Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown, AOB Longwool, AOB Shortwool | N.C Cheviot, Oxford, Suffolks, Trophy Classes |
DATE: Thursday November 7, 2024 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring SLICKED JUDGE: Tim Fleener, Robesonia, PA FITTED JUDGE: Rod Jordan, Rimley, AB | DATE: Friday November, 8, 2024 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring SLICKED JUDGE: Tim Fleener, Robesonia, PA FITTED JUDGE: Rod Jordan, Rimley, AB |
** Market Lamb classes are listed in the Market Lamb Competition Book **
Competition Information
Entry Deadline: Tuesday October 15, 2024. Late entries can be made online until Friday November 1, 2024, with the late entry fee.
Entry Fee: $28 per pen, including trimming pens. Individual entry fees are not required. Late Entry Fee: $50 per pen.
Online Entries: https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open Friday September 6, 2024)
Exhibitor Meeting: Wednesday November 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM, Lower East Annex Show Ring
Important Dates
Arrival Time: Tuesday November 5, 2024, after 10:30 PM
In Place By: Wednesday November 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM
Time of Release:
2024 Breeding Sheep Committee
Chairman: Craig Emke
Vice Chairman: Lee Brien
Past Chairman: Bruce MacKinnon
Superintendent: Gordon Mark
Blair Dow | Chris Kyle | Darryl Hopkins |
Gary Brien | Hugh Todd | Irwin Jackson |
Jason Emke | Jason Monk | Jim Groves |
Jordan Bell | Keith Todd | Kyle Seguin |
Marc Charpentier | Melissa Emke | Murray Emke |
Robert Mastine | Spencer Jackson | Cindy Ayre |
Jim Driscoll | Sarah Case | Rejean Girard |
Francois Gelinas |
Honorary Members: Ron Gates, William Gardhouse
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Progeny of Dam: Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe to be shown together exemplifying the consistency and qualities transmitted from their dam. Pairs of animals exhibited may be of mixed sexes and mixed ages ex: ram lamb and yearling ewe dammed by the same ewe may be shown together. Animals will be judged as a pair on their conformation, uniformity, and physical qualities. Animals do not need to share the same sire. Entries maybe subject to parentage DNA testing.
Get of Sire: A group of three animals, full mouth milk teeth, by the same sire. Both sexes may be represented. Animals need not have been shown in previous classes, but at least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor.
Breeder’s Flock: Bred and owned by the exhibitor. Group of 4 animals, both sexes represented. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the preceding classes. All animals in a group must be of one breed.
Section 500
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 Not eligible for class 2 |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe, Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisiors in place |
7. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024. One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 One handler per lamb. |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get Of Sire A Group of 3 animals by the same Sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor A group of 4 animals must be one breed. |
Section 504
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st Pair Temporary Incisors In Place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe, Yearling 3rd Pr. Temporary Incisors In Place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yealing, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
8. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
9. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
11. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
12. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
14. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
15. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor. |
16. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed |
Champion Ewe / Reserve | |
Champion Ram / Reserve | |
Eleanor Gartshore Memorial Trophy Presented by the family of the late Eleanor Gartshore in memory of the Late Eleanor Gartshore, an exibitor of Dorset sheep. Presented to the Champion Dorset Ram | |
Dorset Premier Breeder Donated by the James Family, Russell, ON An award donated by the James Family, Russell, ON, and presented to the Premier Breeder of the Dorset Breed in memory of the Late Jack James |
Section 506
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yealing 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
7. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, one must be owned by the exhibitor |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed |
Champion Ram / Reserve | |
The Harmony Farm Trophy (Perpetual) presented to the Champion Oxford Ewe Memory of the late J.Irvine Black and Grace Black, Fergus, ON Presented to the Champion Oxford Ewe in memory of the late J. Irvine and Grace Black, Fergus, ON, respected breeders of Oxford Sheep | |
The Emke Family Trophy (Perpetual) presented to the 1st place Oxford Breeders Flock Presented by the Emke Family, Elmwood, ON Presented to the 1st place Oxford Flock, bred and owned by the Exhibitor by the the Emke Family of Elmwood, ON |
Section 501
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors In place |
7. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024. One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling 3rd pair of incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of 4 animals, must be one breed |
Champion Ram / Reserve | |
