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2016 RAWF PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Andrew McKee, President
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
On behalf of The Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair, I would like to welcome you
as an exhibitor in our 94th annual Fair.
I am new — and not so new — to The Royal.
I have been a Board member for six years
and in April, I succeeded Paul Larmer as
President and Chairman of The Royal’s
Board of Directors. I am neither a farmer
nor a horseman but my family’s roots
run deep at The Royal. My grandfather
John W. McKee was one of the charter
members of The Royal Agricultural Winter
Fair Association of Canada in 1919 and
my grandmother competed in the first
ever Royal. Our family has been closely
involved with The Royal ever since.
Many of the values that my ancestors
and their compatriots envisioned almost
100 years ago still ring true today. The
Royal has been — and still is — all about
excellence in agriculture, food and equine
sport. The Royal is the culmination of the
shows and competitions our exhibitors
enter each year to qualify for this final,
most prestigious event. For the farmers
who enter our competitions, winning or
placing well at The Royal represents a
significant business opportunity. A Royal
champion Ayrshire cow or Suffolk sheep
or Angus bull is worth more than it was
before our show. Of course, The Royal
is about more than business — it’s also
about pride. Whether you exhibit jam or
honey or maple syrup or cheese, winning
at The Royal creates a sense of pride that
burns as brightly in the year it is earned
as it does in the memory of champions
from years past.
While The Royal is steeped in tradition,
it is also moving forward to embrace
new technology and best-in-class
practices. At the centre of our ambitious
plans is the goal of improving exhibitor
experience. For 2016, we are relocating
and expanding our main large livestock
show ring, The Ring of Excellence. The
new Ring will include better sightlines,
hospitality suites and livestreaming of all
events. TV monitors in the barns will keep
exhibitors up to speed on what is taking
place in the Ring, and livestreaming will
open our shows and sales to a wider
audience than ever before.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
is a great Canadian tradition. By
competing in The Royal, you become
part of our tradition — and part of our
future. I wish you every success in the
Royal competition of your choice. We
appreciate your participation and your
loyalty. Rest assured that we continue
to work hard to create a best-in-class
experience for you.
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The Official Equipment Sponsor of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
John Deere is proud to support this world-class event celebrating the
hard work of farmers across the country.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Main Reception
(416) 263-3400
AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE
Agriculture Show Office Coordinator
Murray Gregory
263-3418
[email protected]
active after September 14, 2015
ADMINISTRATION
OPERATIONS
Manager, Operations Gabe Simms
[email protected]
263-3408
HORSE SHOW
Horse Show Business Manager
Christine Reupke
263-3407
[email protected]
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Johnstone
[email protected] 263-3401
Horse Show Manager
Peter Doubleday263-3417
Executive Assistant
Heather Leitch
[email protected]
263-3406
Event Director
Robert MacAskill
[email protected]
263-3498
SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT
Director, Agriculture & Food
Peter Hohenadel
[email protected]
263-3482
Director, Corporate Development
Caitlin O’Neill
[email protected]
263-3440
Keeley Campbell
[email protected]
263-3437
Manager, Agriculture & Food Sponsorship Coordinator
263- 3433
Christine Kuzyk
[email protected]
263-3424
Events Coordinator, Agriculture & Food Emily Price
[email protected]
Customer Development & Sales Manager
MARKETING
Marketing Communications & Community Relations
Karen Poncelet
263-3411
[email protected]
AGRICULTURE SHOW
FINANCE
Director, Finance
Janet Scott
[email protected]
263-3469
Financial Administrator
Omnya Nawar
[email protected]
263-3496
Ian Charlton263-3402
[email protected]
HOSPITALITY
Director, Hospitality & Special Events
Tim Lilleyman
[email protected]
263-3413
Stephanie Phillips
[email protected]
263-3495
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
Manager, Features & Education
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS
SHIPPING ADDRESS
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
39 Manitoba Drive
RICOH Coliseum
Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Canada
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Door 33, Manitoba Drive
RICOH Coliseum
Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Canada
PARKING VIOLATIONS
The RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking
violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after
the RAWF.
LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKING
Exhibitor trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition grounds at
no charge during the RAWF in designated lots assigned by
The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations will be
provided during move in/arrival.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
A shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/RICOH
Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place Parking Lot on a
regular basis. There will be no charge for this service.
ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONS
The Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires
that all electrical equipment must be approved before it
may lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold,
or otherwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all
electrical equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply
with the above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well as lighting and display equipment.
Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended
that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the
necessary electrical approval certification is being sought:
Electrical Safety Authority
Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer
155 Matheson Road West
Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5
Tel: (905) 712-5363
Failure to comply could result in the equipment being
refused connection to the source of electrical supply and
may even be ordered to be removed from the display.
ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings
is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs.
All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets
have been installed must be equipped with cords having
three-pronged grounded plugs.
COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be allowed
in the buildings.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the services of the in-house electrical company contacted through
Enercare Centre.
ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
EXHIBITORS
PAYMENT OF FEES
1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds.
2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds,
(1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted
or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money
Order at your Bank or Post Office.
3. DO NOT SEND cheques drawn on US Banks marked
as “Payable in Canadian Dollars,” as we are unable
to negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay
the HST charges on their entries, as the service is being
provided in Canada.
