Buckeye Show Circuit

Exhibitor Eligibility:

• 3 - 21 years of age

• Age is as of Jan. 1st of the current year.

• Open to residents from all states!

• Divisions will be created from the exhibitors that have entered into the circuit. Each division will be as even in numbers as possible and will take into consideration the age spread within the division.

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Circuit Membership Fee: 

• The circuit membership is a $25 fee.

  • Each member will receive a t-shirt

  • Each member will receive an additional prize

 

Throughout the 4 shows, members will participate in the various competitions where points (based on how the exhibitor does) are collected. Points are added up for their overall score. Exhibitors can/will be recognized for how they do in each area of competition. Other awards given: 

• Age division placings

• Overall circuit winners

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Areas of competition:

Participants will compete for points in the following categories:​

• Market/Breeding Classes

• Showmanship

• Skill-a-thon​

• Judging Contest

  • Points from all categories will add up for the exhibitor's overall score​

  • Exhibitors will be placed in their divisions with top exhibitors receiving an award

  • Top 3 exhibitors in the circuit will also receive an award

  • Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the final show

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Points System: 

• Points will be awarded for each participation and placing in showmanship at each show. Extra points are NOT given for division or overall showmanship champions. (Each showmanship placing is worth 6.25% of an exhibitor’s overall score.)

  • 1st place = 10 points

  • 2nd place = 9 points

  • 3rd place = 8 points

  • 4th place = 7 points

  • 5th place = 6 points

  • Participation = 5 points

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• Points will be awarded for an exhibitor’s highest placing hog (either market or breeding) at each show. If hogs do not place, participation points will be awarded. Extra points are NOT given for breed, division or overall champions. (The highest placing hog for each show is worth 6.25% of an exhibitor’s overall score.)

  • 1st place = 10 points

  • 2nd place = 9 points

  • 3rd place = 8 points

  • 4th place = 7 points

  • 5th place = 6 points

  • Participation = 5 points 

 

Example: An exhibitor shows 2 pigs during one show. Pigs place 2nd and 4th in their respective classes. Exhibitor will keep points for their 2nd place pig.​

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• Points will be awarded for an exhibitor’s participation and score in the skill-a-thon. Tie-breakers will be used in case of a tie. (Skill-a-thon is worth 25% of an exhibitor’s overall score.)

  • The skill-a-thon is a 30 question test.

  • This is an age-based test that asks questions for overall knowledge about swine. Questions can include, but are not limited to: breeds, feeds, quality assurance, ear notching, breeding and pedigree information and meats.

  • A tie breaker section of 5 questions is used in case of ties.

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• Points will be awarded for an exhibitor’s participation and score in the judging contest. (Judging contest is worth 25% of an exhibitor’s overall score.)

  • This contest is an opportunity for exhibitors to try their hand at judging.

  • Two classes for exhibitors to judge: typically one breeding and one market class.

  • Exhibitors are required to answer up to 5 questions per class and will also place each class.

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