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Saturday 23rd MAY 2020

Thirsk Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk, YO7 3AB

By Kind Permission of Thirsk Auction Mart

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Confirmed Rule Notifications 10/11/12 - Breeds of sheep – members will not be advised of the breed of sheep until the actual day of the competition. There is no allocation of breed at Northern Area level. 24 – Pallet Upcycling - *new* competition, please read rules carefully. 41/42/43 - Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided at the Yorkshire Rally to enable under 18's to enter but only over 18's can qualify for Northern Area. 44 - Members under the age of 16 cannot be substituted on the day due to the Child Licence regulations (BOPA Licence) needing to be submitted to local authorities a minimum of 28 days before the competition. 45 – Mystery Judging – highest points from all the scores in mystery judging from County will be entered into the Northern Area competition. 49 - Members with food allergies are advised NOT to enter this competition. 53 – What 3 words treasure hunt – members to provide own smart phone and download app at a cost to themselves. 70 - Competition has changed from Handbook Cover to Annual Report Cover. 70/71/76/80 – exhibits will become artistic property of YFYFC and will be used for YFC marketing and development purposes. All competitions linked to the Olympic Games – no guidance has been given by Northern Area regarding copyright of the 5 rings image.

Fines on County Rally Day No Membership Card - £20 No Second form of ID (18 years & over) - £20 No membership card & second form of ID (18 years & over) - £20 24 – Pallet Upcycling - £25 31 - Farm Safety - £50 32 - Fence Erecting - £50 35/36 – Open Hand and Machine Sheep Shearing - £10 41/42/43 – Ladies Half Yard, Men’s Yard of Ale and Boat Race - £10 49 – Team Eating Competition - £10 69/78/79 - Club Display, Cookery Display and Cube Exhibit - £50 These fines were agreed at the Competition Committee Meeting on 27th February 2020.

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Competitions List 1 Junior Dairy Judging 41 Ladies Half Yard of Ale

2 Intermediate Dairy Judging 42 Men’s Yard of Ale

3 Senior Dairy Judging 43 Boat Race

4 Junior Beef Judging 44 Northern Area’s Got Talent

5 Intermediate Beef Judging 45 Mystery Judging – highest points only

6 Senior Beef Judging 46 Junior Poultry Judging

7 Junior Butchers Lamb Judging 47 Intermediate Poultry Judging

8 Intermediate Butchers Lamb Judging 48 Senior Poultry Judging

9 Senior Butchers Lamb Judging 49 Team Eating Competition

10 Junior Breeding Sheep Judging 50 Team of 2 Face Painting

11 Intermediate Breeding Sheep Judging 51 Senior Male Hammer & Nails

12 Senior Breeding Sheep Judging 52 Senior Female Hammer & Nails

13 Junior Mystery Judging 53 What 3 Words Treasure Hunt

14 Intermediate Mystery Judging 54 Fashion Kimono

15 Senior Mystery Judging 55 Junior Woodwork – Table Tennis Bat

16 Junior Floral Art – My Favourite Sport 56 Intermediate Woodwork – Oar

17 Inter Floral Art – My Sporting Hero 57 Senior Woodwork – Model Rowing Boat

18 Senior Floral Art – Sporting Pursuits 58 Junior Metal Work - Trophy

19 Team Cookery – Taste of Game 59 Intermediate Metal Work - Torch

20 Intermediate Tractor Handling 60 Senior Metal Work - Scrap Metal Athlete

21 Senior Tractor Handling 61 Five Uses Of Recycled Plastic

22 Male Land Rover Handling 62 Open Photography

23 Female Land Rover Handling 63 Baking Junior Cupcakes

24 Pallet Upcycling 64 Baking Intermediate Decorated Cake

25 Men’s Tug of War 65 Baking Senior Doughnuts

26 Ladies Tug of War 66 Senior Liqueur

27 Junior Tug of War (mixed 12-17 yrs) 67 Yorkshire Pudding 4 Ways

28 Junior Pig Judging 68 Sport in a Seed Tray 29 Intermediate Pig Judging 69 Club Display 30 Senior Pig Judging 70 Annual Report Cover

31 Farm Safety Skills 71 Competitions Promotional Poster

32 Fence Erecting 72 Junior Finger Puppet Family (glove)

33 Male Floral Art 73 Intermediate Miniature Scarecrow

34 Female Floral Art 74 Senior Doorstop

35 Hand Sheep Shearing 75 Recycled Farm Waste Exhibit

36 Machine Sheep Shearing 76 2 Minute Promotional Video

37 Ladies Bolster & Bar 77 Bottle Top Artwork

38 Men’s Bolster & Bar 78 Cookery Display – Great Yorkshire Produce

39 Junior Pedal Tractor Handling 79 Cube Exhibit - Olympics

40 Obstacle Race/Sports Day 80 Christmas Card

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General Rules Under 18s will need a parental consent form. 18s and over will need a second form of ID.

1 AGE Junior Competitors to be aged 16 or under on 1 September 2019 born on or after 1 September 2002 Intermediate Competitors to be aged 21 or under on 1 September 2019 born on or after 1 September 1997 Senior Competitors to be aged 26 or under on 1 September 2019 born on or after 1 September 1992 OPEN/SENIOR COMPETITIONS

Both these competitions can be entered by anyone, unless a restriction is stated, however it is only the competitions classed as “senior” that will go towards the Senior Trophy.

2 ENTRIES

Unless otherwise stated competition entry is free. All deposits required are stated under the competition name, on certain competitions fines will be applicable if a competitor does not turn up. This will be stated along with the amount on the competition rule and entry form. Members are allowed to move up age categories unless otherwise stated. Members may enter more than one competition outside of Section 1, subject to the rules and where the timetable allows. The steward in charge of the competition MUST be notified if a competitor is running late.

NO NEW ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RALLY DAY. 3 SECTION ONE ENTRIES (Classes 1 to 14) Club Secretaries to send entries direct to DISTRICT SECRETARIES Representation: District entries to County 1-5 Competing Clubs three go forward 6 and over Competing Clubs four go forward (Cledales and Craven only) STOCKJUDGING COMPETITIONS

A competitor may enter only one Stock judging Competition in this section. Substitution in the stock judging classes can only be made by informing County Office no later than Friday 15th May 2020.

COOKERY/FLORAL ART

Competitors may enter only one of these competitions as the timetable does not allow for entry in both.

