JUNE 18-25, 2016 - Santa Gertrudis

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JUNE 18-25, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents____________________________________________________1
Letter from Show Chairman____________________________________________2
Important Information________________________________________________3
Health Requirements _________________________________________________4
Schedule of Events ___________________________________________________5
Address of Facility & Fee Schedule & Other General Information_______________6-7
Local Information (Hotels, RV’s, Veterinarian, etc.) __________________________8
Rules & Regulations for NJSGHS 2016 ____________________________________9-11
Descriptions of Special Shows (Bred & Owned, Polled, etc.) ___________________12
Scholarship Information _______________________________________________13
Special Award Explanations (ex: High Point Breeder) ________________________14
Public Speaking Contest Rules __________________________________________15
Sales Talk & Cattleman’s Contest Rules ___________________________________16
Livestock Judging & Yearbook Contest Rules _______________________________17
Showmanship Contest & Bryon Thoms High Pt Award Explanation _____________18
Brain Bowl Contest Rules ______________________________________________19-20
Queen & Princess Contest Information & Better Beef Contest_________________21-22
Herdsman Contest ___________________________________________________23
Photography Contest, Video Contest, & PowerPoint Contest Rules _____________24-25
NJSGHS CLASSES _____________________________________________________26
NJSGHS Special Show’s Classes (Star 5, Bred & Owned, etc.) __________________27
NJSGHS Director Election’s _____________________________________________28
District Map ________________________________________________________29
Wholesome Assurance and ON-LINE ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS ___________________30-33
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (3 pages – must return all three pages) ________________34-36
SGBI – Rules & Regulations for Open & Junior shows ________________________ 37-41
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2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show
Florida State Fairgrounds * Tampa, Florida
Dear Juniors and Parents:
We are excited to welcome all of you to the Sunshine State where we will be “Living the Gert
Life” for the 2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show! Tampa is located on Florida’s
Gulf Coast and is the county seat of Hillsborough County. While Tampa is the third most
populous city in the state, just outside of the city lights Hillsborough County produced over
$378 million a year in agriculture products according to USDA’s most recent Agriculture
Census – proving that Florida is much more than just Mickey Mouse, beaches and palm
trees! With that said – who can plan a family vacation to Florida and not want to visit Disney
World or soak up some rays of sunshine on one of our beautiful beaches? We’ve got you
covered either way as we have scheduled a “Free Day” for Monday, June 20th.
We have a group trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom planned for Monday, June 20th for those
who wish to participate. This trip will include a chartered bus ride to and from Orlando and
admission to the Magic Kingdom, including the nightly fireworks show before returning to
Tampa.
If you choose not to take the day trip to Disney and would prefer a more laid back day to visit
one of Florida’s beautiful beaches, you will only have a 20-mile drive from Tampa to
Clearwater Beach. Clearwater Beach has sugar white sand and was voted the “best family
beach” in the world by the Travel Channel in 2014.
In preparing for your travels to Florida, please remember to bring your health papers. You
will be required to stop at one, or more (depending on which way you are traveling),
agriculture inspection stations when entering and leaving the State of Florida and health
papers are REQUIRED to pass through.
We are excited to see all of you at the 2016 NJSGHS. For more information, please follow us
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NJSGHS2016; email [email protected]; or call
SGBI: 361-592-9357, Wanda Jones: 386-867-3169, or Hilda Edenfield: 850-209-0780.
Wanda Jones and Hilda Edenfield, Show Co-Chairmen
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Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa Florida June 18-25,2016
All EXHIBITORS AND NON-EXHIBITORS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and/or the parent/guardian to read and understand all
********parts of this show packet and attached rules********
ENTRY DEADLINE and ENTRIES – Everyone must enter on-line through the SGBI website
santagertrudis.com go to the junior pages. Read the instruction page found in this packet for entering on-line.
Hardcopies Must Be Postmarked by 12:00 am (midnight), May 15, 2016. All entries must be submitted with a
copy of registration papers and required fees made payable to: 2016 NJSGHS. If entries are POSTMARKED
after May 15, 2016, they WILL NOT Be ACCEPTED. There will be NO LATE ENTRIES.
SUBSTITUTIONS – Substitution of animals is permitted. Substitution Fee is $10.00 per substitution.
SHAVINGS – $8.00/bag
HAY - $8.00/bale
STALLING – Ample inside stalls will be set up. Host affiliate would like all cattle stalled in barn! From Tuesday –
Friday.
TIE-OUTS – You will need to bring shade of some sort (tent), panels too!!
QUEEN AND PRINCESS CANDIDATES/DIRECTOR CANDIDATES - Candidates will be able to campaign the whole
week of the show, beginning at 8:00 am on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Remember, those running for an elected position, DO
NOT use tape or adhesive that will take off paint, we DO NOT want to pay for any damages. Please be creative in
campaigning. Anything you put up must come down!
Voting will take place at Ballot Box on Wednesday 9am-12 & during Brain bowl, and Thursday 9-11am – BE SURE AND
HAVE YOUR HERD NUMBER – this will be the only time you get to vote, any runoffs or ties will be voted on at the
general meeting Thursday after the show.
ATV’s, golf carts or four wheelers are NOT allowed.
DOGS – ABSOLUTLY NO Dogs are allowed on show grounds!
If you have questions, please contact the show committee.
CATTLE CHECK-IN – Cattle check-in will be on Sunday 12:30 pm. If you have cattle that are tattooed, please clean the
ears prior to checking in. Walk through check-in will once again take place. Check-in will be done by affiliates and will
include: paper check – so that numbers correspond to animal.
** Check the brand and/or tattoo numbers of your heifer(s) entered to ensure they match with the registration papers.
Brand/Tattoos entered on the entry form must match with the identification number on the registration papers or you
will not be allowed to show your heifer(s)
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2016 Health Certificate Requirements
(CVI – Certificate of Veterinary Inspection)
This information has been obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture - Cattle
Requirements Summary. The complete document can be viewed at:
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/35304/830476/CattleRequirements.pdf
Exhibition Requirements – VERY IMPORTANT
1. Florida Origin Cattle – Cattle must be accompanied by Official Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection dated not more than 90 days prior to exhibition
a. No Tuberculosis test is required
b. No Brucellosis test is required
c. Official Identification is required for all cattle 18 months of age and older
2. Cattle Imported from other states for exhibition – Cattle must be accompanied by Official
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection dated not more than 30 days prior to exhibition.
a. Imported dairy cattle must have a negative Caudal Fold Test for Tuberculosis within 30
days, unless they originate from an Accredited Free Herd in an Accredited Free State.
b. Beef Cattle may enter without negative Caudal Fold Tuberculosis test, if they originate
from an Accredited Free herd or state.
c. Negative Brucellosis Test is required, unless the cattle are:
i. Steers or spayed heifers
ii. Originating from a Certified Free herd or state
iii. Originating from a non-quarantined herd in a Class A State or Area and less than
18 months of age
d. Official Individual Identification is required for all exhibition cattle moving interstate
NOTE: ALL trucks with trailers are required to stop at ALL Agriculture Inspection Stations where the
required documents, as mentioned above, will be checked. If you are pulling a trailer that does not
contain livestock (i.e. panels, equipment or other items that you may want to bring for the show),
then you are still required to stop for inspection. If you fail to stop, we assure you they will catch
you not far down the road!!
If you are entering Florida from:
East on I-10 from Mississippi or Alabama: You will be required to stop at two inspection stations:
one in Pensacola (East bound only, no West bound station when leaving the state) and another in
Live Oak (will be required to stop both directions). South on I-75 from Georgia: You will be required
to stop at one inspection station in White Springs (will be required to stop both directions).
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NJSGHS 2016 Schedule of Events
Friday, June 17,2016
12:00 noon – grounds open for early arrival
Saturday, June 18, 2016
8:00 am – 7:00 pm --- 7:00 pm – BETTER BEEF CONTEST – for those who would like to start early!!
Sunday, June 19, 2016
8:00 am – Stalls available for setup/affiliate display
9:30 am – NJSGA board meeting – fairgrounds
11:00 am – 12 noon – Mini Goals
12:30 pm – Check in begins (3-4 lines at rear of barn)
BETTER BEEF CONTEST – at same time after checking in!!
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – All Photo, video, PowerPoint, scrapbooks due in office.
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm LIVESTOCK JUDGING and CATTLEMAN’S CONTEST
6:00 pm – WELCOME DINNER/SOCIAL, Fairgrounds – Candidate’s Speeches/ followed by Survivor
Monday, June 20, 2016 - FREE DAY – Disney Bound
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Herdsman Contest
8:30 am – 12:30 pm – SALES TALK CONTEST – fairgrounds
12 – 2:00 pm – Queen/Princess Luncheon and Interviews – Hotel
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTESTS – Hotel
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – New Member activities – run by Junior Board
7:00 pm – Dance at Hotel
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Herdsman Contest
8:00 am – Showmanship Seminar – David Alderson
9:00 am – Showmanship Contest, Fairgrounds – Pee Wee, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Old Timers
9:00 am – 12 noon – VOTE AT BALLOT BOX FOR: DIRECTORS, QUEEN, & PRINCESS
2:00 am – 5:00 pm – BRAIN BOWL CONTEST – Hotel - (also you can vote at ballot box)
6:00pm – 8:00pm – SCHOLARSHIP Interviews and DIRECTOR’S Interviews - Hotel
Thursday, June 23, 2016
9:00 am – 11:00 am – VOTE AT BALLOT BOX FOR: D/Q/P
9:00 am - PUREBRED SHOW – Judge Mitch Thomas
SOCIAL FOR ALL JUNIOR MEMBERS – 40 MINUTES after selection of Champion Female – fairgrounds
(same location as meeting)
One Hour after selection of Champion Female – General Membership meeting – fairgrounds
Friday, June 24, 2016
9:00 am – Special Classes Judging (Donated, Best of Polled, Bred & Owned, Star 5) Judge Todd Herman
4:00 pm or 30 minutes after last class – Scholarship recipient meeting in stands (Paul Burrough)
4:00 pm or 30 minutes after last class – Donated Heifer Recipient meeting in stands (Patti Manak)
6:00 pm – Awards Banquet
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ADDRESS FOR FACILITY & FEE SCHEDULE
DATE:
LOCATION:
June 18 – 25, 2016
Florida State Fair Authority, Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 US Hwy 301 North
Tampa, Florida 33610
Driving Directions: From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater Via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound - Orient Rd and turn right
off ramp. There will be a sign for the Fairgrounds entrance immediately on the left hand side. Vehicles will
stop at the Security Gate for further instructions on where to go on the property.
