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2006 FINAL POINT STANDINGS
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OYMGA Advisor
Jamie Heston
(918) 352-9305

Oklahoma Youth Meat Goat Association
2007-2008

NEW RULES ADDED & CHANGES FOR 2007 & 2008

2007 Show Season will run June 2007 - December 2007
2008 Point Shows will run January 2008 - December 2008

For any info about OYMGA please contact:
Jamie Heston (918) 352-9305

Below you will find the requirements to hold a sanctioned show.

Sanctioned Show Requirements

  • Each show must follow OYMGA Rules and Regulations.  If OYMGA rules are not followed the points will not count for that show/division.
     

  • Each show will be required to pay a $2.00 per head fee ($4.00 per head fee if you would like OYMGA ribbons) for show sanctioning fee. 100% of this money will go towards the youth goat showmen and the end of the year banquet and awards.
     

  • All sanctioned shows will payback at least 60% of the entry fee.
     

  • All applications and fees will be on a first come, first served basis. Show dates will be reserved when OYMGA executive secretary receives the application and certification fees. Flyers and advertisements cannot be published until notification of being sanctioned by the OYMGA. Having a booking in a previous show season does not reserve a date for the next season. No verbal commitments will be given for the reservation of show dates. The OYMGA reserves the right to refuse sanctioning of a show. If this should occur, the applying organization will be notified within 30 days.
     

  • Shows conducted on the same day must have a minimum distance of 100 miles. Shows that are in conjunction with one another must provide complete sanctioning forms within the same week to be considered as dual shows.
     

  • The sanctioned show will allow the OYMGA to display a banner, accept membership applications, and sell OYMGA related merchandise without commission of fees at the event.
     

  • OYMGA sanctioned shows must be open to all Jr. Exhibitors 18 years old and under or have not completed high school. No regional or county shows will be sanctioned.
     

  • Judges’ names must be provided within 30 days of notification of the show being sanctioned or with the application if the show date is less than 90 days away.
     

    • Sanctioned Show Results

  • Each show must provide the exhibitor’s first and last name.
     

  • Each show must provide the final show results with placing of each class, number of entries in each class and a total number of entries in the show. The show must provide the grand and reserve champion for each show and which class the animals were from. The show must also provide the showmanship results.
     

  • All OYMGA requirements must be met, including show results being turned in on time and in proper format.
     

  • All show results and the $2.00 or $4.00 per head money must be turned in to the OYMGA no later than 14 days from the date of the show for any points to be counted.
     

  • In an effort to publicize the OYMGA, please take pictures of Champions, Reserve Champions, and class winners at your show and send them in with your results (this is not a requirement, just a request).
     

  • All show results must be mailed to:

    • Jamie Heston
    41946 W. 131st St. S. Bristow, OK 74010
    E-mail to:     hsboergoats@msn.com

     

    OYMGA Rules & Regulations

    YOUTH MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • All members must be 18 years of age and under as of January 1 or have not completed HS, no minimum age.
  • Each member will turn in the application provided by the OYMGA and a copy of their birth certificate.
  • Each member will pay annual dues of $10.00

    • OWNERSHIP OF ANIMALS

  • The member or their family must own the animal being shown.
  • If a complaint is made about the ownership of an animal a committee will be appointed to investigate this complaint.
  • If the committee finds the member is not abiding by the ownership rule then all acquired points will be forfeited.

    • SHOW REGULATIONS

  • There will be 2 divisions of goats, market wethers and prospect does.
  • All prospect does must have milk teeth, no tooth rule on wethers.
  • No painting, powdering, or artificial coloring is allowed.
  • All market wethers must be shorn to 3/8 on an inch, prospect does will be groomed to exhibitors liking.
  • Goats shall be free of any health or skin illnesses.
  • Goats will be required to have horns tipped.
      
    • *  No sharp points will be allowed.
           *      Animals that endanger exhibitors shall be removed from the show.
  • All goats will be weighed prior to show time by the exhibitor on official scales with weight cards being turned in by time stated.
  • At least the top 5 animals will be weighed back in 2 classes from both does and wethers. Those classes will be determined by the judge prior to show. If an animal is weighed out that entry is not allowed in the show. No Exceptions!!!
  • There will be no bracing of animals will be tolerated and will result in dismissal by the judge or show committee. The animals must have all four feet on the ground. Animals must be shown with a collar only to control them. Exhibitor can only transiently touch the animal with his body. Exhibitor cannot use the collar to make the animal tense his muscles. Any violation will result in dismissal.
  • The classes will be divided with a minimum of 5 animals per class and a maximum of 15, with no limit on the number of classes.

    • POINT SYSTEM

  • Each class will award points based on the number of animals in that class.
    • Example:
    10 goats in a class would result in the first place receiving 10 points and the last place receiving 1 point.
  • The judge will place all goats in the class to make sure the OYMGA points system is followed.
  • Points are based on the total number of head per class.
  • Points will be counted on the exhibitors 2 highest point earning animals in each division.
  • Points will be counted on does and wethers separately.
  • Only the top 5 shows in each division will be counted towards year-end awards.
           *  Members can show in as many OYMGA shows as they like but only the top 5 shows will be counted for points.
  • Each member must attend 2 of 3 designated shows to be eligible for year-end awards. The 3 designated shows will be assigned and posted prior to the show season. No double point shows will be allowed.
  • Grand Champion will always receive 10 points.
  • Reserve Grand Champion will always receive 5 points in each division.
  • Only members will be eligible for points.
  • Points in all classes will be awarded to the youth member, no points awarded to the animal.
  • New members must pay dues by show start time to receive points for the show that day.
  • Substitute showmen are acceptable. Youth members will receive points for substitute showman placing if said member is showing another animal in the same class.
  • Year end points will be calculated in each division with awards being given to the top 15 exhibitors in each division.
  • Show results and points standings will be posted at:

    • www.Oklahomameatgoatassociation.com
     

    SHOWMANSHIP

  • Showmanship will be divided into classes based on age as of January 1 of current year, you will show in the same age division for the entire point year.
    • Pee-Wee (5 & Under)
    • Junior (6 - 8 years of age)
    • Intermediate (9 - 13 years of age)
    • Senior (14 - 18 years of age)
  • Points will be given in each age division.
  • These points will be kept separately from the goat points.
  • Year-end showmanship awards will be based on these points.
  • Judge will place top 5 showmen in each division.
  • Points will be kept as followed:
    • 1st = 12 Points
    • 2nd = 10 Points
    • 3rd = 8 Points
    • 4th = 6 Points
    • 5th = 4 Points
    • all other participants will receive 2 Points
    • Only top 5 shows will be counted for year end points.
    • Year-end awards will be given to the top 15 showman in each division.

    All youth members and their families are expected to conduct themselves with a good sportsmanlike attitude and conduct. Failure to do this will result in forfeiture of all points. These shows are for the youth to learn more about the goat industry and mainly to have fun.