POULTRY Schedule Entries close 10th October 2017

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1 POULTRY Schedule Entries close 10th October 2017 New Junior, Student & Senior EGG Decorating Competition

2 The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society would like to thank our major sponsors for the Poultry Section POULTRY PAVILION TIMES Thursday 19 October pm Friday 20 October pm Saturday 21 October pm Sunday 22 October pm

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM PAGE NO Poultry Classes.. 2, 3 & 4 Awards... 5 Entry Form... 6 & 7 Painted Egg Competition Rules & Regulations 10 Entries Close Tuesday 10 October 2017 Entry Fees: $3 Senior - $1 Junior NO LATE ENTRIES All enquiries please contact Doris Loats Harry Bottomley Ian Grant PENNING TIMES Wednesday 18 October: 6.00pm 8.00pm Thursday 19 October: by 9.30am JUDGES Hard Feather, Water Fowl & Juniors - James Bishop All Soft Feather & Decorated Eggs - Megg Miller Page 1

4 POULTRY SECTION CLASSES STANDARD LIGHT SOFTFEATHER COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Ancona White Leghorn A.O.C.Leghorn Hamburg Black Hamburg A.O.C Silkie A.O.V. Light Breed Soft feather HARDFEATHER LARGE COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Indian Game Jubilee Game O.E.G. Black Red O.E.G. Duckwing O.E.G. Blue A.O.C O.E.G. Pile O.E.G. A.O.C Pit Game A.O.V.Hard feather Australian Game STANDARD HEAVY COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Plymouth Rock Australorp Barnavelder Langshan Rhode Island Red Rhode Island A.O.C Sussex Wyandotte White Wyandotte A.O.C A.O.V. Heavy Breed Softfeather WATERFOWL HEAVY DRAKE DUCK DRAKELING DUCKLING Muscovy Rouen Pekin Saxony A.O.V. Waterfowl Heavy Page 2

5 Waterfowl Light DRAKE DUCK DRAKELING DUCKLING Khaki Campbell Indian Runner White Indian Runner A.O.C A.O.V. Light Waterflowl Bantam Waterfowl DRAKE DUCK DRAKELING DUCKLING Call Any Colour Mallard A/C Saxony A.O.V Bantom Watefowl Geese A.V Turkeys A.V SOFTFEATHER BANTAMS COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Ancona Belguim A A A A Australorp Frizzle Japanese Langshan Black Leghorn White Leghorn A.O.C. Leghorn Plymouth Rock Pekin Black Pekin A.O.C Rhode Island A.C Rosecomb Black Rosecomb A.O.C Sebright Any Colour Sussex Light Sussex A.O.C Wyandotte White Wyandotte A.O.C A.O.V. Soft feather HARDFEATHER BANTAMS COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Black Red Modern Pile Modern Duckwing Modern A.O.C.Modern Page 3

6 OLD ENGLISH GAME COCK HEN COCKEREL PULLET Black Red D/L Partridge D/L Black Red L/L Partridge, Clay or Wheaten L/L Blue Tail Wheaten Duckwing Spangle Blue A.C Pile A.O.C. O.E.G Indian Game Pit Game Australian Game A.O.V.Game FEATURE BREEDS Hard Feather Old English Game Soft Feather Langshan Large & Bantam Water Fowl Mallards A.C Special Awards For Sussex Large & Bantam Page 4

7 CHAMPION BIRD IN SHOW $150 Prizemoney CHAMPION JUNIOR BIRD IN SHOW $25 Prizemoney BEST SOFT FEATHER $40 Prizemoney BEST HARDFEATHER $40 Prizemoney BEST WATERFOWL $40 Prizemoney BEST LARGE SOFTFEATHER $20 Prizemoney BEST LARGE HARDFEATHER $20 Prizemoney BEST LARGE WATERFOWL $20 Prizemoney AWARDS RESERVE BIRD IN SHOW $50 Prizemoney RESERVE JUNIOR BIRD IN SHOW $10 Prizemoney RESERVE SOFT FEATHER Bag of Laucke Pellets RESERVE HARDFEATHER Bag of Laucke Pellets RESERVE WATERFOWL Bag of Laucke Pellets BEST SOFT FEATHER BANTAM $20 Prizemoney BEST HARDFEATHER BANTAM $20 Prizemoney BEST WATERFOWL BANTAM $20 Prizemoney SPECIAL BREED AWARDS - ALL TO RECEIVE SASH BEST OF BREED SASH WILL BE AWARDED IF SIX ENTRIES OR MORE IN CLASSES ALL SPECIALS LISTED BELOW WILL RECEIVE SASH AND $20 PRIZEMONEY SOFT FEATHER Best Silkie Best Australorp Best Langshan Best Sussex Best Leghorn Best Rosecomb Best Hamburg Best Wyandote WATERFOWL Best Pekin Best Rouen Best Indian Runner Best Mallard Best Saxony Best Khaki Campbell Best Muscovy O.E.G. HARDFEATHER Best Black Red or Partridge D/L Best Wheaton L/L Best Duckwing Best Pile Best Indian Game Best Modern Game Best Pit-Australian Game JUNIORS AWARDED TROPHY Best Waterfowl Best Hardfeather Best Softfeather Page 5