CUSTOMS
Exhibits from the United States or any other foreign country will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if
returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhibitors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF’s designated customs broker:
Livingston Event Logistics (formally Mendelssohn),
40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1.
Tel 416-863-9339 or Fax 416-863-5149.
Livingston Event Logistics have offices at most Ports of Entry
to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston
Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada.
U.S. Livestock Exhibitors – Import permits are necessary for
temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Regulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements
for Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to
Canada on temporary status.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR
ENDOWMENT FUND
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established Endowment Fund which exists to provide
reserves for responsible financial management,
and also to provide a source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advancing the objectives
of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Enriching
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment
Fund is an important responsibility shared by
those who are committed to the future of this
great Canadian institution. The demands today
are significant, and the dreams for tomorrow limitless – and we all have the ability to contribute
either directly or indirectly.
If you would like more information about The
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund,
including details as to how to make a contribution, please contact the Chief Executive Officer,
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at 416-263-3400.
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario
(FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution
made by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair by presenting them with the prestigious
Woman of Excellence in Agriculture Award.
Criteria for Selection
Open to all women currently or previously involved in
agriculture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their
community (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match).
Nominations
Your nomination package must include:
A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing
the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community.
Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation
(not to exceed one page each) and the nominee’s contact information
Call for Nominations
FWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who
has tirelessly contributed to “excellence in agriculture”
at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be
FWIO’s guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural
Excellence Luncheon, where the award will be presented.
Selection
The winner will be selected by an appointed committee
of FWIO representatives and notified by September 30.
Applications available from:
Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario
552 Ridge Road
Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6
Phone: 905-662-2691
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: Submit completed nomination packages by
June 30th each year. All nominations are to be sent to
the FWIO Offices.
Previous Winners
1996
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Miriam Detwiler
Joy Palmer
Evelyn McCutcheon
Grace Oesch
Cathy Wilson Pinkney
Cathy Lasby
Jane Whaley
Josie Wintersinger
Sharon Douglas
2005
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Monica Veit
Judy Shelley
Joanne Currie
Doris Aitken
Katie Normet
Karen Eastman Velthuis
Mary Ann Found
Donna Willows
Pat Marcotte
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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation, it is duly
noted in the appropriate section and must be followed.
INTERPRETATION
ENTRY PROCEDURE
1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair Association of Canada and The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to as the “RAWF”
or “The Royal”.
a.“Directors” means the Board of Directors of the RAWF.
b.“Chief Executive Officer” or “CEO” means the Chief
Executive Officer of the RAWF.
c.“Judge” means the person(s) contracted by the RAWF to
decide events/competitions/shows at such RAWF.
d.“Exhibitor” means any owner signing an Entry Form
and/or the lessee, manager, agent nominator, driver,
rider or employee of such owner.
2. The RAWF Management has the final and absolute right
to interpret these rules and regulations and to determine
all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto, or
otherwise arising out of, or in connection with, or incident
to the RAWF.
3. The Management has the right to amend or add to these
Rules and Regulations from time to time.
4. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules and regulations printed in the Competition Book will forfeit all privileges and premiums upon decision of the management.
This may include any or all of the following:
a.Prizes, awards, diplomas, certificates
b.Prize money
c.Forfeiture of any or all passes, entry fees and stall rental
fees
d.Banned from exhibiting at future RAWF Events.
This exhibitor may also be subject to such penalty as the
Executive Committee may determine.
5. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF
receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form
including payment in full by no later than the entry closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse any entry,
at its sole discretion, and to return any entry fee without
further liability. Closing dates are stated in each competition section.
6. If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the facility, The RAWF reserves the right to return entries.
7. If an Entry Form is sent by FAX machine:
a.Please indicate that you have faxed your entry, on the
entry form.
b.Entries will only be accepted if payment is made by
credit card and the credit card information is completed
on the form.
c.Do not FAX an Entry Form more than once unless
instructed to do so by the RAWF.
8. Payment of entry fees will be accepted by MasterCard/
VISA or cheque. HST should be added to all fees quoted
unless otherwise stated, and must be paid in Canadian
funds. US exhibitors please refer to the U.S. and Foreign
Exhibitors page.
9. Exhibits that have been erroneously entered, may, at the
discretion of the Agriculture Manager, be transferred to
their proper classes prior to judging.
10. No substitution will be accepted after the entry closing
date, except as referred to in the appropriate section.
11. Firms and co-partnerships entering exhibits for competition must be in existence at the time of making the
entry and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of
the particulars of firms may be required by the Executive
Committee.
12. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for
championships or specials, provided the animal or article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First
and second prize winners are automatically eligible for
championships.
EXHIBITS
13. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction of the
RAWF but solely at the risk of the exhibitor. The RAWF
will not be responsible for damage, injury, loss or theft
of any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of such damage,
injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage, injury, loss or theft occasioned by
or arising from any article exhibited by him/her and shall
indemnify the RAWF against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
14. No exhibit shall be temporarily removed during the RAWF
without the written authority of the Chief Executive Officer and this written permission shall be given only on
leaving such deposit as the Chief Executive Officer shall
specify, and the written authority shall state the departure time and return time of the exhibit. If the exhibit is
not returned in accordance with the terms of the authority, the deposit will be forfeited to the RAWF.