4 SECTION TWO ENTRIES (Classes 25-54)

Club Secretaries to send entries direct to County Office. Two entries per club. All work must be done at the Rally Site unless otherwise stated. If Districts are holding Section Two at their District Rally please make members aware that they DO NOT QUALIFY to County Rally from the District Rally but NEED TO ENTER, BEFORE THE DISTRICT RALLIES, DIRECTLY TO COUNTY.

5 SECTION THREE ENTRIES (Classes 55-80)

Club Secretaries to send entries direct to County Office. Each club may enter each class twice only and each competitor may enter only once in each class. All work must be made specifically for the 2020 County Rally. Exhibits MUST NOT be removed before 4.00pm on the day of the Rally. If Districts are holding Section Three at their District Rally please make members aware that they DO NOT QUALIFY to County Rally from the District Rally but NEED TO ENTER, BEFORE THE DISTRICT RALLIES, DIRECTLY TO COUNTY. CHANGES CANNOT BE MADE TO ENTRY FORMS AFTER DISTRICT RALLIES – NAMES CAN BE SUBSITUTED BUT ADDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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6 NORTHERN AREA ELIMINATORS The first three placed competitors in the Northern Area Eliminators will be required to go forward to represent the County at the 2020 Northern Area Field Day to be held on Saturday 27th June 2020 at Huggin Farm, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster hosted by East Riding YFC.

The following competitions will go through to the Field Day: Beef, Sheep & Mystery Judging, Tractor Handling, Pallet Upcycling, Tug of War, Farm Safety, Fence Erecting, Floral Art, Hand & Machine Sheep Shearing, Bolster & Bar, Half & Yard of Ale, Boat Race, Fashion Kimono, Northern Area’s Got Talent, Team Eating Competition, Woodwork, Metal Work, Five Uses of Recycled Plastic, Photography, Cupcakes, Decorated Cake, Doughnuts, Yorkshire Pudding 4 ways, Sport in a seed tray, Liqueur, On the News and Cube Exhibit.

7 MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW (26th & 27th SEPTEMBER 2020)

Competitors may not enter more than one competition held at the Malvern Show: Team Cookery, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Floral Arts.

8 NFYFC COMPETITIONS WEEKEND (4th JULY & 5th JULY 2020)

Fence Erecting, Farm Safety and Cube Display. MENS, LADIES & JUNIOR TUG OF WAR FINALS (1st August 2020 at the Tenbury Show)

9 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE RULES WERE CORRECT WHEN SENT TO PRESS (March 2020)

HOWEVER SHOULD RULES CHANGE PRIOR TO THE COUNTY RALLY, CLUBS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA MEMBERS NEWS. UP-DATED RULES WILL BE POSTED ON THE YORKSHIRE YFC WEBSITE AND VIA FACEBOOK. PLEASE NOTE ALL NA ELIMINATORS HAVE BEEN SET BY EITHER NFYFC OR EAST RIDING FEDERATION OF YFC.

10 MEMBERSHIP CARDS - ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF YFYFC BEFORE THE

ENTRY CLOSING DATES, NO CARDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE 11TH MAY 2020. NO REPLACEMENT CARDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE 15TH MAY 2020. MEMBERS MUST BRING A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH PHOTOGRAPH TO THE COUNTY RALLY. ANYONE WHO DOES NOT SHOW THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD WILL BE FINED £20 AND ISSUED WITH A WRISTBAND FOR THE DAY.

ALL MEMBERS AGED 18+ MUST SUPPLY A 2ND FORM OF ID (Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate). ALL MEMBERS UNDER 18, MUST HAVE A SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FORM TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE AS STATED BY NFYFC Cards must be signed on the reverse. Expiry date 31/08/2020. If a membership card is checked and found to be invalid then the competitor will be disqualified from competing on the day.

11 JUDGING - THE JUDGES AND STEWARDS DECISION IS FINAL.

The Presidents Choice Award will be awarded to the exhibit that the President of YFYFC deems a worthy winner – the President’s decision is final.

12 VERBAL ABUSE

Aggressive behaviour in any form from a competitor or a member of the public on behalf of a competitor to the Judge or Steward will result in that competitor being disqualified.

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13 POINTS Points will be awarded on the basis of: 1st 6 points 2nd 5 points 3rd 4 points 4th 3 points 5th 2 points 6th 1 point

In sections two and three 1 point will be given for every member who enters a competition and competes on the day or brings their exhibit – the exceptions to this are class 69 Club Display and 78 Cookery Display. Points for Club Display and Cookery Display are as follows: 6 marks will be awarded for the overall display and 6 marks for the best interpretation of each theme, 5 for the second etc, allowing a maximum of 36 points to be awarded. WHERE A CLUB HAS TWO OR MORE ENTRIES IN ONE COMPETITION, ONLY THE HIGHEST SCORING ENTRY WILL COUNT TOWARDS TROPHIES.

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All Club Entries (Sections 2 and 3) must be received at County Office by: FRIDAY 27th MARCH 2020 All District Entries (Section 1) must be received at County Office by: MONDAY 11th MAY 2020

Ages for Eligibility Rule – at a glance

Year born Born on or BEFORE 31 August Born on or AFTER 01 September

Age on 1st September 2019 Age on 1st September 2019

1992 27 (overage) 26

1993 26 25

1994 25 24

1995 24 23

1996 23 22

1997 22 21

1998 21 20

1999 20 19

2000 19 18

2001 18 17

2002 17 16

2003 16 15

2004 15 14

2005 14 13

2006 13 12

2007 12 11

2008 11 10

2009 10 9*

2010 9* (too young)

* Please Note: All participants MUST have attained their 10th birthday before joining in any YFC activities, including competitions for insurance purposes.

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TIMETABLE This timetable is subject to change at short notice.

Competitions with specific finish times means competitors must have competed before this time. Where specific report times are given, this is to allow time for a draw to be made before the competitor starts. Where there is no report time listed competitors should still give themselves plenty of time to check-in before the competition is due to start. Some venues may change depending on the weather! The timetable does not allow members to take part in both the Cookery and Floral Art competitions. Members are only permitted to take part in one Stock Judging in Section One.

