The Dairy Farm, Great Packington, Meriden, CV7 7JW

WARWICKSHIRE FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

The Dairy Farm, Great Packington, Meriden, CV7 7JW

by kind permission of the Beaty family

COMPETITION ENTRY FORMS

Completed Entries to be in the county office by:

21st April 2017

Entry requirements for each age group

JUNIOR: Competitors to have been 16 or under on 1st September 2015

INTERMEDIATE: Competitors to have 21 or under on 1st September 2015

SENIOR: Competitors to have been 26 or under on 1st September2015

WARWICKSHIRE YOUNG FARMERS

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL COMPETITIONS

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AS ALL POINTS WILL BE ADHERED TO

Competitors must be fully paid up members of a club and hold a valid membership card. Members’ details must be held in the County Office before a member can compete in any competition. Competitors must be genuine members who regularly attend Club meetings and must not have simply paid subscription solely to enter a competition.

Competitors must be of the correct age at the time of the County Competition. Seniors 26 or under, Intermediates 21 or under, Juniors 16 or under as at 1st September in the year of the County final.

A member who is a paid up member of more than one club can represent only ONE CLUB in any YFC clubs year. A member who resigns from one club and joins another may compete for the club of which he/she is a member.

Where there are Senior, Intermediate and Junior classes in the same kind of competition, any one member may compete only once and may not compete in more than one class.

The time indicated is always the time at which the competition will start. All competitors are expected to report to the Stewards 15 minutes before this time. Members should read the Rules and be appropriately dressed, bringing with them any equipment required by the Rules and their membership card.

Members who arrive late can compete only at the discretion of the Stewards and provided the competition is not delayed. Marks may be deducted if a competitor is late reporting.

Competitors will be able to inspect the mark sheets at the end of each competition and, if possible the judges will explain the results and give constructive comments. Protests must be made to the Steward or Chief Steward before the results are announced.

The closing date for entries is shown in the list of competitions and on the entry form. No late entries can be accepted without good cause and subject to Committee approval. If in doubt always send a provisional entry, if necessary phone or fax.

A member may not compete in a competition if the ‘official’ entry form has not been received by the closing date.

Clubs withdrawing their entries to competitions must give at least 24 hours notice or the last working day (Friday up to 12noon). Failure to comply will result in a fine of £50.00, which must be paid before the Club enters any further competitions.

Substitutes are allowed for good reason and a substitute simply informs the competition Steward on arrival and shows their valid membership card. No other action is necessary.

Unless otherwise stated, each Club may enter ONE MEMBER or in a team event ONE TEAM in a competition. Unless the rules indicate BOYS or GIRLS, all events are equally for both boys and girls.

Composite teams, made up of members from a maximum of three Clubs within the County, can be entered in any competitions where the rules allow as determined by the County Activities Committee. Points will be awarded in the same ratio as the team make up.

In sports and some events an entry fee may be required to cover costs. A book of entry forms for all competitors will be sent to each YFC Club Secretary and indicates the last day of entry. Once entered, the fee payable, even if the member or team fails to compete for any reason is to be paid by the club.

Members take part at their own expense. In certain events, held outside the County, a contribution to expenses may be payable. Members must make certain about this in advance and should not rely on receiving financial assistance. If in doubt ask.

The Committee reserves the right to vary the Rules, change dates of competitions, cancel or amalgamate classes, without notice.

The decision of Judges and Stewards are binding on all competitions

THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE COUNTY RALLY AGM.

Withdrawing from Rally Competitions

The final date and time for withdrawing from rally competitions is 12noon on Thursday 12thMay, all withdrawals are to be made in writing to the county office via e-mail

No verbal withdrawals will be accepted

Please do not cut up the entry forms, return them to the county office as complete pages

Clubs are to look carefully at the timetable and ensure the members they enter can make all the comps as timetables will not be extended

2 members from each club should be assigned to help with both set up and take down. Clubs will be disqualified from the event for non attendance.

