PRIZE SCHEDULE

Entry Fee per class: $2.00

Prizes : 1 st place ribbon; Second place ribbon; Third place ribbon

REGULATIONS

               Full Show Rules can be found on the Miniature Goat Breeders Association Website                 http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au 

1. Age of goats will be as shown adjacent to each class in the Show Schedule
2. All goats must be owned by the exhibitor as recorded on registration certificate
3. Classes are open to AMGR registered Australian Miniature Goats, exhibitors to be current financial members of MGBAA Inc.
4. Bucks/Wethers over 24mths up to 60cm. Does over 24mths up to 57cm. Juniors under 12mths up to 53.3cm. Animals will be measured in prior to the commencement of judging.
5. All goats must be on grounds by 9.00am for height verification on day of the Show
6. All goats must be NLIS tagged and the tag be read prior to the Show
7. All animals to be accompanied by a fully completed waybill
8. All animals must be in a healthy condition, free of ticks, lice and visible signs of diseases or health problems. It is desirable that goats have been vaccinated.
9. Animals should be good breed examples and must not have horns
10. Bucks over 12 months are to be in the control of an adult handler and must be tethered in pen when not in control of an adult handler.
11. Handlers will be neatly attired. Appropriate footwear must be worn. It is not permissible to wear any article of clothing or item which may identify the owner or breeder of the animal in the show ring.
12. Handlers of stock must exercise control over the animals in their care at all times. A handler whose animal becomes uncontrollable in the ring may be ordered by the Steward to remove the animal
13. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to follow the Stewards directions while in or around the ring and be ready on time. Ribbons/awards once placed will not be removed to re-judge class(es). The Judge must sign off on results sheet at the end of judging.
14. The Chief Steward/Show Organiser reserves the right to make alterations to classes prior to the catalogue being printed. Incorrect entries will be transferred into the correct class. Large classes will not be split and judged as two smaller classes (affecting overall points). The Chief Steward may make entry alterations where necessary.
15. All exhibitors and spectators are required to conduct themselves in an exemplary manor at all times  and extend courtesy to judges, show officials, fellow exhibitors and spectators attending the show. Any person being abusive or exhibiting disruptive or threatening behaviour will be warned by the Steward to cease said behaviour. Failure to comply will entitle the Steward to exclude and disqualify that person and entry. Serious offenders will be excused from the ring and will be prevented from competing in further classes. All entry fees and other such costs will be forfeited and offenders may be banned from future shows.
16. All problems/disputes must be quietly discussed with Chief Steward away from the ring and away from the Judge, without disrupting class(es). The Chief Steward may hold a class if the Chief Steward feels it is necessary and if the problem relates directly to the class in progress and the Chief Steward thinks they can rectify it without disrupting the class. The Chief Steward may call any person(s) to assist with resolving the problem and the decision made by the Chief Steward at that time, will be final. All disputes/problems must be documented. Un-resolved disputes are to be submitted in writing, signed and posted to the MGBAA Secretary within 7 days of the show.
17. The MGBAA Inc. recognises the position, rulings and directives of the Royal Agricultural Society in all matters relating to Society Shows and will follow their guidelines in situations where no rule has been provided for in these rules.
18. MGBAA Inc/AMGR Breed Standards, Heights and Regulations will govern breed related issues IN ALL CASES.
19. All mains voltage electrical equipment must display a current Test and Tag.
20. There will be no refund of entry fees after closing date for the Show.
21. Photos and results of classes / animals will be published as the Show Society / MGBAA/AMGR require.
22. MGBAA/AMGR Show Rules apply.

The Greenbank A&L Show Society will not under any circumstances hold itself liable for any accident, loss, damage or non- delivery of livestock or other exhibits at the Society’s Show, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this Society blameless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising through any accident, loss, non-delivery or damage whatsoever.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

DUE TO CURRENT CHANGES TO PUBLIC LIABILITY THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE SHOW SOCIETY’S RULES AND REGULATIONS. PLEASE NOT WHEN YOU SIGN OFF ON YOUR ENTRY FORM YOU WILL BE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING INCLUSIONS:

• AGREE TO COMPETE/EXHIBIT AT THE 2011 SHOW AT MY OWN RISK
• AGREE NOT TO MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE SHOW SOCIETY FOR ANY INJURY OR LOSS SUSTAINED AT THE 2011 SHOW
• AGREE TO COMPETE/EXHIBIT AT MY OWN RISK AND TO INDEMNIFY AND KEEP INDEMNIFIED THE SHOW SOCIETY, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ORGANISATION OR PERSON INVOLVED IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY SHOW AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR DEMANDS WHICH MAY BE BROUGHT IN RESPECT OF ANY INJURY OR OTHER LOSS SUSTAINED BY ME IN THE COURSE OF COMPETING/EXHIBITING AT THE SHOW AND AGREE TO EXONERATE THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE SHOW SOCIETY TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ORGANISATION OR PERSON INVOLVED IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY AGRICULTURAL SHOW FROM ALL LOSS OR INJURY TO ME WHETHER OR NOT DUE TO ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED ON MY BEHALF AND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING MY OWN PUBLIC LIABILITY AND ALL OTHER INSURANCES .

In interpreting the above regulations, any decision made by the Show Committee is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Judging commences at 1.00pm

Entries Close 5.00pm Thursday 3rd  March

Entry Fee per class: $2.00

Prize Money: 1 st place ribbon; Second place ribbon; Third place ribbon

Greenbank Showground PIC No. – QABD2093

NOTE: Entry to the Show Ground for Competitors is via Leanne Court - ONLY. This is the street south of the Show Grounds off Teviot Road and is a competitor's gate only. Vehicles will NOT be permitted to drive through the Show Grounds when the public are present and there will be no exceptions to this rule. This is to keep vehicle movements away from the general public.

GROUND ADMISSION FEES:

$  7.00 for a driver and vehicle carrying competition goats.
$10.00 for a driver and support vehicle (i.e. carrying other support gear, hay, tents etc.)

                     Additional passengers must pay normal show entry fees:

Adults :                                                      $  7.00 each
Aged, Veteran or Disabled Pensioners: $  3.00 each
Children under 16 years                          $  3.00 each
                   (school age to 15 years with an accompanying adult)
Family Pass:                                            $ 20.00
                  (for 6 people with a maximum of 2 adults e.g. 2 adults,
                   2 seniors and 2 children or 2 adults, 4 children etc)

No vehicle carrying goods for sale may enter the grounds without a trade
site permit. Refer to website for details.

Dogs must be kept in a closed float, a vehicle or on a short leash and must be suitably muzzled as to prevent it being able to injure or bite any person or other animal.