2013 ILLINOIS 4-H DAIRY QUIZ BOWL RULES

The primary objective of Dairy Bowl contests is to provide an opportunity for youth interested in the field of dairy management to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fun prevail. It is also hoped that these contests will provide an educational experience for both participants and spectators. All contestants and coaches are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations.

ELIGIBILITY

1.Each Extension county or Extension Unit may enter an unlimited number of four member teams or individual members (they will be grouped to form teams). Junior team ages are 13 and under; seniors are 14 and over (by January 1 of current year).

2.Send (via email preferred) the completed entry form to Dave Fischer; , or mail hard copy to Dave Fischer, 901 Oak Hill St., Trenton, IL 62293, due byFebruary 15th.

3.To be eligible for selection to the state team attending the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl in Louisville, Kentucky, contestants must reach their 15th birthday during the current contest year but not pass the year they reach their 19th birthday Contestants may attend college beyond high school. However, a member who is enrolled in Animal Science courses prior to the fall term is not eligible.

4.Questions for the state contest will cover all aspects of dairy production and marketing. The Illinois 4-H dairy manuals plus Hoard's Dairyman Reference Books, Illinois 4-H Livestock E-Quiz and National Jr. Holstein Quiz Bowl questionswill be the main resource of study materials.

LOCATION AND TIME

The 2013State 4-H Dairy Quiz bowl contest will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, Illinois 61704. The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center is located on the corner of Veteran’s Parkway and Jumer Drive. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the contest at 9:00 a.m. The contest will be completed by 2:00 p.m. Participants will need to pay $15.00 per person for their group lunch.

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OFFICIAL ENTRY

ILLINOIS 4-H DAIRY QUIZ BOWL CONTEST

Email this formor mail completed form by February 15, 2013 to: (home address: Dave Fischer, 901 Oak Hill St, Trenton, IL 62293)

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