SHOW
SCHEDULE:
Educational Seminar:
September 24, 2005, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Florida State
Fairgrounds (use Orient Road Gate)
Entry Due Date:
December 9, 2005, (Post Marked or Hand Delivered)
1st Late Entry
Period: December 16, 2005 (Double Entry Fees)
Final Late Entry
Period: January 17, 2006.(Double Entry Fees plus $100.00)
FEBRUARY 11TH,
PUREBRED DOG EXHIBITION TENT
Arrival/Check-in: 8
a.m. – 9 a.m.
** All Record
Books/Pre Fair Talks Turned In, ** All Posters Turned In
Record Book Skills
Test: 9 a.m.
Showmanship: 10
a.m.
Rally Basic &
Novice immediately following Showmanship
Ask Me Booth: 9 a.m.
– 3 p.m. (Sign up & serve ½ hour session as time permits)
Skilathon: 9 a.m.
– 3 p.m. (Sign up and do Skilathon as time permits)
FEBRUARY 12TH,
CHARLIE LYKES ARENA
Obedience &
Agility: 10 a.m.
Announce Champion
Youth: at end of show
The Florida State
Fair is continuing the Champion Youth Program to this year’s 4-H Dog Show.
This program will recognize and reward exhibitors with Achievement Premiums
which will be based on the exhibitor’s participation and achievements in a
variety of educational events. Please see “4-H Dog Champion of Champion
Information.” Individuals are limited to entering a maximum of 2 Youth
Livestock Shows at the 2006 Florida State Fair.
ABOUT THE STATE
4-H DOG SHOW
This show is
organized and run by volunteers who make every effort to make it an enjoyable
experience for all attendees. Due to the growing number of entries we’ve
received each year, we are forced to run this show over a two-day period using
two rings for showmanship and obedience. If we did not do this, the show would
not fit within the time constraints of a weekend. This makes for a hectic show
schedule, but allows us not to have to limit entries.
Parents and 4-H
Leaders can help us in several ways. Please make sure that all exhibitors are
aware of all of the requirements for the classes in which they enter. Read the
rules and class descriptions provided in this show booklet and address any
questions for clarification to Mary Rothering at mrotheri@gerdauameristeel.com
or (813) 737-3318. If this is your child’s first show experience, ask his
or her 4-H leader or trainer what to expect at a show, what to bring and how
best to prepare. Consider volunteering to help at the show. We can always use
more help inside and outside of the show ring. Please see website for the
Volunteer Information Form if you can assist us.
INTERPRETATION OF
RULES
The management of the
Florida State Fair reserves the right to amend, add to and interpret the
following Rules and Regulations; and to arbitrarily settle and determine all
questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of,
connected with or incident to the Fair.
ELIGIBILITY
1. ONLY FLORIDA
RESIDENTS THAT ARE BONA FIDE 4-H MEMBERS (8 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AS OF SEPTEMBER
1, 2005) WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. All entrants must be currently active in
the 4-H Club program in Florida.
2. Approval for use
of a substitute dog, due to extenuating circumstances, may be granted by the
State 4-H Dog Show Chairperson. Exhibitor must notify the chairperson as soon
as possible after determination that a substitute dog is necessary and at least
by 6:00 p.m. the night before the show. 3. Leasing will be permitted with the
approval of the County 4-H Agent and/or advisory committee. A certified lease,
available from the County 4-H Office must be completed and filed with the
County Extension Office prior to November 1st, of the current 4-H year, for the
dog to be eligible in the State 4-H Dog Show.
4. Any exhibitor from
a family with an outstanding balance owed to the Fair will not be eligible to
show at the Florida State Fair.
ENTRIES
1. All entries must
be made on Official State 4-H Dog Show Entry Form or Xerox copies, with all
information complete and accurate. PLEASE NOTE: A separate entry form is
required for each dog entered. Official State 4-H
Dog Show Entry Forms
are available on website.
2. There will be a
$15.00 entry fee per exhibitor. Make all checks payable to The Florida State
Fair Authority.
3. EXHIBITOR MUST
LIMIT THEIR ENTRIES TO NO MORE THAN TWO DOGS PER EXHIBITOR.
4. Entry Due Date
-All entries must be hand delivered or postmarked on or before December 9,
2005. It is the policy of the Florida State Fair to abide by all Rules and
Regulations as posted on the Florida State Fair website at
www.floridastatefair.com . Entry fee will be determined by date entries are
postmarked or hand-delivered to the Agribusiness Office. Hand delivered entries
will be accepted in the Agribusiness Office up to office closing at 5:00 pm on
the day of deadline. Certified mail or a Certificate of Mailing validated by
the Post Office is recommended. A metered postmark will NOT be considered as a
valid postmark for entry deadline purposes. The 1st Late Entry Period for
entries postmarked between December 10th and December 16th are subject to
management approval, availability of space and will be charged double ($30.00
per exhibitor) entry fees.