Report at Start Time Finish Time Competition

8.00am 9.00am

11.00am 11.00am

Preparation of Display Section (Auction) Tug of War Weigh-in Men, Ladies & Juniors

9.00am 9.30am

Junior Stockjudging (Bottom of auction) Intermediate Stockjudging (Bottom of auction) Senior Stockjudging (Bottom of auction) Mystery Judging (Bottom of auction)

10.45am 10.30am

12.00pm

Summing up of all Section 1 Stock judging Pig Judging (Bottom of auction)

10.30am

11.00pm 11.00pm

12.30pm 12.30pm

Bolster & Bar (Grass - Right) Eating Competition (Outside the Café ) Hammer & Nails (Outside the Café) What3words treasure hunt (report to Control Desk)

11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm Cookery (Team of Three) (Auction) Junior/Intermediate/Senior Floral Art (Auction)

11.00am

11.30am 11.30am

1.00pm Northern Area’s Got Talent (Indoor ) Open & Hand Sheep Shearing (Bottom of auction)

11.30am

12 noon 12 noon 12 noon

1.00pm 1.30pm 1.30pm

Pallet Upcycling (Front Car park) Ladies Half & Men’s Yard of Ale (Auction) Junior Pedal Tractor Handling (Car Park)

11.45am 12.15pm 12.15pm 12.15pm

1:30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm

Team of Two face painting (Outside the Cafe) Obstacle Race (Outside the Café) Tractor Handling (Car Park) Land Rover Handling (Car Park) Poultry Judging (Bottom of auction)

12.45pm

1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm

4.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm

Display Section Opens (Auction) Obstacle Race/Sports Day(Outside the Café) Boat Race (Auction) Open & Male Floral Art (Auction)

12.45pm 1.30pm Tug of War Preliminary rounds and final (Main Ring)

4.00pm Removal of exhibits

4.30pm CLEARING UP OF SITE BY ALL MEMBERS

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STOCKJUDGING COMPETITIONS

Kindly sponsored by Lambert & Dyson Ltd PROCEDURES Classes 1-2, 4-12, 13-15, 16-18, 28-30 a) Competitors will be required to judge and give reasons on 1 ring of 4 animals/birds then judge and

place 1 ring of 4 animals/birds. (Class 2 = 6 animals) b) The animals/birds will be designated A, B, X, Y. (Class 2 = A, B, C, X, Y, Z) c) During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any

person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area.

d) Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitor places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.

e) Competitors must provide themselves with white coats, which must be worn during the period of the competition.

f) Timing: 10 minutes will be allowed for inspection and handling and a further 5 minutes to prepare reasons, 2 minutes to give reasons. Competitors who exceed the time limit will incur penalties at a rate of 2 marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. Marking: Placing 50, Reasons: Accuracy of Observation 25, Comparison 15, Style (including presentation of competitor) 100. Intermediate dairy that get 15 minutes will be allowed for inspection and handling and a further 5 minutes to prepare reasons with 3 minutes to give reasons. Marking: Placing 48, Reasons: Accuracy of Observation 32, Comparison and Style 20, (including presentation of competitor) 100. Junior and Intermediate dairy will get an extra class to judge, this will be 10 minutes to look at 4 animals for a score off 50 totalling 150 points for the 2 classes.

Classes 1 and 2 reasoning must be positive. Class 3 a) Competitors will be required to assess 4 Shorthorn Dairy Cows using the linear method of assessing

characteristics. Competitors are also required to place these cattle in order of merit as to their suitability for milk production and breeding herd replacements.

Competitors to give POSITIVE reasons to the Judges to justify their placing. b) The cattle will be designated A, B, X, Y. c) During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any

other person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. d) Cards will be supplied to each competitor for making notes. During the competition no other papers or

literature may be used. e) Competitors must provide themselves with white coats which must be worn during the period of the

competition. f) Timing: Inspection and Handling - 30 minutes, Reasons 2 minutes. Competitors who exceed the time

limit for Reasons will incur penalties at a rate of 2 marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. g) Marking: Correct assessment 100 (1 point will be deducted for each point of variation from the Master

Judge's Score), Placing 50, Accuracy of Observations 25, Positive Comparison 15, Style (including presentation of competitor) 10, Total per competitor 200.

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Section One

DAIRY JUDGING is on Sunday 17th May 2020, all other competitions will be held on 23rd May 2020.

CLASSES 1 – 12 TO JUDGE AND GIVE REASONS ON STOCK AS FOLLOWS: (The Federation reserves the right to alter stock if necessary)

Classes 1-12 kindly sponsored by Lambert & Dyson Ltd DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING (NFYFC) Sunday 17th May 2020 at Oxton Farm, Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 8DX

1 JUNIOR (Shorthorns)

2 INTERMEDIATE (Shorthorns) - 6 Cows

3 SENIOR (Shorthorns) - Linear Assessment BEEF CATTLE JUDGING - To judge 1 ring of 4 beef cattle as fit for a butcher (NA) 4 JUNIOR 5 INTERMEDIATE 6 SENIOR BUTCHERS LAMB JUDGING - To judge 1 ring of 4 lambs as fit for a butcher 7 JUNIOR 8 INTERMEDIATE 9 SENIOR BREEDING SHEEP JUDGING - To judge 1 ring of 4 breeding sheep (NA) 10 JUNIOR 11 INTERMEDIATE 12 SENIOR MYSTERY JUDGING – to judge and give reasons on 4 mystery items. (NA) Details will be revealed to competitors on the day The top three scores from across classes 13,14 and 15 will qualify for Northern Area as competition number 45 13 Junior Mystery Judging 14 Intermediate Mystery Judging 15 Senior Mystery Judging FLORAL ART National Rules (NFYFC - Malvern Autumn Show) See National Rules on www.nfyfc.org.uk 16 Junior Floral Art (16 And Under)

The competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Subject: Exhibit Title: “My Favourite Sport”. An exhibit to depict the member’s favourite sport. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT EXCEED 76cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations. The reverse of these backboards MUST compliment the theme and be neat and tidy. At the national finals the exhibit will be displayed on a table with a white table covering.

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17 Intermediate Floral Art (21 And Under) The competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

Subject: Exhibit Title – “My Sporting Hero”. – An exhibit paying tribute to the member’s Sporting Hero. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 76cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations. The reverse of these backboards MUST compliment the theme and be neat and tidy. At the national finals the exhibit will be displayed on a table with a white table covering.

18 Senior Floral Art (26 And Under)

The competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Subject: Exhibit Title: “Sporting Pursuits” - An exhibit to depict any sporting activity taking part in the rural community at any time of year. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 76cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations. The reverse of these backboards MUST compliment the theme and be neat and tidy. At the national finals the exhibit will be displayed on a table with a white table covering.

Each competitor will be required to create their exhibit within a one hour time limit. A work table will be provided close to the display area – approx half a trestle table to be allocated per competitor. Allowance of one hour to include final checks and measurement of the exhibit. Before leaving the competing area, competitors will be given a further 5 minutes to clear and tidy the work site.

