SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
CONTEST
Revised March 2016
Southwest District Office
[email protected]
Southwest District Guide
Table of Contents
Superintendents Information..…………………………………………………………………………….………….. Pg. 2
4-H Contest Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 4
Contest Rotation Schedule.…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 7
General Information.………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 8
Tie Breakers….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 12
Agronomy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 14
Archery..….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 21
Clothing Revue….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 42
Consumer Decision Making.……………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 58
Favorite Foods.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 70
Hippology…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 75
Horse Judging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 77
Horse Show….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pg. 78
Horticulture.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Pg. 81
Insect ID – (Entomology)..……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 90
Livestock..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 96
Presentations..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 97
Public Speaking.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Pg. 99
Range Plant ID….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 101
Rifle….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 104
Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl….…………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 129
Wildlife………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 132
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2016-Contests Superintendents
Agronomy...………………………………………………………………………………………………... Jack Blandford
Archery….………………………………………………………………………………………………...… Marlee Runyan
Clothing Revue.….………………………………………………………………………………………. FCS - TBD
Consumer Decision Making...………………….…………………………………………………... Judy O’Loughlin
Favorite Foods...………………………………………………………………………………….………. Diana Magallanez
Horse Judging......………………………………………………………………………………………... TBD
Horse Show...……………………………………………………………………………………….……... Teresa Dean
Doña Ana County
Hippology..……………………………………………………………………………………….……..…. Joshua Boyd
Horticulture...……………………………………………………………………………………….…..... Jeff Anderson
Insect ID – (Entomology).…………………………………………………………………...………. John Allen
Livestock......…………………………………………………………………………………………….…. John Campbell
Presentations/ Illustrated Talk...……………………………………………………………….…. Teresa Dean
Public Speaking……………………………………………………………………………………….... Karim Martinez
Range Plant ID…………………………………………………………………………………………… John Allen
Rifle...……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… Jack Blandford &
John Allen
Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl.…………………………………………………………………………. Joshua Boyd
Wildlife……………………………………………………………………………………………….……… Marlee Runyan &
Eva Madrid
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Superintendents Guidelines and Responsibilities
1. All counties are to bring two judges for Clothing Revue. Superintendents are to arrange for at least
two judges for public speaking and presentations that they are responsible for.
2. Time limits and specific regulations are to be followed in all areas and for all age groups.
3. All superintendents are to bring an adequate supply of judging sheets, (one per judge per contest)
SCORCARDS, cut cards, etc., for the number of members entered in their contests.
4. Secure judges who are aware of 4-H guidelines and are knowledgeable of 4-H subject matter areas.
5. Secure personnel and equipment for timing contest.
6. Seat judges in separate areas of the contest room.
7. Full credit is to be given for the question section of the score sheet if no questions are asked by the
judges. Questions will be accepted form judges only.
8. Prior to the contest inform the judges of the time guidelines and provide them with specific judging
sheets as listed in the handbook. (One sheet per contestant per judge.)
9. Superintendents should introduce each contestant and establish a tie breaking section of the score
sheet in advance.
10. No one is to be in the contest room until the superintendent and judges are present and the contest is
open.
11. Consumer Decision making categories are to be named and sent to each county by the superintendent
in advance.
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4-H Contest Activities
The following activities are planned to provide opportunities for 4-H members, ages 9-13, to participate in
educational experiences in addition to project work.
Quick Reference Guide
Activity
Number of
Participants per
County
4 Individuals
Project Enrollment
Eligibility
Specific Regulations
Any Project
Favorite Food Show
Junior
4 Individuals
Any Project
Home Economics
Presentations
Novice
Junior
Novice: 4 Persons, any
combination of
individuals or teams.
Junior: 4 Persons, any
combination of
individuals or teams.
Any Project
Consumer Decision
Making
2- Novice teams of
3 or 4 members
Any Project
Novice Age: Members should
bring card tables or large TV
trays for displaying food. Use
sheet 200 E-26 for training and
sheet 300 E-27 for scores.
Junior Age: Members should
bring card tables or large TV
trays for displaying food. Use
sheet 200 E-26 for training and
sheet 300 E-27 for scores.
Novice Age: 3-5 minute
presentation.
Junior Age: 5-10 minute
presentation. Members should
bring necessary supplies and
equipment.
Use scorecard 200D-58.
Refer to Consumer Decision
Making guidelines in the
Southwest District Contest
Handbook. Refer to the 4-H
Consumer Decision Making
Handbook.
Speech should be no longer than
7 minutes. Notes may be used.
Use scorecard 300 F-7.
NO VISUALS.
-------------------------------Five (5) minutes will be given to
prepare. Novice speech should be
1-3 min. Junior speech should
be 2-4 Min.
Use scorecard 300 F-7.
NO VISUALS
Favorite Food Show
Novice
2 – Junior teams of
3 or 4 members
Public Speaking
Prepared
------------------Impromptu
Novice: 2 Individuals
Junior: 2 Individuals
--------------------Novice: 2 Individuals
Junior: 2 Individuals
Any Project
--------------------Any Project
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General
Presentations
Novice
Junior
Livestock Judging
Horse Judging
Agronomy Judging
Range Plants ID
Insect ID
Welcome to NM 4-H
Rifle
Light Rifle
Target Rifle
Clothing Revue
Clothing Revue
Novice: 4 persons of
any combination of
individuals or teams.
Any Project related
to health, safety,
citizenship.
Junior: 4 persons of
any combination of
individuals or teams.
For each category:
Novice: 2 groups of 3
or 4 team members or
individual
Junior: 2 groups of 3
or 4 team members or
individual
W teams of 3 or 4
individuals. Novice age
and first year 4-Hers
only
Any Project
Junior Age: 5-10 minute
presentation. Presentations may
be illustrated talk or
demonstration. Members should
bring necessary visuals, supplies,
and equipment.
Use scorecard 200 D-5.
Refer to contest guidelines in the
Southwest District Contest
Handbook.
Must be enrolled in
Welcome to NM 4-H
Project
Refer to contest guidelines in the
Southwest District Contest
Handbook.
For each class:
2 novice teams of 3 or
4 members or
individuals (total of 8)
2 junior teams of 3 or
4 members or
individuals (total of 8)
Sewing I – Sew Much
Fun
*2 Simple Gathered
Skirts
*2 Quick and Easy
Tote Bags
Must be enrolled in
shooting sports
project
Refer to contest guidelines in the
Southwest district contest
Handbook.
Sewing I – Sew Much
Fun
Novice & Junior: Use scorecard
300 C-13
Typed commentary for each
participant to be sent by each
county office to Clothing Revue
superintendent one week prior to
District Contest.
All entries much comply with
project requirements. For
summary, see 4-H Clothing
Construction Project Summary
200 C-7.
Sewing II – Sew Much
More Fun
*2 Handy Dandy
Aprons
*2 X-tra Special Shirts
*2 X-citing Pants or
Shorts
Sewing II – Sew Much
More Fun
5 Novice Age: 3-5 minute
presentation.
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Clothing Revue
Clothing Revue
Clothing Revue
Clothing Revue
Clothing Revue
Mix and Match I
*2 - @pc.
Coordinated outfits
Mix and Match II
*2 – 2pc. Coordinated
outfits
*2 – 3pc. Coordinated
outfits
T-Shirts
*2 T-shirts
Sew and Go
*2 Quick Sacks
*2 Handy Duffle Bags
Serger Sewing
Mix and Match I
Mix and Match II
Let’s make a T-Shirt
Sew and Go
Serger Sewing
Beginning Level
*2 Tote Bags
Intermediate Level
*2 T-shirt and running
short outfits (2 pieces)
*2 T-shirt dress and
scarf outfits (2 pieces)
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Contest Rotation Schedule
Catron County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2016
Hidalgo County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Socorro County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2018
Luna County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2019
Doña Ana County ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2020
Sierra County
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2021
Grant County
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2022
Catron County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2023
Hidalgo County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2024
Socorro County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2025
Luna County
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2026
Doña Ana County ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2027
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General Information
A. General Eligibility and Rules
1. Any bona fide 4-H member, Novice or Junior:
Novice: Ages 9 through 11. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 9th birthday or be 8 years
old and in third grade but cannot be in the 6th grade and have passed his/her 12th birthday prior
to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
SEE CHART BELOW.
Junior: Ages 12 through 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12th birthday or be 11 years
old and in the 6th grade but cannot be in the 8th grade and have passed his/her 14th birthday prior
to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
SEE CHART BELOW.
Senior: Ages 14 through 18. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14th birthday or be 13 years
old and in the 8th grade but cannot have passed his/her 19th birthday by January 1 of the current
4-H program year.
SEE CHART BELOW.
Grade*
Age as of January
1 of the current
4-H Year
(October –
September)
Cloverbud
Kinder, 1st, 2nd
5, 6, 7, - 8 year olds
in the 2nd grade.
Novice
3rd, 4th, 5th
8 year olds in the
3rd grade, 9 year
olds, 10 year olds,
11 year olds in the
5th grade
Junior
6th, 7th
11 year olds in the
6th grade; 12 year
olds; 13 year olds
in the 7th grade
Senior
8th and up
13 years old in the
8th grade; 14 year
olds; 15 year olds;
16 year olds; 17
year olds; 18 year
olds; youth who
are 19 on or by
December 31 of
the current 4-H
year are not
eligible to enroll as
a 4-H member.
2. All events at district contest will be divided into novice and junior groups, or as specified. (i.e.
Clothing Revue is divided according to project enrollment.)
3. Members must be currently enrolled in Shooting Sports, Clothing Projects, and This is 4-H, to
compete in these specific contests. All other contest project eligibility is any 4-H project.
4. Participation in events is subject to the scheduling for the District Contest. In an effort to allow
for more participation in events, contest may be scheduled on the first day; these may include
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Horse Judging, Rifle, Archery and Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl.
At no time may an individual compete in contests with time conflicts.
SCHEDULED CONTEST start at a scheduled time, and run until finished. Contestants must report to
these contests at the scheduled start time and remain until finished.
OPEN CONTEST are open from 8:30 am – 12:00pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 –
1:00 pm, and open again at 1:00 pm until closing at 2:00 pm. Contestants can start at open times
and complete contests at own pace, except for presentations.
SCHEDULED CONTEST
Livestock Judging
Clothing Revue
Horse Judging
Hippology
Archery
Rifle
Consumer Decision Making
Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl
OPEN CONTEST
Agriculture Presentation
General Presentations
Home Economics Presentations
Public Speaking – Prepared
Public Speaking – Impromptu
Favorite Food show
Agronomy Judging
Entomology ID
Range Plant ID
Wildlife
Horticulture
Hippology
NOTE: Contestants must report to the presentation and speech contest at 8:30 am for the
drawing of order and to make arrangements for times. Conflicts of time may arise, in which,
contestant must choose.
5. A team will participate in the junior age group if made up of mixed age group.
6. All contestants must have participated in a county elimination contest.
7. No one is allowed in contest rooms until the superintendents and judges are present and the
contest is open.
B. Judging and selection of Winners
1. The following system of recognition will be used: Medal for first place and ribbons for second
through fifth place.
2. The decision of the judges will be final.
3. Good sportsmanship should be shown throughout the district contests.
C. Awards
1. Medals to first place individual(s) in each even and age category.
2. Clothing Revue: medals for first place in each clothing project area.
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3. Judging Events: medal to each first place team member and high point individual.
4. No ties allowed. All ties will be broken. Contest superintendents should review the established tiebreaking section of handbook in advance of contest.
D. Definitions
1. Demonstration: A presentation in which how to do a skill is shown with an explanation given as to
why each step is important. Briefly, it’s a show and tell and how to do something.
2. Illustrated Talk: A presentation of information with the aid of a flannel graph, charts, flashcards,
slides, models, photographs, chalkboard, or actual objects. Emphasis is on the showing, not doing all
the actual process as with a demonstration.
F. Registration Fee
1. A registration fee will be charged.
G. Team contest Events
1. Each county can bring two novice and two junior teams in each contest.
2. Teams may be composed of 3 or 4 members. The ream score is the total of the 3 highest scores. On
teams of 4 members, each team member receives the team award even though only 3 member’s scores
were counted for the total. (A team is a team from beginning to end of team event.)
H. Schedule – Times and Schedule Subject to Change
Schedule is to be determined by hosting county based on accommodations. District Contest shall be an
event with contests held on two days. Efforts should be made to have a general assembly and
superintendents/judges meeting prior to contests starting. The awards assembly should be scheduled, but
delays may occur if results are not completed by superintendents.
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Suggestions for Hosting District Contest
*Very Important* - If you are hosting the District Contest, you will need to be prepared to run the
meeting at the 4-H in-service. This would be a good time to take down the superintendents names over all
contests, and possibly have a worksheet that all superintendents could fill out for the needs for their
contests.
Social Night – Should be up to the host county, the picnic part should be able to be used as a fundraiser
buffet type meal for faster service, or pre-made.
A Social Area for parents and youth while contests are going on.
Awards – Livestock, Horse, and Rifle are some of the larger contests. These people will leave as soon as
they receive their awards, so present these awards last.
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Tie Breakers
Contests
Method/Order
1. Highest score on the Identification
2. Highest score on the Pest Identification
3. Highest score on the Placing classes
Agronomy
Archery
Clothing Revue
Consumer Decision Making
1. Written exam
2. First end
3. Second end
Judges consensus (use construction score to
determine consensus)
Team:
1. Total reasons score of 3 high team
members
2. Designated class
3. Designated class
Individual:
1. Total reasons score of 3 high team
members
2. Designated class
3. Designated class
Favorite Food Show
Judges consensus
Hippology
Team and Individual:
1. Examination scores
2. Station scores
3. Judging scores
Horse Judging
Team:
1. Total reasons score of 3 high team
members
2. Class 1
3. Class 2
4. Class 3
5. Class 4
6. Class 5
Individual:
1. Total reasons score
2. Class 1
3. Class 2
4. Class 3
5. Class 4
6. Class 5
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Horticulture
Novice:
1. Foliage Plant & Flower ID
2. Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts ID
Juniors:
1. Fruit & Vegetable Judging
2. Foliage Plant & Flower ID
3. Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts ID
Insect ID (Entomology)
See rules for Tie Breaker explanation.
Livestock Judging
Team:
1. Total reasons score of 3 high team
members
2. Designated class
3. Designated class
Individual:
1. Total reasons score
2. Designated class
3. Designated class
Presentations:
Home Economics
Agriculture
General
Public Speaking
Judges consensus
Judges consensus (use accumulated delivery score
to determine consensus)
Range Plant ID
See rules for Tie Breaker explanation.
Rifle Contest
Team and individual tied scores will be broken in
the following manner.
1. Written exam score
2. Kneeling position score
3. Sitting position score
4. Prone position score
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Wildlife
1. Set of (5) five tie breaker questions
2. The first team to have a 2-point
advantage
Team and individual tied scores will be broken in
the following manner.
1. Wildlife IS
2. General Knowledge
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Agronomy Contest
I.
PURPOSE
The Southwest District Agronomy contest is designed to create interest and promote understanding in
agronomic sciences by providing opportunities for youth recognition through the demonstration of
knowledge and skills.
II.
SCORING
Identification 240 points
Placing Classes 150 points
Insect Identification 120 points
Seed tag activity 40 points
III.
Novice & Jr. Complete
Novice & Jr. Complete
Novice & Jr. Complete
Jr. Only
EVENT FORMAT
A. Team Make-up
Three or four individuals per county form a team. All four members will be scored and the top three
scores will count towards the team total of 2 teams per county. Novice members will complete areas
which include: (Identification, placing classes and insect identification). Junior members will complete
areas which include: (Identification, placing classes, insect identification and seed tag activity).
B. AREAS OF AGRONOMY TO BE STUDIED
1. Identification – 240 points (48 specimens at 5 points each)
Youth will identify 20 plant specimens, 20 seed specimens, and 8 farm equipment specimens. Ideally,
the plants should be live specimens and can represent any stage of development. However, press
mounts or photographs can be used. Plant specimens must be real seed, no photographs of seeds.
Seed specimens should be equally divided between crop and weed seeds. Specimens can only come
from the ID lists provided. Each specimen will be worth five points.
**Note! ** Some ID lists may be include scientific names which are provided to assist in finding
reference materials for proper specimen identification. Youth are not required to know the scientific
name for any New Mexico Agronomy specimen!
2. Placing classes – 150 points (3 classes at 50 points each)
There will be three placing classes each having four samples. Youth will rank the four samples in
proper order based on quality, uniformity, and shelf life of each sample. One class will be
representative of each of the following categories; grain crops (seed samples), forage crops (loose or
bailed hay or green chop), and fruit or vegetable crops (fruits, berries, leaves, tubers etc.). Class
specimens will only be chosen from the provided “Crops ID list”.
3. Insect Identification – 120 points (5 specimens totaling 24 points each)
This component will consist of identifying insects. Live insects, mounts or photographs can be used.
Additionally students will have to identify characteristics related to the individual insect. Students will
identify five insects (8 points each) along with the following characteristics for each insect identified:
a. Life cycle of each specimen (8pts.)
b. Mouth part (8pts.)
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4. Seed Tag Activity 40 points (5 questions at 8 points apiece totally 40 points)
(Juniors Only)
Questions will be developed from any seed tag (for example) point of origin, harvest date, germination
rate, whether or not noxious seed in present, etc.
Resources are available on the:
NM FFA website under Agronomy CDE
New Mexico State University Publications
Local County Extension Agent
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New Mexico FFA Agronomy CDE Contest List
Plant Common Name
100
101
102
103
105
106
109
111
112
114
115
116
118
119
120
121
123
124
125
127
129
130
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
143
144
145
149
Plant Common Name
Alfalfa
Barley
Bean, Lima
Bean, Pinto field bean
Bermuda grass
Blackeye cowpea
Carrot
Chile pepper
Clover, Ladino
Clover, Red
Clover, Sweet
Clover, White
Corn, Dent
Corn, Flint
Corn, Popcorn
Corn, Sweet
Cotton, American pima
Cotton, Upland
Cucumber
Lettuce
Mellon, Cantaloupe
Mellon, Watermelon
Oats, red
Oats, white
Onion
Orchard grass
Peanuts
Peas
Potato
Pumpkin
Rice
Rye
Sorghum, White grain
Sorghum, yellow grain
Soybean
Sudan grass
150
151
152
153
155
157
158
159
160
201
203
204
206
207
211
212
213
214
215
216
218
219
220
223
225
226
227
228
230
233
234
235
237
239
241
Beets
Sunflower
Sweet potato
Tall fescue
Tomato
Wheat, Durum
Wheat, Hard red spring
Wheat, Hard red winter
Wheat, White
Barnyard grass
Canada thistle
Cheat grass
Common cocklebur
Common lambs quarter
Common wild sunflower
Curly dock
Dandelion
Dodder
Field bindweed
Field sandbur
Foxtail, green
Foxtail, yellow
Ground cherry
Johnson grass
Kochia
London rocket
Morning glory
Nutsedge
Pigweed
Puncture vine
Quack grass
Rescue grass
Russian thistle
Silverleaf nightshade
Wild oats
Use the number next to the correct name to fill in your answer on the scantron sheet.
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New Mexico FFA Agronomy CDE Contest List
Equipment Name
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
Air compressor/hose
Anemometer
Backpack sprayer
Baler
Bean Harvester head (for combine)
Bed mulcher
Bed shaper
Center pivot
Chemigation unit
Combine
Conveyor/elevator
Corn harvester head (for combine)
Cotton picker/stripper
Crop cultivator
Crop disc cultivator
Fertilizer broadcaster
Field shovel
Forage harvester
Gauge wheel
Grain auger
Grain moisture meter
Grain storage bin/dryer
Hay rake
Hearing protection
Hitch pin
Hoe
Hydraulic hose
Liquid manure/fertilizer spreader
Manure spreader (dry)
Module Builder
Moldboard plow
Mower
Nozzle bodies (flood, flat fan, cone)
Equipment Name
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
345
346
347
348
349
350
Pea harvester
Peanut digger
Plow (soil chisel)
PPE (all equipment)
Press wheel
Pressure gauge
Pressure regulator
PTO shaft
Rotary hoe
See plate
Soil probe
Sprayer
Swather
Sweep net
Tension meter
Tractor
Vegetable trans planter
Use the number next to the correct name to fill in your answer on the scantron sheet.
