General Information
General Information
WARRNAMBOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
The Objects of the Society are: To promote the Agricultural and Industrial Development of the State in general, and the district in particular. By joining the Society, you support an organisation which takes pride in showcasing local community.
PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP
The payment to the Secretary of the Annual Subscription of $44.00 constitutes Membership. Members are entitled to the following privileges:
1. Free admission on each day to the Society’s Annual Show.
2. A Guest Ticket for each day of the show.
3. Free admission to the Show for 3 of the Member’s children attending Secondary School or younger.
4. Reduced entry fees to most Sections of the Show as specified in the Schedule.
5. Free admission of the Member’s motor vehicle to the Member’s Car Park within the Showgrounds on each day of the Show.
6. Power to vote at the Society’s Annual General Meeting
Intending members may be enrolled when submitting entries or by calling at the Society’s Office at the Warrnambool Showgrounds prior to the start of the Show.
PUBLIC ADMISSION CHARGES
The following public admission charges apply on each day and on the Saturday night session of the Show (GST included):
ADULTS...... $ 15.00
HIGH SCHOOL...... $ 10.00
(School children 13 to 18 yrs. Current school ID must be produced)
PRIMARY SCHOOL...... $ 5.00
(School children 7 to 12 yrs. Current school ID must be produced)
CHILDREN...... Free
(Children 6 yrs & under)
FAMILY TICKET (1)...... $ 35.00
(2 Adults & 3 Children including secondary students)
FAMILY TICKET (2)...... $ 20.00
(1 Adult & 2 Children including secondary students)
NB Family Tickets valid for day of purchase only and do not entitle the purchaser to admission of vehicle to grounds
CONCESSIONS ...... $ 10.00
(Age, TPI & alike, pensioners must show pension card to get concession)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
The Warrnambool Agricultural Society is committed to providing a safe and environmentally acceptable Showgrounds for everyone involved in the presentation of the Annual Show and for all patrons. We maintain an effective health and safety program and endeavour to comply with all Statutory and Common Law requirements. All competitors, exhibitors and patrons have a ‘duty of care’ to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations that could lead to injury.
EXHIBIT ENTRY PROCEDURES
The ‘Entry Form’ in this schedule is to be used to enter in all sections other than special events such as the Shearing Championships where special forms are available from the Show Office. Exhibitors are requested to carefully read the preamble to each section before completing the entry form and to include all required details on the entry form. When completed, the entry form should be forwarded together with the entry fees to The Warrnambool Agricultural Society, PO Box 124, Warrnambool 3280 or entries may be delivered in person to the Show Office at the Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool or on ShowDayonline . (Entries may be deposited outside office hours by placing the form and fees in the entries box situated at the double doors on the Koroit Street side of the office). Post Entries: This term means that entries will be accepted on the day of competition for show jumping & Show Horse sections.
Entries through ShowDay online: If you have not registered beforehand you need to register, then click on the email link. You will then have access to the online entries. Membership must be purchase to book stalls. Sawdust is supplied. Straw is available for Sheep, Beef and Dairy.
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY
Show jumping Section: Prize cards will be presented at the conclusion of each event and prize money can be collected from the cashier in the Show Office on presentation of prize cards.
Cattle & Sheep Sections: Prize money will be distributed to winning exhibitors as soon as possible after the completion of judging. NB Prize cards will not be issued for sheep and cattle classes.
Horticulture Section: Prize money to be collected from Chief Steward in the Horticulture Pavilion at 4.15pm on the Sunday of the Show.
Arts & Crafts Sections (Includes all sections displayed in the Arts & Crafts Pavilion): Prize money and award certificates should be collected from the Chief Steward in the Arts & Crafts Pavilion when exhibits are being collected between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on the Sunday of the Show.
Other Sections & Competitions: Prize cards will be issued to winning exhibitors who can collect prize money from the Show Office.
Payment of Prize Money to GST Registered Exhibitors: All prize money, trophies and sashes listed in the schedule are inclusive of GST. It is important, therefore, that ABN details of GST registered exhibitors are included on the entry form to facilitate the issue of any necessary tax documents.
Prize money not collected within 30 days after the Show will be forfeited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ANIMAL EXHIBITORS
Forbidden substances: The use of tranquillisers, stimulants, or any drugs capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of animals is forbidden. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show and that testing of all animals is at the owners’ risk. Testing for forbidden substances will be carried out under veterinary supervision.
