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AGJA HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

AGJA Headquarters Hotel

Comfort Suites Salina South

715 West Schilling Rd,
Salina, KS 67401
785.404.6944

• Rate- $84/Night
• Block Name- “Gelbvieh Crossroads Classic”

Additional Hotels

Hotel	Address	Phone	Block Name
Best Western Plus Midwest Inn & Suites $84/Night	745 West Schilling Rd Salina, KS 67401	785.493.9800	“Gelbvieh Crossroads Classic”
Holiday Inn Salina $124/Night	3145 S 9th Street Salina, KS 67401	785.404.6767	“Gelbvieh Crossroads Classic”

RV/Camping

RV and Camper hook-up’s at the facility are currently spoken for. If you’d like to find additional hook up locations for your RV/CAMPER please visit https://koa.com/campgrounds/salina/ for more information on options just up the road from the Saline County Expo Center.

General Information

AGJA Board of Directors Contact Information

The AGJA Board of Directors are available to help at any time.

Jake Renner, Youth Activities Coordinator
Office: 303-465-2333
Email: jake@gelbvieh.org

Alexx Starr, President
308-530-4793, lexi.starr@icloud.com

Madalynn Welsh, Vice President
308-832-7193, madalynn.welsh@outlook.com

Preston Dunn, V.P. of Leadership
620-617-6112, prestonrdunn03@gmail.com

Karley Rumfelt, Secretary
417-664-6953, karleyrumfelt@gmail.com

Rachelle Anderson, Treasurer
785-275-3402, reanderson522@gmail.com

Jaycie Forbes, Director
605.203.1558, jaycie.forbes2003@icloud.com

Lily Judd, Director
785.248.3589, spunkywoodlj@gmail.com

Jaylea Pope, Director
308.440.2392, jdpope454@gmail.com

Sadie Morris, Director
662.934.6203, sadieemorris4@gmail.com

Cody Forbes, Ex- Officio
605.983.5701, Forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com

The AGJA Board of Directors can reached directly via email at gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com.

General Information

1. Exhibitor Age is determined as of January 1, 2022. Participants will be assigned to one of the following age divisions for all competitions:
   1. Senior (16-21 years of age)
   2. Intermediate (12-15 years of age)
   3. Junior (8-11 years of age).

**Age division will be verified during contestant check-in on Sunday, July 3. Participants must notify AGA staff or AGJA Board of Directors of changes at check-in.

2. Entry is open to American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members only. Make sure your membership dues and herd assessments are paid for 2022.
3. AGJA Members must uphold the standards as outlined within the AGJA Code of Conduct.
4. Members not meeting the minimum age requirement to show cattle are eligible to participate in educational events (poster, photo, judging, sales talk, prepared speaking, creative writing). Competing for awards in those events will affect a member’s rookie status. When an under- age participant registers for these contests, please let us know whether you are competing for awards or not.
5. Official ownership deadline is June 1, 2022.
6. Animals must be exhibited by the AGJA member in which it was entered in all classes unless preapproved by an active AGJA Director and AGA Youth Activities Coordinator.
7. Entry must be submitted online only by June 1, 2022. No refunds will be given for scratches or no-show entries.
   1. Entry fee is $50 per head.
   2. Late entries will not be accepted past June 10, 2022. Late entry fee is $70 per head.
   3. Bred and Owned entry fees are $10 per head.
8. Substitutions are due no later than June 10, 2022 accompanied by an official submission form found on the AGJA Junior Classic webpage. 
9. All females six hundred and thirteen (613) days to eight hundred and fifty-five (855) days must be accompanied by a verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception to the rule will apply to a donor female that has produced fertile eggs in the previous twelve (12) months as verified in a written statement from a licensed veterinarian or has a natural calf at side.
10. Proof of satisfactory semen evaluation for bulls twelve (12) months of age or older as of December 31 must be submitted at the time of check-in. Bulls over two (2) years of age must have a semen evaluation certificate issued within 90 days of the show.
11. All contests will be held at the Saline County Expo Center in Salina, Kansas.
12. Active Junior members will abstain from possession, use, or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and illegal drugs on the premises of junior sanctioned events even if junior member is of legal age to do so. The first violation will result in a verbal warning. Consequences from future violations will be determined by the Junior Board and as directed by the AGJA Code of Conduct.
13. All dogs must be on leash at all times. Any dog deemed unruly will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. Rule subject to change based on premise policies.
14. All contests, with the exception of Showmanship, require that an official AGJA blue polo shirt must be worn. AGJA polos may be ordered on the online entry form.
15. Breakaway Rule: Once an animal has broken away from the exhibitor, it is at the discretion of the highest ranking AGJA Director, AGA Staff Member, AGJA advisor and/or Judge present at the show ring to decide if an animal poses a danger and should be disqualified. Any animal deemed unmanageable during showmanship, cattle show, team fitting, or sales talk, or that poses a safety risk to exhibitors or other animals will be dismissed from the ring and returned to the stalls immediately.
16. Permanent forms of ID must be legible at check-in and match the animal’s registration paper. Animals that do not meet these requirements the first time through check-in will be reviewed by the junior board.
    1. Permanent forms of ID include: Tattoo, Freeze Brand or Electronic Identification Tag (EID)
    2. EID tag must be printed on the animal’s current registration paper to be eligible form of identification.
17. If you will be delayed in arriving at the grounds after noon, Sunday, July 3, please let the AGA Office know. Arrangements can be made for a late arrival due to extenuating circumstances. 
18. All animals must remain on grounds until release (immediately following Friday show) unless granted permission from show officials. Cattle and equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds by Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
19. Any substitutions made to contest teams must have all parties in question present to make a change. Changes must be made, and AGJA Director notified no later than 7 a.m. Monday, July 4, 2022. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to verify the correct individuals (within the proper age division) are on the official contest sign-up sheet(s). 
20. Exhibitors who need additional assistance with contests (such as reading, writing), may request assistance by informing show officials during check-in.
21. The judge’s decision is final in all contests.
22. All rules are at the discretion of the AGJA Board of Directors.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of, or access to, it’s programs, services or activities. Under this policy, a person with a disability is defined as “a person who has a physical or mental impairment that may limit one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment.

