The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida

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The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida was organized to promote the sheep industry in Florida, to provide information and education to its members, and to the general

1 The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida was organized to promote the sheep industry in Florida, to provide information and education to its members, and to the general public, regarding the production of sheep. We meet twice a year for educational programs, to socialize, and to share ideas. The MSA Junior Showmen Points show circuit is part of the commitment to provide educational opportunities for youth interested in the sheep industry of Florida. The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida Junior Showmen membership entitles its Junior Members to be eligible for additional scholarships by participating in its sheep shows, festivals, educational events, and other sheep programs it sponsors. Participation in these events accumulates points that can be redeemed annually in cash prizes and other gifts at the annual Florida Sheep, Wool, and Herding Dog Festival in the spring of each year. Membership is open to youth under the age of 18. To register for membership, complete an application at any MSA event or online at (click the Sheep Show tab). The Meat Sheep Alliance Junior Showmen Membership Mission Statement To collect, record and preserve the records of junior sheep competition within the state of Florida from one year to the next while maintaining a summary of the results. To provide beneficial services for its members that enhance and encourage junior sheep ownership and participation. To develop educational programs, material and curriculum that will position it as a leading resource organization in the junior sheep industry within Florida. To generate growth of MSA Junior Showmen membership via marketing, promotion, and advertising of the Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida, the state association of the American Sheep Industry. Points accumulate per schedule posted on the website with a cash payout to the top 5 point earners at the Florida Sheep, Wool and Herding Dog Festival, April 25, 26, 27, Other awards may be given to other point earners.

2 Meat Sheep Alliance Junior Showmen Point System *5 points will be given to every animal in the class from this place to last. 25 points awarded for daily attendance to any MSA of Florida educational event. (showmanship workshops, educational classes, etc.) 50 points awarded for daily attendance to the MSA of Florida s Fall and Spring meetings. (October and April)

3 The Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida Open Sheep Shows Guidelines, Eligibility, and Classes Sheep Show Committee: Doug Meyers, Beth Nelson, Ender Tasci, Ruth Taber All animals must be presented with a Florida OVCI not over 90 days old for Floridaorigin animals. ENTRY FEES: Show Classes Adults and non 4-H/FFA/MSA-JS members - $15.00/sheep entry MSA-JS members - $10.00/sheep entry Only registered members of the Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida Junior Showman (MSA-JS) are eligible to earn points during these shows (Registration Fee is $10.00/member per year) 4-H/FFA members - $10.00/sheep entry Pee Wee (Under the age of 9) - $10.00/sheep entry Entry Fees are due 10 business days prior to each event. Late entries: $5.00 additional cash dollars at time of show. Youth Showmanship 4-H/FFA members - $10.00/exhibitor 4-H/FFA/MSA-JS/Pee Wee Showmanship $10.00/exhibitor (Only one sheep per exhibitor) non-members - $15.00/exhibitor Adult Showmanship (Jan 12, and April events only) MSA Members - $10.00/exhibitor Non MSA Members - $15.00/exhibitor

4 SHOW DIVISIONS: S1. Haired Meat Sheep Barbados, Katahdin, Dorper, St. Croix, St. Augustine, other haired breeds. (Small to Medium Frame) S2. Division Crosses Any crosses between Blackface Wool, Whiteface Wool, Hair or other wool. (Medium Frame) S3. Black Face Wool Hampshire, Oxford, Shropshire, Suffolk, and any other sheep with 75% or more of these crosses. (Medium to Large Frame) S4. White Face Wool Southdown, Dorset, Columbia, any White Face breed, and any other sheep with 75% or more of these crosses (Medium to Large Frame) S5. Other Wool Breeds Florida Native, Jacob, Romanov, Baby Doll Southdown, Tunis, Texel. (Small to Medium Frame) S6. Hair Breed Commercial Meat Lambs Market Ram, Ewe, or Wether Lambs under the age of 18 months (MSA reserves the right to mouth lambs) (Small to Medium Frame Lambs) S7. Wool Breed Commercial Meat Lambs Market Wether or Ewe Lambs under the age of 18 months (MSA reserves the right to mouth lambs) (Medium to Large Frame Lambs) SHOW CLASSES: (Class Awards: Rosette/Ribbon/Ribbon/Ribbon/Ribbon/Ribbon unless specified below) (Must have a minimum of 3 entries per class. Classes with less than 3 entries will be moved to the next older class.) C1. Lambs (Under 1 year) Feb. 2, 2013 Nov. 30, 2013 C2. Yearling (1 to 2 year) Feb. 2, 2012 Feb. 1, 2013 C3. Ewes (2 and over) Feb. 1, 2012 and before C4. Grand Champion Ewe ($50.00) C5. Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Rosette) C6. Yearling Rams Feb. 2, 2012 Feb. 1, 2013 C7. Early Spring Ram Feb. 2 March 31, 2013 C8. Late Spring Rams April 1 Nov. 30, 2013 C9. Grand Champion Ram ($50.00) C10. Reserve Grand Champion Ram (Rosette) C11. Prospect Hair Breed Commercial Meat Lamb Show (Under 18 months of age) Classed by weight C12. Prospect Wool Breed Commercial Meat Lamb Show (Under 18 months of age) Classed by weight C13. Showmanship Pee Wee under 6 years old (Rosette/Ribbons) C14. Showmanship Pee Wee 6-8 years old (MSA Buckle /Rosette/ Rosette) C15. Showmanship Junior 9yrs to 8 th grade (MSA Buckle/Rosette/Rosette)

5 C16. Showmanship Senior 9 th 12 th grade (MSA Buckle/Rosette/Rosette) SHOW PREMIUMS AND AWARDS: Premium Payouts for MSA Jackpot shows 2013/ % Minimum of 3 per class 1 st place only payout 4 per class 1 st /2 nd place only payout 5 or more per class 1 st /2 nd /3 rd place only payout No premiums awarded for Showmanship Points accumulate per schedule posted on the website with a cash payout to the top 5 point earners at the Florida Sheep Wool and Herding Dog Festival, April 25, 26, 27, Other awards may be given to other point earners. Review the individual event schedule for specific grounds requirements. Awards Sponsored by the following: Pee Wee Showmanship: Meyers Sheep Farm, Apopka, Florida If you are interested in sponsoring awards for the shows, please contact doug-meyers@cfl.rr.com, president of the Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida.

YOUTH breeding sheep SHOW (YBS)

YOUTH breeding sheep SHOW (YBS) Chairperson(s)/Contact Information: Chairperson Robert Dalton, (407) 973-4216, bob@bobcatacres.com Co- Chairperson Cathy Dalton (407) 973-1951, cathy@bobcatacres.com GENERAL RULES: PURPOSE: The intent