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SCHEDULE
2018 FLEECE
COMPETITION
Conducted by
The Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition showcases fleeces from across south-east Australia, and incorporates the District Fleece Competition, which celebrates Champion fleeces from across Victorian agricultural shows. Results are displayed during the Royal Melbourne Show, presenting the varieties and versatilities of the products and industry.
SCHEDULE 2018
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
ABN 66 006 728 785 ACN 006 728 785
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
Telephone +61 3 9281 7444
Facsimile +61 3 9281 7592
www.rasv.com.au
List of Office Bearers As at 12/02/2018
Patron Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC —
Governor of Victoria
Board of Directors MJ (Matthew) Coleman
CGV (Catherine) Ainsworth
DS (Scott) Chapman
D (Darrin) Grimsey
AJ (Alan) Hawkes
NE (Noelene) King OAM
JA (Joy) Potter
PJB (Jason) Ronald OAM
Chairman M. J. Coleman
Chief Executive Officer P. Guerra
Company Secretary J. Perry
Committee R. Wilkinson (Chair)
I. Davidson
P. Ferronato
D. Hopkins
I. Shawcross
T. Steere
N. Tozer
H. Wright
Competition Co-ordinator Grant Coverdale
Telephone: 9281 7412
Email: grant.coverdale@rasv.com.au
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW SHEEP FLEECE COMPETITION SPECIAL REGULATIONS ......................................... 2
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ........................................................................................ 4
SUPPORTER LIST .................................................................................................................................. 5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS ......................................................................................................... 6
2018 ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW FLEECE COMPETITION ...................................................................................... 7
AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS - WOOL CHAMPIONSHIP..................................................................................................... 7
SKIRTED FLEECE .................................................................................................................................. 8
BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE .................................................................................................................................. 9
VICTORIAN DISTRICT FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP ..................................................................................................... 10
OTHER AWARDS ................................................................................................................................ 10
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS .............................................................................................. 11
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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW TESTING
17. All Skirted and District fleeces will be micron, staple length,
SHEEP FLEECE COMPETITION strength and yield tested by the Australian Wool Testing
Authority Ltd (AWTA).
SPECIAL REGULATIONS 18. Test results will be used during the judging process.
LOSS OR DAMAGE
1. The Regulations appearing in this Schedule form part of the 19. RASV shall not be responsible for loss or damage to any Exhibit
General Regulations and conditions of entry to an Event at the irrespective of the cause of such loss or damage.
Royal Melbourne Show (Show). In the event of any inconsistency FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS
between the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s General 20. Exhibitors will be considered first time Exhibitors if they have
Regulations and these Regulations, the General Regulations shall never competed at the Show, or if they have not competed in
prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless the General any of the previous 10 Royal Melbourne Shows.
Regulations provide otherwise.
DISTRICT FLEECE COMPETITION
ENTRY FORMS 21. An Exhibit in the District Fleece Competition must have
2. All entry forms must be forwarded to the Royal Agricultural previously won a Championship at a District Agricultural Show.
Society of Victoria Limited (RASV), Melbourne Showgrounds,
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032 by the date stipulated in JUDGING
the Important Information for Exhibitors section. 22. Judges may transfer fleeces into a more appropriate class if it
is considered to have been entered in an incorrect class.
ENTRY FEES Unskirted or insufficiently skirted fleeces will be correctly
3. An Entry Fee is payable at the time of entry. skirted under the direction of the Chief Steward or Supervisor
4. No Entry Fee applies to exhibit/s donated to the Charity in charge.
nominated in the Important Information for Exhibitors section. 23. Fleeces that in the opinion of the Judges are overgrown, will
5. No Entry Fee applies to an exhibit entered in the District Fleece be judged accordingly and potentially penalised by up to 20
Competition. points.
6. All Exhibits entered in the District Fleece Competition will be 24. RASV reserves the right to draw a 200gram sample from each
sold, with the proceeds from their sale donated to a nominated Exhibit for testing.
charity. 25. No Championship will be awarded if, in the opinion of the
FLEECE DELIVERY Chief Judge, no Exhibit warrants a Championship Award.
7. All Exhibits must be delivered to RASV or to Australian Wool 26. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters.
Handlers, Frederick Street, Brooklyn, Victoria 3012 by the
JUDGING CRITERIA
closing date nominated in the Important Information for
27. Fleeces will be judged on the following point systems in the
Exhibitors section.
relevant competition:
8. All Exhibitors must place an Exhibit Card inside each fleece
bag. AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS’ WOOL
9. Exhibits must be delivered in sturdy (preferably clear) plastic Trueness to type 10 points
bags, or wool packs, with Exhibit Cards placed inside. Length 6 points
10. Fleece bags will be available from RASV upon request. Soundness 6 points
Handle 16 points
11. Black and coloured fleece Exhibitors are required to state if the
Colour or bloom 16 points
fleece entered is either a ram or a ewe/wether on the Exhibit
Character 10 points
Card.
Density 6 points
FLEECE COLLECTION Evenness 10 points
12. All fleeces not donated to the nominated Charity are to be Yield % 20 points
collected from the Melbourne Showgrounds at the time/s Maximum 100 points
outlined in the Important Information for Exhibitors section. Any
Samples in the lambs’ wool competition to contain no less than
fleece not collected will be sold, with the proceeds of the sale
450g of wool, and must be untipped and shorn from lambs, not
donated to the nominated Charity.
hoggets or weaners.
FLEECE DISPLAY
SKIRTED AND DISTRICT FLEECES
13. RASV will make every effort to display all Exhibits entered in the
Sheep fleece judging will be based on the National Council of Wool
Fleece Competition for the duration of the Show.
Selling Brokers (NCWSB) scale of points. Judges will take account
EXHIBITS of the objective measurements.
