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2015 ROYAL SHOW 29 MAY – 7 JUNE SHEEP & GOAT SECTION PRIZE LIST SHEEP & GOAT COMMITTEE 2014 - 2015 Mr J Tyler (Chairman), Mr K Collocott & Mr D Raath (Vice Chairman) Mr D Baugh, Mrs E Barnard, Mr A Carlisle, Mrs M du Preez, Mr M Moncur, Mr H W Tully and BKB Representatives ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Closing date of entries in ALL sections: MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 Earliest arrival of any stock: FRIDAY 29 MAY 2015 Latest arrival of any stock: SUNDAY 31 MAY 2015 16:00 NO leniency will be given to late arrivals in the judging ring under any circumstances Goats arrive SAT 30 MAY 09h00: Goats SUN 31 MAY 08h00: Fat lamb Weighing, mouthing & Judging MON 1 JUNE TUES 2 JUNE 08h30: Ile de France National Championships 08h30: Hampshire Down Nationals 08h30: Suffolks Interbreed & Supreme Judging after lunch Ile de France Auction Youth Show 08h30: SAMM 08h30: Dormers 08h30: Border leister Sheep arrive EVENING – 17H00 → ARENA 2 ARENA 1 FRI 29 MAY WED 3 JUNE 16h00: Carcass auction 18h30: Section Function Release of all sheep Thursday GOATS Entry fee: R60 per animal Prize money: 1st R100, 2nd R65, 3rd R50 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 Class 1 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ramlam 25-40kg / Ram lamb 25-40kg Class 2 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ramlam 40–55kg / Ram lamb 40-55kg Class 3 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ramlam 55–75kg / Ram lamb 55-75kg Class 4 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ramlam oor 75kg / Ram lamb over 75kg Cla ss 5 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Groep van 2 ramme ongewisseld / Group of 2 rams unshed SA KALAHARI RED Ramlam 20-35kg / Ram lamb 20-35kg SA SAVANNA Ramlam 20-30kg / Ram lamb 20-30kg SA KALAHARI RED Ramlam 35-50kg / Ram lamb 35-50kg SA SAVANNA Ramlam 30-40kg / Ram lamb 30-40kg SA KALAHARI RED Ramlam 50-65kg / Ram lamb 50-65kg SA SAVANNA Ramlam 40-50kg / Ram lamb 40-50kg SA KALAHARI RED Ramlam 65kg en oor / Ram lamb 65 kg and over SA SAVANNA Ramlam 50kg en oor / Ram lamb 50 kg and over SA KALAHARI RED Groep van 2 ramme ongewisseld / Group of 2 rams unshed SA SAVANNA Groep van 2 ramme ongewisseld / Group of 2 rams unshed Junior Kampioen Ram / Junior Champion Ram Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram / Junior Champion Ram Reserve Class 6 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth Class 7 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth Class 8 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth Class 9 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth SA SAVANNA Ram 2 Tand / Ram, 2 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth SA SAVANNA Ram 4 Tand / Ram, 4 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth SA SAVANNA Ram 6 Tand / Ram, 6 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth SA SAVANNA Ram 8 Tand / Ram, 8 tooth Senior Kampioen Ram / Senior Champion Ram Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram / Senior Champion Ram Reserve 2 Class 10 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooilam 20–35kg / Ewe lamb 20-35kg Class 11 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooilam 35–45kg / Ewe lamb 35-45kg Class 12 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooilam 45–60kg / Ewe lamb 45-60kg Class 13 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooilam oor 60kg / Ewe lamb over 60kg Class 14 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Groep van 3 ooie ongewisseld Group of 3 ewes unshed SA KALAHARI RED Ooilam 15–30g / Ewe lamb 15-30kg SA SAVANNA Ooilam 15–25kg / Ewe lamb 15-25kg SA KALAHARI RED Ooilam 30-40kg / Ewe lamb30-40kg SA SAVANNA Ooilam 25–35kg / Ewe lamb 25-35kg SA KALAHARI RED Ooilam 40-50kg / Ewe lamb 40-50kg SA SAVANNA Ooilam 35–45kg / Ewe lamb 35-45kg SA KALAHARI RED Ooilam 50kg en oor / Ewe lamb 50kg and over SA SAVANNA Ooilam 45kg en oor / Ewe lamb 45kg and over SA KALAHARI RED Groep van 3 ooie ongewisseld Group of 3 ewes unshed SA SAVANNA Groep van 3 ooie ongewisseld Group of 3 ewes unshed Junior Kampioen Ooi / Junior Champion Ewe Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi / Junior Champion Ewe Reserve Class 15 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth Class 16 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth Class 17 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth Class 18 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth Class 19 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2 tooth and over SA KALAHARI RED Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth SA SAVANNA Ooi, 2 Tand / Ewe, 2 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth SA SAVANNA Ooi, 4 Tand / Ewe, 4 