Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown
January 7-8, 2012
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio
Special Announcements
The seperate Novice showmanship division will be discontinued & rolled into the existing Beginner, Junior, Intermediate & Senior showmanship divisions. Novice points will be tracked among all four age divisions and the top two Novice showman in each of these divisions will be awarded at the BEST banquet in June.
Cattle classes with over 12 head will be broke more evenly to promote fairness throughout the Bred & Owned and Novice divisions.
All ShorthornPlus animals must be at least 1/2 bloods. This change follows the American Shorthorn Association's national breed requirements.
Any exhibitor, BEST or non-BEST, that is barred from participating in an Ohio show because the were found in violation of Ohio's Livestock Tampering and Exhibition Rules with any species, the BEST program will also bar them from the same time period from participating in BEST shows.
Reminder - No Farm Tags or Identifying Marks. No identifying tags or marks on exhibitors will be permitted at a BEST sanctioned show. This means no farm tags, special show harnesses or marked show shirts are allowed. Only BEST tags, county fair tags, EID tags and brands will be permitted. This rule applies to all animals and exhibitors entered in a BEST sanctioned show, including animals and exhibitors not in the BEST program. If an animal enters the ring with an unacceptable tag or identifying mark it will be disqualified from the show and will earn no points if they are a BEST animal. Show staff and/or OCA BEST staff will not remove any tags. This is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
The seperate Novice showmanship division will be discontinued & rolled into the existing Beginner, Junior, Intermediate & Senior showmanship divisions. Novice points will be tracked among all four age divisions and the top two Novice showman in each of these divisions will be awarded at the BEST banquet in June.
Cattle classes with over 12 head will be broke more evenly to promote fairness throughout the Bred & Owned and Novice divisions.
All ShorthornPlus animals must be at least 1/2 bloods. This change follows the American Shorthorn Association's national breed requirements.
Any exhibitor, BEST or non-BEST, that is barred from participating in an Ohio show because the were found in violation of Ohio's Livestock Tampering and Exhibition Rules with any species, the BEST program will also bar them from the same time period from participating in BEST shows.
Reminder - No Farm Tags or Identifying Marks. No identifying tags or marks on exhibitors will be permitted at a BEST sanctioned show. This means no farm tags, special show harnesses or marked show shirts are allowed. Only BEST tags, county fair tags, EID tags and brands will be permitted. This rule applies to all animals and exhibitors entered in a BEST sanctioned show, including animals and exhibitors not in the BEST program. If an animal enters the ring with an unacceptable tag or identifying mark it will be disqualified from the show and will earn no points if they are a BEST animal. Show staff and/or OCA BEST staff will not remove any tags. This is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Host
Ohio State University Saddle and Sirloin Club
Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Ohio State University Saddle and Sirloin Club
Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Sponsors
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Ohio Valley Supply
For More Information
Brittani Regula 567.204.9649 regula.24@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Zach Grauer 419.295.2528 grauer.7@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Lauren Fehlan 440-506-8669 fehlan.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Sam Grauer 419-544-3482 grauer.16@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Zach Grauer 419.295.2528 grauer.7@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Lauren Fehlan 440-506-8669 fehlan.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Sam Grauer 419-544-3482 grauer.16@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Schedule
**Saturday: Heifers (2 rings) and showmanship (1) will follow the heifer show. Market animals (2 rings) will show Sunday**
**Saturday: Heifers (2 rings) and showmanship (1) will follow the heifer show. Market animals (2 rings) will show Sunday**
Friday, January 6
8:00 a.m. - Barns open for stalling - Entry cards available for purchase in Gilligan office.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Check-In
Saturday, January 7
7:00 a.m. - Showmanship signup closes
7:00 a.m. - BEST BQA Session in Cooper Arena
6:00 - 7:00 a.m. - Check-In held in Gilligan
9:00 a.m. - Ring A Heifer show begins; Ring B Heifers will begin showing at 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - Showmanship sign-up closes
12:00 Noon or 30 mins after ring B heifer show concludes - Showmanship will start
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Steer Check-In.
Sunday, January 8
8:00 a.m. - Steer Show Ring A Begins
8:30 a.m. - Steer Show Ring B Begins
Judges
Shaun Varner, Missouri & Jon DeClerck, Iowa
Premiums
Heifer and Steer Premiums - Both Rings
Champion $1,000, Reserve $500, 3rd, 4th & 5th Overall decided based on numbers.
Class payouts determined based on entries
Other Information
- Entry fees $50 for one ring, $90 for both rings. Bedding is provided with entry fee in Gilligan ONLY. Mulch is $20 per scoop under the viaduct.
- There is a $5 discount for cattle nominated in the BEST Program.
- Exhibitors may stall in the south Gilligan Complex or in the tie out area. Mulch bedding will be provided in Gilligan only. Please check in at show office before stalling in Gilligan.
- Viaduct bedding purchased for $20 per head or by sponsorship. Call Brittani for more info.
- Steer and market heifers born on or after 1/1/11
- Breed heifers born on or after 9/1/10
- Steers and crossbred heifers shown by shoulder height
- Breed heifers shown by age. Registration papers required for all breed cattle.
- All cattle must have legible tattoos the first time through the chute. If the tattoos are not legible then the animal will be placed in the crossbred division
- Health papers required for all out-of-state cattle. Veterinarian signature required.
- Show is open to the world
Ramada Hotel - 614.846.0300 Discount rate for show exhibitors is available. Mention the Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown and receive $69 rate.
Directions
Located off of I-71 at Exit 111 (17th Street)