Ensure that, where known, you include the membership number for competitors

(If you have someone recently joined and waiting for a number to be allocated this will be added when returned to office and you will be notified of their number)

If you do not have anyone competing in certain competitions then leave the entry blank

HOUSECRAFTS 40%

Class 1

Intermediate Design - Rally 2018 Programme Cover

Size A5, Must be black and white

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 2

Senior Design – Handbook Cover 2018

Size A5, Must be in colour

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 3

County Woodwork–Correlating Bookends (must be two) – no theme

Maximum size of 1 meter cubed ( 1m x 1m x 1m)

Mark scheme

Design / 20%
Creativity to the theme / 20%
Materials / 20%
Joints / 20%
Finish / 20%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 4

County Metalwork–Theme - Around the World

Specifications
Competitors will be required to produce a weathervane to be made out of re-cycled metal, suitable for purpose, to the theme

Any metal materials can be used.
The maximum size of the weathervane including the base and mountings must not exceed 1m x 1m x 1m and a total weight of 15kg.
Must NOT be painted.

Mark Scheme
Creativity / 30%
Skill / 30%
Joints / 20%
Overall Finish / 20%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 5

Conserve Making – Mango Chutney

To be made beforehand and be presented on the day. 4 Photos are to be displayed showing the competitor making the conserve. Must be in a clear jar

Method:

Must be in a clear jar.
Label to include ingredients and date of making.
To be accompanied by a display board with a copy of the recipe and the 4 photos.

Mark scheme

Taste / 50%
Texture / 25%
Photo board/method and presentation / 25%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 6

Promotional Club Video – A video depicting a year in the life of a Warwickshire Young Farmers Club. To be displayed at the 80th Anniversary Ball.

To be no more than 5 minutes long.
Sound is optional.
Must be suitable for all ages.
To be submitted to County Office by Friday 12th May 2017.

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 7

Photography – Theme –Around the World

4 photographs

Size 7”x 5”

Photos must be displayed on a presentation board - A2 size.

Mark Scheme

Photography / 70%
Display Board / 20%
Link to Theme / 10%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 8

Painted Canvas

A boxed Canvas to be painted on the theme Around the World

Any Painting medium or mixed Media to be used

Must be suitable for a family audience

Maximum Size 65cm by 65cm

Mark Scheme

Technique / 30
Composition / 15
Colour Palette Used / 15
Overall Appearance / 40
Total per exhibit / 100

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 9

NFYFC Junior Floral Art

Subject Title: “Around the World in 80 Days.” An exhibit to depict a place visited by Phileas Fogg in the classic adventure novel “Around the World in 80 Days” written by Jules Verne.

The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories.
Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations.

See NFYFC Rules

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 10

NFYFC Intermediate Floral Art

Subject:Exhibit Title – “Your Passport to Adventure, What will your Discovery Be?” An Exhibit to depict your dream YFC Travel Trip from the 2017 Travel Programme.

Country must be stated. To view the 2017 YFC travel programme visit a country from homestays, working scholarships or team travel. Information for the 2017 programme will be available on the website from September 2016.
The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories.
Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations.

See NFYFC Rules

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 11

NFYFC Senior Floral Art

Subject:ExhibitTitle: “A World Famous Celebration” An Exhibit to depict a national celebration/festival from your chosen country anywhere in the world. Country Celebration/Festival must be stated.

The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories.
Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations.

See NFYFC Rules

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class12

Paper Mache– Theme –Around the World

Must be painted in accordance with the theme

Size: Maximum1m x 1m x 1m

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 13

Club Portrait – Portrait – of Club Chairman (picture to be provided by chairman)

To be done before the day – A3 size paper. Must be greyscale, no colourand a still life

Must be brought on the day along with original picture of your chairman.

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 14

Under 18 – Needle work –Hanging Bunting. Theme – Warwickshire YFC 80th Anniversary

Materials: no restrictions but must include needlework

Must be at least 2 metres in length.

Mark scheme

Impact value / 15%
Design / 40%
Complexity / 10%
Workmanship / 20%
Finishing / 15%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 18 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 15

Over 18 - Needlework – A Gentleman’s Waistcoat. Theme – Warwickshire YFC 80th Anniversary.

To be modelled on the day.
Display board to be provided – to include cost of material and material used.

Mark Scheme

Impact value / 15%
Design / 40%
Complexity / 10%
Workmanship / 20%
Finishing / 15%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 18 years of age or over on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 16

Design – Fascinator – Open – Theme – A Day at the Races

Competitor must design a fascinator to depict “ A Day at the Races”
Fascinator must be on a headband.

Mark Scheme

Impact value / 15%
Design / 40%
Complexity / 10%
Workmanship / 20%
Finishing / 15%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 17

Picnic Hamper –Around the World.