14. There are no restrictions to the number of Exhibits entered by an Trueness to breed 10 points
Exhibitor. Conformity of length 10 points
15. Fleeces are to be shorn from sheep that have been the true Soundness 10 points
property of the Exhibitor for at least six months prior to being Handle 8 points
shorn. Colour or bloom 6 points
Character and style 10 points
MICRON CATEGORIES Density 6 points
16. The following micron () categories will apply to all Merino Evenness 10 points
classes: Clean fleece weight 30 points
a) Ultra fine: 16.5 and finer Maximum 100 points
b) Superfine: 16.6 – 18.5
c) Fine: 18.6 – 19.9
d) Medium: 20.0 – 21.9
e) Strong: 22.0 and broader
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BLACK & COLOURED LAMBS’ WOOL
Trueness to type 5 points
Length 15 points
Tensile strength 5 points
Handle 15 points
Brightness/Lustre 5 points
Character 10 points
Evenness of count 10 points
Consistency of colour 10 points
Density 5 points
Cleanliness 15 points
Fibre wastage 5 points
Maximum 100 points
BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE
Fleece weight 15 points
Cleanliness 15 points
Handle 15 points
Tensile strength 10 points
Length 10 points
Character 10 points
Evenness of count 10 points
Brightness 10 points
Fibre wastage 5 points
Maximum 100 points
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LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
EXPLANATION
WHEREAS The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Ltd has agreed to effect a Public Liability insurance for certain Animal Exhibitors at the 2018 Royal Melbourne
Show, the following applies:
Insured Party: Animal and Livestock Exhibitors participating in competitions and events
Period of Insurance: From seven days prior to the Show until seven days thereafter.
Insured Activities: All activities undertaken whilst within and from the confines of the event venue consistent with the Insured’s livestock exhi bit activity
including setting up and removal
Description of Cover: Insurance in respect of the Insured Party’s liability to pay costs and compensation in respect of loss of or damage to third party property
and death of or injury to third party persons caused by and arising out of the Insured activities, all subject to the RASV’s policy terms,
conditions, exclusions and warranties, etc.
Amount of Cover: $10,000,000 any one occurrence
Deductible: $10,000 any one occurrence
Geographic Limits: At and from the event venue
Claims Payable: Worldwide excluding claims made USA and Canada
Insurer(s): Primary - $10,000,000 Lloyds of London
Address: Lloyds Australia Ltd., Suite 2, Level 21 Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
Policy Numbers: PC0232616
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS
1. The Insured Party must exercise reasonable care to maintain all premises, fittings and plant in sound condition.
2. The Insured Party must take all reasonable precautions to prevent injury and damage to persons and property.
3. The Insured Party must give immediate notice of an incident which may give rise to a claim or of receipt of advice of a claim .
4. The Insured Party must not make any admission, offer or promise in connection with any claim and must not any time admit liability.
5. The Insured Party must make themselves aware of and comply with the following Notices:-
Duty of Disclosure: Before you enter into a contract of General insurance with an insurer, you have a duty, under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 as
amended, to disclose to the insurer every matter that you know, or could reasonably be expected to know, is relevant to the i nsurer's decision whether to
accept the risk of the insurance and, if so, on what terms.
You have the same duty to disclose these matters to the insurer before you renew, extend, vary or reinstate a contract of Gen eral insurance.
Your duty however, does not require disclosure of matter:
* that diminishes the risk to be undertaken by the insurer
* that is of common knowledge
* that your insurer knows or, in the ordinary course of his business, ought to know.
Non-Disclosure: If you fail to comply with your duty of disclosure, the insurer may be entitled to reduce his liability under the contract in respect of a
claim or may cancel the contract.
If your non-disclosure is fraudulent, the insurer may also have the option of avoiding the contract from its beginning.
Average Provision: The insurer will pay legal expenses in addition to the sum insured, if however, the total amount of the loss (less legal expen ses)
ultimately paid to the claimant(s) exceeds the sum insured then insurers will only pay (in addition to the sum insured) that proportion of the legal expenses
as the sum insured bears to the loss.
Third Party Interests: This policy will only provide cover for your interest and does not cover the interests of any third party (e.g. financiers, l essors, etc)
unless the interests of the third party are noted in the policy.
Waiver of Insurer's Rights: You must not enter into any agreement without the written authority of the insurer whereby any of their rights to which they
become entitled as your insurer after settling or agreeing to settle a claim are prejudiced or limited in any way otherwise all benefit under the policy will
be forfeited.
NOTE:
1. All enquiries to be referred to Arthur J Gallagher: Telephone No: (02) 9424 1888
2. CLAIMS
(a) No admission of liability or fault may be made in any form to a claimant. To do so may breach the policy conditions and enable insurers to avoid settlement.
(b) Any notice of a potential or actual claim must be referred immediately to Arthur J Gallagher.
3. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter in any way the scope of insurance policy, its terms, conditions or exclusions, issued by insurers.
4. RASV is not liable to the Insured Party in the event a claim is not paid or payable by Insurers unless RASV fails to take reasonable steps to advise that
the cover is or is likely to be cancelled or not renewed.
5. RASV is not an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Licence holder. RASV is not providing financial product advice, has not c onsidered the particular
needs of the Insured party and no statement is intended to influence a person or persons making a decision in relation to any insurance cover. You
should consider obtaining your own financial product advice from a person holding the appropriate AFS licence.
6. THIS INSURANCE ONLY APPLIES TO INSURED PARTIES ENTERING COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL REGULATIONS.
The details listed above are not comprehensive and are provided as an outline for the policy only. Extracts from the policy are available for inspection
on request at RASV’s Registered Offices during office hours
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SUPPORTER LIST
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) thanks the following supporters of the 2018 Royal Melbourne Fleece Competit ion.
Arcadian Wool Brokers Ltd
Doug Hopkins
Polwarth Sheep Breeders' Association Of Australia (Victoria Branch)
Victoria Wool Processors
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RASV
members
save up
to 30% on
entry fees
Competition never
looked so good.
Join in the competition and enhance your Royal Melbourne Show experience with RASV
membership. From discounted entry fees, to complimentary admission for you and a guest,
plus access to exclusive member hospitality areas, enjoy a blue ribbon competition
experience. Explore the benefits of great value RASV membership online now.
rasv.com.au/membership
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
FLEECE JUDGING
In 2018, the Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition will be judged prior to the Royal Melbourne Show on Friday 7
September.
Exhibitors are invited to attend the day, view the fleeces being judged, and join the RASV Fleece Committee for the
presentation of awards.
As a valued Fleece exhibitor, you invited to attend the Weekly Times Livestock Pavilion during the Royal Melbourne
Show Sheep competition from 22-24 September as it plays host to Victoria’s sheep and wool industries.
All fleece entered into the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition will be displayed in the Weekly Times
Livestock Pavilion throughout the Royal Melbourne Show.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Exhibitors are invited to attend the Awards Presentation for the Fleece Competition, held prior to Show on Friday 07
September.
You will be sent an invitation and a timetable of the full day’s activities once entries close.
Judging will commence at 10:00am in the Weekly Times Livestock Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds.