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New Mexico FFA Agronomy CDE Contest List
Insect Common Name
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
432
421
422
423
430
407
425
426
427
428
429
424
434
433
Metamorphosis (life cycle)
Alfalfa weevil
Aphids
Armyworm
Assassin bug
Bean weevil
Blister beetle
Boll weevil
Colorado potato beetle
Corn earworm
Cricket
Cucumber beetle
European corn borer
Flea beetle
Grasshoppers
Honey bee
Japanese beetle
Lacewing
Lady beetle
Leaf hopper
Leafcutter bee
Leaf miner fly
Mexican bean beetle
Pink boll worm
Plant bug (lygus)
Sawtooth grain beetle
Spider mites
Squash bug
Stinkbug
Thrips
Tobacco/Tomato hornworm
Variegated cutworm
White fringed beetle
White grub
Whitefly
500 Simple (incomplete)
501 Complete
502 None
Mouth Parts
600
601
602
603
Chewing
Sucking
Combination of sucking and chewing
None
Use the number next to the correct name to fill in your answer on the scantron sheet.
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AGRONOMY Placing Classes 50pts each (1‐3)
DO NOT USE THIS SECTION Exam 5pts each (1‐30) DO NOT USE THIS SECTION
Assessment & Solutions 12 pts each (1‐20) 19 Southwest District Contest
Insect #1 Insect #2 etc……… Identification 5pts each 1‐48 20 Insect Identification (5 insects, use 1‐15 8pts each (x3 questions/insect =24pts/ insect) Southwest District Contest
Archery Contest
I. OBJECTIVES
To assist 4-H members to learn and practice the sport of archery safely, in a sportsmanlike
fashion, and achieve an advancing degree of proficiency.
II. ELIGIBILITY
a. See general information.
b. Member must be enrolled in the 4-H shooting sports projects.
c. Two teams (in each age group) consisting of 3 or 4 members may be entered from each
county. If not enough to form a team, the county will be entered as individuals.
III. INSTRUCTIONS
Events and Procedure
A. Written Examination
a. Fifteen (15) questions taken from the subject area of the 4-H Archery Project.
(1 point each)
b. Written exam 50 points (25% of contest)
B. Pars ID
a. Fifteen (15) various parts of a vow, arrow, or accessories will be shown for
proper identification. ( 1 point each)
C. Safety
a. Ten (10) questions to measure the ability of the contestant to handle a bow
and arrow safely under target and field conditions. (2 points each)
D. Marksmanship
a. The shooting match will be conducted under N.A.A. Junior Olympic Archery
Development Rules, except as noted. Use of compound bow permitted.
b. Maximum marksmanship score 150 points (75% of contest)
IV. 4-H TOURNAMENT COURSE
A minimum of 30 arrows (6 ends of 5 arrow each)
Standard Indoor Face (16x16)
Distance 10, 15, and 20 yards
Score: 30 arrows to equal 150 points
Novice: A minimum of 30 arrows (6 ends of 5 arrows each), 3 ends of 5 arrows will be shot at 10 yards,
and 3 ends of 5 arrows will be shot at 15 yards.
Junior:
A minimum of 30 arrows (6 ends of 5 arrows each), 3 ends of 5 arrows will be shot at 15 yards,
and 3 ends of 5 arrows will be shot at 20 yards.
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Shooting Time:
2 ends of 5 arrows each for practice at each distance
6 ends for score (5 minutes per end)
All bounce-off or pass-through will be re-shot at conclusion of tournament.
Scoring:
Scoring will be done by a selected team of judges. Written exams will have wrong answers
marked by an X and the correct answers indicated by underlining, highlighting, or circling. Team
scores will consist of the high three (3) composite scores for the match and written exam of
each team. The written exam will account for 25% of the competitor’s total score, with
marksmanship being 75%.
Targets:
The target shall be an Official NFAA 20 yard Indoor target face 16”x16”, single spot or 5 single
spots.
Scoring Rings:
The single spot will be scored 5,4,3,2, and 1 point. The X’s can be recorded and scored as 5
points. The number of X’s scored will be used as a tie breaker. Arrow shafs that are touching or
cutting a scoring ring will receive the higher score value for that arrow. No arrows are to be
touched or pulled prior to the assigned scorer both scoring and recording points awarded for
the end.
The 5 spot will be scored as 5 and 4 only. The X’s can be recorded and scored as 5 points. The
number of X’s scored will be used as a tie breaker. Arrow shafts that are touching or cutting a
scoring ring will receive the higher score value for that arrow. No arrows ar to be touched or
pulled prior to the assigned scorer both scoring and recording points awarded for the end.
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Equipment:
Bows:
Any style or make of bows may be used. The draw weight of any bow will be 60 lb. maximum. No
crossbows. Contestants may use their own bows and arrows. Bows and arrows are to be handled
only on the target range. Equipment is to be under the supervisionof the adult leader or the
county agent, and stored in a safe place.
Arrows:
All arrows shall be identical in length, weight, diameter and fletching with allowances for wear
and tear. Arrow must meet a minimum weight standard of 6 grains arrow weight per pound bow
peak draw weight (heavier is allowed, lighter is not). No arrows 23/64ths in diameter or larger is
permitted.
Competitive Divisions:
Traditional:
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This style of shooting is for those who wish to compete with the Recurve or Longbow.
Archers shooting the Traditional Class will use bow, arrows, strings and accessories free
from any sighting aids.
Gloves, tabs or fingers shall be the onlyy legal releases.
No stabilizer or conter balance may be used.
Barebow (Compound):
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Archers shooting Barebow style will use bow, arrow and accessories free from any
sighting aids.
The use of stabilizers shall be permitted no longer than 12 inches.
Only gloves, tabs, or fingers shall be permitted.
Open Freestyle (Compound Bow):
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Any type of sight and stabilizer may be used.
Any release aid my be used provided it is hand operated and supports the draw weight of
the bow.
Open Freestyle Limited (Compound Bow):
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Any type of sight and stabilizer may be used.
Release aids shall be limited to gloves, tabs and fingers.
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Protection:
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Arm guards, tabs and gloves are allowed in all divisions. Mechanical releases are only
allowed in the Open Freestyle (Compound Bow) Division.
Range Control:
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Adirector of shooting (DOS) will be running the range, provide targets, monitor safety,
and classify shooters if needed.
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Protests or concerns of any nature should immediately be made to the contest
superintendent.
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Violation of accepted rules of conduct on the range will, at the discretion of the contest
superintendent, disqualify a contestant. Any UNSAFE practice is a violation of the rules
and may not be protested.
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The total score will be:
Protests:
Conduct:
Scoring:
50
Written exam
25%
150
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200
Marksmanship
75%
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100%
Total (max)
References:
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Archery Project Manual
Hunter Safety and Conservation Manual
New Mexico State Shooting Sports Archery Rules
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Archery Test Bank
Subject Matter Questions:
1) The “box stringer” method of stringing a bow means:
a. Placing the notched bow stringer under your foot and lifting up your arm to string the
bow
b. Stepping through the bow to string the bow
c. Placing the bow in a vice-like device to string the bow
d. Hiring a bow stringer to do it for you
2) A quiver is used to:
a. Hold arrows
b. Keep extra bow strings
c. Steady the bow
d. Make a fashion statement
3) To properly release an arrow when shooting you should:
a. Just relax your fingers on the string, allowing it to move forward
b. Snap your fingers away from the string
c. Close your eyes and let go
d. Quickly pull your fingers away from the bow string
4) Arrows can be made from:
a. Carbon
b. Wood
c. Aluminum
d. All of the above
5) Wich material is not used for fletching?
a. Steel
b. Turkey Feather
c. Plastic
d. None of the above
6) The stiffness of an arrow is called the
a. Tension
b. Rough
c. Spine
d. Tension strength
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7) Which of the following is a type of arrow point used for targets?
a. Broad Head
b. Target Point/Field Point
c. Judo Head
d. Blunts
8) The amount of force measured in pounds that it takes to draw a bow to full draw is called:
a. Full draw
b. Draw poundage
c. Draw length
d. Draw weight
9) Which of the follow is a shooting style in archery?
a. Point of aim
b. Free Style
c. Robin Hood
d. Both a. and b.
10) This is used to help reduce bowstring noise:
a. Cat Whiskers
b. Bow Tip Protecters
c. Stabilizers
d. Kisser Button
11) Which is not a type of quiver?
a. Vest
b. Hip and belt
c. Ground
d. Pocket
12) How many yards should the safety zone be behind the target?
a. 25 yards
b. 50 yards
c. 10 yards
d. Whatever feels safe to you
13) In a proper stance, your feet should be in what relation to the target?
a. 30 degrees
b. 90 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 110 degrees
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14) Mark a. for true and b. for false: Is it alright to play William Tell and try to shoot an apple off your
friends head if you are a good shot?
a. True
b. False
15) Always check your equipment before shooting to see:
a. If it is out of date
b. That there is no damage to strings, arrows, or bow
c. If there is anything missing
d. If it is really yours
16) Shooting an “end” in archery means:
a. Shooting your set number of arrows before going to the target to score and retrieve your
arrows
b. Shooting the last round of arrows
c. Shooting side of end of a target
d. Shooting ten shots in a row each time you assume your position
17) Which of the following is not a type of arrow head or point?
a. Target Point
b. Judo Point
c. Buffalo Head
d. Broadhead
18) To properly store your bow you should:
a. Stuff it under your bed
b. Hang it or lay it flat in a cool, dry place
c. Stand it on end in the kitchen
d. Lean it in the corner behind the front door
19) To properly release when shooting you should:
a. Quickly pull your gingers away from the bow string
b. Let go and pray
c. Just relax your fingers on the string, allowing it to move forward
d. Snap your fingers away form the string
20) The recommended method for stringing a longbow is:
a. Cord bow stringer
b. Step through method
c. Bow Press
d. Always leave the bow strung
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21) The recommended method for stringing a recurve bow is:
a. Cord bow stringer
b. Step through method
c. Bow Press
d. Always leave the bow strung
Multiple choice questions on safety:
1) Which of the following equipment should always be worn while shooting?
a. Arm guard
b. Finger tab or glove
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
2) To properly store your bow you should:
a. Stuff it under your bed
b. Hang it or lay it flat in a cool, dry place
c. Stand it on edn in the kithcen
d. Lean it in the corner behing the front door
3) What piecce of equipment should be used to protect your arm when shooting?
a. Tab
b. Clothing shield
c. Armguard
d. Sling
4) People who want to watch you shoot should stand:
a. Near the target to see better
b. Half way between the shooter and the target
c. Behind the target
d. Behind the shooter
5) “Cease fire” means:
a. Stop shooting immediately and un-knock your arrows
b. Go ahead and shoot your last arrow
c. Run towards your target
d. Throw yourself to the ground
6) What should you wear at all times when shooting a bow?
a. Armguard
b. A belt
c. A hat
d. Your ipod
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7) Who is allowed to call “cease fire”?
a. The range officer
b. No one
c. Anyone
d. The Governor
8) Circle True or False: It is alright to play William Telland try to shoot an apple off your friend’s head
if you are a good shot.
a. True
b. False
9) Circle True or False: It is safe to shoot a broken arrow.
a. True
b. False
10) Circle True or False: You should always be aware of your surroundings before you shoot.
a. True
b. False
11) What is the maximum draw weight you are allowed to set on your bow to compete in NM 4-H
Archery contests?
a. 100 pounds
b. 10 pounds
c. 42.5 pounds
d. 60 pounds
12) You should point and draw your bow only in one direction which is at:
a. Your target
b. Your neighbor
c. Wherever you can
d. None of the above
13) When is the only time you should draw back and release the bowstring?
a. When you are cleaning your bow
b. When there is an arrow securely knocked on the string
c. To practice
d. When you are playing with your friends
14) Circle True or False: It is not important to match your draw weight, arrow size and length to your
bow.
a. True
b. False
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15) Should you check the parts of your bow even though you shot your bow last week?
a. No, because it was just last week
b. No, because it’s always ok to shoot
c. Yes, you should always check your bow before shooting
d. No, because if something is wrong with it you will find out after you shoot it
16) Circle True or False: You should still shoot your bow even if your bow string has a tear on it.
a. True
b. False
17) After shooting your “end” you should?
a. Place your bow in a safe place
b. Drop the bow on the ground
c. Take the bow with you to remove your arrows
d. All of the above
18) Circle True or False: If your arrow has a slight crack you should still shoot the arrow until the
crack get bigger.
a. True
b. False
19) When on the line shooting you should:
a. Stand as close as you can to the person next to you
b. Stand a safe distance from those shooting next to you
c. Bother the person next to you while they are trying to shoot
d. None of the above
20) Circle True or False: When carrying arrows and or a bow you should always walk.
a. True
b. False
21) In order to prevent poking someone’s eye when removing arrows from the target, you should
always remove which arrows first?
a. The bottom arrows
b. The middle arrows
c. The top arrows
d. The arrows on the side
22) Circle True or False: You should always be aware of what is behind your target.
a. True
b. False
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Parts of a Bow Identification:
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Parts of a bow identification:
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Parts of a bow identification:
Parts of a arrow identification:
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Archery Test Bank KEY
Subject Matter Question:
1) The “box stringer” method of stringing a bow means:
a. Placing the notched bow stringer under your foot and lifting up your arm to string the
bow
b. Stepping through the bow to string the bow
c. Placing the bow in a vice-like device to string the bow
d. Hiring a bow stringer to do it for you
Answer: C
2) A quiver is used to:
a. Hold arrows
b. Keep extra bow strings
c. Steady the bow
d. Make a fashion statement
Answer: A
3) To properly release an arrow when shooting you should:
a. Just relax your fingers on the string, allowing it to move forward
b. Snap your fingers away from the string
c. Close your eyes and let go
d. Quickly pull your fingers away from the bow string
Answer: A
4) Arrows can be made from:
a. Carbon
b. Wood
c. Aluminum
d. All of the above
Answer:D
5) Wich material is not used for fletching?
a. Steel
b. Turkey Feather
c. Plastic
d. None of the above
Answer: A
6) The stiffness of an arrow is called the
a. Tension
b. Rough
c. Spine
d. Tension strength
Answer: C
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7) Which of the following is a type of arrow point used for targets?
a. Broad Head
b. Target Point/Field Point
c. Judo Head
d. Blunts
Answer: B
8) The amount of force measured in pounds that it takes to draw a bow to full draw is called:
a. Full draw
b. Draw poundage
c. Draw length
d. Draw weight
Answer: D
9) Which of the follow is a shooting style in archery?
a. Point of aim
b. Free Style
c. Robin Hood
d. Both a. and b.
Answer: D
10) This is used to help reduce bowstring noise:
a. Cat Whiskers
b. Bow Tip Protecters
c. Stabilizers
d. Kisser Button
Answer: A
11) Which is not a type of quiver?
a. Vest
b. Hip and belt
c. Ground
d. Pocket
Answer: A
12) How many yards should the safety zone be behind the target?
a. 25 yards
b. 50 yards
c. 10 yards
d. Whatever feels safe to you
Answer: B
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13) In a proper stance, your feet should be in what relation to the target?
a. 30 degrees
b. 90 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 110 degrees
Answer: C
14) Mark a. for true and b. for false: Is it alright to play William Tell and try to shoot an apple off
your friends head if you are a good shot?
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
15) Always check your equipment before shooting to see:
a. If it is out of date
b. That there is no damage to strings, arrows, or bow
c. If there is anything missing
d. If it is really yours
Answer: B
16) Shooting an “end” in archery means:
a. Shooting your set number of arrows before going to the target to score and retrieve
your arrows
b. Shooting the last round of arrows
c. Shooting side of end of a target
d. Shooting ten shots in a row each time you assume your position
Answer: A
17) Which of the following is not a type of arrow head or point?
a. Target Point
b. Judo Point
c. Buffalo Head
d. Broadhead
Answer: C
18) To properly store your bow you should:
a. Stuff it under your bed
b. Hang it or lay it flat in a cool, dry place
c. Stand it on end in the kitchen
d. Lean it in the corner behind the front door
Answer: B
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19) To properly release when shooting you should:
a. Quickly pull your gingers away from the bow string
b. Let go and pray
c. Just relax your fingers on the string, allowing it to move forward
d. Snap your fingers away form the string
Answer: C
20) The recommended method for stringing a longbow is:
a. Cord bow stringer
b. Step through method
c. Bow Press
d. Always leave the bow strung
Answer: B
21) The recommended method for stringing a recurve bow is:
a. Cord bow stringer
b. Step through method
c. Bow Press
d. Always leave the bow strung
Answer: A
Multiple choice questions on safety:
1) Which of the following equipment should always be worn while shooting?
a. Arm guard
b. Finger tab or glove
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Answer: C
2) To properly store your bow you should:
a. Stuff it under your bed
b. Hang it or lay it flat in a cool, dry place
c. Stand it on end in the kithcen
d. Lean it in the corner behing the front door
Answer: B
3) What piecce of equipment should be used to protect your arm when shooting?
a. Tab
b. Clothing shield
c. Armguard
d. Sling
Answer: C
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4) People who want to watch you shoot should stand:
a. Near the target to see better
b. Half way between the shooter and the target
c. Behind the target
d. Behind the shooter
Answer: D
5) “Cease fire” means:
a. Stop shooting immediately and un-knock your arrows
b. Go ahead and shoot your last arrow
c. Run towards your target
d. Throw yourself to the ground
Answer: A
6) What should you wear at all times when shooting a bow?
a. Armguard
b. A belt
c. A hat
d. Your ipod
Answer: A
7) Who is allowed to call “cease fire”?
a. The range officer
b. No one
c. Anyone
d. The Governor
Answer: C
8) Mark True or False: It is alright to play William Telland try to shoot an apple off your friend’s
head if you are a good shot.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
9) Mark True or False: It is safe to shoot a broken arrow.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
10) Mark True or False: You should always be aware of your surroundings before youshoot.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
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11) What is the maximum draw weight you are allowed to set on your bow to compete in NM
4-H Archery contests?
a. 100 pounds
b. 10 pounds
c. 42.5 pounds
d. 60 pounds
Answer: D
12) You should point and draw your bow only in one direction which is at:
a. Your target
b. Your neighbor
c. Wherever you can
d. None of the above
Answer: A
13) When is the only time you should draw back and release the bowstring?
a. When you are cleaning your bow
b. When there is an arrow securely knocked on the string
c. To practice
d. When you are playing with your friends
Answer: B
14) Circle True or False: It is not important to match your draw weight, arrow size and length to
your bow.
a. True
b.
False
Answer: False
15) Should you check the parts of your bow even though you shot your bow last week?
a. No, because it was just last week
b. No, because it’s always ok to shoot
c. Yes, you should always check your bow before shooting
d. No, because if something is wrong with it you will find out after you shoot it
Answer: C
16) Circle True or False: You should still shoot your bow even if your bow string has a tear on it.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
17) After shooting your “end” you should?
a. Place your bow in a safe place
b. Drop the bow on the ground
c. Take the bow with you to remove your arrows
d. All of the above
Answer: A
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18) Circle True or False: If your arrow has a slight crack you should still shoot the arrow until the
crack get bigger.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
19) When on the line shooting you should:
a. Stand as close as you can to the person next to you
b. Stand a safe distance from those shooting next to you
c. Bother the person next to you while they are trying to shoot
d. None of the above
Answer: B
20) Circle True or False: When carrying arrows and or a bow you should always walk.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
21) In order to prevent poking someone’s eye when removing arrows from the target, you should
always remove which arrows first?
a. The bottom arrows
b. The middle arrows
c. The top arrows
d. The arrows on the side
Answer: C
22) Circle True or False: You should always be aware of what is behind your target.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
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ID Parts:
Parts of a bow identification:
Parts of an arrow:
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Clothing Revue Contest
Host County is to provide the following:
1. If at all possible, provide a large waiting room off the stage for Clothing Revue participants. This
room is also to be used as a waiting room in the morning after the General Assembly. Participants
will be called in groups to the dressing room to prepare for judging.
2. Provide a microphone and a podium. Commentaries will be ready in the morning for
commentator to pick up and practice. While participants are waiting to be called to dressing
room, commentator may practice with the participants in the waiting room or on the stage if it is
not being used. Music is optional.
