Young Judges
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Young Judges competition is an opportunity for competitors, aged 15-25 years, to try their hand as Judge for Alpacas, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Poultry and Horticulture.
Held in conjunction with Ag Shows NSW, the Sydney Royal Easter Show hosts the prestigious State Finals for the Sheep, Cattle, Grain & Fruit Competitions. Competitors must qualify to compete at the Show by winning local, regional show events.
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Young Judges Competitions
Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Sydney Royal Young Judges Competitions aim to educate and encourage future Judges in a wide field of industries. Differing from other competitions, Young Judges are assessed on how they judge the Exhibits rather than the focus being on the actual Exhibits. The opportunity for young people to have their judging skills observed and evaluated, whilst competing against their peers, attracts on average 300 entries across 20 Competitions.
Young Judges must be confident, clear and concise when stating their reasoning and decisions, accordingly each receives feedback and a summary as a review of their performance from the Competition Judges.
The experience and judging education gained by Competitors ensures the development of capable and knowledgeable judges for the future.
Types of Young Judges Competitions
There are two types of Young Judges Competitions, held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show:
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RAS ASC Young Judges Competitions
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RAS Young Judges Competitions
Qualifying
Details of how to qualify for these Competitions will be listed in the RAS Young Judges Competitions Schedule, which can be found on the Key dates & Schedule page.
Eligibility to compete at the Show for RAS ASC finals is dependent on winning local and Zone Qualifying competitions. There are currently seven RAS ASC Judging Competitions and one Cattle Parading competition at the Show, these are State Finals, and Sydney Royal winners then compete at their respective National Finals. National Finals Competitions are held on a rotational basis with other States.
There are a further twelve RAS competitions held at the Show, ten of which are State finals.
The Alpaca Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses a group of four animals and a group of four fleeces. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
Stay tuned for more information or email the Young Judges Competition Co-ordinator via youngjudges@rasnsw.com.au.
The Australian Stock Horse Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses a group of four Stock Horse exhibits. Visual judging will take place first with Competitors allowed to judge the four Exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Pony Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses a group of four Pony exhibits. Visual judging will take place first with Competitors allowed to judge the four Exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
There are two Goat Young Judges Competitions:
- Angora Goat and Mohair Young Judges Competition
- Boer Goat Young Judges Competition
The Angora Goat and Mohair Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses a group of four Angora Goats and a group of four Mohair Fleeces. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Boer Goat Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses two groups of four Boer Goat exhibits. Visual judging will take place first with Competitors allowed to judge the two rings of four Exhibits and complete the visual judging cards. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Hardfeather Poultry Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses four groups of four exhibits. A standard Hardfeather breed and a bantam Hardfeather breed shall be selected to provide a male and female Class of four Exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Softfeather Poultry Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses four groups of four exhibits. A standard Softfeather breed and a bantam Softfeather breed shall be selected to provide a male and female Class of four Exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Waterfowl Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses four groups of four exhibits. Two Waterfowl breeds shall be selected to provide a drake and duck Class of four Exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
The Horticulture Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses three (groups) of different species of flowers, with each group consisting of four exhibits. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner
The Pig Young Judges Competition aims to determine which competitor most correctly assesses a group of four Pig exhibits. Visual judging will take place first with Competitors allowed to judge the Exhibits and complete the visual judging cards. All competitors placing results are compared to experienced Judges, and after careful inspection and consideration the overjudges assess the competitors oral presentation in combination with the competitor judging results to determine a winner.
Types of Young Judges Competitions
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RAS Young Judges Competitions
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RAS/ASC Young Judges Competitions
Qualifying
Details of how to qualify for these Competitions will be listed in the RAS Young Judges Competitions Schedule, which can be found on the Key dates & Schedule page.
Eligibility to compete at the Show for RAS ASC finals is dependent on winning local and Zone Qualifying competitions. There are currently seven RAS ASC Judging Competitions and one Cattle Parading competition at the Show, these are State Finals, and Sydney Royal winners then compete at their respective National Finals. National Finals Competitions are held on a rotational basis with other States.
There are a further twelve RAS competitions held at the Show, ten of which are State finals.
2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show will be held from 6 to 17 April 2023
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The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes and trophies awarded throughout the Young Judges Competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following supporters:
2024 Supporters
- Australian Pony Stud Book Society NSW Branch
- Australian Stock Horse Society
- Exhibition Poultry Association of NSW Inc
- Gary Hart
- Janie Forrest & Ian Davison
- Mohair Australia NSW Division
- NSW Stud Merino Breeders' Association Ltd
- Robt Talbott
- Schute Bell Badgery Lumby
- The Gavin Family