Competitors to note that all buckets will be checked by Stewards on arrival for pre-arranged foliage A “Competitions Manual” is available from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd. www.nafas.org.uk Competitors must wear white coats during the period of the competition. Club, County and Sponsor logos are permitted on either the front or the back of the coats. ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAFAS COMPETITIONS MANUAL 2015. A “Competitions Manual” is available from www.nafas.org.uk to visit the NAFAS on-line shop.

NAFAS Definitions (The National Association of Flower Arranging Societies of Great Britain) From the NAFAS Competitions Manual (Third Edition 2015). 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. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL • Natural plant material is any vegetable matter • It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material. • It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar

products.

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ARTIFICAL PLANT MATERIAL • Artificial plant material is realistic or fantasy plant-forms, made wholly or partly from non-

plant material. This includes, clay, fabric, glass, metal, paper, plastic, plaster, polyester, ribbon, shells, silk, sugar, wax, etc. Which is used as a substitute for natural plant material in an exhibit.

• Artificial plant material is not allowed unless specifically included in a show schedule (see reasons for disqualification).

• Artificial plant material or artificial plant forms that are an integral part of a container, base, background or accessory are permitted.

• Artificial grass turf must not be used for any purpose including bases. 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.

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).

NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE DISQUALIFICATION: 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. Competitors must wear white coats during the period of the competition.

SCALE OF MARKS: If a high number of entries are received, NFYFC reserves the right to use the NFYFC ‘Standards Judging’ System.

Idea 20

Colour 20 Composition 30 Technical 30 TOTAL MARKS 100

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19 Team Cookery (Theme: Taste of Game)

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk Teams to consist of three members, one must be 26 years of age or under, one must be 21 years of age or under and one must be 16 years of age or under, on 1 September 2019, and full members of a Club affiliated to NFYFC.

Each team will be required to prepare and display four courses for the ‘Taste of Game’ dinner Teams must promote British Game within their displays. Teams must include at least one food item of British Game in their menu as listed here: https://tasteofgame.org.uk/what-is-game/ (hard copy attached underneath rules) The menu must include at least one sweet course and one savoury course. Each Course will be required to serve two people. A drink does not count as a course and will not be scored. Teams must ensure each course involves a cooked element, prepared from raw ingredients, demonstrating cookery skills. (It is advised that the combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese is not included). Further information about Taste of Game can be found at https://tasteofgame.org.uk/

Equipment Competing teams are required to provide: All ingredients (these may be brought to the competition already weighed out and vegetables ready washed – all other work must be executed on site in the practical session). Two (2) butane gas stoves (currently available from approx. £15.00 from camping and outdoor retailers/Argos/Amazon). The stoves must be like the images below and be fuelled by butane cartridges:

DISPLAYS At the NFYFC final, competitors will be allowed a maximum display space of 90cm (width) X 60cm (depth) X height optional (i.e. no height limit) which to display the courses to their best advantage. Please note these are the EXTERNAL dimensions. If teams use back and/or side boards the whole of the board must be within the dimensions given. Any accessories or drapes used on the outside walls will be included in the overall size limit of the exhibit. The external walls will be marked and should enhance the overall exhibit. Displays which exceed the above dimensions will be disqualified.

Teams must:

a) Display a menu card. b) Display details of recipes.

There are no limitations on the contents of the display. Menu cards, recipes and display accessories (non food items) etc may be brought to the competition ready prepared. Displays must remain in position throughout the day of the competition. All displays and competitor’s property will be at the risk of the competitor and YFYFC cannot accept liability for any loss or damage sustained – therefore, competitors are advised to use items of little established value.

TIMING One hour to include preparation and tidying of the site. Competitors will be penalised at the rate of one mark per minute or part thereof over allotted time.

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Teams will be allocated their work space and display space. Display bays may be set up before the one-hour preparation and cooking time and teams may unpack their equipment and ingredients onto the work table before the one hour practical session. At the end of the one hour preparation and cooking time, teams should have tidied the site leaving a clear (wiped) work table with only the gas stoves on it – i.e. they should have packed away their equipment and wiped down the worktable. The gas stoves should be left on the worktable to cool before being packed away. Competitors must wear white coats, hairnets or hats.

Judges will place emphasis on marking displays which compliment the dishes.

SCALE OF MARKS Practical cookery skills, including teamwork 50 Taste 50 Finished courses, suitability, choice of menu and variety 20 Overall display and interpretation of theme 20 Suitable clothing (white coats, headwear, shoes etc) 10

TOTAL 150

20 Intermediate Tractor Handling NA

Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must be 17 years of age or over on the 23rd May 2020. Driving Licence (Category F) must be shown on the day. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card.

PROCEDURE Competitor will be required to manoeuvre a tractor around a course within the time allowed. The Intermediate will have an implement attached. Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped and disqualified by the judge. TIMING - Time to be set by the judges. SCALE OF MARKS Will be judged on safety, accuracy and time to complete the set course. There will be a time penalty of 2 seconds for every cone/marker knocked. 21 Senior Tractor Handling NA

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2019. Competitors must be 16 years of age or over on the 23rd May 2020. Driving Licence (Category F) must be shown on the day. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card.

PROCEDURE Competitor will be required to manoeuvre a tractor around a course within the time allowed. The Senior will have a trailer attached. Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped and disqualified by the judge. TIMING - Time to be set by the judges. SCALE OF MARKS Will be judged on safety, accuracy and time to complete the set course. There will be a time penalty of 2 seconds for every cone/marker knocked. 22 Male Land Rover Handling (County)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2019. Competitors must be 16 years of age or over on the 23rd May 2020. Driving Licence (Category F) must be shown on the day. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card.

PROCEDURE Competitors are required to drive a Land Rover around an obstacle course. Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped and disqualified by the judge.

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TIMING - Time to be set by the judges. SCALE OF MARKS - Judged on time, accuracy and safety. There will be a time penalty of 2 seconds for every cone/marker knocked. 23 Female Land Rover Handling (County)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2019. Competitors must be 16 years of age or over on the 23rd May 2020. Driving Licence (Category F) must be shown on the day. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card.

