1. This division is subject to the general rules and
regulations and to these division rules.
2. Entries are OPEN to FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs.
3. Projects must have been group constructed and entered
under FFA Chapter or 4-H Group’s name.
Projects must have been constructed in the current school year.
4. Projects entered must have been constructed by FFA or 4-H
members as a part of their agriculture mechanics instruction, and the building
of these projects supervised by their instructor(s) or 4-H adult leader(s).
5. Each eligible FFA Chapter or 4-H Group may enter project
in the Trailer Division and All Other Agricultural Mechanics Division. Entries must be submitted to the General
Livestock Chairman by specified time on Schedule of Important Dates and Deadlines.
6. Projects will be classified into two divisions – Trailer,
and All Other Agricultural Mechanics Division.
There will be two classes in the All Other Agricultural Mechanics
Division.
A. Metal –
Any project constructed of a metal frame and not entered in the Trailer
Division.
B. Wood –
Any project constructed of a wood frame and not entered in the Trailer
Division.
7. The show committee will determine the divisions and
classes that projects will be entered in.
8. A bill of materials and a set of plans are required with
each project and must be with project at the show.
9. The Danish System will be used in judging the projects:
Workmanship.................................30
Points
Design and
Materials Used..............20
Practicality.....................................20
Degree of
Difficulty..........................10
Finish............................................10
Plans and
Pictures.........................10
TOTAL
POSSIBLE SCORE............100
10. Projects receiving 90-100 points will receive a blue
ribbon. Projects receiving 80-89 points
will receive a red ribbon. Projects
receiving 70-79 points will receive a white ribbon.
11. Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects
entered; however, neither the Cleveland Livestock Show nor the officials of
this show will be responsible for any losses or damages to projects.
12. All projects may have “For Sale” signs on them during
the show.