Description
4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Jan. 3, 2025, 11:59 P.M. …………………………………….………………… Early Online Entry Deadline
Jan. 26, 2025, 12 – 12:45 P.M.. ..………………………………..……..………… Check-In & Late Entries
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, 1 P.M. ……………………….………………….………….………… Expo Building
RULES & REGULATIONS:
The 2025 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest, will be an individual contest only. There will be no teams.
The contest is open to youth/students who fit into the age divisions below. Contestants can only judge in the following age divisions:
- Age Divisions:
- Beginner: Age 8-10 on or before Jan. 1.
- Junior: Age 11-13 on or before Jan. 1.
- Senior: Age 14-18 on or before Jan. 1.
Sioux Empire Livestock Show personnel reserve the right to adjust Rules and Regulations as seen fit.
CONTEST INFORMATION: Classes to be judged: 3-4 classes of cattle, 2-3 classes of swine, 2-3 classes of sheep/goats. Two (2) classes will have questions. Sioux Empire Livestock Show personnel reserve the right to alter classes depending on the availability of livestock.
Contestants will be allowed eight (8) minutes to judge each class. Question classes will determine ties.
NOTE: Please bring clipboards and pencils – we will be using scantron sheets for the contest.
Early Entry Deadline & Fees: Early online entries are accepted through January 3, 2025, at a rate of $10 per individual contestant.
Late Entry Option & Fees: Late entries are accepted at check-in, with an additional late fee of $10 per individual contestant ($20 per individual contestant at check-in).
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.
CHECK-IN: Sunday, Jan. 26, Noon-12:45 p.m., in between the bleachers in the center room of the Expo Building, by the concession stands.
AWARDS: Results will be posted on www.judgingcard.com. Awards will be mailed out after the contest. Please make sure there is a correct address on the registration form.