3. Desks or tables for the judges; one desk or table for the superintendents.
4. One large room to accommodate tables, chairs, and two separate judging areas.
5. One large dressing room with dress racks.
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Clothing Revue Contest – Superintendents Guidelines
Instructions to Clothing Revue Superintendents:
1. Send instructions, copies of judging score sheets and other reference materials to judges for their
study prior to the contest. Counties Responsible for Clothing Revue judges are to give names and
addresses of judges to the superintendents at least one week prior to the District contest (earlier
would be better).
2. Make judging folders for each judge with enough judging forms in each.
3. Typed commentaries will be used as submitted by county home economist or 4-H Agent.
4. Garments are to be checked in during the contest registration period to enable superintendents to
have everything ready for clothing constructions judging. The pattern guide sheet should be
attached to each entry.
5. Superintendents are to have an orientation session with judges.
6. After the General Assembly, a superintendent will provide instructions for participants in the
waiting room prior to their going to the dressing room. Participants are to be called to the
dressing room one category at a time, or as judges are ready for them.
7. Have top of score sheet filled out with participant’s name, age, number, etc., for judges.
8. Assign numbers to participants for judging and modeling purposes. Use adhesive tags for
numbering participants.
9. Clothing is to be judged on the participant and for construction. Allow enough time for judges
questions.
10. Superintendent will provide commentator for Clothing Revue.
11. Superintendents will transfer scores to a summary sheet and will identify all ribbon winners.
Summary sheets are to be turned over to the awards office as soon as possible for ribbon
preparation.
12. After judging, participants may practice on the stage if it is not being used.
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13. Materials to have on hand:
a. Paper clips
b. Staplers and extra staples
c. Name badges for judges
d. Magic markers
e. Masking tape
f. Index cards
g. Pencils – Enough for judges and superintendents
h. Adhesive tags for numbering participants
i. Note pads for each superintendent to mark down future improvements and suggestions
14. Clean and straighten up the judging, dressing, and waiting rooms.
15. Thank you letters or gifts are to be given to the Clothing Revue Judges
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Guidelines for Clothing Evaluations
Pointers for Evaluations with 4-H Members
Evaluations are an important but often neglected part of the 4-H clothing program. Here are some
pointers designed to assist you in planning and evaluating the clothing project with your 4-H club
member. The first section gives suggestions for conducting an evaluation discussion with a 4-H clothing
member. These pointers are designed to assist 4-H clothing leaders in planning and evaluating clothing
projects with 4-H club members.
Pointers for Evaluating with 4-H Clothing Members
If the leader works with the member throughout the project in planning, accomplishing, and evaluating
the 4-H member, the 4-H member will have a good idea at the end of the project of how successfully the
plan has worked. Evaluations should be a continuous process that takes place all during the project as
each step is accomplished. In this way, evaluation is a tool which helps the member learn as the project
progresses. This is not true if the evaluation is done only after the project is complete.
The following suggestions may help the leader in conducting meaningful evaluation discussions with
clothing members.
1. Try to choose pleasant surroundings that are free from noise and interruptions.
2. Help the members feel at ease by greeting each one warmly and conversing in a friendly manner.
3. Begin and end the evaluation with a positive approach—that is, find something about the project
that is successful and compliment the member.
4. Get the 4-H member to talk about the project.
5. Find out how the 4-H member feels about the project. Where does the 4-H member feel success
or limited success in the project?
6. Try not to talk at the 4-H member, but with the member. Lead the 4-H member into discovering
where the project has been successful or unsuccessful.
7. Help the 4-H member discover what could be done to improve the project. You might be surprised
to learn that the 4-H member has some excellent ideas for improving on the work that was done.
8. Try to have an open mind about methods and techniques. Don’t consider only one technique or
method as being acceptable.
9. “Consider individual capabilities when deciding on the results of a project. Guard against
accepting everything as being successful. When you think the 4-H member could improve upon
the work, explain how.
10. Consider the use for which garments are intended in evaluating construction techniques and
selection of pattern, fabric, trimming, and accessories.
11. Help the 4-H member to feel pride and accomplishment in project work.
12. Try to inspire the 4-H member for future work. Help the member learn to analyze work and plan
so that each project will be more successful than past experiences.
13. Remember that the development and growth of the member is a result of working with the
project, and is more important than the methods used or the results achieved in the project.
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14. Try not to be concerned as much with small details as you are with the project as a whole in
relation to each individual member.
15. Remember to be a good listener and be interested in why the member did what was done. You
may even learn something new.
16. Allow time during the discussion for the 4-H member to ask you questions.
The following questions may include some that a leader would use in an evaluation session with a 4-H
clothing member.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Why did you take this project?
What did you think you might learn in this project?
How much experience did you have before you started this project?
What did you like most about the project?
What did you like least about the project?
What did you do for the first time in this project?
Who helped you decide what your project would be?
Where did you get help?
What new things did you learn?
How will you use what you learned?
What would you like to learn next?
If you were to do the project again, would you do anything different?
How do you feel your project could be improved?
Did your project turn out as you planned? If not, how did it differ?
How does this garment fit in with other garments in your wardrobe?
Where do you plan to wear this garment?
What accessories are you planning or what accessories do you already have to wear with this
garment?
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Clothing Revue - Information for Participants
Items Eligible to be entered:
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Sewing I
o Simple Gathered Skirt
o Quick and Easy Tote Bag
Sewing II
o Handy Dandy Apron
o X-tra Special Shirt
o X-citing Pants or Shorts
o X-tra Special Shirt and X-citing Pants as one outfit
Mix and Match I
o An outfit of woven fabric, using an “easy to sew” pattern. Your outfit must include 3 of
the following:
 Gathers
 Collar without band
 Kimono sleeves
 Buttons and button holes
 In-seam pockets (2)
*Remember to include the pattern with the outfit for judging.*
**Disqualification will occur without the pattern. **
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Mix and Match II
o An outfit (2-3 pieces) of woven fabric, using a pattern of your choice. Your outfit must
include:
‐ A lapped zipper
And at least two of the following
‐ Set-in sleeves
‐ Attached waistband/Seamed waistline
‐ Sleeve band and continuous placket
‐ Pleats/gathers
‐ Darts
Let’s Make a T-Shirt
o T-shirt
Sew and Go
o Quick Sack
o Handy Duffle
o Super Duffle
o Jumbo Garment Bag
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Creative Touches
o Embellished Shirts
o Embellished Jacket
o Embellished Vest
o Embellished Pants
Serger Sewing
o Tote Bag
o T-shirt
o Running Shorts
Other important information:
1. Please fill out form 200 C-5, the 4-H Clothing Revue Information Sheet, and turn it into your
Home Economist or 4-H agent prior to District Contest and do not forget to attach swatches of
fabrics used.
2. Give a typed commentary to your Home Economist or 4-H Agent prior to District Contest. Besides
your NAME and the PROJECT YOU MADE, things you might want to mention include:
a. Age
b. Grade
c. School
d. Hobbies
e. Other 4-H projects/activities
f. Why you chose the outfit you did
g. What you will wear your outfit to
h. An interesting experience while making it, and so on.
Be creative and have fun with it. You should also ready your commentary out loud before
turning it in to make sure that it sounds good.
3. If you are doing Mix and Match I or Mix and Match II, please do not forget to attach the pattern
you used to your outfit. Make sure and put your name and county on it. Without your pattern,
the judges have no guidelines to judge your project on and you will be disqualified.
4. Please choose just one item from one project to enter (an exception to this is in Sewing II, where
you can choose to enter a shirt and matching pants to be judged as one outfit).
48 Southwest District Contest
Clothing Revue Information Sheet
Name: ___________________________
Age: ______
County: ___________________
Home Address: _____________________
City: _________________
Zip: ___________
Number of years in 4-H: _________
Your current 4-H Clothing Construction Project
Sew & Go
________Quick Sack
________Handy Duffle
________Super Duffle
________Jumbo Garment Bag
Sewing I
________Simple Gathered Skirt
________ Quick and Easy Tote Bag
Sewing II
________Handy Dandy Apron
________X-tra Special Shirt
________X-citing Pants or Shorts
Creative Touches
________Embellished Shirt
________Embellished Jacket
________Embellished Vest
________Embellished Pants
Mix and Match
________Mix and Match I
________Mix and Match II
Serger Sewing
________Tote Bag
________T-Shirt
________Running Shorts
Let’s Make a T-Shirt
________T-Shirt
Cost (Estimate or Actual)
Pattern: ________________________________ $_________
Fabric: _____________ yards @ $________/yd.
$_________
Notions: _______________________________ $_________
Total
$_________
Garment fiber content: ____________________________________
Fabric Type: Woven_______ Knitted: _______
Interfacing fiber content: _______Woven _______Non-woven
_______Fusible
Lining fiber content: Woven__________ Knitted_________
49 Fabric Description:
Attach a 3” x 3” swatch of EACH fabric used.
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Clothing Revue Form Page 2
Accessories to be worn with garment (shoes, belt, scarf, hat, jewelry, etc.)
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District Contest
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Project Area: ___________________
Name: ______________________________________
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County: _____________________________________
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Commentaries should be no longer than 1 1/2 minutes
Suggestions: Link the commentary to the Clothing Revue theme. Main points should refer to the garment
and its appropriateness for the wearer. Include interesting experiences that the sewer may have had in
making the outfit, where they have worn it, or why they made it. (When you give personal and 4-H
background over the years, you take away from the idea of the girl and her outfit.)
50 Southwest District Contest
Clothing Construction Project Summary
The following is a summary of the 4-H Clothing Construction projects, which are currenly available for
4-Hers. The projects, items to exhibit, learning and suggested age levels are listed. 4-Hers may enroll in
each of the novice/junior level prjects twice. Construction projects suggested for the second year of each
project are addressed with stars. *
PROJECT
Sewing 1:
“Sew Much Fun”
(Beginning Level)
EXHIBIT
(Use Woven Fabric)
* Sewing Tool kit
* Simple Gathered Skirt
* Quick and Easy Tote
Bag
LEARNINGS
Basic sewing
procedures for woven
fabric and uses of
sewing machine.
Sewing II:
“Sew Much More Fun”
(Novice/Junior Level)
(Use Woven Fabric)
* Patchwork Pillow
* Handy Dandy Apron
* X-tra Special Shirt
* X-citing Pants
Use of pattern and
selection of woven
fabric, more basic
sewing procedures.
Mix and Match I
(Novice/Junior Level)
* Two piece outfit using
woven fabric and
pattern of your choice,
which includes 3 of the
following:
Collar without a band,
faced neckline, pockets,
interfacing in front
placket/collar/ facing,
buttons and
buttonholes.
Should NOT include a
zipper.
* Sam, the Slinky Snake.
To use commercial
pattern, selected
construction
techniques, care for
garments and grooming
tips.
AGE LEVEL
9 to 13 years
+ Beginning Seniors
May entoll, but itens
cannot be entered in
the State Fashion
Revue.
9 to 13 years
+ Beginning Seniors
May enroll, but items
cannot be entered in
the State Fashion
Revue.
11 to 13 years
+ Beginning Seniors
May enroll, but items
cannot be entered in
the State Fashion
Revue.
Mix and Match II
(Junior Levele)
Two or three piece
outfit using woven
fabric and pattern of
your choice. MUST
include a lapped zipper.
Also include two of the
following:
Set-in sleeve, attached
waistband or seamed
waistline, darts, sleeve
bands and continuous
placket, gathers/pleats.
To use more detailed
construction
techniques, fabric
selection, firring of
garments and use of
accessories.
12 to 13 years
+ Beginning Seniors
May enroll, but items
cannot be entered in
the State Fashion
Revue.
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PROJECT
Lets Make a T-shirt
(Novice/Junior Level)
Sew ‘n Go
(All Age Levels)
Serger Sewing
(All Age Levels)
Senior Clothing
Construction I
(Seniors Only)
Senior Clothing
Construction II
(Seniors Only)
Clothing Self
Determined
(Only for seniors who
have completed Sr.
Clothing Construction I
and II.)
EXHIBIT
Simple T-shirt must
include:
Set in sleeves, round
neckline, finished with
ribbing, not center
front or back seam.
Novice & Junior Level:
Quick Sack, Handy
Duffle Bag
Senior Level:
Super Duffle Bag,
Jumbo Garment Bag
Novice/Junior Level:
Tissure Cover, Eyeglass
Cover, Book Cover, Tote
Bag, T-shirt, Running
Shorts, Half Slip
Senior Level:
T-Shirt, Dress, Scarf,
Place Mats and Napkins,
Fringed Skirt and
Shawl, Advanced
Garment, Advanced
project for home
Casual Wear
Coordinates
Dress-up Attire
(see project for specific
items)
Specialized Clothing
Formal Wear
Tailoring
Creative Design
(see project for specific
items)
Garment which
challenges advanced
4-Hers.
LEARNINGS
How to sew with single
or interlock knits and
ribbing.
Simple sewing
techniques for soft
luggage.
AGE LEVEL
11 to 13 years.
+ Beginning Seniors
may enroll, but items
cannot be entered in
the State Fashion
Revue.
10 to 19 years.
May not be modeled in
fashion revues, may be
exhibited at fairs.
Basic serger sewing
techniques, use of
variety threads.
10 to 19 years.
For Senior members –
only the fringed skirt
and shawl or an
advanced garment may
be modeled at state
fashion revue.
How to coordinate
wardrobe, selection and
use of specific types of
fabric, special finishing
techniques.
How to select fabrics
for specialty fashions,
clothing construction
techniques for formal
wear and tailoring,
design techniques for
draping, drafting, and
flat pattern.
Any new learning that
includes a new
technique or fabric for
the seamstress.
14 to 19 years ONLY.
16 to 19 years ONLY.
16 to 19 years ONLY.
NOTE: Fashion Magic outfits from the Wardrobe Planning, In the Marketplace and Clothing Coordination projects
may be modeled in the State Fashion Revue, but they are entered in the Fashion Magic Contest. Modeling a
coordinated outfit, an interview and a completed notebook are required. They are Senior Level Projects ONLY.
Wardrobe Planning must be completed first.
DICKSON, 2002
52 Southwest District Contest
Addendum
To 4-H Clothing Construction Project Summary
PROJECT
Creative Touches
(All Age Levels)
EXHIBIT
* Embellished Shirt –
denim, sweatshirt or
T-shirt
* Embellished Jacket
* Embellished Vest
* Embellished Pants
Accessories –Tote
Bag, Shoes, Hats or
Socks.
LEARNINGS
+Elements of Design
+Create and original
design using a purchase
garment embellished
with fabric, needlework,
or painted components:
- Applique
- Prairie paints
- YoYo’s
- Embroidery
- Fabric Painting
53 AGE LEVEL
Suggested Age Level:
11-19 years, some
sewing skill required.
Garments may be
modeled in fashion
revues. Garments and
accessories may be
exhibited at fairs.
Southwest District Contest
Fashion Revue Modeling Evaluation Sheet
Participant________________________________ Unit____________________ Score____________
County_____________________________________________
Selection
The 4-H Participant (40%)
* Posture
* Poise
* Grooming
* Attitude
* Make-up
The Outfit on the Participant
(40%)
* Becoming
* Fabric Texture
* Fabric Color
* Pattern Silhouette
* Fit
* Accessories
Construction – As it appears
on Participant (20%)
* Cutting/Stitching
* Facings
* Hems
* Closures
* Matching/Placement of
design
* Pressing
* Collar
* Sleeves
* Other (Specify)
N/A
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
Judge’s Name______________________________________________________
Date_____________________________
New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer. All programs are available to everyone
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
54 Southwest District Contest
Evaluation Sheet for Clothing Exhibits
Participant___________________________________ Unit ____________________________
County __________________________________________________Score________________
Selection
N/A
Well
Done
Good
Fabric
* Suitable
* Multiple fabrics coordinate
*Interfacing & supportive fabrics
coordinate
Notions
* Thread
* Buttons
* Trim
* Other
Condition
* Cleanliness
* Pressing
____ under pressed
____ over pressed
Construction
* Cut on Grain
* Matching of design
Facing
____trimming & grading seams
____clipping or notching curves
____under stitching
____better pressing
____being even at closure
____trimming & grading seams
____clipping or notching curves
____under stitching
____ better pressing
____ being even at closure
____ease correctly distributed
____underarm seam reinforced
____correct placement of set-in sleeve
Collar
Sleeves
Sleeve Finish
* Cuffs/Placket
____ease distributed evenly
____even in width
____sleeve opening lies smooth and flat
55 Could be improved by
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Selection
N/A
Well
Done
* Sleeve Hem
Good
Could be improved by
____correct edge finish
____correct distribution of ease
____even in width
____size of stitches
____stitched to point
____secure threads
____pressing in proper direction
____distributed evenly
____even in width
____size of stitches
____distance from edge
____stitching straight
____type thread
Darts
Gathers, pleats, tucks, bindings
Topstitching
Fasteners
* Hocks & eyes, snaps, other
____securely fastened
____correctly applied
____even in width
____buttonholes all the same size
____proper placement/spacing
____size suited to buttons
____accurate stitching & pressing
____method suited to fabric
____thread shank
____correctly applied
____correct application
____even stitching
____even in width
____correct lap
____interfaced
____correct application
____even in size
____placement
____correct seam finish
____correct application
____matching adjoining seams
____even in width
____distribution of ease
____size of stitches
____correct edge finish
* Buttonholes
*Buttons
*Zipper, placket
Waistline, skirt band, belt
Pockets
Seam & seams finishes
Hems
Other
Judge’s Name __________________________________________ Date_______________________
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Placing_______
Clothing Revue Evaluation Form
Number___________ Project enrolled in_____________________ Garment______________________
Name_____________________________ Age_______ County_________________________________
GENERAL APPEARANCE
I. Grooming and Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% __________
Is the total picture presented by the 4-Her attractive within the
current fashion without being faddish or lacking good taste? Has he/she
chosen current fashion which suits him/her personally? Are
accessories attractive and appropriate for the garment, the
contestant, and the occasion? Does the 4-Her practice good
posture? Is the 4-Her poised and well groomed?
Comments
II. Fit of garment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% __________
Garment fits properly, neither too loose nor too tight for current
fashion and comfort. No diagonal lines indication strain or wrong
lines? Darts properly placed? Pleats hang straight? Collar and
neckline fit smoothly?
SUBTOTAL__________
(40% possible)
CONSTRUCTION
I. Selection of Pattern, Fabric, Findings . . . . . . . . . . 20% ___________
Pattern suitable for the 4-Her and the occasion? Fabric right
(texture, color, design, weight) for the pattern, the contestant
the occasion? Notions in keeping with the fabric and pattern,
and of appropriate size and style?
II. Cleanliness and Pressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% ___________
Clean and well-pressed without evidence of being over-pressed?
III. Workmanship as It Affects the Finished Appearance
of the Garment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …… 20%___________
Grain line straight? Hand stitching (hem, facings, etc) inconspicuous
From the outside? Seams straight and flat, not puckered? Darts smooth?
Zipper or other plackets smooth and concealed? No visible bulk
affecting fit and appearance? Buttonholes even, properly placed,
neatly made? Belt well made? Fabric design matched, if necessary?
SUBTOTAL ___________
(60% possible)
TOTAL_______________
(100% possible)
57 Southwest District Contest
Consumer Decision Making Contest
In addition to the guidelines listed in the 4-H Decision Making Bulletin, the following rules and
instructions apply to the Southwest District and supersede the bulletin:
1.
A total of four (4) classes will be judged and selected from the Consumer Decision Making Contest
Handbook.
2. Novice Division will give reasons in one class.
3. Junior Division oral reasons will be given on two classes with two minutes allowed for reasons on the
class. Contestants will not be allowed to look at class when giving reasons but will be allowed to
decide on the class on which reasons will be given.
4. A total of four (4) items will make a class.
References and materials are listed in the Consumer Decision Making Contest Handbook
(100 H-12)
Score Sheets: 300 D-8 and 200 D-9
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2016 Consumer Decision Making Classes:
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Backpacks
Toys
Bicycles
Healthy Snacks
Jeans
Cleaning Products
Reasons will be given on:
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Healthy Snacks
Backpacks
Study Guide can be found here:
http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/documents/cdm‐study‐guides‐2016‐2018.pdf 58 Southwest District Contest
Appendix B
300.D-8
Consumer Decision Making
Score Sheet for Oral Reasons
Contestant’s No. __________________________
Class _________________________________
Possible Score
Contestant Score
1. Accurate and clear statements
20
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2. Information given
15
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15
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(Comparisons which justify placing)
(How well the contestant knows the
Standards of a class)
3.
