4-H CLUB DIVISION
1a) The 4-H Competition is open to participants aged 9 through 21 inclusive on
January 1st, 2008.
1b) Peewee Contestants are aged 8 and under as of January 1, 2008. Peewees
may participate in the Peewee Showmanship class. Peewee contestants may also
compete also in the 4-H conformation classes as long as they
- have a calf to show which is not already being shown in the 4-H show.
- register the calf in the appropriate conformation class
- are able to show the calf independently
- accept that they are not eligible for money prizes available to 4H members.
The deadline for late registration is 6 p.m., Friday, June 13th at the Fair
office. Absolutely no late registrations will be accepted on the morning of
the show.
2. Registration for the Calf Classes must be made prior to June 1st, 2008. A fee
of $5/head will be charged on all animals registered after the closing date.
3. The entry form must include all the necessary information (including ATQ
site number and identification number of animal). All calves taking part in the
4-H competition must conform to the same health rules and regulations as in the
Open Cattle Show Competition. The calf entered for exhibition, must be the
calf exhibited. All animals must be tagged or they will not be permitted on
the grounds. If an animal is found without their tags, the exhibitor will be
held liable for any infractions.
4. Registration will be held on Friday evening between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. for
the Judging Competition.. Participants must bring their calf’s pedigree to
registration.
5. Any participant deemed to be conferring at any time in the course of the
Judging Competition will have his or her number noted, and will be penalized
accordingly.
6. Showmanship and calf classes to be shown on Saturday
morning, June 14th at 9:15 a.m.
7. Each contestant is expected to be dressed in white.The wearing of logos is
discouraged as some judges discriminate against this practice.
8. Any dispute involving the rules will be resolved by the 4-H Committee,
whose decision will be final.
9. Alcohol is absolutely prohibited in the 4-H barn.
10. Participants agree that by registering for the 4-H show, they grant
permission to the Ormstown Fair to use any photos taken at the show for
publicity or other purposes deemed appropriate by the Fair Committee.
11. If you need any supplies of hay, straw or shavings during the fair please
place your order on your entry form.
12.$10 will be awarded to all 4-H exhibitors whose calves remain in the
barn until Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm.
SECTION 1 – CALF CLASSES
Section 1.1 – Holstein
Section 1.2 - Ayrshire
Section 1.3 - Jersey
Section 1.4 - Brown Swiss
Prizes for classes 1 through 5 - all participants: $10
Class 1 – calf, junior, born after March 1st, 2008
Class 2 – Female calf, intermediate, born Dec. 1, 2007 - Feb. 29, 2008
Class 3 – Female calf, senior, born Sept. 1, 2007 - Nov. 30, 2007
Class 4 - Female, Summer Yearling, born June 1, 2007-Aug. 31, 2007
Class 5 - Female, Junior Yearling, born March 1, 2007- May 31, 2007
Prizes for class 6: Champion $15, Reserve:$10, Honourable Mention( if
applicable):$5
Class 6 - Breed Champion – Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 1 – 5
* Minimum of 4 head is required for a class. It this is not the case, two or
more classes will be combined.
Section 1.5 - Interbreed
Open to Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champions in sections 1.1, 1.2,
1.3 & 1.4 mentioned above.
Section 1.6 – Group Class – 5 calves, only 1 entry per club. Prize:$25
Specials in Section 1 – Calf Classes
Centre financement d’entreprises Dejardins Grande Vallée des Tisserandsdonates
trophies for Grand Champion Holstein, Ayrshire,Jersey & Brown Swiss
Professor Alex R. Ness Memorial Prizes. Donated by Mrs. Alex R. Ness in
memory of her late husband $15.00 for the Champion Interbreed Heifer Calf
in the Calf Club Show and $5.00 for the Reserve Champion.
The Macdonald Trophy donated by Macdonald College to the winner of the
Interbreed class.
SECTION 2 - SHOWMANSHIP
Each contestant must use their own calf as shown in calf classes. The 4H
Committee reserves the right to split any showmanship classes into heats in the
event that this is justified by the number of registrations in any given class.