 

Deadlines for 2022 AGJA Crossroads Classic

Ownership deadline: June 1, 2022

Entry Deadline: June 1, 2022

Substitution Deadline: June 10, 2022

• Pending Registrations will not be accepted. All animals must have AMGV number on, or before the ownership/entry deadline above including late or substitution entries. Animals that do not have an AMGV number on or before June 1, 2022 will not be eligible for exhibition. No refunds will be given.
• Exhibitors must provide PAPER registration. Electronic registration will not be accepted.
• Animals must be transferred into the correct individual(s)/exhibitor(s) name no later than June 1, 2022.
• Animals may be owned solely by the exhibitor, the family’s ranch, co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.
  • All bulls shown must be Bred & Owned by the exhibitor in order to be eligible for exhibition. Please refer to the Bred & Owned section of this document for details.

Bits & pieces

• Bedding and hay in the barns will be furnished by the Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Association.
• Absolutely no STRAW bedding materials are allowed in the barns. Only woodchips or shavings.
• Hay and bedding will be provided for tie-outs.
• Bedding is allowed at tie-outs and stalls ONLY. No tie-outs at trailers.

Official score sheet for all contests can be found online along with other resources under Contest Resources found under the Junior tab at Gelbvieh.org.

AGJA Code of Ethics & Rules

1. The showing of an animal unethically fitted is prohibited. This includes the use of an artificial tail head or tail fin, artificial poll, or adding any hair or hair-like substance to the animal, excluding false tail switches. Any problems will be directed to the AGJA Board of Directors for a final decision.
2. In order to promote the good management of show cattle; exhibitors, their parents, and sponsors have a serious responsibility to properly use animal health aids (drugs), growth promotants, and any other approved materials with great care. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association discourages the off-label or extra-label use of anabolic steroids, diuretics, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or other drugs used on any animal entered for competition. Furthermore, the alteration, whether internal or external, of the conformation and structure through any products or material including gas, solid, and liquid or the removal or attachment of tissue surgically to an animal for the purpose of deception is prohibited. The Board of Directors reserves the right to have urine, blood, saliva, hair and/or other tissue tests run on any animals entered for competition. An exhibitor of an animal(s) producing a positive analysis of drugs, unapproved medication, or chemical residues will be disqualified and barred from future competition at all AGJA-sponsored events. If the animal tests positive for any of the above drugs or chemicals, the exhibitor will not receive any premium money for that animal and must accept the consequences without recourse against the AGA, AGJA, Board of Directors or event sponsors.
3. All grand champion along with reserve champion entries will be parent-verified through DNA testing. All premium money will be forfeited if an animal does not meet minimum percent Gelbvieh based on parent verification. DNA samples may be taken from all 2022 Champions and Reserve Champions including: Cow & Calf (Owned and Bred & Owned), Female (Owned and Bred & Owned), 3-5th Females, Bred & Owned Bulls and steers from both Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions. 
4. Any violation of the AGJA Code of Ethics & Rules will result in review of the infraction by the AGJA Board of Directors, advisors, and/or an AGJA panel appointed by the Board of Directors to determine the severity of punishment, which may include automatic disqualification from the specific contest or the Junior Classic.
5. AGJA members participating in any AGJA event, national show, regional show or National Western Stock Show shall exhibit acceptable conduct and sportsmanship at all times. Unacceptable conduct includes reckless behavior that may affect the safety and health of other person and property as well as the liability of AGJA. In addition, foul language should be kept to a minimum if any at all. Any AGJA members found in violation of this rule may be subject to forfeit winnings and entries or other penalties up to the board. AGA staff advisors or AGJA board may disqualify AGJA members in violation of the rule. All procedures will happen in a timely matter. An appeal panel consisting of but not exclusive to a representative of each party and AGA legal counsel, a representative of the AGA board, and a representative of the AGJA board as well as AGJA advisor will be in place if members in violation of the rule should wish to appeal the decision.
6. The drenching, pumping or any other artificial filling method of any animal at any time for any reason during an AGJA sanctioned show immediately disqualifies that animal from showing in either conformation or showmanship classes. An animal may be drenched or pumped for medical reasons at the approval of the vet on call; knowing that above disqualification rule may apply.

The AGJA Rules and By-Laws govern all AGJA-sponsored activities. Please make sure to read them carefully. Request a copy from the American Gelbvieh Association office if you do not have a copy of the current AGJA Rules & By-Laws. American Gelbvieh Junior Association, 1001 S 70th St. Ste, 215, Lincoln, NE 68510. Email: jake@gelbvieh.org; or call 303-465-2333.

 

AGJA Protest Policy

1. In the event of a protest ($150 Deposit), the AGJA Executive Committee, AGJA Advisors and Youth Coordinator will investigate the protest in an effort to resolve prior to start of the show.
2. If the protest is not resolved or withdrawn prior to the start of the show, the AGJA Junior Coordinator will advise the judge to select an alternate animal to follow the protested animal throughout the show.
3. A hair sample of the protested animal will be taken and processed. If protest is sustained the protested animal will be disqualified and lose any and all premiums and awards. The alternate animal will be awarded premiums and awards.
4. If parent DNA is required to resolve the protest, DNA sample will be submitted and postmarked 7 days following show day.
5. If the protest is not sustained the $150 deposit accompanying the protest will be forfeited.
6. The protested animal’s pictures and results will be withheld from publication until the protest is resolved.
7. Additional punishment will be at the AGJA Board of Directors discretion and may include banishment from future AGJA sanctioned shows.

Health Regulations

  *Animal health requirements for exhibition*

All animals traveling to the 2022 AGJA Crossroads Classic must have a certificate of veterinary inspection from a licensed veterinarian. Please contact your vet early to establish health requirements and to allow time for testing if necessary.

• CVI (Health Paper) and registration papers are required for all entries being shown regardless of residency.
  • Multiple animals may be listed on the same CVI.
  • Health paper must include the animal’s tattoo numbers.
  • Females must show proof of pregnancy.
    • See rule 20 under General Information on pg 4
  • Bulls 12 months or older must show proof of proper semen evaluation. 
    • See Rule 21 under General Information on pg. 4

• Animal(s) must meet requirements for import into Kansas.
  • Contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture at (785) 564-6700.

Destination to be written on the CVI (Your vet will need this address)

Saline County Expo Center
Salina, Kansas
900 Greeley Ave
Salina, KS 67401

Contest Information

State Herdsmanship

States are judged on neatness of stalling area including tack and cattle area. All members should also interact in a positive friendly manner with other junior members and adults. Herdsmanship champion earns 10 points toward the State Challenge Cup. Two state champion herdsmanship awards will be given; one to states with 10 or less head and one for states with 11 or more head. Judging by an anonymous panel will begin on Monday, July 4, 2022 and be completed no later than Thursday, July 7, 2022.

