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2015 YFC RALLYSCHEDULE OF COMPETITIONS

CARCASE JUDGING SUNDAY 12 th APRIL 2015

at PJ King, Court Farm, Whaddon, GLOS, GL4 0UGby kind permission of the King family

PRE RALLYSUNDAY 3 RD MAY 2015

at Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RDby kind permission of the Marsh family

COUNTY YFC RALLYSATURDAY 23 rd MAY 2015

at Cullabine Farm, Dumbleton, Evesham,WR11 7TJby kind permission of the Day family

COMPLETED RALLY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM TO BE BROUGHT TO YFC COUNTY OFFICEON WEDNESDAY, 8th APRIL 2015 (the same evening as the Executive Committee Meeting)

BY THE CLUB CHAIRMAN OR SECRETARY AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

at 7.00pm – CIRENCESTER, CORSE, GLOUCESTER, HARTPURY COLLEGE, NEWENT,PAINSWICK, TEWKESBURY and WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN

at 7.30pm – MORETON-IN-MARSH, OLVESTON, RAU, SODBURY VALE, SOUTH BEAUFORT, WINCHCOMBE and WOTTON & DURSLEY VALE

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO STAY UNTIL AFTER THE EXECUTIVE MEETING SO THAT ALL QUERIES CAN BE CHECKED THOROUGHLY – FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY INCUR

PENALTIES

If you have any queries concerning the contents of this schedule please contact:County Organiser, YFC Office, Agriculture House, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, GL2 9AS

Tel: (01452) 526032 E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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GENERAL RULES

1. The competitions are open to Young Farmers' Clubs affiliated to the Gloucestershire Federation. Remember it is not in the sprit of YFC competition to compete for more than one county in competition year.

2. All staging and articles displayed to be the work of members registered in the County Office.SENIORS: 26 years of age or under on 01.09.14INTERMEDIATES: 21 years of age or under on 01.09.14JUNIORS: 16 years of age or under on 01.09.14Non-members will not be allowed to compete. Members will be asked to show their current photo membership card for all competitions.

3. Any entry or competitor not conforming to the rules or to the schedule is subject to disqualification and will not receive any marks. Competitors will also be disqualified if exhibits or part thereof are removed before the end of the afternoon presentation. Anyone found competing in an unfit state will be disqualified.

4. Presentation of Junior Prize Cards and Trophies and a number of Senior Trophies will take place at approximately 5.00pm. Presentation of the remaining Senior Trophies will take place at the Rally Dance. All marks, awards and presentations will be subject to alteration and subsequent checking of marks and score sheets. NB All Clubs are responsible for engraving of trophies etc.

5. It is essential that the site is left in a perfectly clean and tidy condition and each Club will be allocated a section for which they will be responsible for clearing. Clearing may start after the afternoon presentation and failure to report or to clear the area will result in 100 marks being deducted from the Club's total.

6. In the event of bad weather conditions or any unforeseen difficulties, any competition not held or completed on Rally Day will not receive any marks towards the Rally Shields. The holding of competitions or otherwise will be at the Judges' discretion.

7. RALLY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM TO BE BROUGHT TO YFC COUNTY OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL 2015 BY THE CLUB CHAIRMAN OR SECRETARY IN THE EVENING AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

at 7.00pm - CIRENCESTER, CORSE, GLOUCESTER, HARTPURY COLLEGE, NEWENT, PAINSWICK, TEWKESBURY and WESTBURY-ON-SEVERNat 7.30pm - MORETON-IN-MARSH, OLVESTON, RAU, SODBURY VALE, SOUTH BEAUFORT, WINCHCOMBE and WOTTON & DURSLEY VALE

ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A DEDUCTION OF 50 MARKS PER DAY, TO BE DEDUCTED FROM THE COUNTY RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD.

8. No one will be allowed to compete in a competition for which the Club has not made an entry.

9. WITHDRAWING FROM COMPETITIONS: Carcase entries – once entered you will not be able to withdraw from any competition due to

be held on Sunday 12th April 2015. Pre Rally Day entries may be withdrawn by written notice (e-mail accepted) to be received

in County Office on or before Friday 17th April 2015. Rally Day entries may be withdrawn by written notice (e-mail accepted) to be received in

County Office on or before Friday 6th May 2015.ENTRIES WITHDRAWN AFTER THESE DATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A DEDUCTION OF 50 MARKS FROM THE COMPETITION TO WHICH IT RELATES. The names of competitors may be changed at any time until the competition closes.

10. Failure to stage exhibits by the time stated may result in disqualification. Competitors arriving late for practical competitions will be required to finish the competition at the time stated by the steward.

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11. All equipment must be checked to the required safety standard, before arrival on site and will be the responsibility of the competitor.

12. The Judges’ decision is final. If there is a difference of opinion between judges and stewards the Chief Steward and/or Rally Chairman should be consulted for a final decision.

13. All exhibits remain the responsibility of the competitor – GFYFC or the site hosts do not accept any liability for loss, damage or theft of any item.

14. The YFC Rally Working Party Committee reserves the right to amend or cancel any of the foregoing general and following class rules. Any complaints regarding the staging of competitions must be made to the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman before judging.

15. Any competitor failing to show a valid photo membership card when requested to do so by the Competition Steward will be asked to get a temporary card from the Rally Office to prove they are a member and therefore insured on the YFC database the charge for this is £5.

16. Applications for new or replacement membership cards must be received in the County Office at least seven days before the date of competition.

17. Helping members with learning disabilities; GFYFC seeks the inclusion of the full membership in all its endeavours. Should a member require assistance to compete at a County final due to disability (learning/physical), every effort shall be made to ensure inclusion of the individual with dignity, respect and confidentiality. GFYFC requests prior knowledge of assistance required in order to maximise the benefit to the individual.

18. The completion of a Parental Consent form for members under the age of 18 is the responsibility of the Club and must be available on the day of the competition.

19. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalised.A deduction of 20% of the mark awarded will be made for any exhibit oversized by any amount.

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GENERAL RULES CARCASE, LIVESTOCK & MILKING

SUBJECT TO ANY SUBSEQUENT RULINGS FROM DEFRA

All competitors, Senior, Intermediate and Junior, will be limited to enter up to two lines of live stockjudging throughout the Rally competitions.

All competitors, Senior, Intermediate and Junior, will be limited to enter only one carcase competition.

On Sunday 3rd May 2015 members judging Livestock and Milking must take it upon themselves to give their reasons promptly and arrive at the milking by 3.00pm.

All competitors must wear white coats.

Each ring of stock will be marked ABXY.

In each competition competitors will be required to place one ring of stock and give reasons on their placings. No one other than the judges and steward will be allowed in the designated area before the competition starts, under penalty of disqualification.

Competitors will be allowed ten minutes for judging and two minutes for giving reasons. Two marks will be deducted for every 15 seconds taken over that time. Competitors must not leave the competition until they have given their reasons and a “cut-off” time will be given to competitors on the day of the competition.

Competitors will then be called by the steward to give their reasons and must go forward immediately.

While giving their reasons, competitors will be permitted to consult notes that they have made on the card provided, but reasons given without frequent reference to notes carry greater weight with the judges when awarding marks

No cards, notebooks or paper other than those provided may be used on penalty of disqualification.

Competitors may not communicate by word or sign with other competitors or with any onlookers during the time of the competition under penalty of disqualification.

To ensure a disease free status would all competitors please make sure that they have disinfected, clean waterproof boots or shoes, clothes/overalls for all live and dead stock competitions. Failure to adhere to this ruling may jeopardise venues for the future.

Scores for Carcase and Live Stockjudging will not be available until after the Presentation of Awards on Saturday 23 May 2015. Result cards detailing breakdown of individual marks will be forwarded to your Club Secretary after Rally Day.

GUIDELINES ON REASON GIVING AND JUDGING OF ALL TYPES OF LIVESTOCKARE AVAILABLE FROM COUNTY OFFICE (01452 526032)

TO ENSURE A DISEASE FREE STATUS WOULD ALL COMPETITORSPLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE DISINFECTED, CLEAN WATERPROOF BOOTS OR SHOES,

CLOTHES/OVERALLS FOR ALL LIVE AND DEAD STOCK COMPETITIONS.FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS RULING MAY JEOPARDISE VENUES FOR THE FUTURE


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PROGRAMME OF COMPETITIONS

COMP. NO

COMPETITION THEME DATE TIME

i YFC Rally Setting Up - TBA

Carcase Judging

1 Beef Carcase Judging (Senior)

- Sunday 12th April 5.00pm

2 Beef Carcase Judging (Intermediate)


A Beef Carcase Judging(Junior)


3 Lamb Carcase Judging (Senior)


4 Lamb Carcase Judging (Intermediate)


B Lamb Carcase Judging(Junior)


5 Pig Carcase Judging (Senior)


6 Pig Carcase Judging (Intermediate)


C Pig Carcase Judging(Junior)


Pre Rally

7 Club Minute Book - Brought to Pre Rally on Saturday 3rd May for judging

9.30am

8 Club Yearbook - Brought to Pre Rally on Saturday 3rd May for judging

9.30am

9 Stockjudging Horses(Senior)

- Sunday 3rd May 9.00am

10 Stockjudging Horses(Intermediate)


D Stockjudging Horses(Junior)


11 Dairy Stockjudging(Senior)


12 Dairy Stockjudging(Intermediate)


E Dairy Stockjudging(Junior)


13 Pig Judging(Senior)


14 Pig Judging(Intermediate)


F Pig Judging(Junior)


15 Sheep Judging(Senior)


16 Sheep Judging(Intermediate)


G Sheep Judging(Junior)


17 Beef Judging(Senior)


18 Beef Judging(Intermediate)


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COMPETITION THEME DATE TIME

H Beef Judging(Junior)


19 Fence Erecting - Sunday 3rd May 10.00am

20 Efficiency with Safety Sunday 3rd May 10.00am

21 Assault course Sunday 3rd May 10.45am

22 Farm Valuation - Sunday 3rd May 11.15am

I Junior Woodwork Sunday 3rd May 12.00 noon

23 Mock Auction - Sunday 3rd May 12.45

24 Sports day races Sunday 3rd May 1.00pm

25 Tug-of-War (men’s) - Sunday 3rd May Weigh in 1.30pm. Start at 2.00pm

26 Tug-of-War (ladies) - Sunday 3rd May Weigh in 1.30pm. Start at 2.00pm

J Tug-of-War (mixed 12 – 17)

- Sunday 3rd May Weigh in 1.30pm. Start at 2.00pm

27 Milking (Senior) - Sunday 3rd May 2.45pm

28 Milking (Intermediate) - Sunday 3rd May 2.45pm

29 Advertising Display Board

- Sign to erected 12 days before Rally Day

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30 Main Exhibit Celebration of Monopoly Saturday 23rd May Displayed by 9.30am