PROCEDURE Competitors are required to drive a Land Rover around an obstacle course. Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped and disqualified by the judge. TIMING - Time to be set by the judges. SCALE OF MARKS - Judged on time, accuracy and safety. There will be a time penalty of 2 seconds for every cone/marker knocked. 24 Pallet Upcycling NA & NFYFC

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk

Theme ‘The Great Outdoors’ Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Team of two members. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card. PROCEDURE Each team will be supplied with two wooden pallets. Teams to dismantle pallets and produce an item complementing the theme ‘The Great Outdoors’ within the specified time. Teams must endeavour to use as much of the wood as possible. Amount of wood used will be taken into consideration by the judge when marking. Teams to supply their own tools. To note: rechargeable power tools will be allowed (including glue guns and drills. To note no extra attachments on the drill are to be used). Chainsaws, nail-guns and generators will not be allowed. Competitors are required to provide their own fixings to construct their exhibits. Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn (including suitable head, ear, eye protection and steel toe capped boots) throughout the competition. Once teams have constructed their exhibit, they will be responsible for clearing up their construction site. TIMING Two hours to include dismantling of pallets and tidying of the site once exhibit is constructed. Competitors will be penalised at the rate of one mark per minute or part thereof over allotted time. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Craftsmanship 20 Teamwork 30 Time Management 10 Overall Effect 10 TOTAL 100

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Section Two 25 Men’s Tug Of War (NA/NFYFC)

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk Combined weight 680kg. Men’s teams shall consist of eight pulling members of the same gender. No more than two (2) members of a team may be between the ages of 15 and over, and under 17 years on 1 September 2019 and the remainder of the team MUST be between 17 years and 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2019. All team members must bring their NFYFC membership card on the competition day plus if over 18, have additional official photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence). Only one coach/trainer or water carrier is permitted with each team during pulling. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to them during actual pulling. Neither the Coach nor Trainer need comply with other rules of eligibility. At weigh-in all team members must have their boots available for inspection by the judges. Full rules on www.nfyfc.org.uk. Please note we are now following the national rules, therefore following the Tug of War Association Rules.

26 Ladies Tug Of War (NA/NFYFC)

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk Combined weight 580kg. Ladies teams shall consist of eight pulling members of the same gender. No more than two (2) members of a team may be between the ages of 15 and over, and under 17 years on 1 September 2019 and the remainder of the team MUST be between 17 years and 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2019. All team members must bring their NFYFC membership card on the competition day plus if over 18, have additional official photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence). Only one coach/trainer or water carrier is permitted with each team during pulling. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to them during actual pulling. Neither the Coach nor Trainer need comply with other rules of eligibility. At weigh-in all team members must have their boots available for inspection by the judges. Full rules on www.nfyfc.org.uk. Please note we are now following the national rules, therefore following the Tug of War Association Rules.

27 Junior Tug Of War (Mixed) (NA /NFYFC)

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk Junior GENSB team shall consist of between 7 and 10 pulling members, male or female, who must be between the ages of 12 years of age and over & 17 years of age and under on 1st September 2019. This means competitors MUST have attained their 12th birthday on 1st September 2019 and may be 18 on the day of the competition. Combined weight 560kg. An additional 10kg will be added to the weight allowance for each female in the team up to a maximum of 600kg Based on the GENSB International TOW rules. Team names need to be declared beforehand. All team members must bring their NFYFC membership card and parental consent form on the competition day. Only one coach/trainer or water carrier is permitted with each team during pulling. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to them during actual pulling. Neither the Coach nor Trainer need comply with other rules of eligibility. At weigh-in all team members must have their boots available for inspection by the judges. Districts, if you are holding this at your Rally please note if a TOWA permit is applied for and a qualified TOWA judge used then you will be insured. If you do not follow these rules you will have to seek further insurance. Please note the rules on www.nfyfc.org.uk which show the dress and footwear required. Please note we are now following the national rules, therefore following the Tug of War Association Rules.

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PIG JUDGING - To judge & give reasons on 1 ring of 4 pigs fit for a butcher 28 JUNIOR 29 INTERMEDIATE 30 SENIOR 31 Farm Safety Skills (NA/NFYFC) Details to be confirmed

See NATIONAL RULES on www.yfyfc.org.uk A team shall consist of four members 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of each round of the competition their current and signed Membership Card. A driving licence, a licence with B+E (Trailer), ATV Competence, EASI Competence & First Aid Certificate.

Please visit www.nfyfc.org.uk for full rules. For this competition members will be working as individuals on tasks 1-3 and as a team on tasks 4 & 5.

TASK 1: Tractor and Fertiliser Spreader TASK 2: Tractor with Loader and Flat Bed Trailer TASK 3: ATV Handling TASK 4: FIRST AID TASK 5: HAZARD PERCEPTION (AT THE NATIONAL FINAL ONLY)

TIMING

Tasks 1 – 4: Competitors will be asked to stop after 35 minutes.

SCALE OF MARKS

Foreman 30

Teamwork 70

Task 1: Tractor and Fertiliser Spreader 100

Task 2: Tractor with Loader and Flat Bed Trailer 100

Task 3: ATV Handling 100

Task 4: First Aid 100

Task 5: Hazard Perception 100

TOTAL 600

32 Fence Erecting (NA/NFYFC)

A team shall consist of three members 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. At the NFYFC Final the team will be required to erect a 13m stock proof boundary fence in a straight line using the materials provided (as illustrated in the diagram). It shall be constructed of post and netting with 2 strands of mild steel barbed wire above the netting, and one strand of mild steel wire below the netting. At the start of the fence there will be a box strainer assembly using a horizontal strut and diagonal brace wire. At the other end; the fence will be secured with a mild steel fencing-strainer assembly, using a strainer and angled strut (strut to be secured using a thrust plate, and strainer to be secured using a cross member). The plain wire and barbed wire to be tensioned and tied with a knot at both ends. There must also be a join in the plain wire using a hand tied knot where indicated on the diagram. The team are required to prepare a written risk assessment/method statement, which is to be handed to the Chief Steward on the day of the competition - prior to the competition start. Continued overleaf:

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Diagram is not to scale and is for illustrative purposes only

All spacings to be determined by the competitors

All teams are required to dismantle their fence after the Presentation of Awards (The thrust plate and any blocks/cross members must be out of the ground). Teams are required to clear away all debris and any off-cuts of wire etc must not be put down the postholes. Receptacles will be provided for this purpose. Soil will be available to make the ground good. Any team not complying with this ruling will be disqualified and may receive a fine. The Judge’s decision is final.

