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2020 COLORADO STATE FAIR
4-H CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
Section 8
Entry deadline will be Monday two weeks prior to State Fair *(Expect for Shooting Sports Contests).
No late entries will be accepted.
Exception is State Fair Fashion Revue as the deadline will be August 14.
Table of Contents
Cake Decorating Contest…………………… 2 Contest Superintendents
Vanessa Tranel…... Cake Decorating Contest Superintendent
Creative Cooks Contest……………………… 6 Verla Noakes …….... Creative Cooks Contest Superintendent
Julia Hurdlelbrink … . Creative Cooks Contest Superintendent
4-H Public Presentations……………………. 11 …….............................Demonstration Contest Superintendent
………………………….…Interpretive Reading Superintendent
Dog Trials…...….……………………………... 13 ………………. Dog Trials General Superintendent
Showmanship……………………………. 17 Tina Wickizer………………Showmanship Dog Superintendent
Obedience…….…………………………. 20 ……………. Dog Tabulations Super.
Rally………………………………………. 20 Donna Darnell …………………………Dog Rally Super.
Agility……………………………………… 23 Kelsey Darnell…………………………. Rally Team Super.
……………………………Obedience Superintendent
Fashion Revue………………………………… 25 ……………………………Agent Dog Superintendent
………………….……. …..……. Fashion Revue Superintendent
Colorado 4-H Digital Contest ………………… 26 Kim Sterkel………….…………. Fashion Revue Superintendent
Abby Weber………………. Robotics Challenge Superintendent
Robotics Challenge…………………………… 27 Willie Wilkins………Asst. Robotics Challenge Superintendent
Thomas Kindvall……… ……. Rocket Fly Day Superintendent
Engineering Design Challenge………………. 28 ………………Asst. Rocket Fly Day Superintendent
Marlena Griesse………….…………..Cat Show Superintendent
Rocket Fly Day………………………………… 30
Cat Show………………………………………. 30
Section 9
Awards………………………………………… 35
2020 Cake Decorating
Contest The following divisions will be judged in each
unit:
Vanessa Tranel. . . . . . . . . . . .. Superintendent
Vanessa.tranel@colostate.edu Units 1-6 Units 7-9
Junior 8-10 Intermediate 11-13
Call 970-491-7883 for questions about cake Intermediate 11-13 Senior 14-18
decorating contest. Senior 14-18
Contest date: Sunday, August 30 Unit 10-11
SENIORS ONLY
Participant’s Entry Fee: $10 payable to the
county offices with contestant’s registration 4. Judging will be done by units.
materials.
5. Project exhibit rules apply to this contest. All
Registration Deadline: contestants in a unit will work at the same
August 17 time. Judges will circulate to observe
Entry deadline will be Monday two weeks methods used.
prior to State Fair. (However, online
registration completed by August 10 is highly 6. All contestants must bring:
preferable.) • Cake or cake forms for decorating.
• All equipment and materials required to
Place: The contest is held in the 4-H Exhibit decorate a cake.
Building on the State Fairgrounds. • Frosting needed (colored and ready to
use).
Gate Admission: Counties are responsible for
ordering gate passes from the Colorado State 7. The frosting must be applied as part of the
Fair and distributing them to the individuals who contest in Units 1 through 7. Units 9 and 10
will be Cake Decorating contestants. may frost the cake prior to the contest. For
Superintendent will not be sending passes. Unit 8 the contestants will need to cover the
Parking is not available on the fairgrounds. cake with fondant as a part of the contest.
Contestants will be responsible for planning
Lodging: Lodging is available at the Colorado a design that can be completed in the time
State Fair/4-H Camp Tobin dormitories. Meals allowed.
are available at the 4-H dining hall. Both require
advanced reservations. Register for meals and 8. No cell phones are allowed during the
lodging through 4honline. Contact your judging.
Extension office for help with registration.
9. No parents are allowed in the kitchen area
Each county office will issue one check before or during the judging.
payable to Colorado State University/State
Fair for county entry total.
UNIT 1. — EDIBLE---30 MINUTES
Mail by Aug. 10 to:
Sharie Harless Class 410 Jr.
CSU State 4-H Office Class 411 Int.
Campus Delivery 4040 Class 412 Sr.
Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040
A. Frost single-layer 8- or 9- or 10-inch
RULES: round or square or 9" x 13 real cake.
B. Cake may be crumb-frosted before, but
1. This contest will be open to 4-H members 8 base frosting must be applied as part of
to 18 years of age. the contest.
C. Apply design using edible materials (no
2. Members must be enrolled in the project unit tips). One fourth of the top of cake
in which they are participating. should be visible to show smooth base.
D. One fourth of the top of the cake should
3. Counties may enter one contestant in each be visible to show smooth base.
division for a maximum of three contestants E. Fondant may be used for decorations
in each unit. only on the cake. No royal icing can be
used as icing or decorations. No non-
edible material can be used in units 1-6.
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F. Bottom Base Border required. Class 420 Int.
G. Clean up area. Class 421 Sr.
UNIT 2. —SINGLE LAYERED -- 1 HOUR A. One decorated character real cake (an
entire cake which resembles the shape
Class 413 Jr. of a character or object made without
Class 414 Int. cutting, other than a classic square,
Class 415 Sr. round, oblong, heart, hexagon, oval or
petal cake shape). Three-dimensional
A. Frost single-layer 8” or 9” or 10”- inch cakes are acceptable.
round or square or 9” x 13” rectangle B. Cake may be crumb frosted before
real cake for this unit. contest.
B. Cake may be crumb-frosted before, but C. Decorate cake using primarily the star tip
base frosting must be applied as part of or other tips appropriate to the design. No
the contest. non-edible material can be used in Units
C. Decorate the real cake using a leaf tip, 1-6.
star tip and round tip only. (No fondant D. Bottom Base Border is required.
or royal icing may be used as icing or E. Clean up area.
decorations on the cake.) Only required
tip work can be used in Unit 2.
D. One fourth of the top of cake should be UNIT 5. —SMALL TREATS---1 HOUR
visible to show smooth base.