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth SA SAVANNA Ooi, 6 Tand / Ewe, 6 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth SA SAVANNA Ooi, 8 Tand / Ewe, 8 tooth SA KALAHARI RED Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2 tooth and over SA SAVANNA Groep van 3 ooie, 2 tand en oor / Group of 3 ewes, 2 tooth and over Senior Kampioen Ooi / Senior Champion Ewe Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi / Senior Champion Ewe Reserve Class 20 SA BOERBOK / GOAT Groep van ram en ooi, 2 tand en oor en 2 lammers ongewisseld ram en ooi Group of ram and ewe, 2 tooth and over and 2 lambs unshed ram and ewe SA KALAHARI RED Groep van ram en ooi, 2 tand en oor en 2 lammers ongewisseld ram en ooi Group of ram and ewe, 2 tooth and over and 2 lambs unshed ram and ewe 3 SA SAVANNA Grootkampioen Ooi / Grand Champion Ewe Reserwe Grootkampioen Ooi / Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Grootkampioen Ram / Grand Champion Ram Reserwe Grootkampioen Ram / Reserve Grand Champion Ram Teler van Kampioene / Breeder of Champions Class 21 SA BOERBOK / GOAT SA KALAHARI RED SA SAVANNA Meeste Punte / Most Points Meeste Punte / Most Points Meeste Punte / Most Points Class 22 SA BOERBOK / GOAT SA KALAHARI RED SA SAVANNA Beste vashouer / Best handler Beste vashouer / Best handler Beste vashouer / Best handler GOAT INTERBREED CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 23. 24. 25. 26. Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, under 15 months Pure Bred Pair of Ewe, 15 months and over Pure Bred Pair of Rams, under 15 months Pure Bred Pair of Rams, 15 months and over -------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SUPREME CHAMPION GOAT AWARDS Supreme Champion Ewe on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon The Durban Wool & Mohair Brokers Trophy (Merino Ewe) Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette Reserve to Supreme Champion Ewe on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon The Corriedale Sheep Breeders Society Floating Trophy Royal Show Rosette Supreme Champion Ram on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon The Durban Wool & Mohair Brokers Trophy (Merino Ram) Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette Reserve to Supreme Champion Ram on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon Cedric Hart Floating Trophy Royal Show Rosette 4 SHEEP FAT LAMB Entry fee: R95 per pen of four THE LIVE CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R95, 3rd R70, 4th R50 No. 1. 2. Pen of four slaughter lambs, either sex, any breed, having no permanent incisors, with an average weight of under 40kg Pen of four slaughter lambs, either sex, any breed, having no permanent incisors, with an average weight of 40kg and over After weighing and mouthing the animals will be categorised according to the average weight per pen exceeding or less than 40kg and entered into Class 1 or 2. Each class will be divided into appropriate numbers and prize money will be payable equally for each divided class. Animals that are adjudged to be sub-standard will be transported to the abattoir for slaughter but will be excluded from the carcass competition. (3) CHAMPION COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ON THE HOOF The Royal Agricultural Society Cash Prize of R400, Royal Show Medallion, Rosette and Sash, for the Champion Lamb (4) The BKB Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (3) RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ON THE HOOF The Royal Agricultural Society Cash Prize of R200, Rosette and Sash for the Reserve Champion Lamb ------------------------------ 5 BLOCK TEST COMPETITION Sponsored by: Jacques Abattoir, Ben Booysen, RPO and the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal CHAMPION CARCASS (5) 2015 Champion Carcass Cash Prize of R1 000, Royal Show Medallion, Sash and Champion Certificate Crafcor Hygrade Floating Trophy to the winner of Class (5) (6) 2015 Reserve Champion Carcass a) First Reserve Cash Prize of R500, Sash and Reserve Champion Certificate Floating Trophy, presented by the Rajpal Rampersadh Family, in memory of Bob Rampersadh to the winner of Class (6) b) Second Reserve Cash Prize of R300, Sash and Reserve Champion Certificate CHAMPION GROUP OF FOUR (7) Champion Group of Four (where the percentages of the best three make up the entry) Cash Prize of R500, Sash and Champion Certificate Crafcor Hygrade Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (7) (8) Reserve Champion Group of Four (where the percentages of the best three make up the entry) Cash Prize of R200, Sash and Reserve Certificate CHAMPION BREED (9) (WITH SUBSTANTIAL EUROPEAN GENETICS) 2015 Champion Carcass Cash Prize of R1 000, Royal Show Medallion, Sash and Champion Certificate ANS Levey Floating