153rd Heritage Bank
Toowoomba Royal Show
30th – 31st March & 1 st April 2017
2017
MGBAA Miniature Goats Schedule
Showing the Downs Since 1860
T 07 4634 7400 F 07 4633 2495 E [email protected]
PO Box 18099 Clifford Gardens Q 4350
www.rasq.com.au
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MGBAA MINIATURE GOAT
SCHEDULE
Heritage Bank
Toowoomba Royal Show
30th – 31st March & 1st April 2017
COMMITTEEMAN IN CHARGE
CHIEF STEWARD
Mr Philip Tindall
0427 172 664
Rosalie Convery
0404 080 550
JUDGE: TBA
Hardcopy - $6.50 for RASQ members
Online - $5.50 for RASQ members
$7.00 for non RASQ members
$6.00 for non RASQ members
Prizes: 80cm Sash & Ribbons
EFTPOS facilities are available at the office for your convenience.
NO REFUNDS ALLOWED- Please complete your entry form carefully as this regulation will
be strictly adhered to.
ENTRIES
DELIVERY OF
EXHIBITS
JUDGING
Entries close
Wednesday 8th March
2017
Saturday 1st April
2017 at 9.30a.m
Saturday 1st April 2017
at 10.30a.m.
REMOVAL OF
EXHIBITS
Stock may not be
removed until
4.00p.m. Saturday
1st April 2017.
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
IMPORTANT
Please EMAIL a copy to MGBAA so catalogue can be prepared.
Chief Stewards Email: [email protected]
PASSES:
All exhibitors will need to purchase an Exhibitor Armband at the discounted rate of $10 to enter the
grounds. Armbands must be purchased and paid for with the entry form. If not purchased with entry
form full gate ticket prices will apply. A limit of four Exhibitor Armbands per entrant applies.
The issue of arm bands is controlled by the RASQ. All queries are to be directed to the show
office 4634 7400.
CAMPING
$25.00 per night per site (Maximum of four (4) people per site)
Camping must be indicated on the entry form and payment at the time of entry.
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Rules and Regulations Full Show Rules can be found on the Miniature Goat Breeders Association Website
http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au
1. No Exhibit can be entered in any other classes at the Toowoomba
Royal Show which are hosted by another Miniature Goat
Organisation.
2. Age of goats will be as shown adjacent to each class in the show
schedule
3. All animals Must be on grounds one hour before start of judging
for height verification on day of show
4. Exhibitors must pay an entry fee into the show ground
5. If a show has a designated stock removal time then exhibitors are
required to remain at the showground for the time stipulated by
that show society
6. ALL Animals MUST be NLIS ear tagged and the tag must
correspond with what is listed on the registration certificate and
confirmed prior to commencement of judging
7. All animals to be accompanied by a fully completed waybill
8. All Goats must be owned by the exhibitor as recorded on the
registration certificate unless under a lessee’s agreement where
the lessee becomes the legal owner of the animal for the period
of the lease & the animal must be entered in ownership of the
lessee.
9. Exhibitors and cadets must be a current financial social or full
member at close of entries. MGBA members with any
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outstanding membership fees on the 1 January with the
Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc. will not be
eligible to compete at any MGBA shows for that year unless all
outstanding fees are paid. Cadets may have their animals
exhibited on the day provided they are prepared and exhibited
by other people. One cadet per show, minimum 20 classes to be
judged to count as one show.
10. Classes are open to AMGR/MGBA registered Australian
Miniature goats. Does under 12mths up to 53.3cm. Does over
12mths up to 57cm.
2012 show year trial: Bucks/wethers under 12mths up to 57cm.
Bucks/wethers 12mths to 48mths not to exceed 60cm.
Bucks/wethers over 48mths not to exceed 63.5cm. All Animals
will be measured in prior to the commencement of judging and
catalogue signed by chief steward. Animals are to be brought up
to the measuring station as directed by the measuring steward.
11. Bucks must be in the control of an adult handler at all times or
tethered in trailer or pen.