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Exhibitors are covered by the Society’s Public Liability Insurance Policy giving the owner or person responsible for the exhibit cover with a limit of indemnity not exceeding $50,000,000.00
In the event of an accident, no admission of liability or any comments, which may be construed as an admission of liability, shall be made as this constitutes a serious breach of the policy and may prejudice settlement of a claim. Notification of damage to property of third parties or injury to a person or persons (not employees) under any circumstances, which are or may be alleged to involve negligence on the part of the Insured, must be reported immediately to the Secretary.
NATIONAL LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION SCHEME
DEDJTR has advised that:
• Bobby calves and store, breeding and prime cattle, regardless of age, must carry an NLIS device at the time of despatch from a Victorian property to a Victorian Agricultural Show or to another Victorian property (with a different PIC).
• If the cattle you buy are already identified with an NLIS tag, do not attach a second NLIS tag.
• NLIS tags must be attached to the right (offside) ear.
• NLIS tags must not be removed from purchased cattle.
• White NLIS breeder tags and orange post breeder tags issued for use on one property cannot be used to tag cattle located on another property.
• White NLIS breeder tags must not be used to identify cattle that have left their property of birth.
• All sheep (and farmed goats) born after 1/1/2006 must be identified with an NLIS Sheep Breeder Tag before being despatched to a Victorian Agricultural Show or to another Victorian property (with a different PIC).
The Property Identification Code (PIC) for the Warrnambool Agricultural Society Inc is 3WMAS190.
ENTRIES CLOSE
Dairy – 9/10/2017 at 5pm
Sheep – 12/10/2017 at 5pm
Beef – 13/10/2017 at 5pm
Pavilion – 19/10/2017 at 5pm
Horses & Show Jumping – 20/10/2017 at 5pm
Fleece – 25/10/2017 at 11am
Home Brew – 25/10/2017 at 4pm
Horticulture – 25/10/2017 at 7pm
NB: Entry Procedure -See preamble to Pavilion sections for arrangements for bulk entries from schools and restricted classes and for delivery of exhibits to show grounds for judging
Cookery – 24/10/2017 at 5pm
Poultry – 27/10/2017 at 5pm
Shearing – 27/10/2017 at 5pm
Dog High Jump – 28/10/2017 at 2pm
SHOW OFFICE
Warrnambool Showgrounds,
Mon 10 am – 12 noon
Koroit Street, Warrnambool
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30 am - 3 pm
Phone: (03) 5562 4644
During September /October
Postal Address for Entries:
Secretary,
Warrnambool Agricultural Society
P.O. Box 124,Warrnambool, Vic 3280
Receipt for entry fee will be returned by post ONLY if a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed with entries
OFFICE BEARERS
President: Kelly Rentsch
Snr Vice President: Karen Jackson
Jnr Vice President: Georgie Crowe
Treasurer: Alistair Ross
Manager/Secretary: Charles Hoddinott
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
R.ALEXANDER, R. ANDREW, M.BOTTRELL,
J. CALLAWAY, R. CROTHERS, J. HOULIHAN,
J. JACKSON, A.JACKSON, P. LYLES, V. LUDEMAN,
P. McDONALD, N. McNICHOLL, S. McNICOLL,
G. PETERSON, L.ROWBOTTOM, T. ROWBOTTOM,
G. ROSS, R. TOLEMAN, R. WILKINSON
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
Mesdames A. Chislett, K. Quigley, M White, K Jackson. Messrs I. Askew, A.F. Chislett, I. Duffield. D.E. Goldstraw, J.S. Jackson, K.H. Jenkins, N.S. Kenna, L.R. Latta, T. Lowen, V. Ludeman, I.W. Mahood, D.I. MacDonald, K.A. Mcleod, O.T. O’Keefe, J.M. Primmer, J.R. Prowse, G.M. Ross, N.P. Smith, F. Tobin, M. White.
MESSAGE FROM THE WARRNAMBOOL SHOW COMMITTEE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Warrnambool Agricultural Society I would like to present to you the 2017 schedule of events for the 164th annual show which is sure to be another fantastic event.
We are excited to announce this year that the shearing is back for the 2017 show, showcasing some of the best local and international talent on Saturday.
The “Beefy Bull Bonanza” will kick off the beef section on which will run on the Saturday this year, followed by the Dairy section hosting a Jersey feature on the Sunday.
There will be another high class display of sheep this year with a Southdown feature kicking off on Friday.