31 Cube Exhibit Family Milestones Saturday 23rd May Displayed by 9.30am

K Junior Exhibit The Royal Family Saturday 23rd May Displayed by9.30am

32 Photography (Senior) Take a Chance Saturday 23rd May Staged by 9.30am

33 Photography (Intermediate)

Portrait, Landscape, Close up

Saturday 23rd May Staged by 9.30am

L Photography (Junior) Guess who? Saturday 23rd May Staged by 9.30am

34 Metalwork Large Scale Monopoly Playing Piece


35 Craft (Senior) Family Garden Sculpture


M Craft (Junior) Painted Boxed Canvas Saturday 23rd May Staged by9.30am

N Lunchbox (Junior) Lorry Driver’s Lunch Box

Saturday 23rd May Staged by9.30am

36 Big bake off (Senior) Filled Showstopper Loaf Saturday 23rd May Staged by9.30am

37 Big bake off (intermediate)

Battenberg Cake Saturday 23rd May Staged by9.30am

O Big bake off (Junior) Dominos Shortbread Saturday 23rd May Staged by9.30am

38 Needlework Patchwork Quilt Saturday 23rd May Staged by 9.30am

39 Cookery (Intermediate)

Anniversary Celebration – Main Dish

Saturday 23rd May 9.30am

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P Cake Decorating (Junior)

Playing Cards Saturday 23rd May 9.30am

40 Floral Art (Senior) Wedding Table Arrangement


41 Woodwork – Senior Garden Game Saturday 23rd May 9.45am

42 Cookery (Senior) Anniversary Celebration - Dessert


43 Cake Decorating (Intermediate)

Board Game Saturday 23rd May 10.45pm

Q Floral Art (Junior) Men’s Designer Buttonhole


44 Sheep Shearing (Senior)

- Saturday 23rd May 11.45am

45 Sheep Shearing (Intermediate)

- Saturday 23rd May 11.45am

46 Craft (Intermediate) Making an Outfit for a Family Celebration


47 Comedy sports commentary

- Saturday 23rd May 12.15pm

48 YFC’s Got Talent - Saturday 23rd May 12.15pm

49 Boys Cookery Ready Steady Cook Saturday 23rd May 12.15pm

50 Floral Art (Intermediate)

Door Hanging or Wreath for Family Occasion

Saturday 23rd May 12.15pm

51 Cake Decorating (Senior)

Wedding Cake Saturday 23rd May 12.15pm

52 Line dancing - Saturday 23rd May 13.15pm

53 Act out a bedtime story


R Cookery (Junior) Anniversary Celebration - Starter

Saturday 23rd May 13.15pm

54 Blind sheepdog trials - Saturday 23rd May 13.45pm

55 Salsa dancing - Saturday 23rd May 14.15pm

56 Charity and Environment


57 Bang in a post - Saturday 23rd May 14.30pm

58 How many can you fit in…


59 Charades - Saturday 23rd May 15.15pm

60 Scrabble countdown - Saturday 23rd May 15.15pm

61 Chairwoman’s challenge


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AWARDSA.C. BELTING TROPHY awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Fencing Competition.

L A HALL CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Farm Valuation competition.

MRS G R COBB MILKING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Intermediate Milking competition.

GWYNNE HOLFORD CHALLENGE SHIELD awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Senior Milking competition.

DEREK DAFFURN HORSE JUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Horse Judging competition (Senior or Intermediate).

THE SIMON MIDDLE JUNIOR PIG JUDGING CHALLENGE CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Junior Pig Stockjudging competition.

ROYAL WILTSHIRE BACON PIG JUDGING CHALLENGE CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Pig Stockjudging competition (Senior or Intermediate).

PULLEN JUNIOR SHEEP JUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Junior Sheep Stockjudging competition.

J PEARCE POPE & SONS SHEEP JUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Sheep Stockjudging competition (Senior or Intermediate).

AGRICULTURAL CENTRAL TRADING LTD CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Junior Beef Stockjudging competition.

BRUTON KNOWLES & CO BEEF JUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Beef Stockjudging competitions (Senior or Intermediate).

CLEEVE FARM JUNIOR DAIRY STOCKJUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Junior Dairy Stockjudging competition.

CADBURY STOCKJUDGING CUP awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Dairy Stockjudging competition (Senior or Intermediate).

FAIRFORD CARCASE STOCKJUDGING CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in all Carcase Judging in the Senior and Intermediate Sections.

KINGSCOTE STOCKJUDGING CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in all ‘Live’ Stockjudging in the Senior and Intermediate Sections.

ENVIRONMENTAL CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Environmental competition.

CHARITY CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Charity competition.

LISTERS TROPHY awarded to the individual obtaining the highest marks in the Shearing competition.

WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN CUP awarded to the team winning the Men’s Tug of War competition.

OLGA STEWART FLOWER ARRANGEMENT TROPHY awarded to the Club obtaining the highest total marks in the Floral Art competitions (Senior, Intermediate and Junior).

SINGER TROPHY awarded to the club obtaining the highest aggregate marks in Needlework, Senior Craft and Intermediate Craft competitions.

NFU MUTUAL INSURANCE SOCIETY'S GIRLS' CUP (Home Crafts) awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the, Cookery (except Boy’s Cookery), Floral Art and Cake Decoration & Bake Off.

PAULS & WHITE LTD CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Junior Exhibit.

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BREAD BOARD awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Senior Exhibit.

A N WAKEFIELD RALLY PROGRESS CUP awarded to the Club that makes the greatest increase in percentage of marks obtained of the total possible in the Senior & intermediate Sections, compared with the previous year. It is a condition that a Club must have competed in the previous year's YFC Rally.

NORTHERN GROUP CUP awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Intermediate and Senior Section in proportion to their current membership on the day of the Rally.

JUNIOR STOCKJUDGING SHIELD awarded to the Club gaining the highest marks in Junior Stockjudging and Carcase Judging competitions.

C DANCE TROPHY awarded to the Club that makes the greatest increase in percentage of marks obtained of the total possible in the Junior Section, compared with the previous year. It is a condition that a Club must have competed in the previous year's YFC Rally.

JUNIOR CHALLENGE SHIELD awarded to the Club obtaining the highest aggregate number of marks in the Junior Section.

Cups to be awarded in the evening

FUN CUP awarded to the Club with the highest marks in the Fun Section.

SENIOR CHALLENGE SHIELD awarded to the Club obtaining the highest marks in the Senior and Intermediate Sections.

COUNTY RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD awarded to the Club obtaining the highest overall marks in the Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Fun Sections combined.

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YFC Rally Setting Up COMP i

Date:

For set-up representatives will be direction by the Rally Chairman for one of the following days or other tasks as directed:

Thursday 21st MayFriday 22nd MaySaturday 23rd May

Marks:

Maximum 400 per clubMaximum of 400 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 The following scale of marking will be observed for the provision on the below:-

2 people to set up 2 × 50

2 people for stewarding 2 × 50

2 people for clear up 2 × 50

Total 300

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Representatives do not have to be members of the club; they can be supporters, parents, ex-members, anyone as long as they are willing.

Each Club may gain 50 marks per representative and/or item (as stipulated) supplied to the Rally or associated days.

4 Rally Chairman, Chief Steward or their representative will advise clubs with designated set-up tasks in advance of when they are needed. Every effort will be made to work around club locations and preferences..

5 The following people are not eligible to gain points: County Chairman, County Vice Chairman, Finance Chairman, Activities & Development Chairman, Rally Chairman.

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Cake and flower arrangement are required for Rally day only.

On arrival on site it is the responsibility of the representatives to find the Chief Steward/Rally Chairman and sign in their selves or their cake/flowers.

8 On completion of the task(s) the representative will be responsible for finding the steward and signing off.

9 Failure to provide representatives or items will result in 50 points being deducted per person/per item (a potential maximum loss of 400 marks).

Although the above is what clubs can do to gain additional points towards cup, please remember this is our Rally and any help any person or clubs can offer will be very gratefully received!

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CARCASE Judging

Sunday 12th April 2015

at PJ King, Court Farm, Whaddon, GLOS, GL4 0UGby kind permission of the King family

Competitions

Beef, Lamb & Pig Carcase

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Carcase Judging – Lamb,Pig & Beef: Senior, Intermediate & Junior BEEF: Comps 1(S), 2(I), A(J)

LAMB: Comps 3(S), 4(I), B(J) PIG: Comps 5(S), 6(I), C(J)

Date: Sunday 12th April 2015Time: Booking in at 17.00Venue:

Court Farm, Whaddon, Gloucester, GL4 0UG

Entries:

Each Club may enter ONE competitor per age category in Senior and Intermediate and TWO competitors at Junior.. Senior member must be aged 26 years of age or under on 1st

September 2014, Intermediate Members must be aged 21 years of age or under on 1 st

September 2014, Junior members must be aged 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks:

Maximum 100 marks per competitor. Maximum of 300 marks towards the Junior Stockjudging Shield for juniorMaximum of 300 marks towards the C Dance Trophy for juniorMaximum of 300 marks towards the Junior Challenge Shield for junior

Maximum of 600 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 600 marks towards the Northern Group Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 600 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shield for senior and intermediate

Maximum of 900 marks towards the Fairford Carcase CupMaximum of 900 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1

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Individual competitors may only enter one carcase competition.

Each competitor will be required to judge ONE ring of FOUR Carcases (designated A, B, X, Y), place in order of merit and give verbal reasons to the Judge on their placing. Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order that the competitor places the carcases. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. No other papers or literature may be taken in to the ring or used for writing reasons.

3 Competitors will be allowed TEN minutes for judging the carcases and TWO minutes for giving their verbal reasons to the Judge. Competitors taking more than their allotted time for their reasons will be penalised by the deduction of 2 marks for every 15 seconds or part thereof over time.

4 The following scale of marking will be observed:

Placing 50Reasons: Accuracy of Observation 25Comparison 15Style 10Total Per Competitor 100

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Only the highest Junior mark will carry through to the cups.

The Judge will give their reasons on their placings and differential points at the conclusion of the competition.

7 Competitors must wear clean white coats, clean waterproof footwear and suitable protective headwear.




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Members awarded 1st and 2nd place will be invited to represent our county at the Three Counties Show

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PRE RALLY

Sunday 3rd May 2015

at Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

by kind permission of the Marsh family

Competitions

Club Minute Book Club Year Book

All live Stock JudgingFence ErectingMock Auction

Efficiency with safetyFarm Valuation

Tug of WarMilking

Sports Day RacesAssault Course

Junior Woodwork

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Club Minute Book COMP 7

Date: Saturday 3rd May 2015Time: To be handed to the Pre Rally office before 13.00Entries: Each club MUST enter their Minute Book containing the minutes from the past 12 months.

Marks: Maximum 200 per entry Maximum of 200 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 200 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 200 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 200 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each Club MUST enter their MINUTE BOOK containing a recorded account of the Club's

meetings over the past twelve months (Club meetings only, not Committee meetings). NOTE: ONLY THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS' RECORD WILL BE JUDGED, BUT THE BOOK MAY CONTAIN PAST YEARS' MINUTES.

2 Minute Books will not be displayed at the Rally, but results and comment cards will be displayed.


Content 100Layout 75Overall Presentation 25Total 200

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Books will be available for collection from the YFC Office after Rally Day.

