Tentative 2017 Impact Schedule
Thursday July 27,2017
** CJLA Board Members Meeting Thursday Morning
Move In Complete by 3pm
1-3pm Registration
4pm Welcome and CJLA AGM
6pm Pizza Supper followed by ice breaker activities
Friday July 28, 2017
9am Fitting Clinic
10am Team Grooming
1-4 Team Judging, Oral Marketing , Public Speaking
6pm Supper
7pm Swimming
Saturday July 29, 2017
9 am Showmanship
1pm Keep and Cull
2-4pm Team Quiz Bowl
500pm CLA Supper
6pm Public Speaking Finalists
630pm Awards Presentation for Competitions
7-9pm CLA AGM
Sunday July 30, 2017
10 am Confirmation
3pm Cattlemen's Guest Speaker -TBA
4pm Cattlemen's BBQ
5pm Aggregate Awards Presentation /

2017 Canadian Junior LimousinImpact Show
Hosted by the Manitoba Junior Limousin Association
July 27-30, 2017
Portage Industrial Exhibition Association
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
2017 Impact Show Committee Members
Jay-Dean Smyth
1(204)247-0149
Angus Smyth
Jules Smyth
Jackie Davey
1(204)856-3552
Kaitlyn Davey
William Cooper
CJLA Coordinator
Laura Ecklund
(403)559-9849

2017 Competitions

It is mandatory to participate in the following competitions:
Team Quiz Bowl
Team Judging
Oral Marketing
Showmanship / Optional Competitions. Please check:
  • Team Grooming
  • Photography
  • Public Speaking
  • Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Keep and Cull

Team Grooming

  • Teams of three participants will be made up by the show committee
  • Chutes will be supplied, but participants must bring an animal.
  • Animal must be washed and dried before the competition begins.
  • Clippers, blowers and any necessary show supplies may be used.
  • Once at chute area you are not allowed to leave so bring all equipment with you.

Team Judging

  • The teams are expected to judge a class of cattle in a show ring setting.
  • Teams of two participants preferably from the same age category.
  • If you don’t have a partner, one will be assigned.
  • Dress is Western Formal
  • One of the team members will act as the judge and the other will act as the ring person and then you will switch. Each participant is required to ask as both the judge and ring person
  • The participant acting as the judge must give oral reason over the microphone in front of an audience.
  • All other teams must be out of the judging area and unable to hear reasons being given by the other teams until they have completed their competition.

Public Speaking

Theme: Why did you choose Limousin?

  • Tell us why you chose the Limousin breed. If your family has had Limousin for many years tell us what you like about them and why you want to continue with the breed.
  • Participants will speak on a pre-assigned topic. (Topics will be provided ahead of time)
  • Speeches must be written by the participant.
  • All participants will be present in the competition area 15 minutes prior to the competition’s scheduled start time.
  • Speech length - 3 - 7 minutes

Oral Marketing

  • Contestants may market a Limousin animal or genetics or a photo (no larger than 8X10) as the subject. Contestants may use a heifer/cow other than their own. The contestant may hold or tie the animal or have another entrant hold the animal during the talk. The animal is not to be fitted
  • Immediately preceding the talk, contestants will be required to provide the judges with a registration certificate for the animal being “sold”. The judges will use the registration certificate to evaluate the accuracy of pedigree and performance information provided by the contestant and to also ask questions. The certificate will be returned to the contestant at the conclusion of the talk
  • Contestants will be judged on their knowledge of the animal they are selling (25%), ability to relate important information about the subject (25%), organization and style (25%), poise and delivery (25%).
  • Materials allowed: Photo of cow/heifer, Photo of Dam, Sire, Service Sire of cow/heifer, registration paper and business cards.
  • There is no limit on the length of the sales talk

Keep and Cull *NEW*

  • Participants will compete individually and learn the basics of keeping females in the herd on the criteria of past performance and appearance.
  • There will be a short presentation about EPDs and what the industry is looking for prior to competition
  • EPDs and a farm based scenario will be given to participants prior to competition
  • Participants will select 3 animals from a pen of 5 and give written reasons as to their selection

