Watermelon Classic Entry Packet

General Information
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WATERMELON CLASSIC MARKET JUNIOR SHOW
BEAUREGARD PARISH FAIRGROUNDS
506 WEST DRIVE DERIDDER, LA
Beauregardjuniorlivestock@gmail.com
337-375-4887

Friday, June 24, 2022

5:00-6:00 pm Weigh in Market Hogs
6:00 pm Swine scales Close
7:00 pm Market Swine Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
followed by Market Swine

Saturday, June 25, 2022

6:30 – 8:00 am Market Sheep & Market Goat Check in / Weigh-In
8:00 am Market Sheep Books and Scales Close
9:00 am Market Sheep Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
followed by Market Sheep
followed by Market Goat Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
followed by Market Goat
9:30 am Market Goat Books and Scales Close

Entry Fees
• $16 per animal for Classes Early Bird Discount (postmarked by June 17)
• $26 per animal for classes (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• $6 per exhibitor for showmanship Early Bird Discount (postmarked by June 17)
• $10 per exhibitor for showmanship (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• All entries, except day of show, must be completed online

❖ Market exhibitors are encouraged to pre-enter due to pen space.
❖ Pens will be held for pre-entered market animals only
❖ Pens will be assigned in the order they are received
❖ NO tack in pens
❖ Health Papers are required and will be checked upon check in
❖ Class numbers depend on number of entries
❖ Market Show is a LJSC sanctioned show
❖ Market Show will follow LJSC Rules
❖ Market animals will receive La Bred points for LJSC
❖ Breeding animals (including commercial) are NOT eligible to show as Market and Market animals are NOT eligible to show as Breeding (including commercial). Breeding animals and use of breeding animals in showmanship WILL NOT count in the LJSC Points system
❖ Due to limited pens, Breeding goats cannot arrive until 11:00 am June 25th
❖ Judges and Show Management decisions are final
❖ No refunds after June 17, unless show is cancelled
❖ Open to exhibitors age 0-19
❖ No power outlets outside of the barn, Generators are required for power
❖ No generators allowed under the barn or next to the barn
❖ Code of Conduct and Covid Release forms must completed online
YesNo

Additional Market Exhibitors

Use only if numbers of Exhibitors exceeds 3
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Tag Number, If La Bred and La Bred Tag Number (add additional lines for each species)(One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #4 Exhibitor Jane Doe, Junior, Tag number 004, Yes, La Bred tag number 004
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Tag Number, If La Bred and La Bred Tag Number (add additional lines for each species)(One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #5 Exhibitor Jane Doe, Junior, Tag number 004, Yes, La Bred tag number 004
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Tag Number, If La Bred and La Bred Tag Number (add additional lines for each species)(One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #6 Exhibitor Jane Doe, Junior, Tag number 004, Yes, La Bred tag number 004

WATERMELON CLASSIC BREEDING SWINE,
SHEEP AND GOAT OPEN JUNIOR SHOW
BEAUREGARD PARISH FAIRGROUNDS
506 WEST DRIVE DERIDDER, LA
Beauregardjuniorlivestock@gmail.com
337-375-4887

Friday, June 24, 2022

Follow Market Breeding Swine Showmanship
Breeding Swine

Saturday, June 25, 2022

11:00 am Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goat Check in/Weigh in*
12: 00 pm Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goat Books and Scales Close
1:00 pm or 1 Hour AFTER Conclusion of Market Goat Show (if market show
extends past 1 pm)
Breeding Sheep Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
Breeding Sheep
Breeding Meat Goat Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
Breeding Meat Goat
Breeding Dairy Goat Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
Breeding Dairy Goat

Entry Fees
• $16 per animal for Classes Early Bird Discount (entered online by June 17 at midnight)
• $26 per animal for classes (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• $6 per exhibitor for showmanship Early Bird Discount (entered online by June 17 at midnight)
• $10 per exhibitor for showmanship (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• $1 for peewee showmanship
• All entries, except day of show, must be done online