Cedar Creek Trophy, presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ewe Presented to the Champion North Country Cheviot Ewe. | |
The Ontario Livestock Exchange Trophy (Perpetual) presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ram Presented to the North Country Cheviot Champion Ram. |
Section 505
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
7. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor. |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed. |
Champion Ram / Reserve | |
Premier Breeder |
Section 507
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisiors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
7. | Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed |
Champion Southdown Flock C.J. Brodie Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the 1st place Southdown Flock, by the family of the late Eva and Bill Brodie, in memory of the late C.J. Brodie, a charter exhibitor at the RAWF and a breeder of Southdown Sheep or 40 years. | |
Southdown Get of Sire Banner presented to the 1st place Get of Sire Finlay Southdowns Banner presented to the 1st place Southdow Get of Sire by the Finlay family. | |
C.J. Brodie Trophy (Perpetual) presented to the Champion Southdown Breeder's Flock |
Section 503
Classes:
1. | Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place |
2. | Naturally Coloured Ewe Lamb Class Born after January 1st, 2024 First pair of temporary incisors in place |
3. | Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
4. | Naturally Coloured Ewe, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place Third pair of temporary incisors in place |
5. | Ram, 1st pair temporary incisors in place |
6. | Naturally Coloured Ram Lamb Class Born after January 1st, 2024 First pair of temporary incisiors in place |
7. | Ram, Yearling 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
8. | Naturally Coloured Ram Yearling Class Third pair of tempory incisors in place |
9. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
10. | Get of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor. |
11. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed |
Section 508
Classes:
1. | Junior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
2. | Slick Shorn Junior Ewe Lamb, 1sr pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024 . One handler per lamb |
3. | Slick Shorn Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
4. | Senior Ewe Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born September 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
6. | Slick Shorn Ewe Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
7. | Junior Ram lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born after January 1st, 2024 |
8. | Slick Shorn Junior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Lambs must be born after January 1, 2024. One handler per lamb |
9. | Slick Shorn Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 . One handler per lamb |
10. | Senior Ram Lamb, 1st pair of temporary incisors in place Born between September 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 |
11. | Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
12. | Slick Shorn Ram Yearling, 3rd pair of temporary incisors in place |
13. | Progeny of Dam Two (2) animals dammed by the same ewe |
14. | Get Of Sire Group of three animals by the same sire, at least one must be owned by the exhibitor. |
15. | Breeder's Flock Bred & Owned by the Exhibitor Group of four animals of one breed |
The W.B. Harris Trophy Presented to the Besst Pair of Dorset Ewes by Mr, W.B. Harris, King Creek Farm, King, ON. Entries must have been shown in Section 504, classes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 | Eleanor Gartshore Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Dorset Ram by the Family of the late Eleanor Gartshore, former exhibitor of Dorsets. |
Pair of Oxford Ewes Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the best pair of Oxford Ewes by Dow Family, Metcalfe, Ontario | Ayre Memorial Award Presented to the best pair of Hampshire Ewes by the family of the late Lloyd Ayre, Ayre Acres, Bowmanville, ON. |
The C.J. Brodie Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Southdown Flock by the Family of the late Eva and Bill Brodie, in memory of the late C.J. Brodie, a charter exhibitor of the RAWF and a breeder of Southdown sheep for forty years. | |
Montminy Farm Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the First Place N.C. Cheviot Get of Sire by Theo and Gaetane Montminy, St. Gillies, OC. | The Cedar Creek Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion N.C. Cheviot Ewe by Ted Skinner, Bowmanville, ON. |
The Ontario Livestock Exchange Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the N.C. Cheviot Ram by the Ontario Livestock Exchange, Waterloo, ON. | The Harmony Farm Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Oxford Ewe in memory of the late J. Irvine Black and Grace Balck, Fergus, ON, respected breeders of the Oxfords for many years. |
The Emke Family Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the first place Oxford Breeder's Flock Bred and Owned by the exhibitor, by the Emke Family, Elmwood, ON. | Premier Dorset Breeder Shadowbox presented to the Premier Dorset Breeder by Lois James, Jameshaven Farms in memory of his husband Jack James, longtime sheep Exhibitor |
TROPHY CLASSES Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 Time: one hour following Suffolk classes
Location: Sheep Ring, Lower East Annex |
DATE: Friday November 8, 2024
TIME: One hour following the finish of the Friday Competitions, at approximately 6:00 PM.