State Facebook Pages/Group for Points

State associations that create a Facebook page/group for their association will receive 5 points toward the state challenge cup. This is a great way to strengthen state associations through social media.

Guidelines for the group are:

1. The page/group may be public.
2. Once the page/group has been established, the state advisor must notify the AGJA Youth Activities Coordinator to let them know that it is current by Sunday, July 3, 2022.
3. Only state pages/groups that have posts made by members since April 1, 2022 will receive State Challenge Cup points.

If a state already has a Facebook page/group, points will be awarded for keeping their page/group current. If there have not been any posts to the page/group since April 1 of the current year, points toward the State Challenge Cup will not be awarded.

AGJA Silent Auction

The AGJA is asking for individuals or states to donate items for a Silent Auction. This Silent Auction will be held during the week with the final bids to be taken during the show on Friday, July 8th. Do not limit your imagination to only cattle-related items—think outside the box. The AGJA Silent Auction benefits national junior Gelbvieh programs. Contact Jake Renner at the AGA office or any AGJA Director for more information on the AGJA Silent Auction. We need your help and donated items to make the Silent Auction a success. Please bring items to show office by Monday, July 4, 2022 at noon. Each state will earn 1 addition point for every $50 their state delegated item raises.

Get State Challenge Cup Points for donating an item to the Silent Auction. 

Collect aluminum can tabs for the AGJA Community Service Project

The three states that collect the most can tabs (as measured by weight) will earn State Challenge Cup points.

• Can tabs need to be turned in no later than Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to the show office. State.
• Challenge Cup winners will be announced at the banquet on Friday, July 8, 2022.

State Challenge Cup

The State Challenge Cup rewards the state that has the most member participation in events throughout the week of the Junior Classic.

State Challenge Cup divisions:

• Division A: States with 10 members and less participating at the Jr. Classic.
• Division B: States with 11 members or more participating at the Jr. Classic.

The following team points are earned:

20 pts. State selling the most donation heifer tickets 

20 pts. For donating an item to the silent auction

15 pts. State selling the second most donation heifer tickets 

10 pts. State selling the third most donation heifer tickets 

10 pts. Champion Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

10 pts. Champion Group of Three Balancer Heifers 

10 pts. Champion Group of Three Steers

10 pts. State Herdsmanship Champion

16 pts. Champion Judging Team in each division 

16 pts. Champion Quiz Bowl Team in each division 

16 pts. For collecting the most can tabs

8 pts. Res. Champion Quiz Bowl Team in each div. 

8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Balancer Heifers 

8 pts. Reserve Group of Three Steers

8 pts. Reserve Judging Team in each division 

7 pts. For collecting the second most can tabs 

5 pts. For collecting the third most can tab

5 pts. For State Facebook group page

Variable total points possible for Champion Fitting Team and Reserve Fitting Team. Each team member will contribute four points for Champion Fitting Team—meaning a team of three will each contribute four points, making the total 12. A team with four will contribute four points each, making the total 16. Each team member will contribute two points for the Reserve Fitting Team—meaning a team of three would contribute six points toward the total, and a team of four would contribute 8 total points. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken based on the percentage of members present from that state that voted during the election on Wednesday.

The following points are awarded based on individual participants in the following contests:

1 pt. for each animal exhibited.

1 pt. for each participant in each of the following contests:

• Showmanship
• Video
• Quiz Bowl
• Sales Talk
• Skill-A-Thon
• Photography
• Poster
• Team Fitting
• Ag Podcast
• Judging Contest
• Graphic Design
• Prepared Speaking
• Creative Writing

Cornhole Tournament:

General Rules

1. Each team is made of 2 individuals
2. There will be 4 bags per team
3. Boards are placed 27 feet apart from front edge to front edge
4. The first team to 21 is declared the winner. There will be no bust rule.
5. One player from each team will go to each board and will be diagonal from each other.
6. When pitching, players must stay behind the front edge of their respective board.
7. No bags shall be touched until the conclusion of the frame.
8. Players must throw the bags using an underhand throw.
9. The player/team who scored in the previous round pitches first in the next round.  If neither player/team scores, the player/team who pitched first in the previous round shall retain first pitch in the next round.
10. Individuals can “age up” but not “age down”.
11. Planning on double elimination, but may change to single elimination depending on the amount of teams.

Points

1. Any bag that lands on the surface of the board and remains there to the end of the round results in 1 point.
2. Any bag that goes through the whole of the board at any time within the round results in 3 points.
3. If a bag does not land on the board, is knocked off the board, or is touching the ground and the board at the end of the round results in 0 points.

Scoring: 

We will use cancellation scoring. In cancellation scoring, the points of one player cancel out the points of their opponent.  Using this method, only one player/team can score in each frame.

Divisions

1. “OPEN SHOW” – Ages 22+
   1. Entry fee
   2. There will be a payout
2. “JUNIOR SHOW” – 
   1. No entry fee
   2. Prizes will be awarded for the top team in each division, except for the 22 yr old sr
   3. Players do not have to be AGJA members.
      1. Junior Division
         1. Ages: up to 11
      2. Intermediate Division
         1. Ages: 12 to 15
      3. Senior Division
         1. Ages: 16 to 21, or is a current AGJA member at 22

For questions, please contact Rachelle Anderson at reanderson522@gmail.com

All-Around Champion & Rookie of the Year

All-Around Champion is open to ALL participants in the 2022 AGJA Crossroads Classic. Rookie of the Year is open to Junior and Intermediate AGJA members only participating in their first AGJA Classic. The recipients will be selected according to the following point system:

• Exhibiting one or more animals = 10 points
• 1 point for every 10 tickets sold for the AGJA Heifer Donation provided by Beastrom Ranch.
  • An exhibitor cannot exceed 10 points for this division.
• Participation in Quiz Bowl, Poster, Photo, Creative Writing, Video, Team Fitting, Graphic Design, and Ag Podcast = 2 Points/contest

For placing in the top 10 in any age division for the following contest, the contestants will receive: 

• Showmanship
• Judging
• Prepared Speaking
• Sales Talk
• Skill-A-Thon

1st Place 10 Points

2nd Place9 Points

3rd Place8 Points

4th Place 7 Points

5th Place6 Points

6th Place 5 Points

7th Place 4 Points

8th Place 3 Points

9th Place 2 Points

10th Place 1 Point

Ties in the Top 10 for the Rookie competitions, as well as the All-Around Exhibitor will be broken by the tied individuals’ placings in specified contests. Those contests, in the order they will be used for tiebreakers: Judging Contest, Prepared Speaking, and Showmanship. If the tied individuals have identical rankings in all three contests, a tie will officially be declared, and identical awards will be presented to the tied individuals. Ties withing contests not listed in the prior statement will be broken at the discretion of the judge. 

