Tentative Schedule

AGJA HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

For all available camping information during Junior Classic, please contact Glen Shoulders with the Oklahoma Association directly at 918-633-8439.

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 and reserve champion entries will be parent-verified through DNA testing. DNA samples will be taken from 2024 champions and reserve champions including: Cow/Calf (Owned and Bred & Owned), Female (Owned and Bred & Owned), 3^rd – 5^th Females, Bred & Owned Bulls and Market Beef from both Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions immediately following the show.

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: tawnie@gelbvieh.org; or call 303-465-2333.

Deadlines for 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic

Ownership deadline: June 1, 2024

Entry Deadline: June 1, 2024

Substitution Deadline: June 10, 2024

· 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. No refunds will be given.

· Animals must be transferred into the correct individual(s)/exhibitor(s) name no later than June 1, 2024.

· Animals may be owned solely by the exhibitor, the family’s ranch, co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.

***Important Contest Entry Information***

The AGJA REQUIRES electronic submissions for AGJA Board of Director applications, ambassador portfolios, and the following contests: creative writing, graphic design, video, photography, and ag podcast. If video files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender. Please include any necessary links to download the file in the body of the email, along with the junior member’s name, membership number and age division. All submissions must be emailed to tawnie@gelbvieh.org.

Bits & pieces

• Bedding will be provided in the barn. It will be new mulch from the same provider that bedded Cattlemen’s Congress this year. Cedar fiber top dress will be available for purchase from the Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma’s website at: https://shopgelbvieh.myshopify.com/
• Quality round or square bales of prairie hay (mostly Bluestem) will be provided by a Dobson Ranch to all exhibitors.
• Tie-outs TBD. Trailer tie-outs highly discouraged due to the trailer parking location and fireworks display.

General Information

1. Exhibitor Age is determined as of January 1, 2024. Participants will be assigned to one of the following age divisions for all competitions:

– Senior (16-21 years of age)

– Intermediate (12-15 years of age)

– Junior (8-11 years of age).

**Age division will be verified during contestant check-in on Sunday, June 30. 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 2024.

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, 2024.

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. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

7. Entry must be submitted online only by June 1, 2024. No refunds will be given for scratches or no-show entries.

a. Entry fee is $50 per head.

b. Late entries will not be accepted past June 10, 2024. Late entry fee is $70 per head.

c. Bred and Owned entry fees are $20 per head.

8. Substitutions are due no later than June 10, 2024 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 months of age or older at check-in must be submitted at the time of check-in.

11. All contests will be held at the Woodward County Event Center and Fairgrounds at Temple Houston Drive, Wooward, OK.

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 a leash at all times. Any dog deemed unruly will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. Rule subject to change based on premises policies. NO dogs allowed in the makeup area EVER.

14. All contests, with the exception of Showmanship or designated otherwise, require that an official AGJA blue polo shirt must be worn. AGJA polos may be ordered on the online entry form.

15. Breakaway Rule: If an animal gets loose in the showring, an exhibitor will be given two chances to regain control of said animal during the same show day. If the animal gets loose a third time, the animal will be asked to leave a class and return to their stalls, regardless of if the class has already been placed. Strike count restarts at the beginning of each day.

16.  It is at the discretion of the AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, AGA Staff Member, AGJA advisor and/or Judge present in the show ring to decide if an animal poses a danger and should be disqualified. Any animal deemed unmanageable during showmanship, or cattle show that poses a safety risk to exhibitors or other animals will be dismissed from the ring and returned to the stalls immediately.

17. 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.

a. Permanent forms of ID include: Tattoo, Freeze Brand or Electronic Identification Tag (EID)

b. EID tag must be printed on the animal’s current registration paper to be eligible form of identification.

18. All animals must remain on grounds until release (immediately following Friday show) unless granted permission in writing by the AGA Youth Activities Coordinator prior to the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic. Cattle and equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds by Saturday, July 6, 2024, by 12:00 pm.

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 1, 2024. 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.

Contest Information

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. 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 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

All-Around Champion & Rookie of the Year

All-Around Champion is open to ALL participants in the 2024 AGJA Way Out West 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
• One point for every 10 tickets sold for the AGJA Heifer Donation provided by Warner Beef Genetics that was raffled off during the 2024 AGA National Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in January.
  • An exhibitor cannot exceed 10 points for this division.
  • Ticket sale points are only tabulated for All-Around Champion.
  • Ticket sale points do not count toward total points for Rookie of the Year.
• 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: Showmanship, Judging, Prepared Speaking, Sales Talk, and Skill-A-Thon, the contestants will receive:

1st Place 10 points

2nd Place 9 points

3rd Place 8 points

4th Place 7 points

5th Place 6 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 TJB Genetics and a heifer donated by Boehler Gelbvieh. (Members may win the heifer more than once.) Rookie of the Year receives a belt buckle sponsored by Welsh Land and Livestock.