Delivery
(How well the ideas are organized and
stated; use of descriptive vocabulary
and correct English)
Total possible
50
Total Scored
______________
4. Time
(A maximum deduction of 5 points for
going over 2 minutes)
Possible deduction (______)
Final Total
_______________
New Mexico State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. New Mexico State University and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
59 Southwest District Contest
Introduction
The Consumer Decision Making Contest
teaches how to observe, compare and make
decisions based on facts collected. It also
provides experience in organizing thoughts
and defending decisions with oral reasons
In this contest, 4-Hers learn to rank articles
or products over others based on standards
and quality. 4-Hers will evaluate consumer
items and tell why they think one is better
than another.
Definitions
Contestant – Participant in a contest.
Contestant’s number – The number
assigned to a contestant during registration
and used as identification throughout the
contest. This is used rather than the
contestant’s name.
Class – The articles of one kind to be judged.
Four similar products make a class. For
example: four sleeping bags, four checks,
four toys, or four snacks.
How the Contest Works
The judging contest will begin with
registration and an explanation of how the
contest will proceed. It is important to be
one time.
Contestants will make consumer decisions
by deciding which item in each class is best,
second best, etc., for the given situation. The
number and kind of classes may vary from
one contest to another. Generally, county
contests have four classes. The state contest
uses six classes. At the county and district
contest oral reasons may be given on either
one or two classes. The state contest requires
two sets of oral reasons.
A specified amount of time is allowed to
place each class. The contest superintendent
will set the amount of time, generally eight
to twelve minutes per class.
After placing all the classes, there will be
time to study notes. Then oral reasons are
given to a judge explaining why the class
was placed in that order. Scores are given on
placement of classes and oral reasons.
After the scores have been tabulated, a
judge or superintendent will explain how the
classes were officially placed.
Situation statement – For each class, a
problem is presented. This problem describes
a hypothetical set of circumstances. To place
a class, consider which item is the best for
the situation described.
Placing – The contestant examines the
articles in class and ranks which is best,
second best, third best, and poorest. This
process is called placing.
Placing card – A placing card is a scorecard
with the name of the class and the
contestant number. The placing card has a
listing of all possible combinations in which
a class of four items can be placed or
ranked. The score is determined on how
accurately the items are ranked.
Standards - Information or criteria on which
items are judged.
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Scoring
Before the contest, each contestant will
receive a placing card for each class. If the
cards are not already numbered, instructions
will be given for numbering. (See the sample
Placing Care for 4-H Judging Events in
Appendix A.) The placing card has a listing of
all possible combinations in which a class of
four items can be placed. Find the correct
placing and put a check mark to the right of
it.
For example, if the contestant places item 3
first, item 4 second, item 1 third, and item 2
last, then place a check mark beside 3, 4, 1, 2
on the placing card. A score of 50 points is
given if it is placed correctly. If errors are
made, the score is determined in proportion
to the seriousness of the errors. The judge
decides the correct placing of the class and
determines the cut that should be used for
grading the placing cards. See definition of
cuts. After placing each class, turn in the
card to the person in charge.
Points are also given for oral reasons. The
judge scores on accuracy, information
presented and delivery. Fifty is the highest
possible score for one set of oral reasons.
(See Appendix B for a sample of the
Consumer Decision Making Contest Score
Sheet for Oral Reasons.)
The total score will be the sum of points for
each class plus the points for reasons.
Suppose the contest has four classes and the
contestant received scores of 45, 40, 50, and
35. The reasons score was 40. The total score
for the contest would be 210 out of the
possible score of 250.
Contestants can compete in the contest in
two ways: as a team or as an individual. A
team consists of 3 or 4 members.
The team score will be the total of the three
highest scores. Individuals and all team
members compete for the high point score.
Cuts – A numerical value assigned to
distinguish the amount of difference
between the top pair, the middle pair, and
the bottom pair. This amount can range
from one to ten points. The cut is then
subtracted from the total score when the
contestant’s placing is incorrect.
Oral reasons – An explanation of why the
articles are placed as they are. An official
will listen to the reasons and will score on
accuracy, information present, and delivery.
Placing
Before the contest, study standards for the
classes.
Each class will have four similar items.
Contestants should, red the situation, look
over the entire class carefully, then decide
on how to place the four articles. They
should make a decision within the time limit
based on both the situation statement and
the standards. If the situation indicates a
price limit, add tax. Then rank the items best,
second best, third best, and poorest.
Example using the situation statement: In a
class of toys, a dart game may sound like
fun. But, based on the situation, the toy is
for a five-year0old and darts are too
dangerous for a child of five.
Example using standards: For the place
setting class, you may like the knife, fork and
spoon placed to the right side of the plate.
However, the decision must be based on
given standards which say forks are placed
to the left of the plate and the knife and
spoon are placed to the right.
Taking Notes
Contestants should make notes on the
classes that require reasons. These classes
will be announced before the contest.
As they place the class they should make a
set of notes to help recall details. Notes
should be short, simple and easy to use.
Small cards will be provided for notes.
Remember, most contestants take too many
notes. An example of notes is shown on page
five of this book.
Classes: Six Classes for the annual state contest will be announced by the Contest Superintendent each January. 61 Southwest District Contest
Oral Reasons
In this contest, reasons explaining why the
items were ranked first, second, third, and
fourth (based on situation statement and
standards) are given to a judge. Two minutes
are allowed to present reasons to the judge.
It usually takes less than two minutes.
The key to success in giving reasons is
practice. This is the only way to develop a
good, smooth delivery. Practice aloud with
someone listening. Give reasons pleasantly,
and make them easy to understand. Have a
clear mental picture of the entire class and
know the differences between the items to
tell why they were in that order. Remember,
decisions are based on both the situation
statement and specific standards.
Contestants are allowed to take a note card
with them when they give reasons. However,
only use it as a cue card. DO NOT READ notes
to the judge.
Good organization makes a set of reasons
easy to follow. One way to organize reasons
is to divide a class of four items into three
pairs: a top pair, a middle pair, and a set
bottom pair. Here is a basic outline for a set
of reasons.
First is the introduction. Contestants give
their contestant number, the name of the
class, and how they placed it. For example,
Good afternoon, I am contestant 7a. In the
class of toys, I placed the etch-a-sketch
first; the ball second, the push toy third and
the view master last.
Next, present reasons. Tell why one product
was placed over another. Present reasons
using pairs.
Although I placed number 3 first because
the price and creative value were the most
suitable for the situation. I grant number 3
might not hold his interest after some time.
Give reasons for placing the first choice
over the second choice using comparative
terms. Make the comparison as complete as
possible.
I placed number 3 over number 4, the
baseball, because it takes two people to
play ball. Number 3 can be used alone.
If the second choice has any advantages
over the first choice, grant them at this time.
I grant that number 4 is probably a more
popular toy but it cannot be used indoors or
outside during bad weather.
Use the same procedure on the middle and
bottom pairs. The contestant can introduce
these two pairs by saying:
In the middle pair, I placed number 4 over
the push toy, number 1, because… and in
the bottom pair, I placed number 1 over the
view master number 2 because…
With this organization, contestants can
follow the same procedure in discussing
each pair.
Middle Pair
Give reasons for placing the second choice
over the third choice.
Grant that the third choice has advantages
over the second.
Bottom Pair
Give reasons for placing the third choice
over the last choice.
Grant that the last item may have
advantages over the third choice.
In the closing statement repeat the
name of the class and the ranking: For these
reasons, I placed this class of toys 3, 4, 1, 2.
The judge may ask questions about the
class. Answer them as correctly as possible.
Top Pair
Contestants tell the most important reasons
for placing the top choice first.
I placed number 3, the etch-a-sketch, first
because it can be enjoyed by an eight year
old who has no brothers and sisters.
These characteristics were mentioned in the
situation statement.
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Sample of Oral Reasons on a Class of Lamps
The following example illustrates an
entire set of reasons for a class of lamps.
Good afternoon, I am contestant
number 10b. In the class of lamps, I placed the
table lamp first; the drafting lamp second, the
small dresser lamp third and the high intensity
lamp last.
Pointers
Contestants should learn to use the proper terms
for comparison when organizing a set of reasons.
Avoid such words as good, nice and better. They
are too general for comparisons. Be specific.
Avoid the phrase I like. Use specific terms that
relate to the standards or the situation rather
than personal preferences. Make reasons short
and definite.
When giving oral reasons contestants
should remember to:
• Stand erect in front of the judge.
• Establish eye contact with the judge.
• Be neat and clean.
• Avoid chewing gum or wearing a cap
or hat.
• Present the set of reasons in two
minutes or less.
• Speak loud enough to be understood
without shouting or talking too rapidly.
• Vary the voice so that important
Points are emphasized.
• Use correct enunciation,
pronunciation, and grammar.
• Use comparative terms when justifying
the placing's.
I placed number 2, the table lamp, first
because the design, sturdy construction and
color are suitable for the study situation. The
shade is shaped to distribute a maximum
amount of light for the task of studying. The
base is solid and flat to prevent tipping, and the
150-watt bulb is adequate for the task. The
construction of this lamp is superior to that of
the other lamps.
I placed number 2 over number 4, the
drafting lamp, because it has a diffuser and the
three-way switch provides flexibility.
I placed number 4 over number 3, the
small dresser lamp, because it is taller than the
dresser lamp which allows it to shed light over a
larger surface. It also has a higher wattage light
bulb. I grant that the dresser lamp has a white
lined shade to disperse light through the shade.
I placed number 3 over number 1, the
high intensity lamp, because it has a shade that
is open at both the top and bottom.
I placed number 1 last because it
focuses an intense beam of light upon a small
surface, which can cause eyestrain when
reading. For these reasons I placed this class of
lamps 2, 4, 3, 1.
Reference: Oral Reasons Video.
NMSU - Agricultural Communications.
Sample of notes for a class of lamps.
63 Southwest District Contest
Consumer Decision Making Contest – Superintendents Guidelines
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The Consumer Decision Making Contest
is a fun judging event which enables 4-H'ers to
learn more about making choices in the
marketplace. When organizing a contest,
remember to make it an enjoyable experience for
4-H'ers. In doing so participation will increase.
Take time to organize the contest. The following
are some suggestions to help organize the
contest.
Calculators for tabulation that includes
a number (one through four) and the
item name.
3. Classes to be judged
First, determine the number and kind of
classes to be judged. Classes and class standard
for the state contest will be announced each
January. Each of the four items in a class should
be selected so there is some important
difference between each article. In a regular
contest, four to six classes are judged.
Arrange to borrow items from retailers
or friends or use items from your home. If items
are not new, inform the contestants so normal
wear and tear isn't a factor in their decision.
Advanced Preparation for the Contest
1. Persons to Assist
 Superintendent (Extension
Agent or leader)
 Judges to hear reasons (Locate reasons
judges in separate rooms so contestants
cannot hear other contestants giving
reasons)
 Volunteers to help with registration.
 Tabulators to calculate placing and
reason scores (They need to be familiar
with the use of a Hormel Slide)
 Timekeeper
 Runner to take placing cards to
tabulators.
4. Situation Statement
Each class should have a hypothetical
problem presented in a situation statement
written by the contest superintendent. The
situation should give information which will
enable the contestant to make a consumer
decision. A buying problem should indicate who
is buying the product, the buyer's age, budget
allowance for purchase and use of the product
after purchase.
2. Equipment
 Sufficient room to work without
interference.
 Final score sheets
 Tables that are numbered (one class per
table).
 A Hormel Slide for tabulation.
 Pencils and placing cards (Each
contestant will receive one card for each
class to be judged).
 Stop watches or timing devices: one for
the timekeeper and one for each reasons
judge.
 Cards for taking notes.
 Contestant badges.
 Four items for each class to be judged.
 One situation statement for each class
 Labels for each class item
Following is a sample situation
statement for a class of toys:
Jane, 16, will purchase a toy for her
five-year-old nephew, Tom, who lives in New
York. The toy, a birthday present, will be mailed.
Tom is an only child and lives with his family in
an apartment. Tom has a vivid imagination and
enjoys creative play. Select a toy for Tom. Jane
has $5 to spend.
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2. Preparing the Contestants
a) Record the name and county of
contestants and give each a badge.
b) Give each contestant a pencil, a
placing card for each class, to be
judged, and a card for taking notes.
c) Divide the contestants into groups so
that an equal number will judge at each
class. Team members should not be in
the same group.
5. Assign Contest Numbers
Contestants can enter the contest as a
team (three or four persons per team) or as an
individual. Assign a contestant number to each
team member or individual as shown below.
Each team has the same number and the team
members are designated by letter.
EX:
Star
Club
Cactus
Club
Hill
Club
Contestant
Number
1A
1B
1C
2A
2B
2C
3A
3B
Contestant
Name
Betty Doe Team
Ann Jones
Jo Martin
Sam White
Bill Snow
Steve Fry
Becky Law Individual
Pattie Rey Individual
3. Instructing the Contestants
a) Explain that the contestant number is
to be used on the placing cards
throughout the contest instead of their
names. Have contestants write their
number and the name of the class to be
judged on all placing cards before
beginning the contest. The contestant
number should also be used when
giving oral reasons, instead of their
name.
b) Explain the system of rotating groups.
The system of group rotation will vary
in county and state contests. Group A
will judge toys, B will judge snacks and
so on. At the end of the allotted time,
the groups will change places. Continue
to rotate groups until all classes have
been judged.
c) Explain that each contestant will hand
the placing card to the timer after they
finish judging each class. The timer will
send the cards to the tabulators for
scoring.
d) Announce the amount of time allowed
for judging each class. A two-minute
warning is given before the time is up.
At state contest eight minutes are
allowed for each class.
e) Ask contestants to handle the products
carefully so that the quality will not be
changed or the labels removed. Place
setting items should not be touched.
At registration, give each contestant a
badge with his/her contestant number and
letter.
6. Prepare Classes to be judged
Label the articles of each class 1, 2, 3,
and 4 without regard to quality and include and
item name such as jeans or toys. For checks and
place settings only a number is needed. Add a
price tag to each item if necessary. For
comparison, arrange the four articles of a class
conveniently close together on a table in good
light.
Conducting the Contest
1. Placing the Classes
a) Ask judges to review the classes before
the contest so they are familiar with
the official placing of each class. The
official placing record should be kept
by the superintendent.
b) Do not allow the contestants to see the
classes until the contest begins.
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b) Placing's: Tabulators refer to the
Hormel Slide to determine the point
value of each placing.
c) Team score: A team consists of three or
four members. The team score will be
the total of the three highest scores. If
a county does not have a team, they
may bring one or two individuals who
may compete. Individuals, as well as
team members compete for high point.
d) Tie breakers: The winner of the tie
breaker is the highest individual or
team total reasons score. If there is still
a tie, the score for a class designated
before the contest, will be used.
f)
Emphasize to contestants there is to be
no talking during the contest. They
cannot leave the room during placing.
g) Explain the rotation procedure for
reasons. Two minutes are allowed for
each set of reasons.
h) At the end of the contest, the judge or
superintendent will be available to
discuss the official placing.
4. Scoring
The Consumer Decision Making Contest
allows 50 points for a perfect placing on each
class and 50 points for each set of reasons.
Reasons are usually given on two classes.
a) Reasons: Grading reasons is something
that requires careful handling on the
part of the judging. The judge must
examine the classes before hearing the
reasons, and must have the classes and
the official placing clearly in mind.
Judges enter scores on the consumer
Decision Making Contest Score Sheet
for Oral Reasons, 300 D-8. See
Appendix B.
5.
Summarizing Results
Scores will be placed on the contestant's
cards and totaled. The scores are then
transferred from the cards to the final score
sheet, 4-H Judging Contest Sheet (200 D-10).
See Appendix C.
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Appendix A
Placing Card for 4-H Judging Events
200.D-9
200.D-9
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
A
B
1234
1243
C
1324
D
E
1342
1423
F
1432
G
2134
H
2143
I
2314
Contestant No. ___________
J
K
2341
2413
Placing Score ___________
L
2431
M
3124
N
3142
O
P
3241
3214
Q
3412
R
3421
S
4123
T
4132
U
V
4213
4231
W
4312
X
4321
Placing Card for 4-H
Judging Events
Class ___________________
Reasons Score ___________
Total Score
___________
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Appendix C
4-H Judging Contest Sheet
200. D-10
New Mexico State University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
COUNTY____________________________
JUNIOR____________________________
______________________________
YEAR: _________________
(CONTEST)
SENIOR____________________________
TEAM NUMBER: ___________________
INDIVIDUALS:
4-H JUDGING CONTEST SHEET
A:
B:
C:
D:
NUMBER
CLASS
I
CLASS
II
CLASS III
CLASS IV
CLASS
V
CLASS VI
CLASS VII
CLASS VIII
CLASS IX
CLASS
X
CLASS XI
CLASS
XII
TOTALS
INDV.
RANK
A
B
C
D
TOTALS
New Mexico State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
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RANK
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Consumer Decision Making Score Card
Participant’s Name __________________________________
Participant’s No. ____________________________________
County _________________________
CLASS 1
CLASS 2
CLASS 3
CLASS 4
CLASS 5
CLASS 6
Class Name
Class Name
Class Name
Class Name
Class Name
Class Name
Placing’s
Check
Placing’s
Check
Placing’s
Check
Placing’s
Check
Placing’s
Check
Placing’s
Check
Placing
Placing
Placing
Placing
Placing
Placing
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 1
SCORE
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 2
SCORE
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 3
SCORE
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 4
SCORE
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 5
SCORE
1-2-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-2
1-4-2-3
2-1-3-4
2-1-4-3
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
2-4-1-3
2-4-3-1
3-1-2-4
3-1-4-2
3-2-1-4
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
4-1-2-3
4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
4-3-2-1
CLASS 6
SCORE
Reasons Score ____________________________
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Favorite Food Show
Member’s Guide
The Favorite Food Show is to give you a chance to exhibit a favorite food you have learned to prepare this
year and to tell how and why the food you exhibit makes a difference in you. It is also a chance for you to
show your parents, your friends, and other club members what you have learned during the year. You will
enjoy this project more after you have exhibited your favorite food at the show.
You, your leader, and other members will need to make some plans for the food show in order to make it
a good show.
To exhibit in the Favorite Food Show you will:
A. Select your favorite recipe from one of the following groups:
Snacks
Breads
Sandwiches
Salads
Vegetable Plates
Drinks
Fruits
Main Dish
You Have studied each of these groups during the year. You may want to prepare one of the new
recipes you have discovered rather than the recipe given in your project book.
B. Practice preparing the recipe until you are sure a good product will be made each time.
C. On the day of the Favorite Food Show, exhibit your prepared favorite food along wit the recipe
and what it might be served with and when.
D. Show the food on a card table with the appropriate table setting and a centerpiece.
E. Be able to tell the judge and others how to prepare and serve the food wand why this food makes
a difference to good health. Then tell them why you selected the dishes, cloth, silverware, and
centerpiece you are exhibiting.
F.
You will be scored with the Scorecard 300 E-27
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Favorite Food Show Planning Guide
A Favorite Food Show is made up of a display by an individual member of one favorite food.
It may be open to all groups as beginner, junior, and advanced; or it may be held for a certain group as
beginners, if it fits into the county program and there is a need for something new or different.
The display for each member is made on a small table, such as a card table. The member should have a
place set for one person with appropriate table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware and a centerpiece.
The Favorite Food Show is intended to meet these objectives:
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide the member an experience in planning, preparing, and serving food as part of a meal
or snack.
2. To give the member an opportunity for self-expression, both verbally and visually.
3. To provide leaders a teaching technique and members an opportunity to show what they have
learned.
WHAT THE MEMBER SHOULD DO
1. Select a tested recipe from a reliable cookbook, 4-H foods bulletins, or other dependable sources.
2. Practice preparing the favorite recipe until it can be done easily and a good product is achieved.
Be able to tell how it is done, if asked. 0riginality is encouraged, especially for advanced members.