ENTRY FEES, CLOSE OF ENTRIES DATE
To receive a 10% discount on entry fees, enter online at www.rasv.com.au/fleece
Fees for paper entries:
- $10.00 per exhibit (GST free) entry fee (RASV Members)
- $20.00 per exhibit (GST free) entry fee (non-Members)
- free for donated fleeces, District Fleece Competition
Entries close Friday 10 August 2018
DONATED FLEECES -SHEEP
Sheep Fleece exhibitors will again have the option to donate their fleeces for sale. In 2018, the proceeds of the sale will
go to Lyme Disease Association of Australia and the sale of the District Fleece will support Legacy.
Arcadian Wool Brokers generously facilitates the sale of fleece at no charge to the RASV or exhibitors.
FLEECE COLLECTION
All fleeces not donated will be available for collection from the Melbourne Showgrounds on the following dates and times:
a) Monday 15 October – Friday 19 October 2018
between 10:00am – 4:00pm
b) *OR as arranged with the Competition Coordinator via phone 9281 7412 or email grant.coverdale@rasv.com.au
Please contact the RASV prior to collecting your fleece to ensure it is available at the RASV reception desk.
62018 Royal Melbourne Show LB13S – BEST COMEBACK OR CROSSBRED LAMBS' WOOL
Fleece Competition
Eligible Classes: LB07, LB08
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
LB14S – BEST BRITISH LONG WOOL LAMBS' WOOL
Eligible Classes: LB09
AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS - PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
LB15S – CHAMPION LAMBS' WOOL
WOOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Eligible Classes: LB10S, LB11S, LB12S, LB13S, LB14S
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST VALUE $500 IN MEMORY OF MR JOHN ILOTT
ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Donated, $10.00 Member, $20.00 Non- SUPPORTED BY VICTORIA WOOL PROCESSORS
Member In memory of Mr John Ilott, a valued and respected employee of
Victoria Wool Processors.
Delivery
Delivery Dates: 1 May 2018 until 15 August 2018
Deliver to:
Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition
Australian Wool Handlers LB16S – MOST SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALASIAN LAMBS' WOOL
Frederick Street EXHIBITOR
Brooklyn VIC 3012 Points allotted on the basis of first, 3 points; second, 2 points; third,
1 point. Where points are equal, the highest number of first prizes
OR will decide award.
Fleece Competition Coordinator Eligible Classes: LB01 - LB09
Gate 5, RASV PRIZE: RASV SASH
Epsom Rd PRIZE: TROPHY SUPPORTED BY ARCADIAN WOOL BROKERS
Melbourne Showgrounds LTD
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
An Exhibit Card must be placed inside each fleece bag
Collection
Fleece Collection Dates: 15 October 2018 until 31 October 2018.
Please call the RASV on 9281 7444 to arrange the pick up time.
Collect in person from:
Fleece Competition Coordinator
Gate 5, RASV
Melbourne Showgrounds,
Epsom Rd
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
LB01 – SUPERFINE MERINO LAMBS' WOOL
LB02 – FINE MERINO LAMBS' WOOL
LB03 – MEDIUM MERINO LAMBS' WOOL
LB04 – STRONG MERINO LAMBS' WOOL
LB05 – POLWARTH LAMBS' WOOL
LB06 – CORRIEDALE LAMBS' WOOL
LB07 – COMEBACK LAMBS' WOOL
LB08 – CROSSBRED LAMBS' WOOL
LB09 – BRITISH LONG WOOL LAMBS' WOOL
LB10S – BEST MERINO LAMBS' WOOL
Eligible Classes: LB01 - LB04
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
LB11S – BEST POLLWARTH LAMBS' WOOL
Eligible Classes: LB05
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
LB12S – BEST CORRIEDALE LAMBS' WOOL
Eligible Classes: LB06
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
7SKIRTED FLEECE SK13 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG MERINO RAM'S WOOL
ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Donated, $10.00 Member, $20.00 Non- SK14 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG MERINO EWE OR
Member WETHER'S WOOL
Delivery SK15S – BEST STRONG MERINO FLEECE
Eligible Classes: SK13, SK14
Delivery Dates: 1 May 2018 until 15 August 2018 PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
Deliver to:
Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition SK16 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOHNE RAM'S WOOL
Australian Wool Handlers
Frederick Street SK17 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOHNE EWE OR WETHER'S
Brooklyn VIC 3012 WOOL
OR
SK18 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF CORRIEDALE RAM'S WOOL
Fleece Competition Coordinator
Gate 5, RASV
Epsom Rd SK19 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF CORRIEDALE EWE OR
Melbourne Showgrounds WETHER'S WOOL
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
SK20S – BEST CORRIEDALE FLEECE
An Exhibit Card must be placed inside each fleece bag Eligible Classes: SK18, SK19
Collection PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
SK21S – MOST VALUABLE CORRIEDALE FLEECE
Fleece Collection Dates: 15 October 2018 until 31 October 2018. Eligible Classes: SK18, SK19
Please call the RASV on 9281 7444 to arrange the pick up time. PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
Collect in person from:
Fleece Competition Coordinator SK22 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF POLWARTH RAM'S WOOL
Gate 5, RASV
Melbourne Showgrounds, SK23 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF POLWARTH EWE OR WETHER'S
Epsom Rd WOOL
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
SK01 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ULTRA FINE MERINO RAM'S SK24S – BEST POLWARTH FLEECE
WOOL Eligible Classes: SK22, SK23
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
SK02 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ULTRA FINE MERINO EWE OR
WETHER'S WOOL SK25 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ROMNEY WOOL
SK03S – BEST ULTRA FINE MERINO FLEECE SK26 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ROMNEY EWE OR WETHERS
Eligible Classes: SK01, SK02 WOOL
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
SK27 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF BORDER LEICESTER RAM'S
SK04 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF SUPERFINE MERINO RAM'S WOOL
WOOL
SK28 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF BORDER LEICESTER EWE OR
SK05 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF SUPERFINE MERINO EWE OR WETHER'S WOOL
WETHER'S WOOL
SK29 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ENGLISH LEICESTER RAM'S
SK06S – BEST SUPERFINE MERINO FLEECE WOOL
Eligible Classes: SK04, SK05
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE SK30 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE OR
WETHER'S WOOL
SK07 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE MERINO RAM'S WOOL
SK31 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF LINCOLN RAM'S WOOL
SK08 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE MERINO EWE OR
WETHER'S WOOL SK32 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF LINCOLN EWE OR WETHER'S