State Herdsmanship

States are judged on the neatness of their respective stalling areas, including tack and bedding. All members should also interact in a positive and friendly manner with other junior members and adults. Herdsmanship champions earn 10 points toward the State Challenge Cup. Two state champion herdsmanship awards will be given – one to states with 10 head or less and one for states with 11 head or more. Judging by an anonymous panel will begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, and be completed no later than Thursday, July 4, 2024.

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, June 30, 2024.

3. Only state pages/groups that have posts made by members since April 1, 2024 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 5th, 2024. Do not limit your imagination to only cattle-related items—think outside the box. The AGJA Silent Auction benefits national junior Gelbvieh programs. Contact Tawnie DeJong 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 Contest Check-in on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Each state will earn 1 additional 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 2, 2024 to the show office.
• State Challenge Cup winners will be announced at the banquet on Friday, July 5, 2024.

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 2025 AGJA Donation Heifer to be raffled off during the National Gelbvieh Sale in January 2025. 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 tawnie@gelbvieh.org no later than June 10, 2024.

• • 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 tawnie@gelbvieh.org by June 10, 2024.

2. No minimum time limit.

3. Videos may not exceed the following maximum time limits:

• Junior: No more than 1 minute
• Intermediate: No more than 2 minutes
• 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.

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. If a member is not able to attend the Classic, posters may be mailed to: American Gelbvieh Junior Association, 1001 S 70^th Street, Suite 215, Lincoln, NE 68510 and must be postmarked by June 10, 2024.

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 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic, the member must include 2024 or the 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 must be submitted electronically and emailed to tawnie@gelbvieh.org by June 10, 2024. No entries will be accepted via print in the mail or at contest check-in during the Classic.
2. Exhibitors must save their photos as a JPEG or PNG file format.
   1. Champion Senior, Intermediate and Junior photos will be in the running for the Editor’s Choice award, which will be used as the cover photo for the 2025 AGJA Calendar.
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. No more than three entries per exhibitor.
8. It is the judge’s discretion to comment on entries.
9. By entering the photo contest, AGJA members are agreeing to allow the AGA and AGJA to use their photo entries to promote the Gelbvieh breed in print and digital campaigns.

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 by email by June 10, 2024.

Rules:

Junior – Word Limit: 300-500 Topic:Think back to the first time you showed a Gelbvieh or Balancer calf. Who was your calf? Why did you choose to show this one? Describe the show in detail (paint the picture) and tell what you learned from the experience.

Intermediate – Word Limit: 600-800 Topic:  Every producer has profound reasoning for choosing their breed of choice. Why did you choose Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle? How can you use your “why” to aid in marketing the breed to other producers?

Senior – Word Limit: 800-1000 Topic:  The beef industry has a unique opportunity to rebuild the nation’s cowherd. As you think about this opportunity, how do you see the Gelbvieh breed increasing market share? Explain the benefits of utilizing Gelbvieh females to move the beef industry forward in every segment (commercial cow/calf, seedstock, feedlots, packing plants, etc.).

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 tawnie@gelbvieh.org.

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.
6. No advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages will be accepted.
7. An opening and closing should be provided with in the broadcast.
8. Entries must be emailed by June 10, 2024 to tawnie@gelbvieh.org.

Topics:

Junior – Topic:  How can commercial producers benefit from having a Gelbvieh influence in their herd?

Intermediate – Topic: What are the pros and cons surrounding electronic identification in cattle?

Senior – Topic: With input costs at an all time high for commercial cattlemen, how can Gelbvieh cattle help combat that issue?

Optional for Intermediate and Senior Only:

1. Include a 20-30 second commercial within the time given of the broadcast.

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. Contestants must submit a pre-recorded video of their speech by June 10, 2024 and be selected to present their speech during the finals at the Junior Classic in front of the official judge.

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.
2. Contestants must submit a video recording of the speech by June 10, 2024
3. The top 15 within each age division will be notified and are eligible to compete during the Prepared Speaking finals at the Junior Classic in front of a judge.
4. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist the contestant in keeping track of time.
5. For the speech time limit, 1 point will be taken off the speaker’s score for every 10 seconds under/over.
6. The judges will be allotted 2-3 minutes for questions in each division if they so choose.
7. No audio or visual aids are allowed during the speech presentation. Example: Posters, PowerPoint, Video, etc.
8. 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.
9. 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.”

