee Wee Showmanship Competition
The Pee Wee class will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday. Entries will be accepted at the show for this class only. Safety
Waivers must be signed. Participants must show a calf that is already entered in the Western Ontario 4-H Beef
Invitational. There is no entry fee and all participants will receive a gift for participating. Ages 8 and under as of January
1, 2012.
Conformation Competition
The Conformation Competition will begin at 9:00am Sunday, starting with Market Heifers then Market Steers. Market
Heifers and Steers will be shown by hip height. The Heifer show will commence directly after the Grand Champion
Market Animal class, starting with Calves (Jan 1 – March 31, 2012), Jr. Yearling (April 1 – Dec 31, 2011), Senior
Yearling (Jan.1 – March 31, 2011), and Cows with calves at side shown at our show in 2004 - 2011 (cows are not eligible
for Grand Champion). Those competitors with more than one animal will receive a score for the highest placing entry.
Dress Code
Contestants are required to wear dark pants and suitable footwear. No Blue Jeans, Running Shoes, Or Hats Allowed In
The Show Ring. T-shirts will be supplied to all competitors. Please include your T-shirt size on the entry form.
Herdsperson Competition
4-H Clubs, Counties, and Farms are encouraged to work together on a display. A Herdsman Award will be given out to
an exhibitor/club/county selected for their sportsmanship and display throughout the event.
Sickness of Calves
If your 4-H project becomes ill or dies between the entry deadline and the competition day, you will be ineligible to
compete in the show. *Note* All calves will be inspected upon arrival for Ringworm or any other infectious
contagious diseases. Any animals exhibiting signs of such diseases will be asked to leave the grounds immediately.
Calf Tags
All animals competing must have a CCIA Tag. Any animal without a tag will not be allowed on the premises and will be
asked to leave the competition immediately.
Professionalism
Any clipping, conditioning, or grooming MUST be done by the competitors. The committee has the right to
DISQUALIFY exhibitors from the show, and future shows, if they do not follow this rule. Please keep in mind the 4-H
Motto, “Learn to do by Doing”.
Drenching is STRICTY PROHIBITED unless under vet care!
Hay/Straw/Feed
Any hay, straw and feed are the responsibility of the competitor. Shavings are also allowed but no Bark
Pen of Three
Judging will be based on the most uniform group showing the best beef qualities. Move in time will be the same as for
the show cattle. All entries are subject to the General Rules and Regulations and the Dry fit rules apply. Cattle may be
clipped prior to arrival at the grounds, however NO electrical devises allowed in preparing the animals for judging.
Exhibitors are required to provide necessary equipment for feeding and watering. Exhibitor must identify the three
members of the pen on a separate entry form. Animals entered in the actual show are not to be used in the Pen of 3 there
will be a separate group of 3 for show animals.
Pot Luck Dinner
There will be a family “Pot luck” dinner on the Saturday evening after the showmanship classes are completed (approx
6pm). All exhibitors are invited to bring their families and join the committee, the sponsors, and the volunteers for dinner.
If you and your family are interested please bring something to BBQ for your family (i.e. hamburgers, steak) and either a
salad or dessert to share. (BBQ’s will be provided)
Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational Auction
There will be a silent auction held all day Saturday and Sunday to help support the show. Please take a look at the items
as there will be many up for auction and all proceeds will go right back into the show.
Accommodations
Competitors are to make their own accommodation arrangements. Listed below are some recommended hotels in the
Listowel area.
1) Listowel Country Inn - Hwy 23 N, Listowel, ON N0G 3A0 (519) 291-1580
2) Elm Park Motel – RR#2, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 (519) 343-2540
3) King Motel - 120 King St, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 (519) 343-3906
The committee unfortunately can’t guarantee availability at these hotels and therefore we recommend that you book
ASAP. Sorry for any inconvenience
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Spaces are available for trailers if you wish to camp at a price of $20 for the weekend, this includes water and
hydro. Payment is made to David Carson Farms. Please contact Rick Mitchell at (519) 638-3568 by June 30, 2012 if
you wish to camp. No Campfires Allowed.
Food Booth
There will be a food booth on the grounds both Saturday and Sunday.
The Committee will not be responsible for the supervision of competitors or competitor calves. We
recommend that each group/county have at least one chaperone. Absolutely no alcohol or narcotics are
permitted. Anyone caught will be excused from the competition.
General
Prize Money - Paid in finals of each division only
Showmanship - 1st – $40, 2nd – $35, 3rd – $30, 4th – $25, 5th – $20 (all remaining participants receive $10.00)
Conformation - 1st – $35, 2nd – $30, 3rd – $25, 4th – $20, 5th – $15 (all remaining participants receive $10.00)
Awards for each Division Champion and Reserve.