12. Animals should be good breed examples and must NOT have
horns. All animals must be in healthy condition, free of ticks, lice
and visible signs of diseases or health problems. It is desirable
that goats have been vaccinated
13. To be eligible to compete Exhibitors must follow the directions
of the Judge and Steward while in or around the ring and be
ready to enter their class on time.
14. All animals must be in the control of a competent handler at all
times. Animals should behave quietly and show good manners
in and out of the show ring. Unruly animals will be excused from
the ring.
15. Exhibitors must present themselves in smart casual attire and
must wear closed in shoes. No Exhibitor, animal or equipment
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may display any form of identification as to the name of the
animal while in the show ring.
Exhibitors must communicate to the Judge through the steward.
Exhibitors are not permitted to talk to Judge prior to or during
judging, unless spoken to by the Judge.
Animals, exhibitors and handlers are to conduct themselves in
an exemplary manor at all times. Unruly animals, cruel, abusive,
or disruptive exhibitors/handlers will be excused from the ring
and will be prevented from competing in further classes. All
entry fees and other such costs will be forfeited and offenders
may be banned from future shows. All problems/disputes must
be quietly discussed with Steward without disrupting the Judge
or the class(es). The Steward may stop a class if the Steward
feels it is necessary and if the problem relates directly to the
class in progress and the Steward thinks they can rectify it
without disrupting the class. The Steward may call any person(s)
to assist with resolving the problem including the Judge and the
decision made by the Steward at that time, will be final.
Ribbons/awards once placed will not be removed to re-judge
class(es). All disputes/problems must be documented. Unresolved disputes are to be submitted in writing, signed and
posted to the MGBAA Secretary within 7 days of the show.
No exhibitor may withdraw or remove an animal from a Class
after it has commenced, or remove them from the show ring,
before the class is over and the judge’s comments have
concluded and without the permission of the Steward.
If an exhibitor voluntarily removes an animal from the ring
without the permission of the Steward, the exhibitor will be
disqualified and all their entries from all future classes at that
show and all prizes and entry fees for the entire show will be
forfeited. (excludes accidents)
It is a condition of entry that Champion, Reserve Champion,
Grand Champion and Supreme exhibits stand to be
photographed, prior to the end of the show for recording and
promotion of show results. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification of exhibit, award/s being permanently removed
and forfeiture of entry fees. Photos and results of classes /
animals will be published as the Show Society / MGBAA require.
All photos TAKEN BY THE MGBA REMAIN the Property of the
MGBA AND COPYRIGHT RULES APPLY
The MGBA recognizes the position, rulings and directives of the
Royal Agricultural Society in all matters relating to Society Shows
and will follow their guidelines in situations where no rule has
been provided for in these rules.
The chief steward/show organiser reserves the right to make
alterations to classes prior to the catalogue being printed.
Incorrect entries will be transferred into the correct class
MGBAA Show Rules apply. MGBAA Inc Breed Standards, Heights
and Regulations will govern breed related issues IN ALL CASES
There will be no refund of Entry fees after the closing date for
the show
MGBAA show rules apply
This Association or any of its representatives will not under any circumstances hold itself/themselves
liable for any accident, loss, damage or non- delivery of livestock or other exhibits at the Society’s Show,
and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this Society blameless and indemnify it
against any legal proceedings arising through any accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever. In
interpreting the above regulations, any decisions made by the show committee is final and no
correspondence will be entered into
JOHNES DISEASE
Queensland is classed as a Protected Zone for Ovine
Johne’s Disease. Interstate exhibitors must check with their
local Department of Agriculture to confirm their Johne’s
status and eligibility to enter Queensland.
A Health Certificate and Travelling stock Statements must be
obtained prior to entry to Queensland
TICK INFECTED AREA
Must contact their local DPI & F at least two weeks in
advance to ensure all required paperwork and cattle tick
treatments are organised.
TICK RESTRICTED PROPERTIES
Exhibitors should contact their local stock office at least two
weeks prior to the show to arrange necessary treatments
and paperwork.
TICK ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
The Toowoomba Showground is situated in the cattle tick
free area of Queensland. All stock entering these grounds
must be tick free.