The Final Late Entry
Period for entries postmarked between December 17th and January 17th are
subject to management approval, availability of space and will be charged
double entry fees plus a $100.00 fee for Youth Entry.
5. All participants
will automatically qualify for the Hilliker Trophy. All entries must be signed
by the 4-H County Extension Agent. Extensions Agents are certifying that the
entrant is a bona-fide member of 4-H and meets all eligibility rules and
regulations.
6. Exhibitors will be
sent a confirmation that their entry has been received and instructions for
admission to the Fairgrounds. Please check your class entries carefully and
notify the show chairman (Mary Rothering at 813-737-3318) IMMEDIATELY if ANY
class corrections need to be made. CLASS CHANGES WILL NOT BE MADE AT THE SHOW!
7. Overpayments will
not be refunded if $10.00 or less.
8. For Entry
Verification purposes, the Fair suggests sending a self addressed envelope with
your entry.
ASSISTANCE
1. Youth exhibitors
are expected to care for, prepare and show their own animals while on the
grounds of the Florida State Fair.
2. Adults (other than
parents) or similar unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from providing
direct assistance in preparation or showing of youth animals while on the
grounds of the Florida State Fair.
3. All preparation
will be done in a designated area.
4. Exceptions to the
above rule must be approved by the committee and be in writing before the Fair.
5. Violations can
result in the disqualification of the exhibitor and all premiums, Achievement
premiums, etc. will be forfeited.
GENERAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
1. Please Note: Due
to health and safety issues, no cooking will be allowed in the barns; food and
drink should not be consumed in animal areas; and exhibitors should wash hands
after handling animals.
2. The Florida State
Fair believes that every animal participating in activities on the Florida
State Fair shall at all times be provided proper care and management in the
best interest of the animal’s welfare.
3. While on the show
grounds, no one other than the 4-H exhibitor may handle, train, work or groom
his/her dog. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
4. Dogs must be on a
leash, except during performances requiring unrestricted movement. Dogs
scheduled in acts, shows, or contests are not permitted anywhere on the
Fairgrounds except the Dog Show Tent / Saturday and Charlie Lykes Arena /
Sunday. Violators are liable for any damage incurred by owner or animals.
5. Each owner/handler
is liable and responsible for his/her dog's behavior. ANY DOG EXHIBITING ACTS
OF AGGRESSION WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION.
6. ONLY ONE COLLAR AT
A TIME ON A DOG.
7. ATTIRE: All
exhibitors will be required to be clean and neat. No caps or hats. Closed
–toed/closed heel shoes or boots are required.
8. Each owner/handler
is responsible for picking up after his/her dog. There will be a designated
exercise area available for use.
9. Dogs should be
bathed, combed, and nails clipped.
10. No dogs are to be
left unattended in cars.
11. All dogs are
required to have up-to-date inoculations.
12. No Female dogs in
season will be allowed to compete.
13. Purebred and
mixed breed dogs are welcomed as entries.
14. All dogs must be
at least 6 months of age. Dogs entered in Agility must be at least 1 year of
age as of day of show.
15. Class entries are
FINAL. Class changes will not be allowed on Show Day.
16. Dogs without
height cards will be measured at check-in. All dogs are subject to measurements
and will be placed
in height divisions
according to AKC rules.
17. Showmanship,
Obedience, & Rally exercises are to be performed according to AKC rules and
regulations as modified by 4-H. A six-foot leash is required for Basic and
Sub-Novice A & B Classes.
18. Showmanship &
Obedience Classes may be combined or divided into Junior, Intermediate &
Senior if number of entries warrant at the committees discretion.
19. The decision of
the Judge is Final.
20. If required, the
Show Committee shall determine proper class placement based upon qualifications
of the handler and the dog.
21. Two members of
the same family may show the same dog ONLY in different types of classes (ie.
Obedience, Showmanship, Agility and Rally).
22. No chairs, of any
kind, will be allowed in the dog tent area on Saturday. Chairs are allowed on
Sunday in the crating area in the Charlie Lykes Arena.
23. Dogs will show
Saturday (Showmanship/Rally) in the Dog Tent. When dogs move from the tent to
the Lykes Arena, all exhibitors must move all their paraphernalia to the
crating area in the Arena.
24. All exhibitors
are encouraged to put their name and a contact phone number on their dog’s
crate (in case of emergency).
25. The Florida State
Fair reserves the right to limit entries based on space availability. Entries
will be accepted in chronological order based on the postmark.
26. Smoking is not
permitted in the Dog Show Tent or the Charlie Lykes Arena.
27. The use of
alcohol in prohibited in the Dog Show Tent and Charlie Lykes Arena.
28. Only animals
being shown at the Florida State Fair are permitted on the Fairgrounds.
29. Failure to
maintain animals and exhibit to acceptable standards and/or failure to
cooperate with Fair Officials may result in premium forfeiture and immediate
dismissal from the Fairgrounds.
30. Any person who
violates any of the general rules or special rules as published in this Premium
List will forfeit al privileges and premiums won.