ENTRY FEES: Purebred show - $40.00
Star Five show - $40.00
Best of Polled - $15.00
Bred & Owned - $15.00
Donated - $0.00
Brain Bowl - $10.00/team (paid by affiliate)
Sales Talk - $10.00
Showmanship - $15.00
Livestock Judging - $10.00
Photography - $10.00
Power Point - $10.00
Video Contest - $10.00
Public Speaking - $10.00
Cattleman’s Contest - $10.00
Queen/Princess Contest - $10.00 (paid by affiliate)
NO LATE ENTRIES
Calves on the side of cows do not require fees unless entered in a separate class. No nurse cows are permitted
on grounds including the tie-out area.
Non-Exhibitor fee is $20.00 per exhibitor (include anyone not showing an animal, but participating in contests
such as Public Speaking, Sales Talk, etc.) NO LATE ENTRIES.
SUBSTITUTION: Substitution of animals is permitted. Substitution fee is $10.00 per substitution.
ENTRY DEADLINE: You must enter On-Line and then send hardcopy to SGBI office it must be postmarked by
May 15, 2016 and submitted with a copy of registration papers, and required fees made payable to: 2016
NJSGHS. Entries and money received with a postmarked date later than May 15, 2016 will not be accepted.
JUDGES:
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Mitch Thomas – Purebred Show
Todd Herman - Donated, Best of Polled, Bred & Owned, and Star-Five
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
See enclosed information (page 4) VERY IMPORTANT
RULES AND REGULATIONS: See enclosed information (pages 9-11) OWNERSHIP:(See Rule J)
SHOW CLASSES:
See enclosed information. Rule J is important for entry. Large classes may be split.
ON-LINE ENTRY:
ENTRY SHEETS:
You must enter on-line – see Directions page 31-33
An official entry sheet is enclosed. The Original Registration Certificate Must Be
Presented at Check-In along with Health Certificates.
EXHIBITORS:
All exhibitors must be paid, active junior members of SGBI in order to enter the NJSGHS.
STALLING:
Mark your entry sheet for the specific group or affiliate with which you want to be
stalled. Groups will be adhered to as space permits.
OTHER:
All heifers entered in the show may be used as a placing animal in the livestock judging
contest.
ANIMAL
IDENTIFICATION:
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All females entered in the 2016 NJSGHS MUST have a permanent identification – either
a brand (fire or freeze) or an ear tattoo. Animals must be identified in one of these
manners before you get to the grounds. If tattooed, please clean ears before checking
in.
Local Information
Hotel Information
SHERATON TAMPA EAST
10221 Princess Palm Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610
813-623-6363
HILTON GARDEN INN TAMPA EAST
10309 Highland Manor Dr.
Tampa, FL 33610
813-626-6700
RVS: There are RV hookups on the grounds: 30 amps - $37.00, 50 amps - $47.00. Please contact Wanda Jones
at 386-867-3169 for more information. Reserve your RV spot on entry form.
Other area RV Parks: Information unavailable at time of print of packet – please call Wanda Jones with
questions!!
Stalling/Tie-outs: There will be ample space for stalling in the building for all cattle. The Florida affiliate would
like to encourage everyone to bring all cattle in the barn from Tuesday – Friday. You will need to bring shade
and panels for your cattle. Tent rental can be done also.
Available at show grounds:
Shavings - $8.00/bag
Hay - $8.00/bale
(Pre-purchase on entry form)
Area Feed Stores:
Southside Farm Supply; 3012 S. Jim Redman Blvd.; Plant City, FL 33566 (813-752-2379)
Harold’s Farm Supply; 12990 MLK Blvd.; Dover, FL 33527 (813-689-1570)
Schiro’s; 7812 Causeway Blvd.; Tampa, FL 33619
TSC; 8447 State RD 54; New Port Richey, FL 34655 (727-372-3450)
TSC; 1803 Jim Redman Pkwy; Plant City, FL 33563 (813-707-1185)
Local Large Animal Vet:
Mayo Veterinary Services; Dr. Mark Mayo, DVM (813-671-8585)
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2016 NJSGHS RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNED BY SGBI RULES AND REGULATIONS – Approved Santa Gertrudis Open and Junior Show (*See
Enclosed Shows & Exhibits Rules – Pages 37-41)
A. Exhibitors and Non-Exhibitors must be (8) EIGHT years old or enrolled in the third grade as of June 1, 2016,
and through 20 years of age as of June 1, 2016 to be eligible to participate.
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Junior: 8 years and/or third grade through 12 years of age
2.
Intermediate: 13 years of age through 16 years of age
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Senior: 17 years of age through 20 years of age.
B. All exhibitors and non-exhibitors must be bona fide junior members of Santa Gertrudis
Breeders
International. This means the junior has paid all current dues and fees with no outstanding balances on
their accounts.
C. Individual entry forms, copy of registration papers and required fees are due in the SGBI office by May 15,
2016. Please note your entries MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN May 15, 2016 in order to
participate in the 2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show. The areas of competition in which an
individual will participate in must be designated at the same time, entry should be made on the Official
Entry Form where animals are entered. Entry fees must accompany the entries. Entries not paid in full will
not be processed.
D. 2016 NJSGHS entry fees are listed in this packet. There will be NO LATE ENTRIES. Please have all
paperwork (registration/transfer work) on animals completed prior to May 15, 2016.
E. Non-exhibitor participant fee is $20.00 per person and is due in the SGBI office on or before May 15, 2016.
Any non-exhibitor fee which has a postmark after May 15, 2016 will not be accepted. ABSOLUTELY NO
LATE ENTRIES.
F. All entries and fees must be returned to Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, P.O. Box 1257, Kingsville,
Texas 78364.
G. Additional banquet tickets will be available at the show through Tuesday, June 21st. Pre-purchased tickets
will be available for pick up at Show Office. Purchasing upon entry is encouraged.
H. Junior member/exhibitors will maintain possession and utilize best management practices of their entries
from the date of ownership through the final day of the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show under
the supervision of a County Agent; Vocational Agriculture Instructor; Designated 4-H Adult Leader; Home
Economics Instructor; Affiliate President; Legal Guardian and/or Family consisting of a relative by blood,
marriage, adoption or any person who resides in the same household or as a functional unit in the same
household.
I. No participant will be discriminated against as a result of a physical, emotional or mental handicap. The
only requirement is to specify on the entry form so accommodations can be made.
J. Any heifers in classes 1-11 must have been registered in the name of the exhibitor by April 1, 2016 and must
have been in the possession and care of the exhibitor by April 1, 2016.
Heifers in classes 14-23 must have been registered in the name of the exhibitor by November 1, 2015 and must have
been in the care and possession of the exhibitor by Nov 1, 2015. (See rule 7 of the Approved Santa Gertrudis
Open & Jr. Shows- Rules & Regs. -page 37)
K. All animals must be REGISTERED and PERMANENTLY identified with a brand ID or an ear tattoo. All animals
must be registered in the exhibitor’s name, not a ranch name or joint names. Exhibitors and animals not
adhering to this rule will not be allowed to show.
L. Entries must be exhibited by the owner unless he or she owns two animals in the same class whereupon
another bona fide junior exhibitor may exhibit one of the heifers.
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M. Official health certificates must accompany all cattle and must be presented to representatives of the local
Animal Health Commission at the time the cattle arrive on the show premises (see enclosed regulations).
Please have a copy of your veterinary health certificate upon arrival.
N. All heifers will be pre-stalled. However, county extension agents, vocational agriculture instructors or
affiliate associations who desire to be stalled as a group must notify the show at the time they enter as to
the actual number of heifers that their county, chapter or affiliate intends to bring to the show. Otherwise,
individual animals will be assigned stalls on a random basis.
O. Any junior exhibitor that is a qualified entrant to show and cannot due to illness or injury during the show,
may have his or her animal exhibited by another bona fide junior exhibitor with prior approval of a SGBI
official.
P. A junior member who is not exhibiting a heifer may participate in all contests except Showmanship. He or
she should register as a non-exhibitor.
Q. Junior member exhibitors participating in the NJSGHS will dress appropriately in collared shirts with
sleeves, belts, and with no midriffs showing. Appropriate pants and footwear – no tennis shoes. No
baseball caps.
R. Two-year-old heifers must have produced a calf or be safe in calf as verified by a pregnancy certificate and
included in health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. The certificate must be presented at the
time the animal is checked in.
S. Cow/Calf Pairs – A cow shown with a calf at side, the calf must be her natural calf meeting the SGBI
Standard of Excellence, meaning the calf must be registerable. If the cow has a calf that does not meet the
Standard of Excellence, possible crossbred calf, the calf is not eligible to enter the show arena with the
cow. The cow is eligible to show in her respective class and the judge will be notified as to why her calf is
not present. (The cow must be shown by the owner.) Calf MUST be exhibited by bona fide junior exhibitor.