Trophy, to the winner of Class (9) (10) 2015 Reserve Champion Carcass Cash Prize of R500 and Reserve Champion Certificate sponsored by the RAS EXHIBITION GRADE CARCASSES (11) All A2 & A3 Exhibition grade carcasses adjudged 92% and higher R1,00 per kg and Merit Award Certificate sponsored by the RAS 6 FAT LAMB REGULATIONS 1. Entry details 1.1 All animals must be shorn within 3 months prior to the competition. It is preferable for the length of wool to be less than 25mm. 1.2 All animals will be ear tagged after weighing in at the Showgrounds. Exhibitors are asked to ensure that any superfluous ear tags are removed from their animals prior to departure from the farm. 1.3 The Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in the event of space limitations. 1.4 Entries are limited to a maximum of 4 groups of 4. Exhibitors can however enter animals under both the farm name and that of the exhibitor. 2. Care of animals 2.1 Exhibitors are required to feed and water their slaughter stock until removal to the abattoir on Sunday afternoon 31 May 2015. 2.2 By prior arrangement with the Society, the Sheep Committee is prepared to feed and water slaughter stock entered by exhibitors resident outside of the Province. 3. Weighing and mouthing 3.1 All animals must be paraded for weighing, mouthing and judging in accordance with the Programme. 3.2 Should the average weight of a pen entered in Class 1 exceed 40kg, the pen will be transferred by the stewards to Class 2 prior to judging and vice versa in the event of the average weight being less than 40kg. 4. Block Test Competition 4.1 All animals are automatically entered in the Block Test and must compete therein. 4.2 Animals that are adjudged to be sub-standard will be transported to the abattoir for slaughter but will be excluded from the carcass competition. 4.3 The best three scores from each group of four carcasses will count. 4.4 Bruised or unsound carcasses will be disqualified. 4.5 The SAMIC Champion Lamb Carcass will be chosen from the carcasses competing in the competition for the best group. 4.6 The Champion and 1st & 2nd Reserve Carcasses will be on display in the refrigerated show cabinet during the afternoon of Wednesday 3 June and will be auctioned the same day. 4.7 To facilitate a degree of certainty, Jacques Abattoir will commit to a floor price (for the following seven days) for all carcass grades; this to be set at 12 noon on Friday 29 May. Should exhibitors wish to know the price, they are requested to liaise with the Society’s administrative office on 033 345 6274. 5. Auction 5.1 Only the following carcasses will be auctioned: Champion, 1st & 2nd Reserve Champion Group Champion European Breed and Reserve 5.2 All other carcasses will be sold by Jacques Abattoir in terms of their normal trading conditions. 7 BORDER LEICESTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep 15. 16. 17. 18. GROUP CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55 Group of 3 rams, any age Group of 3 ewes, any age Group of 3 sheep, any age, either sex, the progeny of one sire Pair of sheep, any age, either sex, the progeny of one dam INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 RAMS No. 19. 20. 21. 22. Ram Lamb Ram, one to four tooth Ram, five to six tooth Ram, full mouth Champion Ram Lamb & Reserve Champion Ram Lamb Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram Grand Champion Ram EWES 23. 24. 25. 26. Ewe Lamb Ewe, one to four tooth Ewe, five to six tooth Ewe, full mouth Champion Ewe Lamb & Reserve Champion Ewe Lamb Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Grand Champion Ewe TROPHIES The Poldenvale Floating Trophy, presented by Gallagher Poldenvale to the exhibitor of the Champion Ram The Bayer Floating Trophy, to the exhibitor of the Champion Ewe The Nedbank Floating Trophy, to the winning group from Classes 15 to 18, deemed by the judge to be the best 8 DORMER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep GROEP KLASSE/GROUP CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Ramme/Rams 3 Ramme onder 9 maande/3 Rams under 9 months 3 Ramme tussen 9 – 18 maande/3 Rams between 9 – 18 months 3 Ramme 18 maande en ouer/3 Rams 18 months and older Ooie/Ewes 3 Ooie onder 9 maande/3 Ewes under 9 months 3 Ooie tussen 9 – 18 maande/3 Ewes between 9 – 18 months 3 Ooie 18 maande en ouer/3 Ewes 18 months and older Teelgroep 2 ooie en ‘n ram, enige ouderdom, een groep per vertoner/ Breed group of 2 ewes and a ram, any age, one group per exhibitor INDIVIDUELE KLASSE/INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 Ram Klasse/Ram Classes 37. 38. 39. Ram onder 3 maande/Ram under 3 months Ram 3 – 6 maande/Ram 3 – 6 months Ram 6 – 9 maande/Ram 6 – 9 months Reserwe Ram Lam Kampioen/Reserve Ram Lamb Champion Kampioen Ram Lam/Champion Ram Lamb 40. 