WOOL
SK09S – BEST FINE MERINO FLEECE
Eligible Classes: SK07, SK08 SK33 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF CHEVIOT WOOL
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
SK34 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF DOWNS WOOL
SK10 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF MEDIUM MERINO RAM'S WOOL
SK35 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF PERENDALE WOOL
SK11 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF MEDIUM MERINO EWE OR
WETHER'S WOOL
SK36S – BEST BRITISH BREED FLEECE
Eligible Classes: SK25 - SK34
SK12S – BEST MEDIUM MERINO FLEECE PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
Eligible Classes: SK10, SK11
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
8SK37S – BEST NON-MERINO FLEECE
Eligible Classes: SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE
SK38S – BEST NON-MERINO FLEECE FROM A COMMERCIAL ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Donated, $10.00 Member, $20.00 Non-
GROWER Member
Eligible Classes: SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE Delivery
SK39S – BEST MERINO FLEECE FROM A COMMERCIAL
Delivery Dates: 1 May 2018 until 15 August 2018
GROWER
Eligible Classes: SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07, SK08, SK10,
Deliver to:
SK11, SK13, SK14
Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE
Australian Wool Handlers
Frederick Street
SK40 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF FINE COMEBACK EWE OR Brooklyn VIC 3012
WETHER'S WOOL, 25 & FINER
OR
SK41 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF COMEBACK EWE OR WETHER'S Fleece Competition Coordinator
WOOL, 25.1 – 27 Gate 5, RASV
Epsom Rd
Melbourne Showgrounds
SK42 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF CROSSBRED EWE OR Ascot Vale VIC 3032
WETHER'S WOOL 27.1 – 30
An Exhibit Card must be placed inside each fleece bag
SK43 – SKIRTED FLEECE OF STRONG CROSSBRED EWE OR
Collection
WETHER'S WOOL, 30.1 & BROADER
Fleece Collection Dates: 15 October 2018 until 31 October 2018.
SK44S – BEST COMEBACK OR CROSSBRED FLEECE Please call the RASV on 9281 7444 to arrange the pick up time.
Eligible Classes: SK39 - SK42
PRIZE: 1ST RASV ROSETTE Collect in person from:
Fleece Competition Coordinator
SK45S – CHAMPION SKIRTED FLEECE Gate 5, RASV
Eligible Classes: SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07, SK08, SK10,
Melbourne Showgrounds,
SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34,
Epsom Rd
SK39 - SK42
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST VALUE $500 IN MEMORY OF MR JOHN ILOTT BC01 – EXTRA FINE BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 64 &
SUPPORTED BY VICTORIA WOOL PROCESSORS FINER, 21.9 & FINER
In memory of Mr John Ilott, a valued and respected employee of
Victoria Wool Processors. BC02 – FINE BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 58S – 60S,
22 – 25.5
BC03 – MEDIUM BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 50S – 56S,
25.6 – 30
SK46S – MOST SUCCESSFUL SKIRTED FLEECE EXHIBITOR BC04 – STRONG BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 44S – 46S,
Points allotted on the basis of first, 3 points; second, 2 points; third, 30.1 – 38
1 point. Where points are equal, the highest number of first prizes
will decide award. BC05 – EXTRA STRONG BLACK & COLOURED FLEECE, 40S &
Eligible Classes: SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07, SK08, SK10, STRONGER, 38.1 & BROADER
SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34,
SK39 - SK42
PRIZE: RASV SASH BC06 – BEST SAMPLE BLACK & COLOURED LAMBS' WOOL,
450GRMS, ANY COUNT/MICRON
SK47S – MOST VALUABLE SKIRTED FLEECE
All skirted fleeces will be automatically entered into this competition.
Eligible Classes: SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07, SK08, SK10, BC07S – CHAMPION BLACK AND COLOURED FLEECE
SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25 - SK34, Eligible Classes: BC01 - BC05
SK39 - SK42 PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH BC08S – MOST SUCCESSFUL BLACK & COLOURED
EXHIBITOR
Points allotted on the basis of first, 3 points; second, 2 points; third,
1 point. Where points are equal, the highest number of first prizes
will decide award.
Eligible Classes: BC01 - BC06
PRIZE: RASV SASH
9VICTORIAN DISTRICT FLEECE DS10 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - NORTH
EASTERN/MURRAY VALLEY DISTRICT
CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
ENTRY FEES: $0.00 Donated, $0.00 Member, $0.00 Non-Member DS11 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - NORTHERN
DISTRICT
Delivery PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
Delivery Dates: 1 May 2018 until 15 August 2018 DS12 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - WESTERN/SOUTH
WESTERN DISTRICT
Deliver to: PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
Royal Melbourne Show Fleece Competition
Australian Wool Handlers
Frederick Street DS13 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - GOULBURN
Brooklyn VIC 3012 VALLEY RIVERINA DISTRICT
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
OR
Fleece Competition Coordinator DS14 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE -
Gate 5, RASV MIDLANDS/CENTRAL & UPPER GOULBURN DISTRICT
Epsom Rd PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
Melbourne Showgrounds
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
DS15S – CHAMPION DISTRICT FLEECE
Eligible Classes: DS01 - DS14
An Exhibit Card must be placed inside each fleece bag
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
Collection
Fleece Collection Dates: 15 October 2018 until 31 October 2018.
Please call the RASV on 9281 7444 to arrange the pick up time. OTHER AWARDS
Collect in person from: FL01S – POLWARTH SHEEP BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION OF
Fleece Competition Coordinator AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA BRANCH) PERPETUAL CHALLENGE
Gate 5, RASV Awarded to the most attractive Polwarth fleece in the Show. To be
Melbourne Showgrounds, eligible for this trophy, ram fleeces must not weigh less than 4.9kg
Epsom Rd and ewe fleeces no less than 3.4kg.
Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Eligible Classes: SK22, SK23
PRIZE: 1ST TROPHY SUPPORTED BY POLWARTH SHEEP
DS01 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - GIPPSLAND BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA
DISTRICT/PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT BRANCH)
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
The Trophy will be inscribed with the winner's name
DS02 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - WIMMERA DISTRICT FL02S – THE HENRY W. HOPKINS MEMORIAL AWARD
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH The award is for the highest points and can be drawn from either
the skirted fleece or lambs' wool classes.