T. Star-Five Female – A Star-Five Female is a recorded female that is either 50% or 75% Santa Gertrudis breed
with one parent being a registered purebred Santa Gertrudis. These females must be recorded with SGBI
and have a recordation certificate.
U. Each animal shall be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without
alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical,
electrical, or other appearance change for cosmetic purposes, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming
or dehorning. Silicon injection or other injections for cosmetic purpose shall be prohibited.
V. No pumping or filling of an animal with liquid, air or any other substance is allowed. Violations will
result in disqualification and banning from all shows of that exhibitor and/or owner.
W. Conduct and Disciplinary Action – All junior members of SGBI in attendance at the 2016 National Junior
Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show are expected to conduct themselves in a manner becoming of a junior
member of SGBI and abide by the on-site directives of the host state. Violations of the above standard
include, but are not limited to: misrepresentation of animals (all animals must be registered and meet
breed standards), vandalism, theft, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, failure
to comply with the directives of officials, being in possession or under the influence of intoxicating or
prohibited substances on or about the grounds or willful violation of rules. Any violation of state and
federal laws will be turned over to local authorities for investigation. The SGBI Youth Activities Committee
will mandate any other disciplinary action.
X. Liability Provisions – all contestants must supply SGBI with a signed release statement from parent(s) or
legal guardian before being allowed to participate. This release statement is provided on each individual
entry form. The National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show committee and/or any of its employees and
the host fairgrounds and/or any of its employees are not responsible for any accidents or thefts.
Y. All junior participants must return the Wholesome Assurance Form. It must be signed by the exhibitor and
a parent. Form MUST be included with your entries when mailed to SGBI.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.)
Z. Santa Gertrudis Breeders International and its representatives reserve the right to require any test
deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of an entry, classification and/or the pedigree of exhibited Santa
Gertrudis animals, including calves exhibited at the side of a Santa Gertrudis female.
The National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show consists of five divisions: owned purebred females; bred and owned
purebred females; best of polled purebred females; donated heifers and star five females. All entries must be
registered/recorded with Santa Gertrudis Breeders International and meet the SGBI Standard of Excellence and must be
groomed in accordance with the Shows and Exhibits standards:
#8 Fitting - Shows and Exhibits Rules:
a. Purebred fitting – All purebred animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire
body, legs, and tail with no foreign objects attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the animal’s
conformation or change its appearance. Exhibitors failing to abide by this rule will not be allowed to show.
PUREBRED FITTING CONT.
Specifically, all hair must be brushed down slick; head clipped smooth; underline
clipped blending sides; udder and teats clipped with no long hair to emphasize
udder; ears clipped as to environmental and local standards; neck and brisket
clipped; body clip using common sense as to season; leg hair clipped and do not
leave long from hock or knee to hoof; tail head clipped; pull switch or brush out
(no ball, etc.); trim tail to personal preference.
b. Star Five fitting – Star Five exhibits are not subject to purebred clipping rules. Entries
are to be fitted blow and go. Hair may be brushed according to preference with no foreign
substances / fitting materials on any part of the body.
Standard of Excellence
Please read and understand: Purebred Santa Gertrudis must meet appearance standards.
For full explanation go to www.santagertrudis.com – look under Performance then go to Breed Standards
this will explain what conditions could cause disqualification of your animal. Please note one of the most
obvious problems is Hair color. White outside the underline or other spotting in other parts of the body
could cause disqualification. Brindle in any extent could cause disqualification. There should be no more
than 50% of the underline white, white must remain behind the front legs and may not extend past the
udder or testicles. Any questions please call a member of Breed Standards Committee.
Please read carefully, if you have any questions please contact the SGBI office at
(361) 592-9357 before the show begins. Do not wait to ask questions once the show beginsit may be too late.
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DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SPECIAL SHOWS - “FRIDAY SHOWS”
Best of Polled Show*
All general rules will apply to the Best of Polled Show. Purebred females ONLY are allowed to
show in the Best of Polled Show. Only females that are deemed smooth polled (no evidence of
horny tissue) by SGBI representative(s) during animal check-in will be eligible for Best of Polled
consideration. All Best of Polled entries MUST BE DESIGNATED on the NJSGHS Entry Form. This is class 28.
Entry fee is $15.00/head.
Donated Heifer Show
All general rules apply to the Donated Heifer Show. Only heifers awarded during the 2015
NJSGHS are eligible for the 2016 Donated Heifer Show. Age and ownership dates are applicable.
Donated Heifer entries MUST BE DESIGNATED on the NJSGHS Entry Form. This is class 29. No entry fee.
Bred and Owned Show*
All general rules will apply to the Bred and Owned Show. Purebred females ONLY are allowed to
show in the Bred and Owned Show. Class breaks are set, please see enclosed sheet in this
packet. Bred and Owned females are defined as those which the exhibitor has solely and
continuously owned from conception until the time of the show. Therefore, the junior exhibitor
must be the only owner listed on the dam’s registration certificate at the time of conception.
The said female entry must not have been transferred out of the junior exhibitor’s name before
the NJSGHS. Bred and Owned entries MUST BE DESIGNATED on the NJSGHS Entry Form. This consists of
classes 30-38. Entry fee is $15.00/head.
Star-Five Female Show
The Star-Five Female Show will follow the same animal age and ownership guidelines as the
purebred female show. Clarification of a Star-Five Female by SGBI Rules is as follows. A Star Five Female is a
recorded female that is either 50% or 75% Santa Gertrudis breed. These females must be recorded with SGBI
and have a recordation certificate. All Star-Five females will show together regardless of percentage Santa
Gertrudis. These are classes 39-47. Entry fee is $40/head.
*All entries must be shown during the NJSGHS purebred show to be eligible.
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National Santa Gertrudis Youth Foundation
Scholarship
The National Santa Gertrudis Youth Foundation sponsors a college scholarship program to
encourage junior members to continue their education beyond the high school level. The recipients are
chosen by a scholarship committee. The amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the NSGYF
Management Committee. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of membership and participation in the
junior association, grades, need and the perception of the committee that the applicant will complete the
future plans in higher education that he or she has.
Applications must be requested from the SGBI office and must be completed and returned to the SGBI office
by JUNE 1, 2016. No Late Entries will be accepted.
Only 2016 graduating seniors are eligible for scholarships being offered. The students must be current
members (dues paid for the 2016-member year). In addition, the students must have participated in at least
three (3) National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Shows (the 2016 show can be included as one of the three
(3)). Three total, but not necessarily three consecutive.
The Polled Santa Gertrudis Association offers a scholarship for members of the Polled Santa Gertrudis
Association. Membership in the Polled Association is required for the current year.
Scholarship applications will only be accepted by mail or overnight delivery to SGBI Office.
No Faxed or E-mailed copies of the scholarship application will be accepted.
Graduating seniors applying for NSGYF scholarships are requested to attend the NSGJHS for the interview
process. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday during the show. If a student is unable to attend the
scholarship interview during the heifer show, they must give the Foundation Chairman/Scholarship committee
14 days’ prior notice so arrangements can be made for an alternative interview. Emergencies are exempt.
Times are flexible as we know several junior members are involved in other activities. Once you receive notice
on your time and there is a problem, please notify SGBI at (361) 592-9357.
ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS (which will be addressed in depth at scholarship meeting)
1) Membership must be maintained in SGBI for length of scholarship
2) Thank you letters must be sent each semester.
3) Mandatory meeting before Awards Banquet – one will be notified if need to attend.
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Special Award Explanations
Eldon Flowers Award
This award is given in memory of past junior member, Eldon Flowers. Selection of the junior individual to
honor with this award is based upon friendliness, helpfulness to others, attitude and care given to the junior’s
animal(s) as well as the junior’s willingness to support the Santa Gertrudis breed. The junior individual
possesses outstanding attributes for kindness, helpfulness and giving of themselves.
This junior individual will be selected from both exhibitors and non-exhibitors participating in the NJSGHS.
Remember – you as a junior member are always being watched for your actions, deeds and helpfulness. If
there is someone that you think is deserving of the Eldon Flowers Award, please speak to a NJSGA Director.
Honorary Junior Member(s)
Honorary junior membership may be awarded to a non-junior member(s) that has made an outstanding
contribution to the NJSGA to merit the recommendation from the junior membership. The junior membership
shall nominate candidates from the floor at the annual meeting who are not junior members of the NJSGA.
Following nomination, a vote of the general membership may grant honorary junior membership to an
individual or couple. (Honorary Junior Membership is a lifetime award and may only be received once.)
NJSGHS High Point Junior Breeder Award
This award is given to the junior member who gains the most points from cattle that were produced by each
individual junior‘s herd and were shown during the NJSGHS - Purebred Show and Star Five Show. The Bred &
Owned Show will be used for tiebreaker purposes. Points are accumulated on the top five in each class as
follows: 5 points for 1st, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2 points for 4th, and 1 point for 5th.
NJSGHS High Point Open Breeder Award
This award is given to the adult breeder who gains the most points from cattle that were produced by each
individual breeder’s herd and were shown during the NJSGHS - Purebred Show and Star Five Show only. Points
are accumulated on the top five in each class as follows: 5 points for 1st, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2
points for 4th, and 1 point for 5th.
NJSGHS High Point Exhibitor Award
This award is given to the exhibitor of the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show who accumulates the
most points with the animals they own/exhibit during the NJSGHS - Purebred Show and Star Five Show. The
Bred & Owned Show will be used for tiebreaker purposes. Points are accumulated on the top five in each class
as follows: 5 points for 1st, 4 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd, 2 points for 4th, and 1 point for 5th.
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Public Speaking Contest
1) To be eligible to participate in the national Public Speaking
Contest the contestant must be a member of the NJSGA.