41. 42. Ram 9 – 12 maande/Ram 9 – 12 months Ram 12 – 15 maande/Ram 12 – 15 months Ram 15 – 18 maande/Ram 15 – 18 months Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram/Reserve Junior Champion Ram Junior Kampioen Ram/Junior Champion Ram 43. 44. 45. Ram 18 – 24 maande/Ram 18 – 24 months Ram 24 – 36 maande/Ram 24 – 36 maande Ram 36 maande en ouer/Ram 36 months and older Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram/Reserve Senior Champion Ram Senior Kampioen Ram/Senior Champion Ram Reserwe Ras Kampion Ram/Reserve Breed Champion Ram Ras Kampioen Ram/Breed Champion Ram 9 Ooi Klasse/Ewe Classes 46. 47. 48. Ooi onder 3 maande/Ewe under 3 months Ooi 3 – 6 maande/Ewe 3 – 6 months Ooi 6 – 9 maande/Ewe 6 – 9 months Reserwe Ooi Lam Kampioen/Reserve Ewe Lamb Champion Kampioen Ooi Lam/Champion Ewe Lamb 49. 50. 51. Ooi 9 – 12 maande/Ewe 9 – 12 months Ooi 12 – 15 maande/Ewe 12 – 15 months Ooi 15 – 18 maande/Ewe 15 – 18 months Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi/Reserve Junior Champion Ewe Junior Kampioen Ooi/Junior Champion Ewe 52. 53. 54. Ooi 18 – 24 maande/Ewe 18 – 24 months Ooi 24 – 36 maande/Ewe 24 – 36 maande Ooi 36 maande en ouer/Ewe 36 months and older Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi/Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Senior Kampioen Ooi/Senior Champion Ewe Reserwe Ras Kampion Ooi/Reserve Breed Champion Ewe Ras Kampioen Ooi/Breed Champion Ewe 10 DORPER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 EWES No. 55. 56. 57. 58. Ewe Lamb, 40kg and under Ewe Lamb, over 40kg to 50kg Ewe Lamb, over 50kg to 60kg Ewe Lamb, over 60kg Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 59. 60. Ewe, 2-tooth Ewe, 4-tooth Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe RAMS 61. 62. 63. 64. Ram Lamb, 45kg and under Ram Lamb, over 45kg to 60kg Ram Lamb, over 60kg to 75kg Ram Lamb, over 75kg Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram 65. 66. Ram, 2-tooth Ram, 4-tooth Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram GROUP CLASSES Entry fee: R40 per entry Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55 67. 68. 69. Group of 3 Ewe Lambs Group of 3 Ram Lambs Group comprising 1 Ram, 1 Ewe (2 or 4 tooth) and 2 Lambs, either sex TROPHY The McBeans Floating Trophy, awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Dorper classes 11 HAMPSHIRE DOWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep GROUP CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55 No. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. Pair of Rams, 12 months and under Pair of Ewes, 12 months and under Pair of Rams, over 12 months Pair of Ewes, over 12 months Pair, any age, either sex, progeny of one sire Pair, any age, twins Ram, Ewe and 2 Lambs, any age OPEN CLASSES Prize money: Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. RAMS Ram Lamb, 6 months and under, born 1 November – 30 April Ram Lamb, over 6 months and up to 9 months, born 1 August – 31 October Ram Lamb, over 9 months and up to 12 months, born 1 May – 31 July Ram, over 12 months and up to 15 months Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram Ram, over 15 months and up to 24 months Ram, over 24 months and up to 36 months Ram, over 36 months Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram EWES Ewe Lamb, 6 months and under, born 1 November – 30 April Ewe Lamb, over 6 months and up to 9 months, born 1 August – 31 October Ewe Lamb, over 9 months and up to 12 months, born 1 May – 31 July Ewe, over 12 months and up to 15 months Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe Ewe, over 15 months and up to 24 months Ewe, over 24 months and up to 36 months Ewe, over 36 months Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe TROPHIES Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by the Hampshire Down Breeders Association of England for the Senior Champion Hampshire Down Ram Colin Knight Floating Trophy, for the Junior Champion Hampshire Down Ram 12 ILE DE FRANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Please note: The Ile de France Breed Society will be undertaking all operational and administrative aspects of the Breed’s involvement at the 2015 Royal Show. Exhibitors are asked to contact June Wiid for class and entry information Tel: 051 4100 900 Fax: 051 448 4220 Email: june@studbook.co.za ***** Royal Show Interbreed class entries will be accepted during the Show Royal Show fat lamb entries must be directed to the RAS office – per the RAS entry form Closing date of entries – 20 April Neem asseblief kennis: Die Ile de France Telers Genootskap sal die operasionele asook die administratiewe aspekte van die ras se betrokkenheid by die 2015 Royal Skou behartig. Uitstallers kontak asseblief June Wiid for klas en inskrywings inligting. Tel: 051 4100 900 Faks: 051 448 4220 Epos: june@studbook.co.za ***** Royal Skou Interras klas inskrywings sal tydens die Skou aanvaar word. Royal Skou slag lam kompetisie inskrywings moet gerig word aan die RAS kantoor – per die RAS inskrywings vorm Sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings – 20 April TROPHIES The Poldenvale Floating Trophy to the exhibitor of the Champion Ile de France Ram The Mrs J F Potter Floating Trophy to the winner of the group class of 3 ewes, owned by the exhibitor The Galacto Floating Trophy presented by Mr J G Frank, for the most points in the Ile de France classes 13 MERINO REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 110. 