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Young Judges
Young Judges

The RAS Young Judges competitions are an opportunity for 15-25 year olds to try their hand in judging a variety of different exhibits such as Alpacas, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Poultry and Horticulture.

Horse Young Judges Competition

Horse Young Judges Competition

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. Entries are now open and close 22 March 2021.  Stay tuned for more information or email the Young Judges Competition Co-ordinator via youngjudges@rasnsw.com.au .

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Poultry Young Judges Competition

Poultry Young Judges Competition

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. Entries are open and close 22 March 2021.  Stay tuned for more information or email the Young Judges Competition Co-ordinator via youngjudges@rasnsw.com.au .

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Exhibitor information

Exhibitor information

Types of Young Judges Competitions RAS Young Judges Competitions RAS/ASC Young Judges Competitions   Entries are now open Be sure to familiarise yourself with key dates and the Competition Schedule as it contains details on how to qualify for these Competitions. These can be found on the Young Judges Key dates & Schedule .   How to enter For the RAS Young Judges Competitions, click on the "RAS Young Judges entry form" link in the downloadable documents block to download and fill out the entry form. For the RAS ASC Young Judges Competitions, head to the " Competitions " page on ASC's website to find out how to qualify. Then click on the "RAS ASC Young Judges entry form" link in the downloadable documents block to download and fill out the entry form.   Age exemption in 2021 For the 2021 RAS ASC Young Judges and Paraders State Finals, an age exemption has been given  for the 2021 Show only. Allowing competitors who are up to the age of 26 as at 1 May 2021. This exemption is for competitors who qualified for the 2020 State Finals which were cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Sponsors & Supporters

Sponsors & Supporters

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: Australian Pony Stud Book Society NSW Branch Australian Stock Horse Society Bantam Club of NSW Exhibition Poultry Association of NSW Inc Gary Hart Janie Forrest & Ian Davison Mohair Australia NSW Division Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd NSW Stud Merino Breeders' Association Ltd Robt Talbott Schute Bell Badgery Lumby The Gavin Family

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