Skillathon

2022 Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon

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We have one more day for livestock interview judging and skillathon on Tuesday, July 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center.   Please remember members who plan on exhibiting animal projects at the fair need to complete this final step.  If this step in not completed then they will not be able to exhibit at the fair this year.   Lots of information is being given out to members and their families.  All members will get a packet with the following information, their back numbers(s), and a wrist band.  We will also have other information for the sale, staying overnight, filling out DUNF, UPI, and Ractopamine Affidavits.

We look forward to seeing a lot of you on Tuesday.

2022 Schedule

2022 Fair Livestock Requirement Summary

2022 Knox County Livestock Information

Online Link Postcard for DUNF, UPI, Ractopamine

2022 Sale Brochure

Direct Deposit Form – Fillable

State 4-H Animal Sciences Event Calendar & Resources

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Calendar: 2022 State 4H Animal Sciences Calendar

Resources:

Other good information on livestock can be found on the extension team pages:

2021 Ohio State Fair Skillathons

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Ohio Youth Skillathon information for VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON sessions is now online at: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-youth-skillathons

  • Rules for both are attached as well as a flyer for virtual skillathons

VIRTUAL Skillathon Registration is due by JUNE 14th, 2021……………………………..EXTENDED TO JUNE 18.

A few important notes:

  • Those exhibiting at OSF and want to be eligible for Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME) awards MUST participate at the IN-PERSON skillathons at the state fair
  • Those exhibiting at OSF and want to be eligible for Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor (OBE) awards MUST participate in the VIRTUAL skillathons online

2021 Skillathon Rules: 2021 Skillathon Rules

2021 Virtual Skillathon Rules & Dates: OSF Skillathon Rules and Dates

2019 Ohio State Fair Opportunities

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There are lots of events for youth to participate in at the Ohio State Fair.  Please see the list below with links to learn more about these opportunities.

Livestock Judging Contest: Friday, July 26 (registration due July 12): https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-livestock-judging-contest

Avian Bowl Contest: Saturday, August 3 (registration due July 5): https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-avian-bowl-contest

Poultry Judging Contest: Saturday, August 3 (registration due July 5): https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-poultry-judging-contest

Ohio State Fair Skillathons: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-state-fair-skillathon-information

Flyer: 2019 OSF Skillathons Calendar-2hy323z

2019 Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team

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Dear Youth Interested in the Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team,

There will be an information session on January 20th, 2019 (2:00 – 4:00 PM) located at the Animal Sciences Building (2029 Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210) for those interested in an opportunity to be chosen to represent Ohio during the National 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest in Louisville in November.

I encourage everyone who is interested to attend the January session to ask any questions, etc. If you could please respond with your intentions to be at the first session on Sunday, January 20th it would be appreciated.  Please respond by January 16th, 2019.

Starting in January, practice sessions will be conducted to work on individual and team activities on Sunday afternoons (2:00 – 4:00 PM) located at the Animal Sciences Building (2029 Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210).

  • Sunday, January 20th (informational, parents are welcome to attend)
  • Sunday, February 17th
  • Sunday, March 17th
  • Sunday, April 14th
  • Sunday, May 19th
  • July – OSF skillathons
  • Sunday, August 18th
  • Sunday, September 8th
  • Sunday, September 22nd (Mock Contest and selection of team)
  • Additional practices in Oct/Nov for team members

The practices in Sept/Oct/Nov are mandatory and you must be able to attend the mock contest to be eligible for the team.

– Andrea

Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon Events

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Livestock Interview Judging

All livestock exhibitors (except horses) need to attend livestock interview judging on one of the following dates:

  • Monday, July 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, July 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibitors can come anytime between those hours.  All exhibitors should bring their completed project books and a current feed tag.

 

Skillathon

Exhibitors that signed up for skillathon at entries in June will be able to participate in that during either of the livestock interview judging dates.

  • Monday, July 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, July 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

All Livestock Exhibitors

  • All members will be proofing their entries from June (livestock classes, showmanship, etc.).  We will have each member initial that the information is correct or make any appropriate changes based off of their original entries.  Classes can not be added that were not signed up for in June originally.