Put the recipe on an 8 ½ X 11 inch poster.
3. Plan a menu for the family where the meal or snack includes the favorite food.
Put the menu on an 8 ½ X 11 inch poster.
4. Plan for table covering or placemat, dishes, glassware, silverware, and a centerpiece to use for
displaying the food. Magazines and books on design can serve as help in making an attractive
centerpiece for the table. On the day of the Favorite Food Show, set up the display including the
recipe and menu posters. Each member should bring his/her own card table.
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Evaluation
Leaders are encouraged to work with members in preparation for the Favorite Food Show. Members
should be encouraged to evaluate their own work.
At the Favorite Food Show a critique or critical discussion will be held with each contestant. The leader,
homemaker, home economics teacher or others who are serving as the critic or discussion leader will ask
questions which test the entrant's understanding of the preparation and nutritional value of their favorite
food and menu. The entrant should be able to say something about the choices of accessories for serving
the favorite food. Use the "Favorite Food Check Sheet" for each member and discuss various points as
needed.
The person in charge of the critique should be chosen for an understanding of girls and boys, as well as,
knowledge of foods and nutrition.
Comments and interviewing of participants will help 4-H'ers learn how they can make their best better.
Invite and encourage the public to attend Favorite Food Show, to visit the displays, and ask the members
questions.
WAYS THE FAVORITE FOOD SHOW MIGHT FIT INTO A COUNTY PROGRAM
1. Substitute for foods exhibits at county fair.
It could be in connection with the fair or prior to it. It may be part of Achievement Days or
even a special day.
2. Finale to 4-H year for foods members.
This could be a local event within each club. Perhaps make a family/club social event out of
it.
3. 4-H Tour
This is an attractive way to show foods on tour. At the end of the tour foods might be used
for lunch, if possible.
4. A community event.
Invite families, friends, local donors and friends of 4-H. Perhaps serve refreshments. Make a
real "show" of it!
5. A means of project training for both leaders and members.
Ask each leader to bring a favorite bread, salad, or some specific type of food.
This could be a basis for discussion of food values, menus, table settings; and perhaps such things as food
storage, preparation methods, management, etc. Each leader could be prepared to tell certain facts about
the food he/she brought. Teach leaders to be Favorite Food Show discussion leaders.
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300.E-27 (R-2005)
Favorite Food Show Score Card
Name of Contestant ______________________________ County _________________ Placing ____
Contestant # ________
Total Score _______ (180 pts.)
Total from all Judges ________
Name of Favorite Food _______________________________________________________________
JUDGING CRITERIA
I. THE EXHIBITOR
8-10 Pts 6-7 Pts 3-5 Pts 0-2 Pts
Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Understands USDA MyPlate
Knows Favorite Food nutrients and their
functions
Understands Favorite Food preparation
Communication skills; poise
Personal appearance: neat & well groomed
II. THE FAVORITE FOOD
Level of skill required to prepare
Attractively displayed
Appealing combination of flavors, textures
and colors
Overall quality of Favorite Food
Food safety practiced
III. THE MENU
Suitable for Favorite Food and occasion
Variety of flavors, texture, color,
temperature, and shape
Nutritionally sound, follows My Pyramid
suggestions
IV. Table Setting and Display
Appropriate for foods served
Correct placement of table setting items
for the Favorite Food
Menu Poster: correct size, neat, attractive,
with full day’s menu.
Recipe Poster: correct size, neat, attractive,
list of ingredients, amounts, directions,
number of servings, costs per serving,
calories per serving
Overall attractiveness, display area neat
and clean
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Comments
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Favorite Food Show – Kitchen Practices Score Card
Name of Contestant ________________________________ County______________________________
Contestant # _________________ Total Score _________________ (5 points possible)
Food Safety Practices
Kitchen Practice
(2 Points)
Cooperation with Others
(1 point)
Self-Sufficiency
(1 point)
Clean-up
(1 point)
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Southwest District Contest
Hippology
Hippology is an activity that can make learning fun for 4-H members, by letting them exhibit their
knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry in a friendly but competitive setting.
The Hippology Contest has three (3) different phases:
1) Examination Phase
2) Station Phase
3) Judging Phase.
I.
CONTESTANTS AND ELIGIBILITY
A. Counties competing in the Hippology Contest may enter two (2) teams of not more than four or
less than three members. Teams of less than three members will compete as individuals only. On
teams where there are four members, all will compete, but the member receiving the lowest
overall score will be automatically declared the alternate. The scores of the alternate will not be
included in any of the team totals, but will be considered in making all individual awards. Teams
consisting of three members will have no alternate, and all members' scores will count in
determining individual and team awards.
B. Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H during the current year in the county they are representing.
II.
THE CONTEST
1. Examination Phase – 200 points – this phase of the contest will include, but is not limited to:
a. Written Exam: All answers will be recorded on the contestant's scantron form, or test
sheet. It is the contestant's responsibility to make sure that the exam is correctly filled in
and legible. (100 pts)
b. Projected slides to be identified as to breed, color, color pattern, activity. (50 pts)
c.
Anatomy which may include external anatomy and anatomy of the foot for novices.
Juniors may also be tested on skeleton anatomy. (50 pts)
2. Station Phase -- 200 points -- this phase will consist of a series of stations or tables where all
contestants will respond to the requirements of the station. Students will have a maximum time
limit of one (1) hour to complete this portion of the contest. All answers will be recorded on the
contestant's scantron form, or test sheet. It is the contestant's responsibility to make sure that the
sheet is correctly filled in and legible. Examples of stations which may be used include:
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a. Identification of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Various types of saddles (actual or pictures) and parts of saddles.
Tack, bits, bridles, horse shoes and parts of shoes. Tools and equipment.
Blemishes and unsoundness’s.
Optimal pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature for a horse at rest.
3. Judging Phase -- 200 points -- contestants will be required to place at least four (4) classes
consisting of two (2) halter or conformation classes and two (2) performance classes. Every effort
will be made to use the same horses as are being used in the judging contest, with the placing to
be simultaneous with contestants in the judging contest, with the same official placing and cuts
as apply to the judging contest. In extreme emergency, pictorial, video and/or classes may be used,
in which case they would be especially prepared for the event.
III.
TIE-BREAKING
All ties overall, individual and team, will be broken using the following sequence:
1. Examination scores, 2. Station scores, 3. Judging scores
Ties within any phase are to be broken using the overall score first and then the same sequence as above.
If further tie breaking is needed, the scores at each station, in order may be used.
IV.
AWARDS
First through fifth place team and individual ribbons will be awarded. Plaques will be awarded to the high
point team and high point individual. Medals will be awarded to the high point team members.
V.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
All the information covered in this contest may be found in one or more of the following publications:

Evans The Horse – Evans, Borton, Hintz, and Van Vleck. Second Edition.
W. H. Freeman and Company, 660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
94104. (415) 391-5870

AYHC Horse Industry Handbooks – by the American Youth Horse Council;
American Youth Horse Council, 4093-A Iron Works Pike,
Lexington, KY 40511-8434
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Horse Judging
1. Depending on the availability of horses in Host County, the contest will consist of at least three
Halter Classes plus one Pleasure and one Western Riding Class with each class made up of four (4)
horses of any breeds. Mares and geldings may be mixed if necessary to form a class.
2. Teams in the Novice age group will give reasons on one class which will be a Halter Class. Two
minutes will be allowed for reasons.
3. Teams in the Junior age group will give oral reasons on two classes, preferably 1 halter and 1
performance. Two minutes will be allowed for reasons.
Performance Classes may be the following:
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Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
Hunter Under Saddle
English Equitation
Western Riding
Reining
Trail
4. Contestants will be given 15 minutes to place a class.
5. While judging, the contestants will confer with no one except the group leader or superintendent
of the contest.
6. Use Scorecard 200 D-9
7. Use 4-H Judging Contest Sheet 200 D-10
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2016 4-H Horse Show – General Information
I.
DETERMINATION OF ELIEGIBILITY AND APPROPRIATE AGE DIVISION
All contestants must be bona fide 4-H members in New Mexico, enrolled in a 4-H horse project for
the current 4-H program year, and in good standing. Each contestant must enter their appropriate
age group as follows:



Novice: Ages 9 through 11. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 9th birthday or be 8
years old and in third grade but cannot be in the 6th grand and have passed his/her 12th
birthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
Junior: Ages 12 through 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12th birthday or be 11
years old and in the 6th grade but cannot be in 8th grade and have passed his/her 14th birthday
prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
Senior: Ages 14 through 18. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14th birthday or be 13
years old and in the 8th grade but cannot have passed his/her 19th birthday by January 1 of
the current 4-H program year.
A horse may be ridden in only one age division in each class, Novice, Junior, or Senior, and the horse
cannot be shown in the other two age divisions. Horses entered in the show must be a project of the
4-H member. The 4-H member must have a horse or pony that he/she manages at least 75% of the
time, and has full access to use of the horse. For project purposes, management is considered to
include feeding, grooming, exercising, training, and stall maintenance. The 4-H member is not allowed
under any circumstances to exhibit stallions at any 4-H hors event. The 4-H member must file an
identification certificate for his/her horse with the county extension office by May 1st of the current
4-H program year. Although horses are not required to be registered with any breed association, it is
recommended that the 4-H member has documentation verifying the identity and ownership of the
horse. (e.g., registration certificate, New Mexico brand inspection transport permit, etc.)
II.
CONDUCT OF CLASSES AND SHOW MANAGEMENT
Show management must offer novice, junior, and senior divisions for the following classes (see
exception for reining) at an approved 4-H show. These classes (and associated courses, patterns,
equipment requirements, arena requirements, etc.) will be conducted and judged according to the
rules printed in the most current handbook of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) in
Amarillo, TX. The hand book is available online at www.aqha.com. It is advised that any other 4-H
classes offered outside of these be governed by AQHA rules for that particular class. For those classes
not specifically included in the AQHA rules, the horse show judge is the final authority on how that
particular class should be conducted and judged. Furthermore, the horse show judge is the final
authority for interpreting AQHA rules as they apply to conduct of a show. In the event of inclement
weather, the horse show judge is the final authority on determining which classes can safely be held.
If a class is not conducted due to the judge’s ruling, then no points will be awarded for that class. For
classes listed below, the current AQHA rule book will be used.
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Showmanship at Halter
Hunter Under Saddle
Reining: Seniors only
Western Pleasure
Hunt Seat Equitation
Barrel Racing
Western Horsemanship
Hunter Hack Trail
Pole Bending
Fence height requirements for these classes are:
Novice – 15” to 18”
Junior – 24” to 27”
Senior – 27” to 33”
Upon accepting the judging assignment, the horse show management should send a copy of these
rules to the judge. Furthermore, the horse show management should have a copy of these rules
and the current year’s AQHA rule book on hand at the show for review.
III.
4-H HORSE SHOW DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS AND USE OF PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT (TO BE
ENFORCED AT ALL SHOWS)
Showmanship and Western Performance Events
 Only dark blue or black jeans are permitted. Long sleeved shirt tucked into pants. Long sleeved
shirt is defined as a western style long sleeve shirt with buttons or snaps down the front. The
shirt will have a fold down collar that can have a button. NO SWEAT SHIRTS, TURTLENECKS,
“SLINKIES”, T-SHIRTS, PULLOVER SWEARTERS, OR VESTS. Per AQHA rules, judges, at their
discretion, may authorize adjustments to attire due to weather-related conditions.
 Ties, scarves and gloves are optional.
 Western hats, or ASTM/SEI approved helmet, must be worn in ALL Western classes. A western
hat or helmet must be worn during Barrel Racing and Pole Bending in accordance with AQHA
rules.
 NO CHAPS except in Reining where chaps are optional
Appropriate Hunt Seat class attire will be per current AQHA Rule Book.
 For a list of prohibited equipment, consult the AQHA Rule Book.
It is recommended that show management designate someone to assist the horse show judge as an
equipment and attire judge. This person should be knowledgeable in the rules provided herein and call
to the attention of the horse show judge any suspected violations of the dress code and /or use of
prohibited equipment before final placing of the individual in that class or go round. The horse show
judge is the final authority on whether or not the dress code has been violated and/or prohibited
equipment has been used. Violation of these rules will be cause for disqualification for that particular
class. Per AQHA rule book, one the judge has marked the placing card, there shall be no changing of
the judge’s record.
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Southwest District Contest
DETERMINATION OF ALL-AROUND AWARDS
 Classes in the age divisions of Novice, Junior and Senior without an asterisk (*) on the entry form
will count toward High Point and Reserve High Point awards.
 The point system will be a modified point system based on AQHA rules and regulations. This will
be based off of 6 points for a full class. This means a class with 6 or more entries. Points will be
awarded: 1st– 6 points; 2nd– 5 points; 3rd– 4 points; 4th– 3 points; 5th– 2 points; 6th– 1 point.
 If a class has 6 or less entries, then points should be given for the number of entries. Ex: if novice
showmanship at halter has only 4 entries, then 1st place would receive 4 points; 2nd– 3 points;
3rd – 2 points; 4th – 1 point.
 The winner is determined by adding the points earned by each contestant and each horse in
which s/he has placed in the top six. Points are compiled on a one-horse, on 4-H member basis.
 In the event of a tie, the order of the tie breakers will be: (1) earned pints in the greatest number
of events, (2) earned the most points in the riding classes, (3) greatest # of first places, (4) coin
toss.
No refunds will be given except in the case of a written doctor or veterinarian’s excuse. In these cases,
refunds will be mailed out after the show, Scratched classes are not refundable. No substitution of
classes will be allowed.
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Horticulture
The objective of the 4-H Horticulture contest is to educate 4-H members, by identification, to recognize
fruits, vegetables, nuts, flower and foliage plants found in most grocery stores, florists, garden centers and
nurseries. The contest will include a section on judging fruits and vegetables for juniors and an additional
landscape/nursery plant judging and identification for seniors. This will give 4-H members a chance to
learn how to pick out the best fruits, vegetables, nuts and plants for themselves.
NOVICE
A. Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Identification (150 points)
There will be 30 fresh and/or artificial specimens chosen from a list of 42 fruits, vegetables and
nuts. Each incorrectly identified will be minus five points.
B. Foliage Plant and Flower Identification (50 points)
There will be ten live and/or artificial foliage plants (houseplants) and flower specimens to
identify. These will be chosen from a list of 13 foliage and flower plants. The contestant will
match the correct name of each specimen. Each incorrectly matched foliage plant and/or flower
will be minus five points.
JUNIOR
A. Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Identification (150 points)
There will be 30 fresh and/or artificial specimens chosen from a list of 57 fruits, vegetables and
nuts. Each incorrectly identified item will be minus five points.
B. Foliage Plant and Flower Identification (50 points)
There will be ten live and/or artificial foliage plant (houseplant) and flower specimens to identify.
These will be chose n from a list of 23 foliage and flower plants. The contestant will match the
correct name of each specimen. Each incorrectly matched foliage plant and/or flower will be
minus five points.
C. Fruit and Vegetable Judging (100 points)
Two classes, one fruit and one vegetable, will be placed using the standard Hormel Placing Card.
The two classes will be made up of fresh specimens. No oral reasons will be required.
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(Artificial specimens may be used due to the highly perishable nature of agricultural
products, seasonal availability, climate and food and/or plant allergies.)
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Horticulture Contest - Novice
The objective of the 4-H Novice Horticulture Contest is to educate the younger 4-H members by
identification, to recognize fruits, vegetables, nuts, and floral/foliage plants found in most grocery stores,
floral shops, garden centers and nurseries. This elementary contest is meant to help the younger 4-H
members gain knowledge of the basic specimens needed for the contest. The junior and senior contests
will build in difficulty from the basic novice contest.
NOVICE CONTEST
A. Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables and Floral/Foliage Identification (150 points)
There will be 30 fresh and/or artificial specimens chosen from a list of 55 fruits, vegetables, nuts
and floral/foliage plants. The contestant will match the correct name of each specimen. Each
incorrectly identified item will be minus five points.
Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Floral/Foliage Lists
Fruit Identification
Lemon
Nectarine
Orange
Papaya
Pear
Plum
Raspberry
Strawberry
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Grapefruit
Nut Identification
Pecan
Pistachio
Walnut (English)
Almond
Brazil nut
Chestnut
Filbert
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Vegetable Identification
Onion
Peas
Pepper
Potato (lrish)
Potato (Sweet)
Radish
Squash
Tomato
Watermelon
Asparagus
Bean
Beet
Cabbage
Cantaloupe /Muskmelon
Cucumber
Eggplant
Garlic
Lettuce
Okra
Floral/Foliage Identification
Geranium
Marigold
Peperomia
Philodendron
Schefflera
Snake Plant
Snapdragon
African
Violet
Begonia
Coleus
Dracaena
Dumb Cane or Dieffenbachia
Ficus sp
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(Artificial specimens may be used due to the highly perishable nature of agricultural products,
seasonal availability, climate and food and/or plant allergies.)
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Novice
NAME: __________________________ COUNTY _______________________ SCORE _________
Horticulture Identification Contest – Floral / Foliage Plants
(Print the number by the correct name for the floral or foliage plant you have identified)
_________ African Violet
_________ Marigold
_________ Begonia
_________ Peperomia
_________ Coleus
_________ Philodendron
_________ Dracaena
_________ Schefflera
_________ Dumb Cane or Dieffenbachia
_________ Snake Plant
_________ Fiscus sp
_________ Snapdragon
_________ Geranium
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Novice
NAME ___________________________ COUNTY ________________________ SCORE ______________
Horticulture Identification Contest – Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts
Print the number by the correct name for the fruit, vegetable, or nut you have identified:
______ Apple
______ Garlic
______ Potato (Sweet)
______ Apricot
______ Grapefruit
______ Radish
______ Avocado
______ Lemon
______ Raspberry
______ Asparagus
______ Lettuce
______ Squash
______ Banana
______ Nectarine
______ Strawberry
______ Bean
______ Okra
______Tomato
______ Beet
______ Onion
______Watermelon
______ Blackberry
______ Orange
______ Blueberry
______ Papaya
______ Brazil nut
______ Cabbage
______ Pear
______Chestnut
______ Cantaloupe/Muskmelon
______ Peas
______ Filbert
______ Cherry
______ Pepper
______ Pecan
______ Cucumber
______ Plum
______ Pistachio
______ Eggplant
______ Potato (Irish)
______ Walnut(English)
85 ______ Almond
Southwest District Contest
Horticulture Contest – Junior
The objective of the 4-H Junior Horticulture Contest is to educate the older 4-H members by
identification, to recognize fruits, vegetables, nuts, and floral/foliage plants found in most grocery stores,
floral shops, garden centers and nurseries. This contest is meant to help the intermediate age 4-H
members gain knowledge of the basic and more challenging specimens needed for the contest. The junior
and senior contests will build in difficulty from the basic novice contest.
JUNIOR CONTEST
A. Fruit, Nut, Vegetable and Floral/Foliage Plant Identification (200 points)
There will be 40 fresh and/or artificial specimens chosen from a list of 80 fruits, vegetables,
nuts and floral/foliage plants. The contestant must match the correct name of each specimen
as it is written in the contest list. Each incorrectly identified item will be minus five points.
B. Fruit and Vegetable Judging (100 points)
There will be two classes, one fruit and one vegetable to judge based on quality and
condition. These will be chosen from the list of contest specimens. Classes will be made up of
fresh specimens. Classes will be scored using the standard Hormel Placing Card. No oral
reasons will be required. Each class equals 50 points.
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Fruit, Nut, Vegetable, and Plant List
Fruit Identification
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Coconut
Grapefruit
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mango
Nectarine
Orange
Papaya
Pear
Pineapple
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Strawberry
Nut Identification
Pecan
Pistachio
Walnut (English)
Almond
Brazil nut
Chestnut
Filbert/ Hazelnut
Vegetable Identification
Asparagus
Bean
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumber
Egg plant
Garlic
Lettuce
Muskmelon 0kra
0nion
Parsnip
Peas
Pepper
Potato (Irish)
Potato (Sweet)
Radish
Spinach
Squash
Tomatillo
Tomato
Turnip
Watermelon
Floral / Foliage Plant Identification
African violet
Begonia
Chrysanthemum
Coleus
Cosmos
Daffodil
Day Lily
Dianthus
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Dracaena
Dumb Cane or
Dieffenbachia
Ficus sp.