Non submission of the club minute book will result in -100 marks

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Club Yearbook COMP 8

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015 Time: To be handed to the Pre Rally office before 13.00Entries: Each Club may enter ONE YEARBOOK to be made by members aged 26 years of age or

under on 1st September 2014

Marks: Maximum 200 per entryMaximum of 200 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 200 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 200 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 200 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 The Yearbook must contain the Club YFC Year for the past 12 months.

2 The Yearbook must be brought to Pre Rally Day (3rd May 2015) where it will be taken back to County Office for judging

3 Club Yearbooks will be taken to the YFC Rally for display, and any entries removed before end of afternoon presentation on that day will be disqualified.

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County would like to retain the books to promote your club at shows around the County throughout the Summer/Autumn. These books are a great tool for future

club publicity, so please try to enter.

The following scale of marking will be observed:

Content 100Layout 75Overall Presentation 25Total 200

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Stockjudging – Horses: Senior, Intermediate & Junior COMPS 8 (S), 9 (I) , D (J)

Date:Time:Venue:

Sunday 3rd May 2015Booking in at 9.00Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

Entries:

Each Club may enter ONE competitor per age category in Senior and Intermediate and TWO competitors at Junior. Senior member must be aged 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014, Intermediate Members must be aged 21 years of age and under on 1st September 2014, Junior members must be aged 16 years of age and under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

It should be noted that each competitor may only enter two lines of live stockjudging throughout the duration of the Rally competitions (unless also competing in the stockman of the year competition).

Marks:

Maximum 100 marks per Competitor. Maximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Stockjudging Shield for juniorMaximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance Trophy for juniorMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge Shield for junior

Maximum of 100 marks towards the Derek Daffurn Horse Judging Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 200 marks towards the Kingscote Stockjudging Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 200 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 200 marks towards the Northern Group Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 200 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shield for senior and intermediate

Maximum of 300 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldRules:1 Senior, Intermediate and Junior to judge ONE ring of FOUR horses.

2 Horses to be judged AS DIRECTED ON THE DAY.

3 Each competitor will be required to judge one ring of stock and give verbal reasons to the Judge on their placing. Competitors should be aware that all stock classification may change on the day, subject to availability, and that this may include the height of the horses.

5 Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order that the competitor places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. No other papers or literature may be taken in to the ring or used to write reasons.

6 Judging procedure will be under the rules as for NFYFC National Stock judging. No marks will be awarded for handling.

7 Timing:Horses will be paraded for three minutes then walked and trotted individually and finally

competitors will have 9 minutes to handle the horses. Two minutes for verbal reasons.

8 Competitors taking more than the allotted time for their reasons will be penalised by the deduction of 2 marks for every 15 seconds or part thereof over time.

9 The following scale of marking will be observed:Placing 50Reasons: Accuracy of Observation 25Comparison 15Style 10Total Per Competitor 100

10 The Judge will give their reasons on their placings and differential points at the conclusion of the competition.

11 Competitors must wear clean white coats and clean footwear.

TO ENSURE A DISEASE FREE STATUS WOULD ALL COMPETITORS

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PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE DISINFECTED, CLEAN WATERPROOF BOOTS OR SHOES, CLOTHES/OVERALLS FOR ALL LIVE AND DEAD STOCK COMPETITIONS.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS RULING MAY JEOPARDISE VENUES FOR THE FUTURESUBJECT TO ANY SUBSEQUENT RULINGS FROM DEFRA

Members placed 1st and 2nd will be invited to represent out county at the Three Counties Show

Stockjudging – Dairy, Pig, Sheep & Beef: Senior, Intermediate & Junior DAIRY Comps 11(S), 12(I), E(J)

PIG Comps 13(S), 14(I), F(J)

SHEEP Comps 15(S), 16(I), G(J)

BEEF Comps 17(S), 18(I), H(J)

Date:Time:Venue:

Sunday 3rd May 2015Booking in at 9.009.30Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

Entries:

Each Club may enter ONE competitor per age category in Senior and Intermediate and TWO competitors at Junior. Senior member must be aged 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014, Intermediate Members must be aged 21 years of age and under on 1st September 2014, Junior members must be aged 16 years of age and under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

It should be noted that each competitor may only enter two lines of live stockjudging throughout the duration of the Rally competitions (unless also competing in the stockman of the year competition).Only the highest junior mark will be carried forward.

Marks:

Maximum 100 marks per competitor.

Maximum of 100 marks towards The Simon Middle Junior Pig Judging Challenge Cup for Junior Pigs

Maximum of 100 marks towards the Royal Wiltshire Bacon Pig Judging Challenge Cup for Intermediate and Senior Pigs

Maximum of 100 marks towards the Pullen Junior Sheep Judging Cup for Junior SheepMaximum of 100 marks towards the J Pearce Pope & Sons Sheep Judging Cup for Intermediate and Senior Sheep

Maximum of 100 marks towards the Agricultural Central Trading Ltd Cup for the Junior BeefMaximum of 100 marks towards the Bruton Knowles & Co Beef Judging Cup for Intermediate and Senior Beef

Maximum of 100 marks towards the Cleeve Farm Junior Dairy Stockjudging Cup for Junior DairyMaximum of 100 marks towards the Cadbury Stockjudging Cup for Intermediate and Senior Dairy

Maximum of 400 marks towards the Junior Stockjudging Shield for juniorMaximum of 400 marks towards the C Dance Trophy for juniorMaximum of 400 marks towards the Junior Challenge Shield for junior

Maximum of 800 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 800 marks towards the Northern Group Cup for senior and intermediateMaximum of 800 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shield for senior and intermediate

Maximum of 1200 marks towards the Kingscote Stockjudging CupMaximum of 1200 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Senior, Intermediate and Junior to judge ONE ring of FOUR stock.

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2 Dairy and Sheep to be judged as COMMERCIAL BREEDING STOCK. Pigs to be judged AS DIRECTED ON THE DAY. Beef to be judged as COMMERCIAL BUTCHERS ANIMALS.

3 Each competitor will be required to judge one ring of stock and give verbal reasons to the Judge on their placing. Competitors should be aware that all stock classification may change on the day, subject to availability. Competitors should also be aware that the PIGS may be of a rare breed e.g. Gloucester Old Spot.

5 Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order that the competitor places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. No other papers or literature may be taken in to the ring or used for writing reasons.

6 Judging procedure will be under the rules as for NFYFC National Stock judging. No marks will be awarded for handling.

7 Timing: 10 minutes allowed for placing and two minutes for verbal reasons.




Winners of each age group in the Dairy will be invited to represent our county at the NFYFC final,

Great Yorkshire Show

Members placed 1st and 2nd will be invited to represent out county at the Three Counties Show

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Fence ErectingCOMP 19

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015 Time: Booking in at 10.00, competition commences at 10.15Entries: Each Club may enter one team that shall consist of three members, one member shall be 21

years of age or under on 1 September 2014 and two members shall be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. All members must be 16 and over on the day of competition.Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 300 per entrymaximum of 300 marks towards the A.C. Belting Trophymaximum of 300 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 300 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 300 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shieldmaximum of 300 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

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The team will be required to erect a 4 post angled (approx. 15⁰ from vertical) stock proof tree guard, using the materials provided (as illustrated in the diagram). Dimensions to be determined by competitors.

The team is required to prepare a written risk assessment/method statement which must be handed to the Steward prior to the competition start (risk assessment example available with the NFYFC rules for this competition on the NFYFC website).

Diagram is not to scale and is for illustrative purposes only -All spacings and methods of joinery to be determined by competitors

Only hand tools will be allowed and the teams themselves must provide these. No powered tools or chain saws are allowed.

Teams to Note: All tools and equipment used must be fit for purpose and be in good condition, well maintained and safely operated by members of the team at all times. Judges hold the power to stop the use of tool/piece of equipment if, in their view, it is not safe to use or is being handled/used in an unsafe manner. Working in any way that is deemed unsafe may result in disqualification.

Competitors are not allowed to shorten any of the uprights.

All teams are required to dismantle their structure after the Presentation of Awards.

Clearing the ground – teams are required to clear away all debris and any off-cuts of wire etc should not be put down the postholes. Receptacles will be provided for this purpose. Soil will be available to make the ground good.

8 Competitors will require:4 x 8’ round posts, 3” – 4” diameter (2.4m long, 100mm diameter)4 x 12’ rails, 4” face, half round rail (3.6m long, 100mm face, half round rail)8m mild steel stock netting C8/80/1512m mild steel plain wire

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StaplesNails 3”

9 TIMING – 2 hours will be allowed. Time penalties – teams will be encouraged to complete the task but will lose 1 point per minute over the allocated time.

10 The following scale of marks will be:

Uprights 40Fixing and positioning of horizontal rails

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Fixing and tensioning of plain wires 40Fixing and tensioning of netting 80Use of skills 20Overall suitability for purpose 30Overall neatness of finished job (only applies if teams finish within the time limit)

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HEALTH & SAFETY – ESSENTIAL READING/ACTION FOR ALL COMPETITORSIt is essential that all competitors read the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance paper concerning fencing and note is taken of the safe working practices and protective clothing equipment that is recommended.

The Health and Safety Executive guidance paper ‘Fencing’ (AFAG104) can be downloaded from the NFYFC website.

Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalised.A deduction of 20% of the mark awarded will be made for any exhibit oversized by any amount.

The winning club will be invited to represent Gloucestershire FYFC at SWA Competitions Day 21st June, Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.

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Efficiency and SafetyCOMP 20

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 10.0010.15Venue:

Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

Marks:

Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each Club may enter ONE team. A team shall consist of four members. Two members of the team

must be 21 years of age or under and two members must be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

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CERTIFICATES/LICENCES REQUIREDTractor Handling: A UK Driving Licence must be held by competitors operating tractors. The licence must show full entitlement for the agricultural vehicle category (F).

The team shall appoint a leader who will undertake the duties of a foreman. In addition to his/her foreman duties, they must also carry out one of the tasks.

Competitors to provide their own tools. All equipment must be returned to its original place after completion of each task.

TASK 1Team is required to carry out daily maintenance and safety checks on a tractor and a plough prior to the commencement of the task. The competitors are to carry out a verbal risk assessment with the judge on the task they will be completing.

Attach reversible plough to the tractor, check the machine for a day’s work, The team member is required to change one point on one side of the plough, lift up plough and demonstrate rotating it and set it up ready for work. The competitor will be required to answer judges questions.

Remove ploughAll competitors must take into account Health and Safety at all times. Correct personal protective equipment must be worn. Safe start and safe stop procedures must be adhered to.

FIRST AIDDuring the course of the practical exercise, a mock farm accident will be staged. Teams will be informed when the accident happens; the Farm Foreman must then decide which of his team members shall deal with the situation. It is expected that there will be by-standers who may be questioned regarding the accident. The First Aid Judge will indicate when the casualty has been satisfactorily dealt with and when the member or members may recommence work.

Knowledge of elementary First Aid is necessary, but in no case will competitors be expected to render assistance further than instructed in the Joint First Aid Manual of St. John Ambulance and The British Red Cross (available from WH Smith or other large bookshops). The Highway Code and Farm Safety Regulations must be applied at all times. If in the opinion of the Judges a competitor is undertaking a Task in a way likely to endanger them or others; the competitor will be stopped and the danger brought to his attention. The competitor will be expected to correct the matter and then continue with the Task.