All-Around Winner receives a belt buckle sponsored by S&S Gelbvieh and heifer donated by Rumfelt B Gelbvieh.

(An AGJA member can win the heifer more than once.)

Graphic Design Contest

The objective of the Graphic Design contest is for AGJA members to embrace the use of new media and technology. Members are asked to develop an ad for the 2023 AGJA Donation Heifer provided to be raffled off during the National Gelbvieh Sale in January 2023. At a minimum, a theme should include the AGJA logo, as well as ticket prices and date of raffle all found under contest resources of the Junior Classic page at Gelbvieh.org. Other items may include a slogan, color scheme, and supporting elements or supporting information. 

(Note: selection of winners does not guarantee that the winner’s theme will be used; however, all entries will be eligible for modification or use. The intent of the contest is to use technology.)

Contest Rules:

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant.
2. Entries will be judged in three age divisions according to AGJA rules: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and are limited to one entry per AGJA member.
3. The entry must be created using computer technology. Contestants may use any software available to design the theme.
4. Entries must be submitted in PDF format in color to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com no later than June 1, 2022
   1. Please include exhibitor name, age division, and member number in the email.

 

Video Contest

This contest is meant to challenge AGJA members to embrace new technology that will enhance their own programs while providing AGA an opportunity to utilize these videos to share with Gelbvieh breeders.

All videos must:

1. Be sent digitally to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com
2. No minimum time limit. 
3. Videos may not exceed the following maximum time limits: 
   1. Junior: No more than 1 minute 
   2. Intermediate: No more than 2 minutes
   3. Senior: No more than 3 minutes
4. Mention “Gelbvieh” or “Balancer” in your video. Videos may be promotional, informative, or how-to (such as how to take measurements, how to properly tattoo, how to vaccinate properly, or even how to use the AGA Online Registry System to submit data.).
5. Must be submitted in avi, mov, mpg, or wmv format. Videos MUST be submitted to AGA office on FLASH DRIVE or via email only. Post mark deadline is June 1, 2022.
6. Not contain copyright infringement (see below)

Videos will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Creativity
2. Message clarity and relevance
3. Promotional effectiveness or educational value
4. Overall impact

Each submission must be original and created entirely by entrant. Submissions may include materials which are in the public domain or for which you have obtained the prior written permission or clearance of the owner. Submissions must not incorporate or include anything that violates any law or the copyright, trademark, publicity right, privacy right or any other right of any third party.

 

Copyright Tips – As suggested by YouTube

What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection provided for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, graphic, and audiovisual creations. “Copyright” literally means the right to copy but has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to copyright owners for protection of their work.

What is copyright infringement? Copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, disturbed, preformed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without permission of the copyright owner.

Posting copyright-infringing content can lead to the termination of your account, and possibly monetary damages if a copyright owner decides to take legal action (this is serious—you can get sued.) Below are some guidelines to help you determine whether your video is eligible or whether it infringes someone else’s copyright:

***Be careful to make sure your video does not infringe on copyrights. Check our link on the AGJA Contest Resources web page for more information.

 

How to make sure your video does not infringe someone else’s copyright:

The way to ensure that your video doesn’t infringe someone else’s copyright is to use your skills and imagination to create something completely original. If it is all yours, you never have to worry about the copy- right – you own it. Make sure to follow the other guide- lines in the terms of use.

Be sure that all components of your video are your original creation – even the audio portion. For example, if you use an audio track of a sound recording owned by a record label without that record label’s permission, your video may be infringing the copyrights of others, and may be subject to removal.

YouTube offers a library of authorized music to liven up your video.

• YouTube offers non-copyright music using their Audio Swap feature which can be used after your upload your video and select “Edit”.
• Other non-copyright music can easily be found online using a web search for “non-copyright mu- sic” An example of a site with non-copyright music is http://freeplaymusic.com/

 

Poster Contest

The poster contest encourages members to use their imagination and creativity to promote the Gelbvieh breed. Posters must be turned in during contest check-in. Posters may also be mailed to the AGA office if a member is not able to attend the classic. Posters mailed to the office need to be postmarked no later than June 1, 2022.

Rules:

1. Poster board (22”x28”) or foam core board (20”x30”) may be used. Any color of board is acceptable. Dimensions cannot be larger or smaller than what is listed.
2. The theme for the poster is to promote Gelbvieh or Balancer cattle. At the 2022 AGJA Crossroads Classic, the member must include 2022 or state of the classic site in the design of his or her poster.
3. One poster per AGJA member. Only AGJA members may enter a poster.
4. Posters cannot contain any electrical components. No exceptions.
5. The judges will not be allowed to touch the posters in any way. Movable parts on the poster may not be effective for this reason.
6. You may use paints, pens, watercolors, pictures from publications, glitter, stick-on letters, photos, colored paper, and other types of flat or almost flat media. 
7. Posters should not be designed on the computer, printed, and transferred onto the poster board. Such methods for this contest may not be judged at the discretion of the contest judge.

Photography Contest

The photography contest allows AGJA members to become familiar with the art of photography and to experiment with different lighting, angles, and subjects.