There will be a great display of show jumping and horse competitions from the Thursday to the Sunday showcasing the amazing talent we have locally and further afield. This year has us launching a new section with a home brew competition, featuring a range of home brew talents.
Once again, the horticulture pavilion be smelling beautiful, packed full of floral displays.The art and craft as well as the cookery section will have a high class display of very talented local crafters and bakers, with a wide range of scones, cakes biscuits, quilting, knitting and much more.The fleece room will once again showcase some magnificent fleeces.
To accompany the magnificent animal nursery we have, we will welcome back the highly popular Jamie and Kim’s mobile zoo along with their great display of native animals. Animals 2 U petting zoo will also have a great display of animals for the kids to interact with.Saturday night will once again go off with a bang with a great display of fireworks.
A huge thank you needs to go out to the wonderful sponsors of the Warrnambool Agricultural Societies annual show, without your generous support the show could not go on.
Good luck to all competitors and exhibitors for the 2017 show.
Kelly Rentsch,
President
SHOW GUIDE 2017
FREE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
More detailed programs with times and venues will be available from Gatekeepers or the Information Office during the show.
A map of the showgrounds can be found at the back page of this schedule.
THURSDAY, 26thOCTOBER
Interschool Dressage, Interschool Show Jumping and Open Dressage
FRIDAY, 27th OCTOBER
“ALL DAY” DISPLAYS AND ATTRACTIONS
Animal Nursery, Arts, Crafts, Needlework, Cottage Craft, Ceramics, Cookery, Photography, Hands on Leather Work, Decorated Cakes, Woodturning, Spinning
Wannon Rooms – Food Hub
Side Show & Rides
Fleece display
Horticulture
CWA Tea Rooms
Bunnings Workshop
Angie Polglaze Chainsaw Artist
JUDGING:
Sheep Southdown Feature Show ~ 10:00am
Horticulture ~ 9:00am
Beefy Bull Bonanza ~ 3.00pm
COMPETITIONS:
Show Jumping from 8.00am
Sheep Southdown Feature Show from 9:00am
Horse from 10:00am
SATURDAY, 28th OCTOBER
“ALL DAY” DISPLAYS AND ATTRACTIONS
Animal Nursery – (Closes 6.00pm) Arts, Crafts, Needlework, Cottage Craft, Ceramics, Cookery, Photography,
Decorated Cakes, Woodturning, Spinning. Hands on Leather work
Wannon Rooms – Food Hub
Side Show & Rides - (Closes 10.00pm)
Fleece display
Horticulture
CWA Tea Rooms
Bunnings Workshop
Angie Polglaze Chainsaw Artist
JUDGING:
Beef – All Breeds ~ 9.30am
Poultry ~ 10:00am
Junior Show Personality - 2.00pm
COMPETITIONS:
Show Jumping from 8.00am
Horse from 8:30 am
Dog High Jump from 2pm
SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAMME:
Commerce, Arts & Crafts and Horticulture Pavilions open till 7.00pm
Fireworks - Approximately 9.00pm
Carnival area remains open to 10.00pm
SUNDAY, 29th OCTOBER
“ALL DAY” DISPLAYS AND ATTRACTIONS
Animal Nursery, Arts, Crafts, Needlework, Cottage Craft, Ceramics, Cookery, Photography, Hands on Leather Work, Decorated Cakes, Woodturning, Spinning
Wannon Rooms – Food Hub
Side Show & Rides
Horticulture
CWA Tea Rooms
Bunnings Workshop
Angie Polglaze Chainsaw Artist
JUDGING:
Dairy Jersey Feature Show ~ 9:00am
Dairy Holstein ~ 9:00am
Dairy Other Breeds ~ 9:00 am
Dairy Children’s Calves ~ 10:00am
Dairy Interbreed ~ 11:00am
COMPETITIONS:
Dairy Jersey Feature Show from 7:00am
Show Jumping from 8:00am
Horse from 10:00 am
WARRNAMBOOL JUNIOR SHOW PERSONALITY
Open to Males and Females aged 3-12 Years on the day. Friday 27th October at 2.00pm in the Pavilion. The prize is a sash.
VAS LTD JUNIOR RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD
AIMS: (Summary)
• To highlight the talent, creativity and ingenuity of young rural Victorians
• To encourage and reward young people living or involved in rural environments
• To assist entrants to develop communication and leadership skills
• To further develop applicants in their chosen field
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: (Summary)
• Entrants to be between 16 & 19 yrs. on the day of the Show.