❖ NO tack in pens
❖ Pens will be assigned at check-in
❖ Health Papers are required and will be checked upon check in
❖ Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats cannot check in or be in the barn until 11:00 am
❖ While show is going on, no trailers are allowed inside the gates for loading/unloading, gates will be locked. Animals must be walked in using the entry by the wash rack. Breeding Sheep and Goats may be left in trailers or in pens off trailers (exhibitor provided).
❖ There are few shaded areas, provide accordingly
❖ No power outlets, Generators are required for power
❖ NO Generators allowed under the barn or next to the barn
❖ Use separate form for breeding and market
❖ Use separate form for each species
❖ Judges and Show Management decisions are final
❖ No refunds after June 17, unless show is cancelled.
❖ Open to exhibitors age 0-19. Exhibitors are eligible to participate through the calendar year that they graduate high school
❖ Exhibitors must show the animals entered in the show

Breeding Swine
❖ Breeding classes will be AOB unless 5 or more of a breed are entered or the breed is sponsored
❖ Breeding (including commercial) swine are NOT eligible to show as Market and Market swine are NOT eligible to show as Breeding (including commercial)
❖ Registered Gilts are NOT eligible to show in Commercial classes
❖ Registration papers must be presented day of show, Papers pending will be accepted
❖ Commercial Gilts will show by weight
❖ Breeding animals and use of breeding animals in showmanship WILL NOT count in the LJSC Points system.
❖ Gilts only, NO Boars

Breed sponsorship is available. $200.00 per breed

Breeding Swine classes:
Gilts farrowed May 1, 2022 and after
Gilts farrowed April 1 to April 30, 2022
Gilts farrowed March 1 to March 31, 2022
Gilts farrowed Feb 1 to Feb 28, 2022
Gilts farrowed Jan 1 to Jan 31, 2022
Gilts farrowed Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2021

Breeding Sheep
❖ Breeding classes will be AOB unless 5 or more of a breed are entered or the breed is sponsored
❖ Breeding (including commercial) sheep are NOT eligible to show as Market and Market sheep are NOT eligible to show as Breeding (including commercial)
❖ Registered Ewes are NOT eligible to show in Commercial classes
❖ Registration papers must be presented day of show, Papers pending will be accepted with proper documentation
❖ Breeding animals and use of breeding animals in showmanship WILL NOT count in the LJSC Points system.
❖ Due to limited pen space, Breeding sheep cannot arrive until 11:00 am, June 25

Breed sponsorship is available. $200.00 per breed

Breeding Sheep Classes
May 1, 2022 and after Ewes & Rams
March 1 to April 30, 2022 Ewes & Rams
Jan. 1 to Feb 29, 2022 Ewes & Rams
Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021 Ewes & Rams
July 1 to Oct 31, 2021 Ewes & Rams
March 1 to June 30, 2021 Ewes & Rams
Nov. 1, 2020 to Feb 29, 2021 Ewes & Rams
July 1 to Oct 31, 2020 Ewes ONLY
March 1 to June 30, 2020 Ewes ONLY
Jan 1, 2019 to Feb 29, 2020 Ewes ONLY
Born prior to Jan 1, 2019 Ewes ONLY

Commercial Ewes
Lambs – Must have all their baby teeth (No evidence of permanent teeth)
Yearling – Must have evidence of eruption of one or both of first pair of incisors (No evidence of more than 2 permanent teeth)
Aged Ewes – Must have evidence of eruption of more than 2 permanent teeth

Breeding Goats
❖ Breeding (including commercial) goats are NOT eligible to show as Market and Market goats are NOT eligible to show as Breeding (including commercial)
❖ Goats will be classified Meat or Dairy
❖ Dairy Showmanship will be separate
❖ Registered Goats are NOT eligible to show in Commercial classes
❖ Registration papers must be presented day of show, Papers pending will be accepted with proper documentation
❖ Breeding animals and use of breeding animals in showmanship WILL NOT count in the LJSC Points system.
❖ Breeding classes will be AOB unless 5 or more of a specific breed are entered or that breed is
sponsored
❖ Bucks must be registered, no commercial bucks
❖ Commercial Does will be weighted and mouthed to determine age/class
❖ Will have a Companion Wether Class
❖ Due to limited pen space, Breeding goats cannot arrive until 11:00 am, June 25