31. Animals are
restricted to designated areas of the Fairgrounds and must not be taken from
designated area. Violators are liable for any damage incurred by owner or
animals.
32. The physical
condition of an entrant, which the appropriate committee considers to be a
problem for that entrant to participate in the show, may result in the
committee not accepting an entry or not allowing that entrant to participate in
the show.
ARRIVAL
1. Arrival / Check-in
will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
2. All Exhibitors
must enter the Martin Luther King Entrance and park in the J Parking Lot.
Directions and a map will be mailed with each exhibitor’s confirmation.
TICKETS
1. Each exhibitor
will receive three daily admission passes for each day entered. (Parking is
FREE). Exceptions will be made when more than one (1) exhibitor is from the
same family. Additional exhibitors from the same family will be issued two (2)
daily admission passes. Please Note: All passes will be a single day passes. Be
sure to utilize your tickets to cover every day you are at the Fair. NO
ADDITIONAL TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED.
2. Additional tickets
can be bought in advance at discount prices. See Advance Ticket Form on website
for details.
LIABILITY FOR LOSS
OR THEFT
1. The owner or
custodian of property of any kind brought to the Fairgrounds; either for
exhibit or for other purposes, assumes as a condition of its admission to the
grounds, all risk and/or responsibility for its loss, damage or theft.
2. The Fair, its
officers and employees cannot and will not accept responsibility and liability
for any damage or injury resulting from theft, fire, the elements, accidents or
other conditions or causes; whether to exhibits, property of exhibitor,
vehicles on the grounds and articles left therein or any other property of any
nature whatsoever.
JUDGING
1. Judging will be
per the State 4-H Dog Show Schedule.
2. All classes will
be judged based on a modified Danish System. All exhibitors will receive a
Blue, Red, or White Award. Rosettes will be awarded for the 1st – 4th
place in each division. Awards will be based on the following:
Blue: 185 – 200
points
Red: 170– 184
points
White: below 170
points
3. Judges will not
award premiums to any article, product, or animal that is not deserving. It
must be judged individually worthy.
4. The decision of
the judge shall be FINAL and no appeal will be considered except in cases of
written protest (See Protests). All classes: Showmanship, Obedience, Agility
& Rally will be judged according to AKC rules and regulations as modified
by 4-H. Sending in an entry constitutes your agreement to abide by the rules of
the show.
5. Any exhibitor who
interferes with the judging will be promptly excluded from competition; if
after judging, the premiums awarded will be withheld.
6. All animals must
enter the show ring and be evaluated by the judge in order to receive premiums.
7. PLEASE NOTE: IN
ALL DIVISIONS A DOG WILL BE ALLOWED THREE REFUSALS AFTER WHICH POINTS WILL BE
DEDUCTED AND THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ON.
PROTESTS
1. All protests must
be in writing, must state plainly the complaint, be accompanied by a fee of
$50.00, which shall be forfeited to the Fair in case protest is not sustained,
and must be delivered to the Management within 24 hours after the cause of
protest.
ATTIRE
SHOWMANSHIP
ATTIRE: In dressing for showmanship, you should take extra care to present
yourself to the best of your ability. Your appearance is important to the
impression you make in the ring. Be neat, attractive, comfortable and pleasant
to watch. Caps or hats are not allowed. Rubber soled boots or shoes with closed
toe and heel are best, high heels and open toed/heel shoes are discouraged (and
may be counted against you). Make sure you can run quietly and easily in the
shoes you choose. Tennis or other canvas/leather shoes if neat and clean are
acceptable when not out of place with the rest of your attire. Since you are
dressing for the show ring, being trendy is not necessary. Emphasis should be
placed on being clean and neat, (no dog hair on your clothing!) Remember,
judges have individual opinions that may vary, but staying close to the
standards is recommended.
FOR GIRLS:
Dresses, skirts, culottes/skorts of modest length and jackets with sleeves are
recommended, attractive pant suits are acceptable. Business type suits are a
good example to follow. Short skirts are discouraged as well as long flowing
skirts that may detract from your dogs movement. Care should be taken to secure
hair away from face, and excessive jewelry or accessories are not recommended.
FOR BOYS:
Collared dress shirts and dress pants are appropriate, a tie and/or jacket are
encouraged. Preferred dress is business like.
OBEDIENCE, AGILITY
AND RALLY ATTIRE: Casual attire is acceptable, jeans, t-shirts (or club
shirts) and tennis shoes are fine. You should always be neat and clean when
presenting your dog in the show ring
CLASSES
SHOWMANSHIP:
Handlers are judged on preparation and presentation of their dog -grooming -
posing - gaiting. Appropriate showmanship lead required.
Basic - For beginning
handler and beginning dog in their first year of showing. After winning this
class at a State level show (or competing for one year), ALL exhibitors must
move on to the Novice (formerly called Intermediate Showmanship class).