List of Items to be provided can be found online with the full rules. Timings - 1 hours 40 minutes will be allowed for the NFYFC final. SCALE OF MARKS Box strainer assembly 50 Mild steel fencing-strainer assembly 50 Intermediate post line and height 20 Fixing and tensioning of barbed wire 20 Fixing and tensioning of netting 40 Join in netting 30 Fixing and tensioning of plain wire 20 Join in plain wire 10 Overall neatness of finished job 25 (Including surrounding area) Written risk assessment 15 TOTAL 280

33 Male Floral Art (open) (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card. PROCEDURE To make a hand tied bouquet of flowers for the winner of an Olympic competition. To be viewed from all angles. Maximum space allowed: 50cm wide x 50cm deep x unlimited height. Pre-cut and pre-soaked oasis are allowed. No pre-cut flowers allowed. All the work of the arranging and assembling of materials must be carried out during the competiton. Competitors must wear white coats. TIMING Time allowed is one hour, with an additional 10 minutes for clearing up at the end. SCALE OF MARKS

Idea 20 Technicality 40 Colour 20 Composition 20 Overall Appearance 40 TOTAL MARKS 140

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34 Female Floral Art (open) (NA) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card. PROCEDURE To make a hand tied bouquet of flowers for the winner of an Olympic competition. To be judged from the front. Maximum space allowed: 76cm wide x 60cm deep x unlimited height. Pre-cut and pre-soaked oasis are allowed. No pre-cut flowers allowed. All the work of the arranging and assembling of materials must be carried out during the competition. Competitors must wear white coats. TIMING Time allowed is one hour, with an additional 10 minutes for clearing up at the end. SCALE OF MARKS

Idea 20 Technicality 40 Colour 20 Composition 20 Overall Appearance 40 TOTAL MARKS 140

35 Open Hand Shearing (NA) Competitors must be 26 years old or under on 1st September 2019.

Competitors will be required to hand shear one sheep and wrap the fleece in front of the judges. Competitor to bring their own shears. Competitors must be competent and a minimum of British Wool ‘Blue Seal’, certificate to be presented prior to the competition commencing. If a judge deems a competitor to be incompetent, they will be disqualified from the competition. TIMING Time to be set by the judges. SCALE OF MARKS - Judged on time, neatness, accuracy and safety.

36 Open Machine Shearing (NA & NFYFC)

Competitors must be 26 years old or under on 1st September 2019. Refer to the latest British Isles Shearing Competition Association (BISCA) May 2019 rules which are available from NFYFC. Competitors must wear suitable clothing and footwear. Competitors must be competent and a minimum of British Wool ‘Blue Seal’, certificate to be presented prior to the competition commencing. There will be a minimum number of sheep to be shorn – see NFYFC rules for details. Competitors will be required to assist in sorting sheep and wrapping wool for other competitors. Any remaining unshorn sheep from the competition must be sheered prior to competitors leaving. TIMING – please refer to BISCA rules. SCALE OF MARKS – please refer to BISCA rules.

37 Ladies Bolster & Bar (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitor to knock opponent off the bar, the competition will be a knock-out. Footwear must be removed before competing. Competitors must wear a minimum of t-shirt and shorts and are advised to bring a spare change of clothes and towel. All equipment will be provided. SCALE OF MARKS - To be run as a Knock-Out Competition.

38 Men’s Bolster & Bar (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitor to knock opponent off the bar, the competition will be a knock-out. Footwear must be removed before competing. Competitors must wear a minimum of t-shirt and shorts and are advised to bring a spare change of clothes and towel. All equipment will be provided. SCALE OF MARKS - To be run as a Knock-Out Competition.

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39 Junior Pedal Tractor Handling (NA) Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

Competitor will be required to manoeuvre a pedal tractor around a course within the time allowed. TIMING The judge will specify the time allowed on the day. SCALE OF MARKS Competitors will be judged on the time to complete the set course. There will be a time penalty of 2 seconds for every cone/marker knocked.

40 Obstacle Race/Sports Day Open (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Team of 4. Competitors to complete an obstacle course set by the judges. TIMING - fastest time will win the competition.

41 Ladies Half Yard of Ale (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must be 10 years old or over on Competition Day. Competitors are required to drink a half yard of alcoholic ale in the quickest time. (Non Alcoholic @ YFYFC). Spillages will be taken into account. Competitors aged 18 years and over can only qualify to go to Northern Area. SCALE OF MARKS - Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and spillages.

42 Men’s Yard of Ale (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must be 10 years old or over on Competition Day. Competitors are required to drink a yard of alcoholic ale in the quickest time. (Non Alcoholic @ YFYFC). Spillages will be taken into account. Competitors aged 18 years and over can only qualify to go to Northern Area. SCALE OF MARKS - Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and spillages.

43 Boat Race non-alcoholic (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must be 10 years old or over on Competition Day. Team of 6 and must include at least 1 member of each sex. Each Competitor will be required to drink a mystery pint of non-alcoholic drinks (6 pints per team) Spillages will be taken into account. SCALE OF MARKS Competitors will be judged on the time taken to drink the 6 mystery pints. Spillages will be considered and will incur a penalty.

44 Northern Area’s Got Talent (Open) (NA) See Northern Area rules for further details (available on YFYFC website). The team will consist of between two and six competitors, all of whom must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. PROCEDURE Teams are required to demonstrate a talent or skill.

All demonstrations are to be performed inside on a hard floor max size of a curtain sided lorry trailer. Tables will be available for table top demonstrations. Demonstrations must not include competitors being more than hip height above the ground. Teams must bring with them all equipment necessary. All the electricity, microphones and audio equipment will be provided. Music may be used and may be brought with the team on the day of the competition in the form of a CD or a memory stick. All music used must be a Radio Edit – i.e. suitable and passed for radio broadcast to family (pre watershed) audiences. CD’s Should be clearly labelled with the Club Name and Contact Name and Number.

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Pets and Livestock are not permitted. All acts must be aimed at and suitable for a family audience. TIMING

The team will have a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 7 minutes. This time limit includes setting up and tidying up. Time faults will be imposed for timings above or below the time limits at a rate of 2 marks deducted per 15 seconds or part thereof. The team will be required to sign in at 10am to which you will receive a time to perform (to hopefully streamline the process).

SCALE OF MARKS

45 Mystery Judging (NA) Please note: The highest points at County Level will qualify to Northern Area. There will be no round at YFYFC County Rally.

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. PROCEDURE Competitors will be required to judge and give reasons on a ring of 4 mystery items. Items will be

designated A, B, X, Y. All competitors must provide and wear a white coat, which must be worn during the period of the

competition. Throughout the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any

person other than Judges and Stewards or this will incur a penalty or disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area.

Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitor places the items. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.