Breed sponsorship is available. $200.00 per breed

Breeding Goat Classes
Buck Classes
May 1, 2022 and after
March 1 to April 30, 2022
Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2022
Nov. 1, to Dec. 31, 2021
July 1 to Oct 31, 2021
March 1 to June 30, 2021
Nov. 1, 2020 to Feb 29, 2021

Doe Classes
May 1, 2022 and after
March 1 to April 30, 2022
Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2022
Nov. 1, to Dec. 31, 2021
July 1 to Oct 31, 2021
March 1 to June 30, 2021
Nov. 1, 2020 to Feb 29, 2021
July 1 to Oct 31, 2020
March 1 to June 30, 2020
March 1, 2019 to Feb 29, 2020
Born prior to March 1, 2019

Commercial Doe
Doeling - Must have all their baby teeth (No evidence of permanent teeth). Doelings will be weighed.
Yearling Doe – Must have evidence of eruption of one or both of first pair of incisors (No evidence of more than 2 permanent teeth)
Aged Doe – Must have evidence of 2 permanent teeth and no more than 6 permanent teeth
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Additional Breeding Swine, Sheep and Goat Exhibitors

Use only if numbers of Exhibitors exceeds 3
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #4 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Goat, Full Blood Doe, class 4
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #5 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Goat, Full Blood Doe, class 4
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Species, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #6 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Goat, Full Blood Doe, class 4

WATERMELON CLASSIC OPEN JUNIOR DAIRY/BEEF SHOW
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2022
BEAUREGARD PARISH FAIRGROUNDS
506 WEST DRIVE DERIDDER, LA

Sunday, June 26, 2022

7:00 - 9:00 am Dairy/Beef Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Dairy/Beef Weigh In
9:00 am All Dairy/Beef animals must be checked in/Scales close
10:00 am Dairy Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
Dairy Show
Mini Showmanship
Mini Show
Beef Showmanship (oldest to youngest)
Steers
Commercial Heifers
Brahman Influence
Non-Brahman Influence

Cattle can unload before 4:00 pm or after the conclusion of the pig show on Friday night. NO CATTLE CAN BE UNLOADED DURING THE PIG SHOW. On Saturday, Cattle trailers can enter the gates and be unloaded before 7:00 am OR after the conclusion of the breeding goat show. Once the sheep shows start, Cattle can be
walked in and use the back entrance through the wash racks to get the ties. Tack can be unloaded after the conclusion of the goat show. This will keep from interrupting the other shows. Dairy/Beef Cattle do not have to arrive until Sunday, June 26th.

Entry Fees
• $25 per animal for Classes Early Bird Discount (entered online by June 17 at midnight)
• $50 per animal for classes (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• $10 per exhibitor for showmanship Early Bird Discount (entered online by June 17 at midnight)
• $20 per exhibitor for showmanship (After June 17 or Day of Show)
• $5 per peewee showmanship
• All entries, except day of show, must be completed online

❖ Breed sponsorship is available. $250.00 per breed

❖ Health Papers are required and will be checked upon check in
❖ Buckles for Overall Dairy Female, Overall Brahman Influence and Non-Brahman Influence Bull and Heifer, and
Overall Miniature Bull and Heifer
❖ No Power outlets outside of barn, Generators are required for power
❖ NO Generators allowed under the barn or next to the barn
❖ No trim chutes in ties or walkways
❖ There are a few shaded areas, provide own shade
❖ We will have a miniature division
❖ We will have a Pee-Wee class for showmanship
❖ Judges and Show Management decisions are final
❖ Follow LSU Rules unless otherwise stated
❖ No refunds after June 18, unless show is cancelled
❖ Exhibitors must show the animals entered in the show
❖ Open to exhibitors ages 0-19. Exhibitors are eligible to participate through the calendar year that they graduate high school
❖ For Showmanship, no switching animals for the champion drive. Must uses the same animals in class and champion drive