Team Quiz Bowl *NEW*

  • Teams of 4 will be assigned by the show committee
  • Questions will be made up of multiple choice, true and false and team questions
  • Questions will be related to beef cattle and the Limousin breed

Herdsman Award

  • Displays with 2 or more cattle will be included in the judging for the herdsman award
  • Judging begins on Thursday at 3pm and concludes at the end of the Confirmation show on Sunday
  • Scoring

25% Neatness of bedding and aisle 25% Signage 25% Knowledgeable and friendly 25% Overall appearance

Sportsmanship Award

  • Voted on by all competitors
  • The Sportsmanship Award should be awarded to a junior who exhibits great teamwork skills, is friendly and kind to other competitors and who is an ambassador for the Limousin breed

Art

Theme: "Cattle and Western Decorations for the Home"

  • Art must be original work done by the junior
  • Any medium may be used (paint, pencil, clay, wood, metal etc.)
  • Art cannot be computer generated.
  • Art cannot include photographs
  • Only one art piece per competitor. Please do not put your name on the art. Art will be judged by number.
  • Art will be sold by silent auction. The silent auction will start Thursday and will close Sunday evening at the Cattlemen's Evening and banquet. Please notify the registration desk when handing in your art if you do not want it included in the silent auction
  • Scoring

25% Creativity 25% Originality 25% Relative to the cattle industry 25% Neatness

Photography

Theme: "I love my Limo" OR "A field of Limousin"

  • Photographs must have been taken by the junior
  • One photograph per competitor
  • The photograph cannot be digitally enhanced
  • Photographs must be 4"x6" and no larger than 8"x10", and must be displayed without a frame or presentation
  • All photographs become the property of CJLA and may be used by CJLA or CLA for promotional purposes
  • Please do not put your name on the photograph, it will be judged by number
  • Scoring

25% Quality of the image 25% Clarity of the picture 25% Relative to the Limousin breed 25% Originality

Graphic Design *NEW*

  • You must design a logo for ONE of the following;
  • Canadian Junior Limousin Association (CJLA) or;
  • Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show
  • Specifics for each logo;
  • This logo can either include Canadian Junior Limousin Association or just use the abbreviation CJLA
  • Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show is the official title of the show and must be used in the logo. The logo will be used every year for the show. Keep in mind there will need to be a way to incorporate the location and date of the show.
  • Open to all age divisions, one entry per competitor
  • Image must completed by the junior at home and must be computer generated
  • All images become the property of CJLA and CLA
  • The winning entry will be used to create theofficial logo of either CJLA or the Impact Show
  • Images must be submitted prior to the Impact Show.
  • Images must be emailed to by July 21, 2017
  • Scoring

40% Creativity 40%Originality 20% Professional appearance

Additional Information and Rules

  1. Meals

** All meals must be purchased in advance. Tickets are required and will be provided at registration desk.**

**There is no food available for purchase at the grounds.**

**The show grounds are in town and restaurants and grocery stores are close by**

  1. Junior's- All meals starting with supper July 27 and ending with supper July 30 are included. Meal Tickets will be included in the package that you receive when you register at the show . You will need your meal ticket at each meal .
  2. Parents, Siblings and Friends- A meal package will be available to purchase. Payment must be made with the junior's registration
  3. Individual tickets may be purchased for supper on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th. Payment must be included the junior's registration.
  4. Saturday July 29th Canadian Limousin Association AGM and Awards

This meal is free to CLA Members. Non CLA members must purchase a ticket in advance

ii. Sunday July 30th Cattlemen's Evening, Guest Speaker and Aggregate Presentations. You can purchase individual tickets for this supper.

  1. CLA Members Full Meal Package $95.00
  2. Non CLA Members Full Meal Package $115
  3. Non CLA Member Supper Saturday Night (CLA AGM) $20
  4. CLA Member Supper Saturday Night (Free, but please let us know how many tickets you need
  5. Sunday Cattlemen's BBQ $20

Breakfast and lunch during the show. We are proud to support the local 4-H club!