Novice - Experienced
handler with beginning dog or beginning handler with experienced dog. Handlers
who have shown for one or more years. Any exhibitor who has won this class at a
State Level Show must move up to the Advanced Showmanship class.
Advanced -Handlers
who have shown in Showmanship competition at 3 or more AKC Dog Shows, or have
won First Place in a Novice level class at a previous State Dog Show.
RALLY BASIC &
NOVICE
Rally classes will be
judged at the Basic and Novice level, by AKC rules as modified by 4-H. Scores
for Rally will be marked on the course sheet. In Rally, an enthusiastic
attitude and wagging tail are more important than precision. Dogs and handlers
should both appear to be enjoying the competition and each other's company.
Handlers are allowed to encourage their teammate (the dog) in the ring using
allot of verbal praise.
Basic- For beginning
handler and beginning dog in their first year of showing. After winning this
class at a State level show (or competing for one year), ALL exhibitors must
move on to the Novice Rally class.
Novice-Experienced
handler with beginning dog or beginning handler with experienced dog. Handlers
who have shown for one or more years.
Rally, Basic and
Novice are obedience classes, a sport in which the dog and handler complete a
course that has been designed by the Rally judge. The judge tells the handler
to begin and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of
designated stations (between 10 - 15 stations in basic). Each of these stations
has a sign that is numbered sequentially, providing instructions regarding the
next skill that is to be performed. There
will be no more than
five (5) stationary exercises per class (stationary exercises are any signs
indicating a "Halt" or no forward motion). Start or finish signs will not be
considered a station. All exercises are performed on leash. The leash must be
made of fabric or leather and need only to be long enough to provide adequate
slack. All dogs shall be shown in a flat buckle or snap collar, plain harness,
choke collar, or properly fitted martingale (limited slip) collar. No prong
collars, shock collars, no pull harnesses, or head collars allowed. A properly
fitted martingale collar should be larger than the circumference of the dog's
neck when fully tightened. NO TAGS OR ATTACHMENTS ARE ALLOWED
The basic &
novice Rally course exercises will be chosen from the first 31 AKC Rally list
of exercises. To view the AKC Rally list of exercises descriptions go to:
http://www.akc.org/dic/events/obedience/desc_perf_112302.pdf To view the AKC
Rally signs go to: http://www.akc.org/dic/events/obedience/Rally_Signs.pdf
Scoring:
Scoring is not as rigorous as formal obedience. Course times will be recorded
and used only to break ties. Scoring is based on a maximum score of 100 points,
the following deductions apply:
1 point deduction
(for each of the following): lack of teamwork, tight leash, dog interfering
with handler's forward motion, poor sits, slowness or resistance to respond,
being out of position, touching (ticking) a jump.
3 point deduction
(for each of the following): repeat of a station, pylon/post/cone knocked over
(on figure eight only) spiral and serpentine, lack of control, loud or
intimidating command or signal, excessive barking.
10 point deduction
(for each of the followi ng): incorrectly performed station, hitting the jump.
30 point deduction
(shall be given for): incomplete performance, minimum requirements not met, dog
unmanageable, station not attempted, consistently tight lead, substantially out
of position, bar knocked off uprights, using High Jump or Broad jump as an aid
in going over.
For more information
on Rally rules and signs (stations) go to the AKC website:
AKC:
http://www.akc.org/dic/events/obedience/rally.cfm
OBEDIENCE
Obedience will be
judged according to AKC rules as modified by 4-H. Acceptable collars include
metal & nylon training, buckle flat collar and martingale style. NO TAGS OR
ATTACHMENTS ARE ALLOWED. Any scoring ties will be broken first by the best sits
& down score, secondly (if needed) by the best healing score.
Basic - For
beginning handler and beginning dog in their first year of showing.
Sub-Novice A -
Experienced handler with beginning dog or beginning handler with experienced
dog, except dogs with Obedience title. Handlers who have shown for one or more
years.
Sub-Novice B -
Handlers or dogs who have shown at Obedience trials or have won First Place in
Sub-Novice A at previous State Level Dog Show.
Basic and Sub-Novice
Exercises - Individual: Heeling On Lead, Figure 8 On Lead, Stand for
Examination On Lead, Recall On Lead
Basic and Sub-Novice
Exercises - Group: One Minute Sit On Lead, Three Minute Down On Lead
Novice A - For
handlers and dogs ready to compete in novice exercises except dog with
obedience titles or handlers and dogs who have won First Place in Novice A at a
previous State Level Dog Show.
Novice B
-Handlers showing dog with Obedience titles. Handlers and dogs who have shown
in Obedience competition at AKC Obedience trials or have won First Place in
Novice A at a previous State Level Dog Show.
Novice Exercises -
Individual: Heeling On Lead, Figure 8 On Lead, Stand for Examination Off Lead,
Heeling Off Lead, Recall Off Lead
Novice Exercises -
Group:One minute Sit Off Lead, Three minute Down Off Lead
Open: For dogs
and handlers ready to compete at this level. Exercises: Heel Off Lead &
Figure 8, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve Over High Jump, Broad
Jump, and Long Sit (3 minutes), & Long Down (5 minutes) with handler out of
sight.