Geranium
Impatiens
Marigold
Nasturtium
(Artificial specimens may be used due to the highly perishable nature of agricultural
products, seasonal availability, climate and food and/or plant allergies.)
87 Peperomia
Petunia
Philodendron
Rose
Schefflera
Snake Plant
Snapdragon
Zinnia
Southwest District Contest
Junior
NAME _________________________ COUNTY________________________ SCORE __________
Horticulture Identification Contest - Floral / Foliage Plants
Print the number by the correct name for the floral or foliage plant you have identified:
________ African violet
________ Impatiens
________ Begonia
________ Marigold
________ Chrysanthemum
________ Nasturtium
________ Coleus
________ Peperomia
________ Cosmos
________ Petunia
________ Daffodil
________ Philodendron
________ Day Lily
________ Rose
________ Dianthus
________ Schefflera
________ Dracaena
________ Snake Plant
________ Dumb Cane or Dieffenbachia
________ Snapdragon
________ Fiscus sp.
________ Zinnia
________ Geranium
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Junior
NAME ________________________ COUNTY _______________________ SCORE____________
Horticulture Identification Contest - Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts
Print the number by the correct name for the fruit, vegetable, or nut you have identified:
______ Almond
______ Cabbage
______ Lettuce
______ Pomegranate
______ Apple
______ Carrot
______ Mango
______ Potato (Irish)
______ Apricot
______ Cauliflower
______ Muskmelon
______ Potato (Sweet)
______ Asparagus
______ Celery
______ Nectarine
______ Radish
______ Avocado
______ Cherry
______ Okra
______ Raspberry
______ Banana
______ Chestnut
______ Onion
______ Spinach
______ Bean
______ Coconut
______ Orange
______ Squash
______ Beet
______ Cucumber
______ Papaya
______ Strawberry
______ Kiwi
______ Eggplant
______ Parsnip
______ Tomatillo
______ Blueberry
______ Filbert/Hazelnut ______ Pear
______ Blackberry
______ Garlic
______ Peas
______ Turnip
______ Brazil nut
______ Grapefruit
______ Pecan
______ Walnut (English)
______ Broccoli
______ Plum
______ Pepper
______ Watermelon
______ Brussels sprouts
______ Lemon
______ Pistachio
89 ______ Tomato
Southwest District Contest
Insect ID - Entomology
Purpose
To provide the opportunity for novice and junior 4-H members to test their knowledge of insect
identification.
General Information
Each county is allowed to bring one novice and one junior team to district contest. A junior team may be
composed of both novice and junior 4-H members. A novice team may be novice age contestants only. A
team will consist of at least three and no more than four members. The county team score will be the sum
of the three highest scores. If a county does not have a team, they may bring individuals in each category.
Individuals will compete for high point individual only. Thirty minutes will be allowed for identification.
NOVICE will be required to identify 25 insects by their common name. (These insects will be from those
denoted with an *)
Novice contestants will be required to write the common name of the insect in the space provided on the
answer sheet. A list of the 100 common insects of New Mexico will be provided to each contestant.
Each correct name is worth 4 points with a total of 100 points possible.
JUNIORS will be required to identify 25 insects by their common name. (At least 10 will be from those
denoted with an *)
Junior contestants will also identify the type of mouthpart for each insects in the space provided on the
answer sheet.
A list of 100 common insects of New Mexico will be provided to each contestant.
Each correct name is worth 4 points with a total of 100 points possible.
Each correct mouthpart is worth 2 points with a total of 50 points possible.
Tie Breaker
The ties will be broken by consecutively comparing answers to the odd numbered questions on insect
identification (1, 3, 5, etc...). If there is still a tie, it will be followed by consecutively comparing answers to
the even numbered questions (2, 4, 6, etc...). The tie will be broken at the first identification question
where one member has the correct answer and the other the incorrect answer.
References
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New Mexico 4-H Entomology project book, 100 J-10
One Hundred Common Insects of New Mexico, 200 J-11
www.nmffa.org : Activities: State Career Development: Contest Rules and Test Banks
Borror and White – Field Guide to the Insects, Peterson Field Guide series, Houghton –
Miffin, Boston
Milne and Milne – Audubon Society, Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders,
Knopf, New York
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Insect Identification List for Reference: Junior & Senior
COMMON NAMES
1. Ambush bug
2. American cockroach
3. Ant
4. Antlion
5. Aphid
6. Assassin bug
7. Backswimmer
8. Bark beetle
9. Bed bug
10. Bee fly
11. Big-eyed bug
12. Black fly
13. Blister beetle
14. Blow fly
15. Braconid wasp
16. Brush-footed butterfly
17. Camel cricket
18. Carrion beetle
19. Centipede
20. Chalcidid wasp
21. Checkered beetle
22. Chewing louse
23. Cicada
24. Click beetle
25. Cricket
26. Damsel bug
27. Damselfly
28. Darkling beetle
29. Dermestid beetle
30. Diving beetle
31. Dragonfly
32. Earwig
33. Flea
34. Flesh fly
35. Fruit fly
36. Geometer moth
37. German cockroach
38. Giant silkworm moth
39. Gossamer-winged butterfly
40. Green lacewing
41. Ground beetle
42. Halictid bee
43. Hard tick
44. Hister beetle
45. Honey bee
46. Horse fly
47. Ichneumon wasp
48. Jerusalem cricket
49. Jumping spider
50. Ladybird beetle
51. Leaf beetle
52. Leafcutting bee
53. Leaf-footed plant bug
54. Leafhopper
55. Long-horned beetle
56. Long-horned grasshopper
57. Louse fly
58. Mantid
59. Mealybug
60. Metallic wood-boring beetle
61. Millipede
62. Mosquito
63. Muscid fly
64. Noctuid moth
65. Oriental cockroach
66. Plant bug or leaf bug
67. Planthopper
68. Pyralid moth
69. Robber fly
70. Rove beetle
71. Sap beetle
72. Scale insect
73. Scarab beetle
74. Scoliid wasp
75. Scorpion
76. Seed bug
77. Short-horned grasshopper
78. Silverfish
79. Skipper
80. Snout beetle
81. Soft tick
82. Soft-winged flower beetle
83. Soldier beetle
84. Sowbug
85. Sphecid wasp
86. Sphinx moth
87. Spider wasp
88. Stink bug
89. Sucking louse
90. Sulfur butterfly
91. Swallowtail butterfly
92. Syrphid fly
93. Tachinid fly
94. Termite
95. Thrips
96. Tiger beetle
97. Tiger moth
98. Tiphiid wasp
99. Treehopper
100. Twig borer
101. Velvet ant
102. Vespid wasp
91 103. Violin spider
104. Walkingstick
105. Water boatman
106. Water scavenger beetle
107. Water strider
108. Whipscorpion
109. Whitefly
110. Widow spider
CLASSES
1. Arachnida
2. Chilopoda
3. Crustacea
4. Diplopoda
5. Insecta
ORDERS
1. Acari (=Acarina)
2. Araneae (=Araneida)
3. Blattodea (=Blattaria)
4. Coleoptera
5. Dermaptera
6. Diptera
7. Hemiptera
8. Hymenoptera
9. Isopoda
10. Isoptera
11. Lepidoptera
12. Mantodea
13. Neuroptera
14. Odonata
15. Orthoptera
16. Phasmatodea (=Phasmida)
17. Phthiraptera
(=Anoplura + Mallophaga)
18. Scorpiones (=Scorpionida)
19. Siphonaptera
20. Thysanura
21. Thysanoptera
22. Uropygi
METAMORPHOSIS
1. None
2. Simple
3. Complete
MOUTHPARTS
1. Chewing
2. Sucking
None= Leave both circles BLANK
Both Chewing & Sucking=
Mark BOTH circles (1 & 2)
Southwest District Contest
Entomology ID – Answer Sheet
Junior & Senior
Common Name:
Mouth Parts:
1._________________________
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2._________________________
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4._________________________
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5._________________________
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6._________________________
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7._________________________
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8._________________________
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9._________________________
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10.________________________
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11.________________________
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12.________________________
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13.________________________
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14.________________________
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15.________________________
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16.________________________
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17.________________________
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18.________________________
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19.________________________
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20.________________________
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21.________________________
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22.________________________
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23.________________________
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24.________________________
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25.________________________
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Common Name:
Mouth Parts:
26._________________________
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27._________________________
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28._________________________
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29._________________________
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30._________________________
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31._________________________
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32._________________________
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33._________________________
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34._________________________
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35._________________________
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36._________________________
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37._________________________
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38._________________________
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39._________________________
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40._________________________
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41._________________________
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42._________________________
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43._________________________
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44._________________________
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45._________________________
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46._________________________
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Insect Identification List for Reference: Novices
COMMON NAMES
1. Ambush bug
2. American cockroach
3. Ant
4. Aphid
5. Assassin bug
6. Bark beetle
7. Blister beetle
8. Braconid wasp
9. Brush-footed butterfly
10.Camel cricket
11.Centipede
12.Chewing louse
13.Click beetle
14.Darkling beetle
15.Dermestid beetle
16.Dragonfly
17.Earwig
18.Flea
19.Flesh fly
20.German cockroach
21.Gossamer-winged butterfly
22.Green lacewing
23.Honey bee
24.Horse fly
25.Jerusalem cricket
26.Ladybird beetle
27.Leaf-footed plant bug
28.Leafhopper
29.Long-horned beetle
30.Long-horned grasshopper
31.Mantid
32.Mosquito
33.Noctuid moth
34.Planthopper
35.Robber fly
36.Scarab beetle
37.Scorpion
38.Silverfish
39.Sowbug
40.Sphinx moth
41.Spider
42.Spider wasp
43.Stink bug
44.Sucking louse
45.Swallowtail butterfly
46.Termite
47.Treehopper
48.Velvet ant
49.Vespid Wasp
50.Walkingstick
CLASSES
1. Arachnida
2. Chilopoda
3. Crustacea
4. Insecta
ORDERS
1. Araneae (=Araneida)
2. Blattodea (=Blattaria)
3. Coleoptera
4. Dermaptera
5. Diptera
6. Hemiptera
7. Hymenoptera
8. Isopoda
9. Isoptera
10.Lepidoptera
11.Mantodea
12.Neuroptera
13.Odonata
14.Orthoptera
15.Phasmatodea (=Phasmida)
16.Phthiraptera
(=Anoplura + Mallophaga)
17.Scorpiones (=Scorpionida)
18.Siphonaptera
19.Thysanura
METAMORPHOSIS
1. None
2. Simple
3. Complete
MOUTHPARTS
1. Chewing
2. Sucking
Both Chewing & Sucking=
Mark BOTH circles (1 & 2)
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Entomology ID – Answer Sheet
Novice
COMMON NAME
COMMON NAME
1. ___________________________
19. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
20. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
21. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
22. ___________________________
5. ___________________________
23. ___________________________
6. ___________________________
24. ___________________________
7. ___________________________
25. ___________________________
8. ___________________________
9. ___________________________
10. ___________________________
11. ___________________________
12. ___________________________
13. ___________________________
14. ___________________________
15. ___________________________
16. ___________________________
17. ___________________________
18. ___________________________
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Livestock
1. Classes will be made of live animals.
2. A total of four or more classes will be judged for market or breeding, beef, sheep, swine, and
goats. Host County will notify counties of species to be used in the contest prior to the contest
date.
3. Teams in the Novice age group will give reasons on one class. Two (2) minutes will be allowed for
reasons.
4. Teams in the Junior age group will give reasons on two (2) classes. Two (2) minutes will be allowed
for reasons.
5. Contestants will be given 10 minutes to place each class.
6. While judging, the contestant will confer with no one except the group leader or the
superintendent of the contest.
7. Use scorecard 200 D-9.
8. Use 4-H judging Contest Sheet 200 D-10.
96 Southwest District Contest
Presentations
See General Rules
4-H Members may participate in any of the following three areas of presentations:
* Agriculture - Suggested project enrollment in Animal Science, Horticulture and Agronomy, or Natural
Science projects.
* Home Economics - Suggested project enrollment in Clothing, Foods, and Nutrition, Food Preservation,
Housing, Consumer Education or Family Life projects.
* General - Suggested project enrollment in Personal Growth and Development, Creative Arts,
Engineering, and Citizenship projects.
Procedures:
1. Presentations must be at least:
a. *Novice Presentations 3-5 minutes
b. *Junior Presentations 5-10 minutes
i. Set up is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes and is not included in the
presentation length. Time for answering questions is not counted in the
presentation length. One point will be deducted for each minute or fraction
of a minute under or over time limits.
2. Scoring for presentations will be done according to the established score sheet.
3. Posters/charts must be made by the presenter. During judging, the content of the message,
neatness, readability, accuracy, type of illustrative materials, and the effectiveness of the posters
or charts as teaching tools will be considered.
4. Participants should dress appropriately for the type of presentation.
5. Excessive use of notes and variations from the guidelines may result in penalties of up to three
points.
6. Contestants are responsible for bringing equipment, supplies and visual aids. Special arrangement
requests must be made at the time entries are submitted.
7. Following each presentation, only the judges will be allowed to ask participants questions directly
related to the area of the presentation, their public speaking experience or their overall 4-H
participation.
References Include:
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Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks, 200.D-1 / R-2001
Making Posters, 200.D-6 / R-2003
4-H Presentation Score Sheet, 200.D-5 / R-2003
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Presentation - Score Sheet
Contest Area:
______ Agricultural
______ General
Contestant _____________________________________
______ Home Economics
County_______________________
Title ___________________________________________________________________________
Please circle a score for each area
Category
Excel
Appearance
(10 points possible)
Suitable dressed
Poise & Posture
Introduction
(15 points possible)
Appropriateness of topic
Attention of audience gained
Purpose clearly stated
Body
(50 points possible)
Accurate and complete
Correct Method (illustrated or
demonstrated)
Logical steps presented
Skilled use of visual/other aids
Overall effective presentation
Summary
(15 points possible)
Purpose Achieved
Main points summarized
Quality of References
Questions (2 Questions)
(10 points possible)
Clear and concise response
Keeps composure
Column Total
Presentation Time Start Time: End Time: Total: Good
Fair
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
10
10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
Comments
(additional comments may be
made on the back of this sheet)
Total Points (100 Possible)
Less Penalty
Excessive Use of Notes (minus 3 points)
Time (minus 1 point for each minute or fraction of a
minute under or over time limits.)
Total Score ________
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Improvement
Southwest District Contest
Public Speaking
I. ELIGIBILITY
A. 4-H member meeting general eligibility rules.
B. Any 4-H member currently enrolled in any phase of 4-H project work.
C. Participants per county:
 Novice – two (2)
 Junior – two (2)
II. PROCEDURES
A. Prepared speeches
1. No longer than seven (7) minutes
2. Contestant may be scored down for excessive use of notes at the judge's discretion.
3. Topic is at the option of the participant.
4. No visual aids may be used.
B. Impromptu Speeches
1. Topic will be selected on the morning of the contest from no less than three given topics.
Assigned topics to be 4-H related.
2. Five (s) minutes will be given to prepare for speech.
3. At the judge's discretion, contestant may be scored down for the excessive use of notes.
4. Length: Novice minimum of one (1) minute long to 3 minutes.
Junior minimum of two (2) minutes long to 4 minutes.
C. Speeches (Prepared and Impromptu) will be judged on validity of information, natural gestures,
awareness, motivated actions, volume of voice, grammar and personal appearance.
III. REFERENCES
4-H Public Speaking – 100.F-4
The Organized Public Speaker, You – 100.F-4A
Speak up Young People – 100.F-4B
Scorecard – 300.F-7
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Public Speaking – Score Card
(300 F-7)
Name of Contestant _____________________________________ County _______________________
Title of Speech ________________________________________________________________________
Starting Time ________
Ending Time
Speech Items
Point Value
Total Time
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
20-17
16-13
12-9
8-5
4-0
Content
Accurate information, topic of interest
to audience, speech of sufficient length
to explore topic.
Organization
Interesting attention-getting
introduction, body has factual content,
effective summary
Presentation
Enthusiastic, maintains eye contact,
voice pleasant with clear enunciation,
natural gestures
Poise
Friendly, natural delivery, at ease with
audience, neatly dressed with good
posture
Effectiveness
Was the speech effective- Did it
persuade or inform the audience?
COLUMN TOTAL
Please write comments here Total Points (100 possible)
Less Penalty
*Excessive use of notes (minus 3 points)
*Time: (Prepared: minus 1 point for each minute or
fraction of a minute over 7 minutes)
(Impromptu: minus 1 point for each minute or fraction of
minute over or under time limits)
Total Score
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Range Plant ID
1. The Range Plant Identification Contest is made up of plant specimens to be identified by common
name. Specimens may be dried, pressed mounts, or fresh. Whole or partial plants will be used as
necessary. Duplicate specimens of the same plant species may be found in the contest.
2. For Novice: will be required to identify 20 specimens.
3. For Juniors: will be required to identify 20 specimens plus identify whether specimen is either
Desirable or Undesirable for Cattle Forage.
4. Contestants will not be allowed to talk to each other during the contest. If a contestant does have
a question he/she may raise a hand and ask the superintendent.
5. For Novices: The ties will be broken consecutively comparing answers to the odd numbered
questions on plant identification (1, 3, 5, etc...). If there is still a tie, it will be followed by
consecutively comparing answers to the even numbered questions (2, 3, 6, etc...). The tie will be
broken at the first identification question where one member has the correct answer and the
other incorrect answer.
6. For Juniors: ties will be broken on the utilization question first then the identification questions
as described above in Rule Five.
7. Select plants, commonly known to grow in the Southwest District, have been selected from the
official New Mexico Pasture and Range Judging Rules. These plants will comprise the Southwest
District Range Pant List.
8. Contestants will have 1 minute to identify each plant and correctly mark their card before
rotating to the next specimen.
9. Contestants may use a pen or pencil but they should bring their own.
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Grasses
1. Big Bluestem
2. Threeawn
3. Pine Dropseed
4. Cane Bluestem
5. Silver Bluestem
6. Six Weeks Grama
7. Sideoats Grama
8. Black Grama
9. Blue Grama
10. Hairy Grama
11. Bermudagrass
12. Plains Lovegrass
13. Fluffgrass
14. Curly mesquite
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Forbs
Trees & Shrubs
26. Horsetail Milkweed
40. Big Sage brush
27. Croton
41. Four-wing Saltbush
28. Tansy Mustard
42. Shadescale
29. Filaree
43. True Mountain Mahogany
30. Pingue
44. Long-Leaf Mormon Tea
31. Kochia
45. Rubber Rabbitbrush
32. Locoweed
46. Apache Plume
33. Wooly lndianwheat
47. Broom Snakeweed
34. Russian Thistle
48. Juniper
35. London Rocket
49. Winterfat
36. Silverleaf Nightshade
50. Creosotebush
37. Globemallow
51. Prickly Pear
38. Puncture Vine
52. Pinyon Pine
39. Desert Holly
53. Mesquite
15. Green Srangletop
54. Gambel Oak
16. Bush Muhly
55. Skunkbush Sumac
17. Tobosa
56. Salt Cedar
18. Hall's Panic
57. Yucca
19. Vine Mesquite
58. Little leaf Sumac
20. Western Wheatgrass
21. Plains Bristlegrass
22. Alkali Sacaton
23. Sand Dropseed
24. Mesa Dropseed
25. Giant Sacaton
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Range Score Card
Name:
County:
Novice/Junior
Identification Directions:
Novices & Juniors: For each sample find the plants name and write the number in the Plant ID # box below.
Juniors Only: Determine if the specimen is a Desirable or Undesirable source of food for cattle, then write either
a D for Desirable or a U for Undesirable in the box.
Sample
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Plant
ID
Number
Desirable (D)
Or
Undesirable
(U)
GRASSES
FORBS
SHRUBS & TREES
1.
Bermudagrass
16. Croton
26. Apache Plume
2.
Black Grama
17. Desert Holly
27. Barrel Cactus
3.
Blue Grama
18. Filaree
28. Broom Snakeweed
4.
Bush Muhly
19. Globemallow
29. Creosote Bush
5.
Cane Bluestem
20. Kochia
30. Four-wing Saltbush
6.
Fluffgrass
21. Locoweed
31. Juniper
7.