Rules:

1. Entries need to be turned in by the conclusion of contest check-in on Sunday July 3, 2022. Entries may also be mailed to the AGA office, postmarked no later than June 20, 2022 if an AGJA member is unable to attend the classic. Photos will be returned upon request.
2. Exhibitors are encouraged to save their photos in a JPEG, or PNG file.
   1. Champion Sr., Int., and Junior photos will be up for selection of the 2023 AGJA Calendar cover via an online voting process on the AGJA Facebook page following the classic.
3. Gelbvieh cattle or Gelbvieh-influenced cattle must appear in each photo.
4. Photos may be color or black and white. Sepia toned pictures are considered color photos. Photos must be 5”x7” prints.
5. Photos must be taken by the contestant; an active AGJA member.
6. You may not enter a photo that has been entered in a previous junior classic photo contest.
7. Photos must be center mounted on 7”X9” black or white matte board or foam core board with a one-inch border on all sides of the photo. A single matte only; any photo that is double-matted will be disqualified.
8. Entrant’s name, state, and age division must be typed or handwritten on the back of the matte board.
9. No more than three entries per exhibitor. 
10. No captions are allowed on the matte board or the photo. Any photos with captions will be disqualified.
11. It is the judge’s discretion to comment on entries.
12. With AGJA member approval, the Gelbvieh World may use photos from the photo contest in future issues of the magazine. AGA and AGJA may use contest photos to promote the breed.
13. Photos will be checked for official label by AGJA Board members and/or AGA staff at check-in. This label will be used in judging and as a prevention measure from photos being entered another year.

 

Creative Writing Contest

Each year the AGJA holds a creative writing contest in conjunction with the annual junior classic. A first and second place winner in each age division will be chosen. The winner from each division will have their winning entry published in Gelbvieh World magazine. Entries must be submitted via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by June 1, 2022. Entries submitted after June 1, 2022 will not be accepted.

Rules:

• Junior
  • Word Limit: 300-500 words; Think back to your first Gelbvieh show experience. Tell us about the animal that you showed, where the show was located, and most importantly, what you learned from that first show that inspired you to continue to show. 
• Intermediate
  • Word Limit: 600-800 Topic: Leadership opportunities that build strong leaders, not just for our industry, but for the rest of your life, are important to the AGJA experience. Tell us about the opportunities that you have had throughout your time in AGJA that have helped you to develop as a leader. Be specific and don’t forget to give examples of how you have used your leadership skills both in AGJA and in your personal/school life.
• Senior
  • Word Limit: 800-100 Topic: “Sustainability” is a word that is being talked about in every industry, including the beef sector. Tell us how you define sustainability and how the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed exhibits sustainability.

Essays will be judged on content and grammar. Entries should be informative and, if appropriate, entertaining. It should be the writer’s purpose to create an entry that would be suitable for printing in Gelbvieh World. A cover page should include the junior member’s name, address, phone number, birth date and AGJA member number. No mention of the contestant’s name should be on any of the other pages. All pages should be numbered. Please submit electronic submissions in PDF format to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com.

Agriculture Podcast

The objective of this event is intended to encourage an understanding and create an interest in the field of broadcast journalism, while promoting the cattle industry.

Rules

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant; an active AGJA member. 
2. Entries will be judged in three age divisions according to AGJA rules: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior and are limited to one entry per AGJA member.
3. Recording can be done on any device that will record your voice, as long as it can be emailed.
4. Segment must be between 4 – 6 minutes in length.
   1. Under 4 minutes or over 6 minutes will result in ½ point deduction per second
5. Must introduce themselves by name along with their podcast Title.

Topics:

• Junior- What is important to share about the cattle industry? Why? 
• Intermediate: What is important about agricultural education? Why?
• Senior: Describe how environmental factors influence the beef industry? Provide examples.

Optional for Intermediate and Senior Only:

1. Include a 20-30 second commercial within the time given of the broadcast.
2. No advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages will be accepted.
3. An opening and closing should be provided with in the broadcast.
4. Layout example:
   1. Opening (20 Seconds)
   2. Main Content
   3. Closing (15-20 Seconds)
5. Entries must be emailed by June 1, 2022 to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com

 

Prepared Speaking Contest

Prepared Speaking challenges AGJA members to increase their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry by composing a speech on an assigned topic and presenting it to the judges.

Age Division	Time Frame	Topic
Junior	2-4 minutes	What is the impact of crossbreeding with Gelbvieh influenced cattle?
Intermediate	4-6 minutes	What is the difference between grass finished vs grain finished beef?
Senior	6-8 minutes	How can precision agriculture be used to influence beef production industry?

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist the contestant in keeping track of time.
3. For the speech time limit, 1 point will be taken off the speaker’s score for every 10 seconds under/over. For example: An intermediate’s speech which lasts 6 minutes and 20 seconds would receive a deduction of 2 points. Maximum time limit deduction will be 15 points.
4. The judges will be allotted 2-3 minutes for questions in each division if they so choose.
5. No audio or visual aids are allowed during the speech presentation.
   1. Example: Posters, PowerPoint, Video, etc.
6. Notecards and/or written speeches are allowed. It will be at the judge’s discretion as to whether he/she chooses to deduct points for the use of written assistance by the exhibitor.
7. In the event of a tie not broken by the official contest judge, the higher scoring contestant in the “Presentation Scores” category will be the winner. Ties in the “Presentation Scores” category will be broken by “Subject Matter.”

Speech times will be assigned prior to the contest. Please report promptly for your speech time. 

Team Fitting Contest

The team fitting contest showcases the cattle fitting skills of AGJA members. The teams are evaluated on their teamwork, the effective use of fitting products, safety, and the overall final presentation of the animal. SENIORS will compete in a separate division as pairs, while INTERMEDIATE and JUNIOR members will form teams of three to four members.

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Each team will begin with a clean, dry animal that has been clipped.
3. Senior teams will have two members, both 16-21 years of age as of January 1, 2022. 
4. Intermediate and Junior teams will have at least three team members and not more than four. The team can have no more than two intermediate members (12-15 years of age as of January 1). At least one member needs to be a junior member (8 to 11 years of age as of January 1.) 
5. Teams must sign up during contest check-in on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
6. Teams will have 30 minutes to complete the fitting of their  animal.
   1. Teams will be given a 20 min., 10 min., 5 min., 2 min. and 30 second warnings. 
7. Once time has been called, all teams must cease working on their animals. If fitting is continued after time is called, the team may be disqualified. The teams will be allowed a final comb-through of their animal once they have arrived at the show ring and prior to the judge’s final evaluation.
8. The judges may then take 15-20 minutes to ask questions.

Judging Contest

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Participation in this contest is open to all AGJA members.
3. Each team is comprised of four members with each of their scores counting towards the overall team score. Each member is also competing for individual awards.
4. State teams must be filled before teams of mixed states will be formed in each division.
5. There will be up to six classes consisting of breeding females, bulls, and/or market steers. A minimum of three of the classes judged will contain Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-influenced cattle. Data may be provided at the discretion of the officials to assist contestants in the placing of classes.
6. One class will be designated as a questions class for all age divisions. A second class will be designated as an oral reasons class for the intermediate and senior divisions. Seniors will have one additional reasons class.
   1. Ties in the Junior division will be broke using the questions score. 
   2. Ties in the Intermediate and Senior division will be broken on cumulative reasons score.