Utility: For
dogs and handlers ready to compete at this level. Exercises: Signal Exercise,
Scent Discrimination of leather & metal articles, Directed Retrieve, Moving
Stand and Examination, and Directed Jumping.
NON REGULAR
CLASSES
Graduate -
Novice: For dogs and handlers who have completed Novice work and are
training for Open, but are not ready to compete in Open. Exercises: Open Heel
Free and Figure-8 (40 pts), Drop on Recall (40 pts), Dumbbell Recall (30 pts),
Recall Over High Jump (30 pts), Recall Over Broad Jump (30 pts), Long Down (30
pts). This change is due to the AKC revising the Grad-Novice class exercise
effective 4/13/04.
Brace: Dogs do
not have to be the same breed, but should be similar in size. Dogs may have
different owners. Class will be judged using the Graduate -Beginners exercises
as outlined in the 4-H Obedience Manual. (On-Lead: Heeling and Figure 8,
Off-Lead: Stand, Recall, Sits & Downs). Dogs must be coupled using the same
leash.
Four -Member
Team: The team consists of four handlers with four dogs who work
simultaneously. Class will be judged using Graduate - Beginners exercises
(On-Lead: Heeling and Figure 8, Off-Lead: Stand, Recall, Sits & Downs).
Handlers may respond to Judge's or Team Captain's commands. Figure-8 is done
simultaneously using 5 posts. For the recall, handlers leave dogs in unison,
call dogs one at a time, and finish in unison.
AGILITY
Equipment provided at
show will be based on AKC standards as modified by 4-H.
12’ – A
Frame
12’ – Dog
Walk
8’ - Teeter
For handlers and dogs
with agility training. Acceptable collars include flat buckle or martingale
style. NO TAGS OR ATTACHMENTS ARE ALLOWED. No contact familiarization before
each class.
Jump Heights
(measured from ground to dog's whithers.)
8" Dogs measuring 10"
and under
12" Dogs measuring
14" and under
16" Dogs measuring
18" and under
20" Dogs measuring
over 22" and under
24” Dogs
measuring over 22”
*However, in the
Basic class, dogs measuring over 22" will jump 20".
PLEASE NOTE: A DOG
WILL BE ALLOWED THREE REFUSALS AFTER WHICH POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED AND THEY
WILL MOVE ON.
CLASSES
Basic -On
Lead: For beginner handler and beginning dog in their first year of
showing. Simple course using the following: A-Frame (apex at 4'11"), Dog Walk,
Pipe Tunnel, Collapsed Tunnel, 8" Table for 8, 12, 16 for 16 and above (AT
JUDGES DISCRETION: Sit OR Down position for 5 cumulative seconds),
approximately Six Hurdles. Standard Course Time: 65 seconds.
Elementary –
On Lead: For experienced handler with beginning dog or beginning handler
with experienced dog (2nd or more year of showing). Simple course using the
following: A-Frame (apex at 4'11"), Dog Walk, Pipe Tunnel, Collapsed Tunnel, 8"
Table for 8, 12, 16 for 16 and above (AT JUDGES DISCRETION: Sit OR Down
position for 5 cumulative seconds), approximately Six Hurdles. Standard Course
Time: 65 seconds.
Novice -Off
Lead: (Class formerly called Intermediate). Simple course using the
following: A-Frame (apex at 4'11"), Dog Walk, Pipe Tunnel, Collapsed Tunnel, 8"
Table for 8, 12, 16 for 16 and above (AT JUDGES DISCRETION: Sit OR Down
position for 5 cumulative seconds), approximately Six Hurdles. Standard Course
Time: 65 seconds.
Advanced -Off
Lead: Course design more complex than Novice using the following: A-Frame
(apex at 4'11"), Dog walk (3'0"), See-Saw, Pipe Tunnel, Collapsed Tunnel, Short
set of weave poles (5 or 6), Table (8" for dogs jumping 8" and 12", 16" for
dogs jumping 16" and above (AT JUDGES DISCRETION: Sit OR Down position for 5
cumulative seconds), Tire Jump, Teeter, approximately, Four to Six Hurdles. The
Standard Course Time shall be computed at the rate of 2 yd/sec., not to exceed
75 seconds.
DIVISION AGE
GROUPINGS
Junior – (8
– 10 years of age) as of September 1, 2005
Intermediate –
(11 – 13 years of age) as of September 1, 2005
Senior – (14
– 18 years of age) as of September 1, 2005
PREMIUMS AND
AWARDS
1. Judging will be
based on a modified Danish System. All exhibitors will receive a Blue, Red, or
White Award. Rosettes & Premiums will be awarded for the 1st 4th place in
each class.
1st
Place.....$20.00
2nd
Place.....$16.00
3rd
Place.....$12.00
4th
Place.....$8.00
2. Premiums will be
paid on the basis of the judging reports, which must be signed by the judge and
by the department superintendent or clerk.