Final speech orders for each age division will be assigned prior to the contest and posted for review. Please report promptly for your speech. If you miss your assigned spot in the order, you will automatically be moved to the end of the order for your respective age division. If you miss this second speech time, you will automatically be disqualified.

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. AGJA members should be completing work as a team to showcase their skills. Coaching from the sidelines by parents, family, friends, other AGJA members, etc. is not allowed and may result in a disqualification of the team.

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, 2024.
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, June 30, 2024.
6. Junior/Intermediate teams will have 30 minutes and Senior teams will have 45 minutes to fit their animal.
   1. Teams will be given 30 min., 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 will 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 will have 15-20 minutes for comments/conversation with teams.

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 animals. Data may be provided at the discretion of the officials to assist contestants in the placing of classes.
6. Classes may be presented halteres, and/or un-haltered.
7. 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 a total of two reasons classes.
   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. This contest evaluates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the 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 at the time assigned. Juniors will be assigned heats to avoid clutter in contest area. Juniors will not utilize scenarios.

INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR DIVISION:

Intermediate and Senior contestants will utilize a scenario provided prior to the start of the contest. Participants will be given 10 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 (judge) and present him/her with a sales pitch on the animal(s) they chose. The contestant also needs to be prepared to answer questions the buyer may have about any of their choice.

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, June 30, 2024.
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 verbally 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, the question will be repeated and 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. Teams will be provided pencils and blank paper for these team questions only. Once the question is read, the team members may converse to obtain an 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, the team then 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, the question will be repeated and 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.
9. Ties will be broken starting with hands-on activity score, followed by ID, Matching, Short Answer.

Contest Resources

Go to Contest Resources Page!

AGJA Board of Director Applicants

2024 AGJA BOD Application

AGJA Board of Directors Position Description

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 2024 election.

Rules:

1. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of January 1, 2024 and may not have reached his/her 20th birthday as of January 1, 2024.

2. Applicants must either mail or email a complete Board of Directors application packet to the AGA office or tawnie@gelbvieh.org no later than June 1, 2024. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that date. Applications are available on the website.

3. Candidates nominated from the floor during the opening ceremonies on Sunday, June 30, 2024, must complete a board application and submit it electronically to tawnie@gelbvieh.org by 5pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. There will be no late applications accepted.

4. All candidates will complete a brief public interview with the current Junior Board held during Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

5. Campaigning is limited to one (1) poster and verbal communication only. No stickers, giveaway items, buttons, etc. will be permitted.

6. Poster must follow size/dimension rules as Poster Contest and include the following:

· Photo of Candidate

· Hometown and State

· Why you want to run for the Board

· One (or more) goals you have for the future of the AGJA

· Hobbies & Interests

7. Each candidate must prepare a 2-5-minute speech to be presented during the AGJA Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 3, 2024. 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. 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.

• Applicants for the one-year term must be between the ages 16 – 21 as of January 1 of the current year.

10. AGJA Board of Director candidates are encouraged to review and familiarize themselves with the AGJA Rules and Bylaws.

11. All candidates must be present to run for a position on the AGJA Board.

Please contact Youth Activities Coordinator, Tawnie Dejong with questions: tawnie@gelbvieh.org

Ambassador Program

2024 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 that is at least 8 years of age but has not reached their 20^th birthday as of January 1, 2024. AGJA Member may hold the title of Ambassador once per age division, with a maximum of three years of eligibility. The ambassador receives a belt buckle.

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

Requirements may be found in the above attached 2024 AGJA Ambassador Application. Please direct any questions about these requirements to AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, Tawnie DeJong, at tawnie@gelbvieh.org.

Notebook:

1. Ambassador notebooks must be submitted electronically to the AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, Tawnie DeJong, at tawnie@gelbvieh.org by June 1, 2024.

2. Notebooks should follow this format:

Additional Information:

1. The speech given during the Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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.

4. Ambassadors will be asked to coordinate and lead their own service project at the Junior Classic the following summer.

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.

Mentor Guidelines

1. Mentors must sign up during contest check-in held Sunday, July 2, 2023.

2. Mentors must have attended three or more junior classic events.

3. Mentors must be in the intermediate or senior division.

4. Mentors must be willing to meet daily with their protégé and the protégé’s family.

5. Mentors must be knowledgeable about contests and events.

Protégé Guidelines

1. First time attendees to the AGJA Classic are all considered proteges regardless of age and will be paired with a mentor for the week of the 2024 AGJA Classic. Mentor and protege pairs will be informed at check-in on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

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 Youth 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. Protests, if not made prior to show, must be made no later than 30 minutes following the selection of Grand Champion Female/Bull the day the animal is exhibited.