2) Contestants will compete in their respective age divisions only.
Former public speaking contest winners remain eligible for competition
in their applicable age division regardless of past wins.
3) Contestants are free to choose their subject matter. However, speech
topics should pertain to the Santa Gertrudis breed, agriculture or the
beef industry.
4) Contestants should present speeches composed of original material.
Contestants MAY NOT repeat a speech previously used in this contest.
If sources of information are used in speech preparation, the source should be cited. In
speeches that address technical or scientific matter, resource information should be
given. The speaker must give credit when he/she quotes directly the words or
writings of another individual.
5) Each speech shall be a minimum of four (4) minutes and a maximum of seven (7) minutes in length. A
maximum of twenty (20) points will be deducted for speeches under four (4) minutes or over seven (7)
minutes in length. Point deductions will be left to the judges’ discretion.
6) Following each speech, the three-member panel of judges will be allowed to ask relevant questions to
participants in ALL THREE DIVISIONS.
7) Contestants will be judged on: Subject Knowledge (20%); Organization (10%); Presentation (40%);
Response to Questions (20%) and General Effectiveness (10%).
8) Contestants in each division will draw for speaking order with accommodations allowed for siblings
participating in more than one division. Draw will take place one day prior to the contest; at which time,
potential sibling conflicts must be identified to allow accommodations to be made. There will be a threemember judge panel for each division.
9) Contestants are permitted to use notes, but excessive reference to note cards may result in point
deductions by the judge.
10) No props, visual aids, music, etc. will be permitted.
11) A designated timekeeper will record speech lengths, noting time deficits and overages.
12) At the conclusion of each speaker, judges will total scores for that speaker. The scores shall then be
averaged and a ranking of contestants determined at the conclusion of the contest.
13) Each division winner will deliver his/her speech during the NJSGHS Awards Banquet, Friday, June 24, 2016.
14) All contestants MUST check on the Official Entry form if they are participating. Entry form is due May 15,
2016 to the SGBI Office. Entry fee is $10.00.
15) If you have any questions, please contact the SGBI office at (361) 592-9357.
**Please check on the Official Entry Form if you will be participating. Entry Deadline is
May 15, 2016**
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Sales Talk Contest
The Sales Talk contest uses a live setting complete with animal and potential buyers. The contestant’s
effectiveness will determine his/her value as a salesperson.
Contestants may use a heifer or cow as the subject of the Sales Talk. Contestants may use a heifer or cow
other than their own. The contestant may hold or tie the heifer or cow, or have another junior member hold
the animal during the talk. The heifer or cow is not to be groomed for show.
1) Immediately preceding the talk, contestants will be required to provide the judges with a registration
certificate for the animal being “sold”. The judges will use the registration certificate to evaluate the
accuracy of pedigree and performance information provided by the contestant and to also ask
questions.
2) Contestants will be judged on their knowledge of the animal they are selling (25%); ability to relay
important information about the animal (organization and style – 25%; poise and delivery 25%); and
their overall effectiveness in convincing the judges to buy the animal (25%). Ties will be broken by a
predetermined point breakdown.
3) A contestant’s score will be reduced 10% if additional materials are presented to the judges and used
in the presentation, other than those listed in the above rules.
4) Sales Talk will be 5-7 minutes in length. Time elapsed will be indicated during the contest so that
contestants are aware of time constraints.
5) At the conclusion of each presenter, judges will total scores for that presenter. The scores shall then be
averaged and a ranking of contestants determined by the judges at the conclusion of the contest.
6) All contestants MUST check on the Official Entry Form if you are participating. Entry Deadline is May
15, 2016. Entry fee is $10.00.
May 15, 2016**
Cattleman’s Contest
The Cattleman’s Contest is designed to test individual’s knowledge of beef production and management tools.
Contestants are expected to identify, by name and function, items used in the course of beef cattle production
and management. Entry fee is $10.00.
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Contestants must work individually and without resource material.
Answer sheets will be collected from any contestant not doing his/her own work or who is talking.
May 15, 2016**
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
The objective of the judging contest is to test the observation skills of contestants and expand their
understanding of economically significant traits and performance data. Entry fee is $10.00.
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The competition is for single entries.
At the official’s discretion, performance data may be provided to aid in class placings.
Junior and Intermediate participants will be asked multiple choice questions on two classes. The Senior
division will give oral reasons on one class and answer multiple choice questions on one class.
No reference materials allowed, except data furnished by the contest officials.
No talking among contestants is allowed during the contest.
Fifty points are available per placing class and fifty possible points for each questions and reasons class.
A panel of judges will make the official placing.
May 15, 2016**
Yearbook Contest
ENTRIES:
1. All junior affiliates are eligible and encouraged to participate in the Yearbook Contest - one yearbook entry
per junior affiliate. Contact your affiliate president or affiliate youth director for more information. No
entry fee.
2. Yearbooks will be judged at the NJSGHS. Yearbooks are to be submitted to the Show Office on Sunday,
June 19, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
CONTENT:
1. Material should cover a ONE-YEAR period beginning and ending with the National Junior Santa Gertrudis
Heifer Show.
2. Arrangements of the material are left up to the discretion of the affiliate.
3. Material contained in the yearbook must include but are not limited to:
a. A current membership list
b. Pictures of officers and directors
c. Newsletters and directories
d. Pictures and stories concerning activities such as Field Days, Shows, Meetings, Sales, Banquets, Fair Booths
and any other activities carried on in the Affiliate.
JUDGING:
1. A competent committee of judges will be selected to place the Yearbooks. All yearbooks will remain on
display during the week.
2. Covers will not be considered in the judging
3. Judging will be based on material for the CURRENT YEAR ONLY.
4. Yearbooks shall be created by Current NJSGA members only.
**Please check on the Official Entry Form if you will be participating. Entry Deadline is May 15, 2016*
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Showmanship Contest
The Showmanship Contest evaluates an exhibitor’s ability to present his/her animal during
competition. The appearance, attitude and skills of each showman will be considered in the
contest. Each exhibitor MUST show his/her own animal in the Showmanship Contest.
The Showmanship Contest will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 (immediately following
the Pre-Showmanship Meeting). Showmanship order will be judged at the shows discretion.
(Pee-Wee, Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Old-timers.)
The Pre-Showmanship Meeting will be held in the stands of the show ring. This meeting will
take place at 8:00 a.m. and will include BOTH exhibitors and parents. Division heats will be
decided at the Pre-Showmanship meeting. Exhibitors must wear their lowest exhibitor number
when participating in Showmanship. Pee-Wee -no fee, Old Timers -$5.00 pot winner takes all, $15.00 fee for
exhibitors.
May 15, 2016**
Byron Thoms High Point Award
To be eligible for the Byron Thoms High Point Award:
A junior member must exhibit cattle at the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show. This
means either Purebred Females or Star Five Females. The highest placing female (of all cattle
shown) will be counted toward the Byron Thoms.
The following contests will be counted toward the Byron Thoms with ONLY the TOP FIVE scores
to be tabulated toward the high point award:
1. Heifer Show (Purebred or Star Five)
4. Public Speaking
2. Livestock Judging
5. Cattleman’s Contest
3. Sales Talk
6. Showmanship
You must compete in one aspect of the female show either the Purebred Female show or the
Star Five Female show, but you do not have to compete in all the leadership contests.
There will be high point winners named for each age division. See Rule A for divisions.
In the event of a tie, it will be broken based on the heifer show, if there remains a tie then both
individuals will be recognized.
1 POINT WILL BE TABULATED FOR PARTICIPATION
Point will be tabulated in each event as follows:
Placing 1
Points 20
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Brain Bowl Contest
Please read over all the rules and be acquainted with the contest. AN AFFILIATE WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO
ENTER ONE TEAM PER DIVISION. Entry fee is $10.00/team paid by Affiliate. Affiliate Representative can
contact SGBI Office for entry form. All entries must be postmarked by May 15, 2016.
Brain Bowl questions are ready to be mailed to Junior Affiliate leaders. If you have not received
yours please notify the SGBI office to request a set of questions - one for junior participants and
one for intermediate/senior participants. At the Brain Bowl contest, you will be asked these
questions and will have to reply with the answer. If you have any questions, please call SGBI at
(361) 592-9357.
1. If an affiliate intends on having a team compete in any of the three divisions of Brain Bowl, then an affiliate
youth advisor must enter team on-line and then fill out and send in the Brain Bowl contest entry form to
the SGBI office on or before May 15, 2016. The competition will consist of Junior, Intermediate and Senior
divisions. Team member names do not need to be entered on the entry form until arrival at the
competition. An affiliate may enter only one (1), four (4) member team per division. See Rule A for division
age breaks. If an affiliate is unable to fill a team with 4 members upon arrival at the Brain Bowl
competition, they will have several options:
a) An affiliate may enter a team with junior members from other affiliates so long as at least one
team member is a member of the sponsoring affiliate at the time of entry and the other team
members are National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association members.
b) An affiliate may move a participant(s) from a younger age division up to an older age division in
order to fill out a team. At no time though will an older age division participant be allowed to
participate on a younger division team.
c) As a last resort, if a team member drops out for any reason, then the affiliate may still compete
with a minimum of three (3) team members. If a three-member team is used, then that team
will have an empty chair and be at a disadvantage. In a one on one question sequence, the
opposing team member opposite the empty chair will be asked the question directly. No one
from the three-member team may answer that question for the empty chair position. If the
four-member team member is unable to answer the question, then Rule 2 below will apply.
2. Teams “A” and “B” are competing – the first question will be directed to contestant 1 on “A” team and 1
on “B” team. 1A and 1B will have ten (10) seconds in which to buzz and ten (10) seconds to answer the
question.
 If the question is answered correctly, the team will score one (1) point.