E. Bottom Bass Border is required. Choose one of the following
F. Only edible materials may be used. No categories:
non-edible material can be used in units • Themed Cupcakes or
1-6. • Stacked Cupcakes or
G. No flowers made on a flower nail or • Character Cupcakes
materials other than frosting in
decorations. Class 422 Jr.
H. Clean up area. Class 423 Int.
Class 424 Sr.
UNIT 3. —TWO LAYERED --- 1 HOUR
THEMED CUPCAKES
Class 416 Jr. A. Decorate a minimum of 3 and a
Class 417 Int. maximum of 6 regular size (2 ¾ inches)
Class 418 Sr. cupcakes in liners using frosting and
A. Frost two-layered real cake (8” or 9” or edible materials.
10” -inch round or square). B. Fondant and royal icing can be used
B. Cake may be crumb-frosted before, but only for decorations.
base frosting must be applied as part of C. Cupcakes should be of a similar design
the contest. or theme (themed cupcakes mean that
C. One fourth of the top of the cake should there is a central idea between all the
be visible to show smooth base. cupcakes; for example: animal theme,
D. Decorate cake using 3-5 different types flower theme, Disney characters,
of tips. The following tips must be used: cupcakes do not have to be all the
• Leaf tip same.)
• Round tip D. Frosting must cover the cupcake and
• Star tip provide a base for decorations. One-
E. No non-edible material can be used in fourth must be visible on at least one
units 1-6. cupcake.
F. No fondant or royal icing may be used. E. No non-edible materials can be used in
G. Side border is required. Units 1-6.
H. Bottom Base Border is required. F. Cupcakes can be displayed in a 6-cup
I. Spatula, brush striping and figure piping muffin tin or in foil liners on sturdy
are optional. paper/plastic plate.
J. No flowers made on a flower nail or E. Clean up area.
materials other than frosting in
decorations.
K. Clean up area.
STACKED CUPCAKES
UNIT 4 ----CHARACTER CAKES ---1 HOUR A. Decorate a minimum of 4 and a
maximum of 8 cupcakes creating one
Class 419 Jr. design or theme where cupcakes are
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stacked on top of each other and
decorated using frosting and edible C. Fondant and royal icing can be used only
materials. (Experiment with using mini for decorations. No non-edible
cupcakes and regular sized cupcakes materials can be used in units 1-6.
when stacking) Non-visible supports can D. Cookies should be displayed on a 12-
be used to hold stacked cupcakes. inch disposable platter.
B. Fondant and royal icing can be used E. Clean up area.
only for decorations.
C. Frosting must cover the cupcake and DECORATED STACKED COOKIES
provide a base for decorations. One- A. Decorate a minimum of 6 inches in
fourth must be visible on at least one height and maximum of 12 inches in
cupcake. height cookies creating one design or
D. Cupcakes (at least 2 and not more than theme where cookies are stacked on top
4 stacked cupcakes should be securely of each other.
(secure with frosting) on a display B. Decorate using frosting and edible
board. materials.
E. No non-edible material can be used in C. Frosting must cover the cookie and
Units 1-6. provide a base for decorations. One-
F. Clean up area. fourth must be visible on at least one
cookie.
CHARACTER CUPCAKES D. Fondant and royal icing can be used only
A. Decorate and develop a character or for decorations. No non-edible
design using multiple cupcakes. materials can be used in units 1-6.
Character Cupcakes are multiple E. Cookies should be secured to a sturdy
individually decorated cupcakes that covered board for display not to exceed
come together to create the character, 12” x 12”.
(for example: cupcakes that create an F. Clean up area.
alligator or scarecrow etc.)
B. Decorate using frosting and edible UNIT 6. ---CUT-UP CAKES— 1 HOUR
materials.
C. Frosting must cover the cupcake and Class 428 Jr.
provide a base for decorations. One- Class 429 Int.
fourth must be visible on at least one Class 430 Sr.
cupcake.
D. Fondant and royal icing can be used A. One decorated cut-up cake using three
only for decorations. No non-edible different types of decorator tips (not
materials can be used in units 1-6. different sizes of the same tips) using
E. Cupcake character must be displayed on only edible materials. Non-edible
one cake board with a maximum size of internal supports are allowed but must
9” x13”. not show.
F. Clean up area. B. No non-edible material can be used in
units 1-6.
UNIT 5 -SMALL TREATS – I Hour C. The member must provide a diagram or
Choose one of the following categories: pattern of how the cake was cut.
• Themed Cookies D. Pieces may be cut, put together and
• Stacked Cookies crumb-frosted prior to contest.
E. Bottom Base Border is required.
Class 425 Jr. F. Clean up area.
Class 426 Int.
Class 427 Sr. UNIT 7. —FLAT SURFACE AND NAIL
FLOWERS---1 HOURS
UNIT 5 –DECORATED THEMED COOKIES
A. Decorate a minimum of 3 and maximum Class 431 Int.
of 6 regular size (3 inches) cookies. Class 432 Sr.
Cookies should be of a similar design or
theme. A. Two-layered 8, 9 or 10-inch cake or
B. Decorate using frosting and edible cake form. Contestant may be asked to
materials. make a flower in front of the judge.
B. Cake may be crumb-frosted before, but
base frosting must be applied as part of
the contest.
C. Flowers may be made prior to the
contest.
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D. Use only edible materials except C. Cake should be assembled and
stamens on flowers. Stamens may be decorated as part of the contest.
purchased or hand-made. D. Decorate cake using:
E. No Fondant • Supports and separator plates
F. Decorate cake using a minimum of: • Pillars (optional)
• One flat surface flower • Flowers, borders, side trim as
• One flower made on a flat flower nail desired
• One border E. Bottom Base Border is required.
• One side trim is required F. Clean up area.
• Texturing is optional
• No Fondant UNIT 11—MOLDS—SENIORS ONLY–
G. Bottom Base Border is required. 1 HOUR
H. Clean up area.
Class 438 Sr.
UNIT 8. —FONDANT----1 HOUR
A. An edible molded or shaped object of
Class 433 Int. any size or shape must be used.
Class 434 Sr. B. The contestant may decorate a
free-standing molded or shaped object
A. Decorate one two-layered cake or cake as part of the contest or may use a
form, 8, 9 or 10-inches round or square. molded object as part of a cake design.