111. Veldshow Ewe Flock competition (Wool between 4-6 months) Ewes, 12-22 months (not older than two-tooth) Prize money: 1st R135, 2nd R80 Best Group of 5 Ewes and Reserve Best Group Prize money: 1st R215 (112) Ewe with best fleece and confirmation overall (Drawn from entries in Classes 110 and 111) Prize money: Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 Grand Champion Ewe Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Awarded to the winner and second place of Class (112)) TROPHY The Alexander Sinclair Floating Trophy, for the Grand Champion Ewe 14 SA MUTTON MERINO CLASSES Entry fee: R60 per sheep INDIVIDUELE KLASSE Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 WEIGH IN OF ALL SHEEP TO DIVIDE IN CLASSES WOOL CLASSES CLASS 1: CHAMPION WOOL EWE (ewe lambs under 12 months) CLASS 2: JUNIOR CHAMPION WOOL RAM (ram lambs under 12 months) CLASS 3: SENIOR CHAMPION WOOL RAM (rams under 24 months) RAM LAMB CLASSES (still lambs - uncut) CLASS 4: Champion ram lamb 70kg and under CLASS 5: Champion ram lamb 70.1kg to 80kg CLASS 6: Champion ram lamb 80.1kg to 90kg CHAMPION RAM LAMB (out of winners from above 3 classes) CLASS 7: CLASS 8: Champion ram lamb 90.1kg to 100kg Champion ram lamb above 100kg JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 2 classes) SENIOR RAM CLASSES (under 24 months) CLASS 9: Champion ram 120kg and under CLASS 10: Champion ram 120.1kg to 130kg LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 2 classes) CLASS 11: CLASS 12: CLASS 13: Champion ram 130.1kg to 140 kg Champion ram 140.1kg to 150 kg Champion ram above 150 kg HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RAM (out of winners from above 3 classes) SENIOR CHAMPION RAM (wInner between Lightweight- and Heavyweight champions) EWE LAMB CLASSES (still lambs - uncut) CLASS 14: Champion ewe lamb 60kg and under CLASS 15: Champion ewe lamb 60.1kg to 70kg CHAMPION EWE LAMB (out of winners from above 2 classes) CLASS 16: CLASS 17: Champion ewe lamb 70.1kg to 80kg Champion ewe lamb above 80kg JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE (out of winners from above 2 classes) OTHER AWARD / PRIZE VICTOR LUDORUM (Exhibiter with most points on the show) 15 SUFFOLK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Entry fee: R60 per sheep 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. GROEP KLASSE/GROUP CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55 Groep van 3 Ooilammers/Group of 3 Ewe lambs Groep van 3 Ramlammers/Group of 3 Ram lambs Junior Paar Beide geslagte/Junior Pair both sexes Senior Paar Beide geslagte/Senior Pair both sexes Telersgroep (Ram, ooi en drie lammers beide geslagte)/Breeders Group (Ram, ewe & three lambs both sexes) INDIVIDUELE KLASSE/INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Prize money: 1st R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 Champion: R165 – Reserve Champion: R85 118. 119. OOI KLASSE/EWE CLASSES Ooilam 6 – 9 maande (enkel)/Ewe lamb 6 – 9 months (single) Ooilam 9 – 12 maande/Ewe lamb 9 – 12 months Junior Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ooi Junior Champion Ewe & Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 120. Ooi 18 – 24 maande/Ewe 18 – 24 months 121. Ooi 24 – 36 maande/Ewe 24 – 36 months 122. Ooi 36 maande en ouer/Ewe 36 months and older Senior Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ooi Senior Champion Ewe & Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Groot Kampioen Ooi & Reserwe Groot Kampioen Ooi Grand Champion Ewe & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe RAM KLASSE/RAM CLASSES 123. Ramlam 6 – 9 maande/Ram lamb 6 – 9 months 124. Ramlam 9 – 12 maande/Ram lamb 9 – 12 months Junior Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Junior Kampioen Ram Junior Champion Ram & Reserve Junior Champion Ram 125. Ram 18 – 24 maande/Ram 18 – 24 months 126. Ram 24 – 36 maande/Ram 24 – 36 months 127. Ram 36 maande en ouer/Ram 36 months and older Senior Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Senior Kampioen Ram Senior Champion Ram & Reserve Senior Champion Ram Groot Kampioen Ram & Reserwe Groot Kampioen Ram Grand Champion Ram & Reserve Grand Champion Ram Opperste Kampioen Suffolk Op Skou/ Supreme Champion Suffolk on Show Victor Ladorum/Victor Ludorum 16 SHEEP INTERBREED CLASSES No entry fee Prize money: 1 R120, 2nd R70, 3rd R55, 4th R40 st 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, under 15 months Pure Bred Pair of Ewes, 15 months and over Pure Bred Pair of Rams, under 15 months Pure Bred Pair of Rams, 15 months and over Group of six, representative of both sexes The BKB Floating Trophy, to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Interbreed classes Prize: R500 presented by BKB Moreland Molasses Floating Trophy, for the runner up to the exhibitor gaining most points in the Interbreed classes. --------------------------------- THE STANDARD BANK AWARDS FOR THE SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP Supreme Champion Ewe on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon The William Cooper & Nephews Floating Trophy Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette Reserve to Supreme Champion Ewe on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon The Epol Floating Trophy Royal Show Rosette Supreme Champion Ram on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R1 000, Rosette and Ribbon The Farmer Floating Trophy Royal Show Medallion, Ribbon and Rosette Reserve to Supreme Champion Ram on Show Standard Bank Cash Prize of R500, Rosette and Ribbon The New Zealand Corriedale Society Floating Trophy Royal Show Rosette Note: For the preliminary judging for the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, all small stock that have been awarded a 2015 Show Champion ticket of any sort are required to be brought forward. 17 THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NATAL GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS/PARTICIPANTS 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 2. 2.1 2.2 Powers of the Committee The word ‘Committee’ in these General Regulations and elsewhere in the Prize List or Catalogue refers to the Executive Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal and to such other Committees of the Society to which the Executive Committee may delegate specific duties and powers. The Committee shall have the right of refusing any entry made and shall not be bound to give any reason for so doing. The Committee shall have the power to withhold the whole or part of the prizes offered by the Society in the event of there being no competition, or the exhibits being considered by the judges unworthy of such prize. The Committee is empowered to introduce such regulations and procedures for the smooth running of the annual Show as it shall deem fit, subject to exhibitors being notified of such regulations through the medium of the Prize Lists or other publications, or by means of circulars. The Committee is empowered not only to decide whether or not the annual Show shall be held, but is also entitled at any time in its absolute discretion to cancel, vary or alter any or all arrangements which may have been made in connection with the holding of the annual Show. Loss or Destruction of Goods No claim whatsoever shall lie against the Royal Agricultural Society arising out of the theft of, loss or damage to the property of any person or association of persons on premises falling under the control of, owned or leased by the Royal Agricultural Society irrespective of the cause of such theft, loss or damage The Royal Agricultural Society is hereby indemnified and held harmless against any and all claims, at the instance of any person or association or persons, which may arise out of the theft, loss or damage aforementioned. 3. Public Liability Insurance The Society’s Public Liability Insurance Policy does not cover exhibitors. It is in the interests of exhibitors therefore, to obtain their own Public Liability Insurance cover for the Show period. 4. Prize Money Monetary prizes will either be transferred electronically to a bank account provided by the exhibitor or posted to all successful exhibitors as soon as possible after the conclusion of the annual Show. 5. 5.1 Responsibilities of Exhibitors Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for the description submitted in the entry form for inclusion in the catalogue of any animal exhibited by him. Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other injury, loss or damage to, occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article and shall indemnify the Society against legal or other proceedings in regard thereto. Any person who shall bring any diseased animal of any kind to the Show shall be liable to a fine of R2 000 and shall be disqualified from receiving any of the benefits of the Society. Whilst every reasonable care will be taken of exhibits, no responsibility or legal liability whatsoever shall be incurred by the Society, which shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage or injury to any exhibits. 