 If the question is answered incorrectly, the opposing team will have ten (10) seconds to discuss the
question and give an answer.
 If after discussion the opposing team answers the question correctly, the team will score one (1)
point. If the team answers the question incorrectly, the question dies.
3. The second question will be directed to any contestant on any team. Contestants will have ten (10)
seconds to buzz and then ten (10) seconds to answer.
- If the answer is correct the team will score one (1) point.
- If the question is answered incorrectly, the opposing team will have ten (10) seconds to discuss the
question and give an answer.
- If after discussion the opposing team answers the question correctly, the team will score one (1) point. If
the team answers the question incorrectly, the question dies.
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The third (3rd) question will be directed to contestants 2A and 2B with the rules for #2 and #3 above.
If an answer is heard from the audience, the question will be dropped.
If two lights come on at once the question will be dropped.
The moderator will stop reading the question when a light appears. The contestants must give an answer
within ten (10) seconds. If the answer is incorrect, the question will be repeated in its entirety for the
opposing team.
8. There will be no true/false questions asked.
9. Each contest is ten (10) minutes long. Time will pause for answers referred to the review committee by the
moderator.
10. At the end of each round, one (1) bonus point will be given to any team whose members all answered at
least one question correctly.
11. In the event of a tie, five minutes will be added to the clock.
12. If there are only two teams in one division, there will be a double-elimination tournament to win.
13. Finals will be done last.
*Please check on the Official Entry Form if you will be participating. Entry Deadline is May 15, 2016**
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QUEEN & PRINCESS Contest
The following rules and responsibilities approved by the National Junior
Santa Gertrudis Association, the NJSGA Board of Directors and the
SGBI Youth Activities Committee will be in effect during the 2016 NJSGHS.
Each Junior Affiliate may enter ONE contestant in the Queen and Princess contests.
Affiliate Representative can contact SGBI Office for entry form. All entries must be
received at the SGBI office by May 15, 2016.
Rules and Responsibilities of the National Santa Gertrudis Queen and Princess
Rules:
1. Contestant must be a member of the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association
2. Contestant must be sponsored by a Junior Affiliate in the contest.
3. Contestant must be 16 years of age or older at the time of the contest to run in the Queen contest.
Princess contestants must be 8-15 years of age at the time of the contest.
4. Queen and Princess contestants will be introduced at the opening general session of the NJSGHS and will
be allowed to campaign until the NJSGA business meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2016. All Queen and
Princess contestants MUST give a two (2) minute prepared speech during the opening session of the
NJSGHS, Sunday, June 19, 2016. Contestants will be introduced again at the General Membership meeting
on Thursday, June 23, 2016, and asked to give another two (2) minute prepared speech.
Responsibilities:
1. The National Queen and Princess will serve a one-year term.
2. The National Queen and Princess will present awards at as many shows and field days as possible.
3. The Queen and Princess must attend the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show and the National
Open Show. Financing to attend these events is the responsibility of the queen and princess.
4. The National Queen and Princess are encouraged to represent the NJSGA at various conventions and
parades.
5. The National Queen and Princess will be available for informative talks related to breed promotion.
6. The National Queen and Princess will always be an ambassador for the Santa Gertrudis breed.
7. The National Queen and Princess are encouraged to submit a report every quarter to the official
publication of SGBI.
Election Process:
Queen and Princess Candidates will participate in the opening session of the NJSGHS on
Sunday June 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm at which time they will be introduced to the general
membership and give a two (2) minute prepared speech.
Candidates will be interviewed and judged by a panel of approximately three judges during the Queen and
Princess Interviews on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:00 -2:00 pm, this is a “ladies” event. Contestants are
encouraged to invite their mother, grandmother, or another important female friend.
The judging panel will score each candidate separately. The judging of the
Queen and Princess candidates and their scores will be based on the following format:
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60% Knowledge of the Breed, Personality, and Poise
40% Junior Membership Vote.
Queen and Princess Candidates will be able to campaign the whole week of the show.
REMEMBER: No taping is allowed at the fairgrounds – you must use easels or other items in
your campaigning process. Be Creative. All campaign material must be taken down by Friday,
June 24, 2016. Winners of the contest will be announced Friday, June 24, 2016 at the awards
banquet.
Additional information pertaining to this event will be sent to all contestants if name, address, e-mail
address, and $10.00/contestant has been submitted by their affiliate representative. The Affiliate is responsible for
submitting this information by May 15, 2016. ***
Better Beef Contest
The true purpose of any Santa Gertrudis heifer is to produce offspring for the production of beef. With this in mind, the
NJSGHS conducts the Better Beef Contest to raise awareness of beef quality in our breed, identify individual animals
with superior carcass attributes, and add data to our breed registry.
Heifers born from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 (Classes 4-11) are eligible to be scanned, free of charge, and can
compete for the following monetary prizes:
Cash prizes will be given to exhibitors whose heifers score highest on the USDA grid which takes into account yield
grade, quality grade and weight per day of age. Awards will also be given to the heifers with the highest IMF (marbling)
score and the highest cutability (determined by ribeye area, body weight, and fat thickness). Star 5 heifers in the
appropriate age range will also have an opportunity to win a cash prize. Cattle that are not in the appropriate age range
can be scanned at cost which is $15/head.
Ultrasound scanning will take place on Saturday evening, June 18th at 7pm and also at check-in on Sunday, June 19th.
Exhibitors with eligible aged cattle are encouraged to participate, as not only will this provide important information on
the carcass quality of your heifer, but it will also aid our breed registry in acquiring valuable data. Please be advised that
the scan does require oil to be put on the back of the heifer while she is restrained in the
chute.
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HERDSMAN CONTEST
Entry forms must be filled out for each affiliate participating in the Herdsman Contest.
Affiliate Representative can contact SGBI Office for entry form. All entries must be
received at the SGBI office by May 15, 2016. No entry fee.
Affiliate, Individuals, 4-H and FFA groups wishing to participate in the Herdsman Contest
MUST fill out the entry form. You still MUST have the required amount of cattle to enter the
Herdsman contest.
All individuals, 4-H, FFA Chapters and SGBI affiliates which enter a minimum of 4 animals (calves
not included) will need to fill out the entry form. Those not completing the entry form will not be considered
for the Herdsman Awards.
The Herdsman contest will be judged on specific criteria. These criteria are listed below and points will be
given respectively. At the end of the judging, points will be totaled and the highest participant/group(s) will be
named as the winner. Cattle exhibits will be judged according to the printed schedule. There will be NO daily
winners announced. The top three winners will be announced at the awards banquet on Friday, June 24, 2016.
Participants will be judged on cleanliness of stalls, amount of time that the junior exhibitor(s) spend
cleaning/taking care of the animals and stall/display area and neatness of area (display and stalls).
Point System – based on 100 points. This is a positive/negative point system. For example: if parents spent a
lot of time working on stalls, then that individual, affiliate or group may have 10
points deducted.
Cleanliness:
 20 points – Cleanliness of stalls (area where cattle are bedded – manure picked up and stalls kept clean
– free of hay, feed, manure, etc.)
 15 points – Cleanliness of aisles (aisles kept clean, no trash in aisle, if concrete aisle then how aisle is
kept swept up, etc.)
 5 points – Feed pans and water buckets put up and out of stalls.
Work/Amount of Time that is put into Stalls:
 25 points – work by junior(s) on keeping stalls clean.
 10 points – Promptness (to stalls in morning with cattle and taking them out at designated time).
 10 points – Time spent by parents keeping stalls clean.
 10 points – Friendliness to spectators walking by.
May 15, 2016*
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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Contestants must be entered in the 2016 NJSGHS as an
exhibitor or non-exhibitor. Entry fee is $10.00.
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Only one (1) entry per contestant.
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Photos MUST be delivered during check-in.
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Photograph entry MUST be taken by the junior member who has entered it.
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Entries MUST be 8x10 color photographs, mounted on a thin black or white foam board which is no
larger than 10x12 inches - absolutely No wood or metal framing. Entries must include: Junior Name,
Age, Division, Home Address, City, State, Zip and Phone Number on back of foam board.
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Photos cannot be altered or digitally enhanced in any way.
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Photos MUST contain Santa Gertrudis cattle or related activities.
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SGBI reserves the right for promotional purpose, so attach a SD card or flash drive with picture on it,
and place in a small plastic bag attached to the back of the photograph with your name on the plastic
bag. Photo must be in jpeg format.
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Judging will concentrate on all aspects of photography.
**Pictures will be available at the conclusion of Fridays events for pickup. **
May 15, 2016*
NJSGA VIDEO CONTEST
The National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association will sponsor a video contest. The purpose of the video
contest is to encourage the enhancement of visual communication skills and to allow junior Santa Gertrudis
members another chance to compete in the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show (NJSGHS). Entry fee
is $10.00.
There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placing for the competition.
1. Entries should be informative and promotional. The junior’s
purpose is to create an entry that would be suitable for national television.
2. Video must contain Santa Gertrudis cattle.
3. Each year a topic for the video will be selected.
This year’s topic is: Why Santa Gertrudis
4. Entries must meet the following criteria:
a) All entries should be 1-2 minutes in length.
b) The junior member(s) will produce (film & edit) the video.
5. Videos must be saved in the following formats to be accepted: Quick Time, AVI, or MPEG.6. Videos
must be submitted on a CD, USB memory stick, or a portable external hard drive. SGBI reserves the
right for promotional purposes.
7. Entries must be submitted at check-in on Sunday of the show.
8. The scoring will be based on a 50-point scale with 10 points given for each of the following
categories:
Originality/creativity, message, attracts attention, appealing and organization. Judging will be by a
three-member panel of judges. Each judge shall total their score and rank
the entries in numerical order on the basis of their score. (Highest score first, lowest score last).