Sales Talk

The junior sales talk utilizes a live setting complete with an animal and the potential buyers (up to two judges). This contest evaluates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the junior contestant. Sales talk is meant to be an informal interaction between the contestant and the judge.

JUNIORS DIVISION: 

Participants may use their own animal, or an animal being exhibited by another AGJA member. 

Juniors will not utilize scenarios.

INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR DIVISION:

Intermediate and Senior contestants will utilize a scenario provided prior to the start of the contest. Intermediates will receive their scenario in their welcome packet, seniors will receive their scenario at the start of the contest. Participants will then be given 15 minutes to evaluate four Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-influenced animals. For example, a buyer is interested in purchasing replacement females for his Balancer program. He retains ownership of his calves through the feedlot.

After the evaluation period, the contestant should select the animal(s) that best fit the buyer’s scenario. This contest simulates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the contestant. Contestants will meet the buyer who is the judge and present him/her with a sales talk on the animal(s) they choose to sell. The contestant also needs to be prepared to answer questions the buyer may have about any of their animals.

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Presentations will be up to 7 minutes. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist AGJA members. Contestants will be stopped at 7 minutes and will be allowed to finish their sentence. Total presentation and question time must not exceed 7 minutes.
3. Junior Division contestants must compete on their own. A fellow AGJA member may hold the contestant’s calf is being used for their sales talk. Secondary AGJA member may not contribute to the conversation between the competing Junior and the buyer(s). 
4. Intermediate Division scenarios will be given during the contest check-in on Sunday. The scenario will be used during the contest.
5. Senior Division contestants will be provided performance data in addition to a scenario five minutes prior to the 15-minute evaluation period. No senior scenarios will be distributed during check-in.

 

Quiz Bowl Contest

This contest allows teams of four to compare their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry against other teams.

Rules:

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Each team must consist of four members with an appointed team captain.
3. Teams can be made up of members from different states.
4. If a team is made up of members from more than one state, points awarded for the State Challenge Cup will be pro-rated according to the number of team members from each state.
5. Teams must be entered at check-in on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
6. Senior teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 21, intermediate teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 15, and junior teams must consist of AGJA members between the ages of 8 and 11. All ages are based on age as of January 1 of the current year.
7. All questions will be taken from the official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements, with the exception of the Senior Quiz Bowl Final questions, which will consist of questions concerning general knowledge related to beef production. The official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements can be downloaded from the junior page on the AGA website.
8. Participants must be recognized by the moderator before answering a question. Answering a question by giving response before being recognized by the moderator will result in a penalty of forfeiting the question/answer and allowing the other team to answer the question.

Rules for each match:

1. The team captains should be seated in the chairs closest to the moderator.
2. There will be a total of 12 questions per match (4 head-to-head, 2 team, and 6 toss-up questions). Additional toss-up questions may be asked to break a tie. Questions will be asked until the tie is broken.
3. The first four questions will be head-to-head. The first question is asked to the team captains. Whichever captain buzzes in first may answer the question. The individual has 10 seconds to correctly answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, then the other team captain may answer the question. This process is repeated with the next three members of each team. Correct answers are worth 10 points.
4. The team that is in the lead at the end of the head-to-head (or the team first in the alphabet in case of a tie) receives the first team question worth 15 points. Once the question is read, the team members may converse about the answer. The team has 60 seconds to discuss before answering. At the end of 60 seconds the teams must begin their answer. The team must designate one team member to answer the question. Once the person has started to give the answer there will be no talking from other team members. If another team member speaks, then the team forfeits the question to the other team, who then has a chance to answer the question. If the first team gives an incorrect answer, then the second team also has a chance to answer.
5. The next six questions are toss-up questions. The individual that buzzes in first may answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, then a member of the other team may buzz in to answer the question. Individuals have 10 seconds to answer a question once recognized by the moderator. Toss-up questions are worth 10 points.
6. After six toss-up questions, the final team question will be read to the team that did not have the first opportunity on the first team question. The same rules apply for this team question as the first one given in the match.
7. The moderator and the official judge have the discretion to accept the answer given as correct or complete. The same protocol will be followed for each match within a division. If any modifications will be made to these rules or a time limit changed for a question, it will be announced prior to the reading of the question.
8. The AGJA Board of Directors and Advisors will determine the brackets for the preliminaries through a random drawing. This is not a double elimination competition. Depending on the number of teams in a division, a round-robin competition may be used to determine the final two teams for the division.
9. Awards will be presented to the Champion and Reserve Champion teams in each division.

 

Skill-a-thon Contest

The AGJA Skill-a-thon contest topics are taken from the AGA’s “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Long Range Strategic Plan,” as well as general beef industry topics.

Rules: 

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. The contest will consist of a written test and a presentation of the questions along with stations for identification. Contestants will receive points for accuracy of hands-on element(s).
3. Contestants will be given only one warning if found talking during the contest. If the contestant is found in violation a second time their test will be collected and a DQ will be administered.
4. Contestants will be divided by age group and take the test with the according age group.
5. Separate written tests will be given for each age division with an increasing degree of difficulty.
6. Test Topics may include:
   1. Registration Paper Identification: Includes items such as identification of birth weight, sire, dam, transfer fields, etc.
   2. EPDs (matching or definition)
   3. Feed Identification: Identify common feed stuffs for beef cattle.
   4. Tool Identification: Identify commonly used beef tools such as specific types of dehorners, castrators, syringes, show equipment, etc.
   5. Meat Cut Identification: Identify retail cuts of beef.
7. A study guide will be available to exhibitors under the Juniors tab at www.gelbvieh.org
8. Two participation points will be given to all participants as well as individual placing points toward the All- Around award.

Contest Resources

Go to Contest Resources Page!

Leadership

Mentoring Program

The AGJA Mentoring Program is aimed at providing a go-to contact for those new to a junior classic. This is a great way to learn about the week’s events and meet new people. Participation is strongly encouraged. Mentors and Protégés can designate so on entry forms and will be paired during orientation.