5. If parent DNA is required to resolve the protest, DNA sample will be submitted and postmarked 7 days following show day.

6. If the protest is not sustained the $150 deposit accompanying the protest will be forfeited.

7. The protested animal’s pictures and results will be withheld from publication until the protest is resolved.

8. 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 2024 AGJA Way Out West 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 9 under General Information
  • Bulls 12 months or older must show proof of proper semen evaluation.
    • See rule 10 under General Information

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

Cattle Contest Information

Market Animal Affidavit 

Entry 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: Carlie Jackson

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.

Individuals will not be reassigned to a different heat once final placement is posted.

7. 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.

Gelbvieh Market Show

Judge: Mark Hoge

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. All Steers and Market Heifers must be 25% Gelbvieh at a minimum to show. A registration certificate or Market Entry Affidavit must be submitted at time of entry. Entries without proper forms will not be accepted.

3. Entries sired by a multi-sire group are eligible provided that all bulls in the multi-sire group are at least 50% Gelbvieh as listed on their registration certificates. Exhibitors entering a market steer/heifer from a multi-sire group must provide the registration numbers for all sires in the group on the Market Entry Affidavit if the entry itself is unregistered at the time of entry.

4. Any steer or market heifer sired by a non-registered or non-Gelbvieh bull is eligible to show provided the entry is out of a female registered with the American Gelbvieh Association. The dam must be a minimum of 50% Gelbvieh, assessed and active in the year the entry was born as well as the year of the show.

5. In the event the dam of the entered steer or market heifer 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. If a hair sample cannot be provided, the entry will not be eligible for exhibition.

6. All market heifers must present a 30-day non-pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, licensed, non-owner veterinarian at the time of weigh-in. If a signed verification cannot be presented at weigh-in, the exhibitor will be required to pay a $50 service fee payable to the AGJA at the time of verification in addition to any expenses they may incur from the veterinarian on site. An accredited, licensed, non-owner veterinarian may examine the animal on site to verify non-pregnancy with an active AGJA Board member, advisor, or AGA Youth Activities Coordinator present. Failure to meet any of the above requirements will result in ineligibility to show.

7. Females exhibiting in the Market Heifer Show cannot also be shown in a breeding class. Females must designate their intentions at the time of entry. Exhibitors will not be allowed to switch between market and breeding after entries are submitted.

8. The AGJA Board of Directors will collect a DNA sample at the conclusion of the Gelbvieh Market Show and reserves the right to DNA test said entry to verify parentage to their registered dam/sire on the Grand and Reserve Champion Steers as well as the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Heifer.

9. All exhibitors agree to allow their market entries to be used for contests by the Board of Directors.

10. All Gelbvieh Market Show classes will be broken by weight taken at check-in on Sunday, June 10, 2024.

11. Steers and Market Heifers weighing less than 1000 lbs. will automatically be shown in a Prospect Steer and Feeder Heifer division (respectively) eligible for a Grand/Reserve Grand Champion title.

Gelbvieh Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Mark Hoge

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. Females must prove a minimum of 75.0% 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:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.

c. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female.

f. 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. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

11. 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.

12. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.

13. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Balancer® Female Show and Bred & Owned Show

Judge: Jeff Jackson

1. Day Sponsored Trans Ova Genetics issued t-shirt 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:

a. 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.

b. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)

c. 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 75.0% 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:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance with the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of show day.

c. Calves must be identified with a legible prefix and tattoo in one or both ears.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American Gelbvieh Association.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Balancer Female.

f. 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. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

12. 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.

13. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not in any individual class.

14. 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 January 2021 to April 30, 2022

Aged Cow: Cows born in 2020 or older

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

Heifer Show Divisions:

Bred & Owned Bull Show General Information

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. All entries must meet the Bred & 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. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other AGJA or AGA members or non-members

3. Bull classes are only open to bulls born January 1, 2023 or later.

4. No animal born after the April 30th of the current year are eligible to show in an individual class.

5. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association: Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.

6. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

7. Bulls over 241 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.

Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned Show Details

Judge: Mark Hoge

1. Bulls must be registered and at least 75.0% Gelbvieh.

2. Bulls over 241 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.

Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned Show Details

Judge: Jeff Jackson

1. Day Sponsored Trans Ova Genetics issued t-shirt must be worn.

2. Bulls must be a registered Balancer® and possess the Balancer® Trademark on registration certificate.

3. A Balancer® is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:

• 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.

• The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)

• 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 75.0% 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

Bull Show Divisions (For Gelbvieh and Balancer Divisions)

Stalling will be assigned by state. Each state will be required to assign their own stalling within their assigned spaces. Map will be coming soon.

