JUDGING, SKILL, & IDENTIFICATION CONTESTS
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
While a contest is in progress, a contestant shall not communicate with others, except as directed by the Superintendent in charge of the contest. Participants will be informed of regulations at the beginning of each contest.
4-H members are eligible to participate in judging, skill and identification contests regardless of project enrollment.
The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19.
In all events/classes where an exhibitor’s presence is required, the exhibitor (4-H/FFA) is required to wear the officially approved County 4-H/FFA T-Shirt. This would even include interview judging of static exhibits. The only exception to this rule are exhibitors participating in Favorite Foods Review, Music, and Presentation Contests. These exhibitors have the option of wearing business casual with the official 4-H chevron or FFA emblem attached.
DIVISION 501 - HORTICULTURE JUDGING
The Horticulture Judging Contest will be held on Tuesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the Boone County Event Center, Fairgrounds, Albion.
Contestants will not be allowed to touch any plant materials.
Participants will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions.
F501003 SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year.
F501004 JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year.
DIVISION 501 - LIVESTOCK JUDGING
The Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Round Robin Showmanship Contest.
F501006 SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year.
F501007 JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year.
DIVISION 501 - HORSE JUDGING
The Horse Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 a.m. in the horse arena at the fairgrounds.
F501008 SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 12 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year.
F501009 JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11 & under before January 1, of the current calendar year.
DIVISION 501 - TRACTOR OPERATORS CONTEST
Sunday, June 1, 1:30 p.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion
The contest will be conducted according to the rules set forth in the “Nebraska 4-H Tractor Operator’s Contest,” (EC7-56-77). Ribbons will be awarded by purple, blue, red and white groups.
F501010 JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11, 12 & 13 before January 1, of the current calendar year
F501011 SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 14 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year
DIVISION 501 - ATV CONTEST
Sunday, June 1, 1:30 p.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion
F501012 JUNIOR DIVISION: Ages 11, 12, & 13 years before January 1, of the current calendar year
F501013 SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 14 & above before January 1, of the current calendar year
DIVISION 501 - BICYCLE RODEO
Sunday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. - Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion
GENERAL INFORMATION:
4-H members in Boone County are eligible to compete in the Bicycle Rodeo. There is no senior division.
The rodeo will consist of no more than 6 (six) events. These events are subject to change on a yearly basis. Check with the Extension Office for course patterns.
Examples of Events, but not limited to, include:
1. Newspaper Toss - A rider follows a marked lane and throws a newspaper at a bullseye target located 10 to 15 feet away. The target consists of three circles marked on the pavement. Each rider will throw three papers. The riders with the most points will win the event.
2. Marble Drop - This event tests the ability of the rider to ride in a straight line while dropping marbles into cans. Five cans are placed in a straight line six feet apart. A lane is marked on the left side of the cans and the rider must stay in this lane as he rides by the cans and drops the marbles in. Coffee cans will be used in the beginner division and soup cans in the junior division.
3. Figure Eight - Must not break pattern or let feet touch the ground. Penalty for breaking pattern.
4. Obstacle Course - Must not break pattern or let feet touch the ground. Penalty for breaking pattern.
5. Safety Quiz - (possible for Junior Division).
F501014 JUNIOR DIVISION - Ages 8-11 before January 1 of the current calendar year. Must be enrolled in 4-H.
I900001 CLOVER KIDS - Ages 5-7 before January 1 of the current calendar year. Must be enrolled in 4-H.