15. Under no circumstances will articles which are offensive
by reason of their odour or appearance or which are
dangerous by reason of their combustible or explosive
character, be accepted or admitted, and if any such be
allowed admission, through misrepresentation or otherwise, they must be removed by order of the Chief Executive Officer.
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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
EXHIBITS (cont’d)
DISPLAYS
16. No exhibit shall have overhead storage of any kind as it
does not comply with the RAWF’s safety protocols.
17. No pets will be allowed in the facilities with the exception
of service dogs.
18. If required by the RAWF Management, an exhibitor shall
make a statutory declaration that the article exhibited by
him/her is exhibited in accordance with and in all respects
comply with the rules and regulations of the RAWF. In
case any exhibitor refuses to make such declaration, all
premiums awarded to him/her shall be forfeited and all
such articles shall be removed forthwith if so ordered by
the Executive Committee.
24. Exhibitors will not be permitted to call attention to their
exhibits in a noisy or disorderly manner. Only such signs
and placards may be used throughout the buildings as
the Chief Executive Officer shall approve and allow. The
Executive Committee reserves the right to prescribe the
dimensions and regulate the position of all signs, and
generally to direct the arrangement of the exhibits, so
far as the same may be necessary to secure harmony
and an attractive appearance. Except with permission
of the CEO, no person(s) will be permitted to distribute
advertising matter in the RAWF Show Rings except from
his/her exhibit, nor tack up or post any advertisement, bill,
card, etc., except in the space occupied by the exhibitor.
25. Undue noise or unseemly methods of demonstrations
made in the operation of displays will not be tolerated.
Noise levels of sound amplification equipment must not
interfere with any other persons. The RAWF may terminate the use of any such equipment or methods. The final
decision of what constitutes undue noise and unseemly
methods shall rest with the RAWF.
26. In an effort to best utilize the space in the barn for animal
and exhibitor use, tents and displays will only be permitted once the stalling plan has been finalized. Exhibitors
wishing to have a display and/or tent must complete the
tent/display application and submit it to the Agriculture
Show Office along with entries before the respective
entry closing date of each section.
EXHIBITOR CONDUCT
19. Any false representation, interference or unacceptable
conduct on the part of an Exhibitor will be dealt with by
the RAWF according to the circumstances of the case.
20.Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception or dishonest
practice, either in the preparation or ownership or of any
misrepresentation concerning any article exhibited, which
may have affected or have been intended to affect the
decision of the judges, the Executive Committee has the
power to withhold the payment of any prize awarded.
The Executive Committee may prohibit any such party
or parties from exhibiting at the RAWF for one or more
years and may also publish the names of such persons as
may be deemed expedient.
21. Consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of designated licensed areas of the RAWF will not be tolerated.
Violators of this rule will be dealt with accordingly.
22. In accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, smoking
is not allowed in the barns or indoor area.
23. Professional displays are encouraged. Space visible to
the public and/or your neighbouring exhibitors must be
finished attractively. Please see the display/tent section
on the entry form to apply.
Tents/displays that are approved by RAWF Management
will be subject to a fee. Tent space will be limited to 10x10
and display space will be limited to 10x7. Tents and displays are to be incorporated into the stalling area. Tents
and displays will not be permitted on the stalling row
ends or against the building walls due to fire and safety
protocols.
Only one tent and/or booth is allowed per string. A tent
is to be used for tack storage. A display booth is to be
used for farm or animal promotion only. Any tents or displays that are not utilized in the appropriate manner, as
deemed by management, will be removed. All tents and
display must post their permit for the clear view of the
Fire Marshall and RAWF staff.
27.Pop-up tents will be required to have an operable fire
extinguisher positioned on the outside of the tent. The
Fire Marshal has the authority to look in any pop-up
tent, at any time, if there is probable cause. If possible,
the Fire Marshal will check with string personnel prior
to entry.
28. Remember: Fire Regulations and enhanced grounds
safety measures are designed for the protection and
safety of you and your property.
JUDGES AND JUDGING
29. Judges are expected to familiarize themselves with all
the rules and regulations of the RAWF and to particularly
note those bearing on the classes to be judged by them.
30.In the absence of competition in any class, the judge will
award such premium as he/she determines the exhibit
deserves. He/she will exercise his/her discretion as to
whether first, second or any premium will be awarded.
Judges may not award prizes to unworthy exhibits.
31. If there is any question regarding the legitimacy of an
entry, or the right of an article to compete in any Section
or Class, the judge shall report this to the Superintendent
or clerk in charge.
32. All judging documentation (each page initialed) must be
signed with the judge’s regular signature and returned to
the Agriculture Show Office as soon as the awards are
completed. Judges should not leave the RAWF until they
have ascertained that there are no protests against any
of the awards in the classes they have judged.