TIMING Competitors will be allowed 15 minutes for inspection and handling of the items and each

competitor will be allowed up to 2 minutes for stating their reasons. Competitors exceeding this time limit will incur penalties at the rate of 2 marks for each 15 seconds

or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from their total score. SCALE OF MARKS As per YFC Judging Card: Placing 50 Reasons 50 TOTAL 100 POULTRY JUDGING - To judge & give reasons on 1 ring of 4 poultry fit for a butcher (breed to be

confirmed) 46 JUNIOR 47 INTERMEDIATE 48 SENIOR

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49 Team Eating Competition (NA) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

A team of 3 consisting of one competitor 16 years of age or under on the 1st September 2019, one competitor 21 years of age or under on the 1st September 2019 and one competitor 26 years of age or under on the 1st September 2019. PROCEDURE Competitors will be provided with a plate of food of which they are to eat in the quickest time. Team of three – 1 junior, 1 intermediate, 1 senior. Competitors with any food allergies are advised NOT to compete in this competition. TIMING - The judge will specify the time allowed on the day. SCALE OF MARKS - The team to complete the challenge in the fastest time wins.

50 JUNIOR FACE PAINTING Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

Team of two - One junior competitor (male or female) is required to supply their own model to face paint. The model can be another member of YFYFC, a parent, a club leader or any other person that they identify before the competition day. Competitors to supply their own face paints, accessories ie sequins, jewels etc, facial cleaning products etc. THEME – Animals. TIMING - Competitors will be allowed 15 minutes. SCALE OF MARKS – 100.

51 SENIOR MALE HAMMER & NAILS Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

Senior male member to hammer nail into a piece of wood in the lowest amount of hits without bending the nail. Competitors will be permitted an initial pilot hit. Competitors to provide their own hammer. Competitors to store hammer safely (in locked vehicle) when not in use. YFYFC will provide wood and nails. TIMING - Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and accuracy (number of bent nails). SCALE OF MARKS – 100.

52 SENIOR FEMALE HAMMER & NAILS Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

Senior female member to hammer nail into a piece of wood in the lowest amount of hits without bending the nail. Competitors will be permitted an initial pilot hit. YFYFC will provide hammer, wood and nails. TIMING - Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and accuracy (number of bent nails). SCALE OF MARKS – 100.

53 WHAT 3 WORDS TREASURE HUNT (Open) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors to provide own smart phone and download app “what3words”. Competitors to report to control desk for further instructions. Competitors will compete in a treasure hunt around the County Rally site collecting answers.

TIMING - Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and accuracy. SCALE OF MARKS – 100.

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54 Open Fashion Kimono (NA) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

PROCEDURE - Competitors to make Japanese Kimono that would be suitable to be worn for the Olympics Opening Ceremony. It will then be worn by the competitor in a fashion show.

There must be a story board with the outfit which will be a maximum size of A3. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor.

SCALE OF MARKS - Marks will be awarded for: Creativity 35 Complexity 30 Quality 35 Total 100

Section Three

55 Junior Woodwork – Table Tennis Bat (NA) Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce a table tennis bat. Only wood and glue to be used other than the face of the bat where material can be used. No finish or treatment to be used. Max size 30cm x 20cm x 5cm. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

56 Intermediate Woodwork - Oar (NA)

Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce an oar to be used in a boat race. Maximum 3m in length. No finish or treatment to be used. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

57 Senior Woodwork – Model Rowing Boat (NA) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce a model rowing boat suitable for the men’s/women’s 8 competition. Only wood and glue to be used. No finish or treatment to be used. Max size 30cm x 30cm x 20cm. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor.

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SCALE OF MARKS Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

58 Junior Metalwork - Trophy (NA)

Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce an Olympic themed trophy; a finish may be used. Max size 30cm L X 45cm H X 30cm W. Please note computer aided design and production cannot be used. Care should be taken before and during the making of the product to observe Health and Safety and the proper use of PPE. Care should also be taken to ensure the product is appropriate for display e.g. No sharp edges. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

59 Intermediate Metalwork - Torch (NA) Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce a torch suitable for a major sporting event opening ceremony; a finish may be used. Max size 1m L X 30cm diameter. To be judged laid on the table. Torch should have the capability to be lit electronically. Please note computer aided design and production cannot be used. Care should be taken before and during the making of the product to observe Health and Safety and the proper use of PPE. Care should also be taken to ensure the product is appropriate for display e.g. No sharp edges. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

60 Senior Metalwork – Scrap Metal Athlete (NA) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce an Olympic athlete using scrap metal; a finish may be used. Max size 100cm L X 150cm H x 100cm W. Please note computer aided design and production cannot be used. Care should be taken before and during the making of the product to observe Health and Safety and the proper use of PPE. Care should also be taken to ensure the product is appropriate for display e.g. No sharp edges. TIMING - All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Technique 50 Design 30 Quality of finish 20 TOTAL MARKS 100

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61 Five Uses Of Recycled Plastic (Open) (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. PROCEDURE - Competitors to make five items using RECYCLED plastic. These items will show 5 different ways recycled plastic can be used. All plastics used must have been used for a different purpose in their original life. The entire exhibit must be no larger than 1m/1m/1m. Exhibits will be judged on the quality, ingenuity and originality. TIMING - Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and be the unaided work of the competitor named. Scale of Marks

Originality 40 Design 30 Quality of finish 30 Total 100

62 Open Photography (Open) (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. PROCEDURE Competitors will be required to take one action photo. The photo should depict a country sport or recreational activity. To be displayed in a max size of A4, can be mounted or unmounted. TIMING - Photos should be newly taken in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS Total -100

63 Junior Baking - Cupcakes (NA)

Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must exhibit 6 cupcakes decorated to theme of the Olympics. Cakes must be homemade. Recipe (ingredients and method) of cake to be displayed no larger than A4. Maximum size for full display to not exceed 30cm x 30cm x unlimited height. Will be judged on taste as well as appearance. TIMING - All cupcakes should be newly made and decorated in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Taste 40

Appearance 30 TOTAL MARKS 100

64 Intermediate Decorated Cake (NA)

Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must exhibit a decorated Sponge Cake to celebrate some aspects of a country. Cake must be homemade. Recipe (ingredients and method) of cake to be displayed no larger than

A4. Maximum size for full display to not exceed 40cm x 40cm x unlimited height.

Will be judged on taste as well as appearance. TIMING – The cake should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Taste 40

Appearance 30 TOTAL MARKS 100

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65 Senior Doughnuts (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must exhibit 5 yeasted doughnuts, iced in the style of 5 flags of countries at the Olympics. Doughnuts must be homemade. Recipe of doughnuts to be displayed no larger than A4. Maximum size for full display to not exceed 40cm x 40cm x unlimited height.

Will be judged on taste as well as appearance. TIMING – The doughnuts should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Taste 40

Appearance 30 TOTAL MARKS 100

66 Senior Liqueur (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce a 500ml bottle of homemade liqueur. This should be suitably themed to be sold at a Game Fair. To be displayed in a maximum size 500ml labelled glass bottle. To be displayed in a max size of 40cm X 40cm X 40cm. A5 recipe card to be displayed, showing ingredients and method. May contain alcohol.