Green Sprangletop
22. London Rocket
32. Long-Leaf Mormon Tea
8.
Hairy Grama
23. Russian Thistle
33. Mesquite
9.
Hall’s Panic
24. Silverleaf Nightshade
34. Pinyon Pine
25. Wooly Indianwheat
35. Yucca
10. Plains Bristlegrass
11. Sideoats Grama
12. Six Weeks Grama
13. Tabosa
14. Threeawn
15. Vine Mesquite
Forage Utilization (Juniors Only)
Circle the Correct Level for a Midgrass: (Light to None) (Moderate) (Heavy) (Severe) 103 Southwest District Contest
Rifle Contest
I. Objectives
To assist 4-H members to learn and practice rifle safety, marksmanship and sportsmanship in
organized competition.
II. General Eligibility
Two teams in each age group in each class consisting of 3-4 members may be entered from each
county. Teams must be either "Sporter (light) Rifle" or "Target Rifle" teams. No target rifles will be
allowed in the sporter class; however, sporter rifles may be used in the target rifle class. If there are
not enough participants from a county to make a team then those participants shall be entered as
individuals.
Age restrictions shall be determined by standard 4-H age classifications for
Novice: Ages 9 through 11. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 9th birthday or be 8 years old
and in third grade but cannot be in the 6th grade and have passed his/her 12th birthday prior to
January 1 of the current 4-H program year. SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE.
Junior: Ages 12 through 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12th birthday or be 11 years
old and in the 6th grade but cannot be in 8th grade and have passed his/her 14th birthday prior to
January 1 of the current 4-H program year. SEE CHART 0N NEXT PAGE.
Senior: Ages 14 through 18. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14th birthday or be 13 years
old and in the 8th grade but cannot have passed his/her 19th birthday by January 1 of the current
4-H program year. SEE CHART 0N NEXT PAGE.
Special Education youth older than 1B may enroll with the approval of the county 4-H agent.
4-H members are encouraged to participate as coaches and line judges; however will not be
permitted to compete at district competition.
Member must be enrolled in a 4-H Shooting Sports Project
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Grade*
Age as of January
1 of the current
4-H year
(OctoberSeptember)
Cloverbud
Kinder, 1st, 2nd
5, 6, 7 – 8 years
old in the 2nd
grade
Novice
3rd, 4th, 5th
8 years old in the
3rd grade, 9 years
old, 10 years old,
11 years old in the
5th grade
Junior
6th, 7th
11 years old in the
6th grad; 12 years
old; 13 years old
in the 7th grade
Senior
8th and up
13 years old in the
8th grade; 14
years old; 15 years
old; 16 years old;
17 years old; 18
years old; Youth
who are 19 on or
by December 31
of the current
4-H year are not
eligible to enroll
as a 4-H member.
*These are standard grades based on public school general ages. Exceptions such as home or
private schools or youth who have skipped a grade must be determined under the appropriate
age.
Youth do not move up in an age group until October of the next 4-H year, therefore, youth
participate in summer and fall fair activities as the grade they just completed.
III. Spirit and Intent of the following rules
The spirit and intent of the rules is to ensure fair competition for all, not to exclude or prohibit.
These rules have been comprised from NRA, CMP, YEHC and New Mexico State 4-H rules. It is
intended to provide a natural progression for youth competing at the County and district level to be
familiar enough to move up to other competitions common to New Mexico 4-H Youth, namely 4-H
State Shooting Sports Contest (Target Class) and Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) (Sporter
Class). Rules need to be updated periodically, especially when questions arise for clarity sake or the
progression of the sport deems rule changes necessary. Any rifle configuration or item of equipment
that is not specifically mentioned in these rules or is contrary to the Spirit and Intent of these rules
is prohibited. The Range Officer may decide cases that are not specifically provided for in these
rules.
IV. Instruction
Events and Procedures
A. Written Examination
Fifteen (15) multiple choice questions taken from the 4-H Shooting Sports Project Handbook
on Rifle and Southwest District Rifle Test Bank. (2.5 points each)
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B. Parts Identification
Fifteen (15) various parts of a.22 caliber rifle, ammunition and accessories will be shown for
their proper identification by matching part name and part. Southwest District Rifle Test Bank.
(2.5 points each)
C. Written Safety Exam
Ten (10) multiple choice questions to measure the ability of the contestant to handle firearms
safely. Southwest District Rifle Test Bank. (2.5 points each)
D. Marksmanship
A three (3) position match of 10 record shots fired from each position will be conducted with
the following guidelines for each class and division of shooters.
V. Classes
There will be two (2) classes within each age group as defined under equipment.
A. Target Rifle
B. Sporter (light) Rifle
VI. Positions
Ten (10) record shots will be fired from each of the following positions. The firing order will be:
A. Novice:
Prone, Sitting, and Kneeling
B. Junior:

Prone, Standing, and Kneeling
In all positions the rifle must be entirely supported by the shooter, NRA rules 5.6,
5.8, 5.10 and 5.12 should guide legal and illegal positions.
VII. Shooting Time
A. Competitors will be allowed a three (3) minute preparation period to take their places on
the firing line and prepare to fire, rifles may be handled during this time but not loaded.
B. If targets are posted individually at each stage, the following times should be used and the
three (3) minute preparation period should be administered at the beginning of each stage.
 Prone, one (1) minute per record shot for a total of ten (10) minutes.
 Sitting, (Novice only) one and one half (1 ½) minutes per record shot for a total
of fifteen (15) minutes.
 Standing, two (2) minutes per record shot for a total of twenty (20) minutes.
 Kneeling, (Novice) two (2) minutes per record shot for a total of twenty (20)
minutes.
 Kneeling, (Junior) one and one half (1 ½) minutes per record shot for a total of
fifteen (15) minutes.
C. If all three (3) targets are posted at the beginning of the match then the three (3) minute
preparation period should be administered at the beginning of the match and a total time
of forty-five (45) minutes allowed to complete all shots.
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VIII. Scoring
A. Scoring will be done by a selected team of judges. NRA Rules 14 and 15 on scoring will be
followed. Scoring gauges will be used on all questionable shots. Each scoring bull will have
the shot value(s) marked clearly on the target. Written exams will have wrong answers
marked by an X and the correct answer indicated by underlining, highlighting or circling.
Team scores will consist of the high three (3) composite scores for the rifle match and
written exam of each team. The written exam will account for 25olo of the competitor's
total score, with marksmanship being 75%.
B. All targets and tests will be given to the respective County agent or his/her designee at the
end of the awards program. All scores are final and official.
XIV. Targets
Targets shall be provided by the host county. Targets will be posted at fifty feet (50') from the firing
line. A separate new target shall be used for each of the three (3) positions.
A. Target Rifle Class shall use the NRA A-36 Target. (The NRA A-17 may be substituted for the 436 provided that all competitors in the class use identical targets, no mixing of targets).
B. Sporter (light) Rifle Class shall use the NRA A-32 Target. (There are no acceptable substitutions
for the A-32)
XV. Range Officer
The Range Officer shall be in control of the range ope ration for the event. All commands and
instructions from the range officer must be obeyed. This shall include range safety, ensuring that
the proper targets are provided and lane and relay assignments are made. The Range Officer may
designate no more than one (1) Line Officer for each 5 firing lanes for the purpose of ensuring
safety, monitoring shooters and assisting shooters as necessary. All decisions by the Range Officer
are final.
The Range Officer shall conduct a safety and range operations brief prior to the beginning of the
event. ALL participants, coaches and Line Officers are strongly encouraged to attend.
XVI. Equipment
Contestants shall bring the following items to the contest:
A. Target Rifle Class The intent of the Target Rifle Class is to provide a fair and competitive class for those shooters
who are using target class or custom rifles designed for the purpose of competitive shooting. The
rules of this class should be similar to those of the New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports 3
Position Rifle Match with the main exception being range distance, (fifty (50) feet instead of fifty
(so) yards) and shooting positions for Novice shooters.
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Any safe .22 caliber rimfire rifle chambered for the .22long rifle cartridge may be used.
All triggers must pull 3 pounds or more.
No restriction is placed on barrel length and overall weight of the rifle and accessories.
All action types except fully automatic are acceptable so long as the shooter is capable of
safely loading, firing and extracting each round individually from all positions.
The sights will be open or peep (globe type front sights are permissible), no telescopic or
corrective sights will be allowed, all corrective lenses must be worn by the shooter.
Slings and hand stops may be used in the Target Rifle Class in the prone, sitting and
kneeling positions. Slings and hand stops are not permitted in the standing position.
(palm rests are permitted in the Standing position)
Specialized shooting clothing is permitted in the Target Rifle Class. (standard NRA rules
apply to jackets, trousers, and footwear)
B. Sporter (light) Rifle Class The intent of the Sporter (light) Rifle class is to provide a fair and competitive class for those
shooters with low-cost, readily available rimfire rifles that are typically used for the informal
target shooting and plinking or for small game hunting. Any rifle configuration or item of
equipment that is not mentioned in these rules or that is contrary to the intent and spirit of these
rules is prohibited. In case of unclear or rules not specifically provided for, the Range 0fficers
decision shall be final.
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Any safe .22 caliber rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 long rifle cartridge that complies
with the following requirements;
The overall weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 pounds including sights and sling.
All action types except fully automatic are acceptable so long as the shooter is capable of
safely loading, firing and extracting each round individually from all positions.
Sporter Rifle triggers must be capable of lifting a three (3) pound weight when cocked.
The sights will be open or peep, no scopes, or sights that project a laser beam.
A sling, not more than one and a half inches (1112") wide may be attached to the rifle
using a fixed, non-adjustable sling swivel (no hand stops). The sling may be used in the
prone, sitting, and kneeling positions, but not in the standing position. The sling must be
of simple leather, synthetic or web strap with no special padding or construction.
Specialized shooting clothing is prohibited in the Sporter (light) Rifle Class. Competitors
that fall outside of these rules may be permitted to shoot in the Target Rifle class
provided that they comply with the minimum Target Rifle requirements
C. Rules Common to both classes
 A kneeling roll that is not more than seven inches (7") in diameter or ten inches (10") long
may be used in the kneeling position. It may be placed under the foot or ankle, or
between the foot and buttocks. (Any construction is allowable ie: rolled up towel so long
as it conforms to the above requirements)
 Spotting scopes or binoculars are permitted to spot shots during firing.
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All contestants shall use a Clear Bore lndicator (CBl) "Flag or Chamber Safety" this flag
safety shall be inserted into the chamber of all firearms on the range property not
properly stored or actively used in firing. Commercial "Chamber Checker" or similar
products or homemade versions such as (nylon or plastic cable tie with an ear tag or
surveyors ribbon fastened within the closed loop end) are acceptable.
D. Ammunition
 Contestants are responsible to ensure that they have sufficient, proper ammunition to
complete the contest of thirty (SO) record shots plus any sighters. (at least 40 rounds are
recommended)
 The ammunition shall be commercially manufactured, solid point, 40 grain bullets,
standard or target velocity, cataloged as.22 long rifle caliber rimfire. No hollow point,
hyper velocity, incendiary or tracer ammunition will be permitted.
XVII. Safety
A. Safety is above all else, MOST IMPORTANT;
 Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction (straight up or
Down range)
 Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire
 All contestants shall use a Clear Bore lndicator (CBl) - "Flag or Chamber Safety" this flag
safety shall be inserted into the chamber of all firearms on the range property not
properly stored or actively used in firing. Commercial "Chamber Checker" or similar



products or homemade versions such as (nylon or plastic cable tie with an ear tag or
surveyors ribbon fastened within the closed loop end) are acceptable.
Hearing and Eye Protection, All 4-H competitors, coaches and range officials will wear
hearing and eye protection while on the firing line while the range is "Hot" or live firing is
conducted. No exceptions.
EVERYBODY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY there are no excuses for unsafe behavior.
Contestants, parents, and adult or youth volunteers exhibiting unsafe behavior may be
disqualified or required to leave the range.
XVIII. Coaching
Adult and youth coaching is permitted. Each county is encouraged to have an adult coach present.
The coach may assist team members by calling shots, checking time , checking scoring, ordering
sight changes, equipment adjustment, etc., coaches must control his/her voice and actions so as not
to disturb other competitors. Coaches may not physically assist in loading. Shooters should learn to
make their own sight changes; however, assistance is acceptable if necessary. Coaches will be
allowed on the firing line between and slightly to the rear of the shooters, as long as they do not
interfere with another shooter. Protests or concerns of any nature should immediately be made to
the Range Officer not to coaches or contestants. The Range Officer may address concerns as he/she
sees applicable.
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XIX. Conduct
Violation of the accepted rules of range conduct or conduct that is contrary to the accepted
conduct of 4-H members and adult and youth volunteers, may, at the discretion of the Range
Office r disqualify a contestant.
XX. References
 NRA Small Bore Rule Book
 CMP Competition Rules
 NRA Junior Rifle Handbook/Southwest District Rifle Test Bank
 Hunter Safety and Conservation Manual
 4-H Shooting Sports Project Manuals
 International Youth Hunter Education Challenge Rules and Regulations
 New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Rules and Regulations
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Rifle Test Bank
General Multiple Choice Questions:
1.) When sighting in a rifle, the rear sight should move:
A.) in any direction
B.) opposite the direction you want the bullet to move
C.) in the direction you want the bullet to move
D.) none of the above
2.) "Follow through" means:
A.) opening your bolt after firing
B.) maintaining your "hold" until well after the shot breaks
C.) looking to see where you hit
D.) it applies only to basketball
3.) The major parts of a rifle are:
A.) bolt, stock, trigger
B.) sights, forearm, stock
C.) trigger, bolt, barrel
D.) stock, barrel, action
4.) A peep is an example of a(n):
A.) optical sight
B.) open sight
C.) aperture sight
D.) variable scope sight
5.) Sights used on a rifle are:
A.) open, peep, bead
B.) peep, ramp, bead
C.) open, optical, aperture
D.) open, ramp, telescopic
6.) Is a .22 long rifle cartridge a:
A.) rim fire
B.) center fire
C.) belted
D.) none of the above
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7.) The front end of the barrel through which the bullet exits is called
A.) bore
B.) breech
C.) muzzle
D.) chamber
8.) The four types of rifle action are:
A.) pump, lever, bolt, double-barrel
B.) single shot, pump, auto loading, lever
C.) bolt, lever, semi- auto, pump
D.) single shot, lever, bolt, pump
9.) The part of a rifle that allows a shooter to load, shoot and unload the rifle is called the:
A.) bolt
B.) safety
C.) action
D.) breech block
10.) The most challenging shooting position to master is the :
A.) kneeling position
B.) sitting position
C.) standing position
D.) prone position
11.) After you clean your gun, you should:
A.) not oil it at all
B.) apply a very heavy coat of oil
C.) put a light coat of oil on all metal parts
D.) oil only the barrel
12.) The .22long rifle is dangerous as far as:
A.) Under 400 yards.
B.) 1 mile and beyond.
C.) 10 miles
D.) 10 yards
13.) The hollow inside of the barrel (the hole through which the bullet passes) is called the:
A.) bore
B.) sight
C.) trigger
D.) stock
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14.) The key to squeezing the trigger is called what?
A.) shooting
B.) sight picture control
C.) position
D.) trigger control
15.) How far are the targets you are shooting at?
A.) 50 feet
B.) 10 feet
C.) 1 mile
D.) As far as you think is best
16.) Sight adjustment is done by
.
A.) moving the rear sight in the same direction you want your shot or group to move
B.) moving the rear sight in the opposite direction you want your shot or group to move
C.) not moving the rear sight at all
D.) none of the above
17.) Ammunition should be kept in a
A.) hot
B.) cool
C.) public
D.) none of the above
dry place.
18.) Together the lands and grooves inside the barrel are known as
A.) Rifling
B.) Bore
C.) Muzzle
D.) Action
19.) The bolt action is probably the most
A.) Useful
B.) Attractive
C.) Common
D.) None of the Above
type of action.
20.) The two basic types of rifle cartridges are
A.) Rimfire, Centerfire
B.) Dry, Centerfire
C.) Rimfire, Shell
D.) All of the Above
and
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21.) The
are assembled.
A.) Primer
B.) Rimfire
C.) Bullet
D.) Case
is the container into which the other ammunition parts
22.) The technique of practicing the fundamentals of shooting with an unloaded rifle is called
A.) Live firing
B.) Getting into position
C.) Dry Firing
D.) Sight Adjustment
23.)
is trying to keep the aligned sights aimed as closed as possible on
the center of the target.
A.) Breath Control
B.) Follow Through
C.) Trigger Control
D.) Sight Picture Control
24.) If your left eye is dominant, to what shoulder do you place your rifle to?
A.) Right
B.) Does not matter
C.) Left
25.) According to the 4-H project book, what are the 5 fundamentals of shooting?
A.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, trigger control, follow through
B.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, breath control, follow through
C.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, firing control, follow through
D.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, muscle control, follow through
26.) In the S.W. 4-H District Rifle Contest, we shoot what caliber of rifle?
A.) .22long rifle
B.) .38 special
C.) 375 H&H magnum
D.) .22 Hornet
27.) Once you have your best sight picture, _______________ the trigger straight back in a smooth
controlled motion until the rifle fires.
A.) Pull
B.) Jerk
C.) Squeeze
D.) Push
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28.) At the S.W. District Rifle Contest, a sling may be used in all shooting positions. True or False
A.) True
B.) False
29.) Once cleaning has taken place on a rifle, you should wipe all exposed metal surfaces with
or
.
A.) Soap, water
B.) Dirt, Sand
C.) Oil, Gas
D.) Silicone, light oiled cloth
30.) In
ammunition, the primer is a separate component located in
the center of the cartridge case base.
A.) Rimfire
B.) Muzzleloader
C.) Centerfire
D.) None of Above
Multiple Choice Questions on Safety:
1.) "Cease fire" means:
A.) lay your rifle down immediately
B.) stop immediately and open the action
C.) finish firing the shot you are now shooting
D.) both A. and B
2.) While shooting a .22 outdoors:
A.) hearing protection is not needed
B.) hearing protection is always needed
C.) eye protection is always needed
D.) both B. and C.
3.) When transporting a firearm, you should:
A.) have it beside you
B.) have it unloaded and action open
C.) have it loaded for a quick shot
D.) none of the above
4.) Which of these are a gun safety rules?
A.) be sure of your target and area beyond
B.) treat every gun as if it were loaded
C.) always point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) all of the above
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5.) When unloading a firearm, you should always:
A.) check the magazine or chamber
B.) make sure the action is open
C.) point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) all of the above
6.) The first thing to do when handling a firearm is:
A.) put the safety on
B.) pull the trigger to be sure it is not loaded
C.) point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) check the sights
7.) When storing firearms and ammunition, you should
A.) lock guns in a gun cabinet or safe
B.) store guns and ammunition separately
C.) store guns and ammunition in a cool dry place
D.) all of the above
8.) lf your rifle jams during competition, you should:
A.) keep it pointed down range and raise your hand for help
B.) squeeze the trigger a second time
C.) remove it from the line and clear the action
D.) sit down and remove the bolt
9.) From the written rules of the S.W. 4-H District Rifle contest, a CBI stands for what?
A.) clear barrel inside
B.) clear bullet indicator
C.) clear bore indicator
10.) Which direction should you point your muzzle?
A.) down range
B.) in a safe direction
C.) at your dog
D.) A. and B.
11.) A good backstop for shooting would be:
A.) lake
B.) rock wall
C.) old car body
D.) hill without rocks
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12.) Who is allowed to call a "cease fire"?
A.) the range officer
B.) no one
C.) anyone
D.) the governor
13.) Are shooters required to wear safety glasses while shooting at all times?
A.) no, you should only wear them when it's windy
B.) yes
C.) no, you should only wear them if you feel like it
14.) Where should your spotter stand?
A.) behind you
B.) in front of you
C.) by the target
15.) When should you place your finger in the trigger?
A.) when you are ready to shoot
B.) you should have it there all the time
C.) when you are carrying your firearm
D.) when you are cleaning your firearm
16.) When you are cleaning your rifle you should make sure the
open and the rifle is
.
A.) barrel, action
B.) action, unloaded
C.) oil, clean
D.) none of the above
is
17.) Guns and ammunition should always be stored
minimize the chances of an accident.