New for 2024, the RAWF and the Breeding Sheep Committee will introduce qualifiers for the Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe classes at the 2024 Royal Sheep Show. The four (4) qualifying fairs for 2024 are Brome (Quebec), Metcalfe (Eastern Ontario), Lindsay Exhibition (Central Ontario), and Ancaster (South-Western Ontario). These shows have been selected based on entry numbers and geographic representation.
Classes:
1. | Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb |
2. | Slick Shorn Ram Lamb |
3. | Overall Ewe |
4. | Overall Ram |
5. | Overall Progency of Dam |
6. | Overall Get of Sire |
7. | Overall Breeder's Flock |
Slick Shorn Ewe Lamb Champion Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ewe Lambs from class 2 of each section (except 503). 1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers. Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40 | Slick Shorn Ram Lamb Champion Presented to the top Slick Shorn Ram Lambs from class 9 of each section (except 503).1st and 2nd place winners of each breed will compete. Sponsored by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers. Prize Money: 1st - $100, 2nd - $85, 3rd - $65, 4th - $60, 5th - $50, 6th - $40 |
Government of New Zealand Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Champion Ewe of the show by the Governement of New Zealand. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented. | The Don Head Challenge Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Grand Champion Ram of the Show by the family of the late Mr. W. Redelmeier, Don Head Farms, Richmond Hill, ON, to perpetuate his memory. A Grand Champion rosette will be presented to the winner. |
The Eph Snell Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Best Get of Sire of Long Wool Breeds in memory of Eph's dedication and interest in all breeds of sheep (particularly Long Wool breeds). Given by Snell Enterprises, Blyth, ON, in memory of Eph and Jim. | Progeny of Dam Champion Winner from each breed section to compete. $200. to the Champion $100. to the Reserve Champion |
The E.J. Freyseng Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the Best Get of Sire, Canadian Bred. | The Arnold J. Gardhouse Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the best Breeder's Flock of long-wooled sheep by the family of the late Arnold J. Gardhouse to perpetuate his memory. A lifetime exhibitor of Lincoln Sheep. The winner will recieve a suitable memento. |
The Cecil Stobbs Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) Presented to the first prize flock (any breed) by Mrs. Cecil Stobbs in memory of her late husband Cecil Stobbs, who during his lifetime made a notable contribution to the sheep industry. | Supreme Flock Banner Presented to the exhibitor with the winning Supreme Flock. Banner sponsored by the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association. |
Premier Breeder Banner Presented to the Breeder of six sheep of one breed which wins the most points in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete. In the event of a tie on points, then the placing in the breeder's flock will be used. If a tie still remains then the breed having the highest number of animals shown will be the deciding factor. | Premier Exhibitor Banner Presented to the exhibitor winning the most points in a breed section as a result of showig six sheep owned by the exhibitor in a section in which five or more exhibitors compete. |
Levine Achievement Award
This award is donated by Dr. Norman Levine and Family in memory of Peter Levine. This award is designed to honor the memory of Peter Levine, well known to many RAWF sheep exhibitors and a true friend. The trophy will be presented annually to the person who exemplifies the all-around ability, sportsmanship, and dedication necessary to be respected by his or her fellow exhibitors and breeders Selection of the recipient of this award will be made by a special committee and presented at the conclusion of the trophy classes. The following criteria will be used as a guide in the selection:
Special thanks to James W. Rummerfield for his support of the Breeding Sheep Show
Sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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