Must include:

Onion Bargee x3
Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)x3
Cornish Pasty x 1
Jam Doughnut x 3
French Baguette x1

All items including additional exhibit decorations are to be hand made and a recipe book for the food items is to be included within the display

Mark scheme

Compulsory elements – taste and appearance / 60%
Optional extras – variety and quality / 10%
Overall presentation / 30%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and full members of the club.

Class 18

Club Scrapbook – compulsory competition

Must be A3 size – must be in the county office by Wednesday12noon11th May 2017

Mark scheme

Appearance / 20%
Club effort / 20%
Content / 50%
Effectiveness as an advert / 10%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and full members of the club.

Class 19

RALLY DAY ADVERTISING DISPLAYS - COMPULSORY COMPETITION

To be in keeping with the theme Around The World
One photo of your advertising display in situ to be sent to County office by 5pm on Sunday 7th May. 20% will be deducted if the photo is not received by this time and date. Roadside displays to be minimum size of 8’ x 4’
The signs must be erected at least two weeks prior to the rally to allow for judging and the county office must know immediately where the sign is displayed.
The sign is not to be place on grass verges or any part of the public highway, it must be in a private field or similar.
Due to WCC by-laws the sign is to be removed the day after the Rally

Mark scheme

Location / 10%
Design / 40%
Information / 10%
construction / 40%

The rally venue is to be mentioned in the display, but NOT the disco at night

Site where sign is displayed:

Class 20

NFYFC Cake Decorating - IntermediateCompetition

1.1.Competitors will have one and a half (1.5) hours on the day of the competition to decorate a cake or cake dummy to the theme “Around the World” within the maximum size dimensions of 15 inches (38cm) x 15 inches, the depth of cake/cake dummy is unlimited and tiers may be used but must remain within the maximum size dimensions.

1.2.Competitors must cover the whole cake/cake dummy in suitable icing, decorate the sides of the cake/cake dummy and should also include feature decoration(s) using some or all of the following ingredients ONLY:

Fondant Icing
Frosted Icing
Food Colouring
Royal Icing
Icing Pens
Marzipan
Glacé Icing
Butter Cream
Modelling Paste
Water will be provided on the day. Competitors must supply all ingredients/equipment/cake/cake dummy.
All edible items (except the cake and marzipan) must be made on the day of the competition and no elements must be made prior to the competition.
For modelling purposes the competitor may include internal structure. This may be pre made prior to the event if required but should not be on view in the finished display
Competitors should wear a white coat or equivalent
Accessories must not be used

Mark scheme

Feature Decoration40

Covering of the cake dummy including side decoration20

Craftsmanship (E.g.: skill in piping)20

Originality and Creativity10

Suitability of design and relevance to the theme10

Total100

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club.

Class 21

Junior Cookery –Fruit Pie

Recipe to be decided by competitor.
Recipe and method must be presented on a display board. There must be at least 4 photos of the competitor making the pie.
The fruit pie must have a crust on the top.

To be made before the day.

Mark Scheme

Taste / 50%
Texture / 25%
Photo board/method and presentation / 25%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 22

Intermediate Cookery – Vegetable cake

Recipe to be decided by competitor. CANNOT BE CARROT CAKE.

To be made before the day.

Mark Scheme

Design / 25%
Taste / 25%
Texture / 25%
Photo board/method and presentation / 25%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 23

Senior Cookery – Crème Brulee

Recipe to be decided by competitor.
Recipe and method to be presented on a display board. There must be at least 4 photos of the competitor making the cake.

Mark Scheme.

Design / 25%
Taste / 25%
Texture / 25%
Photo board/method and presentation / 25%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 24

Fruit Liqueur – Over 18’s only.

Any fruit and any liqueur can be used.
Must be presented in a clear bottle. A label must be on the bottle stating what fruit liqueur it is.

Presentation / 10%
Taste / 70%
Clarity / 20%

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 18 years of age or over on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

Class 25

First Aid

One team of two members – a certificate needs to be shown

Competitors will be asked to complete a first aid questionnaire as well as assessing and diagnosing the condition of a patient, taking into consideration safety, comfort and treatment.

Competitors Name:______Membership Number______

Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2016 and a full member of the club

AGRICULTURE 45%

Class 26

Nailed it

Will be judged on the number of attempts to hit flush a 6inch nail into wood.

Nail will not be in the wood and touching the nail with hammer will count as a hit