Burnside BBQ - Supper Saturday and Sunday night. Get ready for some great bbq beef!

  1. Accommodations

Canad Inns

2401 Saskatchewan Ave. West

Portage la Prairie

204-857-9745

$112 plus tax

$130 plus tax (suite)

Reserved under CJLA and must be booked byJune 27, 2017

Portage Ex Campground

204-857-3231or

Reserved under Limousin Show and must be booked by June 27, 2017

  1. Registration Papers and Tattoos
  2. All entries in the Purebred/Fullblood classes must provide a CLA

certificate of registration.Registration pending will not be accepted.

b. Registered and Recorded cattle must have a legible tattoo whichconforms to CLA records to be eligible. Tattoos may be inspected byshow officials at time of arrival.

  1. Stalling
  2. Tie Outs will be available for all animals
  3. Move In must be complete by 3pm July 27 and Move Out must be complete by 12pm July 30
  4. Bedding- wood chips will be provided
  5. CJLA Annual General Meeting 4pm July 27th- Attendance is MANDATORY for all juniors
  6. Additional Information
  7. Alcohol is not allowed
  8. Photographer- pictures will be available for purchase after the show
  9. Concerns/issues must be directed to the show committee or CJLA Coordinator. The decision of the committee and CJLA coordinator is final.

CJLA RULES

Revised 2016

1.Registration, Entry and Fees

a.Individual entry forms and required fees must be postmarked by the entry deadline to avoid penalty.

b.Penalties will be outlined on the entry forms.

c.All cheques must be written to the appropriate Province/region and must accompany the entry form(s).

d.Entry deadline dates, fees, and special rules are located with each entry form.

e.All entries must be returned to the person(s) outlined on the entry form(s).

f.All entry forms will include the entrants, as well as the entrants’ parent/guardian, signature in recognition of the CJLA Rules and the stated CJLA Disclaimer.

g.All entrants/parents/guardians must sign all Disclaimers and Points of Recognition for entry into the Conference to be official.

2.Eligibility

a.Participants in the National Conference are required to hold an individual CJLA membership.

b.Participants must be 21 years or younger as of January 1st of the competition year.

c.No participant will be discriminated against as a result of a physical, emotional or mental handicap. The only requirement is to specify on the entry form so accommodations can be made.

3.Health Requirements for Cattle

a.All cattle must meet the health requirements for the province where the event is held. Any questions regarding health requirements should be directed to your local or provincial veterinarian.

4.Individual Competition

a.Individual competition may consist of, but is not limited to, the following events: Industry Quiz, Judging Contest, Public Speaking, Conformation Show, Showmanship, Print Marketing, Oral Marketing, Photography, and Herdsman. Any new competition ideas must have a set of rules and approved by the CJLA Board of Directors and are at the discretion of the host province.

b.At all conferences the top 10 scores in each competition will receive points. The highest score will receive 10 points with each subsequent score receiving one less point, down to 1 point for the 10th score.

c.Contestants must compete in Team Judging, Industry Quiz, both Print and Oral Marketing and Showmanship at the scheduled competition time.

5.Team Competition

a.Team competition(s) may consist of, but are not limited to, the following events: Team Grooming, Quiz Bowl, Show Ring Judging, or Team Problem. Any competition must have a set of rules and be approved by the CJLA Board of Directors.

b.At all conferences the top 10 scores in each competition will receive points. The highest score will receive 10 points with each subsequent score receiving one less point, down to 1 point for the 10th score.

6.High Point/Aggregate Competition

a.Only your one highest placing animal in the entire Confirmation show will receive Aggregate points. Conformation points are awarded only to the entrants name as seen on the entry form.

b.Points cannot be transferred to other competitors in any manner.

c.The High Point/Aggregate competition will be determined by points won in all but the competitors’ lowest score in the individual or group competitions.

d. No overall Aggregate prize will be available, only age division Grand and Reserve champion Aggregates.

7.Ties

a.Ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following events.

i.1st Tie-breaker = Marketing

ii.2nd Tie-breaker = Industry Quiz

iii.3rd Tie-breaker = Team Judging Contest.