• Other detailed conditions on Application Form which must be used for entry
PRIZES:
Show Winner - Certificate and prize, Regional Final Winners – Official jacket to wear at State Final, State Final Winner – Certificate, major prize and opportunity to compete in National Finals
How to enter: Entrants must apply for and complete an entry form with their resume, which is available from the show office. Entry forms to be completed and returned to the Show Secretary by Wednesday 3rd October 2017. Judging will be on Saturday 28th October
VAS LTD RURAL AMBASSADOR AWARD
AIMS: (Summary)
• To highlight the talent, creativity and ingenuity of young rural Victorians
• To encourage and reward young people living or involved in rural environments
• To assist entrants to develop communication and leadership skills
• To further develop applicants in their chosen field
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: (Summary)
• Entrants must be over 20 and under 30 years on 1 May of the year of the State Final
• Other detailed conditions on Application Form which must be used for entry
PRIZES:
Show Winner - Certificate and prize, Regional Final Winners – Official jacket to wear at State Final, State Final Winner – Certificate, major prize and opportunity to compete in National Finals
HOW TO ENTER: Entrants must apply for and complete an entry form, which is available from the show office. Entry forms to be completed and returned to the Show Secretary by Wednesday 25th October 2017. Judging will be on Saturday 28th October.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All entries received shall be subject to the Rules of the Society and
Conditions of the Prize Schedule
2.Entry Fees, at rates specified in the Schedule, are inclusive of GST and are payable upon entry and entries may be refused if fees are not so prepaid
3. Entries for all sections must be lodged with the Society by 5pm on the dates specified on the cover of the Schedule
4. Section number, a class number and particulars of each entry must be specified by the exhibitor on the entry form provided, and no responsibility will be accepted by the Society if such details are not sufficiently specified, or for any entry not received in writing
AWARDS
5. A first, second or third prize may be awarded for any class of four or more entries. The judge may withhold a prize altogether where the exhibit is not of sufficient merit. Any exhibit not classified, which may be brought forward, may receive a prize or certificates of merit, if considered meritorious. In all cases the decision of the judges will be final as regards the merit of the exhibit
6. Prize Money, sashes and trophies include GST. Exhibitors who are exhibiting in the name of a GST Registered Entity e.g. a Stud or Partnership are required to provide their ABN on the entry form so an appropriate tax invoice can be issued.
7. Claims for prize money must be made within one month of the Show after which period they will be forfeited
8. All protests against awards based on non-compliance with the Conditions of the prize list will be considered by the committee, if lodged with the Secretary within three days after the Show, together with a deposit of $20 or such other amount as may be specified in any particular section which, if the protest be deemed frivolous, shall be forfeited. The decision of the Committee shall be
final in all cases.
9. Judges will specially consider soundness of horses before awarding prizes. The judges may consult the society’s veterinary surgeon if they deem it expedient. No protests on veterinary grounds will be received.
10. If the correctness of any declaration of any exhibitor be challenged, such exhibitor shall not be entitled to any prize awarded until after the Committee shall be satisfied of the correctness of such declaration, and any exhibitor making a false declaration or failing to make or sign a declaration shall be subject to all or any of the following penalties - forfeiture of prizes, prohibition to exhibit again, and expulsion from the Society.
11. Should any exhibit, having gained a prize be disqualified, the next on the list does not necessarily obtain the same prize. The Committee, with or without the advice of the judges, shall decide the question.
EXHIBITS
12. Entry fees are non-refundable.
13. The Committee reserves the right to reject at any time any exhibit submitted for show, without giving reason for so doing.
14. The owner or exhibitor of any exhibit or stand of exhibits disapproved of as an exhibit by the Committee of the Society must immediately upon notice to that effect remove such exhibit or stand of exhibits from the Society’s grounds.
15. Any exhibit placed in charge of any person disqualified by the Society or Association from taking charge of exhibits will not be allowed to compete.
16. Badges and Ribbons won at previous shows must not be worn until after the exhibition
17. Every exhibitor of stock must be in a position to prove the age of the stock if called upon
18. Every exhibit must be the bona fi de property of the exhibitor and be in his/her possession at the time of entry. Exhibitors shall, if required, make a statutory declaration to the effect that the exhibit is his or her bona fi de property, and that he or she has adhered to the rules laid down by the Society