8 PLEASE PRINT DETAILS IN BLOCK LETTERS Are you entering as a registered business (please tick) NAME... ABN CLASS NO PEN NO VARIETY & SEX CLASS NO PEN NO VARIETY & SEX ADDRESS.. P/CODE.. PHONE:... FAX. MOBILE..... COMPANY/ SCHOOL NAME I / We hereby agree to the terms and conditions as outlined in the Rules and Regulations and information contained within this schedule and agree to abide by any decision made by the Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. SIGNATURE.. Parent or Guardian to sign if exhibitor is under 18 years of age 2017 POULTRY OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM ENTRIES CLOSE: 10 OCTOBER 2017 MAIL or ENTRIES TO: RGAPS Geelong Showgrounds 79 Breakwater Road East Geelong Vic info@royalgeelongshow.org.au

9 PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD - PLEASE COMPLETE $10 MINIMUM CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Please debit my Visa / Mastercard CARD NO EXPIRY CCV Number (Last 3 digits on card reverse) REQUIRED DATE REC CORRECTIONS RECEIPT NO ENTERED EXHIBITOR S VEHICLE PASS WILL BE FORWARDED WITH CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE PASS, A STAMPED, SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE MUST BE PROVIDED TOTAL ENTRY FEES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: $80 / CHILD $40 LIFE $1200 *See back of entry form for details Seniors - $ Juniors - $ TOTAL MEMBERSHIP CHEQUES PAYABLE TO - ROYAL GEELONG AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY INC TOTAL PAYABLE $ NAME ON CARD: SIGNATURE: AMOUNT $ PLEASE PRINT OFFICE USE ONLY

10 * ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - ADULT: Entitles the bearer to Members Pass, 1 Guest Pass, entry for Members Children and a Members Carpark Pass for duration of the Show. CHILD: Entitles 1 child entry to all four days of show. PRIVACY NOTICE The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc (RGAPS) collects your personal information in order to administer the Royal Geelong Show and for related purposes, such as promoting the Show, maintaining information for future events and providing insurance or making claims on any insurance in connection with the Show. Your information may be disclosed to service providers or other organisations who help to administer the show (including health service providers) indemnity or insurance providers. We may also publish winner s details on our website or in publications or disclose information about you to the media for the purpose of publishing articles on your participation in the Show. Tick this box if you do not want your information published or disclosed for these purposes We may also use your information to inform you about other RGAPS events and services (such as future Shows) by post or . Tick this box if you do not want us to send you information by post or . You have certain rights to access personal information that we hold about you. If you would like to find out about this or if you have any other queries about our privacy policy or practices. Please write to RGAPS Geelong Showgrounds 79 Breakwater Road East Geelong Vic 3219

11 **NEW SECTION** Best Decorated Eggs Junior Section 3 to 7 Years Student Section 8 years to 12 years Student Section 13 years to 17 years Senior Decorated Egg Ribbons for best Senior, Junior & Student Best Group of Decorated Eggs Minimum of four Eggs Entries Close 10am 19th October 2017 FREE ENTRY Come and see the Egg Cup Display Page 9