Beef and Miniature
Classes will be as follows:
May 1, 2022 and after
March 1 to April 30, 2022
January 1 to February 28, 2022
November 1 to December 31, 2021
September 1 to October 31, 2021
July 1 to August 31, 2021
May 1 to June 30, 2021
March 1 to April 30, 2021
January 1 to February 28, 2021
November 1 to December 31, 2020
September 1 to October 31, 2020
July 1 to August 31, 2020
May 1 to June 30, 2020
March 1 to April 30, 2020
January 1 to February 28, 2020
*Sept. 1 to December 31, 2019
(Heifers Only)
*Calved prior to Sept. 1, 2018
(Miniature Cattle Only)

❖ Commercial Heifers and Steers will be split Brahman influence and Non-Brahman Influence and show by weight. Weight Classes will depend on the number of entries
❖ Commercial Heifers and Steers will be exhibitor classified and will be verified by show officials at the scales
❖ Commercial Heifers: NO SHEENS OR HAIR ADDITIVES ALLOWED. Soap and Water ONLY
❖ Steers can be shown with or without hair
❖ Breeding classes will be Brahman and Non-Brahman unless 5 or more of a breed or the breed is sponsored.
❖ Miniature Cattle will be Brahman or Non-Brahman unless 5 or more of a breed or the breed is sponsored
❖ Registered Heifers are NOT eligible to show in Commercial classes
❖ Registration papers must be uploaded or presented at show, Papers pending will be accepted
❖ All bulls MUST have nose ring
❖ Show Management and Judges decisions are final
❖ Follow LSU Rules unless otherwise stated

Dairy
March 1 to May 31, 2022
December 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022
September 1 to November 30, 2021
June 1 to August 31, 2021
March 1 to May 31, 2021
December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021
September 1 to November 30, 2020
Two-Year-Old (September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020)
Three-Year-Old (September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019)
Four-Year-Old (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018)
Aged Cow
Dry Cow

❖ Classes will be AOB unless 5 or more of a breed or the breed is sponsored
❖ All registered dairy animals older than 6 months of age must be dehorned or be naturally polled. Horn scurs are allowed
❖ Any dairy animals in a class younger than the senior 2-year old cow class that have calved will automatically be moved to the senior 2-year old cow class
❖ Commercial Dairy Heifers that have not calved will be weighed. Classes will be determined by the range of weights of heifers
❖ Commercial Dairy Cows will show together
❖ Follow LSU Rules unless otherwise stated
YesNo

Additional Breeding Dairy Exhibitors

Use only if numbers of Exhibitors exceeds 3
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #4 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Brown Swiss Class 2
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #5 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Brown Swiss Class 2
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #6 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Brown Swiss Class 2

Additional Beef/Miniature Exhibitors

Use only if numbers of Exhibitors exceeds 3
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #4 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Gray Brahman Heifer Class 2
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #5 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Gray Brahman Heifer Class 2
Additional Exhibitor, Date of Birth, Age as of Jan 1, 2022, Exhibitor Showmanship Class, Breed, Sex, Class Number (add additional lines for each species) (One field per Exhibitor)
Example : #6 Exhibitor Jane Doe 03/16/2010, 11, Junior, Goat, Full Blood Doe, class 4

2022 Watermelon Classic Livestock Show

By submitting entries into the Watermelon Classic Livestock Show on June 24-26, 2022 at the Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds in DeRidder, La, the exhibitor and/or parent/guardian agree that themselves, their families, and guests do willing release any and all current and future claims against the Watermelon Classic Livestock Show, Beauregard Junior Livestock Association (known as BJLA), Beauregard Junior Livestock Association Show Committee/Board, Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds, Beauregard Parish Fair Board and Employees, Beauregard Parish Chamber of Commerce, City of DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, and Louisiana Junior Show Circuit (known as LJSC).