Class1 For boys and girls 9, 10, 11 and 12 years of age
Class 2 For boys and girls 13, 14, and 15 years of age
Class 3 For boys and girls 16 to 21 years inclusive
Prizes: Classes 1 to 3: $25, $24, $23, $22, $21
Balance of Group A- $20; Group B- $15; Group C- $10
Class 4 Supreme Champion Showperson
Prizes Class 4: Champion $15, Reserve:$10, Honourable Mention ( if
applicable):$5
Specials in Section 2 - Showmanship
- The Huntingdon-Ormstown-Beauharnois Holstein Club donates a trophy
for the winner in Junior Showmanship. Trophy for annual competition.
-The Roland Glen Memorial Trophy, donated by the Late Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Glen in loving memory of their son Ronald who lost his life through
accident, June 24, 1945. For the winner in Intermediate Showmanship. This
trophy to be competed for annually.
-The Alvin Ness Memorial Trophy donated by A.J. Ness in memory of son,
Pilot Officer Alvin Ness, who gave his life in the service of his country, Feb. 8,
1944. The annual competition in the 4-H Division to be awarded to the winner
in Senior Showmanship who is a member of a recognized club in any breed
-The Allister McArthur Memorial Trophy donated by friends and admirers.
Trophy to be awarded annually at Ormstown Exhibition to Supreme Champion
Showperson in 4-H Competition
-In memory of Wilfred Bryson, Ormstown for the winning boy or girl in the
Junior Ayrshire Showmanship Competition - $5.00. For the winning boy or girl
in the Intermediate Ayrshire Showmanship Competition - $5.00
-Alex & Judy McCaig, Ormstown donates a prize to the second prize winner
in the Junior Showmanship Competition
-Valley Farm Supplies donates a prize to the second prize winner in the
Intermediate Showmanship Competition
-Lac-Matic donates a prize to the second prize winner in the Senior
Showmanship Competition
SECTION 3 – JUDGING COMPETITION
Judging competition, Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. on June13th, 2008. Participants
will be asked to judge one dairy class, one class of show rabbits( both with
reasons),as well as a class of hay (placing only) and a cut flower centerpiece
arrangement class (placing only).
Class 1 Juniors - 9, 10, 11 and 12 years.
Class 2 Intermediates - 13, 14, and 15 years
Class 3 Seniors - 16 to 21 years inclusive
Awarded for the aggregate score attained in judging
$20, $19, $18, $17, $16, $15, $14, $13 , $12, $11and $10 for all other
participants.
Specials in Section 3 - Judging
Oscar Vaillancourt Memorial Trophy for Junior Judging. Trophy to be
awarded annually to the junior boy or girl with the highest points in judging.
Lorne Templeton Memorial Trophy donated by the Kiwanis Club of Montreal
in memory of Lorne who lost his life through accident on Sept. 6th,1965.
Trophy for annual competition for the intermediate boy or girl with the highest
points in judging.
James D. Lang Memorial Trophy for Senior Cattle Judging, donated by the
family. Trophy to be awarded annually to the senior boy or girl with the highest
points in judging.
Aggregate Specials
The Ormstown Board of Trade, for highest aggregate score in senior judging
and showmanship.
John McCaig Memorial Trophy for the runner-up in the highest aggregate
score senior judging and showmanship.
Pro-Mutuelle - Trophy for highest aggregate score in intermediate judging and
showmanship.
Richard and Ewen McDougall Memorial Trophy for highest aggregate score
in junior judging and showmanship.
Club Specials
Montreal Livestock Exchange Inc., donates a trophy for the highest club
aggregate score in 4-H Club activities. A club’s aggregate score will be the total
of the judging and showmanship scores of its top six members as well as its
points in the group class.
Expo Ormstown donates a $50.00-1st prize and $25 2nd prize for the best
Club display, from 6:00p.m. Friday June 13th, 2008 until 4:00p.m. on Sunday
June 15th. Based on the best use of space to promote 4H activities and
agricultural awareness. Also consideration for original use of 2008 Expo Theme
“ Our Valley Feeds the World”. Other elements : overall appearance, neatness
and attitude of participants with respect to fair visitors. Following the Saturday
show, the exhibit may or may not include show animals, but in the absence of
the show animals, should display photos or other 4H work done in the past.
Peewee Competition
The Ormstown Vet Clinic donates a trophy for peewees and $5.00 for each
participant
Donald Budge Memorial Competition for Junior or Senior Purebred Aryshire
calves, open to boys and girls under 9 years. Prizes: $5, $4, $3, $2, $1.