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MULTI DISTRICT JUDGING CONTESTS


PRINTER FRIENDLY EVENT DOCUMENTS

INDIVIDUAL CONTEST INFORMATION
Entomology Contest
Livestock Judging
Horse Judging
Meat Judging
Soil Judging
Wool & Mohair Judging
Range and Pasture Grass Identification
Range Evaluation
Detail summary of all contests
FORMS
Authorization for Medical Care - Horse
Authorization for Medical Care - MDJ
 Multi District Judging Transmittal Form (All other Districts )
Multi District Transmittal Form (District 9 only)
 Horse Judging Transmittal Form
RESULTS
all results to be posted after contests
 
Dairy Judging
Livestock Judging
Horse Judging
Meat Judging
Soil Judging
Wool & Mohair Judging

Objectives:
  • To determine top placing teams and individuals in judging and identification contests and qualify contestants for State 4-H Roundup
  • To provide recognition for project work and skills development in the areas of judging and identification
  • To promote teamwork for 4-H members and adult leaders and expand their knowledge of 4-H opportunities
  • To provide 4-H members the opportunity to compare the skills they have gained with those of other members and with their own previous performance
  • To provide 4-H members with an opportunity to develop and practice public speaking and analytical skills

Description:

Multi-District 4-H judging at Texas A&M University comprises nine different contests: Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Entomology Identification, Pasture Grass Identification, Soil Judging, Wool and Mohair Judging, Meats Judging and Identification, and Range Evaluation.

 
Each of these events is open to multiple districts including Southeast District 9, hence the name: Multi District 4-H Judging.
 
There is no limit on the number of teams or individuals a county can enter. A team consists of  either 3 or 4 members.
  
All participants must have an Eligibility Form to turn in to the respective District Contest Coordinator. Participants who are ineligible or do not have and Eligibility Form will not be allowed to judge. Please think through how you intend to coordinate this and communicate your plan to your county delegation.
 
The Awards Program for each contest will be conducted at each individual judging site. The District Office will furnish each contest coordinator with the necessary awards.
 
NOTE: There is no way to determine the exact time for any particular awards program. This might require you to be flexible in terms of transportation and making plans to attend any particular awards program.
Fee:

12.00


Entry Deadline:
  • Entries and fees due for all contests except Horse: April 11, 2008.
  • Horse Judging Contest entries and fees due: March 21, 2008. 
  • Summaries for all contests except Horse due March 28, 2008. 
  • Horse Judging Contest summaries due March 14, 2008.

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SUMMARY OF LOCATIONS, DATES, AND TIMES

DATE
CONTEST/LOCATION
REGISTRATION
 April 19,2007 Entomology
Heep Building
8:30 am
 March 29, 2007 Horse
Dick Freeman Arena
7:30 am
 April 19,2007 Livestock
Pearce Pavilion
7:15 am
 April 19,2007 Meats Judging & Identification
Rosenthal Meat Science Ctr
8:30 am
 April 19,2007 Range & Pasture Grass ID
Animal Industries Bldg
9:30 am
 April 19,2007 Soil
Heep Building
7:45 am
April 19,2007 Wool and Mohair
Pearce Pavilion
9:00 am
May 5, 2007
Range Evaluation
ALCOA Training Center Rockdale, Texas
9:30 am