Once again junior beef, sheep and swine exhibitors will have a chance to compete in the Youth Skillathons that contribute to the Overall Market Exhibitor (OME) Award. This year’s skillathons will be held on Wednesday, August 28th, from 4:00-8:00 pm in Spangler Arena on the fairgrounds. Youth wishing to be eligible for the OME Award in their species, must compete in the skillathon. Furthermore, any youth may participate in the skillathons to test their knowledge. Registration is on-site and first come, first serve. There is no cost to participation and all youth, clubs, and chapters are encouraged to participate and demonstrate their knowledge of the livestock industry. Youth need to bring project record books to the event and they will be worth 4 pts of the total score. Youth can best prepare for the skillathons by completing their project books, reviewing the livestock learning kits (if your club does not have kits, they can be signed out at the Extension office), using university web resources and by working with your advisor. Cash awards will be granted to first ($50), second ($30) and third place ($20) Skillathon winners in each division.
BEEF and SHEEP DIVISIONS:
Junior Division – Ages 8-13 (as of January 1, 2013)
Senior Division – Ages 14-18 (as of January 1, 2013)
SWINE DIVISIONS:
Junior Division – Ages 8-11 (as of January 1, 2013)
Intermediate Division – Ages 12-14 (as of January 1, 2013)
Senior Division – Ages 15-18 (as of January 1, 2013)
INFORMATION PROVIDED