Eligible Classes: LB01 - LB09, SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07,
DS03 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - NORTH SK08, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16 - SK19, SK22, SK23, SK25
EASTERN/MURRAY VALLEY DISTRICT - SK34, SK39 - SK42, BC01 - BC06
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH PRIZE: TROPHY SUPPORTED BY MR DOUG HOPKINS TO BE
AWARDED TO A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR AS AN
DS04 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - NORTHERN DISTRICT ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD.
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH FL03S – MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN SHOW
Awarded to the most successful exhibitor of the Show, drawn from
DS05 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - WESTERN/SOUTH either the skirted fleece or lambs' wool classes.
WESTERN DISTRICT Eligible Classes: LB01 - LB09, SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK07,
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH SK08, SK10, SK11, SK13, SK14, SK16, SK16 - SK19, SK22,
SK23, SK25 - SK34, SK39 - SK42, BC01 - BC06
DS06 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - GOULBURN VALLEY FL04S – MOST VALUABLE COMMERCIAL FLEECE
RIVERINA DISTRICT PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
DS07 – CHAMPION MERINO FLEECE - MIDLANDS/CENTRAL &
UPPER GOULBURN DISTRICT
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
DS08 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - GIPPSLAND/PORT
PHILLIP DISTRICT
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
DS09 – CHAMPION NON-MERINO FLEECE - WIMMERA
DISTRICT
PRIZE: 1ST RASV SASH
10The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Show means the Royal Melbourne Show.
Limited Showgrounds means the Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road,
ABN 66 006 728 785 Ascot Vale, Victoria and includes without limitation all areas owned,
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS used, rented or leased by RASV.
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION Steward means a person occupying or acting in the position of
steward.
Definitions
Venue means the site or location at which the Event is held.
The following definitions apply unless the context requires otherwise.
Veterinary Surgeon means a veterinary surgeon appointed by
Agent includes any person, agent, association or corporation RASV.
engaged by or on behalf of the Exhibitor and any person acting or
purporting to act on the Exhibitor's behalf (including any person who Interpretation
is an invitee of the Exhibitor and regardless of whether the person is Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
remunerated or not). The following rules apply unless the context requires otherwise.
Assistant Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in (a) The singular includes the plural and conversely.
the position of Assistant Chief Steward of a section. (b) A gender includes all genders.
Body includes any society, organisation or body within or outside (c) If a word or phrase is defined, its other grammatical forms
Australia having similar objects to RASV and, without limitation, have a corresponding meaning.
includes: (d) A reference to a person, corporation, trust, partnership,
Royal Agricultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc; unincorporated body or other entity includes any of them.
Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland; (e) A reference to a Regulation is a reference to a Regulation of
Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia; these Regulations.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; (f) A reference to a Regulation, rule or condition of entry
Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania; is to the regulation, rule or condition of entry as amended,
Royal National Capital Agricultural Society; varied, supplemented, novated or replaced, except to the
Royal Agricultural Society of WA; and extent prohibited by these Regulations.
any breed association or society recognised by RASV. (g) A reference to a right or obligation of any two or more
Business Day means a week day on which banks in Melbourne are persons confers that right, or imposes that obligation, as the
open for business. case may be, jointly and severally.
Chief Executive Officer means a person occupying or acting in the In the event of an inconsistency between the Regulations and a
position of Chief Executive Officer of RASV. Schedule, the Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency
unless otherwise provided.
Chief Steward means the person occupying or acting in the
position of Chief Steward of a section. Exemptions
Closing Date means the date and time set out in the Relevant RASV may, by notice in writing, exempt an Exhibit or an Exhibitor
Schedule after which entries for the Event will not be accepted by from one or more of the obligations or requirements contained in
RASV. these Regulations.
Drug has the meaning set out in the Relevant Schedule. Consents or Approvals
Event includes competition and class and without limitation Where the doing of any act, matter or thing under these Regulations
includes any event listed in a Schedule. Event also includes the is dependent upon the consent or approval of a person or is within
period of bump-in and bump-out for the Event and the period of the the discretion of a person, the consent or approval may be given
Event competition. or discretion may be exercised conditionally or unconditionally or
withheld by the person in its absolute discretion and without giving
Entry Form means an entry form (or online equivalent) supplied by or assigning any reason for it.
RASV for an Event.
ENTRIES
Event Participant includes judges, stewards, contractors,
spectators, Exhibitors and all persons present at the Venue during Requirements for entering an Event
the Event. An entry to an Event must be:
Exhibit means the animal, person or item entered into an Event (a) submitted on an Entry Form;
by an Exhibitor. (b) acknowledged by a physical signature or electronic
authorisation by the Exhibitor or, if the Exhibitor is less than
Exhibitor means the owner of the Exhibit, and if the owner is
18 years of age, acknowledged by the Exhibitor's parent or
less than 18 years of age, the parent or guardian of the owner who
guardian;
signs the Entry Form.
(c) fully paid for as set out in the Relevant Schedule;
Inspector means a person described as such in the Regulations. (d) submitted before the Closing Date to RASV's Registered
Judge means a person appointed by RASV to judge an Event. Office or electronic service; and
Motor Vehicle includes a truck, trailer, horse float and stock (e) Any Exhibit entered into an Event must be disease free and
transporter but does not include a caravan. in good health and condition.
RASV means The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Warranty
(ACN 006 728 785). The Exhibitor represents and warrants to RASV that the
Regulations means: information set out on the Entry Form is complete, accurate and
RASV’s General Regulations For All Competitions; not misleading in any way.
the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out in the Relevant Rules and Regulations
Schedule; and An entry is subject to the:
the rules, regulations and conditions of entry set out on the Entry (a) Regulations; and
Form for the Event. (b) Relevant Schedule.
Relevant Schedule means the Schedule which applies to the Entries subject to Rules and Regulations
particular Event in which the Exhibitor has submitted or proposes
to submit an entry in accordance with these Regulations. Upon submission of an entry in accordance with Regulation 0, the
Exhibitor agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and conditions
Review Committee means a committee appointed under Regulation referred to in Regulation 0 and to ensure that each Agent of the
0. Exhibitor complies with those rules, regulations and conditions. An
Schedule means a Schedule of events and prizes issued by RASV act or omission of an Agent of an Exhibitor may be deemed by
and without limitation, a reference to a Schedule includes a RASV to be the act or omission of the Exhibitor.
reference to the rules, regulations and conditions set out in the Altered Entries
Schedule.