A.) anywhere
B.) together
C.) separately
D.) all of the above
to
18.) Two of the standard range commands you may hear a Range Officer use are:
A.) Start Firing, Stop Firing
B.) Commence Firing, Cease Firing
C.) None of the Above
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19.) It is important to know what ________________ your target is.
A.) ground
B.) in front of
C.) beyond
D.) none of the above
20.)
is a chemical compound that is designed to burn rapidly and
produce a high volume of gas.
A. Black powder
B. Gun powder
C. Smokeless gun powder
D. Powder charge
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Parts of Rifle and Bullet:
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Rifle Test Bank Answer Key
General Multiple Choice Questions:
1.) When sighting in a rifle, the rear sight should move:
A.) in any direction
B.) opposite the direction you want the bullet to move
C.) in the direction you want the bullet to move
D.) none of the above
Answer: C
2.) "Follow through" means:
A.) opening your bolt after firing
B.) maintaining your "hold" until well after the shot breaks
C.) looking to see where you hit
D.) it applies only to basketball
Answer: B
3.) The major parts of a rifle are:
A.) bolt, stock, trigger
B.) sights, forearm, stock
C.) trigger, bolt, barrel
D.) stock, barrel, action
Answer: D
4.) A peep is an example of a(n):
A.) optical sight
B.) open sight
C.) aperture sight
D.) variable scope sight
Answer: C
5.) Sights used on a rifle are:
A.) open, peep, bead
B.) peep, ramp, bead
C.) open, optical, aperture
D.) open, ramp, telescopic
Answer: C
6.) Is a .22 long rifle cartridge a:
A.) rim fire
B.) center fire
C.) belted
D.) none of the above
Answer: A
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7.) The front end of the barrel through which the bullet exits is called
A.) bore
B.) breech
C.) muzzle
D.) chamber
Answer: C
8.) The four types of rifle action are:
A.) pump, lever, bolt, double-barrel
B.) single shot, pump, auto loading, lever
C.) bolt, lever, se mi- auto, pump
D.) single shot, lever, bolt, pump
Answer: C
9.) The part of a rifle that allows a shooter to load, shoot and unload the rifle is called the:
A.) bolt
Answer: C
B.) safety
C.) action
D.) breech block
10.) The most challenging shooting position to master is the :
A.) kneeling position
B.) sitting position
C.) standing position
D.) prone position
Answer: C
11.) After you clean your gun, you should:
A.) not oil it at all
B.) apply a very heavy coat of oil
C.) put a light coat of oil on all metal parts
D.) oil only the barrel
Answer: C
12.) The .22long rifle is dangerous as far as:
A.) Under 400 yards.
B.) 1 mile and beyond.
C.) 10 miles
D.) 10 yards
Answer: B
13.) The hollow inside of the barrel (the hole through which the bullet passes) is called the:
A.) bore
Answer: A
B.) sight
C.) trigger
D.) stock
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14.) The key to squeezing the trigger is called what?
A.) shooting
B.) sight picture control
C.) position
D.) trigger control
Answer: D
15.) How far are the targets you are shooting at?
A.) 50 feet
B.) 10 feet
C.) 1 mile
D.) As far as you think is best
Answer: A
16.) Sight adjustment is done by
.
Answer: A
A.) moving the rear sight in the same direction you want your shot or group to move
B.) moving the rear sight in the opposite direction you want your shot or group to move
C.) not moving the rear sight at all
D.) none of the above
dry place. Answer: B
17.) Ammunition should be kept in a
A.) hot
B.) cool
C.) public
D.) none of the above
.
Answer: A
type of action.
Answer: C
.
Answer: A
18.) Together the lands and grooves inside the barrel are known as
A.) Rifling
B.) Bore
C.) Muzzle
D.) Action
19.) The bolt action is probably the most
A.) Useful
B.) Attractive
C.) Common
D.) None of the Above
20.) The two basic types of rifle cartridges are
A.) Rimfire, Centerfire
B.) Dry, Centerfire
C.) Rimfire, Shell
D.) All of the Above
and
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21.) The ____is the container into which the other ammunition parts are assembled.
A.) Primer
B.) Rimfire
C.) Bullet
D.) Case
Answer: D
22.) The technique of practicing the fundamentals of shooting with an unloaded rifle is called
A.) Live firing
Answer: C
B.) Getting into position
C.) Dry Firing
D.) Sight Adjustment
23.)
the center of the target.
A.) Breath Control
B.) Follow Through
C.) Trigger Control
D.) Sight Picture Control
is trying to keep the aligned sights aimed as closed as possible on
Answer: D
24.) If your left eye is dominant, to what shoulder do you place your rifle to?
A.) Right
B.) Does not matter
C.) Left
Answer: C
25.) According to the 4-H project book, what are the 5 fundamentals of shooting?
Answer: A
A.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, trigger control, follow through
B.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, breath control, follow through
C.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, firing control, follow through
D.) Shooting position, shot preparation, sight picture control, muscle control, follow through
26.) In the S.W. 4-H District Rifle Contest, we shoot what caliber of rifle?
A.) .22long rifle
B.) .38 special
C.) 375 H&H magnum
D.) .22 Hornet
Answer: A
27.) Once you have your best sight picture, _______________ the trigger straight back in a smooth
controlled motion until the rifle fires.
Answer: C
A.) Pull
B.) Jerk
C.) Squeeze
D.) Push
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28.) At the S.W. District Rifle Contest, a sling may be used in all shooting positions. True or False
A.) True
Answer: B
B.) False
29.) Once cleaning has taken place on a rifle, you should wipe all exposed metal surfaces with
or
.
Answer: D
A.) Soap, water
B.) Dirt, Sand
C.) Oil, Gas
D.) Silicone, light oiled cloth
30.) In
ammunition, the primer is a separate component located in
the center of the cartridge case base.
Answer: C
A.) Rimfire
B.) Muzzleloader
C.) Centerfire
D.) None of Above
Multiple Choice Questions on Safety:
1.) "Cease fire" means:
A.) lay your rifle down immediately
B.) stop immediately and open the action
C.) finish firing the shot you are now shooting
D.) both A. and B
Answer: D
2.) While shooting a .22 outdoors:
A.) hearing protection is not needed
B.) hearing protection is always needed
C.) eye protection is always needed
D.) both B. and C.
Answer: D
3.) When transporting a firearm, you should:
A.) have it beside you
B.) have it unloaded and action open
C.) have it loaded for a quick shot
D.) none of the above
Answer: B
4.) Which of these are a gun safety rules?
A.) be sure of your target and area beyond
B.) treat every gun as if it were loaded
C.) always point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) all of the above
Answer: D
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5.) When unloading a firearm, you should always:
A.) check the magazine or chamber
B.) make sure the action is open
C.) point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) all of the above
Answer: D
6.) The first thing to do when handling a firearm is:
A.) put the safety on
B.) pull the trigger to be sure it is not loaded
C.) point the muzzle in a safe direction
D.) check the sights
Answer: C
7.) When storing firearms and ammunition, you should
A.) lock guns in a gun cabinet or safe
B.) store guns and ammunition separately
C.) store guns and ammunition in a cool dry place
D.) all of the above
Answer: D
8.) lf your rifle jams during competition, you should:
A.) keep it pointed down range and raise your hand for help
B.) squeeze the trigger a second time
C.) remove it from the line and clear the action
D.) sit down and remove the bolt
Answer: A
9.) From the written rules of the S.W. 4-H District Rifle contest, a CBI stands for what?
A.) clear barrel inside
Answer: C
B.) clear bullet indicator
C.) clear bore indicator
10.) Which direction should you point your muzzle?
A.) down range
B.) in a safe direction
C.) at your dog
D.) A. and B.
Answer: D
11.) A good backstop for shooting would be:
A.) lake
B.) rock wall
C.) old car body
D.) hill without rocks
Answer: D
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12.) Who is allowed to call a "cease fire"?
A.) the range officer
B.) no one
C.) anyone
D.) the governor
Answer: C
13.) Are shooters required to wear safety glasses while shooting at all times?
A.) no, you should only wear them when it's windy
B.) yes
C.) no, you should only wear them if you feel like it
Answer: B
14.) Where should your spotter stand?
A.) behind you
B.) in front of you
C.) by the target
Answer: A
15.) When should you place your finger in the trigger?
A.) when you are ready to shoot
B.) you should have it there all the time
C.) when you are carrying your firearm
D.) when you are cleaning your firearm
Answer: A
16.) When you are cleaning your rifle you should make sure the
is
.
A.) barrel, action
B.) action, unloaded
C.) oil, clean
D.) none of the above
is open and the rifle
Answer: B
17.) Guns and ammunition should always be stored
the chances of an accident.
A.) anywhere
B.) together
C.) separately
D.) all of the above
18.) Two of the standard range commands you may hear a Range Officer use are:
A.) Start Firing, Stop Firing
B.) Commence Firing, Cease Firing
C.) None of the Above
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Answer: C
Answer: B
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19.) It is important to know what is ________________ your target is.
A.) ground
B.) in front of
C.) beyond
D.) none of the above
20.)
produce a high volume of gas.
A.) Black powder
B.) Gun powder
C.) Smokeless gun powder
D.) Powder charge
is a chemical compound that is designed to burn rapidly and
Answer: D
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Parts of Rifle and Bullet:
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Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl
The main objective of the Welcome to NM 4-H Bowl is to provide first year 4-H members enrolled in
"Welcome to NM 4-H" an opportunity to demonstrate what they learned their first 4-H project. The
contest will also provide spectators and participants an opportunity to learn more about 4-H.
I.
Eligibility
a. Any first year 4-H member enrolled in "Welcome to NM 4-H" and Novice aqe group
members.
b. Each county can enter two, three to four-member teams plus one alternate team
member.
II.
Equipment
a. A team responder available from the State 4-H Office will be used to determine the first
person to respond to each question and to measure the allotted time for answering.
b. Questions used in the contest will be taken from the "Welcome to NM 4-H" project book
100 L-1, Revised 2008. Answers to questions may vary depending on contestants' home
county. Tie breaking questions on county government will be used if necessary.
III.
Officials
a. Superintendent
 The Superintendent will direct the contest, ask all questions, designate contestant
to answer question, and accept or reject all answers.
b. Timekeeper
 The timekeeper shall monitor total elapsed time of each round and inform
superintendent of total elapsed time.
c. Scorekeeper
 The scorekeeper shall record the scores for each round in a manner that may be
checked, and the scores are to be clearly visible to the moderator and
contestants.
IV.
Teams
a. Each team shall consist of four (4) members and an alternate. The alternate shall
participate only if the superintendent deems it impossible for one of the team members
to continue.
b. Each team must have at least three (3) contestants.
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V.
Contest
a. The teams are seated with the team captain seated nearest the superintendent. The
superintendent opens the question packet at the signal from the timekeeper and begins
to read the first question.
b. If a buzzer is activated before the question is finished, the superintendent stops reading
and the contestant shall have five (5) seconds to answer the portion of the question read.
c. If the answer is wrong, the question will not be repeated.
d. If the time to begin to answer a question (5 seconds) elapses without a contestant
pushing the buzzer, the question is discarded with no points being deducted from either
team.
e. The timekeeper shall determine if a contestant has begun an answer within the allotted
time and shall determine when that round of the contest is over.
f. The scorekeeper shall add five (5) points for each correctly answered question and
subtract three (3) points for each incorrectly answered question.
g. Each round shall be 20 or more questions or 15 minutes.
h. If more than two teams are entered in the contest, lots will be drawn to determine
competition rounds. If only one team is entered in the contest, 500/o of the questions
must be answered to receive blue award.
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Welcome to the 4-H Bowl
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Wildlife Habitat Evaluation
Eligibility
A. Read general rules
B. Members may be enrolled in any 4-H project
C. Two, four (4) member teams made of Novice and Two, four member team of Juniors members
per county. Novices may be moved up to a junior team.
Resource: Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Manual http://www.whep.org/
Wildlife Identification
Wildlife ID: 25 slides 2 points per Power Point Slide. Total of 50 points Objective: To be able to
identify wildlife species listed in the WHEP manual.
Wildlife managers must be able to identify the species for which they are managing. Photos of the species
used in WHEP are readily available from a number of sources, including many field guides and websites. In
this portion of the judging event contestants will be asked to identify wildlife species that are listed in the
WHEP manual. A complete list is found in the manual on page C2. There will be twenty five species
represented by a clear photograph of either the male or female in either the juvenile or adult stage. The
format of this portion of the test is to write the number of the slide in the appropriate-blank. If the
judges cannot read the intent of the contestant, the answer will be considered incorrect. Contestants are
not allowed to have any electronic devices including cell phones, palm pilots, blackberries, mp3players,
etc. with them. Each correct answer is worth two points.
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Wildlife – General Knowledge
General Wildlife Knowledge: 25 questions 2 points each. Total of 50 points
Objective: To demonstrate knowledge of the wildlife species in the Hot Desert, Urban and Wetlands
regions to be judged. Understand the biology and behaviors of the wildlife species found within the
regions, and the use of aerial photos in wildlife management.
Questions can include information for any of the following in the WHEP manual:
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Wildlife species identification
Wildlife foods
Aerial photos
Wildlife habitat requirements for a species
Region specific questions (Hot desert or Urban)
Wildlife management concepts and terms
Wildlife management practices (WM P's)
Glossary
The general knowledge portion tests the ability of participants to demonstrate their knowledge in these
areas. The format will be set up as a practicum, with 25 stations worth 2 points apiece. Wildlife Foods
definitions are provided in appendix A of this manual. For the purpose of WHEP, foods have been placed
in groups. Participants should be prepared to indicate which foods are eaten by specific wildlife species,
and be familiar with the food group definitions. Foods charts are contained in the Eco-Regions portion of
the text, and further information on foods can be found in the Species section under the individual
wildlife species. Learning to interpret aerial photos allows participants to view areas of the country where
they may not have a chance to visit personally. From the photos they can see the topography, get an idea
of the amounts and kinds of cover available, and see the availability of water. Looking closer at the photos
can show the amount and type of edge available, any barriers to migration that might exist, agricultural
fields, grassland and forest lands. Programs like Google Earth, TerraServer and Google Maps can be helpful
in understanding photos as a useful tool. In the "Species" section of the manual, each species has
information on habitat requirements, management practices, habitat preferences and some incidental
facts listed.
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Scoring the Contest
Wildlife Identification
Total of 50 points, 2 points per Power Point Slide. Incorrect answers or illegible answers will be marked
wrong.
General Knowledge
The practicum general knowledge activity is worth a total of 50 points with each station worth 2 points
apiece.
The wildlife contest is worth a total of 100 points.
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Index to Wildlife Species
Birds
American bittern
American black duck
American kestrel
American robin
American wigeon
American woodcock
barred owl
black-backed wood pecker
black-bellied whistling duck
black-capped chickadee
black-throated sparrow
blue-winged teal
Brewer's sparrow
Broad-winged hawk
Brown thrasher
California quail
California thrasher
Canada goose
common nighthawk
crested caracara
crissal thrasher
dickcissel
dusky grouse
eastern bluebird
eastern meadowlark
European starling
ferruginous hawk
Gambel's quail
golden eagle
golden-cheeked warbler
golden-fronted wood pecker
golden-winged warbler
grasshopper sparrow
great horned owl
greater prairie-chicken
greater roadrunner
greater sage-grouse
hairy woodpecker
house finch
house sparrow
house wren
ladder-backed woodpecker
lark bunting
Lawrence's goldfinch
loggerhead shrike
long-billed thrasher
mallard
marbled murrelet
mountain bluebird
mourning dove
northern bobwhite
northern flicker
northern goshawk
northern harrier
northern pintail
Nuttall's woodpecker
ovenbird
peregrine falcon
prairie falcon
prothonotary warbler
pyrrhuloxia
red-cockaded woodpecker
red-eyed vireo
red-tailed hawk
red head
ring-necked pheasant
rock pigeon
ruby-throated humming bird
ruffed grouse
sage thrasher
scaled quail
sharp-tailed grouse
song sparrow
sooty grouse
southwest willow flycatcher
spotted sandpiper
spotted towhee
Virginia rail
western bluebird
western kingbird
white-tailed
ptarmigan
white-winged dove
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Wilson's snipe
wood duck
yellow-rumped warbler
Mammals
American beaver
American marten
big brown bat
black bear
black-tailed jackrabbit
black-tailed prairie dog
bobcat
Brazilian free-tailed bat
collared peccary
Columbian black-tailed deer
common muskrat
coyote
desert cottontail
eastern cottontail
eastern fox squirrel
eastern gray squirrel
elk
fisher
gray fox
Indiana bat
mink
moose
mountain cottontail
mountain lion
New England cottontail
pronghorn
raccoon
red fox
red squirrel
river otter
Rocky Mountain mule deer
snowshoe hare
white-tailed deer
wild pig
Reptiles
eastern box turtle
eastern indigo snake
eastern snapping turtle
Gila monster
gopher tortoise
plains hog-nosed snake
Texas horned lizard
timber rattlesnake
western diamond-backed
rattlesnake
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Amphibians
American bullfrog
Crawfish frog
Monterey salamander
Northern red-legged frog
Rough-skinned newt
Tiger salamander
Wood frog
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Blue gill
Coho salmon
Cutthroat trout
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
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Wildlife Habitat Species Score Sheet
Birds
American bittern
golden-winged warbler
red-eyed vireo
American black duck
grasshopper sparrow
red-tailed hawk
American kestrel
great horned owl
red head
American robin
greater prairie-chicken
ring-necked pheasant
American wigeon
greater roadrunner
rock pigeon
American woodcock
greater sage-grouse
ruby-throated humming bird
barred owl
hairy woodpecker
ruffed grouse
black-backed wood pecker
house finch
sage thrasher
black-bellied whistling duck
house sparrow
scaled quail
black-capped chickadee
house wren
sharp-tailed grouse
black-throated sparrow
ladder-backed woodpecker
song sparrow
blue-winged teal
lark bunting
sooty grouse
Brewer's sparrow
Lawrence's goldfinch
southwest willow flycatcher
Broad-winged hawk
loggerhead shrike
spotted sandpiper
Brown thrasher
long-billed thrasher
spotted towhee
California quail
mallard
Virginia rail
California thrasher
marbled murrelet
western bluebird
Canada goose
mountain bluebird
western kingbird
common nighthawk
mourning dove
white-tailed
crested caracara
northern bobwhite
ptarmigan
crissal thrasher
northern flicker
white-winged dove
dickcissel
northern goshawk
wild turkey
dusky grouse
northern harrier
Wilson's snipe
eastern bluebird
northern pintail
wood duck
eastern meadowlark
Nuttall's woodpecker
yellow-rumped warbler
European starling
Ovenbird
ferruginous hawk
peregrine falcon
Gambel's quail
prairie falcon
golden eagle
prothonotary warbler
golden-cheeked warbler
pyrrhuloxia
golden-fronted wood pecker
red-cockaded woodpecker
137 Mammals
American beaver
American marten
big brown bat
black bear
black-tailed jackrabbit
black-tailed prairie dog
bobcat
Brazilian free-tailed bat
collared peccary
Columbian blacktailed deer
common muskrat
coyote
desert cottontail
eastern cottontail
eastern fox squirrel
eastern gray squirrel
elk
fisher
gray fox
Indiana bat
Mink
Moose
mountain cottontail
mountain lion
New England cottontail
Pronghorn
Raccoon
red fox
red squirrel
river otter
Rocky Mountain
mule deer
snowshoe hare
white-tailed deer
wild pig
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Reptiles
eastern box turtle
eastern indigo snake
eastern snapping turtle
Gila monster
gopher tortoise
plains hog-nosed snake
Texas horned lizard
timber rattlesnake
western diamond backed
rattlesnake
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American bullfrog
Crawfish frog
Monterey salamander
Northern red-legged frog
Rough-skinned newt
Tiger salamander
Wood frog
Fish
Blue gill
Coho salmon
Cutthroat trout
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
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Wildlife Scorecard
Name:
County:
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
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38
39
40
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43
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50
51
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63
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68
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71
72
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80
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Name:
County:
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113
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117
88
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119
90
120
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121
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97
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98
128
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129
100
130
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131
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132
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133
104
134
105
135
106
136
107
137
108
138
109
139
110
140
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