B. Cake can be prepared for fondant. If using a cake, the cake may be frosted
C. Cake must be covered in fondant as in advance, or as part of the contest.
part of the contest. C. Molding may be done in advance, but
D. Decorated using skills learned from decoration should be applied as part of
Units 3-7 and fondant and gum paste the contest.
decorations. D. Contestant should explain to the judge
E. Bottom Base Border is required. how the molding or shaping was done.
F. Clean up area. Tell about the material used, whether
ingredients were difficult to secure, how
UNIT 9. ----LILY FLOWERS ---1 HOUR fast the material sets up, etc. If possible,
demonstrate shaping of the selected
Class 435 Int. material. Show the molds used.
Class 436 Sr. E. Clean up area.
A. One decorated two-layered 8, 9, 10-inch
cake or cake form.
B. Completely decorate the cake using: AWARDS
• Flower made on a lily-flower
nail is required • Contestants are placed in blue, red
• String work (cornelli, sota, or and white groups.
applique lace, etc.) is • A Champion and Reserve
required. Champion may be named in each
• Texturing is optional division.
Contestant may be asked to make a flower in • A Grand Champion and Reserve
front of the judge. Grand Champion junior,
C. Cake may be frosted in advance or as intermediate and senior contestant
part of the contest. may be named overall.
F. Bottom Base Border is required.
G. Clean up area.
UNIT 10 –TIERED CAKES –SENIORS ONLY
—1 ½ HOURS
Class 437 Sr.
A. Decorated one cake or cake form of
three or more tiers of graduated sizes,
using supports.
B. Cakes may be frosted in advance and
supports placed.
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2020 Creative Cooks Class 433 Colorado Specialty Individual
Contest Class 434 Colorado Specialty Team
Verka Noakes . .Superintendent
verla.noakes@fremontco.com Intermediates: 11-13 years’ old
Julia Hurdelbrink. …Assistant Class 435 Individual
Superintendent Class 436 Team
jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org Class 437 Colorado Specialty Individual
Class 438 Colorado Specialty Team
Contest date: Saturday, August 29
Seniors: 14-18 years’ old
Location: Colorado State Fair Grounds, 4-H Class 439 Individual
Home Economics Building
Class 440 Team
Registration: 4-H Home Economics Building Class 441 Colorado Specialty Individual
Class 442 Colorado Specialty Team
Check-In: Juniors will compete first, followed by
their awards, then Intermediates, followed by Age divisions are determined by age as of
their awards and then Seniors followed by their December 31 of the previous year.
awards.
A tentative schedule will be emailed to all A team shall consist of two 4-H members. They
contestants during the week prior to the contest. may be from different age divisions; however,
they must compete in the age division of the
oldest team member.
Registration Deadline: August 17
Entry deadline will be Monday two weeks Contestants may enter as an individual or as a
prior to State Fair. member of a team, but not both.
Online registration completed by August 10 Contestants participating in other contests may
is highly preferable. still participate in Creative Cooks if they can
arrange to be available for the judging period for
Recipes must be included with entries. Recipes their age group and before the judges begin final
not received by August 10 will not be included consultations.
in the Creative Cooks cookbook.
Check-In: 4-H Home Economics Building, West
Each county office will issue one check door
payable to Colorado State University/State
Fair for county entry total. Mail by Aug. 10 to: Juniors will compete first, followed by their
awards, then Intermediates, followed by their
Sharie Harless awards, and then Seniors followed by their
CSU State 4-H Office awards.
4040 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040 A tentative schedule will be emailed to all
contestants during the week prior to the contest.
Participant’s Entry Fee: $10, which includes
one cookbook.
Criteria--Contestant/Team will:
Eligibility:
Contestants must be regularly enrolled 4-H 1. Plan a menu for a meal (for example, but not
members but do not have to be enrolled in a 4-H limited to, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner,
foods project. barbecue, picnic, high tea, campout, sports
game, holiday or birthday party).
Counties may enter one entry in each age
division as listed for a maximum of 12 entries. 2. Create a table or serving display around a
theme, occasion, or activity and your meal.
Divisions The display must include and involve the
Juniors: 8-10 years’ old following:
Class 431 Individual -Fit into the allowed a 48" square for a
Class 432 Team display area. All props must fit within the
designated space.
-Contestant(s) provides a card table if
needed; must fit within 48” square.
6-One place setting appropriate for the -Do not use plastic gloves throughout
meal planned. your set up and judging process. They
-A menu displayed on any stiff medium do not remain sanitary very long.
(foam board, tile, chalk board, framed, -Have a copy of the recipe and be ready
etc.) detailing the entire menu (no larger to show to the judge if requested.
than 8-1/2”x11”). It is helpful if the menu
can stand alone. Food Safety and Contest Kitchen Use:
-Centerpiece. No food, real or artificial,
will be used as a centerpiece or part of a 1. All food used for Creative Cooks should be
centerpiece. brought from home unless you choose to
-Appropriate serving dishes and purchase perishable items in Pueblo.
utensils.
2. When selecting your recipe and prepared
3. Prepare, bring, and display one serving of a item, consider how the item will be
food item from the menu. This display will transported to the State Fair safely (kept at
show how you would serve this dish, safe temperatures) and attractively
including garnishes, etc. displayed. Judges may refuse to sample any
Guidelines: food items they feel are unsafe to eat.
-No commercially prepared food is
accepted.
