Memorandum
To: All Rabbit Project members in Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties
From: ______
Bonnie Boyden, Program Management Specialist, Charles County
Date: May 11, 2017
Subject: Southern Maryland 4-H Spring Rabbit Show
The 2017 Southern Maryland Regional 4-H Rabbit show will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Attached are the registration form, rules and tentative schedule for the Rabbit show. Please review this material carefully. Pre-Registration information is due into the Charles County 4-H Office by Tuesday, May 30, 2017
This is a great way to learn more about showing and exhibiting your rabbit.
Registration for youth participants is $5.00, Make checks payable to: The Southern Maryland 4-H Livestock Committee, and include with your registration and permission slip.
Mail forms and the registration fee to:
University of Maryland Extension
Charles County Office
9375 Chesapeake St. #119
La Plata, MD 20646
We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd!
Rules & Regulations
Southern Maryland 4-H Rabbit Show
Saturday, June 3, 2017
1. Entries need to be in the Rabbit Building for check in at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
2. Exhibitors will be limited to four entries plus one commercial meat pen entry and a Breed Display entry.
3. Mixed breed rabbits are welcome
4. Complete a Self-Certification of Rabbit Health form. Any diseased rabbits or those in poor condition will be sent home.
5. No rabbits under three months of age can be shown, except in market class
6. No rabbits under three months of age will be allowed on the grounds.
7. All rabbits must be registered with the appropriate registration from by May 30, 2017 at the Charles County Extension Office. No entry substitutions will be made after that deadline or the day of the show, scratches only.
8. No smoking will be permitted in the Fair Buildings. No alcohol will be permitted on the fairgrounds. Participants are expected to follow the 4-H Behavioral expectations and Maryland 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics.
9. The show committee has the right to dismiss, from the Rabbit Show Area, anyone not following the rules of the show.
10. Parents are requested to stay with their children during the day’s activities. Adult chaperones are needed to assist the show. (Please make note on your child’s entry form if you can help.)
11. All 4-Hers will assist in cleaning the rabbit building and grounds at the end of the show.
12. All 4-Hers will dress in a neat, clean manner. White shirts with collars (short or long sleeves) will be required to be worn for Showmanship. No Hats!
13. Showmanship: any healthy rabbit may be shown; ownership not required.
14. Bring your rabbit(s) to the fairgrounds in secure carries. Carriers must have leak proof trays. We will not be using any fair owned cages.
15. Bring water bottle and water for your rabbits (no crocks or bowls please)
16. No Dogs will be allowed in the show barns!
For additional information call: The Charles County 4-H Office at (301) 934-5403
Southern Maryland Spring Rabbit Show
Charles County Fairgrounds
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Activities:
9:30 – 9:45 Registration
9:45 – 10:45 Workshop – Rabbit Showmanship
10:45 – 11:30 Rabbit Showmanship and Rabbit Show
11:30 – Noon Clean – up
Limit 4 Rabbits per 4-H Member Plus
One Meat Pen
(Under 69 days of age, same variety, commercial breeds, 3 -5lb weight limit)
And One Breed Display (3 to 4 Rabbits same breed)
Remember:
Registration is due by Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Must have Completed Self Certification at Rabbit Show that you fill out before bringing your rabbits to the show
The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs
Southern Maryland Spring Rabbit Show
Charles County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 3, 2017
4-H’ers Name: / Age as of January 1st:Address: / County:
Phone: / Parent Available to help: / Yes / No
Years in the 4-H Rabbit Project:
Tattoo # / Breed / Color / Sr / 6/8 / Jr / Buck / Doe / Fur
Meat Pen: / Yes / No / Breed Display: / Yes / No
Costume Class: / Yes / No
To Be Completed By Parent / Guardian
As Parent/Guardian of ______I hereby grant him/her permission to attend the Southern Maryland District Rabbit Spring Show. In granting this permission and relieve the 4-H Program of any liability in case of an accident or illness. I understand that my child will be covered by special accident insurance and if the occasion should arise, I will be contacted concerning the doctor, hospital etc., for my child. However, if I cannot be reached, all decisions concerning my child will be made by the University of Maryland Extension Personnel.
Please indicate any potential problems we might possibly encounter with your child. (Re: allergies, illnesses or medication the staff should be aware of, etc.)
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date:______
Emergency Name & Number in case of parent cannot be reached: ______
The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs