Wild Card Competition - AYCSA Wildrose Classic 2010
Requirements:
AYCS Competitors competing in the Wildcard competition must choose and complete 2 of the 3 options given for their age division.
Novice – up to 10 years of age as of Jan.1 2010
1. Create your own 3-D cow
• Use popsicle sticks, cardboard, paper, anything you can think of that will bring
your cow to life! No size limit.
2. Simmentals rock because...
• Use pictures, a story, a scrapbook page, anything creative that shows why you
think Simmentals rock!
3. T-Shirt Design
• Using a plain t-shirt of any size or color, create a funky t-shirt design that
includes the name of our show, the location and the date. The more creative the
better!
Junior – ages 11-14 as of Jan.1, 2010
1. Poster Design
• Make a poster promoting the beef cattle industry. Regular size poster paper
must be used.
2. Short Story
• Write a short story on the topic of your choice. Maximum 3 pages double
spaced. Minimum 1 page.
3. T-Shirt Design
• Promote the YCS program by designing a t-shirt. Any size and color is
acceptable. The name of our show, the location and date must be on the t-shirt.
A slogan must also be somewhere on the shirt.
Intermediate – 15 to 17 years of age as of Jan.1, 2010
1. Paperless Poster
• Without using paper, make a poster promoting the beef cattle industry.
2. Board Game
• Design a board game that involves cattle in some way. The more creative the
better!
3. Pamphlet
• Create a pamphlet promoting the YCS program. Must be on a 8 1/2 by 11
sheet of paper.
Senior – 18-25 years of age as of Jan.1, 2010
1. Create a Novice Activity
• Given one hour’s time for your activity, create a learning activity for the novice
kids that is to be executed and evaluated at the show. A written plan of the
activity must also be submitted.
2. Show Plan
• Create a schedule, budget and written description of the competitions that are
to be in your show. There is a minimum of 5 competitions that need to be
planned.
3. Advertising package
• Create an advertising package for YCS. The package should include a written
plan, a magazine advertisement and a website homepage. The website
homepage is to be done on paper. The three elements of the package should
promote the YCS program and encourage young simmentalers to come to the
show.
The Laverne Lewis “Always Smiling” Photography Competition
**Please do not forget your photo for this year’s competition. In memory of one amazing lady. Awesome prizes as always!
Drayton Valley Livestock Show
Saturday June 12, 2010 -
Drayton Valley Alberta
• Show Includes: Jackpot Heifers, Steers, Junior Show and Showmanship,
Open show for calendar year calves, yearling heifers and bull, 2 yr old and
mature cows, 2yr old bulls, Pen of 3 purebred and commercial heifers.
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Over $15,000 in cash and prizes
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Exhibitor draws for attending
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Free Beef on a Bun lunch.
For more information or entry forms please contact Deanne Young at:
780-696-3643 or by email at draytonlivestockshow@hotmail.com
Breed Associations are welcome to bring a display booth FREE of Charge.
>> Entry Form - click here!
Alberta Young Canadian Simmental Show
Hello YCS members!
This years Alberta Young Canadian Simmental Show will be held on July
13-16 in Olds, Alberta. There will be other breed shows there as well.
So YCS members have a chance to compete in more then one show! The
other breeds include Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Gelvieh, and of
course Simmental! There is also a show called Summer Synergy. By
paying a $50 entry fee, members aged 12-20 can compete for more prizes
and scholarships. There is also a heifer jackpot show which can be
entered there. For members wanting to compete in YCS, Summer Synergy
or any other breed show, the new deadline is June
20th to Ashley Berkholtz with no extra fees for the 2010 YCS show. The entry form and Summer Synergy info are on
this site. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask one of the
board members. My email is jbuba@ualberta.ca. It is sure to be a good
time! I hope to see everyone in Olds on July 13th!
>> Additional Information - click here
>> Entry Form - click here
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The scholarship deadline has been extended to November 1st, 2009!
Alberta Young Simmental Report:
Hi everyone! This year has brought many changes to the annual Alberta
Young Canadian Simmental Show. The 2009 show will be held August 5th
and 6th in Olds,Alberta. The show will take place in the newly built
Megadome which is part of the Olds Ag. Society. This years show will
be held just prior to Olds Fair, which is and all breeds show as well
as a junior show. AYCS members have the opportunity to stay and take
part in Olds Fair festivities. The open show at Olds Fair is strictly
purebred cattle but the junior show allows for commercial cattle as
well as purebred cattle. There is also scholarship opportunities with
the Olds Fair junior show. The AYCS show will be condensed into 2
days, but will still encorporate lots of fun and challenging
activities. Click on the Youth link on this site for the entry form
and event information.If you have any questions do not hesitate to
contact anyone of the AYCS board members.See you all on August 5th and
6th!
Jamie Buba
President
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