Will be judged on taste as well as appearance.

TIMING – The liqueur should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS

Taste 70 Appearance 20

Relevance to Theme 10 TOTAL MARKS 100

67 Yorkshire Pudding 4 Ways, two sweet and two savoury (Open) (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors must exhibit a plate of 4 homemade Yorkshire Puddings, containing 2 savoury fillings and 2 sweet fillings. Maximum size for full display to not exceed 30cm X 30cm X unlimited height. Yorkshire Puddings must be homemade, and recipes must be included.

Will be judged on taste as well as appearance. TIMING – The Yorkshire puddings should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS Design 40

Taste 30 Presentation 30

TOTAL MARKS 100

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68 Sport in a seed tray (Open) (NA)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors to produce a sporting situation within a seed tray. Any materials may be used. Max size 30cm X 30cm

TIMING – All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to June 2020 and must be the unaided work of the named competitor. SCALE OF MARKS Quality 50

Design 30 Inventiveness 20

TOTAL MARKS 100 69 Club Display

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce a display about their Young Farmers Club. To be displayed in a max size of 70cm W X 70cm D X 100cm H. Minimum of 5 items - Maximum of 10 items. Items can include – programme, chairman report, scrapbook, pictures of events, exhibit, club shirt, etc TIMING – All items should be newly made in the 12 months up to May 2020 and must be the unaided work of the club members. Scrapbooks can be included if up to date only. SCALE OF MARKS Items 80 Overall Display 20 Total 100

70 Open Annual Report Cover - Front Only Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To draw a front cover for the 2020 Annual Report. A4 size. Hand drawn designs only. NO computer graphics allowed. Must include – Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs. Annual Report 2020/2021. Charity No 504310.

71 Competitions Promotional Poster (Open) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To produce a poster that can be printed or used electronically to promote any YFYFC competitions. Poster can be hand drawn, painted or computer aided (any medium permitted). A4 max. Can include images and YFYFC logo. 72 Junior Finger Puppet Family Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To create a glove puppet family demonstrating a variety of sewing techniques. To be displayed in a maximum area of 30cm X 30cm. Only textiles/fabric materials/buttons/sequins should be used. The use of glue is not permitted. 73 Intermediate Miniature Scarecrow Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To create a miniature scarecrow demonstrating a variety of sewing techniques. The scarecrow must be self-standing and will be displayed stood upright. To be displayed in a maximum area of W 20cm X D 20cm X unlimited height. Any medium.

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74 Senior Doorstop Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To create a doorstop demonstrating a variety of sewing techniques. To be displayed in a maximum area of 30cm X 30cm X 30cm. Only textiles/fabric materials/buttons/sequins should be used. The use of glue is not permitted. Exhibit must be able to hold a door open. 75 Open Sculpture made from Recycled Farm Waste (GYS) Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. The competitor is to construct a sculpture of their choosing using ONLY recycled farm waste.

The farm waste MUST be clean. Empty chemical and medicine containers are not to be used. Maximum size of display area to be 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. The name and club of the competitor MUST be attached to the rear of the exhibit.

76 Open Bottle Top Artwork (GYS) Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

The competitor will be required to produce an artwork made out of bottle tops. Any bottle tops may be used but they MUST be clean. The artwork can be mounted in a wooden frame. Maximum size of the display area to be 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. The name and club of the competitor MUST be attached to the underneath of the exhibit.

77 Open Two Minute Video promoting your Club (GYS) Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors are to produce a video to promote their club. Anyone appearing in the video must be a member.

Videos are to be saved onto a USB stick that can be plugged into a laptop and watched by the judge. The video is to be a maximum of two minutes long and will be judged on the video’s ability to attract new members. The name of the competing club MUST be displayed on the USB stick.

GYS - Please note Competitions 75-77 will be removed from County Rally by a member of the

GYS committee and will be taken to the Great Yorkshire Show where they will be displayed and judged. They will be available for collection from 3pm on the Thursday of the show or at the next Executive meeting. The two minute video will become the artistic property of YFYFC and used to promote the Federation on social media and any event deemed appropriate.

78 Cookery Display – “Great Yorkshire Produce” Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. A display to champion Yorkshire produce and the County of Yorkshire.

The 5 items must to be clearly marked 1-5. Maximum size 1m x 1m x 1m. Recipe cards to be displayed. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be disqualified. Scale of Marks: Item 1 – Drink 25 Item 2 – Savoury 25 Item 3 – Sweet 25 Item 4 – Bread 25 Item 5 – Preserve 25 Attractiveness of exhibit 50 Relevance to theme 50 Total 225

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79 Cube Exhibit – Olympics (NA/NFYFC)

Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019. Competitors will be required to produce an exhibit to the theme “Olympics”. 5 craft items are to be judged: Craft 1 - Floral Art (Any item using cut flowers and accessories in a suitable container) Craft 2 – Cookery/Baking (This will be tasted so must be covered with cling film). Craft 3 – Textile Handicraft (Patchwork Quilt) Craft 4 – Recycled Handicraft (A piece of sports equipment made from recycled plastic material) Craft 5 – Art Handicraft (Collage of photography) The five (5) crafts need to be clearly marked 1-5 together with the heading that the craft comes under. For example 1- Floral Art, 2 – Cookery, 3- Sewn Handicraft, 4- Recycled Handicraft, 5- Art Handicraft. Maximum size 1m x 1m x 1m Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be disqualified. The measurement will be from the outside edges of the external walls of the exhibit. Any accessories or drapes used on the outside of the external walls of the cube will be included in the overall measurement of the exhibit. The external walls will be taken into account for the attractiveness of the exhibit marks and so should be covered to complement the overall exhibit. The exhibit must have 3 walls and be displayed straight on. SCALE OF MARKS Craft 1 (Floral Art) 50 Craft 2 (Cookery) 50 Craft 3 (Textile) 50 Craft 4 (Recycled) 50 Craft 5 (Art) 50 Attractiveness of exhibit (including external walls) 50 Originality and ingenuity 50 Relevant to theme 50 Total 400

80 Christmas Card (Open) Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2019.

To produce a Christmas card design that can be printed and used for the YFYFC County Chairman’s Christmas card in December 2020.

The image can be hand drawn or painted. Please produce on A4 size (to enable printer to scale down efficiently).

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Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs Regional Agricultural Centre Great Yorkshire Showground

Railway Road Harrogate HG2 8NZ

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