Section 5: Classification of Breeds and Show Order
A. All TBSS entries (show A&B at each TBSS show) will be classified by breed at the discretion of the TBSS Board of Directors by either a single classifier, a 3 person classifying system, or the consensus of the Board (at least 3 Board Member’s agreeing, on site).
B. Any lamb classed out of show A will automatically be classed out of show B.
C. Any lamb classed out of any TBSS show, by TBSS Board consensus, is subject to / will automatically be classed out of the remainder of TBSS shows for that TBSS show season.
D. Entries that have been classed out are eligible to show as follows:
1. Finewool as Whiteface Cross
2. Whiteface Cross as Medium Wool
3. Dorper as Medium Wool
4. Southdown as Medium Wool
5. Natural as Medium Wool
E. Breeds will be shown in the following order:
1. Fine Wool
2. Whiteface Cross
3. Southdown
4. Dorper
5. Natural
6. Medium Wool
F. Showmanship will be shown in the following order:
1. Senior
2. Intermediate
3. Junior
4. Pee Wee
Section 6: Class Weight Breaks and Weigh Back
A. Class weight breaks will be determined and approved by a TBSS Board Members,
keeping the classes as close to the same number per breed per class as possible.
B. All TBSS shows will enforce a Five Pound (5 lb.) Weigh Back in all classes.
C. If an entry “Weighs Out” of a class, the entry is automatically removed from the class and show.
D. Show A will have class weigh backs
E. Weigh backs for Show B will be at the discretion of each The Board of Directors.
F. The TBSS Board of Directors reserves the right to weigh back any lamb at any time
G. A TBSS Board Member will preside over the scales during weigh-back.
Section 7: Points
A. TBSS exhibitors will be able to count all 6 rings toward the end of the year awards. TBSS exhibitors MUST attend 3 shows to be eligible for year end awards (buckles, jackets, etc), but points will be counted on 6 rings.
B. TBSS exhibitors will be awarded points on a maximum of 5 head per show and a maximum of 3 head per breed.
The three highest point values per breed and the 5 highest point values per show will automatically be recorded unless written notification of a desired change is submitted and received in writing or by electronic communication within 10 days of the show where the points were earned.
C. Points will be awarded on an INVERTED POINT SYSTEM.
Total number of entries per class of animals shown will equal number of points awarded to class winner.
“Class Outs” will not count toward total entries used for point system.
“Class Outs” will count in the class the lambs are reassigned.
Weighed Out lamb does not receive points but bumps points for other exhibitors.
Fungus/Ringworms lamb does not receive points but bumps points for other exhibitors.
EX: Fourteen (14) head entered in class. Two (2) head “Class Out”, One (1) head “Fungus/Ringworms”, and One (1) head “Weigh Out”, Twelve (12) head
will be counted for the class:
1st = 12 points
2nd = 11 points
3rd = 10 points
4th = 9 points
5th = 8 points
6th = 7 points
7th = 6 points
8th = 5 points
9th = 4 points
10th = 3 points
Weighed Out and/or Fungus/Ringworms/Disqualified lamb does not receive points but bumps points for other exhibitors.
D. Breed Champions will be awarded 3 additional points and Reserve Breed Champions will be awarded 2 additional points. Breed Champions will receive the same number of points as highest point class winner in the respective breed and Reserve Breed Champions will receive the same number of points as second highest point class winner.
E. Overall Grand Champion will be awarded 4 additional points. Overall Reserve Grand Champion will be awarded 3 additional points.
Third Overall Placing Champion will be awarded 2 additional points.
F. TBSS reserves the exclusive right to correct any and all point’s standings during the TBSS show season.
G. All TBSS points and standings will be made available to all TBSS members
H. Showmanship points will be counted on the top ten placing exhibitors in the same inverted point system.
Example: 20 exhibitors in a showmanship class the top 10 will receive points as follows:
1st place = 10 points
2nd place = 9 points
3rd place = 8 points
4th place = 7 points
5th place = 6 points
6th place = 5 points
7th place = 4 points
8th place = 3 points
9th place = 2 points
10th place = 1 point
However, if there are fewer than 10 exhibitors, 1st place still receives 10 points and on down as if there were 10 exhibitors.
I. In order to compete in the show or showmanship, an exhibitor MUST HAVE at least 1 entry and exhibit/show in the class.
J. Showmanship will be available for both Show A and Show B. Year-end points will be totaled based upon 6 rings.
Section 8: Exhibitor Substitutions
A. All entries must be shown by the exhibitor to which the entry was made except for classes in which the exhibitor has more than one entry in the class. The named exhibitor must show the highest placing lamb in any drive Breed or Champion. No exceptions based on injury, illness or absence.
B. Substitute show person must be a member of the TBSS with a signed acknowledgement of the TBSS Rules and Regulations on file with TBSS.
Section 9: Animal Ownership
All animals exhibited at TBSS shows must be owned by the exhibitor or owned by a member of the same household.
Section 10: No Paint Rule
No painting, powdering or artificial color is allowed that can be detected by the show classifiers. All animals not in compliance will be disqualified from the show. No black paint or adhesives.
Section 11: Shearing
Lambs must be shorn slick to the skin above knee and hock joints as well as the complete underline including fore flank, belly and rear flank. All animals not in compliance will be disqualified from the show. No belly wool allowed.
Section 12: Ringworm or Fungus
Any lamb exhibiting ringworm or club lamb fungus will not be allowed to show at any TBSS event.
Determination of live or old fungus will be left up to a discretion of the board. All rulings will be final upon the TBSS board's determination.
Any lambs must not have any fungus, any lamb with fungus will be disqualified from the show.
The number of lambs in the class will stay the same.
The Fungus lamb will not receive any points but the remaining lambs will move up in points.
Section 13: Scratching an Entry
Any entry that is scratched after the deadline for entry will forfeit entry fees.
The number of lambs in the class will stay the same.
The scratched lamb will not receive any points but the remaining lambs will move up in points.
Section 14: Judge Selection
A. Judges will be nominated by the TBSS Board of Directors.
B. A majority vote by the TBSS Board of Directors will determine which judges will be approved
C. A TBSS Board Member will be in charge of arranging logistics for approved judges
Section 15:Showman Assistance
Only one (1) person per animal is permitted in the show arena during the exhibition of showmanship and individual classes, with exceptions made by one of the following:
A. A physical or mental disability that prevents the proper handling of the animal without assistance or,
B. A handler has a physical injury (sprained ankle, broken arm, etc.) that requires assistance.
Any request for an assistant shall be presented to a TBSS Director at the time the entry is submitted or before the beginning of the show. In the event that an assistant is required and approved, the assistant shall provide the least amount of interference as possible for the handler to properly display the animal.
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