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Assault course COMP 21

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 10.45Venue:


Marks:

Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Fun CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each Club may enter ONE Team of three members one of whom should be aged 26 years of age

or under on 1st September 2014, one aged 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2014 and one aged 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

2 Members will complete an assault course in relay, fasted team during the day to win.


First placed team 100Second placed team 90Third placed team 85And so on in increments of 5

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Farm Valuation COMP 22

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015 Time: Booking in at 11.15, competition commences at 11.30Entries: Each Club may enter ONE competitor 26 years of age or under 1st September 2014.

Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the L A Hall CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Competitors will be required to describe and value crops, livestock and machinery as directed

2 Competitors to wear white coats

3 Competitors will be disqualified if they arrive more than half an hour after the start of the valuation competition

4 Competitors must provide their own pens, pencils and erasers


Description of item 30Valuation of item 70Total 100

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Junior woodwork COMP I

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 12.00, competition commences at 12.15Entries: Each Club may enter one team of two members in this competition. Competitors must be aged

16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 200 per entryMaximum of 200 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 200 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 200 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each team will be required to construct a “Boot Jack” to their own design within the rules

set out below. Maximum size: Length 350mm x Width 200mm x Depth 200mm

2 Time allowed: 1 hr 30 min. Competitors taking more than the allotted time will be deducted points at the rate of 2 marks per minute or part thereof.

3 Clubs to provide all required wood, fixings and tools to complete.

4 No work or marking out to be done beforehand.

5 Product should be predominantly from the timber but accessories deemed necessary for the construction will be allowed at the judges’ discretion.

6 Teams to supply their own tools. No power (including battery powered) tools at all will be allowed. Stewards will stop any competitor from continuing if they feel the use of tools is deemed unsafe.

7 Teams must wear suitable personal protective clothing (PPE).

8 Teams must provide a ground sheet for their work area and will be responsible for clearing up when they have finished construction. Teams that are unable to provide a groundsheet will not be able to compete and will be disqualified.

9 No names of clubs to be marked on any exhibits.

10 Teams are responsible for removing the finished item at the end of the show.

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Design 60Construction 80Finish and Aesthetics 40Time Management 10Work Area Safety & Tidiness 10

Total200

Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalized.A deduction of 20% of the mark awarded will be made for any exhibit oversized by any amount.

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Mock Auction COMP 23

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015 Time: Booking in at 12.45Entries: Each Club may enter ONE competitor 26 years of age or under 1st September 2014.



Rules:1 Competitors are required to value and auction THREE designated items. The valuations slip

to be handed into the judge prior to the sale. The auction will be carried out on a raised area.

2 The three designated items may include small items on show, but also may include items that are too big to appear. (Photos of these items will be available).

3 Auctioneers will be required to wear clean white coats.

4 Competitors will be judged on their professionalism of auctioneering which may include quality of speech, clarity of speech, ability to sell and use of props


Valuation 30Auction:Clarity 20Professionalism & appearance

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Sports Day Races COMP 24

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 1.00Venue: Pardon Hill Farm, Prescott, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD

Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Fun CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each club may enter one team in this competition. An entry consists of a team of FOUR members.

ONE Competitor must be aged 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014, with the remaining being 26 years of age on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

2 Teams will be required to take part in FIVE different SPORTS DAY RACES on grass. These will be decided by the judge on the day of the competition.

All members of the team to be dress in suitable sports day costume.

3 It may be advisable for competitors to wear suitable safety wear for this competition.

4. The following scale of marks will be observed for the races:



Dress 20Race points (Maximum) 80Total 100

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Tug of War – Men’s, Ladies & Mixed (12-17 years) COMP 25 – men’s

COMP 26 - ladies COMP J – mixed 12-17

Date: Sunday 3rd May 2015 Time: Booking in at 13.00, competition commences at 13.30Entries: Each club may enter may enter ONE team for each competition.

Mens teams will consist of a minimum of six or a maximum of eight pulling members. A maximum of two members of the team may be between the ages of 15 and 18 years on 1st September 2014, and the remainder of the team must be over 18 years but 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014.

Ladies teams will consist of a minimum of six or a maximum of eight pulling members. A maximum of two members of the team may be between the ages of 15 and 18 years on 1st September 2014, and the remainder of the team must be over 18 years but 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014.

Mixed team 12 – 17 years old. . Teams will consist of between 7 and 10 pulling members male or female who must be over 12 years of age on the day of competition and under 17 years of age on 1st September 2014. Note the weighing in procedure and weight bonus below for the inclusion of female pullers. There is no limit on the number of men or number or women in the team (it may be all men, all women or any combination of men and women).

If required a composite teams can be formed from two clubs. Marks will be split 50:50 between those two clubs regardless of the proportion of pullers from any one club.

Marks: Maximum 100 per entry.Maximum of 100 marks towards the Westbury-On-Severn Cup for Men’sMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 A coach or trainer, who must be amateurs under TOWA Laws, is allowed but need not comply

with other Rules of eligibility.

2 This competition will be judged under the latest rules of the National YFC Tug-of-War Competition. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.

4 PROCEDURE – Draw and Byes - The draw will be made on the day of the Competition. Teams will be advised of the time at which they should report. Teams not reporting on time will forfeit any heat missed.

5 WEIGHING-IN PROCEDURE AND WEIGHT LIMITS - Weighing-in will commence at 14.00. The weighing scales will close 15 minutes prior to the first pull, approx 14.30.

The 8 members of the team will be weighed as one and will not exceed:

680 kg Men580 kg Ladies

560 kg Mixed -'Lining up women in the team will give a bonus of 10 kg for each on the weight allowance, limited to a maximum team weight of 600 kg'

The competitors will be stamped or marked on a limb in a position easily seen by the Judge, but not easily erased by the rope or competitors clothing.

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100 points: To the winners in a straight pull (two straight pulls)80 points: To the losers in a straight pull100 points: To the winners in the best of three pulls80 points: To the losers in the best of three pulls

8 BOOTS AND SHOES –Competitors’ boots must not be “faked” in any way, i.e. THE SOLE HEEL AND SIDE OF THE HEEL SHALL BE PERFECTLY FLUSH – THIS MEANS THE SOLES MUST BE SMOOTH. No metal toecaps or metal toe-plates are permitted. Metal heel tips that are flush on the side and the bottom of the heel are permitted – this means that tips on the bottom of the heel must be smooth. If teams do not adhere to this they will be disqualified. See example below:

9 ROPE - The rope shall not be less than 4” and not more than 5” in circumference (10 cm minimum, 12½ cm maximum) without knots or other holding for the hands and the minimum length not less than 35 yards (32 metres).

10 ROPE MARKINGS - Five tapes or markings shall be affixed to the rope as follows: -i) A red tape or marking at the centre of the rope, which will be level with the

ground mark at the start of every pull.ii) Two white tapes or markings each 4 metres either side of the red centre tape

or markingiii) Two blue tapes or markings each 5 metres either side of the red centre tape

or marking. The first puller in each team shall grip the rope within 30 cm of these outer blue tapes or markings.

The white and two outer coloured markings shall be capable of easy adjustment by the Judge in the event of the rope shrinking or stretching.

11 GROUND MARKINGS - One line shall be marked on the ground at right angles to where the centre of the rope will be at the start of the competitions.

12 KNOTS OR LOOPS - No knots or loops may be made in the rope nor may it be locked across any part of the body by any member of a team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.

13 LOCKS - From the start the rope shall be taut. Every pulling member shall hold the rope with both hands by the ordinary grip and the rope shall pass under the armpit. Any other hold, which prevents the free movement of the rope, is a lock and is an infringement of the Rules.

14 ANCHOR-MAN’S GRIPi) Upon taking up position the anchorman will place the rope around his/her

body in the approved manner for the inspection of the Judge or his assistant.ii) The approved manner will be:

The rope will pass under one armpit diagonally across the back and over the opposite shoulder from rear to front. The remaining rope shall pass in a backward and outward direction and the slack shall run free. He/she shall grip the standing part of the rope with both arms extended forward.

15 THE START - When the Judge has received the sign from the two coaches that all is ready, he shall give the teams the following verbal commands:

- ‘Pick up the Rope’ - at the same time extending his arms forward and horizontally. The rope shall be held as defined in paragraphs 16 and 17, the feet being flat on the ground.

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- ‘Take the Strain’ - at the same time raising both hands above the head (sufficient strain shall be put on the rope to ensure that it is taut and each man may establish one foothold with the heel or side of the boot of the extended foot) - and when the rope is steady with the centre mark over the centre line on the ground - PULL - at the same time flinging both arms downwards.

16 LEAVING GO OF THE ROPE - In the event of both teams leaving go the rope before a side tape has been pulled over the side ground farthest from it, ‘No Pull’ shall be declared and the pull shall not constitute on the requisite on that heat.

17 WINNING A PULL - A ‘Pull’ shall be won when one of the side markings on the rope is pulled over the centre line.

18 FINISH A PULL - The finish of a pull shall be signalled by the Judge blowing a whistle and pointing in the direction of the team winning the Pull.

19 THE JUDGE - His powers and responsibilities. There shall be one Judge who shall have sole control with power to appoint assistants. He shall be responsible: -

a) That the Rules of the Competition are adhered tob) That the rope is laid out ready before the teams arrive in the pulling area

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a) Grant reasonable rest periods between pulls and a minimum of six minutes rest to each team between rounds of any competition.

b) To award ‘No Pull’ in the event of both teams being guilty of infringement (in such cases the pull will be re-taken immediately with no rest period or welfare to competitors being permitted).

c) To disqualify a team or teams after caution, or disqualify without caution for any offence against the Rules. In the event of a team being disqualified the pull will be awarded to the opposite side.

NOTE: A team will be deemed guilty of any infringement even though only one member offends. Should it be necessary to caution a team for any infringement of the Rules, the Judge shall, in addition to naming the team and calling ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’ also signal such caution by raising his arm to the horizontal position and pointing in the direction of the offenders. Only two official cautions shall be given during any one pull. Any team guilty of any offence meriting a caution after already having received two official cautions in any one pull will be disqualified.

20 INFRINGEMENT DURING CONTESTSa) Sitting - deliberately sitting on the ground, or failure to return immediately to

the pulling position.b) Leaning - touching the ground with any part of the body other than the feet.c) Locking the Rope - no knots or loops shall be made in the rope, nor shall it

be locked across any part of the body or any member of the team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.

d) Grip - any grip other than the ordinary grip as described in Rule 16e) Propping - holding the rope in a position where it does not pass between the

body and the upper part of the arm.f) Position - sitting on a foot or limb or the feet not extended forward of the

knee.g) Climbing the rope - passing the rope through the handsh) Rowing - repeatedly sitting on the ground whilst the feet are moved

backwards.i) Anchor Man’s Grip - any grip other than described in Rule 17j) Footholds - making indents in the ground in any way before the command

“Take the Strain” is given. Thus cleaning the ground by foot or hand is prohibited.

k) There shall be no conduct by word or act likely to bring the sport into disrepute.

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of the ropen) The function of the trainer is to attend to the requirements of the team before,

between, and after pulls; he must not speak to his team during a pull.