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9. The rankings (not the score) of the three judges shall be added for each entry, and the final placings
determined by the lowest composite rankings. Actual scores will be used only to break ties. In the
event the participants are still tied, they shall be named co-winners and two awards will be given for
that placing and none given for the following placing.
May 15, 2016**
POWERPOINT Presentation Contest
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Contestants must be entered as an exhibitor or non-exhibitor.
Only One (1) entry per contestant. Entry fee is $10.00.
Entries must include: Junior Name, Age, Division, Home Address,
City, State and Zip and Phone Number.
Each presentation must have a minimum: Junior/Intermediate
Division – 6 slides Senior – 12 slides
Presentations must have at least two (2) pictures or clips are that
support the idea of the presentation.
Presentations may include but do not require music, video clip or slide transitions.
Presentations must relate to the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association, National Junior Santa
Gertrudis Heifer Show or the Santa Gertrudis breed in general.
Presentations will be judged on:
40% Slide content
35% Originality
15% Technical Merit
10% Overall Effect of Presentation
Entries submitted must be on the following format:
CD-ROM (PC Compatible) or jump drive/ flash drive
If the PowerPoint Presentation fails to open during the judging process, the entry will be disqualified.
Juniors must be the sole designer and the presentation needs to be computer generated.
PowerPoint entries MUST be turned in during check-in on Monday of the show.
Entries become the property of SGBI/NJSGA and can be used in the official publication of SGBI or
promotional materials.
SGBI reserves the right for promotional purposes. Presentations may be available at the conclusion of
Friday’s events.
**Please check on the Official Entry Form if you will be participating. Entry Deadline is May 15, 2016**
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June 19-24, 2016
CLASS
1
2
3
4
5
FROM
November 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
July 1, 2015
June 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
TO
Later
October 31, 2015
August 31, 2015
June 30, 2015
May 31, 2015
OWNERSHIP
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
TO
April 30, 2015
March 31, 2015
February 28, 2015
January 31, 2015
OWNERSHIP
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
TO
December 31, 2014
October 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
June 30, 2014
OWNERSHIP
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
TO
April 30, 2014
February 28, 2014
December 31, 2013
September 30, 2013
OWNERSHIP
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
6 Champion Calf Female
7 Reserve Champion Calf Female
CLASS
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9
10
11
FROM
April 1, 2015
March 1, 2015
February 1, 2015
January 1, 2015
12 Champion Junior Calf Female
13 Reserve Champion Junior Calf Female
CLASS
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15
16
17
FROM
November 1, 2014
September 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
18 Champion Yearling Female
19 Reserve Champion Yearling Female
CLASS
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21
22
23
FROM
March 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
October 1, 2013
July 1, 2013
24 Champion Senior Female
25 Reserve Champion Senior Female
26 Grand Champion Female
27 Reserve Grand Champion Female
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**Age Range applies to all shows,
Purebred Santa Gertrudis Female show,
Bred and Owned Female show, and
Star-Five Female show, each having
their own class breaks. **
2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show Special Classes
28 Best of Polled
29 Donated Heifer (Heifers Awarded during the 2015 NJSGHS only.)
BRED AND OWNED CLASSES
CLASS
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FROM
June 2015
March 1, 2015
January 1, 2015
September 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
July 1, 2013
TO
OWNERSHIP
Later
April 1, 2016
May 31, 2015
April 1, 2016
February 28, 2015
April 1, 2016
December 31, 2014
November 1, 2015
August 31, 2014
November 1, 2015
April 30, 2014
November 1, 2015
December 31, 2013
November 1, 2015
Grand Champion Bred and Owned
Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned
The Bred and Owned show will be following the class format above. The show will follow these classes and
all the rules for the NJSGHS will pertain to this show.
The SGBI office will verify them, but YOU, as an exhibitor must enter those animals on the entry form.
There is a $15.00 per head fee to enter the Bred & Owned classes.
In order to compete in the Bred and Owned Show, YOU, the exhibitor must have owned the dam at the
time of conception. You must have continually owned the animal(s) being shown from conception until the
show. If the animal was transferred from you, the exhibitor, to someone else (including sibling(s)) and then
back to you, the exhibitor, the animal is ineligible to show in the Bred and Owned Female Show.
STAR-FIVE CLASSES
CLASS
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40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
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FROM
June 1, 2015
March 1, 2015
January 1, 2015
September 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
July 1, 2013
TO
Later
May 31, 2015
February 28, 2015
December 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
April 30, 2014
January 31, 2013
Grand Champion Star-Five
Reserve Grand Champion Star-Five
OWNERSHIP
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015
NJSGA Director Elections
The following National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association director positions are available for election. As a
director an individual must be a paid junior member of SGBI and cannot be older than eighteen (18) years
of age when the term begins. Directors run for a two-year term and cannot serve more than three (3);
two-year terms.
District Positions Available:
District 1 – 2 positions
District 2 – 1 position
**District positions – candidate(s) running for a District position must have their permanent address on
file with SGBI as being in that district. If you do not know what district you are in, see map on next page
or contact the SGBI office at (361) 592-9357. **
At-Large Director Positions Available:
At –Large - 3 positions
Any junior member can run for At-Large positions regardless of residency.
Director applications can be obtained from the SGBI office by calling (361) 592-9357 or by looking on the
website at www.santagertrudis.com. Director applications (original copy – no e-mailed or faxed forms will
do) are due in the SGBI office no later than JUNE 1, 2016.
Once all applications are received, interview times will be assigned; applicants will be notified by letter,
email or phone call. Directors will be elected based on review of application; interview with committee
panel and vote of the general membership.
Candidates will be able to campaign the whole week of the show, beginning at 8:00 am on Sunday, June
19, 2016. REMEMBER: No taping is allowed at the arena – you must use easels or other items in your
campaigning process. Be Creative. All campaign material must be taken down by Friday, June 24, 2016.
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Wholesome Assurance Statement 2016
The use by non-veterinarians* of animal drugs or other substances in any manner other than in accord
with the labeling approved by FDA is a violation of federal law.
*NOTE: abuse of the extra-label privilege by veterinarians is unethical and is subject to serious
consequences such as license revocation.
Any food animal must not exceed FDA/EPA/USDA established tolerances for any foreign substance
including drugs, pesticides, feed additives or other chemicals.
Violation results of residue testing are subject to investigation by USDA and FDA for prosecution.
Any misrepresentation of a food animal that can potentially affect the acceptability of the carcass or milk
will be considered fraud.
I have read and understand the above statements and agree to abide by them.
Exhibitor’s Name (print)_______________________________________________________
Exhibitor’s Herd Number______________________________________________________
Exhibitor’s Signature__________________________________________________________
Exhibitor’s Parent Name (print)_________________________________________________
Exhibitor’s Parent Signature____________________________________________________
**Please read and complete the form above. This form MUST accompany your NJSGHS entry form. If it is
not received your entries will not be entered into the NJSGHS database. Please return to the SGBI Office.
**
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Remember to SAVE-SAVE-SAVE your cart to avoid losing all entries!!!
2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis
Heifer Show Online Entry
Instructions
NEW THIS YEAR, online entries system. This system will allow you to enter the NJSGHS starting
Friday, April 8, 2016 until 12:00 am on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
ENTRY DEADLINE FOR SGBI OFFICE TO HAVE ORIGINAL ENTRIES IN HAND FROM
EXHIBITORS IS POSTMARKED BY SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016.
Remember to SAVE-SAVE-SAVE your cart to avoid losing all entries!!!
Listed below are the instructions for Online Entries. Please follow the instructions below for entering:
Step 1
To access the 2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show online registration, go to
http://santagertrudis.com/ Click - “Juniors” (top ribbon) and select NJSGA link on the
homepage. That will direct you to the “Online Link” for entries. Now, click on the tab “2016
NJSGHS Online Entries”; this will direct you to the ShoWorks Website –
https://nsgert.fairmanager.com. (National Junior Santa Gertrudis should be on the top of this
page.) Click the Sign In on the upper right hand corner of page. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS
ON THE HOME PAGE – EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PAID THEIR SGBI DUES TO ENTER
ONLINE
Step 2
Choose the method in which you will enter - “EXHIBITOR” – “Quick Group” & “Administrator”
are NOT valid entry selection. Type in your name and select “I have previously registered
this year” – YOUR NAME WILL BE IN THE SYSTEM BY YOUR PAID DUES. Enter your
password (your PAID SGBI Herd number is your password – IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR
CURRENT DUES YOU MUST DO SO BEFORE ENTERING THE 2016 NJSGHS). If you do not
see your name listed or the password isn’t working, please contact Diana at
[email protected] or call the SGBI Office at 361-592-9357 or contact Vickie Loessin at
[email protected] (361-816-9323).
Step 3
Once you have entered your password (Herd Number) the screen will take you to the “Registration
Page”. YOUR MUST UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION by clicking “EDIT” information on the
bottom of this page.
REMEMBER: You must click “EDIT” to update exhibitor’s address, phone, email address,
t-shirt size, Herd number, Affiliate/Stall With, Tent Y/N and Tent Size (if using one).
This year the Show would like to collect some information – t-shirt size (complimentary
shirts will be provided), Herd Number, Affiliate/Stall With (information will help in setting
up stalling), Tent Y/N (if you have rented or bringing a tent select Yes or NO), Tent Size
(this information is required if renting or bringing a tent and will assist the show in setting
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up outside area for tents) and “# NJSGHS Attended” (this information will give the
Association an count for NJSGHS History Participation).
Click “Continue>>”, again you will have the opportunity to review exhibitor’s information. Once
you have confirmed all the data is correct click “Continue>>” again. This will take you to “Ready
to Add Entries”.