-Juniors and Intermediates should not 3. The kitchen at the Colorado State Fair is
prepare deep fat fried foods due to extremely limited so do as much food
safety concerns. preparation as possible at home. A
-Display the food prepared on the microwave is available to be used for
proper plate or bowl on your table warming only. Electrical outlets are available
setting. to plug in slow cookers, etc. to keep food at
-Adults cannot help contestant(s) do correct temperatures.
prep work in the contest kitchen or set
4. Leave the kitchen clean when finished.
up the display. To do so may disqualify
the member from the contest or forfeit
Judging will be based on:
all awards. They may help transport
heavy or breakable items, boxes, etc. as A. Exhibitor — well groomed; understands
needed. meal planning
-Use of garnish is encouraged. B. Menu — balanced for flavor, color,
-Cook, bake, prep food at home as texture, shape and nutrition
much as possible. C. Prepared dish — appearance, flavor
-See contest kitchen use below. and quality
D. Table Setting — attractive; suitable for
4. Present your display and food item to a meal
judge. Judge(s) briefly interview participants E. Knowledge of nutrition
regarding exhibits, and what they have F. Specialty food knowledge
learned in preparing the exhibit. The G. Food safety
participant should not begin or end with a H. Creativity
prepared speech or demonstration without
being asked to by the judge(s). Colorado Specialty Foods Category:
5. Serve your prepared food item to the 1. Contestants entered in this category or
judge(s). classes must use the 2020 designated food
Guidelines: or ingredient in their Creative Cooks exhibit.
-Use a separate sample for your food The product must be a major ingredient in
kept at your display table. Do not use the recipe to qualify for this division.
your displayed serving for the judge’s Ingredients such as oil used to brown meat,
sample. as a garnish, or a spice or herb in the recipe
-Serve the judges sample using do not qualify as a major ingredient.
disposable dishes and utensils. Do not
use any food, dishes, or utensils from 2. Members entered in this category must also
your display.
have some general knowledge beyond
-Use disposable plastic gloves if hands
nutrition and food safety about this year’s
are going to touch the food while serving
contest ingredient or food.
the judge.
7See the Colorado Specialty Foods Category
Supplement for rules, guidelines, and 2020
designated ingredient. Adults cannot help
contestant do prep work in the kitchen or set up
display. To do so may forfeit all awards won.
They may help transport heavy or breakable
items, boxes, etc., as needed.
NOTE: Juniors and Intermediates are not to
prepare deep fat fried foods due to safety
concerns.
Awards:
A Champion and Reserve Champion will be
designated in each age group — Individual,
Team and Specialty Divisions. An overall Grand
Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be
designated in each age group. Participants will
vote for a Cook’s Choice Award in their age
group.
Grand Champion Senior exhibitor(s) will win the
opportunity to be a Colorado Delegate to
Western National Roundup. Depending on the
availability of funds, partial support may be
available from the Colorado 4-H Foundation.
82020 Colorado Specialty Foods Category
1. Members entered in this category or classes must use the 2020 designated food or
ingredient in their Creative Cooks exhibit. The product must be a major ingredient in
the recipe to qualify for this division. Ingredients such as oil used to brown meat, as
a garnish, or in a small amount in the recipe do not qualify as a major ingredient.
2020 Contest Ingredient is Peaches
Peaches originated from China where they were considered a symbol of long
live. Peaches are a healthy addition to any diet. They are cholesterol, saturated
fat and sodium free as well as a good source of Vitamin C.
Colorado ranks 6th in peach production in the United States, with over 2,400
acres of peach orchards. They account for over 75% of the fruit production in
Colorado. The prime locations for peach growing in Colorado Are Mesa, Delta,
Montrose and Montezuma counties.
There are two types of peaches, freestone and clingstone. Freestone peaches
are used for the fresh market, whereas clingstone peaches are typically used for
canning and processing.
2. Members entered in this category must also have some general knowledge beyond
nutrition and food safety about this year’s contest ingredient or food. The list below is
a sample of the type of information that they should discover about the food. The
judge might ask one or two general questions appropriate to each age division.
• Location in Colorado where
ingredient is grown in Colorado
• Part of the country or world where
it is grown other times of the year
• Varieties of food, ingredient, crop
• Unique production or harvest
methods
• Plant type or animal origin
• Specific cuisines or cultures that
use a lot of this ingredient
• The “specialness” of the
ingredient—may be flavor,
nutritional or diet value, color,
texture, trendiness, cost
• Special handling or preparing techniques
• Other uses for the product
• Any other knowledge or interesting facts members may discover
9Members do not need to know all of the above. The above is guide for possible
research searches.
3. Examples of contest food items and resources for 2020 Contest Ingredient –
Peaches:
Pie Main dishes with peaches – chicken/Pork
Cobbler Ice Cream
Cakes with peaches Jams, jellies, marmalades, preserves
And so much more!!
Resources:
Farm to Table – Colorado State University Peach Fact Sheet
http://farmtotable.colostate.edu/docs/peachfactsheet.pdf
Palisade Peach Festival – History Page
https://palisadepeachfest.com/history/
Colorado Ag in the Classroom Colorado Reader
https://www.growingyourfuture.com/civi/sites/default/files/CO_Reader_Fruit_screen_12.
pdf
102020 4-H Public Presentations
Contests Public Presentation Contest Rules:
Please see contest-specific section for additional
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks, and rules pertaining to each division.
Interpretive Reading
. . . . . . . . . . . .. .…...Superintendent 1. The contest will begin at 8 a.m. Awards will be
given after each program. Superintendents will
schedule each class after entries are received
………………………Interpretive Reading and will send a tentative schedule out to
Superintendent participants to let them know when they’ll need
to arrive.
Contest Dates: Saturday August 29 & 2. Junior contestants are 8-10 years of age.
Sunday, August 30 Intermediate contestants are 11-13 years of
age. Senior contestants must have passed their
Time: 8:00 am 14th birthday and must not have reached age
19 as of December 31 of the previous year.
Location: 4-H Auditorium – Colorado State
Fairgrounds 3. Each county is limited to three entries per class.
The top three blue ribbon winners from each
Participant’s Entry Fee: $10 per person age division and class can compete at the state
contest. In addition to awarding blue ribbons
Registration Deadline: August 17 using the Danish System, counties should have
Entry deadline will be Monday two weeks prior judges rank their top blue ribbons winners in
to State Fair. each class to select State Fair entrants.
Online registration completed by August 10 is
highly preferable. 4. Exhibitor must be enrolled in 4HOnline.
Each county office will issue one check payable to 5. Presentations must be directly related to 4-H
Colorado State University/State Fair for county projects or activities that members are enrolled
entry total. in. 4-H members are asked to be sensitive to
Mail by Aug. 12 to: the diverse audience that attends the fair. All
Sharie Harless materials to be presented are subject to review
CSU State 4-H Office by the county extension office. Materials which
4040 Campus Delivery are deemed inappropriate by the county will not
Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040 be allowed.