3. Premiums will be
paid as soon as possible after judging and mailed to the exhibitor at the
address given on the entry form. Errors in premium statements will not be
corrected after April 1, 2006. All Premiums checks must be cashed within sixty
days of issuance or they become void.
4. If a Social
Security Number or Federal Id Number is not provided, the Fair will not issue a
premium check.
HIGH POINT JUNIOR,
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR
1. Winners will
receive $50.00 and a Rosette.
2. High point scores
will be based on the combined points from Showmanship, Obedience & Agility.
If two or more dogs are entered in Obedience or Agility by the same exhibitor,
each dog will accumulate scores individually towards the high point award. Each
exhibitor may only enter one showmanship Class, that score will be added to all
dogs scores.
3. In the case of
ties for high point, the following priority order will be used:
1. Most points earned
in any one obedience class.
2. Total number of
dogs beaten in any one class.
3. The dog with the
highest placing.
HILLIKER CHALLENGE
TROPHY
1. This award has
been set up to honor the late Alden Hilliker, who put much time and effort into
the State Fair 4-H Dog Show representing the State 4-H office.
2. It will be awarded
to the county which accumulates the most points at the
State 4-H Dog Show. Each 4-H county represented at this show will be eligible
to win the trophy.
3. 4-H members will
earn points for their county as follows:
1st Place.....5
points
2nd Place.....3
points
3rd Place.....1 point
PHYLLIS WHITE BEST
JUNIOR HANDLER AWARD
1. The 1ST place
winner of each Showmanship class will compete for THE Best Junior Handler
Award. This award has been established in honor and memory of Phyllis White for
her many years of service & dedication to the Florida State Fair Dog Shows.
STATE 4-H DOG
CHAMPION YOUTH PROGRAM
IMPORTANT
OPPORTUNITY!!! ACHIEVEMENT PREMIUMS
The Florida State
Fair believes in the value and importance of exhibitor participation in all
educational opportunities offered through their animal project. Achievement
Premiums will be paid in addition to current animal premiums, and will reward
exhibitors based on their participation in a wide variety of educational
events. Participation is optional. Points will be accumulated by each exhibitor
throughout the program for each event they participate in and Achievement
Premium monies will be rewarded proportionately for their involvement.
The point system
will be as follows:
Entry properly filled
out: 0 to 10 points
*Educational Seminar
or Pre-Fair Talk: 0 - 30 points
Record Book –
Mandatory: 1 - 100 points
Skilathon
–Mandatory: 0 - 100 points
Record Book Skills
Test – Mandatory: 0 - 100 points
Showmanship: 0 - 100
points- Blue: 80 points, Red: 70 points, White: 60 points
1st Place: 20 points,
2nd Place: 15 points, 3rd Place: 10 points, 4th Place: 5 points
Educational Poster: 0
- 30 points
Volunteer in Ask Me
Booth ½ Hour: 0 - 30 points
500 TOTAL POINTS
possible
*Please Note:
Exhibitors can only do one of these two events.
All points will be
totaled and exhibitors will be ranked in order of point totals for Champion
Youth Awards. Available Achievement premium dollars will be allocated based on
total points earned. (All points will be totaled and divided by total
Achievement Premium dollars - thus determining a dollar value per point).
ACHIEVEMENT
PREMIUM PAYMENT
Exhibitors will be
mailed, after the Fair, a recap of the total Achievement points earned during
the 2006 Florida State Fair. Along with the recap, they will be provided with
the names and addresses of two (2) Achievement Premium Sponsors. To receive
payment for these points, exhibitors will be required to:
1. Write and mail a
Thank You letter to each sponsor
2. Send a copy of
each Thank You letter to the Fair.
Checks for
Achievement premiums will be issued when a copy of the Thank You letters to the
sponsors has been received. Achievement Premium checks will be voided as of
July 1, 2006, if copies of the Thank You letters have not been received.
ACHIEVEMENT
PREMIUMS - POINT CATEGORIES
EDUCATIONAL
SEMINAR – Optional ***
1. PLEASE NOTE: There
will be two (2) Educational Seminar sessions offered this year. Exhibitors may
choose to attend either or both sessions but attendance at one (1) will qualify
for seminar points.
2. Educational
Seminars will be held as follows:
September 24th - 8:30
a.m. – 12:00 noon
Sheep, Goat, Swine,
Rabbit, Poultry, Dog & Llama Seminars
Florida State
Fairgrounds:
November 19th –
8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Beef & Dairy
Seminars
Gainesville, Florida
3. The seminar will
address a variety of topics to assist students with their projects and the
Achievement Premium opportunities.
4. Exhibitors can
receive up to 30 points toward their Achievement Premiums for attending on of
these Educational
Seminars listed
above.
3. Information and
Registration Form is available on website under “Educational and Ethic
Seminars” or contact the Agribusiness Office.