INTERSTATE LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors should contact their local Department of
Agriculture at least two weeks in advance to confirm entry
and exit requirements and obtain the necessary paperwork.
TICK FREE AREAS
Exhibitors require a completed waybill only
PLEASE NOTE:
All exhibitors are responsible for arranging their own public liability insurance and other insurances. You are covered under the
showground’s public liability in case of an accident to yourself, but you are not covered if your animal hurts, damages or injures a
member of the public or their property.
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CLASSES
PRESENTATION AND HANDLER CLASSES (Any Age, Any Breed)
17001.
17002.
17003.
Best presented (Any age)
Junior Handler Under 15yrs
Showmanship Handler (15yrs+)
MILKING CLASSES – OPEN TO ALL BREEDS UP TO 58.5cm
17004. Maiden Doe in milk from 2yrs (not yet kidded)
17005. Freshener Doe in milk 2yrs to 7yrs (kidded)
17006. Veteran Doe in milk 7yrs and over (kidded)
17007. Dry doe 2yrs and over – not in milk
BEST UDDER IN SHOW
AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOATS (Elf, Pixie, Munchkin)
EAR & HEAD CLASSES
17008.
17009.
17010.
17011.
17012.
Classic Elf Ear (Any age)
Classic Pixie Ear (Any age)
Classic Munchkin Ear (Any age)
Classic Nuwby Ear (Any age)
Classic Head (Elf, Pixie, Munchkin, any age)
MINIATURE BRED DOE SECTION
17013.
Doe under 3 months (up to 53.3cm)
17014.
Doe over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 53.3cm)
17015.
Doe over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 53.3cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED DOE KID
17016.
Doe over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 57cm)
17017.
Doe over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 57cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED JUNIOR DOE
17018.
ADULT Doe 3 years & under 4 years (up to 57cm)
17019.
ADULT Doe 4 years & under 6 years (up to 57cm)
17020.
ADULT Doe 6 years & over (up to 57cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI GOAT DOE
MINIATURE BRED WETHER SECTION
17021. Wether under 3 months (up to 55.8cm)
17022. Wether over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 55.8cm)
17023. Wether over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 55.8cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED WETHER KID
17024. Wether over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 59.5cm)
17025. Wether over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED JUNIOR WETHER
17026. ADULT Wether 3 years & under 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
17027. ADULT Wether over 4 years (up to 63.5 cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI GOAT WETHER
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MINIATURE BRED BUCK SECTION
17028.
Buck under 3 months (up to 53.3cm)
17029.
Buck over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 53.3cm)
17030.
Buck over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 53.3cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED BUCK KID
17031.
Buck over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 57cm)
17032.
Bucks over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 60cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINIATURE BRED JUNIOR BUCK
17033. ADULT Buck 3 years & under 4 years (up to 60cm)
17034. ADULT Buck 4 years & under 6 years (up to 63.5cm)
17035. ADULT Buck over 6 years (up to 63.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI GOAT BUCK
FOUNDATION SECTION
17036.
Foundation Doe over 4yrs (57 – 58.5cm)
17037.
Foundation Wether over 4yrs (60 – 63.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION FOUNDATION MINIATURE ADULT
SUPREME ADULT AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOAT
(CH adult Australian Miniature Doe & CH adult Adult Australian Miniature Buck only)
AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOATS (NUWBY)
EAR & HEAD CLASSES
17038.
Classic Nuwby Head (Any Age)
DOES SECTION
17039.
Doe under 3 months (up to 55.8cm)
17040.
Doe over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 55.8cm)
17041.
Doe over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 55.8cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION MINI NUWBY BRED DOE KID
17042.
Doe over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 59.5cm)
17043.
Doe over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 59.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JUNIOR DOE
17044.
ADULT Doe 3 years & under 4 years (up to 59.5cm)
17045.