Age Divisions: All ages are as of December 31 of 6. The only public presentation division that allows
the previous year: teams is Demonstration & Illustrated talk. A
• Juniors: 8-10 years’ old team shall consist of two 4-H members. Both
• Intermediates: 11-13 years’ old team members may be from the same age
• Seniors: 14 and over division. If they are not, they must compete in
the division of the oldest member.
Gate Passes: Counties are responsible for
ordering and distributing gate passes for 7. Time limits are event and age specific. Two
contestants. Superintendent will not be sending points will be deducted from the total score on
passes. each judge’s score sheet for every 30 seconds
over or under the event and age division time
Lodging: Lodging in the 4-H dorms and meals are limits. After the individual has been introduced
available for purchase. Dormitory space is on a by the superintendent, the time will start once
first-come, first-served basis. the contestant begins to speak and end when
they stop speaking. For demonstrations, timing
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks ends at the end of the presentation and does
Class 443 Individual Junior not include the question and answer period.
Class 444 Team Junior
Class 445 Individual Intermediate
Class 446 Team Intermediate Please check the rules for each division for
Class 447 Individual Senior more details. Demonstration and Illustrated talks
Class 448 Team Senior an additional five minutes is allowed for set-up
and take down.
Interpretive Reading
Class 449 Interpretive Reading Junior
Class 450 Interpretive Reading Intermediate
Class 451 Interpretive Reading Senior
11individual grand champion demonstrator will
each receive a partially paid educational trip
Junior Intermediate Senior to Western National 4-H Roundup. Winners
Demo &Ill. 4-6 6-8 min 8-10 of the demonstration contest must meet
Talk min min participation requirements for this event.
Interpretive 3-5 4-6 min. 6-8 Senior members who previously received a
Reading min min Western 4-H Roundup trip in team
competition are not eligible to enter the
team contest again but may enter individual
competition. Members who received a
8. Each individual and team will be expected to Roundup trip in individual competition are
provide their own visual aids, props or special not eligible to enter the individual contest
equipment. The contest will provide a table, again but may enter team competition. The
projector, screen, microphone and easel. A top two demonstrations or illustrated talks in
podium will not be provided. A laptop will be the Family Consumer Science area will
present for presenters to use with the projector. receive a partially funded trip to compete at
Participants should bring their presentation on a the Western National 4-H Roundup FCS
flash drive. Participants are also encouraged to (Family Consumer Science) Presentation
bring their own computer to present with (along Contest.
with any special adaptors) as a backup. Please
note when registering if you’ll need to use the
projector. If you have additional special needs, Interpretive Reading Division Rules:
contact Connie Cecil at:
Connie.Cecil@colostate.edu. Early arrival on 1. Members deliver a rendition of a piece of
the contest day is suggested for setting up any pre-written material. The pre-written
equipment. material should be a selection from a book,
poem, story, etc., and should be 4-H
9. A tentative contestant order will be emailed to appropriate (See General Rules). This area
the contestants in advance of the contest. is not intended for presentation of original
Contestants must contact the superintendents at material written by the presenter. Members
the time of registration to notify them if they are may choose which selection or multiple
competing in another event that may conflict portions of a text to present but may not
with this contest. Attempts will be made to make change the content. Content should be
accommodations within reason, and with cohesive and transition smoothly from one
advance notification. portion to the next.
10. Awards: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior team 2. During the beginning of the reading, the
and individual participants will be ranked 1-10. speaker should introduce their piece and
There will be no Danish system ribbons (blue, explain the significance of the material.
red, white) awarded. Champion and Reserve
Champion individuals and teams will be 3. Costumes and small props can be used but
designated in each age division. they need to be simple and minimal, not
detracting from the strength of the
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talk Division presenter. Everyone will be expected to
Rules: provide their own equipment. General
equipment and supplies such as tables and
1. Each Demonstration and Illustrated Talk will chairs will be furnished when requested in
be timed. Senior demonstrations must be advance of competition (See General
between 8-10 minutes in duration. Rules).
Intermediate demonstrations must be
between 6-8 minutes in duration. Junior 4. Each Interpretive Reading will be timed.
demonstrations must be between 4-6 Senior readings must be between 6-8
minutes in duration. Two points will be minutes in duration. Intermediate readings
deducted for each 30 second over or under must be between 4-6 minutes in duration.
the time limit. Participants will be given a Junior readings must be between 3-5
30-second warning before end of the time minutes in duration. Two points will be
period. An additional five minutes is allowed deducted for each 30 second over or under
for set-up and take down. the time limit. Participants will be given a
30-second warning before end of the time
2. Only the judges will be asking questions to period.
presenters at the end of their presentations.
There will be no questions from the 5. Please note: There is no national level
audience. Generally, each judge asks one contest for this event and, now, contestants
question, but they may choose to ask a are not eligible for Western National 4-H
follow-up. Roundup.
3. Special Awards: The two-state senior grand
champion team members and the senior
12DOG TRIALS – 2020 GENERAL CONTEST RULES:
….………….…. General Superintendent
Tina Wickizer.………. Showmanship Superintendent
Florence Andrews..….…. Tabulation Superintendent 1. The Dog Trials will be held Saturday and
Sunday, August 29 and 30, 2020. They will be
………….….... Obedience Superintendent
held at the Colorado State Fair Events Center,
Donna Darnell…….……....…Rally Superintendent
Kelsey Darnell………. Rally Team Superintendent starting with check-in from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on
both days. The Showmanship Test on Sunday
Anne Janicki….…...……. Volunteer Superintendent
will start at 8:00 am and go through until 9:30
Mary Killen…....…Silent Auction Co-Superintendent
Pam McWilliams....Silent Auction Co-Superintendent am. No test will be given after 9:30 am.