21 Assistant Judges shall at all times act under the direction of the Judge and shall be responsible to him for inspection of competitors’ footwear, checking the ground and rope markings, the laying out of the rope before a competition and its re-alignment after each pull.

During actual pulling, each Assistant Judge shall be in a position alongside the competing teams on the opposite side of the rope to the Judge.

An Assistant Judge shall not address any remark to the coach or any member of the team unless he is signalled to do so by the Judge.

In the event of the Judge signalling a caution, the Assistant Judge shall inform the offenders, naming the team and adding ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’.

Any instructions of the Judge conveyed by the Assistant Judge to a team must be clear and brief.

The Men’s, Ladies & Mixed teams awarded 1st place will be invited to represent our county at the Three Counties Show and South West Area competitions day

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Marks:

Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Gwynne Holford Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each Club may enter ONE competitor aged 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014.


2 Competitors will be required to prepare and milk up to 10 cows and answer a dairy health & hygiene questionnaire. Competitors must be properly dressed for milking and will be allowed a period of familiarisation with the equipment used in the competition prior to the actual event. Gloves must be worn.


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Intermediate Milking COMP 28



Marks:

Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Mrs G R Cobb Milking CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group Cup Maximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each Club may enter ONE competitor aged 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2014.


2 Competitors will be required to prepare and milk up to 10 cows and answer a dairy health & hygiene questionnaire. Competitors must be properly dressed for milking and will be allowed a period of familiarisation with the equipment used in the competition prior to the actual event. Gloves must be worn.


Appearance 7Approach 7Preparation of cow 14Skill in machinery operation 28Time and efficiency of milking 14Dairy health and hygiene questionnaire 30Total 100

4 Any competitor arriving half an hour after the start time without prior notification of the steward will be disqualified. Every effort will be made to accommodate those competing in the stockjudging but this will need to be at the steward’s and judge’s discretion.

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RALLY DAY

Saturday 23 rd May 2015 At Cullabine Farm, Dumbleton, Evesham, WR11 7TJ

By kind permission of the Day family

CompetitionsAdvertising Display Board

Main ExhibitCube ExhibitJunior Exhibit

Floral Art Metalwork

Craft NeedleworkPhotography

CookeryCharity & Environment

Sheep ShearingCake Decorating

WoodworkBig Bake Off

LunchboxComedy Sports Commentary

YFC’s got TalentLine Dancing

Act Out A Bedtime StoryBlind Sheepdog Trails

Salsa Dancing Bang in a Post

How Many Can You Fit in…Charades

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Scrabble CountdownChairwoman’s Challenge

Advertising Display Board COMP 42Entries: Each Club may enter ONE Advertising Display Board made and erected by members aged 26 years or

under 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 150 per entryMaximum of 150 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 150 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 150 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 150 marks towards the A N Wakefield Progress Cup

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The purpose of this competition is to erect an ADVERTISING DISPLAY to promote the YFC Rally.

The Display must contain the following information:

i) Gloucestershire Young Farmers’ County Rallyii) Saturday 23rd May 2015iii) Cullabine Farm, Dumbleton, Evesham, WR11 7TJ

iv) For Info (01452) 526032v) www.gloucestershireyfc.co.uk vi) Gates open from 11am

Advertising Display Boards to be erected for twelve days immediately preceding the Rally and must be on private property and removed by 6.30pm on the day after the Rally i.e. Sunday.

If Advertising Display Boards are not removed by the Sunday evening after the Rally 150 points will be deducted from next year’s YFC Rally score.

The precise location of your Club's board should be detailed on Entry Form. Field Officers/Rally Committee will check that boards are up and take photographs for judging. Photographs and results will be displayed on Rally Day.

The minimum size of the board will be 1000mm by 1000mm


Clarity of display containing all information as stated above 60Position in a prominent place but not obstructing traffic 30Workmanship 40Overall effect& size if display 20TOTAL 150

PLEASE NOTE THAT MARKS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF THE DISPLAY BOARD IS POSITIONED WHERE IT OBSTRUCTS TRAFFIC OR IF IT CONTRAVENES PLANNING REGULATIONS BY BEING ERECTED FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS. ADVERTISING DISPLAY BOARDS MUST BE ERECTED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

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Exhibit – Main COMP 30Date:Time:

Friday 22nd May 2013 17.00 – 21.00Saturday 23rd May 2015 07:30 – 09:30All vehicles to be off the Rally site by 09.00 on the morning of Saturday 23rd May 2015.All exhibits to be staged ready for judging at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May 2015

Entries: Each club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 600 per entryMaximum of 600 marks towards the Bread Board.Maximum of 600 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 600 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 600 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 600 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each exhibit to depict the theme “Celebration of Monopoly” and to include one item of five different

crafts (which have been made during the past 12 months by YFC members) Those items to be clearly marked 1 to 5 and up to 50 points will be awarded for each of the five items. Items used must not have been used in a previous Rally.

N.B. No edible items may be placed on the Exhibit until the morning of the Rally. Items of cookery will only be tasted at the discretion of the judges. All foodstuffs to be covered with cling film.

2 Each Exhibit to have a MAXIMUM WIDTH of 2440mm at any given point and a MAXIMUM DEPTH of 1830mm and MAXIMUM HEIGHT of 1830mm with measurement taken from the outersides of the exhibit. Exhibits will be measured by the Chief Exhibit Steward.

3 All Exhibits with electrical mechanisms must have a main isolation switch easily accessible and clearly marked in case at the front of the Exhibit. NOTE: Electrics on Exhibits will be PAT tested on the evening of Friday 22nd May 2015 and if any electrical or mechanical device is deemed to be unsafe by the Stewards or Judges, it will be disconnected.


5 The Exhibit to be staged by members 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. No assistance non members and those over age will be allowed under penalty of disqualification.

6 The following scale of marking will be observed:5 items of different crafts (50pts each) 250Attractiveness of Exhibit 125Originality and Ingenuity 125Relevance of craft to theme 100Total Per Exhibit 600

7 No exhibits in any competition may be removed before the end of the presentation of awards, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman. Failure to comply will result in all marks awarded for the competition concerned being removed and the competitor disqualified.

8 Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalised.A deduction of 20% of the mark awarded will be made for any exhibit oversized by any amount.

ACCESS FOR EXHIBITS ON FRIDAY EVENING BETWEEN 17.00 AND 21.00 (MEMBERS MUST VACATE BY 21.30) ACCESS ON SATURDAY MORNING BETWEEN 07.30 AND 08.45

FOR SAFETY REASONS, ACCESS WITH MOTOR VEHICLES WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OFTHE CHIEF STEWARD DURING THE SETTING UP OF THIS COMPETITION

Clubs awarded 1st and 2nd place will be invited to represent our county at the Three Counties Show

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Exhibit – Cube COMP 30

Date/Time: Friday 22nd May 2013 17.00 – 21.00Saturday 23rd May 2015.2015 07:30 – 09:30

All vehicles to be off the Rally site by 09.00 on the morning of Saturday 23rd May 2015.All exhibits to be staged ready for judging at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May 2015.


Marks: Maximum 500 per entryMaximum of 500 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 500 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 500 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 500 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

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Each Exhibit to depict the theme of the “Family Milestones”. Each whole Exhibit to have a MAXIMUM WIDTH of 1000mm at any given point and a MAXIMUM DEPTH of 1000mm and MAXIMUM HEIGHT of 1000mm. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalised. The measurement will be taken from outside the square. Items used must not have been used in a previous Rally.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of crafts which may be included in the cube exhibit. Each exhibit to include five crafts to be related to the theme “Family Milestone”. The five crafts need to be clearly marked 1-5 together with the heading the craft comes under.

Floral Art Painting Drawing EmbroideryPhotography Collage Dress makingWoodwork Metalwork CalligraphyDecoupage Mosaic String of garlandsNeedle felted cushion Crochet blanket Patchwork Jewellery making Print block Egg cosyCushion making Beaded panel Soap CarvingCookery (must be covered) Cake Decorating (dummy may be used)

The exhibits will be displayed on trestle tables. The exhibit must have 3 walls. No material of any kind should exceed or run over any external walls i.e. the top edges of the side and back walls of the exhibit must be free of all materials, except paint.

No names of clubs to be marked on any exhibits.

The following scale of marking will be observed:5 items of different crafts (50pts each) 250Attractiveness of Exhibit 100Originality and Ingenuity 100Relevance to theme 50Total Per Exhibit 500



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Exhibit – Junior COMP K(J)

Date/Time: Friday 22nd May 2015 17.00 – 21.00Saturday 23rd May 2015 07:30 – 09:30All vehicles to be off the Rally site by 09.00 on the morning of Saturday 23rd May 2015..All exhibits to be staged ready for judging at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May 2015.


Marks: Maximum 300 marksMaximum of 300 marks towards the Pauls & White Ltd CupMaximum of 300 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 300 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 300 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 The Exhibit to be staged and set up by members 16 years of age and under on 1st September 2014.

People over 16 will NOT be allowed to help with the setting up of the Exhibit. Failure to comply with this rule will result in penalisation.

2 Each Exhibit to depict the theme “The Royal Family” The interpretation of the theme to be of the Club’s own choice.

A list of all items made by the competitors is to be attached to the Exhibit for the purpose of assisting judging. Five different crafts are to be clearly marked 1 to 5 so that the judges can award points for these individually. It is expected that further craft items will be included in the exhibit and judged as per the mark scheme.

All crafts must have been made during the past 12 months by members 16 years of age or under. Craft items must not have been used at a previous Rally

N.B. No edible items may be placed on the Exhibit until the morning of the Rally. Items of cookery will only be tasted at the discretion of the judges. All foodstuffs to be covered with cling film.

3 The Exhibit is to be staged on a table. Maximum height of the exhibit is 1020mm from tabletop. A 1830mm x 685mm table will be provided. The front of the table may be covered and may be used as part of the Exhibit. Exhibits will be measured by the Exhibit Chief Steward.

4 Battery power is allowed for powering items within the exhibit. The use of car batteries is NOT allowed.


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7 The following scale of marking will be observed:Quality & depth of research 905 items of different crafts (15pts each) 75Additional craft items 30Overall effect 45Relevance of crafts to theme 30Quality of display & staging 30Total Per Exhibit 300



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The winning exhibit will represent our county at South West Area

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Photography – Senior (Take A Chance) COMP 32

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: To be displayed by 09.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age or

under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


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The competitor will be required to produce 3 photographs, 150mm x 100mm (6” x 4”), mounted on an A3 (297mm x 420mm) board to the theme “Take a Chance”.

Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalised. Photos must be presented on mount board only and NOT in clip presentation frames.

3 Photographs can be captured using film or digital photography.

4 If digital photography is used as the capture method the photographs MUST NOT be digitally enhanced using photographic software on a computer. The preferred printing method would be to print the photos from the memory card using a commercial photo machine.

5 If a photo machine is used the appropriate size can be selected and the image can be turned into black & white, sepia or colour but no other alterations can be done for example cropping images, brightness/contrast, colour restoration/balance or any method which would digitally alter the photo quality.