8.Peewee, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior division eligibility.

a.Peewee: 8 years and under as of January 1st of the competition year.

b.Junior: 9-12 years as of January 1st of the competition year.

c.Intermediate: 13-16 as of January 1st of the competition year.

d. Senior: 17-21 as of January 1st of the competition year.

9.Conduct, Hearing Committee and Disciplinary Action.

a.Conduct:

i.All competitors in attendance of Conferences are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and respect.

ii.All competitors must abide by the on-site rules.

iii.Violations include, but are not limited to: misrepresentation of animals, vandalism, theft, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, failure to comply with directors and officials, being in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or other prohibited substances while on the competition grounds and/or in public areas.

iv.Violations of these standards will result in immediate review by the Hearing Committee.

b.Hearing Committee: Shall consist of attending representatives of the CJLA Board, CLA Board, and the CJLA advisor.

i.An individual brought before the Hearing Committee may be accompanied by their parents or legal guardian.

ii.Failure of an individual to appear before the Hearing Committee when called will be considered cause for the committee to take disciplinary action against the individual.

iii.The committee, upon finding an individual in violation of the conduct rule, may take action as deemed necessary

10.Liability Provisions

A.The host committee of the show is responsible to include in their entry forms, registration forms, information pages, and show catalogues, a Statement of Liability. The Statement, to be read as follows or in a similar context: The CLA as well as the CJLA Provincial and National Committees and/or any of its employees and the Host Fairgrounds and/or any of its employees are not responsible for any accidents/thefts during the time prior to, during or after the conference.

CJLA Cattle Show – Rules

1.National Show

a. The discretion of the host province will determine the conformation classes applicable for their specific show, upon approval of the CJLA Board of directors. The National Conference Cattle Show may consist of, but not limited to, the classes and divisions outlined below.

Class: / Purebred / Bred & Owned / Open / 4H / Commercial / Market Steer
Divisions / Junior and Senior Heifer Calf / Junior and Senior Heifer Calf / Junior and Senior Heifer Calf / Junior and Senior Heifer Calf / Junior and Senior Heifer Calf / Prospect Market Steer
Junior Yearling / Junior Yearling / Junior Yearling / Junior Yearling / Junior Yearling / Finished Market Steer
Senior Yearling / Senior Yearling / Senior Yearling / Senior Yearling / Senior Yearling
2 year old cow with calf at foot / 2 year old cow with calf at foot / 2 year old cow with calf at foot / 2 year old cow with calf at foot / 2 year old cow with calf at foot
2 year old without calf at foot (Born Sept 1st to Dec 31st) / 2 year old without calf at foot (Born Sept 1st to Dec 31st) / 2 year old without calf at foot (Born Sept 1st to Dec 31st) / 2 year old without calf at foot (Born Sept 1st to Dec 31st) / 2 year old without calf at foot (Born Sept 1st to Dec 31st)
Mature cow calf pair / Mature cow calf pair / Mature cow calf pair / Mature cow calf pair / Mature cow calf pair
Bull Calf / Bull Calf / Bull Calf / Bull Calf

b.Age of animals is based on January 1st of the competition year.

c.All entries in the Purebred/Fullblood classes must provide a CLA certificate of registration.

d.Registered and Recorded cattle must have a legible tattoo which conforms to CLA records to be eligible. Tattoos may be inspected by show officials at time of arrival.

e.All 2yr Old Females and Mature Females entered in the conformation classes must be accompanied by their natural calendar year calf(s).

f.Embryo Transfer (ET) calves cannot be shown with their donor mothers.

g.Recipient cows cannot be shown with ET calves.

h.Rules will be published on the entry forms specific to each class.

i.Only one entry per class per junior will be allowed.

j.The National Conference is to include an open class in the conformation show. Any animals not owned by the junior or junior’s family will show in the open class and this includes all leased cattle. The class winners from the open class will not vie for the overall championship but will still receive confirmation points in the aggregate competition.

2.No artificial filling of animals will be allowed unless under the advice of a licensed, non-owner, veterinarian. Violation will result in immediate review by the Hearing Committee.