Registration deadline is Friday June 29th, 2012.
All cheques made payable to: Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational
Please submit your entries by any of the following methods:
Mail: Rick Mitchell
Fax: (519)-656-2199
Email: lindsaym86@hotmail.com
8215 Concession 14 RR 1
Grace Oesch
Moorefield ON N0G 2K0
****Please call Ahead****
Specific questions may be directed to Rick/Lindsay Mitchell @ (519) 638-3568 or Grace Oesch @ (519)-656-2199
Exhibitors Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ______________________
Postal Code: __________________
Phone Number: ___________________ Age (As of January 1st, 2012): ________
County/Club/Farm to be stalled with: _____________________________
Please circle your T-shirt size: S M L X-L XX-L
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Animal Name: _______________________________________________________
Birth Date: (YY/MM/DD)_________________ Tattoo/Ear Tag: _______________
Breed: ____________________________ CCIA Tag #: _____________________
Class (Please circle one):
Market Steer
Market Heifer
Breeding Heifer – Yearling / Calf
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Extra Animal
Animal Name: _______________________________________________________
Birth Date: (YY/MM/DD)_________________ Tattoo/Ear Tag: _______________
Breed: ____________________________ CCIA Tag #: _____________________
Class (Please circle one):
Market Steer
Market Heifer
Breeding Heifer – Yearling / Calf
Extra Animal
Animal Name: _______________________________________________________
Birth Date: (YY/MM/DD)_________________ Tattoo/Ear Tag: _______________
Breed: ____________________________ CCIA Tag #: _____________________
Class (Please circle one):
Market Steer
Market Heifer
Breeding Heifer – Yearling / Calf
*NOTE* Entry Fee payable at time of registration. Cheques Payable to Western Ont 4-H Beef Inv
Registration Deadline: Friday June 29th, 2012
Entry Fee – $30.00 for first animal, $20.00 for all subsequent entries
Mail to:
Rick Mitchell
8215 Concession 14 RR 1
Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0
Fax:
Email: lindsaym86@hotmail.com
(519) 656-2199
Grace Oesch
Please Call Ahead this
a phone/fax number
Exhibitors Name: ____________________________________________________
Cow/Calf Entry Form
Cow Information
Cow must have been exhibited at the show previously as a calf or yearling
Name:_____________________________________________________
Birth Date:(YY/MM/DD)___________________ Tattoo/Ear Tag: ________________
Breed: ____________________________ CCIA Tag #: _____________________
Calf Information
Name:_____________________________________________________
Birth Date:(YY/MM/DD)___________________ Tattoo/Ear Tag: ________________
Breed: ____________________________ CCIA Tag #: _____________________
Entry Fee: $20.00 per pair
PEN OF THREE
Group Type (circle 1) Breeding Heifers
Name or Numbers
CCIA Tag #
Bulls
MKT Heifers
Birth Date
YY/MM/DD
Steers
Breed
Entry Fee: $20.00 per pen
*NOTE* Entry Fee payable at time of registration. Cheques Payable to Western Ont 4-H Beef Inv
Registration Deadline: Friday June 29th, 2012
Mail to:
Rick Mitchell
8215 Concession 14 RR 1
Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0
Fax:
Email: lindsaym86@hotmail.com
(519) 656-2199
Grace Oesch
Please Call Ahead this
a phone/fax number
Safety Wavier
Event: Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational
Name: ___________________________________________________
(Participant)
Address: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Fax: _______________________________
In consideration of the acceptance of this application, I / we hereby release the Western Ontario 4-H Beef
Invitational committee and David Carson Auctions Ltd and its agents and employees from any claims,
demands, damages, actions or causes of actions arising out of or in consequences of any loss, injury, damage to
my person or property incurred while attending at, or participating in, the above notes event not withstanding
any such loss, injury, or damage which may have arisen by reason of the negligence of the David Carson
Auctions Ltd, its agents or employees.
_________________________________
Signature of Applicant
______________________________
Date
_________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian
(if applicant is under the age of 18)
Indemnification
In consideration of the acceptance of this application, I, the undersigned parent / guardian of the applicant
hereby agree to indemnify Western Ontario 4-H Beef Invitational and David Carson Auctions Ltd, its agents
and employees from any claims or demands which might be made against the Western Ontario 4-H Beef
Invitational and David Carson Auctions Ltd arising out of or in consequence of the attendance or participation
by the applicant in the above noted event.
I am the parent / guardian of the applicant herein.
_______________________________________
Parent / Guardian (if applicant is a minor)
________________________
Date
****EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION****
Contacts Name: ____________________________________
Contacts Number: (
Secondary Number: (
) ______ - _________
) ______ - _________
Relationship to Exhibitor: ________________________________