6 Photos should be self explanatory but a short sentence or title under each photo would be allowed (10 words maximum) or a three sentence script (30 words maximum) anywhere on the A3 board. Text should be separate and NOT within a photograph or this will be perceived as being digitally enhanced.



Each photograph (20pts each) 60Display 20Relevance to theme 20Total per competitor 100



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Photography – Intermediate (Portrait, Landscape, Close Up) COMP 33

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: To be displayed by 09.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age

or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


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The competitor will be required to produce 3 photographs, 150mm x 100mm (6” x 4”), mounted on an A3 (297mm x 420mm) board to the theme “Portrait, Landscape, Close Up”.






7 The photographs must have been taken by members of a Young Farmers' Club 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2014 and may be trade processed. Competitor's name, membership number, Club and County name must be attached to the reverse of the display board. No names of clubs or counties to be marked on the front of the exhibits.



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Display 20Relevance to theme 20Total per competitor 100

10 No exhibits in any competition may be removed before the presentation, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman. Failure to comply will result in all marks awarded for the competition concerned being removed and the competitors disqualified.


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Photography – Junior (Guess Who?!) COMP L(J)

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: To be displayed by 09.30Entries: Each Club may make two entries in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entry with the highest score going forward as below:Maximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

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The competitor will be required to produce 3 photographs, 150mm x 100mm (6” x 4”), mounted on an A3 (297mm x 420mm) board to the theme “Guess Who?!”






7 The photographs must have been taken by members of a Young Farmers' Club 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014 and may be trade processed. Competitor's name, membership number, Club and County name must be attached to the reverse of the display board. No names of clubs or counties to be marked on the front of the exhibits.



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Metalwork COMP 34

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: To be displayed by 09.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age



Rules:1 Competitors will be required to produce “A Large Scale Monopoly Playing Piece”.

2 Size not to exceed 1m x 1m x 1m; capable of being free-standing for the purposes of display, with a maximum weight of 40kg.

3 In addition to the 'A Large Scale Monopoly Playing Piece', competitors must enter an A3 (420mm-297mm) design board describing and depicting how they made their Playing Piece. This must include 4 photographs.


Craftsmanship 50Originality 25Authenticity 15Board design & display 10Total 100

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Craft – Senior COMP 35

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: To be displayed be 09.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Singer TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

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The Competitor is required to construct a 'Sculpture' on the theme of a “Family Garden” and should be suitable for a family audience.

Materials used should be predominantly recycled to minimise cost and environmental impact. Members may use any material they wish but all materials and containers must be thoroughly cleaned and free from contaminants.

There is no minimum size for the sculpture but it must not exceed the maximum size of 1m x 1m x 1m and should be no heavier than 20kg and may be put in situ for judging by a maximum of 2 members under the age of 26.

The Competitor should pay particular attention to the standard of finish of their exhibit. It should be suitable to be displayed outside (i.e. weatherproof). Exhibits will be displayed on the floor.

In addition to the 'Sculpture', competitors must enter an A3 (420mm-297mm) design board describing and depicting how they made their sculpture. This must include 4 photographs.

5 No names of clubs or county to be marked on any exhibits.


Use of recycled materials 20Quality of workmanship 25Originality 20Overall sculpture and finish 25Board design & display 10Total 100




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Craft – Junior COMP M

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time Displayed by 9.30Entries: Each Club may make two entries in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age



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Any painting medium or mixed media to be used.

Must be suitable for a family audience.

The exhibit should be a MAXIMUM size of 65cm by 65cm.

All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors.


Technique 30Composition 15Colour Palette Used 15Overall Appearance 40Total 100




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Lunchbox COMP NDate: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time Displayed by 9.30Entries: Each Club may make two entries in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age



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Each competitor will be required to display to the best advantage in a space not exceeding 500mm x 500mm, a ‘Lorry Drivers Lunch Box’. This lunch box will be for display, the food will not be tasted.

The food must be covered but will not be tasted.

All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors.


Choice & Variety of foods 35Originality 40Overall display & interpretation

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Big bake off (Senior) COMP 36

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015.Time: Booking in at 9.30, competition commences at 9.30Entries: Each Club may make one to this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age or


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society's Girls' CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1. Each competitor is required to make a ‘Filled Showstopper Loaf’. The Loaf is to be made in advance

of the competition and staged on the day of competition.

2. The display area must not exceed 600mm by 600mm, there is no height limit. The loaf must be presented with a slice taken out of it to show the filling.

3. The type of loaf used will be the competitor’s choice. The loaf can then be decorated suitably to the competitors liking.

4 In addition to the 'loaf', competitors are required to display details of recipes used, including ingredients and their method. A description of how the loaf was filled and decorated must also be displayed along with 4 photographs.

5. The following scale of marking will be observed:

Finished Filled Showstopper Loaf 30Taste 25Display 20Overall effect 10Descriptive card & photographs 15Total 100


7. No exhibits in any competition may be removed before the end of the presentation of awards, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman. Failure to comply will result in all marks awarded for the competition concerned being removed and the competitor disqualified.


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Big bake off (Intermediate) COMP 37

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 9.30, competition commences at 9.30Entries: Each Club may make one to this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age or


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society's Girls' CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1. Each competitor is required to make a ‘Battenberg Cake with a Twist’. The Battenberg is to be made

in advance of the competition and staged on the day of competition.

2. Please note the shape of the cake is optional but it must be a cake not, for example, multiple cakes. The display area must not exceed 500mm by 500mm, there is no height limit. Accessories to be kept to a minimum.

3. In addition to the 'cake', competitors are required to display details of recipes used, including ingredients and their method. A description of how the loaf was filled and decorated must also be displayed along with 4 photographs.


Finished Battenberg Cake 30Taste 25Display 20Overall effect 10Descriptive card & photographs 15Total 100




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Big bake off (Junior) COMP O

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 9.30, competition commences at 9.30Entries: Each Club may make one to this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age or


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society's Girls' CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1. Each competitor is required to make a batch of ‘Domino Shortbread’, following the recipe provided.

The Shortbread is to be made in advance of the competition and staged on the day of competition. The display must consist of 10 pieces of shortbread.

2. The display area for the shortbread must not exceed 500mm by 500mm, there is no height limit.

3. The presentation of the shortbread is the competitor’s choice; however shortbread should be presented whole. Accessories to be kept to a minimum.

4. Ingredients100g of unsalted butter60g caster sugar, plus a little to decorate150g plane flour25g corn flour1 tsp vanilla extract1 pinch of baking powder

5. Method1) Preheat oven to 180oC Fan or Gas mark 4, line a baking tray with grease proof paper.2) Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla extract, then mix in the remaining ingredients.3) Roll into a ball, place on the baking tray and flatten, score into shapes required and prick with a fork.4) Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.5) Cut into shape whilst warm and decorate as required.

6. Food colouring/coco may be used if required to create the design/decoration.


Finished Shortbread 40Taste 30Display 20Overall effect 10Total 100




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Needlework COMP 38

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: To be displayed by 09.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age



Rules:1. Competitors to make ‘A Patchwork Quilt’. The patchwork quilt can be made from any type of material

fabric and can be hand or machine sewn.

2. The patchwork quilt must be suitable for use, and consideration given to appropriate thickness.

3. Maximum size 1m x 1.5m.

4. In addition to the 'patchwork quilt', competitors are required to display details of how the quilt was made along with 4 photographs.


Choice of Fabric 25Construction and sewing skills 40Overall appearance 25Board design & display 10Total 100

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Cookery – Intermediate COMP 39Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 09.30, competition commences at 09.45Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shield

Rules:1 Maximum time allowed ONE HOUR.

2 Each competitor will be required to prepare and display to the best advantage in a space not exceeding 68cm x 68cm, a MAIN DISH for two people to the theme "An Anniversary Celebration".

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A "dish" is required to serve two people and may include more than one item, which form a total. Accessories to be kept to a minimum. There are no limitations on the contents of the display, although Competitors must display a menu card, details of recipes and costing, also a nutrition card. Recipes must be available throughout the practical session. Judges will place emphasis on marking displays that complement the dishes.

NO Deep Fat Frying allowed.

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Competitors will be required to provide:a) All equipment other than table b) All ingredients (these may be brought to the competition already weighed out and

vegetables ready washed)c) Two butane gas stoves (currently available from approximately £10.00 from camping

and outdoor retailers/Argos/Amazon). The stoves must be like the images below and be fuelled by butane cartridges:-

All butane gas stoves to be used on the day must be taken to the Cookery section steward before the competition commences where they will be inspected for safety and given an approval sticker.

No other heat is allowed; this includes blow torches and similar equipment. Electricity is not available.


Workmanship (Hygiene, Safety, Time Management & Practical Skills) 35Finished dishes, suitability and variety 15Taste 25Overall display & interpretation of theme 15Menu Card including nutrition information, recipe & costings 10Total 100

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COMPETITORS’ NOTES – COOKERY

IN ADVANCE OF THE COMPETITION Read the rules very carefully and highlight the important sections. Consider the theme and restrictions imposed. When reading recipe books, don’t ignore recipes which use an oven as these may be adapted to top-

heat cooking. Recipes needing chilling may be done in a cool bag or on a bed of crushed ice. Select a simple recipe which shows a number of simple skills which you can ensure will work, rather

than something complicated which can very easily go wrong. Practice two or three times to work out utensils needed to plan your work time (aim to only have five

minutes spare).

AT THE COMPETITIONPreparation Lay out your utensils and ingredients in a logical manner. Appear tidily dressed in a clean white coat, skirt/collar and tie, clean shoes, etc – remember, first

impressions count; clean tidy competitor = clean tidy cook. When finished with utensils/ingredients, either put in box under table or bin (any large amounts of

spare ingredients/mixture should be stored in plastic pots for “further use”). Prepare as much as possible on site although wash and weigh ingredients at home if practical.

Hygiene Before laying out table and at completion of competition, ensure that you wipe down the table, etc. Have plenty of clean, hot washing up water and cloth. Ensure that you have a bin (a plastic carrier bag pinned to the table is a good idea as the judge cannot

see what you put in it!). Wipe down chopping boards (preferably not wooden), knives, etc between each task. Keep a plate or similar next to your gas ring on which to place any knives, spoons, etc.

Interpretation of Theme Think carefully about the theme and your display. If the theme is “Modern British Foods”, all the

ingredients and any items on the display, i.e. wine, should be British, and the display should have a modern feel to it.

Presentation of Dish Take care in your garnish as you can use this opportunity to show off several skills, but don’t over

garnish.

Overall Display Keep displays simple, i.e. cloth, flowers and menu cards. Try experimenting with heights to add interest. Ensure that cloths are not creased. Roll the cloth on a drainpipe or tube made from old newspaper. Ensure that you keep within any size limitation and take your own tape measure.

Use of Time Plan time before hand to allow yourself maximum use, i.e. 55 minutes out of one hour. Allow time to chat to the Judge. Think of how to use up your spare time while waiting for the main dish to cook/chill, i.e. side salad and

dressing, frosted fruits, etc. If you have a problem/accident, tell the Judge or Steward and they will take this into account and allow

you extra time if necessary.

GENERAL SMILE – and enjoy yourself!

