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HLSR Contest March 14, 2018
STUDY LINKS ARE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
Contest Format
Eligibility:
b. This event is open to contestants who are members of 4-H or FFA who meet all Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Show Rules and Requirements.
c. 4-H and FFA – 4-H team members must be from the same county. FFA team members must be from the same Chapter.
d. Junior Division: participants must be 8 years of age (in addition to being in the 3rd grade) and not over 13 years of age as of August 31, 2017. Senior Division: participants must be 14 to 18 years of age as of August 31, 2017.
e. Each team shall consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of four (4) contestants, with the three (3) highest scores being used to compute team scores.
f. Each AST or CEA may enter as many as three (3) teams per chapter or club.
g. Each team and its division must be designated and certified by an AST or CEA at the time of entry.
h. Contestants must be passing all subjects for the semester or grading period immediately preceding the contest as certified by the Agriculture Science Teacher (AST) or County Extension Agent (CEA) on the entry form.
Conduct of Contestants:
a. There will be no talking between contestants during the contest. Violating this rule may cause the contestants and their teams to be disqualified and ineligible to receive awards. b. Only contestants and contest officials will be permitted in the contest area during competition. c. Contestants must have their contestant number clearly visible on their clothing. d. Contestants cannot smoke or use any tobacco products in contest facilities. e. Contestants must advance from one exhibit to the next when instructed to do so. f. Contestants must evaluate each exhibit in sequence and will not be allowed to return to any exhibit after advancing. g. Contestants should not in any way willfully obstruct the work of another contestant. h. If an ineligible contestant is permitted to judge, the team and individual members of that team will be ineligible for prizes and future entry into this contest may be denied to the County 4-H or FFA Chapter. i. No electronic communication devices will be allowed in contest area.
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Scoring:
Contestants will receive five (5) points for each product that is correctly identified and five (5) points for each question that is correctly answered. Points will only be awarded on the follow up questions (pertaining to the product displayed) if the product is correctly identified.
Total Points Possible
Individual ................................................................................................................................... 200 points
Team (high three scores counted) ........................................................................................... 600 points
TX Agriculture Product List
* All beef and pork products are also subject to inclusion in this contest. Please view resources for information regarding these products.