Youth Educational Contests

Mini Rex National Show 2005

Youth Educational Contests Rules

 

·        All entries must have rabbits as the central focus.

·        Youth may enter only one item in each class (for example, a youth member can enter one poster and one display).

·        Entries in poster, photography, creative writing, and arts and crafts must have been created in the 12 months prior to the show.  These entries must be checked in at the Youth Educational Contest table by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

·        Youth competing in best dressed bunny, showmanship, written test, and speaking must be signed up at the Youth Educational Contest table by 9:00 p.m. on April 1, and be present to compete on Saturday, April 2.  Time and location for these contests will be posted at the Youth Educational Contest table.

·        Contests will be broken into age divisions for judging.  Age will be determined as of April 1, 2005. Age divisions:


·        Pre-juniors: up to age 8

·        Juniors: ages 9 to 11

·        Intermediates: ages 12 to 13

·        Seniors: ages 14 to 18

·        Ribbons will be awarded by placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), with a champion exhibit from each category, regardless of the age division (example, best photo from all photos, color and black and white).

·        Sweepstakes award will be given for each age division for overall most points in educational contests.  Sweepstakes winners will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening.

·        Please see specific contest information under each category.

·        For more information, email the Youth Educational Contest chairperson, Karen Morgan, at MorganJKKL@msn.com, or call 254-938-3045.

·        The Youth Educational Contest Committee will make every effort to take care of all entries, but cannot be held liable for damage or loss.

 

 

Category A: Informational Poster or Display

p                   Poster Contest

p                   Exhibit or Display (please specify dimensions)

                       

Category B: Photography

·          Photo can be any size up to 8x10; photo should be mounted on matt board or foam board; frames and glass not recommended. Velco will be attached to the back of the photo at the contest for display purposes. Names and age should be written on the back of the photo.

·          A photo story should be 6 to 9 photos mounted on poster board or matt board that tell a story; with or without captions.

p                   Color

p                   Black and White

p                   Photo Story

       

Category C: Creative Writing

·          Must be written by the entrant; entrant may have assistance with typing the entry; may be illustrated. Name and age should be on a cover page that will be covered for judging purposes.

p                   Short Story

p                   Prose or Poetry

       

Category D: Arts and Crafts

p                   Visual Art

·          Drawing or painting; recommended to be mounted on poster board or matt board; frames and glass not recommended. Name and age should be on the back of the entry.

p                   Craft

·          Ceramics, woodworking, textiles, paper art, clay, recycled, other.

 

Category E: Best Dressed Bunny

p                   Best Dressed Bunny

 

Category F:  Showmanship

·          The 4-H Showmanship Guidelines will be used as an evaluation tool.

p                   Showmanship

 

Category G: Public Speaking

·          Maximum time 12 minutes. Contestants will be judged on presentation and content.

p                   Speech

p                   Illustrated talk or method demonstration

·          May be an individual or a team of two; age division determined by eldest.

 

Category H:  Written Test

·          Written test will cover information from, but not exclusively, the ARBA Standard of Perfection, Domestic Rabbits Journal, and the National Mini Rex News. Questions will evaluate knowledge of the breed as well as information about the National Mini Rex Rabbit Club.

p                   Written Test


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