1. Classes are open to residents of the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario.
2. Entries close May 28th. Entry Fee: If entered prior to the closing date, the entry fee will be $6.00 per animal (taxes included). If entered after the closing date, the entry fee will be $8.00 per animal.
15% will be deducted from prize winnings
3. All animals must be on the grounds Friday, June 11th before 6:00 p.m. and will be shown Saturday, June 12th, commencing at 9:30 a.m., and may leave only on Sunday after 4:00 p.m.
4. The entry form must include all the necessary information (including ATQ site number and identification number of animal).
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.
5. Exhibitors must have registration certificates on hand and produce same when requested by officials.
6. All breeds must be shown in short fleece (staple less than 1 inch).
7. All animals shown must be owned by the exhibitor and registered in the name of the exhibitor.
8. An exhibitor may make two entries in any two classes 1 to 5, otherwise only one entry per class per exhibitor.
9. There must be at least three exhibitors in each breed of sheep classifications. If less than three exhibitors, also 12 head in any one of the sections, only 50% of the prizes offered will be paid that section by the exhibition.
10. If you need any supplies of hay, straw or shavings during the fair please place your order on your entry form.
SECTION 38 – NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT
SECTION 39 - DORSET
SECTION 40 - SUFFOLK
SECTION 41 - LEICESTER
SECTION 42 - HAMPSHIRE
Class 1 - EWE - Yearling - 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place.
Born in Canada
Class 2 - EWE - First pair of temporary incisors must be in place. Born on the property of exhibitor
Classe 3 - RAM - Yearling - 3rd pair of temporary incisors must be in place. Born in Canada
Class 4 - RAM - First pair of temporary incisors must be in place. Born on the property of the exhibitor
Class 5 – GET OF SIRE - A group of three animals - full mouth milk teeth, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented. Born on the property of the exhibitor. Prizes paid as in classes 1 – 4 if there are 4 exhibitors or more
Class 6 – BREEDERS FLOCK. A group of four animals, both sexes to be
represented. Each animal must have been shown in one of the prior classes. Bred and owned by the exhibitor. Prizes paid as in classes 1-4 if 4 exhibitors or more.
PRIZE MONEY CLASSES 1-6
1st - $40.00 3rd -$25.00 5th - $15.00 7th - $10.00 9th - $6.00
2nd - $30.00 4th - $20.00 6th - $13.00 8th - $ 8.00 10th -$6.00
Class 7 CHAMPION RAM - Open to the first and second prize winners in each section - Ribbon only
Reserve Champion – ribbons only
Class 8 CHAMPION EWE - Open to the first and second prize winners in each section - Ribbon only
Reserve Champion Ewe - Ribbon only
Class 9 PREMIERE EXHIBITOR - Presentation and appearance of the animals as well as general appearance of the exhibit. – Ribbon only
Class 10 MARKET LAMB – Exhibitors are restricted to members of the St.Jean Valleyfield Sheep Producers Syndicate and/or Chateauguay Valley residents
Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $15, $10, $10, $10, $10. Entry Fee: $12.00
Lambs must be “Slick Sheared” (Less than 1" fleece)
Weight 55lbs to 90lbs
Lambs must be on the grounds Saturday, June 12th by 9:00 a.m. and will be judged at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits must remain until 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
*NEW FOR 2010*
Class 11 MARKET SHEEP - Exhibitors are restricted to members of the St.Jean Valleyfield Sheep Producers Syndicate and/or Chateauguay Valley residents
Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $15, $10, $10, $10, $10. Entry Fee: $12.00
Sheep must be “Slick Sheared” (Less than 1" fleece)
Weight 90lbs and over
Lambs must be on the grounds Saturday, June 12th by 9:00 a.m. and will be judged at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits must remain until 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
Class 12 MARKET GOAT – Exhibitors are restricted to members of the St. Jean Valleyfield Goat Producers Syndicate and/or Chateauguay Valley residents
Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $15, $10, $10, $10, $10. Entry Fee: $12.00
Weight 85 lbs. to 115 lbs
Goats must be on the grounds Saturday, June 12th by 9:00 a.m. and will be judged at 1:00 p.m.Exhibits must remain until 4:00 p.m. Saturday.