2018 Suffolk Directory

Contestants may not consult with team members
except on bonus questions. Contestants
will not be allowed to consult with the audience
during the competition.
7. For each division, 10 questions will be
asked per round.
8. Teams will receive 1 point for each correct
answer and deduct 1 point for each incorrect
answer.
9. A contest judge will be appointed to interpret
questions requiring an opinion on accuracy.
10. Finals for the quiz bowl will immediately
follow the regular competition. Awards will be
presented at the banquet. Please be present to
receive your award.
11. The junior division competes first, senior
division follows.
Judging Contest
Entry done at show check-in.
1. Contestants must register with show officials
at one of the check-in times.
2. There will be a junior and senior division.
3. Awards will be presented at the banquet
to 1st through 3rd place in each division.
Please be present to receive your award.
4. Contest will include classes of Suffolk
sheep (yearling and lambs) and questions.
5. In the event of a tie, ties will be broken
based on the question score.
Public Speaking Contest
Pre-enter prior to June 10 or at Show
An award or cash premium will be presented
at the banquet. Please be present to receive
it.
1. Contestants must register with contest
officials at one of the check-in times.
2. There will be two divisions:
a. Division 1: Traditional Public Speaking
i. Speeches should relate to Suffolks.
Possible topics might include: members' experiences
with Suffolks, strengths of lean lamb
produced by Suffolks, marketing strategies,
management, breed promotion or education,
the role Suffolks play in the total U.S. sheep
industry, health issues, etc.
ii. Contestants are allowed to use
props or visual aids in presenting speeches.
iii. A copy of your speech, typed and
double spaced, should be handed to the judge
or judges.
iv. Junior speeches may be 1-2 minutes
long, but not more than four (4) minutes.
Senior speeches must be at least four (4) minutes,
but not more than six (6) minutes. Three
points will be deducted for each minute over or
under the time limit. Juniors are encouraged to
create short, fun speeches.
b. Division 2: Impromptu Speaking
i. Topics will be related to the sheep
industry specifically the Suffolk industry
ii. The different age divisions will be
given a certain amount of time to prepare the
speech.
• Junior- 20 minutes to prepare
• Senior- 10 minutes to prepare
iii. The different age divisions will also
be given a certain amount of time, in which
they must meet, in order to successfully advertise
their topic.
• Junior-30 seconds
• Senior- 2 minutes
3. General Rules for all divisions:
a. A new group was added, “Family.” This
can be siblings, parent & child or any grouping
of the family, up to 3 members, that work
together to create this public speech. Be creative!!!
b. Contestants may refer to notes on index
cards while presenting their speech. However,
contestants are encouraged to avoid reading
directly from a manuscript.
c. If reference sources are utilized, proper
credit should be given to material directly quoted
from other materials or publications by listing
sources in bibliography attached to a copy
of the speech.
d. Judging will be based on:
i. Organization - 30 points (composition
or choice of material, use of language and
grammar, sentence structure).
ii. Delivery - 35 points (projection and
delivery to audience, fluency or power of
expression, communication, ability and audience
contact).
iii. Content - 35 point (content and
accuracy of subject matter, relevance of topic
to Suffolk industry &/or contestant, factual, current
information utilized in developing speech,
etc).
e. Judges will evaluate each speech and
provide written comments.
"Ewe" Lead with Wool
Pre-enter prior to June 10 or at the show
An award or cash premium will be presented
at the banquet. Please be present to receive
it.
1. A new group has been added, “Pairs.”
2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY – July 4
12 pm Sheep may begin to arrive at the facility
THURSDAY – July 5
3-5 pm ALL SHEEP CHECK-IN: *NEW* Check-in times designated.
No animals will be checked in outside of these times. ANY SHEEP
SHOWN ON FRIDAY MUST BE CHECKED IN.
3-5 pm Check-in Leadership Materials
6 pm Slicked and Fitted Fitting Contest**
7-9 pm Market Lamb/Production Weigh-in and Scanning
9 pm Deadline for Sheep Arrival
FRIDAY – July 6
7-8 am BREEDING SHEEP CHECK-IN: *NEW* Check-in times designated.
No animals will be checked in outside of these times. SHEEP
SHOWN ON FRIDAY WILL NOT BE CHECKED IN FRIDAY.
7-8 am Check-in Leadership Materials
8 am Announcements, Meet the UJSSA Directors – Breakfast provided
9 am Market Lamb and Wether Sire & Dam Show (includes
Percentage) followed by Market Lamb & Wether Showmanship
10 am UJSSA Director Application Deadline
11 am Dress-a-Sheep**
12 pm Ewe Lead with Wool**
1 pm Public Speaking
1-3 pm Judging of Leadership Contests
2 pm Judging Contest
4 pm UJSSA Director Interviews
6 pm Pizza Party in the ring with karaoke to follow
SATURDAY – July 7
7:30 am Announcements
8 am Breeding Ewe Sheep Show (Slick, Production, Owned, and Bred
and Owned) followed by Supreme Ewe Selection,
followed by Breeding Sheep showmanship
12 pm Lunch provided by the Junior Board
2 pm Quiz Bowl or 30 min. after completion of showmanship
6 pm Banquet and Awards in the Exhibit Hall Dining Room
Group photo will be during the banquet (wear your t-shirt!)
SUNDAY – July 8
7:30 am Announcements
8 am Breeding Ram Sheep Show (Slick, Production, Owned, and
Bred and Owned) followed by Supreme Ram Selection, State Flock,
Closing Ceremony, Release
11 pm Everyone must be off the grounds
**Denotes events All-American exhibitors are invited to participate in.
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We breed production-based
Suffolks with muscle and bone.
Our Suffolks, which feature Tom
Slack and Bob Kimm breeding,
do well in wether shows!
Plan a visit and
come see our flock!
Ronnie or Robert Farr
580-571-2931 580-461-3385
Laverne, OK
2018 SUFFOLK DIRECTORY