ADULT Doe 4 years & over (up to 59.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI NUWBY DOE
WETHERS SECTION
17046. Wether under 3 months (up to 55.8cm)
17047. Wether 3 months & under 6 months (up to 55.8cm)
17048. Wether over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 55.8cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION AUST MINI NUWBY BRED WETHER KID
17049. Wether over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 59.5cm)
17050. Wether 24 months & under 36 months (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JUNIOR WETHER
17051. ADULT wether 3 years & under 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
17052. ADULT Wether over 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI NUWBY WETHER
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BUCK SECTION
17053.
Buck under 3 months (up to 55.8cm)
17054.
Buck over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 55.8cm)
17055.
Buck over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 55.8cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AUST MINI NUWBY BRED KID
17056.
Buck over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 59.5cm)
17057.
Buck over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION AUST MINI NUWBY BRED JUNIOR BUCK
17058.
ADULT Buck 3 years & under 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
17059.
ADULT Buck over 4 years (up to 66cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST MINI NUWBY BUCK
SUPREME ADULT AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE NUWBY GOAT
(CH Adult Aust Miniature Nuwby Doe & CH Adult Aust Miniature Nuwby Buck only)
AUSTRALIAN PYGMY GOATS and DERIVATIVES
EAR & HEAD CLASSES
17060.
Classic Pygmy Head (Any Age)
DOE SECTION
17061. Doe under 3 months (up to 53.3cm)
17062. Doe over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 53.3cm)
17063. Doe over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 53.3cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED DOE KID
17064. Doe over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 57cm)
17065. Doe over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 57cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED JUNIOR DOE
17066. ADULT Doe 3 years & under 4 years (up to 57cm)
17067. ADULT Doe 4 years & over (up to 57cm)
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION AUST PYGMY ADULT DOE
WETHER SECTION
17068.
Wether under 3 months (up to 55.8cm)
17069.
Wether 3 months & under 6 months (up to 55.8cm)
17070.
Wether over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 55.8cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED WETHER KID
17071.
Wether over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 59.5cm)
17072.
Wether 24 months & under 36 months (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED JUNIOR WETHER
17073.
ADULT Wether 3 years & under 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
17074.
ADULT Wether over 4 years (up to 63.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST PYGMY WETHER
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BUCK SECTION
17075.
Buck under 3 months (up to 53.3cm)
17076.
Buck over 3 months & under 6 months (up to 53.3cm)
17077.
Buck over 6 months & under 12 months (up to 53.3cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED BUCK KID
17078.
Buck over 12 months & under 24 months (up to 57cm)
17079.
Buck over 24 months & under 36 months (up to 60cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY BRED JUNIOR BUCK
17080.
ADULT Buck 3 years & under 4 years (up to 60cm)
17081.
ADULT Buck over 4 years (up to 62.5cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST PYGMY BUCK
FOUNDATION SECTION
17082.
Foundation Doe over 4yrs (57 – 58.5cm)
17083.
Foundation Wether over 4yrs (57 – 62.2cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION FOUNDATION ADULT AUSTRALIAN PYGMY
SUPREME AUST PYGMY MINIATURE GOAT
(CH Adult Pygmy Buck or Doe less than 100% breeding and 100% CH Dwarf Doe or Buck from any age
group)
AUSTRALIAN NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS and DERIVATIVES
EAR & HEAD CLASSES
17084.
Classic Dwarf Head (Any Age)
DOE SECTION – all does up to 57cm
17085.
Doe under 3 months – all percentages
17086.
Doe 3-6 months – all percentages
17087.
Doe 6-12 months - all percentages
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED DOE KID
17088.
Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 49% & under
17089.
Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 50% - 87.4%
17090.
Doe 12-24 mths never freshened 87.5%+
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JUNIOR DOE
17091.
Doe 1-3 years that has freshened 49% and under
17092.
Doe 1-3 years that has freshened 50% - 87.4%
17093.
Doe 1-3 years that has freshened 87.5%+
17094.
Senior Doe 4 years+ - ALL
* CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF & AUST DWARF ADULT DOE
WETHER SECTION – all wethers up to 60cm
17095.
Wether under 3 months – all percentages
17096.
Wether 3-6 months – all percentages
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED WETHER KID
17097.
Wether 6-12 months 49% and under
17098.