Mentor Guidelines

1. Mentors must have attended three or more junior classic events.
2. Mentors must be in the intermediate or senior division.
3. Mentors must be willing to meet daily with their protégé and the protégé’s family.
4. Mentors must be knowledgeable about contests and events.

Protégé Guidelines

1. Protégé’s can be any age and be first or second-time attendees.

AGJA Board of Director Applicants

AGJA Board of Director Application

AGJA members interested in working for the future of the Gelbvieh breed and improving their own leadership skills are encouraged to run for the AGJA Board of Directors. There will be 4 two-year terms open on the nine-member Board for the 2022-2023 year.

Rules: 

2. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of January 1, 2022 and may not have reached his/her 20th birthday as of January 1, 2022.
3. Applicants must submit a complete Board of Directors application packet to the AGA office, postmarked no later than June 1, 2022. Applications are available on the website.
4. Candidates who are nominated from the floor during the opening ceremonies held on Sunday, July 3, 2022 must complete a board application and submit it by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
5. Candidates are required to attend a board orientation meeting on Sunday, July 3, 2022, time TBD.
6. All candidates will complete a public interview with the current Junior Board held during Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, July 3, 2022. 
7. All campaigning must be done by verbal communication only. No stickers, posters, giveaway items, buttons, etc. will be permitted. Each candidate must prepare a 2-5-minute speech to be presented during the AGJA Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The official election will take place following candidate speeches. The results will be announced prior to the adjournment of the Annual Meeting.
8. Current and newly elected AGJA Board of Directors are required to attend the National Gelbvieh Show and Sale, a Fall & Spring AGJA Board Meeting, participate in conference calls or zoom meetings as needed as well as other meetings deemed necessary by the AGJA Board of Directors.
9. AGJA Board members and running candidates are limited to participate in two on-site contests during Junior Classic excluding the cattle show and showmanship.
10. Any violation of these rules will result in consequences determined by the current junior board of directors with advisement from the Youth Activities Coordinator and acting AGJA Advisors.
11. In the case of a vacancy if all open spots are not filled, there will be a special election held to fill the 1-year term at the annual meeting.
    1. Applicants for the one-year term must be between the ages 16 – 21 as of January 1 of the current year.
12. AGJA Board of Director candidates are encouraged to review and familiarize themselves with the AGJA Rules and Bylaws.
13. All candidates must be present to run for a position on the AGJA Board. 

Please contact Youth Activities Coordinator, Jake Renner, with questions: jake@gelbvieh.org

Ambassador Program

AGJA Ambassador Application

The AGJA Ambassador Program encourages youth involvement in the breed’s activities. The young men and women who serve as the Ambassador represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year. This program is offered to any active AGJA Member between the ages of 8 and 21 as of January 1, 2022. AGJA Member may hold the title of Ambassador once per age division, with a maximum of three years of eligibility.

The candidates will be judged on their notebook, an oral interview, a speech given at the AGJA Annual Meeting, and overall conduct during the Classic. A committee will be appointed to conduct the interviews and select the AGJA Ambassador.

The ambassador receives a belt buckle sponsored by RLB Genetics.

Ambassador candidates do not receive points toward the All-Around or Rookie competition for running.

Requirements of the AGJA Ambassador are determined by the age of the candidate. 

Requirements may be found under “Contest Resources” of the Juniors tab at Gelbvieh.org. Be sure to read through each requirement thoroughly or reach out to AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, Jake Renner for a copy to be email directly to you.

Notebook:

1. Ambassador notebooks must be mailed to the AGA office and must be postmarked by June 1, 2022.
2. Notebooks should follow this format:
   1. Cover is applicant’s choice.
   2. Page 1: Include your name, address, phone number, age, grade, school, a photograph, and your parents’ names and signatures.
   3. Page 2 (may use more than one page if needed): List your activities, awards, offices held, and other information for the following groups: AGJA, 4-H, FFA, school, and other organizations.
   4. Page 3: 300-500-word essay on your background and experiences with the Gelbvieh breed.
   5. Page 4 (may use more than one page if needed): Pictures, clippings, and related materials showing your involvement in the Gelbvieh breed.

Additional Information:

1. The speech given during the Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 5, 2022 should be two to five minutes in length with information about your background, involvement in the Gelbvieh breed, and why you want to be an AGJA Ambassador. 
2. The Ambassador committee will conduct the interview scheduled at their convenience during the week of the Classic. 
3. The selection committee will determine the questions for the interview. The interview will be no longer than 15 minutes. The recommended dress codes are blouse with skirt or nice slacks for girls and nice shirt with slacks for boys.

Cattle Contest Information

Substitution Form

Pee Wee Showmanship

Pee Wee Showmanship is a non-competitive chance for pre-members not eligible for AGJA membership to participate in the classic. Every participant will receive an award. Pee Wee Showmanship does not count against the future of the individuals Rookie status.

1. Participants cannot have reached their 8th birthday as of January 1 of the current year.
2. Each participant must be accompanied by a senior AGJA member over 16 years of age.
3. Each participant should be prepared to answer questions from the AGJA Board of Directors.
4. Participants may borrow a calf from an AGJA member if they do not want to bring their own.

 

Showmanship Contest

Judge: 

Rules:

1. Host State issued exhibitor t-shirt must be worn.
2. Contestants exhibit animals in a clean, but unfitted condition. No glue or adhesive may be used on the animal. Show sheen-type products are allowed.
3. Contestants may borrow an animal from another AGJA member. However, the animal the contestant enters his or her preliminary heat with is the animal he or she must use throughout the entire showmanship contest. Should the owner of the animal be in the same age division, and qualify for finals, the individual borrowing the animal will forfeit their place in the final heat. 
4. Participants must register at contest check-in. 
5. Each division will be broken down into as many classes or heats as deemed necessary. The number of contestants selected from each heat to return to later rounds is at the discretion of the judge. Preliminary heats are not placed.
6. Individuals will be randomly assigned to heats within their age division. The heat assignments will be posted on Tuesday. Scratches should be reported to the show office no later than 8:00 AM Wednesday.
   1. Individuals will not be reassigned to a different heat once final placement is posted.
7. Once an exhibitor has entered the ring, if the animal he/she is exhibiting breaks away more than twice or if the exhibitor leaves the ring for any reason, he or she will be disqualified and not allowed to return in a later heat.
8. Those selected to come back for the finals will compete for division champion. The top 10 showmen in each division will be placed.
9. Headgear will be allowed; however, it is the judge’s discretion to decide if it is appropriate attire for showmanship.