PRE-FAIR TALK
– Optional ***
1. Exhibitors can
earn Achievement Premium points by presenting an educational talk on their
project prior to the Fair.
2. Exhibitors can
present 1 pre-fair talk for a maximum of 30 points.
3. The talk can be to
any organized group. (Including: 4-H, FFA, Farm Bureau, etc.)
4. Exhibitors must
submit a letter from the organization (on their letterhead) indicating that the
exhibitor did make a presentation, the date and the number of people in
attendance.
5. Letters must be
stapled to the back cover of Record Book and submitted with the Record Book.
6. Exhibitors must
also attach a written copy of the script for their talk. The Script will be
worth up to ½ of the points.
***PLEASE NOTE:
Exhibitor can only do one of these two events.
RECORD BOOK -
MANDATORY
1. A Record Book is
available on the website, at the seminar or upon request.
2. Florida State Fair
Record Books must be used.
3. Exhibitors must
present their Record Book at check-in. The book will be verified for
completeness.
4. All Record Books
will be scored on a basis of 0 - 100 and points will be added to Achievement
Premium points.
5. A Record Book is
mandatory in order to qualify for Achievement Premiums. Exhibitors that do not
turn in a record book will forfeit all Achievement Premiums.
6. Record Book will
be returned by mail after the Fair.
RECORD BOOK SKILLS
TEST - MANDATORY
1 Exhibitors will be
given a Record Book Skills Test on Saturday, February 11th. The test will cover
all aspects of
record keeping on
their animal project.
2. Junior exhibitors
will answer the first 10 questions, Intermediate exhibitors will only answer
the first 20 questions, and Senior exhibitors will answer ALL 30 questions.
3. The Record Book
Skills Test is mandatory in order to qualify for Achievement Premiums.
Exhibitors that do not take the test will forfeit all Achievement Premiums.
4. It is advised that
exhibitors bring a small calculator to use.
SKILATHON -
MANDATORY
1. A Skilathon will
be held in conjunction with the 4-H Dog Show on Saturday, February 11th.
2. The Skilathon is a
series of "hands on" stations where students will be asked to perform specific
tasks.
3. A study guide with
information to be covered in the Skilathon is located on the web-site.
4. Junior exhibitors
only need to do Junior level skills, Intermediate exhibitors will only
participate in the Junior & Intermediate level skills. Senior exhibitors
must do ALL level skills.
5. The Skilathon is
mandatory in order to qualify for Achievement Premiums. Exhibitors that do not
participate in the Skilathon will forfeit all Achievement Premiums.
EDUCATIONAL POSTER
- Optional
1. Exhibitors can
earn additional points toward Achievement Premiums by entering an Educational
Poster.
2. Posters must be
turned in by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11th.
3. Posters must be
done on a 22" x 28" poster board or a 19" x 30" foam board.
4. The posters must
relate to the Skilathon topic of Health. This does not include showmanship.
5. The purpose of the
posters is to help educate the public about dogs.
6. Judging will be
based on the following:
Topic &
Educational Value: 10 points
Originality and
Creativity: 10 points, Quality of Work: 10 points, Possible 30 points
7. Posters must be
removed during the scheduled release times.
Please Note:
Educational Posters cannot be used for more than one year.
VOLUNTEER IN ASK
ME BOOTH - Optional
The purpose of the
Ask Me Booth is to offer the public an opportunity to meet and speak with 4-H
Dog Exhibitors.
1. Exhibitors can
earn Achievement Premium points by volunteering in the Ask me Booth.
2. Exhibitors can
sign up for a time-slot at Arrival/Check-in or at the Ask Me Booth when
time/space is available.
3. Exhibitors must
complete a one half hour segment in order to earn points.
4. Exhibitors will be
evaluated on their participation and interaction with the public for a range of
0 - 30 points.
5. Exhibitors are
required to be in Show Attire or State Fair T-shirt when manning booth. No food
or drinks allowed
in booth.
CHAMPION
YOUTH
A Champion Youth
Exhibitor will be selected in each age division for each Youth Livestock Show
at the Florida State Fair. These exhibitors will be selected based on the
highest number of points accumulated. The Champion Youth Exhibitors in each
Youth Show will be eligible to receive:
SENIOR AGE
CATEGORY**
Champion Youth
-$1,000 Savings Bond
2nd Place -$ 750
Savings Bond
3rd Place -$ 500
Savings Bond
4th Place -$ 250
Savings Bond
INTERMEDIATE AND
JUNIOR AGE CATEGORY
Champion Youth - $100
Savings Bond & an Award
The Skilathon and
Record Book Skills Test will be used to break a tie.
Only Senior
exhibitors will be eligible to qualify for the top 4 Champion Youth Awards.
Intermediate and Junior exhibitors will only complete the segments of the
Skilathon and record book test that are designated for their age level.
PLEASE NOTE: Champion
Youth - an exhibitor can only place in the top four - 2 times within a show.