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NEW IN 2024!

1. Adult Showmanship!
   • This is a fun, brand new event sponsored by the AGJA Board of Directors to take place on showmanship day of Junior Classic following the PeeWee Showmanship Contest. Nominate any “retired” showman present at the Classic for this fun new event! Details in the graphic below!
2. DNA Testing for Champions
   • The AGJA Board of Directors updated the champions to be parent-verified through DNA for the 2024 show season.
   • The 3rd, 4^th and 5^th overall Females in both the Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions will now also be included in this list.
   • For a complete list, see #3 under the “AGJA Code of Conduct” tab.
   • These changes were made in an effort to preserve the integrity of cattle representing our breed on a national level to be in accordance with AGA show guidelines.
3. Contest Deadline has been pushed back and contests have gone digital!
   • Previously, exhibitors have been able to mail and hand in entries for many contests by the June 1^st deadline.
   • This year, the following contest entries must be submitted electronically to tawnie@gelbvieh.org by June 10, 2024:
   • NO physical or late submissions of these contests will be accepted.
     • Photography (details under “Contest Info” tab)
     • Ag Podcast (details under “Contest Info” tab)
     • Video (details under “Contest Info” tab)
     • Creative Writing (details under “Contest Info” tab)
     • Graphic Design (details under “Contest Info” tab)
     • Prepared Speaking Video Submission (details under “Contest Info” tab)
   • This year, if a member is unable to attend the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic, but would like to submit an entry for the Poster contest, those entries must be mailed to the AGA Office and postmarked by June 10, 2024. Details can be found under the “Contest Info” tab.
   • These changes were made in an effort to allow juniors more time between the conclusion of the school year and the entry deadline and to streamline the entry submission process for both juniors and their families, as well as AGA staff.
4. Team Fitting Contest
   • Senior teams will be allowed 45 minutes (instead of the previous 30 minutes) to fit their animal.
   • This change was made to allow Senior members a little more time to showcase their true abilities.
5. AGJA Board of Director Applications
   • Candidates are no longer limited to participating in 2 active contests during the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic. However, if a candidate is not participating in any contest, their help may be requested with executing such contests.
   • This change was made to encourage quality candidates to consider an AGJA Board Term without having to sacrifice their Junior Classic experience.
6. Mentoring Program
   • All first time attendees of the AGJA Classic (Rookies) will automatically be assigned another AGJA member as a Mentor for the week.
   • All AGJA members interested in being a Mentor, must indicate so on their AGJA Classic Entry form. (For all requirement details, please see the “Leadership” tab.)
   • Mentor and Rookie pair assignments will be available at Contest Check-In on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
   • Since pairs will be pre-assigned, there will be no State Challenge Cup points awarded for participating as a Mentor.
   • This change was made to ensure all Rookies are given appropriate assistance through their first Junior Classic and to promote positive interaction amongst all Junior members.
7. Cattle Show Changes
   • The AGJA Board voted to eliminate all Group of Three cattle classes for all divisions of cattle shows beginning in 2024.
   • The AGJA Board voted to eliminate all premiums associated with cattle show results beginning in 2024.
   • These changes were made in an effort to allow the AGJA Board to allocate more funds to the AGJA Classic host state on a yearly basis as costs for hosting have increased exponentially over the past several years.
8. Dogs on Junior Classic Premises
   • We love everyone’s furry friends, but there will be NO dogs allowed in the cattle makeup area EVER starting in 2024.
   • We also ask that you keep your dogs/other pets out of active contests to allow our Juniors to focus on the task at hand.
   • This change was made in an effort to keep everyone safe and at their best during Junior Classic.
9. Breakaway Rule
   • This rule has been updated for clarity as follows:
     1. Breakaway Rule: If an animal gets loose in the showring, an exhibitor will be given two chances to regain control of said animal during the same show day. If the animal gets loose a third time, the animal will be asked to leave a class and return to their stalls, regardless of if the class has already been placed. Strike count restarts at the beginning of each day.
     2. It is at the discretion of the AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, AGA Staff Member, AGJA advisor and/or Judge present in the show ring to decide if an animal poses a danger and should be disqualified. Any animal deemed unmanageable during showmanship, or cattle show that poses a safety risk to exhibitors or other animals will be dismissed from the ring and returned to the stalls immediately.
10. Cattle Early Releases
    • This rule has been updated for clarity as follows:
      1. All animals must remain on the grounds until release (immediately following Friday show) unless granted permission in writing by the AGA Youth Activities Coordinator prior to the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic. Cattle and equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds by Saturday, July 6, 2024, by 12:00 pm.