Remember to SAVE-SAVE-SAVE your cart before you exit to
avoid losing all your hard work and entries!!!
Step 4
Once you have completed all exhibitor information you can begin adding entries. Select “Add
Entries for Exhibitor’s Name”. Then select a Department from the drop down (i.e. Heifer Show),
then select a Division from the drop down (i.e. Purebred Heifer Show). At this point enter the
class your heifer will show in, then enter heifer’s date of birth, choose an affiliate (if your affiliate
is not listed select none and the Show will refer back to “Affiliate/Stall With” data on the Information
Page), Animal Name (from Registration Certificate), Registration Number (on Registration
Certificate), Sire Name (on Registration Certificate), Sire Registration Number (on Registration
Certificate), Breeder (on Registration Certificate), Animal ID/Brand (found on Registration
Certificate). Click “Add Entry to Cart>>”. If exhibitor has similar entries (i.e. Department – Heifer
Show, then Division – Purebred Heifer Show, click “add similar entries >>”.
If the SAME exhibitor has entered another Department click “Add Different Entries >>”. You will
be back at the Department selection where you can select your next entry (i.e. Leadership), then
select Division (i.e. Showmanship). Select the age division you will be participating in
(REMEMBER to select ONLY ONE age division (i.e. Junior, Intermediate or Senior). After you
have entered ALL entries (Heifer Show and Leadership Contest) for the SAME exhibitor click
“Continue >>”.
AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVE – REMEMBER to contact the SGBI Office to request your Brain
Bowl, Herdsman, Queen & Princess entry forms. These contest can ONLY be entered by an
AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVE, and therefore unavailable on the ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM.
If you have any questions, please contact the SGBI Office at 361-592-9357 or Vickie Loessin
at 361-816-9323.
Step 5
Next you will be taken to the Additional Items window. Here is where you select any additional
items you would like to pre-purchase. REMEMBER each exhibitor will receive one (1) free
Banquet ticket in their packet – parents or family members will need to purchase additional
Banquet tickets. RV spots can be purchased for: $37/night for 30 AMP and $47/night for 50 AMP
hook ups. This is also the location to purchase any shavings or hay you might need while
attending the 2016 NJSGHS. Once you have made all your selections, Click “Continue >>”.
Step 6
At this point you will come to a summary of exhibitor’s entries/additional items. (You can edit or
remove any item prior to “CHECKING OUT”).
If no adjustments are required, CLICK “CHECK OUT”.
If you decide to spread out your online entry process to more days REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR
CART or all items, you entered will be LOST and you will have to START OVER.
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Remember to SAVE-SAVE-SAVE your cart before you exit to avoid losing all your
hard work and entries!!!
Done? After you have entered ALL your entries, double checked entries, balanced your monies
and feel confident you are finished CLICK “CHECK OUT”.
Step 7
Confirmation Page – Review items entered (again). Once you have reviewed ALL items and read
the Statement type “Yes” in the box and click “Submit”.
Step 8
Print detailed receipt (REMEMBER, you may need your Confirmation ID at a later date). Also,
check the box for “Email copy of my receipt to your email address” is another option of receiving
a receipt. Once you have printed your receipt and verified Transaction Balance and monies
received are the same, click “Finish”.
EXHIBITORS are required to submit completed entries, COPY OF
REGISTRATION PAPER PER HEIFER, and money to the SGBI
Show Office POSTMARKED by Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Step 9
Click Login/Logoff bar on the left hand side of page to Logoff. Thank you!
If you have any questions contact the SGBI Office at 361-592-9357, email Diana at [email protected]
or call Vickie Loessin at 361-816-9323 or email Vickie at [email protected].
We hope this is a smooth Online Entry
Process.
Again, if you have any questions contact the SGBI Office at 361-592-9357, email Diana at
[email protected] or call Vickie Loessin at 361-816-9323 or email Vickie at
[email protected]
Remember to SAVE-SAVE-SAVE your cart before you exit to
avoid losing all your hard work and entries!!!
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
2016 NATIONAL JUNIOR SANTA GERTRUDIS HEIFER SHOW
Exhibitor Information (One entry form per exhibitor) - No Refunds
Name: __________________________________________ Herd No.___________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _____________
Phone: _______________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________
Exhibitor DOB: ________________________________ Age Division: ____________________
Please Stall with (Affiliate/Individual): ____________________________________________

Check if this is your first time to participate in NJSGHS
Contest Entry Form (PLEASE CHECK ALL CONTESTS THAT YOU WILL ENTER AT THE 2016 NJSGHS.) If once entered
you decide not to compete, please notify show officials by Sunday, June 19. There will be no additional entry formseverything must be entered on this form. Brain Bowl teams, Herdsman and Queen/Princess contestants need to be
entered by the Affiliate Representative who will pay the $10 entry fee for you that person must call SGBI office for
entry form.
Check if you will participate in:
 Brain Bowl
Herdsman
 Queen/Princess
Contests: (Check all that apply):
 Public Speaking-$10
 Cattleman’s Contest-$10
 PowerPoint-$10
 Sales Talk- $10
 Livestock Judging-$10
 Photography-$10
 Video Contest-$10
Number of Contests-_________x $10/per contest
TOTAL = $______________
 Showmanship Contest-$15
Showmanship Fee TOTAL= $______________
 NON-Exhibitor Fee (no late entries) - $20
(Juniors not having animals entered & wanting to compete in contests only)
NON-Exhibitor Fee TOTAL= $______________
NUMBER OF PUREBRED AND STAR 5 HEIFERS ENTERED ______x $40 per head
TOTAL=$_______________
NUMBER OF Bred & Owned, & Polled Heifers ENTERED
____ x $15/head
TOTAL=$______________
Shavings - $8.00/Bag
Number of Bags of Shavings: ____________
TOTAL=$_______________
Hay - $8.00/Bale
Number of Bales of Hay: _______________
TOTAL=$________________
RV Rental - $37/night 30amp hook up
#nights: _______________
TOTAL=$________________
$47/night 50amp hook up
#nights: _______________
TOTAL=$________________
BANQUET TICKETS (PARENTS, SIBLINGS, ETC.)
_______x $35/per person TOTAL=$______________
Exhibitor’s banquet ticket is FREE
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE + $ _____________
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (CONTINUED)
EXHIBITOR’S Name: _______________________ Herd Number:
PAYMENT METHOD (PLEASE CHECK ONE)
Credit Card Type:
 MasterCard
 CREDIT CARD
 Visa
 CHECK NO. _______________
 Discover
Card No.: _______________________________________ Expr:________________________
Name on Card: ___________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________
SIGNATURES: (MUST HAVE ALL SIGNATURES TO PARTICIPATE)
I certify that the information is correct and that these entries comply with all rules and regulations of the
2016 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show and SGBI. By signing, I agree to abide by all rules of SGBI,
NJSGA, 2015 NJSGA and those in which the facility where the NJSGHS will be held, have in place.
_____________________________________
Junior Signature
____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________________________
Supervising Agent (Refer to Rule H)
____________________________________
Date
**All entry forms, copy of registration papers and required fees must be postmarked by May 15,
2016 and mailed to:
SGBI c/o 2016 NJSGHS
P.O. Box 1257 Kingsville, TX 78364
We would also like to know the Exhibitor or Non-Exhibitor’s T-shirt size:
Circle one: T- shirt: Adult size: S M L XL XXL XXXL XXXXL
Youth size: S M L XL
TENT INFORMATION (Show would like you to provide tent information to assist with outside stalling)
Tent (rent or own)
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Yes or No (circle one)
Size:
OFFICIAL HEIFER ENTRY FORM
2016 NATIONAL JUNIOR SANTA GERTRUDIS HEIFER SHOW
Exhibitor Name: ______________________________________ Herd No.__________________
ANIMAL ENTRIES (One page per exhibitor – make additional entries if needed)
1) Name of Heifer______________________________ Registration # _________________
Animal ID/Brand___________________________ Date of Birth____________________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # _______________
Class #_______________
Class # ______________
**All entry forms, copy of registration papers and required fees must be postmarked by May 15, 2016
Mailed to SGBI c/o NJSGHS 2016, PO Box 1257, Kingsville, TX 78364
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Santa Gertrudis Breeders International
Rules & Regulations
Approved Santa Gertrudis
Open and Junior Shows
1. All exhibits of Santa Gertrudis breeding cattle must be registered or recorded (50% - 75% with one
parent a registered Santa Gertrudis), meeting the requirements for registration or recordation as
outlined in the Santa Gertrudis Rules and Regulations for Registration, and shall be governed by the last
revised version of the Rules and Regulations for Approved Santa Gertrudis Open and Junior Shows as
approved by the Board of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, PO Box 1257, Kingsville, TX 78364. A
copy may be obtained by contacting the association or viewed at www.santagertrudis.com.
2. Each owner must be a member in good standing with SGBI. No outstanding balances on an active or
junior members account.
3. ALL animals accepted for exhibition in an SGBI sanctioned show are subject to inspection at each show between
arrival on grounds and prior to entering the show ring. The inspection will be conducted by a committee
comprised of two (2) members of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and one (1) from the Breed Standards
Committee.
4. Heifers twenty-four (24) months of age or older must be safe in calf as verified by a graduate
veterinarian or have produced a live, Santa Gertrudis sired calf with that calf at side meeting the
Standard of Excellence and the calf must be registered by thirty (30) days of age. If the animal is open
due to being an embryo transfer program this fact must be verified by a written statement signed by a
licensed embryo technician in order to show.
5. All late summer yearling bulls and older must be exhibited with a nose ring or nose clip.
6. All animals must be registered or recorded and PERMANENTLY identified before the show with a brand ID or an
ear tattoo.