YOUTH LIVESTOCK
SHOW ETHICS AND ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOP
The Florida State
Fair believes that every youth exhibitor should receive proper training and
information for raising and showing a youth animal project. It is important
that the exhibitors understand:
-The purpose of youth
livestock projects
-The importance of
ethics in youth livestock projects
-Proper animal
handling and management
-The difference
between animal welfare and animals rights
-Be prepared to be an
ambassador for animal agriculture
The New Youth
Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop is designed to certify students
to meet the mandatory certification requirements that will be in affect for the
2007 Florida State Fair. Certification is valid for a three (3) year period;
HOWEVER, EXHIBITORS THAT GET CERTIFIED THIS YEAR WILL BE CERTIFIED FOR A 4 YEAR
PERIOD.
This program has been
endorsed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).
The following Youth
Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshops will be offered this year:
DATE LOCATION
** Please Note:
Registration for ALL Seminars will be 30 minutes before time listed**
August 14 Turner
Technical Arts High School - Miami
September 8 Turner
Center Exhibit Hall – Arcadia
September 10 Hardee
County Extension Office
SEPTEMBER 24 FLORIDA
STATE FAIR
September 26 Hendry
County Extension Office
October 1 Suwannee
County Extension Office
October 8 Jupiter
High School
November 1 Stewart
Middle School
November 12 North
Marion High School
NOVEMBER 19 ANIMAL
SCIENCE DEPT. – UF
December 1 Jackson
County Extension Office
December 2 Clay
County Extension Office
December 3 Okeechobee
County Extension Office
December 21 Marion
County Extension Office
January 7
Hillsborough County Extension Office
January 16 Riverview
High School
PLEASE NOTE:
Directions and times to individual seminar locations can be found on the
Florida State Fair website at www.floridastatefair.com/ag_livestock.asp Then
scroll down to Youth Educational & Ethic Seminars.
Please check the
website for additional seminars that might be posted and to confirm the status
of existing seminars.
ALL YOUTH
EXHIBITORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE PEPSI SCHOLARSHIP AND THE MANNA -
PRO/BELLAMY BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP
See Rules &
Application on website. A Special Thanks to Pepsi for sponsoring the Pepsi
Scholarship. For more information go to:
www.floridastatefair.com/Ag_Livestock.asp
(Scholarship / Grant
Information)
OFFICIAL
PHOTOGRAPHER
An official
photographer will be designated by the Florida State Fair. Any exhibitor
wishing to engage the service of this photographer may get in touch with him
through the Livestock Office. Photographs of winners and participants will be
taken by the Official Photographer for official use in Public Relations. All
owners, exhibitors, and herdsmen handling such animals are required to
cooperate with the photographer.
CAMPGROUND
1. PLEASE NOTE: ALL
CAMPERS/RVS MUST HAVE A CAMPING PERMIT IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED ON THE
FAIRGROUNDS WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE USED FOR CAMPING.
2. Campground Rules
and Reservation Form is available on our website.
MOTEL
ACCOMMODATION
1. For motel
accommodation information, see our website for the Preferred Hotel List.
Florida State Fair
Authority - Livestock Addendum
OWNER represents to
Florida State Fair Authority ("AUTHORITY") that no animals that are exhibited
or otherwise transported onto FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS will in anyway be
suffering from any contagious or infectious disease. In addition, OWNER shall
defend, indemnify, and hold the AUTHORITY, the applicable Show Committee and
each of their respective officials, officers, directors, employees and agents
harmless of and from all losses, damages, claims, expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees at the trial and appellate levels, actions and
causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, or by reason of
this Agreement, the presence of OWNER's livestock at FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS,
and/or use of FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS including, but not limited to any claim
for the death of, or injury to any person or livestock, or damage to, theft of,
or destruction of any property arising out of any act or omission of OWNER,
OWNER's officers, agents, employees, trainers, drivers, riders, handlers,
contractors and livestock, violation of any Federal, State and Local
environmental laws, rules, ordinances and/or regulations, actions for
negligence, wrongful death, torts, defects in the real and personal property at
FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS and from any alleged liability, cause, litigation or
proceeding whatsoever, even if such injury, death, loss or property damage
results, in whole or in part, from the negligence of AUTHORITY, or the
applicable Show Committee and their respective officials, officers, directors,
employees and agents or otherwise. Neither AUTHORITY nor such applicable Show
Committee shall be liable to OWNER, or any officer, agents, employees,
trainers, drivers, riders, handlers, or other contractors, invitees or guests
of OWNER for any injury or damage to livestock, person or property. AUTHORITY,
its officers or agents, assume no liability for any loss or damage to property
(including but not limited to livestock) on account of fire, theft, or any
other cause including infectious or contagious diseases. In addition, OWNER
acknowledges receiving and agrees to abide by the applicable rules and
regulations of the AUTHORITY titled FLORIDA STATE FAIR STATE 4-H DOG SHOW RULES
& PRIZE LIST and same are incorporated by reference herein.
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