5.2 5.3 5.4 18 5.5 5.6 5.7 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 All cattle entered for the Show must be provided with a halter, except where specifically stated. One attendant at least must be present on behalf of each exhibitor in the horse, cattle, sheep and goat sections. All attendants must be subject to the orders of the stewards. No fire may be lit in the Showgrounds except in those areas designated by the Committee. Any person infringing this regulation will be held responsible for any damage that may arise. In the case of employees, their employers will be held responsible. It is contrary to the Society’s policy for cattle, sheep or goats, not sold at the sale, to be sold out of hand thereafter. Any person found to be in contravention of this ruling, shall be disqualified from receiving any of the benefits of the Society. Entries All entries must be made on the prescribed form and must be accompanied by the correct entry fees (which are inclusive of VAT) by no later than the advertised closing date of entries. The Committee reserves the right to refuse to accept any entry if the information contained therein is incomplete or if the entry if not accompanied by payment of the fees in full. The name of the exhibitor of an animal as published in the Show Catalogue shall be that individual or company in whose name the animal was registered as at the closing date of entries. The breeder of an animal is the owner of the dam at the time of birth. Restriction on entries In the event of excessive entries being received, which are in excess of the accommodation available in the section, the Committee reserves the right to restrict entries at its entire discretion by means of a quota system applicable to one or more breeds, or to such exhibitors as may be necessary. In the event of it proving necessary to implement such a quota system, the exhibitors concerned will be notified in writing to this effect as quickly as possible after the closing date of entries. Entry fees paid in respect of those animals that are not accepted for the Show will be refunded in full. Judging All persons exhibiting shall accept the decision of the judge appointed by the Society as to the merits of their exhibits, which decision shall be final. The Committee reserves the right to set certain minimum requirements relating to the number of entries prior to approval being given for the conduct of a National or Provincial/Regional Championship Show at the annual Show. None but bona-fide owners of stock or manufacturers of produce exhibited will be eligible to compete for prizes. The judge/s shall not disqualify breeding stock for blemishes except hereditary ones. Exhibits of small stock on show must be free from external parasites otherwise the exhibit may be disqualified. The judge will be required to screen all small stock during judging to determine the age and growth of wool. If any animal does not comply it will be disqualified and the exhibitor shall have no legal or other redress against the judge or the Society. Exhibitors are required to make available the birth notification/registration certificates of their animals to the stewards, if requested by the stewards. Unless otherwise stated in judging Championships, the first and second of the respective classes shall be paraded. All prize awards will only be made provided sufficient merit obtains, at the sole discretion of the judge. 19 8.9 Where applicable, exhibits on the Show must be accompanied by the number that identifies it for the class in the Show catalogue or entry list. The catalogue number must be displayed at the time of judging, strictly in accordance with the requirements of each section. 8.10 Any animals brought out to be judged bearing a prize ticket or rosette shall be liable to disqualification. No prize card awarded by this Society (or any other Society) in previous years may be exhibited on any exhibit or stall at any time. Only prize tickets awarded at the current Show may be displayed in the stalls or in the parades. 8.11 Any exhibitor who Neglects to leave the judging ring at the request of the stewards while his animals are being judged; Attempts to interfere with or influence the judges while in the discharge of their duties; or Uses contemptuous language to, or about, any of the judges in consequence of an award made by them shall either have his exhibits disqualified or shall forfeit his right to any prize to which he might otherwise be entitled, as the Committee may decide. 9. 