Subject to the discretion of RASV an entry may not be altered after
the Closing Date.
11Number of Entries EXHIBIT TICKET
RASV may restrict the number of entries in any Event. Subject to the Relevant Schedule, RASV will issue an exhibit
Limit on entry into multiple Ordinary Classes ticket for an Exhibit unless it otherwise determines. The Exhibitor or
an Agent must produce the exhibit ticket upon a request from RASV
Subject to the Relevant Schedule, an Exhibit must not be entered in or a Steward.
more than one Ordinary Class. Should any Exhibit be sought to be
entered in more than one Ordinary Class, the Exhibit will only CONDUCT OF EXHIBITORS AND AGENTS
compete in the Ordinary Class in which the Exhibit's or the Compliance with rules and regulations
Exhibitor's name first appears in RASV's Catalogue unless RASV Where an Exhibit and/or Exhibitor and/or an Agent fail to comply
otherwise directs. For the purposes of this Regulation, with any of the Regulations, RASV may impose one or more of the
Sweepstakes, Special Classes, Trophy Classes and following penalties on the Exhibit or Exhibitor or both of them:
Championships are not an Ordinary Class. ‘Ordinary Class',
(a) disqualification;
‘Sweepstakes', ‘Special Class', ‘Trophy Class' and ‘Championship'
(b) suspension;
have the meaning given in the Relevant Schedule.
(c) a fine;
ENTRY AND NOMINATION FEES (d) order the Exhibit or the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees
The entry fee and, if applicable, the nomination fee, become the and Agents be removed from the Showgrounds; or
property of RASV on receipt by RASV and, without limitation, the (e) any other penalty.
entry fee and, if applicable, nomination fee paid in respect of an
Without limiting the above, RASV may forfeit an award, and upon
entry which is withdrawn or which does not satisfy the requirements
forfeiture, the Exhibitor must return any ribbon, money, prize card or
for entry or conditions of eligibility will not be refunded.
other evidence of that award to RASV within seven days after
DOCUMENTS FOR PRESENTATION WHILST AT THE SHOWGROUNDS receiving notification of the forfeiture. Nothing in this Regulation
Animal Registration papers, AAR microchip papers, show-jumping limits Regulation 0.
performance cards and birth certificates, or certified photocopies Compliance with directions
thereof, are not required to be submitted to RASV or to accompany (a) The Exhibitor and/or Agent must fully comply with the
an Application for Entry. Such documentation will be required to be directions and requests of RASV. Without limitation,
on hand whilst the Exhibitor and the Exhibits are on the Showground directions and requests of RASV may apply to the Exhibit,
(if the Application for Entry specifies such documentation is required) the Exhibitor, the Agent, the conditions of the Event, the
and must be produced upon request for perusal by the Chief Steward conduct of the Exhibitor, the conduct of the Event, the
or other RASV authorised person. Failure to produce such conduct of the Agent, the decision of the Judge, or the award
documents if requested will result in the Exhibit being ineligible for the of prizes.
Event. (b) Without limiting Regulation 0(a), upon a request from RASV,
OWNERSHIP OF EXHIBITS an Exhibitor and/or Agent must make a statutory declaration
Ownership on entry in the form and with respect to matters RASV in its discretion
requires.
At the time RASV receives the Entry Form for entry to an Event; the (c) Without limiting Regulation 0(a), upon a request from RASV,
Exhibit entered into that Event by the Exhibitor must be the property an Exhibitor and/or Agent must submit his or her Exhibit for
of the Exhibitor or held by the Exhibitor under a written lease in inspection by a Veterinary Surgeon.
existence at that time.
Statements
Ownership on judging
The Exhibitor and/or Agent must not make a statement regarding
At the time of judging an Event, each Exhibit entered into that Event an Exhibit, which in the opinion of RASV, is fraudulent, false,
by an Exhibitor must be the property of the Exhibitor or be held by erroneous, misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.
the Exhibitor under a written lease in existence at that time. An
Exhibit which is not the property of the Exhibitor or held by the Tampering
Exhibitor under a written lease in existence at the time of judging An Exhibit must not be or have been tampered with or otherwise
will be ineligible for the Event. improperly dealt with by an Exhibitor.
Ineligibility for Event Unacceptable Behaviour
An Exhibit which is not the property of the Exhibitor or held by the RASV is committed to providing a fair and equitable Venue for all
Exhibitor under a written lease in existence both at the time RASV participants, free from all forms of harassment, bullying and violence.
receives the Entry Form and at the time of judging will be ineligible The following behaviours will not be tolerated and may result in the
for the Event. event participant/Exhibitor being removed from the competition
EXHIBITION OF EXHIBITS Venue and/or disqualified from the competition and formal
procedures initiated:
Grounds for not exhibiting an animal
(a) violence;
The Exhibitor must not withdraw an Exhibit from an Event, and an (b) bullying;
Exhibit must be exhibited, unless a certificate signed by a veterinary (c) harassment;
surgeon is lodged with RASV certifying that the Exhibit is unable to (d) sexual harassment;
compete for one or more of the following reasons:
(e) unlawful discrimination;
(a) the Exhibit, being an animal, has died;
(f) victimisation.
(b) the Exhibit, being an animal, is unfit to be exhibited due to
injury or disease; Persons breaching acceptable standards of behaviour may be
(c) the Exhibit is ineligible for the Event; or banned from entering future RASV Events and/or the Venue.
(d) some other cause RASV considers reasonable. Animals and livestock
Time for withdrawing an animal Exhibit Unless RASV gives prior written approval, pets, animals or livestock
other than Exhibits must not be brought onto or permitted to enter or
A certificate given under Regulation 0 must be given to RASV:
remain on the Showgrounds.
(a) before the date for admission of the Exhibit to the
Showgrounds (as set out in the Relevant Schedule), if the Mutual Recognition
cause for withdrawal of the Exhibit occurs or arises before RASV may recognise, act upon and enforce any penalty imposed
that date; or by a Body on an Exhibit or Exhibitor or Agent at any time.
(b) otherwise, as soon as possible after the cause for withdrawal Further Proceedings
of the Exhibit occurs or arises.
RASV may conduct further proceedings in relation to any matter
Training or preparing Exhibits or Exhibitors concerning an Exhibitor, an Exhibit, an Agent, a potential Exhibitor,
Exhibitors must not enter into an Event that is to be judged by a or a potential Exhibit, and impose any suspension, fine,
person who has trained or prepared the Exhibitor or Exhibit within disqualification, withdrawal or forfeiture of an award, handicap,
six months of the date of the Event. reprimand, warning or any other penalty, irrespective of whether a
Body has already imposed a penalty on the Exhibitor or the Exhibit
or Agent, or on the potential Exhibitor or the potential Exhibit.