Market Steer Show

Judge: Chris Mullinix

Steer Affidavit

The purpose of the AGJA steer show is to promote and reward the use of Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls.

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All Steers must be 25% Gelbvieh at a minimum to show. A registration certificate or steer affidavit must be submitted at time of entry. Entries without proper forms will not be accepted. 
3. Entries sired by a multi-sire group is eligible provided that all bulls in the multi-sire group meet the requirements of rule 2. All registration numbers from the sires in the group must be included on the steer affidavit at time of entry.
4. Any steer sired by a non-registered or non-Gelbvieh bull is eligible to show with a steer or performance pedigree provided the steer is out of a registered Gelbvieh, Balancer, or Hybrid female that is at least 50% Gelbvieh that is a currently assessed and active female in the year that the steer was born as well as the year at the time of the show.
5. In the event the dam of the entered steer is no longer living or on a current herd inventory a hair sample from the dam suitable for DNA testing must be included with the steer affidavit.
6. The AGJA Board of Directors will collect a DNA sample and reserves the right to require a DNA test to verify parentage on the Grand and/or Reserve Champion Steers.
7. All entries will be made available in selecting cattle for Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
8. Classes will be broke by weight taken at check-in on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
9. All steers weighing less than 1,000 pounds are not eligible for premiums or awards but can be exhibited.
10. The Group of Three Steers class will be held after the selection of the Grand and Reserve Champion Steers. All steers must be from the same state. Only one group of three may be entered per state.

 

Gelbvieh Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Chris Mullinix

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. Females must prove a minimum of 69.1% Gelbvieh breed percentage on registration page. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
3. All animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co- owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.
4. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.
5. After each division champion and reserve champion are selected, the top two bred and owned females from each division will be selected. If the division champion is bred and owned, that animal is also the bred and owned division champion.
6. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.
7. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.
8. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:
   1. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.
   2. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.
   3. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.
   4. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.
   5. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female.
   6. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.
9. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values. 
10. All entries will be made available for the Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
11. The Breakaway Rule applies in all classes. An AGJA Director may assist in the show ring if needed.
12. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
13. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes with a champion heifer selection following the champion cow-calf pair selection. Grand Champion female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.
14. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.
15. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls. 

Female Class Breaks and Divisions

Cow-Calf Show Divisions:

Young Cow: Cows born Jan. 2019 to April 31, 2020

Aged Cow:  Cows born in 2018 or older

*The AGJA Board and advisor reserves the right to break any of the above classes accordingly.

State Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

• Class will follow the selection of the Top 5 females
• Cow-Calf pairs are not eligible for the Group of Three Heifers class.
• One entry per state.
• Champion & Reserve Group of Three Heifers earn points towards the State Challenge Cup.

Heifer Show Divisions:

Junior Heifer Calf: Jan. 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022

Sr Heifer Calf: Sept. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021

Int. Yearling: May 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021

Spring Yearling: March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Winter Yearling: January 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2021

Sr. Female: May 1, 2020 to December 31,2019

 

Balancer® Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Clinton Laflin

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. Females must be a registered Balancer®. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
3. A Balancer is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:
   1. A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed.
   2. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)
   3. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or another officially recognized registration association.
4. Balancer® females with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 69.1% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Female or Balancer® Female show. Such females cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.
5. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.
6. After each division champion and reserve champion are selected, the top two bred and owned females from each division will be selected. If the division champion is bred and owned, that animal is also the bred and owned division champion. 
7. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.
8. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.
9. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:
   1. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.
   2. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.
   3. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.
   4. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.
   5. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Balancer Female.
   6. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.
10. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.
11. All entries will be made available for the Sales Talk and/or Judging Contest.
12. The Breakaway Rule applies in all classes. An AGJA Director may assist a junior in the show ring if it is needed.
13. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned shows prohibited.
14. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes with a champion heifer selection following the champion cow- calf pair selection. Grand Champion female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.
15. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.
16. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls. 

Female Class Breaks and Divisions

 

Cow-Calf Show Divisions:

Young Cow:  Cows born Jan. 2019 to April 31, 2020

Aged Cow:  Cows born in 2018 or older

*The AGJA Board and advisor reserves the right  to break any of the above classes accordingly.

State Group of Three Gelbvieh Heifers

• Class will follow the selection of the Top 5 females
• Cow-Calf pairs are not eligible for the Group of Three Heifers class.
• One entry per state.
• Champion & Reserve Group of Three Heifers earn points towards the State Challenge Cup.

Heifer Show Divisions:

Junior Heifer Calf: Jan. 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022

Sr Heifer Calf: Sept. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021

Int. Yearling: May 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021

Spring Yearling: March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Winter Yearling: January 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2021

Sr. Female: May 1, 2020 to December 31,2020

 

Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Chris Mullinix

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All entries must meet the Bred & Owned ownership rule.
   1. The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other AGJA or AGA members or non-members.
3. Bulls must be registered and at least 69.1% Gelbvieh. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
4. The bull classes are open to bulls born January 1, 2021 or later.
5. Bulls over 205 days of age on show day must show with a nose lead. All bulls 1 year of age or older on show day are required to show with a permanent nose ring.
6. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
7. No animal born after the April 30th of the current year are eligible to show in an individual class.

Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Clinton Laflin

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.
2. All entries must meet the Bred & Owned ownership rule.
   1. The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other AGJA or AGA members or non-members.
3. Bulls must be a registered Balancer. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association: Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.
   1. A Balancer is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:
      1. A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed.
      2. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)
      3. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or Another officially recognized registration association.
4. Balancer® Bulls with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 69.1% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned or Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned show. Such bulls cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.
5. The bull classes are open to bulls born January 1, 2021 or later.
6. Bulls over 205 days of age on show day must show with a nose lead. All bulls 1 year of age or older on show day are required to show with a permanent nose ring.
7. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.
8. No animal born after the April 30th of the current year are eligible to show in an individual class.

Bull Show Divisions

Junior Bull Calf: Jan. 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022

Senior Bull Calf: Sept. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021

Junior Yearling: May 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021

Senior Yearling: Jan. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021

Coming soon!

All bedding will be provided for the stalls and tie-outs.

Hay will be provided at tie-outs as well.

No straw will be permitted at the facility (tie-outs bedding will be chips as well).

Please contact a member of the Kansas Gelbvieh Junior Association with stalling questions.

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