12 SHOW REGULATIONS POULTRY SECTION THIS SHOW HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ROYAL GEELONG AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY REGULATIONS AND UNDER THE RULES OF THE GEELONG & DISTRICT POULTRY CLUB. 1. Exhibits may be penned between 6.00pm and 8.00pm on Wednesday 16 October. 2. All Exhibits must be penned by 9.30am Thursday 17 October. Please enter via Gate 8A before 9.15am. 3. Judging will commence at 10am sharp. 4. Exhibits not penned at the above times will be debarred from competition. 5. Exhibits must be removed between 3pm and 4pm Sunday 20 October Exhibits suspected of disease or vermin will be removed without notice. 7. All Exhibits will be watered and fed by Poultry Stewards. 8. No birds are to be removed, except with the approval of the Show Manager. 9. Cockerel & Pullets are birds under 12 months of age. 10. Please note: Juniors 6-16 years to show as per Schedule. Section Numbers to be preceded by the letter J. Juniors residing at the same address as a Senior exhibitor may not exhibit the same breed as this person in the Junior section. 11. Juniors may enter in Junior sections only. GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. All Exhibits must be the bona-fide property of the Exhibitor at the close of entries. 2. All entries must be lodged on the Official Entry Form on or before the nominated closing date. 3. No Exhibit will be admitted onto the Showgrounds, unless Exhibitor Pass is presented at the gate. 4. Exhibitors will be required to place Exhibits as directed by the Stewards or the EO. 5. No Exhibitor will be allowed in the section of the building/yard (except by permission of RGAPS) in which the Exhibit is placed during adjudication; and it shall be the duty of Stewards to prevent any person interfering with the Judge, and if necessary, order the removal of such offenders. 6. No person, except Members and Non-Members, on payment of admission and those actually in charge of stock, implements or machinery, and for whom an authority must be obtained from the EO, will be permitted to remain in the yard during the judging, under any pretence whatsoever. The persons in charge must on no account leave their respective lots, or address the Judge, unless authorised by the Stewards. 7. Person(s) in charge of stock will be admitted free of charge on presentation at the gate of an Exhibitor(s) Pass, and they shall be subject to the order of the Stewards. 8. The Judge may award a Second prize instead of a First, or may withhold a prize altogether when he/she think there is not sufficient merit. Where only two Exhibits are entered prizes may be awarded if they think proper, to both Exhibits, provided such Exhibits are not the property of the same individual, unless otherwise specified. 9. Where Special prizes are offered in a Class, the First prize offered by RGAPS will be withdrawn unless otherwise specified. 10. If, in the opinion of the Judge, any exhibition of livestock is unsound, either temporary or otherwise, the opinion of the Honorary Veterinary Surgeon of RGAPS may be obtained before the prize is awarded. Page 10

13 11. The decision of the Judge as to the merits of Exhibits shall be final and without appeal. 12. Protests against awards based on non-compliance with the conditions of the Prize Schedule or the Regulations will be taken into consideration by RGAPS, if lodged with the EO by 3.00 pm on the day of the Show, or for Classes where a prize is not awarded on the first morning of Show, one hour after the Judge has made his award, together with $50 as a guarantee of the bona-fide of the protest. The money will be returned if the protest is found by RGAPS to be final and without appeal, excluding the dog section, which is affiliated with and controlled by the Rules of Dogs Victoria. 13. Exhibitors must give such information with regard to their Exhibits as RGAPS may require and submit Statutory Declarations with such information, and produce evidence if called upon by RGAPS. In case of non-compliance, the Exhibit may be disqualified and the prize withheld. RGAPS also has the right to refuse any entry and also refuse any Exhibit entered, the right to compete without giving any reason for same, provided the entrance money is returned. 14. RGAPS will not be responsible for Exhibits, but every reasonable care will be taken of the same. 15. No Exhibitor shall interfere with the Exhibits in ANYWAY whatsoever during the time the exhibition is open. Anyone interfering without the permission of the Stewards may be expelled from the Showgrounds. 16. No animals, implements etc. except those entered, will be allowed on the Showgrounds. 17. All vehicles bringing Exhibits to the yards must be removed from the yards after discharging their loads, or placed where directed by the Stewards of the Section. 18. No person shall have proprietorship for the time being in the pens that have been allotted to the stock entered by such person, and no one will be permitted to put any placard or advertisement on the ground without the consent of the Stewards. 19. Exhibitors must state as accurately as possible, at time of entry, the date of birth of all stock in classes where age is specified, and in all sheep classes, the time of last shearing. 20. Implements, machinery and commercial exhibits, livestock and general exhibits must be in their designated areas within the Showgrounds by 8.00am on the day of Show. 21. Any infringement of these Regulations may disqualify the Exhibitor from taking a prize. Any dispute as to the construction of these Regulations or the interpretation of the Prize Schedule shall be determined by RGAPS, whose decision is final and without appeal. 22. Dogs must be registered under the Regulations adopted by Dogs Victoria. 23. Water will be provided for stock exhibited, but Exhibitors must provide their own fodder. 24. RGAPS will not be held responsible in cases where wrong Class tickets have been given to Exhibitors after judging has commenced. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to check section tickets with the Prize Schedule prior to the Show. 25. If, in the opinion of the Stewards, the conduct of any Exhibitor or any other person shall be such as to demand such a course, they shall have the power to forfeit any or all prizes such Exhibitors may have won, and may further cause such person or Exhibitor and Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds. 26. Beverages/Food brought onto the Showgrounds in glass containers is strictly forbidden. 27. If due to unforeseen circumstances sponsorship is not forthcoming for any sponsored class, the prizemoney/prize may not be provided by RGAPS. 28. ENTRY FEES, PRIZEMONEY & OTHER CHARGES All entry fees as specified in Schedule must be paid at time of entry. Prizemoney is GST inclusive. If you are registered for GST, the onus is on the Exhibitor to remit GST to the ATO and provide RGAPS with a Tax Invoice. Page 11