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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
JUDGES AND JUDGING (cont’d)
PROTESTS
33. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. However, should an exhibitor have a protest, the following procedure must be followed:
a.All protests must be in writing and must state plainly the
cause of complaint or appeal and must be delivered to
the Chief Executive Officer’s Office within two (2) hours
of judging (for livestock). For all other competitions, complaints must be delivered to the CEO’s office within 48
hours.
b.The protest must be accompanied by a deposit which will
be forfeited if the protest is not sustained.
c.Deposit amounts are as follows:
$100 Livestock (this includes livestock youth shows)
$50 Agriculture Product and Dance Competitions
d. No appeal from an award based upon a statement that
the judge has overlooked an exhibit will be considered
by the Executive Committee.
34.Any exhibitor who by himself/herself, his/her agent or
employee interferes or shows disrespect to any judge
during the performance of his/her duties on the premises
occupied by the RAWF or is guilty of conduct calculated
to bring the RAWF into disrepute shall be subject to any or
all the forfeitures and/or penalties provided for in Rule #4.
35. All other protests must be made out to the RAWF in writing and accompanied by a deposit of $50. Such protests
must plainly state the cause of complaint, concern or
appeal and must be delivered to the CEO’s office within
48 hours of the event or visit.
SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANTS
36. Subject to the direction of the RAWF Agriculture Manager, each Superintendent and/ or assistant is responsible
for the Section to which he/she is assigned. Consequently,
exhibitors are required to follow his/her instructions in
matters pertaining to the placing and showing of exhibits.
AWARDS
37. Prize money will be mailed as soon as possible after the
close of the RAWF and will be paid in Canadian funds.
Exhibitors who do not receive their prize money by January 5th of the year following the RAWF, must apply to the
Agriculture department for payment thereof, in writing,
before January 10th, quoting specifics of the competition,
class and placing.
38. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair reserves the right to
not process cheques in the amount of or less than $25.00
for all shows where prizes are being offered.
39. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as follows:
a.Ribbons
First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red
Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Fourth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
Fifth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Sixth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
Seventh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple
Eighth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
Ninth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Tenth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pale Blue
Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red, White & Blue
Reserve Championship. . . . . Purple, Pink & White
b.Trophies – Trophies offered for perpetual competition
will remain in the custody of the RAWF. The name of
each winner will be engraved thereon or on the plate
attached thereto.
40. Each exhibitor shall agree that photographs taken of the
exhibitor and/or exhibits by any photographer approved
by the RAWF may be used for purposes of promotion by
the RAWF or its official sponsors.
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2016 HORTICULTURE COMPETITION
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Chairman: Brian Gilroy
Committee
William Boncheff Mara McNally
Joanne Borcsok Barry Roberts
Norman Craven Trudy Roberts
Marvin Creighton Jr. Rebecca Mercer
Bill Fearnley Sam Squire
Laura McNally
Honorary Life Members
Steve Hoult
Matt Valk
Consulting Members
Mary Ruth McDonald
Muck Crop Research Station
Shawn Janse
Muck Crop Research Station
Chris Lyons
Conrad Casuga
Bengt Schummacher
Affiliated Members
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
Ontario Apple Growers
Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario
Holland Marsh Growers Association
Entry Closing Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Entry Fee: $3.50 per entry for Sections 825, 827, and 829
$4.00 per entry for Sections 820, 821, 822 and 824
*Entry fees for special sections are printed at the beginning of each section.
JUDGING INFORMATION
Potatoes
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Judge: TBA
Vegetables
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Judge: TBA
Apples
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Judge: TBA
Giant Vegetables
Classes:
Date:
Time:
Classes:
Date:
Time:
Judges:
19, 20, 21, 23
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
7:00 p.m.
All other classes
Saturday, November 5, 2016
11:00 a.m.
TBA
Exhibitors must advise the RAWF on their Entry Form if they intend to pick up their entries.
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2016 HORTICULTURE COMPETITION
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All entries made are subject to the RAWF’s General
Rules and Regulations. All exhibitors are bound by
them.
2. Every exhibitor must have grown the product exhibited
by him/her and it must have been grown in the country
in which the exhibitor resides.
3. Not more than one entry in any class will be accepted
from one individual, except for in Any Other Vegetable
classes, in which one exhibitor may enter multiple
entries of different varieties.
4. Exhibits must be delivered or shipped (prepaid) to the
address below unless stated otherwise:
Agriculture Show Office
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Door #33, Manitoba Drive
RICOH Coliseum, Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C3
a. All entries will be received between 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016 until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday,
November 1, 2016 at Door 33, Manitoba Drive. The
entries will be kept in a secure location by RAWF
staff.
b. Giant Vegetable entries being judged on Saturday,
November 5, 2016 can be delivered day of judging
between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at loading Door
20 located in the East Loading Docks off of Manitoba Drive.
5. The RAWF will furnish trays for displaying potatoes,
rutabagas and onions, and half bushel baskets for
displaying carrots, beets and parsnips. The RAWF will
provide standard 12 inch plates for displaying garlic
and herbs.
6. Onion ropes must measure 3 feet and 6 inches in
length and the onions should measure as close to 3
feet as possible. In judging, 40% of the score will be
allowed for workmanship and appearance and 60%
for quality of the onions.
7. Garlic ropes must measure a minimum of 26 inches
from the top of the loop to the bottom of the last garlic.
The loops should be 6 inches in length. In judging, 40%
of the score will be allowed for workmanship and
appearance and 60% for quality of the garlic.