Wether 6-12 months 50% - 87.4%
17099.
Wether 6-12 months 87.5%+
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CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JNR WETHER
17100.
Wether 1-3 years 49% and under
17101.
Wether 1-3 years 50% - 87.4%
17102.
Wether 1-3 years 87.5%+
17103.
Senior Wether 4 years+ any percentage
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ADULT AUST DWARF WETHER
BUCK SECTION – all bucks up to 60cm
17104. Buck under 3 mths – all percentages
17105. Buck 3-6 mths – all percentages
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED BUCK KID
17106. Buck 6-12 mths 49% and under
17107. Buck 6-12 mths 50% - 87.4%
17108. Buck 6-12 mths 87.5%+
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF or AUST DWARF BRED JUNIOR BUCK
17109. Buck 1-3 years 49% and under
17110. Buck 1-3 years 50% - 87.4%
17111. Buck 1-3 years 87.5%+
17112. Senior Buck 4 years+ - all percentage
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION DWARF & AUST DWARF ADULT BUCK
FOUNDATION SECTION – Does over 57cm, Buck/Wethers over 60cm
17113. Foundation Doe (57–59.7cm)
17114. Foundation Wether (60-62.2cm)
17115. Foundation Buck (60–62.2cm)
17116. Dairy Foundation Doe (57-66cm)
17117. Dairy Foundation Wether (60-66cm)
17118. Dairy Foundation Buck (60-66cm)
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION FOUNDATION AUST DWARF GOAT
SUPREME AUST NIGERIAN DWARF MINIATURE GOAT
(CH Adult Dwarf Buck or Doe of less than 100% breeding CH Dwarf Doe or Buck from any age group)
CHAMPION CHALLENGE
17119.
17120.
17121.
17122.
Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks
(Eligible to Australian Miniature Goat Champions Only)
Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks
(Eligible to Australian Miniature Nuwby Champions Only)
Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks
(Eligible to Pygmy Goat and Derivatives Champions Only)
Australian Champion Challenge Adult Does & Bucks
(Eligible to Nigerian Dwarf Goat and Derivatives Champions Only)
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GROUP SECTION – open to all breeds
17123.
17124.
17125.
Two progeny of the same (registered) Sire or Dam
(Two animals from the same exhibitor judged on quality, conformation and uniformity of breed
characteristics)
Sire OR Dam and one progeny
(Two animals from the same exhibitor judged on quality, conformation, and uniformity of
type. Progeny must be better than sire or dam)
Breeders pair
(Two animals from the same exhibitor, same Stud name, not necessarily related, judged with
emphasis placed on likeness, quality, conformation and uniformity of breed characteristics)
“BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW”
(Automatic
Entry of all NON BEATEN Show Champions
of all Ages and Breeds ON THE DAY)
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR (AUTOMATIC ENTRY)
MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDER (AUTOMATIC ENTRY)
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QUEENSLAND CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
SHOW RULES
Rules for Show Societies, Stewards, Judges, Exhibitors and Competitors at Agricultural Shows.
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This show is conducted subject to the rules of the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc., the constitution and rules of this
Society and any other regulation, which appears within the Schedule for individual sections of this Show. Should there be any conflict
between the rules of the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc, the constitution and rules of this Society and the regulations
appearing in any schedule, the constitution, rules and regulations appearing in the schedule of this Society shall prevail.
The President, Steward and/or the Committee person in Charge of any section of this Show shall have the right to refuse any entry by
an Exhibitor without expressing reason at any time up to the commencement of judging of the section to which that entry applies.
The Society reserves the right to refuse entry to any stallholder if the Society reasonably believes that it is necessary to do so in order to
ensure that the standard, quality and safety of the Show is maintained.
The President, Committee person in Charge or Steward of any section shall have the right to alter or amend the programme or the time
of any event.
This Society will not under any circumstances hold itself liable for any accident, loss, damage or non-delivery of livestock or other
exhibits at the Society’s Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this Society blameless and indemnify it
against any legal proceedings arising through any accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever.