….……. ….…. Agent Superintendent
2. Dates of approved currently effective
Saturday, August 29 All Obedience Classes; vaccination of the dog for rabies, parvo, and
canine distemper must be provided on the State
Intermediate Rally, Rally
4-H Dog Health Certificate. Each entrant is
Advanced, Excellent and
Masters; Rally Team required to complete the State Dog
Identification on 4honline and have it on file in
Classes
their Extension Office by May1st. This form will
Sunday, August 30 Showmanship and be used at the State Fair Dog Show so make
sure that all 4-H Dog members have completed
Novice Rally Classes
this Dog ID.
ALL RINGS WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 NOON UNTIL
12:45 PM FOR LUNCH BREAK The following information on vaccinations and
titers have been provided by veterinarians at
Participant’s Entry Fee: $25 per 4-H member Colorado State University:
Recommendations to minimize the chance of
Registration Deadline: August 10 infectious disease spread at the State 4-H Dog
Entry deadline will be Monday two weeks prior Show
to State Fair.
Online registration completed by August 10 is Ragan Adams, MA, DVM Veterinary Extension
highly preferable. Specialist, CSU
There will be no late registrations and no Dr. Michael Lappin DVM, PhD, DACVIM *
registration changes will be made the day of the
shows.
If your county contest is on or after this date, please (1) Show proof of vaccination for canine
contact Connie Cecil at distemper virus and parvovirus within 3 years or
connie.cecil@colostate.edu.) serum titers indicating proof of effective
immunity.
Each county office will issue one check payable to
Colorado State University/4-H Camp Tobin for
county entry total. (2) Current Rabies vaccination certificate.
Mail by August 10 to: Titers are not accepted.
Sharie Harless
CSU State 4-H Office
4040 Campus Delivery (3) Do not bring dogs who have shown signs of
Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040 respiratory (sneeze, nasal discharge, or
cough), gastrointestinal (vomiting or
All 4-H Dog Health Certificates are to be on
4HOnline. The county will complete the online
diarrhea), or skin disease (open sores, crusty
portion of the registration process on behalf of its skin patches, or increased scratching) within
participants. 7 days prior to show.
NOTE: The 2020 Volunteer Help Form will be
web-based and information on the link will be
(4) Be prepared to have a cursory physical
sent out to all 4-H dog members and leaders. examination performed on your dog before
Please have your leaders and parents go to the entering the show grounds. Dogs with
website and sign up. physical evidence of respiratory disease,
The State Fair Dog Show is a 4-H gastrointestinal disease, or skin disease may
show. As such, 4-H youth have an infectious disease which could risk
development principles are of primary the health of other participants and will not
importance. be admitted on the show grounds.
135. State Fair 4-H Dog Show officials and/or staff
can and will dismiss any entrant or his/her family
from the show for any mistreatment of dogs
(5) While at the show keep your dog(s) to entered in this show. If a question should arise
themselves, do not share equipment between as to what constitutes “mistreatment,” State 4-H
dogs from different households or kennels. staff and/or officials will meet to decide
appropriate action in each case.
(6) Wash hands after handling other dogs and 6. Any negative behavior on the part of the
before handling your own dog. exhibitor, family members or leaders directed
toward any official will result in disqualification
and awards forfeited. If there is a question as to
Question about which reference to use on titers: the rules or the judging of a class, adult family
See AAHA guidance members or leaders must approach the
https://www.aaha.org/guidelines/canine_vaccin Superintendent of that division and not the
ation_guidelines/antibody_testing.aspx judge. The Superintendents will then take the
question to the judge if warranted.
CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 7. Dogs which are deemed to be a danger to
guidance for titer explanation: from Christie people or other dogs can and will be removed
Mayo. Canine distemper virus (CDV) antibody from the show grounds and all classes forfeited.
This will be determined by a consensus of the
SN Canine distemper titers of less than 1:2 Superintendents.
(Appropriate dress consists of: 13. No dogs are allowed beyond the immediate
Clothes are clean and in good repair, free vicinity of the Events Center. Exhibitors are
of holes, tears, or slashes. encouraged to use service gate #6 on Small
Clothes are free from violent or drug- Avenue. 4-H members will be allowed to load
related material, or anything that alludes and unload but must re-entry through Gate # 5
to violations of the 4-H Code of Conduct. Prairie Ave.
Shorts must be mid-thigh length. No cut-
off shorts allowed. 14. No participants or their family members will be
All items designated as underwear are allowed to use skateboards, rollerblades, or run
kept under cover. in the Event Center. Outside of the Event
No halter-tops, tube tops, or top that Center, State Fair rules regarding these issues
expose undergarments. are posted by State Fair authorities.
No pants or shorts that expose
undergarments. 15. Dogs must be on a leash always except when
No spaghetti straps on shirts or dresses, performing exercises off leash in the show ring.
except for formal attire, or when under
suit jackets. If the suit jacket is removed, 16. Entrants will be assigned armband numbers
the shirt must be covered by another through 4HOnline and can be picked up the day
means. of the show. Armband numbers will be the
No see-through garments or muscle same for Saturday and Sunday events.
shirts. Armband numbers will be the same for all dogs
Shoes must be worn always. Proper foot entered both days.
attire for dog showing are shoes which
are closed-toed. No flip-flops, sandals, or 17. No set-up will be allowed anywhere near the
other open-toed shoes will be allowed in rings. Allowable set-up areas will be designated
the show ring for any class. and no one will be allowed to set up in any other
No pajamas during the show areas. Spectators must stay at least ten feet
from the ring.
10.A. Appropriate clothing must be worn in all dog
show classes, including Obedience and Rally. Not 18. State Fair qualifier ribbons will be given out as
only in the rings but when you are out of the ring. the exhibitor exits the ring by the judge and
steward. Overall placing scores, prizes, and
10.B. The member will be given 5 minutes to score sheets will be given out at the day’s
change into an appropriate outfit if the judge or closing ceremony.
Superintendent deems their clothing
inappropriate. 19. If a dog has failed an exercise, it will not
ordinarily be re-judged unless the judge feels
10.C. If the clothing has been deemed the dog’s performance was prejudiced by
inappropriate by a judge or Superintendent, the peculiar and unusual conditions. In such a
member can be denied the opportunity to show case, the judge may wish to re-judge the dog
their dog until the clothing has been changed. only on the portion of the exercise in which the
unusual condition occurred.