Participants, parents/guardians, and their guest fully understand that transportation to and from the premises and/or entry onto the grounds, may result in exposure to other animals and/or diseases, including but not limited to, Covid-19. They will not hold any of the aforementioned persons, organizations, or anyone connected with the LJSC, BJLA, and/or Watermelon Classic Livestock Show liable for any claims for injuries and/or illness to humans or animals.

Beauregard Parish Chamber of Commerce, Watermelon Classic Livestock Show, BJLA, and LJSC are making efforts to ensure safety of attendees but cannot guarantee the health of any participate, judge, volunteer, or spectator. Entry into the show and show grounds is at your own risk and by submitting entry you agree to hold harmless to any of the aforementioned person or organizations.

Current Guidelines at the time of the show for the State of Louisiana and Beauregard Parish will be followed Social distancing should be practiced at all times.

Attendance is discouraged if you have any of the following:
• Tested positive for Covid-19
• Have a comprised immune system
• Have ANY symptoms of Covid-19
• Have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19
• Have been out of the United States within the past 14 days

The undersigned does hereby understand and agree the above mentioned or any person associated with the show will not be held responsible for accidents, injury, loss of items, etc. in anyway, and that I am attending at my own risk. I agree to follow all rules and code of ethics.

I understand myself, the exhibitor, and animal photos may be used by the Louisiana Junior Show circuit, Beauregard Junior Livestock, or The Watermelon Festival.
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Policies for Exhibitor Conduct

1. Obey all rules established by Watermelon Classic and all local, state, and federal laws.

2. Respect all persons, facilities and vehicles. I will be responsible for any damage caused resulting from my behavior.

3. Conduct myself in a courteous manner and be respectful of the authority of adults, volunteers, and others in leadership roles. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, species representatives or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is PROHIBITED. No threatening remarks, either written or verbal, may be expressed at any time. This is to include, but not limited to,social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

4. Exhibitors shall use respectful language. No foul or abusive language or gestures will be tolerated.

5. Possession of any unauthorized weapon or any drugs/paraphernalia is not allowed at or during Watermelon Classic Functions.

6. Possession of alcohol or drinking of alcoholic beverages during Watermelon Classic Functions, and/or being under the influence by any underage exhibitor (minor) during Watermelon Classic Functions, is prohibited.

7. No Smoking or Vaping in the barn. Violators will be escorted out of the barn.

8. Use of fireworks or sparklers is prohibited during Watermelon Classic Functions.

9. Any exhibitor, whose conduct jeopardizes the health and safety of another exhibitor, animal, or the public, will be immediately expelled from further participation in any and all Watermelon Functions. The exhibitor will be removed from the grounds immediately and lose the opportunity to show his or her animal(s) through Watermelon Classic. Health or Safety issues include, but are not limited to, the actions involving weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, or fireworks, as mentioned above, and not caring for, i.e. feeding and watering, the exhibitor’s animal project.

10. Violations of the Code of Conduct will result in immediate removal from the premises, disqualification of exhibitor, and disqualification for future Watermelon Classic events.

11. Realizing these guidelines are not all inclusive, Watermelon Classic reserves the right to adjust these policies.
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General Information

SHAVINGS

PENS

Market Exhibitor #1

Market Swine

Market Sheep

Market Goats

Market Exhibitor #2

Market Swine

Market Sheep

Market Goat

Market Exhibitor #3

Market Swine

Market Sheep

Market Goat

Additional Market Exhibitors

Breeding Swine, Goat, and Sheep Exhibitor #1

Breeding Swine, Goat, and Sheep Exhibitor #2

Breeding Swine, Goat, and Sheep Exhibitor #3

Additional Breeding Swine, Sheep and Goat Exhibitors

Breeding Dairy and Beef Exhibitor #1

Breeding Dairy and Beef Exhibitor #2

Breeding Dairy and Beef Exhibitor #3

Additional Breeding Dairy Exhibitors

Additional Beef/Miniature Exhibitors