Exhibitors must obey all lawful orders of the President, Secretary, and the Committee person in Charge or the Steward of the section in
which the Exhibitor is entered. Failure to abide by any such order may incur a fine of an amount to be determined by the President of
this Society or on the order of the President, the Exhibitor may be removed from the grounds together with the exhibit.
Stewards shall have the power to remove exhibitors or other persons from the vicinity of the Judge while judging.
The Judge’s decision in any section shall be final.
Any protest by an Exhibitor must be lodged in writing with the Committee person or Steward in charge of any Section within 30 minutes
of the completion of the event together with a fee of $100.00. The fee will be forfeited if the protest is considered to be frivolous or
vexatious. The protest shall be heard according to the rules of the natural justice by a Dispute Committee of three appointed by the
President of this show and the decision of the Disputes Committee shall be final.
Ribbons will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion notwithstanding that there may be provision in the schedule for the awarding of
ribbons.
Exhibitors shall ensure that they and all animals are entered and shown in the correct class.
All exhibitors must present their exhibit for judging at the appointed time and place. Judging shall not be delayed for an Exhibitor who is
not ready and the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the section shall have the right to exclude and disqualify the exhibitor
competing in that section who does not present on time.
If, in the opinion of the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the section, any animal or exhibit is entered in the wrong class, the
Committee person in charge or Steward of the Section shall have the power to enter the animal or exhibit in its correct class prior to the
commencement of judging of that class.
Where there is an age limit on an Exhibitor, any of the following shall be accepted as proof of age:
A. A birth certificate
B. A Driver’s Licence
C. Current passport
Exhibitors shall at all times behave in a proper and courteous manner to judges, Show Officials and other exhibitors. Should an
exhibitor behave in an offensive or improper manner, the Committee person in Charge, or Steward of the section shall have the right to
exclude and disqualify that Exhibitor from competing in the Section.
All Exhibitors and/or grooms entering the showground shall obey the lawful directions of the President, Committee, Stewards or
Employees of the Show Society and failure or refusal to do so, shall entitle the President of this Society to disqualify the Exhibitor and/or
his/her exhibit from competing at the show and may order the removal of the Exhibitor and /or his/her exhibit from the grounds.
A Judge shall not adjudicate at more than one show, where practical, within 60 days unless judging different sections where it can be
reasonably anticipated a number of the same exhibits are to be judged.
Judging cards and performance records shall be completed by the Committee person in Charge, Steward and/or the Judge of a Section
(if required) during or immediately after the judging of the Section or at the Judge’s convenience.
Judges must be suitably attired when judging.
Competitors must be suitably attired when exhibiting.
If a Judge is unable to fulfil a judging commitment, the Judge shall notify the Show Society as soon as possible so replacement can be
arranged.
A Judge shall not send a substitute Judge. All invitations to judge shall be sent by the Society.
A Society shall report to the Queensland Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. any Judge who fails to attend A show to which he or
she has accepted an invitation to judge or, who has failed to judge at the time advertised for the commencement of the class provided
that the failure to attend or appear is without reasonable cause.
A Judge may not officiate in one Section of a Show and compete or exhibit in another Section at the same show unless exceptional
circumstances exist, such as sickness or unavailability of the appointed Judge.
An Exhibitor shall not compete in a section if the Exhibitor is a member of the Judge’s immediate family.
An Exhibitor shall not compete nor show any animal in a section if the animal has been owned or leased by the Judge or a member of
the Judge’s immediate family or if the Judge is the Exhibitor’s employer or business partner.
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An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor or any member of the Exhibitor’s immediate family has provided accommodation for the
Judge within three months prior to or during the holding of the Show.
An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor or any animal being shown by the Exhibitor has been given tuition by the Judge’s
business partner within three months prior to or during the show.
An Exhibitor is ineligible to compete if the Exhibitor has employed or has been employed by or has been a business partner of the Judge
of the Section within three months prior to or during the show.
An Exhibitor shall not compete if the Exhibitor has given tuition to the Judge or has fed or trained an animal owned or leased by the
judge within three months prior to or during the show.