9.1 9.2 Judges’ conduct In line with Royal Shows elsewhere in the Commonwealth and other major shows in this country, judges are not permitted to accept any dedicated largesse from any participating breeder or exhibitor prior to, the duration of or immediately subsequent to any competition. Likewise, any exhibitor who is found to have entertained a judge prior to any competition shall be liable to disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension from exhibiting in future, as the Committee may decide. 10. 10.1 Group classes Unless otherwise provided in any special conditions, the exhibitor of a progeny group must be the owner at the time of entry. 10.2 ALL animals competing in group classes MUST also be entered into the open classes. Where a young animal, which is not eligible for entry in the open classes, is brought in to make up a group, an extra entry fee must be paid. 11. Parade Exhibitors in the livestock sections are required to bring forward their animals for all parades in accordance with the directives issued by the Chief Stewards and in accordance with the times intimated in the Show catalogue or as otherwise stated. 12. 12.1 Objections Any exhibitor in the Cattle, Sheep and Goat sections of the annual Show wishing to lodge an objection, having reference to any exhibit or to any award to any exhibit in these sections, may do so. 12.2 The objection must be submitted in writing, accompanied by a R500 deposit to the Society’s General Manager, or to his authorised deputy, at the Society’s office before 17h00 on the evening of the day on which the cause of the objection arises. 12.3 The objection shall be investigated within 24 hours of the occurrence by a sub-committee appointed by the Committee which shall include, but will not be limited to, the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman (if any) and the Chief Steward/s of the section concerned. The findings of the sub-committee shall be final and binding on all parties and the exhibitor submitting the objection shall be offered no right of appeal against the decision of the sub-committee. 12.4 The sub-committee shall not be required to give any reasons or explanations relating to its final decision. 12.5 If the objection is not substantiated by the sub-committee, the deposit of R500 shall be forfeited to the funds of the Society. 20 12.6 Should any exhibit, which has gained a prize be disqualified, the next in line does not necessarily obtain the same prize. The sub-committee, with or without the advice of the judge, shall decide the question. 13. Most Points Most points will be scored by the highest placed five exhibitors in the individual classes with 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place and so on to 1 point for 5th place, irrespective of the number of animals entered in the class. 14. 14.1 Misrepresentation Awards obtained by exhibitors at the annual Show may be advertised by exhibitors, providing that such advertising relates specifically to the entry which appeared at the Show and which received the prize(s) referred to in the advertisement. 14.2 Exhibitors are prohibited from issuing misleading or confusing advertisements which suggest, inter alia, that all their products are on a par with the particular product or sample of that product which they exhibited at the Show or that the overall quality of their herd or stud is equivalent to that of the animal(s) which they exhibited and which received recognition at the Show. 14.3 Any exhibitor contravening this regulation may have his entry for the following year refused by the Committee. 15. 15.1 15.2 Overnight accommodation With the exception of exhibitors’ attendants, no person may sleep overnight in the Showgrounds, without the prior written permission of the CEO. Action will be taken against any person/group of persons found to be in contravention of this ruling. Should it be necessary for any College/school student to stay overnight in the grounds, the names and contact details of such person and the responsible College/School supervisor, must be supplied to the Society’s administrative offices. 16. 16.1 Control of dogs Under no circumstances will dogs be permitted in any part of the Members’ Enclosure or Grandstand, including the Society’s office complex. 16.2 Elsewhere on the Showgrounds all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. 17. 17.1 17.2 18. Membership of the Society Application for membership forms may be obtained at the Society’s offices by those exhibitors who wish, by joining the Society, to make use of the privileges of free admission to the grounds, car parking and use of the members’ facilities. The membership year commences on 1 January and annual subscriptions are payable in advance. Alteration to Regulations These regulations are subject to alteration and amplification from time to time, at the discretion of the Society. ---------------------------------------- 21