10.D. It is always a good idea to have another
person observe you before you go into the ring 20. NO Entered or Unentered DOGS WILL BE
making sure that the clothing you are wearing is ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE LIVESTOCK
appropriate when bending, stooping or kneeling BARNS or anywhere on the Fairgrounds.
while showing your dog. If it is not, it is advisable Puppies must be crated and are not allowed
to change clothes. in the main arena area or anywhere else on
the Fairgrounds.
Youth need to stay in their dress clothes
for showmanship until runoffs are
announced. IN ALL CLASSES, RUN OFFS WILL BE
ANNOUNCED THREE TIMES IN FIVE MINUTES.
12. The general age groups for Dog Project are: If the youth is not present after this time, his/her
Junior 8-10 years run off chances are will be forfeited
Intermediate 11-13 years
Senior 14-18 years
Age is determined by the member’s age as
of December 31, 2019
15EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY RULES: entering the class for which the degree was
A. Member must be enrolled in the 4-H Dog awarded, or any lower class, except if that
Project. title was won less than four months before
B. All exhibitors must have complied with each the State Fair. If the title was won less than
county’s eligibility rules for State Fair four months before the 4-H State Dog Trial
participation. Exhibitors must enter State the dog is eligible for entry in the same
Fair in the same class in which they class. If the dog receives title more than 4
qualified at their county level. months before the State Fair Dog Trial, they
C. The member must own his/her project dog must move up to the next class. The
individually or in partnership with immediate exceptions to this titling rule are Obedience:
family members or guardians during the a. – Grad Novice, Open, Grad Open,
complete duration of the project year. No Utility; and Rally Advanced/Excellent
leased dogs will be allowed to show at State and Masters.
Fair. If requested the member must have Rule C Examples:
proof of ownership of the dog at the time of 1. Dog is awarded a Rally Novice title at the
entry and provide that to the Terry All Kennel Club Show on April 12.
superintendents. The member must provide State Fair Rally competition is August 28.
the majority of care for the dog(s). b. That is more than 4 months away.
D. Any member exhibiting his/her dog at the The team must move up to Intermediate
State Fair 4-H Dog Trial must be an official Rally A in 4-H competition.
representative of his/her county. Each 2. Dog is awarded a Rally Novice title at the
county’s official(s) are responsible for Greeley Kennel Club Show on August 14.
entering participants in this show. No State Fair Rally competition is August 28.
member will be allowed to substitute for c. That is less than 4 months. The team
another exhibitor on the day of the show if may compete in Rally Novice at the 4-H
not properly entered by his/her county. competition.
E. All exhibitors must have at least one D. No bitch in heat, obviously pregnant or
qualifying score in each class of exhibition. lactating bitches will be allowed to compete
Qualifying scores are 170 and above in in any classes at the State Fair.
obedience, 170 and above in showmanship E. Dogs in obvious pain from a previous illness
and 70 and above in rally. An acceptable or injury shall not be shown. If a dog is
record book must be done and meet all injured at a show, that dog will be excused
guidelines required by their county for State from the ring. Consideration of a dog’s
Fair qualification. physical disability needs to be addressed
F. Each exhibitor may exhibit a different dog in between the handler and project leader
obedience, showmanship and rally provided before starting the project. A State-Fair-
they meet qualifications (refer to rule C). A approved veterinarian or qualified
member may be entered in multiple veterinarian technician’s decision on
Obedience or Rally classes with different doubtful cases will be accepted as final.
dogs, but each member may only enter F. No dog other than the county-qualified dog
Showmanship one time. will be eligible to show or compete at state
fair. Should any problem arise with the dog
DOG ELIGIBILITY RULES: designated as the county-qualified dog, the
A. After once earning a qualifying score in Extension agent must be notified for any
competition as a 4-H project dog in course of action.
Obedience or Rally at the State Fair, that G. If the County qualified dog in Showmanship
same dog is no longer eligible for exhibition is injured or in season, a replacement dog
in that same division at any following State may be used at the approval of the County
Fair except Obedience: Grad Novice, Open, Superintendent. The replacement dog must
Grad Open and Utility classes; Rally fulfill all the “dog eligibility requirements”,
Advanced-Excellent and Masters. must be registered in 4HOnline. If
B. If a dog has received a qualifying score in requested the health certificate must
Obedience - Grad Novice, Open, Grad accompany the dog to the State Dog Trial
Open, Utility, or Rally -Advanced/Excellent, and be presented to the General
Masters at a previous State Fair, they may Superintendent. If the member chooses to
stay in that same class as a “B” level show a dog who has not been carried as a
competitor for as long as they need to project animal for the current project year,
complete the training required for them to the member must show as exhibition only.
move up to the next class.
C. A dog with any other rally or obedience title
from any national dog association (AKC,
UKC, CKC, ASCA, etc.) is disqualified from
16at a previous State Dog Trial in Senior Open
SHOWMANSHIP-SUNDAY, August 30: Showmanship must enter Senior Advanced
Showmanship Class Eligibility Requirements: Showmanship
A test will be given to each contestant Class 508 Master Showman Class
entered in Showmanship. The exhibitor is • Intermediate and Senior Grand Champion
responsible for taking this test between 8:00 and Reserve Grand Champion Showmen
and 9:30 am on Sunday. No tests will be from any previous State 4-H Dog Trial are
given after 9:30 am. If an exhibitor does not required to enter the Master Showman
take the test by 9:30 am, then that portion of class.
the showmanship score sheet will result in a • If the youth is in the Intermediate age group,
score of zero.
when they become a Senior (at age 14) they
can either stay in the Master Showman
CLASS 500 Junior Novice Showmanship
This class is for members who are 8 –10 years class or move to the Senior Advanced class
old as of December 31 of the previous year, are only.
in their 1st year of participation in the project • If the youth who has shown in Master
and have no prior experience with any other dog Showman in past years should get a new
showing entity. dog, they may choose to either stay in the
Master Showman class or to enter the
CLASS 501 Junior Open Showmanship Advanced class in whichever age division
This class is for members who are 8-10 years they belong in (Intermediate or Senior).
old as of December 31 of the previous year and • Once a youth has won Grand Champion
have previous experience in showmanship. Master Showman they are required to show
in Master Showman for their remaining
CLASS 502 Intermediate Novice Showmanship years as a 4-H member with the same dog
This class is for members who are 11-13 years they won Grand Champion.
old as of December 31 of the previous year, are
in their 1st year of participation in the project 1. Junior, Intermediate and Senior Novice classes
and have no prior experience with any other dog are for those members who are in their first year
showing entity. of showmanship training and have no prior
outside showmanship experience as
CLASS 503 Intermediate Open Showmanship determined by the county. If prior experience is
This class is for members who are 11-13 years determined by the county, the exhibitor must
old as of December 31 of the previous year and move into open class competition in his/her
have previous experience in showmanship. appropriate age group.