12Reciprocal Arrangements Necropsy
RASV may enter into reciprocal arrangements with a Body in relation If an Exhibit dies while at an Event, RASV may require that a
to any matter concerning an Exhibit, an Exhibitor, an Agent, a necropsy be conducted on the animal. The Exhibitor must allow for
potential Exhibit or a potential Exhibitor. the immediate release of the body to RASV if requested by RASV.
Smoking Veterinary Surgeons
Melbourne Showgrounds is a completely smoke-free venue Where an Exhibitor wishes to engage or consult a veterinary
(effective 1 September 2016). Exhibitors, staff, patrons and surgeon who is not appointed by RASV, the Exhibitor must first
contractors wanting to smoke will need to exit the venue to do so. inform the representative of RASV responsible for the applicable
POWERS OF RASV IN RESPECT TO CONTROL OF THE EVENT livestock section. A Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge and RASV itself
is not required to have regard to or to consider any opinion of a
Power to refuse to accept an Entry, Exhibit or Exhibitor veterinary surgeon so engaged or consulted by the Exhibitor, and
RASV may refuse to accept an entry for an Event, an Exhibit or a decision of a Veterinary Surgeon, a Judge or RASV is final
an Exhibitor or any of them. regardless of whether or not the Exhibitor has engaged or
Power to cancel or alter consulted a veterinary surgeon not appointed by RASV.
RASV may: JUDGING
(a) alter the Closing Date for an Event, or the Closing Date for Interference
receipt of any particular entry; The Exhibitor and Agents of the Exhibitor must not consult,
(b) remove any Exhibit from the Showgrounds or cause any influence or interfere with a Judge or attempt to consult, influence
Exhibit to be removed from the Showgrounds; or interfere with a Judge or do any other thing which may influence
(c) amend an entry for an Event to, without limitation, substitute or interfere with the Judge's freedom of choice or judgment unless
an alternate competition or class for the competition or class it is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule.
in which the Exhibit is or was entered; Unless with the permission of RASV, no Exhibitor or Agent of an
(d) alter the conditions of any Event; Exhibitor may occupy the position of Judge or become in any way
(e) refuse to display an Exhibit; identified with the judging or handling of Exhibits in any class in
(f) rule that an Exhibit or Exhibitor may not compete or is which that person or that person's employers, family members or
ineligible to compete; associates are interested. This does not apply to Stewards.
(g) alter the date, time or place on or at which any Event is Indications of Ownership
scheduled to take place or to be judged;
(h) alter the Judge scheduled to judge any Event; or The Exhibitor, any Agent of the Exhibitor and the Exhibit must not
be equipped with or wear or display anything indicating the
(i) cancel any Event.
ownership of the Exhibit before or during judgment of the Exhibit
The rights set out above apply notwithstanding: unless it is expressly authorised by the Relevant Schedule.
(a) RASV's acceptance of an entry for an Event;
Decision
(b) inclusion of an entry for an Event in the Event Catalogue;
(c) the issue of an exhibit ticket to an Exhibitor or in respect of Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Regulations, the
an Exhibit or an Event; or decision of a Judge as to the merits of the Exhibit and the
Exhibitor or either of them will be final, and the Exhibitor may not
(d) the issue of any other document to an Exhibitor or in respect
protest or appeal the decision.
of an Exhibit or an Event.
Prizes
ILLNESS OF AN ANIMAL
Subject to the Relevant Schedule, a Judge may in his or her
Animal Health Status
opinion:
If the Exhibitor or any Agent of the Exhibitor detects or suspects (a) award a second or third prize in place of a first prize;
any illness amongst any of their Exhibits whilst the Exhibits are at the (b) withhold a prize where a prize should not be awarded;
Showgrounds, the Exhibitor must: (c) where there is a tie for any placing in an Event, award
(a) report this fact immediately to the representative of RASV subsequent placings so that the next placing will be the
responsible for the applicable livestock section (the number of Exhibits already placed plus one (for example, if
Superintendent); two Exhibits tie for first place, award a third for the next
(b) ensure that the Exhibit(s) concerned is/are contained within placing);
the space allocated by RASV for the Exhibit(s), unless (d) where all the prizes offered in an Event have been awarded
advised otherwise by the Superintendent or a member of and a further Exhibit is of sufficient merit to deserve a prize
RASV veterinary panel on duty; and make a reserve number of the further Exhibit; or
(c) where feasible to do so, contain soiled bedding from the (e) give commendations where they are deserved.
Exhibit(s) concerned within the space allocated by RASV for (f) award an Exhibitor more than one prize in any class
the Exhibit(s). where more than one entry is permitted.
The Exhibitor may engage or consult a private veterinary surgeon Disqualifications
in respect to the illness only after the above action has been taken
and only after first consulting with a member of RASV veterinary Where an Exhibit or an Exhibitor is disqualified and the applicable
panel on duty. award is forfeited, RASV may (but is not obliged to) promote the
Exhibit next in order to that prize, whether the Exhibit next in order
Treatment upon illness or injury was awarded a prize or a reserve number. Exhibits next in order,
If an Exhibit is ill or injured, a Veterinary Surgeon may in his or her whether awarded a prize or reserve number, may also be
discretion attend to or treat the Exhibit. The Veterinary Surgeon promoted to the prize next in order.
may do so even in the absence of authority from the Exhibitor, or Prize Cards
contrary to that authority.
The Exhibitor must ensure that prize cards awarded for an Exhibit
Destruction or Removal
are displayed with the Exhibit while it is on exhibition.
Where, in the opinion of a Veterinary Surgeon, an Exhibit should be
PROTESTS AND APPEALS
destroyed or removed from the Showgrounds:
(a) the Veterinary Surgeon or any other person approved by Restricted to Class
RASV may destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Protests and appeals may only be made by Exhibitors with
Showgrounds, or both; or Exhibits in the class to which the protest relates.
(b) RASV may require the Exhibitor to immediately destroy or Protest to Stewards
remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds or both.