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Cake Decorating – Junior COMP P

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 09.30, competition commences at 09.45Entries: Each Club may make two entries in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entry with the highest score going forward as below:Maximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance Trophy


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Decorative work may include royal icing, handmade piped or modelled sugar craft flowers, run outs and ribbons. Non-edible items to be used with discretion.

Judges will give credit for skill and techniques of decorations used.

Judges may require competitors to make samples of decorations used.

Royal icing may be made prior to the competition.


Craftsmanship (Skill in piping & other forms of decorating & cleanliness) 50Finished cakes (edgings, writing & other decoration, design, colour and overall effect)

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Total 1008 Competitors will be required to bring all their own equipment and ingredients, including hot

water. Icing may be brought ready mixed.


10 Competitors must wear clean white coats during the competition.


12 No exhibits in any competition may be removed before the end of results presentation, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman. Failure to comply will result in all marks awarded for the competition concerned being removed and the competitors disqualified.


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Floral Art – Senior COMP 40

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 09.45, competition commences at 10.00Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Olga Stewart Flower Arrangement TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1. Maximum time allowed ONE HOUR and a further five minutes to check arrangements have not been

disturbed during clearing up. Competitors may unpack their equipment and plant material before the hour starts, they may also be able to set up their display area.

2. Each competitor will be required to produce 'A Wedding Table Arrangement' to include a minimum of ONE of the below contemporary techniques :

Weaving – The interlacing of two threads running in different directions Plaiting – The systematic interweaving of one or more materials together Knotting – Tying or entwining of materials to create a knot Pinning – Fixing of components using a sharp object Caging – Components forming an enclosure around and/or over a design Binding – The controlled tying of materials or decorative binding of stems Manipulating – Altering the natural form of plant material by cutting, splitting, curving or folding

3. Table arrangement to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories.

4. MeasurementsThe arrangement must be contained within a space measuring 60cm wide X 60cm deep. There

is no limit to the height of the display. Table covering will be in white. Exhibits to be viewed from all sides. No backboard allowed.

Diagram showing width, depth and height, remembering to include thickness of wood or overhanging drapes etc.

Just remember – it is better to aim to be 1cm or 1 inch smaller than the size allowed as the size stated is the MAXIMUM size.

5. All the work of arranging materials must be carried out at the competition.

6. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors. During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of instant disqualification. No other person, other than the competitors, will be allowed in the competing area.

7. Competitors must wear clean white coats during the competition.

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The winning member will represent out county at the NFYFC finals at the Autumn Show

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

A. ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAFAS COMPETITIONS MANUAL 2009. A “Competitions Manual” is available from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd, Osborne House, 12 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4TE, price £5.00 plus postage. www.nafas.org.uk to visit the NAFAS on-line shop.

B. NAFAS Definitions (The National Association of Flower Arranging Societies of Great Britain) From the NSAFAS Competitors Manual (Second Edition 2009).

C. An EXHIBIT: Is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as

specified in a show schedule. Backgrounds, bases, containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an

exhibit, unless otherwise stated. More than one placement may always be included, unless otherwise stated. In all exhibits (except still life) natural plant material must predominate.

D. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL Natural plant material is any vegetable matter It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material flowers, foliage, fruit, fungi, vegetables,

seaweed meat (cooked or raw). NOTE: It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar

products.

E. An ACCESSORY Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as, feathers, shapes (spheres, cones) ,

shells, stones, wax candles Natural plant material which has been tooled or crafted to resemble non-plant forms, e.g. birds nest,

corn dolly, wooden figurine. Accessories may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for the use of natural

plant material where appropriate. The following are not accessories and may also be used unless prohibited by the show schedule:

backgrounds, bases, containers holding plant material, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics. These may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for use of natural plant material where appropriate.

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F. Please also note:REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Failure to comply with any specific requirements of a class as stated in a show schedule, i.e. the measurements or the components. (Just remember – it is better to aim to be 1xm or 1 inch smaller than the size allowed as the size sated is the MAXIMUM size).

Inclusion of artificial plant material (unless specifically allowed by a show schedule) Inclusion of fresh plant material that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems in water or water-

retaining material. Exceptions: Air Plants, Cacti, Fruits, Grass Turf, Lichen, Moss, Succulents, Vegetables and long lasting plant material which will remain turgid for the duration of a show. (Definition of turgid – the state of firmness of plant tissue resulting from adequate moisture, causing the plant cells to be fully expanded).

G. NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE DISQUALIFICATION: ‘Not according to schedule’ is the term used when an exhibit does not comply with the requirements

of the schedule – see NAFAS reasons for disqualification above. The judge will write ‘Not according to schedule’ and the reason.

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Woodwork - Senior COMP 41Date:Time:

Saturday 23rd May 2015Booking in at 09.45.00

Entries: Each Club may enter one team of two members in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Each team will be required to construct a ‘A Garden Game’ of their own design within the rules as set

out below. Maximum size: 1m in Length, 1m in Width and no height limit.

2. Time allowed: 2hrs 30min.

Competitors that are over the allotted time will be penalised by the deduction of 2 marks for every 15 seconds or part thereof over time.

3. Clubs to provide all required wood, fixings and tools to complete.

4. Consideration should be given to the safe use of the game by children/families and the game should be weather proofed if it is to be used outdoors.

5. The game should be predominantly made from timber but accessories deemed necessary by the competitors for the construction will be allowed.

6. No work or marking out to be done beforehand.

7. Teams to supply their own tools. Chainsaws or nail-guns are not allowed. Battery and rechargeable electric power tools will be allowed, but must be operated by a club member over the age of 18. Stewards will stop any competitor from continuing if they feel the use of tools is deemed unsafe. No power supply will be provided.

8. Teams must wear suitable personal protective clothing (PPE).

9. Teams must provide a ground sheet for their work area and will be responsible for clearing up when they have finished construction. Teams that are unable to provide a groundsheet will not be able to compete and will be disqualified.

10. No names of clubs or counties to be marked on any exhibits.


Design 60Construction 80Finish and Aesthetics 40Time Management 10Work Area Safety & Tidiness 10Total 200

12. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be penalized.A deduction of 20% of the mark awarded will be made for any exhibit oversized by any amount.


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Cookery – Senior COMP 42Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 10.45, competition commences at 11.00Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group Cup


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Cake Decorating – Intermediate COMP 43Date Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 10.45, competition commences at 11.00pmEntries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge Shield


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Each competitor is required to decorate a cake (or dummy), which has been covered with FONDANT ICING prior to the competition (with no other decoration added), to the theme “A Board Game”.

The size of the cake board must not exceed 14" (at its widest point) and can be of any shape. NOTE: boards sold as 14" will measure more at their diagonal..

Decorative work may include fondant icing, royal icing, handmade piped or modelled sugar craft flowers, run outs and ribbons. Non-edible items to be used with discretion.



Royal icing may be made prior to the competition.7 The following scale of marking will be observed:

Craftsmanship (Skill in piping & other forms of decorating & cleanliness) 50Finished cake (edgings, writing & other decoration, design, colour and overall effect)

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Floral Art – Junior COMP Q

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 11.00, competition commences at 11.15Entries: Each Club may make two entries in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age or


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Olga Stewart Flower Arrangement TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society's Girls' CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield



2. Each competitor will be required to produce a 'Men's Designer Buttonhole'. - 'A dominant flower with the addition of complimentary materials used for effect and distinction to

create a unique design’

3. MeasurementsThe exhibit must be contained within a space measuring 20cm wide x 20cm deep. Diagram showing width, depth – remembering to include thickness of wood or overhanging drapes etc.


4. Buttonhole’s to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories

5. Fastening to be decided and included by the competitor.

6. Baseboard allowed if desired and supplied by competitor and must adhere to the size limitations.


8. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors. During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of instant disqualification.


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D. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL The button hole exhibit is exempt from the NAFAS rules stating - Inclusion of fresh plant material

that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems in water or water-retaining material. Exceptions: Air Plants, Cacti, Fruits, Grass Turf, Lichen, Moss, Succulents, Vegetables and long lasting plant material which will remain turgid for the duration of a show. (Definition of turgid – the state of firmness of plant tissue resulting from adequate moisture, causing the plant cells to be fully expanded) i.e. the button hole does not need to be displayed in water.

E. AN ACCESSORY Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as, feathers, shapes (spheres, cones) ,











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Sheep Shearing COMP 44 – S

COMP 45 - I

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 11.45, competition commences at 12.00Entries: Each Club may enter a team of TWO competitors one aged 26 years of age or under

and one aged 21 and under on 1st September 2014

Marks: Maximum 200 per entryMaximum of 100 individual marks towards the Listers TrophyMaximum of 200 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 200 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 200 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 200 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Each competitor shall shear two sheep in any recognised style and time will be allowed as

follows:-

Twenty minutes to catch, shear and wrap wool of both sheep. All equipment, including Listers Sheep Shearing Machines, will be provided but members must bring their own shearing heads (both solid and flexible clippers are available on Rally Day). One mark will be deducted for every 30 seconds or part thereof taken over the allotted time up to a maximum of twenty minutes. Any competitor exceeding the maximum time will be disqualified.

2 Each competitor will be required to have passed the Blue Seal Sheep Shearing Proficiency Test they must bring their Proficiency Test Certificate to the competition and send a photocopy of the Certificate to the County Office before Friday 7th May 2015.

3 Without assistance each shearer must start and stop (after each sheep) his machine, shear his sheep, put each shorn sheep away properly and wrap wool.

4 Competitors will be held responsible for any serious damage inflicted on any sheep. The judge may stop any competitor who shows signs of difficulty or incompetence. Any competitor cutting the teats of a ewe will be disqualified.

5 Any competitor receiving advice or assistance will be disqualified and the rule will be strictly enforced.

6 Competitors must wear suitable clothing and footwear

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Handling 10Shearing and conditions of fleece 40Wrapping of fleece 10Appearance of sheep after shearing 40TOTAL 100

The top 2 scoring members in each age section will be invited to represent our county at the Three Counties Show

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Craft – Intermediate COMP 46

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time To be displayed by 09.30, to be Worn and Modelled at 11.45Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age



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Competitors are required to 'Make an Outfit' relating to the theme "Family Celebration"

The garment(s) will be required to be worn & modelled on the stage at 11.45. This can be by the competitor or another member.

There is no price limit; however, the judges will be taking into consideration the value for money of the garment(s). On the day of the competition the competitor will have to show costings by producing receipts.

The competitor will also need to produce a paragraph explaining the outfit, how it was made and for what family celebration.

For modelling purposes the competitor may include accessories.

All garment(s) must have been made within the 6 months prior to The Royal Three Counties Show.


Workmanship/Quality 40Sizing and fit on model 30Modeling (means overall effect on the catwalk) 10Value for money 10Relevance to theme/description 10Total per competitor 100




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Comedy Sports Commentary COMP 47

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time Booking in at 12.15, competition commences at 12.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Each entry can consist of a minimum of ONE

member and a maximum of THREE members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Competitors must present a Comedy Sports Commentary for a maximum time of 10 minutes, to

include some element of sport the sketch which must be suitable for a family audience – any sketches deemed not suitable will be stopped and disqualified.