8. In the regular onion classes (classes 11 – 14), an exhibit
shall consist of sufficient onions to cover ONLY one
layer of a tray 24 inches by 12 inches.
9. In the rutabaga classes, extra specimens of waxed
entries may be submitted. Unwaxed entries should be
either brushed or washed.
10. Judging will be conducted on a comparison basis, but
when collections are being judged, it is suggested that
the judges base their awards on the following criteria:
a. Quality as indicated by form, shape, colour,
uniformity, condition, and freedom from
blemishes
60 points
b. Arrangement
25 points
c. Nomenclature
15 points
11. All exhibits are under the control and subject to
the order of the Horticulture Superintendent who
may order the removal of any that are not clean
or attractive in appearance.* Exhibits that are not
sound will be disqualified and may be removed prior
to judging.
12. Exhibitors must advise the RAWF on their Entry Form
if their intention is to pick up their entries, or if they
will be donating them to the Royal. Entries must be
collected between Sunday, November 13, 2016, 6:00
p.m. and before Monday, November 14, 12:00 p.m. All
remaining entries will be discarded.
* Only those exhibitors who have indicated that they
would like to pick up their entries on their Entry Form
will be made aware that their unsound exhibit(s) have
been removed.
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2016 HORTICULTURE COMPETITION
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTINUED
16.Prize Money Schedules: Sections 825-828. Prize
money will be paid out to the top 50% of entrants
in each class.
Number of entries per class
Placing in Class
13. Exhibitors are advised that the RAWF reserves the
right to replace or remove any product on display
for the purpose of maintaining an attractive and
educational presentation to the public. Removal of
entries is at the discretion of the Superintendent.
EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT EXTRA
PRODUCT FOR DISPLAY RENEWAL, ESPECIALLY
CARROTS, PARSNIPS, BEETS, HERBS, CABBAGE
AND RUTABAGAS. PLEASE MARK WHICH ARE
FOR JUDGING AND WHICH ARE FOR DISPLAY
REPLENISHMENT.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1
2
$15
$15
3
4
5
6
$20 $20 $20 $20
$15
$15
7
$25
8
9
10
$25 $30 $30
$15
$15 $20 $25 $25 $25
$10
$10
$15
$15
$20 $20
$10
$10
$15
$15
$10
$10
14. Provincial Assistance: Some provinces may offer to
pay the costs of shipping for approved entries to the
Royal Horticulture Show. Contact your provincial
agriculture office for information.
15. Any entry in an AOV class must indicated the specific
type of variety on the entry form.
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2016
2014 APPLES
SECTION TITLE
SECTIONS
820 – 824
SECTION
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COMPETITION INFORMATION
APPLE SUB COMMITTEE
Amy Argentino, ON
Kelly Ciceran, ON
Brian Gilroy, ON
Glen Lucas, BC
Melanie Noel, QC
Candy O’Connor, NS
Katherine Sterling, NB
Entry Closing Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
Entry Fee Sections 820 – 822, 824: $4.00 per entry
Exception Section 823: $6.00 per entry
JUDGING INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Salon 109B
Judges:TBA
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2016 APPLES
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Every exhibitor must be a grower (or his/her marketing representative) and the product exhibited by him/
her (or representative) must have been grown in the
country in which the exhibitor resides.
2. Not more than one entry in any class will be accepted
from one individual.
Exhibits must be delivered or shipped (prepaid) to the
address below unless stated otherwise:
Agriculture Show Office
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Door #33, Manitoba Drive
RICOH Coliseum, Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3
3. Entries will be received on or before Wednesday,
November 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.
4. Each exhibit shall consist of five (5) apples, displayed
on a plate (plates will be provided). A minimum of
ten (10) apples are required for each individual variety
entry. The best five (5) will be used for the competition.
SECTIONS 820 – 824
5. Each exhibit shall be judged based on trueness to
varietal characteristics. Entries should be uniform
in shape, consistent in size, without defects, and
representative of varietal colour. The Canadian
Agriculture Products Act Apple Grade Standards
should be used as a reference. Both waxed and
unwaxed apples are acceptable – this is not a criterion
by which the apples will be judged.
For Section 823, Class 1, the exhibitor must supply
their own basket.
8. Premier exhibitor of sections will be determined by the
exhibitor who achieves the highest point accumulation
in that section. Points are awarded as follows:
1st 2nd 3rd All Other Exhibitors
432
1
9. All exhibits will become the property of the Apple SubCommittee of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and
will be donated to a local food bank upon conclusion
of the Fair.
6. Section 823, Class 1, must include 5 different varieties
in the collection (2 of each variety for a total of 10
apples in each basket).
7. Section 824, Class 1, all weights are to be recorded
in grams. Each entry must be sound, healthy and
undamaged. No foreign material may be included in
the weighing and specimens of equal weight will be
declared co-winners. Entrants are asked to identify the
variety for this class.
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2016 APPLES
SECTIONS 820 – 824
SECTION 820 — COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
SECTION 821 — HERITAGE VARIETIES
SECTION 823
Class
Class
1
Russet
4 prizes
Class
1
Best collection of any 5 different varieties
1
Red Delicious
4 prizes
2
McIntosh
4 prizes
3
Gala
4 prizes
2
Snow
4 prizes
(2 of each variety for a total 10 apples in each basket)
4 prizes
Prize Money for Sections 820 to 823:
Ribbons will be awarded to all participants.
