1. This contest is open to all active FFA and 4-H members in Texas. In accordance with the state guidelines, Jr. FFA members will not be allowed to judge.

2. This will be a one, two, three, four, judging or placing contest. There will be four animals in each class and team members will be required to place the four animals.

3. A team will be composed of three or four members, either girls or boys. The top three scores from each team will be totaled for the team score. The fourth member’s score will be utilized only when necessary to break a tie between two or more teams.

4. The 4-H and FFA teams will compete independently of each other. Awards will be presented in each category. A plaque will be awarded to the first place team in each category. Plaques will be presented to the second and third place teams. The three highest scoring individuals will also receive appropriate plaques.

5. All boys and girls entering the contest together with their Agricultural Science instructor or County Extension Agent will meet with the contest chairman at specified time on Schedule of Events, in the covered stands in the rodeo arena to register for the contest.

6. There will be an entry fee of $25.00 per team. Team entries must be sent to the Cleveland Livestock Show, P.O. Box 697, Cleveland, Texas 77328, but specified time on Schedule of Important Dates and Deadlines. Late entries will be charged $40.00 per team and will only be accepted the day of contest. Extra tickets for BBQ plates will be available for $5.00 each, for coaches.

7. Judging classes will consist of two (2) classes of swine, five (5) classes of beef, and one (1) class of lambs. Results and awards will be presented in the Swine Arena at 1:30 p.m. The official placing will be presented in the arena immediately following the judging.

8. THIS CONTEST WILL USE GENERIC CDE SCAN SHEETS (JMS Catalog #0440). Cleveland Livestock Show will provide Scranton.