A Judge shall not visit the livestock-housing complex of the Show Society, nor the owners, nor inspect or discuss any animals entered in
the Show prior to or during the judging of the relevant section.
No Exhibitor shall deface or alter registration papers or performance cards for any exhibit.
A Judge or Steward must not knowingly permit an ineligible Exhibit or Exhibitor to compete.
No Exhibitor nor a member of the Exhibitor’s immediate family or anybody employed by the Exhibitor shall approach a Judge with regard
to a decision made by the Judge unless they first obtain permission from the Committee person in Charge or Steward of the Section.
In Breed Classes, all animals must have current Registration and Ownership Certificate with the relevant Breed Society.
In Breed Classes, registration papers (where applicable) must be available at the Show as proof of registration.
An Exhibitor required by the Show Section Schedule or rules of this Society to parade an exhibit in the Grand Parade and who fails to do
so, shall not be entitled to and shall forfeit any prize money or trophy to that Exhibitor and/or for that Exhibit.
The Exhibitor shall ensure that they and their exhibit comply with all statutes, regulations and by-laws applying to the showground at the
time of the show including but not limited to all animal health requirements.
Exhibitors and Space Holders who bring electrical equipment into the showground must comply with current legislation.
Where animals are being led, worked and displayed, it is the responsibility of the owner/handler at the time to ensure the animal does
not become a public safety liability.
Dogs, other than those owned by members of the Canine Control Council, must be kept in a closed float, a vehicle or on a short leash
and must be suitably muzzled as to prevent it being able to injure or bite any person or other animal.
Any competitor who receives any physical or electronic communication aid during the judging of an event will have all nominations
cancelled. The persons concerned may be asked to leave the showground.
Energised electric fences are prohibited on the Showground at any time unless in a specified area and suitably signed.
Rules for individual Sections shall be as per the attached Schedule/s and they shall be read in conjunction with the rules.
Every official, competitor and helper has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. In support of this right, the RASQ has zero
tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. Any person subjected to any of these forms of harmful
conduct is encouraged to report it in writing to the RASQ Committee or Section Head Chief Steward. All reports will be handled
promptly and confidentially.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICY
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The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. considers that any Judge, Steward or Person who is affected by alcohol or
drugs while performing a duty at an Agricultural Show or Show Committee organised function, is considered an unacceptable form of
behaviour, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Chamber considers that all persons assisting at a Show or function should be free of any intimidation or embarrassment caused
by any person who is affected by alcohol or drugs.
The Executive of the Show Society or person in charge of the Event must ensure that any Judge, Steward or Person is not subject to
any behaviour, which is a personal embarrassment to the Members of the Show Society or renders the Show Society in disrepute.
Any reports of alcohol or drug abuse will be treated seriously and action will be taken immediately to remedy the problem.
Disciplinary action may be taken against any person who is in breach of these protocols.
Any Judge, Steward or person affected by alcohol or drugs by their actions may be liable under the Workplace, Health and Safety Act.
Disciplinary action arising from any incident involving alcohol or drug abuse may involve a warning, dismissal or referral to authorities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to current changes to public liability the following clauses have been included in the Show Society’s Rules and Regulations.
Please note: When you sign off on your entry form you will be agreeing to the following inclusions.
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Agree to compete/exhibit at the 2017 Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland Toowoomba Royal Show at my own risk.
Agree not to make any claim against the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland for any injury or loss sustained to me, my property
or the livestock exhibit under my care at the 2017 Toowoomba Royal Show.
Agree to compete/exhibit at my own risk and to indemnify and keep indemnified the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland,
together with any other organization or person involved in the conduct of any show against all claims, suits, actions, or demands,
which may be brought in respect of any injury or other loss sustained to me, my property, or the livestock exhibit under my care in the
course of competing/exhibiting at the show and agree to exonerate the committee of management of the Show Society together with
any other organization or person involved in the conduct of any agricultural show from all loss or injury to me, my property or the
livestock exhibit under my care whether due to alleged negligence or otherwise.
Acknowledge that no insurance is provided on my behalf and I am responsible for arranging my own public liability and all other
insurances.
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