3
Crispin (Mutsu)
4 prizes
4
Other (named)
4 prizes
SECTION 824
Champion and Reserve
Rosettes
Class
1
Heaviest Apple Competition
4
Empire
4 prizes
5
Honeycrisp
4 prizes
6
Northern Spy
4 prizes
SECTION 822 — NEW VARIETIES
7
Golden Delicious
4 prizes
8
Cortland
4 prizes
Class
1
Salish
4 prizes
9
Spartan
4 prizes
3
10
Champion and Reserve
Rosettes
Aurora Golden Gala
4 prizes
4
Other (named)
4 prizes
5
Champion and Reserve
Rosettes
5
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
$30
$20
$15
$10
(named variety)
2
Ambrosia
4 prizes
4 prizes
2
Most Unusual Shaped Apple
(named variety)
4 prizes
Prize Money for Section 824:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
$50
$25
$15
$10
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2016 APPLES
SECTIONS 820 – 824
SPECIALS
Ontario Apple Growers Trophy (Perpetual)
Awarded to the Premier Exhibitor of the Commercial
Varieties section (Section 820). A plaque will be presented
to the winner.
CHC Trophy (Perpetual)
Awarded to the champion of the New Varieties section
(Section 822). A plaque will be presented to the winner.
Tyrell Trophy
Awarded to the winner of Best Collection of Apples (Section
823). The winner will be provided with a keepsake.
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2016
2014 VEGETABLES
SECTION TITLE
2016 FEATURE VEGETABLE*
Vegetable Marrow, white or yellow
The RAWF Horticulture Show will award
additional prizes for the feature class in 2016.
SECTION 825
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CLASSES
1
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Cabbage, Green, 5, 4-6 wrapper leaves
11
Onions, Yellow Cooking Type
12
Onions, Red
(+5 more for display replenishment)
13
Artistic display of onions, +4 varieties
Cabbage, AOV, Properly named, 5,
4-6 wrapper leaves 14
Champion and Reserve Onions
Rosettes
15
Onions, Rope braided, Red, 4 rows (+5 more for display replenishment)
2
3
Cabbage, Red, 5, 4-6 wrapper leaves (+5 more for display replenishment)
4
Champion and Reserve Cabbage Exhibit
5
Carrots, Nantes type
(cylindrical, blunt end) half bushel
(ropes allowed to be shrouded)
16
(ropes allowed to be shrouded)
(+ half bushel for display replenishment)
6
Carrots, A.O.V., Named, half bushel 17
(+ half bushel for display replenishment)
* Please indicate variety on entry form.
7
Artistic display of carrots
2 ft by 2 ft area assorted. Properly Named
(Artistic Presentation 60%, Product Quality
40%)
8
Champion and Reserve, half bushel carrots
9
Beets, any variety, half bushel
10
Citron, 2
Onions, Rope braided,
Yellow Cooking Type, 4 rows
Onions, Rope braided, AOV
(including mixed), 4 rows
(ropes allowed to be shrouded)
18
Grand Champion Onions, Rope braided
19
Parsnips, half bushel
20 Vegetable Marrow, 2 (White or Yellow)
Prize Money for Class 21
21
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
$100
$75
$50
$30
$25
Vegetable Marrow – A.O.V., 2
* Please indicate variety on entry form.
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2016 VEGETABLES
SECTION 825
CLASSES
22
Pumpkin, Pie, 2
23
Pumpkin, Field, 2
24
Pumpkin, Collection, Properly Named
34 Display of Squash, Properly Named
Minimum of 6 different varieties, 1 of each.
To occupy 2 ft by 2 ft area — assorted, properly
named, with a minimum of 6 varieties.
(Artistic Presentation 60%, Product Quality,
40%.)
Minimum of 6 different varieties, 1 of each
25
Squash, Hubbard, Blue or Green, 2
26
Squash, Pepper, 3 27
Squash, Banana, 2
28
Squash, Golden Hubbard, 2
29
Squash, Butternut, 3
35
(6 more specimens for display replenishment)
36
Squash, A.O.V., 3, Properly Named
32
Squash, Collection, Properly Named
37
Artistic display of Ornamental, multi-coloured Corn
Minimum 9 ears on a single rope
38
Display of Ornamental, multi-
coloured Corn
Minimum 9 ears occupy a maximum 2 ft by 2 ft
area (Artistic Presentation 60%, Product
Quality 40%)
8 varieties, 1 of each
33
Display of Leeks, any variety, 3
Roots cut to 1 inch 30 Squash, Buttercup, 3
31
Rutabaga, Table Swede, waxed or
unwaxed
Champion and Reserve Squash
39
40 Flowering/Ornamental Kale, in
minimum 10 inch pot (Container grown)
41
Flowering/Ornamental Cabbage,
in minimum 10 inch pot (Container grown)
42
Collection of growing herbs (at least 5 varieties), properly named,
in minimum 10 inch pot (Grown in one single container, well rooted, no
transplant)
43 Any Other Vegetable, Named, minimum of 2
* Please indicate variety on entry form.