2. Props and costumes that support the sketch may be used.

3. You will be judged on the comedy value of your sketch including delivery and quality of speech and ability to make the audience laugh!

4. An area of approx 6m x 6m raised carpeted stage will be provided for the performance.

5. A PA System, up to 3 handheld microphones and a CD player will be provided. Competitors to supply own music as required on CD (no other media allowed).

6. Time allowed will be SEVEN MINUTES maximum, three minutes minimum.

7. Competitors that are over or under the allotted time will be penalised by the deduction of 2 marks for every 15 seconds or part thereof over/under time.


Presentation & Delivery 40Originality 30Overall effect 30Total 100


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YFC's Got Talent COMP 48

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 12.15, competition commences at 12.30Entries: Each Club may enter one Team in this competition. Teams consist of up to six members in

this competition. Competitors must be aged 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 100 per entry with the highest score going forward as below:Maximum of 100 marks towards the Fun CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield

Rules:1 Competitors have ten minutes on stage to present any talents they may have.

There is no restriction on what is performed; however, any acts unsuitable for “family viewing” will be disqualified and asked to stop performing.

The performance may consist of dancing, acting, stand-up comedy, playing a musical instrument etc, are the kind of things that you could perform. However, entries are up to the individual, so you can be as original as you like.

2. An area of approx 6m x 6m raised stage will be provided for the display.


4. Time allowed will be TEN MINUTES maximum, four minutes minimum.



Presentation 50Originality 30Overall Effect 20Total 100


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Cookery – Boys COMP 49Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 12.15, competition commences at 12.30Entries: Each club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be Male and must

be 26years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To

Show Their CurrentMembership Cards.


Rules:1. Maximum time allowed ONE HOUR & TEN MINUTES, ten Minutes will be allowed to prepare and

decide the dish from the ingredients given.

2. Each competitor will be required to prepare and display to the best advantage in a space not exceeding 68cm x 68cm.

3. Competitors will be provided with all the ingredients to make a STARTER dish on the day. Competitors can make any starter dish with the ingredients provided but competitors will have no prior knowledge of what ingredients they will have to work with on the day.

4. Competitors will need to bring their own cooking utensils, cookware and display items. Tables and gas stoves will be provided. A list of equipment and utensils will be provided before the competition.

5. A blank menu card will be provided for competitors to name their dish.

6. The dish may include more than one item, which form a total. Accessories to be kept to a minimum. There are no limitations on the contents of the display.

7. NO Deep Fat Frying allowed.

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Floral Art – Intermediate COMP 50

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 12.15, competition commences at 12.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 21 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the Olga Stewart Flower Arrangement TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society's Girls' CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship Shield



2. Each competitor will be required to produce 'A Door Hanging or Wreath for a Family Occasion'.

3. MeasurementsThe arrangement must be contained within a space measuring 80cm wide X 60cm deep x 80cm high. Table covering will be in white. Exhibits to be viewed from the front. The exhibit will be

displayed on a table with a white background. If competitors wish to display their exhibits hung they must provide their own structure to be placed on the table.

Diagram showing width, depth and height, remembering to include thickness of wood or overhanging drapes etc.



5. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors. During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of instant disqualification. No other person, other than the competitors, will be allowed in the competing area.



Idea 20Colour 20Composition 20Technical 40Total 100

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D. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL Natural plant material is any vegetable matter It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material flowers, foliage, fruit, fungi, vegetables,

seaweed meat (cooked or raw). NOTE: It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar

products.

E. An ACCESSORY Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as, feathers, shapes (spheres, cones) ,











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Cake Decorating – Senior COMP 51

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 12.15, competition commences at 12.30Entries: Each club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Insurance Society’s Girls’ CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Northern Group CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Progress Cup


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Each competitor is required to decorate a cake (or dummy), which has been covered with FONDANT ICING prior to the competition (with no other decoration added), to the theme “A Wedding Cake”.

The size of the cake board must not exceed 14" (at its widest point) and can be of any shape. NOTE: boards sold as 14" will measure more at their diagonal.

Decorative work may include royal icing, handmade piped or modelled sugar craft flowers, run outs and ribbons. Non-edible items to be used with discretion.



Royal icing may be made prior to the competition.


Craftsmanship (Skill in piping & other forms of decorating & cleanliness) 50Finished cake (edgings, writing & other decoration, design, colour and overall effect)

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Line Dancing COMP 52Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 13.15, competition commences at 13.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of a team of a minimum

of two and a maximum of seven members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Teams to perform in any style of Line Dancing within the time allocated and make due consideration of

the marking system and space available. There will not be time allowed for changing during the performance.





6. The following marking scale will be observed.

Choreography Content 20Coordination 20Presentation 25Dress 10Rhythmic Interpretation 25Total 100


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Act Out A Bed Time Story COMP 53

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 13.15, competition commences at 13.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of a team of a minimum

of two and a maximum of five members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Competitors are required to Act Out A Bed Time Story. A team may consist of a narrator and other

team members may act the story out. This will be carried out on the stage.

2. Judges will give consideration to the story chosen, interpretation of the story, and entertainment value.


4. Competitors may bring and use their own staging if required.





Choice of Story 20Interpretation of Story 30Costume 10Entertainment 20Overall Effect 20Total 100


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Cookery – Junior COMP RDate: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 13.15, competition commences at 13.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 16 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entry with the highest score going forward as below:Maximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the Junior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the C Dance TrophyMaximum of 100 marks towards the NFU Mutual Society’s Girls’ Cup


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A "dish" is required to serve two people and may include more than one item, which form a total. Accessories to be kept to a minimum. There are no limitations on the contents of the display, although Competitors must display a menu card, details of recipes and costing, also a nutrition card. Recipes must be available throughout the practical session. Judges will place emphasis on marking displays that compliment the dishes.


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Workmanship (Hygiene, Safety, Time Management & Practical Skills) 45Finished dishes, suitability and variety 15Taste 25Overall display & interpretation of theme 15Menu Card including nutrition information, recipe & costingsTotal 100

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Blind Sheepdog Trials COMP 54

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 13.45, competition commences at 14.00Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of a team of THREE

members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Teams will be required to complete a course set out by the judge.

The 'Sheep Dog' is the only member of the team that is not blindfolded, the two 'Sheep' are both blindfolded.

The 'Sheep Dog' has to guide the two 'Sheep' around the course as determined on the day.

2. The winner is the team to complete the course in the fastest time.

3. The following scale of marks will be observed for the races:



Costume 20Race points (Maximum) 80Total 100


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Salsa Dancing COMP 55

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 14.15, competition commences at 14.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of a team of a minimum of

two and a maximum of six members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014.



Rules:1. Teams to perform in any style of Salsa Dancing within the time allocated and make due consideration

of the marking system and space available. There will not be time allowed for changing during the performance.


3. A CD player will be provided. Competitors to supply own music as required on CD (no other media allowed).



6. The following marking scale will be observed.

Choreography Content 20Coordination 20Presentation 25Dress 10Rhythmic Interpretation 25Total 100


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Charity & EnvironmentCOMP 56

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 14.15 competition commences at 14.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. Competitors must be 26 years of age


Marks: Maximum 100 per entryMaximum of 100 marks towards the A N Wakefield Rally Progress CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Senior Challenge ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the Environmental CupMaximum of 100 marks towards the Charity Cup

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Clubs are invited to produce a file of no more than four sides of A4 or a display board showing the Charity Fundraising carried out and/or the Environmental work undertaken 2013/2014. Please clearly label your CHARITY EVENTS and your ENVIRONMENTAL WORK so the judges can award marks towards each trophy. Some events will count towards each trophy, in which case show this clearly

Show how much money you raised, what you did, and which Charity you presented it to.

Display photos of the Environmental work you have done, together with any extras you wish to include.Environmental work includes, muck sales, harvest suppers, jumble sales, anything open to your community and villages.

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TIMING – stage time not to exceed 10 minutes in duration. Time penalties of one mark per thirty seconds or part thereof above this time. This does not include setting up and dismantling of stage.


Presentation 30Teamwork 20Money Donated to Charity 25Environmental Work Completed

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awards, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Steward or Rally Chairman. Failure to comply will result in all marks awarded for the competition concerned being removed and the competitor disqualified.

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Bang in a postCOMP 57

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 14.30 competition commences at 14.45Entries: Each Club may enter one team of TWO consisting of ONE male and ONE female in this

competition. Competitors must be both 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


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All equipment will be provided

Fastest team wins

The following scale of marking will be observed:First placed team 100Second placed team 90Third placed team 80And so on in increments of 5

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How many can you fit in a……COMP 58

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 15.00 competition commences at 15.15Entries: Each Club may enter one team in this competition. Competitors must be both 26 years of

age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


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All equipment will be provided

Team with the most members wins

The following scale of marking will be observed:First placed team 100Second placed team 90Third placed team 80And so on in increments of 5

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Charades COMP 59

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 15.15, competition commences at 15.30Entries: Each Club may make ONE entry which consists of a team of THREE members. ONE Competitor must be

aged 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.

Marks: Maximum 100 per entry:Maximum of 100 marks towards the County Rally Championship ShieldMaximum of 100 marks towards the Fun Cup

Rules:1. One member of the team will be shown a card with a word or short phrase written on it. They must not

show the card to the other team members.

The member shown the card will be required to act out this word or short phrase without speaking to the other team members, only hand movements and actions are permitted, until the word or short phrase is stated correctly by the two remaining team members.

The word or short phrase as provided must be guessed in full to proceed to the next word or short phrase.

2. The aim of the competition is to guess as many words or short phrases in FIVE minutes as possible.

3. If a tie between teams occurs points will be determined on a tie brake word.

4. The following marking scale will be observed:



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Scrabble 'Countdown' StyleCOMP 60

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 15.15, competition commences at 15.30Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of a team of THREE

members. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards.


Rules:1. Each member of the team will be required to take part in 3 rounds of ‘Scrabble Countdown style’.

2. Each competitor will take it in turns to select 9 scrabble letters from the bag. These letters will then be displayed for all competitors to formulate a word from.

3. The 3 competitors will then have 30 seconds to make a word from the chosen letters. Competitors will score points based on the combined total of the numbers displayed for each scrabble letter they have used in formulating their word. All words must be in the Oxford English Dictionary. Competitors are reminded that the words should be suitable for a family audience.

4. This process will then be repeated so that the second competitor chooses the letters and then the third.

5. Competitors’ scores for each of the three rounds will be totaled up with the idea being to score as many points over the three rounds as possible.

6. There will be 3 heats of 3 rounds at the Show.

7. The overall winning team will be the team who has gained the highest total points scored over the three heats.




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Chairwoman’s Challenge COMP 61

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2015Time: Booking in at 16.00, competition commences at 16.15Entries: Each Club may make one entry in this competition. An entry consists of two members per team

one 26 and under on 1st September 2014 and one 16 yrs and under on 1st September 2014. Competitors Will Be Required To Show Their Current Membership Cards


Rules:1 Teams will take part in a fun competition as directed by the county chairman

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Competitors should be aware that the competition could take any form, this may involve getting dirty or wet. Competitors should bring a change of clothes if they wish.



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