7. JUNIOR OWNERS AND POSSESSION RULE
a. To be eligible to compete in SGBI approved junior shows, animal(s) must be registered or recorded
in the name of the junior member. This registered or recorded junior must feed, fit, care for and
show the animal entered. Ownership deadline is April 1st for all animals born January 1st of the
previous year and thereafter and November 1st for all other animals of the preceding years.
b. Juniors participating in Open Shows are allowed and encouraged. Entry must be shown by owner or
family member (sister, brother, mother, grandparent, legal guardian, relative by blood). No animal
may be fitted or shown by any open exhibitor at any time during the junior’s ownership period. An
exception is transportation, feed, and care to a show for the duration of the show. In the event of
an emergency another junior member may show the animal with the approval of the Shows and
Exhibits Chairman or his/her representative.
8. FITTING
a. Purebred fitting – All purebred animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire
body, legs, and tail with no foreign objects attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the
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animal’s conformation or change its appearance. Exhibitors failing to abide by this rule will not be
allowed to show.
Specifically, all hair must be brushed down slick; head clipped smooth; underline clipped blending
sides; udder and teats clipped with no long hair to emphasize udder; ears clipped as to
environmental and local standards; neck and brisket clipped; body clip using common sense as to
season; leg hair clipped and do not leave long from hock or knee to hoof; tail head clipped; pull
switch or brush out (no ball, etc.) trim tail to personal preference.
b. Star Five fitting – Star Five exhibits are not subject to purebred clipping rules. Entries are to be fitted
blow and go. Hair may be brushed according to preference with no foreign substances/fitting
materials on any part of the body.
9. Each animal exhibited must be exhibited with the correct age and shown in the class corresponding with
their correct age.
10. Entries in each class will be placed 1, 2, 3, etc. Animals are to be presented in descending order
according to age.
11. Polled classes will be entered at the same time as class entries are required by each show. Animals will
be lined up according to age for the judge. To be eligible to show in Best of Polled, animals must be
slick polled with no scurs, no scars, no dehorning and with no evidence of horny tissue.
12. Classes with over thirty (30) entries will be divided into sections and section winners return for final
placing.
13. The judge SHOULD be an SGBI approved judge.
14. Dress for exhibitors participating in SGBI sanctioned Open and Junior shows shall be of neat and clean
clothing of collared shirts with sleeves, belts, no midriffs showing and appropriate footwear – no tennis
shoes. Exhibitors may wear hats or go bareheaded – no caps.
15. Each animal shall be presented in the show ring in its natural conformation and structure without
alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical,
electrical, other appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning.
Additionally, no pumping or filling of any animal with a liquid, air, or any other substance is allowed.
ALL animals and exhibitors found to be in violation of this rule will be banned for life from showing at
SGBI approved shows.
16. If entries are not properly fitted and good herdsman ship followed, the owner may be asked to not
display their cattle until adhering to the proper procedures as outlined in our herdsman ship paper.
17. Every exhibitor, in consideration of his/her entry being accepted, agrees to submit any animal so
entered by him/her to inspection and agrees to have such animal submitted to any tests as may be
designated and requested by the Shows and Exhibits Committee, or the authorized representative of
the relevant show or fair, and agrees that the conclusions reached by the committee/representative as
to whether such animal is unethically fitted or over age, shall be final, without recourse, against SGBI
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and designated personnel. Any false representation, interference or unprofessional conduct on the part
of any exhibitor will be dealt with by the Shows and Exhibits Committee according to the equities in the
case.
18. For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in any SGBI approved show, each exhibitor
hereby releases SGBI, its officers, directors and representatives from negligence, any and all claims,
suits and judgments, either past, present or future, arising from or connected with the administration of
use of such test or examination and the resulting decision therefrom.
19. Any exhibitor desiring to dispute or challenge the results of any test, exam or show rule enforcement, as
applied by his/her animals, shall do so in accordance with procedures established by the rules of the
association. This refers to, but is not limited to, the procedures to file protest and appeals process.
20. APPEALS:
a. The Chairman of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and the Vice-President of Youth Activities in
conjunction with the person(s) responsible for coordinating the individual shows will continue to be
primarily vested with authority to determine whether animals entered in shows meet the standards
formally approved by the Breed Standards Committee.
b. In the event the Vice-President of Youth Activities or individual show coordinating official
disqualifies an animal from participating in a youth show and the exhibitor wants to appeal the
disqualification, the appeal process outlined below must be followed.
c. In the event the Chairman of Shows and Exhibits or individual show coordinating official disqualifies
an animal from participating in a sanctioned show, and the exhibitor wants to appeal the
disqualification, the appeal process outlined below must be followed.
d. Additionally, any exhibitor participating in an individual youth show or other SGBI sanctioned show
that wants to appeal a breed standards disqualification decision by either the Vice-President for
Youth Activities/youth show coordinating official or the Chairman of Shows and Exhibits/show
coordinating official must follow the appeals process outlined below.
Appeals Committee
The Appeals Committee will be comprised by the following three (3) members – the Vice-President of
Breed Improvement, the Vice-President of Marketing and Promotions and the Executive Director of
SGBI. All three (3) members must be present to constitute a quorum. All decisions rendered by the
Appeals Committee will be binding and final for all appeals submitted to the committee.
Appeals Procedure
a. All qualification/disqualification appeals and appropriate supporting documentation submitted by
exhibitors must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of SGBI. The written appeal must
be accompanied by a $200 process fee. No waivers will be granted to the requirements for written
appeals and the up-front $200 fee.
b. Exhibitors must file written appeals postmarked or via e-mail with five (5) business days following
the date of the show governing the qualification/disqualification decision by the primary officials
(Vice-President of Youth Activities/show coordinating official or Chairman of Shows and
Exhibits/event coordinating official).
c. The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating meetings of the Appeals Committee and
forwarding copies of the appeal and supporting documentation to the other committee members.
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d. The Appeals Committee will render a final decision within five (5) business days following receipt of
the written appeal, appropriate supporting documentation and the $200 fee.
e. In the event an exhibitor appeals a disqualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals
Committee approves the exhibitor’s appeal, the animal covered by the appeal will be qualified to
participate in all future SGBI sanctioned events.
f. In the event an exhibitor appeals a disqualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals
Committee disapproves the exhibitor’s appeal, the animal covered by the appeal will be
disqualified from participating in future SGBI sanctioned events. Additionally, any points or awards
previously given to the owner of the animal will be forfeited.
g. In the event an exhibitor appeals a qualification decision by the primary official and the Appeals
Committee rules that the animal covered by the appeal does not meet breed standards, the
covered animal will be disqualified from participating in future shows and the owner of the animal
will forfeit any points and awards previously granted.
21. PROCEDURES TO FILE PROTEST:
1. File protest with show that infraction occurred. Follow their protest rules
2. File the same protest with the Shows and Exhibits Committee. Contact the chairman.
3. Three (3) SGBI members in good standing must sign the protest.
4. All protests must be in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $100.00, cash or certified check,
which will be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the
complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the Shows and Exhibits Committee within twentyfour (24) hours after the occasion for such protest.
5. Order of hearing a protest:
a. Chairman of Shows and Exhibits Committee
b. Action by Shows and Exhibits Committee
c. Final action by Board of Directors
d. Follow appeal procedure as outlined in Rules and Regulations.
6.
All rules and regulations that have been properly protested to the Shows and Exhibits Committee
shall be subject to the following penalties:
a. Loss of premium money.
b. Loss of awards.
c. Suspension from showing the subject animal as deemed necessary. Penalty may be for one
(1) show, two (2) shows or three (3) Shows, or as long as deemed necessary for the offense.
d. Suspension of the exhibitor being the same as other SGBI Rules and penalties.
22. Failure to adhere to each show’s specific rules shall also be subject to these penalties. Proper protest
procedures must be adhered to according to that particular show’s rules. SGBI will follow each show’s
rules, and any action taken by a show will be upheld by SGBI in relation to its bearing on our point show
system.
23. DISQUALIFICATIONS:
* An exhibitor who has been disqualified from competition in any livestock show or has had a premium
withheld or withdrawn on the grounds of rule violation(s) will not be allowed to compete in other
shows. This shall include, but not limited to, disqualification for fraud, misrepresentation, unethical
fitting or deception.
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*
*
*
Judging procedures will NOT be interrupted for protest investigation. Depending on the basis of the
protest, a decision may be withheld until a thorough investigation is completed. No complaint or
appeal regarding a judge’s decision or method of selection will be considered.
Show officials may excuse an exhibitor from the ring and exclude them from further competition if an
exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by their representative interferes or shows disrespect to a
judge or show official.
In the event that an exhibitor or animal is disqualified after they have been awarded premiums or
awards, the exhibitor or animal placing immediately below them may be moved up to fill the vacated
position at the discretion of the Shows and Exhibits Committee.
24. RULES FOR HIGH POINT AWARDS:
a. For each point show, first place class winner will receive two (2) points; second place class winner
receives one (1) point; Division Champion receives three (3) points; Reserve Division Champion
receives two (2) points; Grand Champion receives five (5) points and Reserve Grand Champion
receives four (4) points; Best of Polled receives one (1) point but does not count toward overall
points.
b. Get of Sire and Produce of Dam points go toward Exhibitor/Breeder of the Year Awards.
c. Points will stay with animal if sold.
d. The Sire and Dame of the Year should have points from at least two (2) different offspring.
e. All points earned at the National Open Show are to be doubled.
25. DNA Testing
SGBI and its representatives have the authority to require such tests as they deem necessary to verify
the accuracy of the classification, pedigree of exhibited animals, and parentage verification of Star 5,
including calves exhibited at the side of any female. “Said authority shall extend to and cover the
enforcement of all show rules as adopted by SGBI.”
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