44 Artistic Display of Fresh Gourds
Assortment of Ornamental Fresh Gourds
Minimum 5 different varieties ­— each gourd
must be named. (Artistic Presentation 60%,
Product Quality, 40%.)
Garlic, 12 (on plate)
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2016 VEGETABLES
CLASSES
45 Artistic Display of Fresh Gourds, Assortment of Hard Shelled Gourds
Minimum 3 different varieties plus an edible variety (each gourd must be named). These gourds
are basic green/plain colours, white blooms that
flower at night, used for crafting, birdhouses,
etc. (Artistic Presentation 60%, Product Quality, 40%.)
46 Most Unusually Shaped Vegetable
Must be naturally displayed, without any
modifications.
* Please indicate variety on entry form.
SECTION 825
Len Rush Memorial Trophy (Perpetual)
47 Artistic Display of Vegetables,
Properly Named
2 ft x 2 ft.
Artistic display can be made of, or include garlic
ropes, oriental or ethnic vegetables, and can be
in soil if desired.
In memory of the many years of dedicated participation
at the RAWF, the Toronto Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association generously donates this trophy in the
name of Len Rush to the Grand Champion Vegetable
Exhibitor. Each year, the winner’s name will be inscribed
in the trophy. A suitable memento will be presented to
the winner.
2017 FEATURE VEGETABLE
Pumpkin, Pie
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2016 POTATOES
VEGETABLES
SECTION 826
825
TABLE STOCK
SPECIAL
1
Commercial Feature Exhibit — Potatoes
Ontario Potato Board Award
Competition in this class is open to potato growers
and packers. Each commercial exhibit will consist
of a half bushel basket, and a 10 lb. sample packed
in a paper bag, accompanied by an empty company paper bag. After judging the sample will be
put in company bag for display. Entry fee for this
class is $11.00. Points will be awarded as follows:
a. Quality of produce
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b. Attractiveness and consumer appeal 70
This award is generously donated by the Ontario Potato
Board, and will be presented to the exhibitor of the Champion Commercial Stock Potato Exhibit. The perpetual
trophy will be retained at the RAWF. A silver tray and a
cheque for $500 will be presented to the winner.
All commercial exhibits will be displayed.
Prize Money for Class 1:
1st
2nd
3rd
$75
$50
$40
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2016 NOVICE
VEGETABLES
POTATOES
SECTION 828
825
RULES AND REGULATIONS
CLASSES
1
Early Maturing
Superior, Eramosa, Envol or any other early
maturing white variety not included in any
other class
6
2
White Skin
Shepody, Cal White, Kennebec, Dakota
Pearl or any other white-skinned variety
not included in any other class 7
Heritage Pre-1900
Epicure, Early Rose, Green Mountain,
Irish Cobbler, White Rose, Any Other
Pre-1900 Variety
3
Yellow Flesh
Yukon Gold, Fabula or any other yellowfleshed variety
8
4
Red Skin
Chieftain, Norland, Nordonna or any other
red or rose-skinned variety not included in
any other class
Garden & Gourmet (no size requirement)
Banana, Purple Majesty, Cecile, Cherie
or any gourmet or unusual potato. Note:
In this class only can you repeat a variety
shown in one of the classes above
9
Champion and Reserve
Rosettes
5
Blue Skin
Caribe, Blue Mac, Brigus, A.C. Domino or
any other blue or purple-skinned variety
not included in any other class
Russet Skin
Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah,
Goldrush or any other russet-skinned
variety not included in any other class
1. Open to all exhibitors except those entered in
Section 826.
2. An exhibit shall consist of 10 tubers weighing 6-8
oz. The variety must be named.
3. Varieties are listed by type.
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2016 GIANT VEGETABLES
SECTION 829
The Royal is pleased to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Giant Vegetable show in 2016.
COMPETITION INFORMATION
2016 FEATURE GIANT VEGETABLE
Turnip by Weight
Exhibitors please note: The RAWF Horticulture Show will
award additional prizes for the feature class in 2016.
Classes:
Date:
Time:
Location:
If a new world record giant vegetable or fruit is
officially certified at the RAWF, the RAWF will
recognize the exhibitor with an award of $500.
If the 2016 first place weight, length or height is
an improvement over the RAWF’s best records,
there will be an award of $50. (Classes 1–22 only)
Classes:
Date:
Time:
Location:
19, 20, 21, 23
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
7:00 pm
Lower East Annex
All other classes
Saturday, November 5, 2016
11:00 a.m.
Giant Vegetable Display, Hall B
Arrival time: All entries will be accepted between 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October
28, 2016 until 3:00p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Door 33,
Manitoba Drive. Entries being judged on Saturday, November 5,
2016 can be delivered day of judging between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00
a.m. at loading Door 20 located in the East Loading Docks off of
Manitoba Drive.
Removal Time: Entries may not be collected before 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13,
2016. Growers may contact committee members to remove and save
seeds from the Giant Pumpkins and Squash on the growers’ behalf.
Entry Fees: Classes 1–22, 25 will be $3.50 per entry plus tax and administration
fee if paid by Monday, October 24, 2016.
Entry fee for classes 1–22, 25 after this date and up to 12:00 p.m.
on Saturday, November 5, 2016 will be $5 per entry plus tax and
administration fee.