 

Market Exhibitors

  • Sale plaque pictures will be taken during both of the judging dates.  We ask that exhibitors dress nicely for these pictures because these will be the pictures that will be put on plaques that the buyers will get the day of sale.
  • Classes that have the are eligible for BBR will be reviewed during this time as well.  If you had not previously indicated that you are eligible for this class, you will be able to sign up for it at this time.

– Andrea

 

General Updates….

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Reminders for Club Members

  • Junior Fair Entries – Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Junior Fair Entries – Monday, June 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. – LAST ONE
  • Cloverbud Day Camp – Wednesday, June 20
  • Early Judging – Friday, June 22 by appointment
  • Market Rabbit Tattooing – Saturday, June 23 from 8 – 11 a.m.
  • Miscellaneous & Food and Nutrition Judging – Wednesday, June 27 starting at 12:30 p.m. (schedule for clubs is attached)
  • Rocket Judging – Wednesday, June 27 – starting at 5:30 p.m. but must schedule an appointment
  • Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon – Monday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Clothing Judging – Thursday, July 12 starting at 12:30 p.m. (schedule for clubs is attached)
  • Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon – Monday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Help Needed during the 2018 Ohio State Fair

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Dear Ohio 4-H Supporter,

The Ohio State Fair is quickly approaching, and we hope you will consider volunteering as a skillathon facilitator. The skillathons are the largest program we coordinate at the state fair with more than 1,300 youth participating in nine species skillathons last year. The success of the program is dependent upon the generous time provided by you – our volunteer facilitators!

We hope you might assist us with one or more of the skillathons. The skillathon species include: beef, sheep, swine, dairy, horse, goat, poultry, dog, and rabbit. Please click on the following link and complete the survey to indicate your availability and interest: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDq6ouGJTxT4qQR

Volunteers for the skillathons are responsible for facilitating a station. A station requires youth to perform a series of tasks to test their knowledge about a subject related to the species. Facilitators are not required to have broad experience or knowledge about the species; however, we are seeking volunteers who enjoy working with youth from ages 8/9 to 18 years old and have some knowledge about animals.

If you agree to volunteer, we will send a follow-up letter in July with parking and admission passes, as well as additional facilitator information.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 614.247.8305 (office) or simply reply to this email. Thank you for considering.

Sincerely,

Dustin Homan

Program Manager, 4-H Special Projects

2018 Ohio State Fair Changes (Livestock)

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Summary of Rule Changes for the Ohio State Fair:

  • Skillathons: No tiebreaker (5th) station; youth will progress through four stations evaluating their knowledge and skills in various topics.
  • Record books (beef, goat, poultry, swine, & sheep Skillathons only): Up to 10 additional sheets may be placed either before or after the intact project and record books at the youth’s discretion.
  • Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME): Slight change in the tiebreaker rules. Previous tiebreaker relied almost exclusively on a youth’s Skillathon score; new tiebreaker uses their scores from record book judging, showmanship, and live animal placing.
  • Livestock Judging Contest:
    • Removed non-reasons division; now only junior and senior divisions for individuals and teams.
    • Entry fee now $10/contestant, but includes a fair pass if you register before Friday, July 13.
    • Juniors place eight classes, answer four sets of questions, and can participate in an optional oral reasons contest with separate awards.
    • Seniors will place eight classes and four sets of oral reasons.
    • New procedure for selecting the team to represent Ohio 4-H at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY.

Websites with Study Resources, Flyers, and Additional Information:

– Andrea

2018 Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team

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Do you enjoy skillathon and learning more about beef, goat, sheep, and/or swine topics?  If so, the Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team may be for you.  Please join on us for a informational session on one of two days (attendance at one of these sessions does not equal a commitment):

  • Sunday, April 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio 4-H Center
  • Sunday, April 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio 4-H Center

Interested members must be age 14-18 as of January 1, 2018.  Commitment to try out for the team will require attendance at trainings and independent study in the future.

For more detailed information please reference: https://ohio4h.org/state-skillathon-team

– Andrea