2. Showmanship Classes: Each county is limited to
CLASS 504 Intermediate Advanced four entries per class for any showmanship
Showmanship class for a total of 32 entries. There is no limit on
This class is for members who are 11-13 years entries for Master Showman, if eligibility has
of age as of December 31 of the previous year. been met.
Any member who has placed 1st through 10th at 3. Each member entered at the State Dog Trial
a previous State Dog Trial Intermediate Open must have earned a qualifying score of 170 or
Showmanship must enter Intermediate above at a 4-H dog show during the project
Advanced Showmanship year.
4. Each individual county has jurisdiction over how
CLASS 505 Senior Novice Showmanship a member earns their qualification for entering
This class is for members who are 14-18 years the State Dog Trials.
old as of December 31 of the previous year, are 5. Rules governing Intermediate and Senior
in their 1st year of participation in the project Advanced Showmanship
and have no prior experience with any other dog a. Any member who has placed in the top
showing entity. 10 in the Intermediate or Senior Open
classes at any previous State Fair must
CLASS 506 Senior Open Showmanship show in Intermediate or Senior Advanced
This class is for members who are 14-18 years Classes for their remaining years in that
old as of December 31 of the previous year and age group. If a member who has shown
have previous experience in showmanship in the Intermediate or Senior Advanced
classes gets a new dog, they have the
CLASS 507 Senior Advanced Showmanship choice to either continue showing
This class is for members who are 14-18 years Advanced classes or move back to Open
of age as of December 31 of the previous year. Class in their respective age groups. If the
Any member who has placed 1st through 10th member chooses to move back to Open
17Class in their respective age group with a A Qualifying Score will be 170 points out of the
new dog, they must then qualify the new possible 200 points. Please note: During the
dog to move to the Advanced classes by Showmanship class each area of judging will be
placing in the top ten at State Fair. judged throughout the entire class. The score will
b. A Senior member who has moved up by reflect the member’s ability to perform these items
age from either the Intermediate Open or throughout the class, and not just one time. For
Advanced class may choose to show in example: the dog should be stacked (either hand
Senior Advanced by advice of their leader stacked or free stacked) upon entering the ring,
and taking into consideration the caliber of during the exam, after the pattern, and any time they
the member. Some reasons for choosing are in the line-up. The “set-up” score will reflect
this move are: these times when the dog is stacked.
• The member placed Grand Champion
or Reserve Grand Champion at a State
Fair Dog Show in the Intermediate OBEDIENCE
Division. Obedience Class Eligibility Requirements
• The member has received Best Junior A. All 4-H obedience classes will be patterned
Handler awards from any national dog after the latest AKC obedience guidelines
club. whenever possible, except that dog registry
with AKC is not required. Some exercises
General Tips for Showmanship: and rules may have been adapted from
6. A brush, comb and a drool rag will be allowed AKC to better serve the youth of this
in the ring. No other equipment is permitted. program.
7. Depending on what you are wearing in the B. In all classes except Puppy Class, ten
showmanship ring, use proper kneeling points will be deducted in the obedience
etiquette. If you are in a skirt, it is best to kneel classes for the following: strong correcting,
on both knees. If you are wearing pants, it disciplining, fouling the ring, excessive
would be appropriate to kneel on only one barking, leaving the ring, rules violation or
knee. See 10D in the dress code. showing fear.
8. Members with smaller breeds will be expected C. Handlers entered in B classes will be judged
to show their dogs on a table. Judges will take at a higher skill level (handler errors) than
into consideration the size and physical abilities handlers entered in A classes.
of the handler. A list of most of the table breeds D. Allowed collars in Obedience classes
can be found in the project manual on page 110. include: Flat or rolled leather with buckle or
A more complete list is available on the snap closure. Flat or rolled nylon collars with
American Kennel Club website at www.akc.org. buckle or snap closure. Metal choke chain.
9. If the member is showing a mixed-breed dog; No halties, gentle leaders, harnesses, or
they should determine what breed their dog pinch collars will be allowed in the show
most resembles and show in the manner of that ring. Collars and leads must be 2 separate
breed. If you have a mixed breed dog, you can pieces. Slip leads are not allowed.
go to AKC website and look at different pictures E. The length of your obedience leash should
of the breeds of dog to decide which breed your be six feet for all Beginner Novice classes,
dog looks most like. –see Dog Manual pg. 111. but may be shorter for all other classes.
10. No dog tags should be on the dog when F. No dog tags can be on the dog when
showing in the ring. Only the correct equipment showing in the ring. This includes name
for a showmanship class should be used. It is tags, rabies tags, or anything else that
very important that your dog wear tags always, hangs from the dog’s collar. It is very
except when in the show ring. important that your dog wear tags always,
11. A showmanship score sheet will be used for except when in the show ring.
2020. Questions will not be asked in the G. If an exhibitor has two dogs in the same
showmanship ring by judges, but rather by class, they must choose one dog for sits
trained volunteers or superintendents in a and downs. The other dog must be handled
separate area. Youth will have the choice of by a currently enrolled 4-H member enrolled
either answering these questions verbally or on in the dog project for sits and downs.
paper. Youth will have until 9:30 am on H. Each county may enter exhibitors in
Sunday to answer the questions. The area will obedience classes (by a selection
be marked where questions will be asked. procedure most appropriate to its own
12. The format for showmanship score sheet county program) according to the following
includes: quota:
http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/state-
fair-information/contest-score-sheets/
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