Prize Money (Classes 1 – 22): 1st –$50 2nd – $35 3rd – $25 4th – $15 5th – $10
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2016 GIANT VEGETABLES
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the
RAWF.
2. Vines must be trimmed to 1 inch from the stem of fruit.
3. Foreign material may not be included in the weighing.
All entries must be cleaned and sound in the opinion
of the judges. To enforce this, the judges may x-ray
or may open the specimen. Judges have the right to
disqualify entries.
SECTION 829
CLASSES
1
2
3
5. All roots will be cut cleanly from the main body of the
specimen, except where roots are an integral part of
the specimen. (i.e. carrot, beet, parsnip, onion)
5
8. All exhibitors are under the control and subject to the
order of the Horticulture Superintendent who may
order the removal from the floor display.
9. All Giant Vegetable Growers bringing their entries in
are allowed entrance only through the East Loading
Dock Door #20, on Saturday November 5, 2016 where
they will be asked to show proof of entry into the
competition.
Cabbage by weight
10
Ornamental/Flowering Cabbage or Kale
by diameter
Grown in an 18 inch container.
4
7. Any vegetable of competitive merit will be properly
weighed and judged to Canadian Giant Vegetable
Standards.
9
11
Giant Onion by weight
12
Sunflower head by diameter including 5 ft
of stalk
Carrot root by length
Heads must be strictly sound and NOT wet and
include 75% of the seeds
** Sunflower heads are allowed to be hooded
except for during judging.
Carrot root by weight
Washed, no stems or leaves
Long Gourd, Sicilian Zucchini, Snake,
Serpent Gourd
Stems attached, but not included in length.
Length will be determined by a straight line.
7
8
13
14
Kohlrabi by weight
Trimmed with no stems, roots or leaves.
15
Rutabaga by weight
Washed, no stems or leaves
Parsnip root by length (min 24 inches)
Washed, no leaves
Kale (Flowering Kale) or Collard by height
(Grown in a min. 18 inch container)
No Transplants
Marrow by weight
Stems included
Potato by weight
Clean
Washed, no stems or leaves
6
Parsnip root by weight
Clean, no leaves
Root ball and stalk removed at bottom leaves
4. Foliage can only be included if it forms an integral part
of the plant.
6. Specimens of equal weight will be declared co-winners.
Red/Violet Beet root by weight
Washed, No stems or leaves
16
Any other Giant Vegetable
or Fruit of Competitive Merit
(In respect to a world record)
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2016 GIANT VEGETABLES
SECTION 829
CLASSES
17
SPECIAL FOR 2016
Any living Giant Vegetable of
Competitive Merit
23
Entry Fee
For all 2016 Pumpkin or Squash Challenges
$25 plus tax and administration fee if paid on or
before Monday, October 24, 2016. Late entries will
be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1,
2016. The late entry fee will be $35 plus tax and
administration fee.
Giant Vegetable Growers bringing in entries for
Class 23 should enter at Door #33 in the Lower
East Annex.
(Grown in a min. 18 inch container)
No Transplants.
18
Turnip by weight
Washed, no stems or leaves.
Prize Money for Class 18:
19
1st2nd
3rd
4th
5th
$200$100
$50
$30
$20
Corn Stalk by height (min. 12 ft)
1st
Washed roots, (attached to 1-1/4 inch top rail
metal pole for display with clear tape)
Watermelons by weight
Stem attached
22
Fodder Beet by weight
Any Giant Vegetable carved like a jack-olantern
Special for 2016: Carved giant vegetables
can depict any image as long as it is in good
taste. The Royal reserves the right to remove
any entries that are deemed inappropriate or
offensive.
Prize Money for Class 25:
1st
2nd
3rd
$50
$35
$25
Prize Money for Class 23:
20 Sunflower Stalk by height (min. 12 ft)
21
25
2016 Royal Giant Pumpkin or Squash
Challenge
24
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
$1000 $750
$500
$250
$100
$75
$50
$25
Overall Youth Exhibitor
To be eligible for this class, the entry must be
accompanied by a one page (8-1/2 x 11) document with the growing instructions for the entry.
This document will appear on the website with
the results and will be on display with the entry.
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2016 GIANT VEGETABLES
SECTION 829
SPECIALS
Woodville Farms Award
Woodville Farms will present a cash award of $50 to the first
place in Class 2, Cabbage, by weight, any variety.
Grand Champion Giant Vegetable Exhibitor Award
2017 FEATURE GIANT VEGETABLE
Sunflower Stalk by Height
The RAWF Horticulture Show will feature additional prizes
for the Features in 2017.
A plaque will be presented to the Giant Vegetable exhibitor with the highest overall points. These points will be
determined based on their placing.
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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ENTRY FORM 2016
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ENTER ON-LINE: www.royalfair.org
FARM NAME:
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RICOH Coliseum, Exhibition Place
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By submitting these entries to the RAWF, the undersigned agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations of the RAWF, including the Code of Conduct. The under signed
hereby releases the RAWF, any sponsoring organization and all persons acting on their behalf from all claims and demands whatsoever arising out of the above entries. The
undersigned acknowledges that the RAWF, its employees and agents shall not be held responsible for any damages, injury, loss, cost or theft, however caused, relating to the
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