14 Any prize (trophy, voucher, etc.) awarded by RGAPS at any of their competitions and left unclaimed for a period of six months, will be forfeited and cancelled by the RGAPS Management Council. Any prizemoney cheques not presented within fifteen (15) months from the date of the Show will be cancelled by the RGAPS Management Council. 29. REFUND OF ENTRY FEES Entry fees for various categories are listed within Section Regulations. RGAPS will NOT refund monies overpaid by $10 or less. 30. ACCESS Access to/from Geelong Showgrounds after 9.00pm on each day of the Show: Pedestrian access is available for personnel exiting the Geelong Showgrounds from all gates between the hours of 9.00pm and 11.00pm. Vehicle access will be available to exit the Showgrounds, from Gate 6 between the hours of 9.00pm and 11.00pm, and thereafter, only from Gate 2 (Breakwater Road). No vehicle is permitted entry after 9.00am, except where appropriate vehicle passes have been provided and attached to the windscreen of the vehicle, otherwise entry will be refused. Gate instructions must be strictly adhered to. Security and Show Gate personnel have the right to enforce all Regulations in regard to gate access to the Geelong Showgrounds. 31. CONDUCT ON THE GEELONG SHOWGROUNDS Security and Show personnel have the right to enforce all Regulations and control in regard to people s behaviour and remove those persons as determined. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the Geelong Showgrounds. 32. PASSES FOR ATTENDANTS As many attendants as RGAPS may deem necessary will be allowed into the yards free to take charge of Exhibits, and passes will be issued on application to the EO. Passes are to be presented and officially marked at entrance gates. 33. INSURANCE Primary Producers who show their animals are required to have Public Liability Insurance. IMPORTANT NOTE The Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc will not be held liable for any injuries that may be suffered by a person or persons taking part in functions on behalf of an Exhibitor. RGAPS has the sole responsibility to supply attendants to take charge and control of all his/her entries. It is the owner s responsibility to provide security to ensure their animals are kept safe and secure for the duration of their time on the Geelong Showgrounds. Page 12

15 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS 1. DUTY OF CARE: All Exhibitors have a Duty of Care to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations that could lead to injury. This Duty of Care extends to the prevention of damage to property. 2. DIRECTION OF ROYAL GEELONG AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY INC (RGAPS) Exhibitors must comply with any reasonable request of RGAPS representatives. 3. EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Emergency information and maps showing Emergency Assembly Points are located in the various animal pavilions and buildings. Exhibitors should be familiar with these plans. 4. FIRST AID: During the Royal Geelong Show, Event First Aid Services provides First Aid Services. 5. EMERGENCY FACILITIES: Fire fighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment should be reported to Section/Pavilion Supervisor or Administration immediately. 6. HAZARD & INCIDENT REPORTING: Exhibitors must notify the Section/Pavilion Supervisor or Administration immediately of any hazards detected or incidents. Hazards or incidents are any situation that could result or has resulted in: (a) the injury, illness or death of any person or animal (b) the damage, destruction or loss of property. 7. WASTE DISPOSAL: All waste, including liquids, must be disposed of responsibly. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of waste. 8. HOUSEKEEPING: All areas must be kept clean and tidy with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at all times. Build up of combustible waste must be avoided at all times. 9. SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS: Care must be taken to minimize trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying unprotected cables or pipes on or above paths, walkways or roads 10. MEDIA COMMENTS: Media comment about matters involving RGAPS or the Showgrounds is coordinated by the EO. 11. SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted inside buildings, within 10m of a building entrance, around combustibles, during public performances or while handling hazardous materials. 12. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Exhibitors should supply their own Safety Switch (RCD) for installation at each power outlet they use. Extension cords must be earthed and all electrical appliances must be earthed or double insulated. Appliances must be in a sound working order. The use of double adapters is strictly prohibited. Power boards must be fitted with current overload protection. Radiant electric or gas heaters are prohibited. Light sockets must not be used for any other purpose than for lighting. No naked flames are permitted. All Exhibitor electrical items, including leads must have a current safety compliance tag. Page 13

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