The Exhibitor may protest to the Chief Steward of the relevant
All costs and expenses incurred by RASV pursuant to this section in relation to conduct, judging or any other matter relating
Regulation must be reimbursed by the Exhibitor to RASV. Nothing to an Event. A protest must be made in accordance with the
in this Regulation limits Regulation 0. procedures set out in the Relevant Schedule and be received by
the Chief Steward within 24 hours after the conclusion of the
applicable Event.
13Appeal FIRE REGULATIONS
The Exhibitor may appeal against: Flames
(a) a decision made by RASV pursuant to Regulations; or The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not smoke, cook,
(b) a decision of the Chief Steward or if the Chief Steward or heat water by any means whatsoever or use any device
delegates the person to make the decision to the Assistant involving naked flame in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or
Chief Steward, the decision of the Assistant Chief Steward locker.
in relation to a protest under Regulation 0.
Electrical Interference
Form of Appeal
The Exhibitor and any Agent of the Exhibitor must not:
To be an appeal for the purpose of Regulation 0 an appeal made by (a) subject to Regulation 0, use mains powered electrical
the Exhibitor must be: devices in or near any animal pavilion, stall, pen or locker or
(a) in writing setting out in reasonable detail the grounds for the any Exhibit.
appeal; (b) alter or interfere with any electrical wiring, switch, plug or
(b) addressed to: socket whatsoever on the Showgrounds.
The Chief Executive Officer Exceptions
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
Melbourne Showgrounds Nothing in Regulation 0(a) prohibits the use of main powered
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032; electrical appliances which are, in the opinion of RASV, essential
(c) accompanied by a deposit of $200.00 (or such other amount to animal care, or the use of a light-bulb in a locker if the light-bulb
as is notified from time to time by RASV for the purpose of is fitted in the socket provided.
this Regulation 0(c)); and VEHICLE PARKING
(d) received by the Chief Executive Officer by 5 p.m. on the Loading and Unloading
Business Day which is 10 Business Days after the day on
With the prior consent of RASV, Motor Vehicles of an Exhibitor
which the decision the subject of the appeal was made.
or an Agent of an Exhibitor may enter the Showgrounds or any area
Review Committee under RASV control, for the purpose of loading or unloading only.
If an appeal is made in accordance with Regulation 0, the Chief Motor Vehicles must not remain on the Showgrounds, or any area
Executive Officer must appoint a Review Committee comprised of under RASV control, and must be removed immediately upon
three people, being persons who were not part of, and who are completion of loading or unloading.
independent of, the committee or personnel who made the decision Caravans
the subject of the appeal.
Caravans of an Exhibitor or an Agent of an Exhibitor must not enter
Within a reasonable time after receipt by the Chief Executive Officer or remain on the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, for
of an appeal complying with Regulation 0, the Review Committee any purpose, unless in accordance with the prior written consent
will meet to consider the appeal. of RASV.
Proceedings of the Review Committee Tow Away
In considering an appeal, the Review Committee must: Any Motor Vehicle or Caravan entering or remaining on the
(a) give due consideration to the grounds of appeal submitted Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control, in contravention
by the Exhibitor, and to any other evidence submitted by the of the Regulations or of any other parking rules or restrictions, may
Exhibitor; be removed from the Showgrounds, or any area under RASV control,
(b) give the Exhibitor an opportunity to make oral by RASV and stored. Any costs incurred by RASV pursuant to this
representations to the Review Committee; and Regulation must be paid by the Exhibitor.
(c) in its discretion, call for and hear expert opinion. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Notification of Review Committee's decision Release
The Chief Executive Officer will notify the Exhibitor of the Review Entry to, remaining on and using the Showgrounds or any part of
Committee's decision within 48 hours after that decision is notified them by an Exhibitor is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and, to the
by the Review Committee to the Chief Executive Officer. The maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases RASV
decision of the Review Committee is final and the Exhibitor will (which term includes in this clause RASV's officers, employees,
not have any right of appeal in respect of the Review Committee’s members, contractors and agents), from all claims, demands and
decision. liabilities of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or
Forfeiture of deposit illness occurring at the Showgrounds and, without limitation, the
Where an appeal is upheld by the Review Committee, the Exhibitor acknowledges and agrees:
deposit referred to in Regulation 0 will be refunded to the Exhibitor (a) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage,
when or within a reasonable time after the decision of the Review injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibit;
Committee is notified by the Chief Executive Officer to the Exhibitor. (b) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage,
Where an appeal is not upheld by the Review Committee, the injury or illness to or caused by any Exhibitor or any Agent;
deposit referred to in Regulation 0 will be retained by RASV. (c) RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage
ACCOMMODATION to a Motor Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is on the
Showgrounds or in any car park under RASV’s control; and
No obligation to provide Exhibit space or accommodation (d) without limiting Regulations 0(a) and 0(b) above, RASV has
(a) RASV is not obliged to provide space for an Exhibit or no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury or
accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an illness resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat,
Exhibitor. For the purposes of these Regulations, destruction, disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit, or for
"accommodation" includes provision of a space for a person any loss, damage or injury to any personal belongings,
to sleep. equipment or property brought onto the Showgrounds by
(b) Where RASV, in its discretion, allocates space for an Exhibit any person.
or accommodation for an Exhibitor or any Agent of an
Indemnity
Exhibitor, only the allocated areas may be used, and only for
the purpose designated by RASV. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor indemnifies
and keeps indemnified RASV and its officers, employees,
Personal effects
members, contractors and agents from and against all actions,
RASV has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage: claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities
(a) suffered by an Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor using including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for
space provided for an Exhibit or accommodation for an which RASV is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising
Exhibitor or any Agent of an Exhibitor; or from:
(b) caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which (a) loss, damage, injury or illness to any person in connection
is brought onto the Showgrounds by an Exhibitor or any with the Exhibit or the relevant Event;
Agent of an Exhibitor.
14(b) without limiting Regulation 0(a), loss, damage, injury or Photography
illness to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, or any Agent of any (a) The Exhibitor and any Agent acknowledges that they and
other Exhibitor, or to the property of RASV, or its members, their exhibits may be photographed or filmed while at the
or to the general public, or any member of the general public, Venue and that images may be used by RASV for marketing
caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an and promotion.
Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor or any Agent of
the Exhibitor; and Access and Correction
(c) without limiting Regulation 0(a), loss, damage, injury or (a) An Exhibitor may contact RASV if the Exhibitor has a
illness to the Exhibit, or to the Exhibitor or any Agent of any complaint or a query about the information handling
other Exhibitor caused or contributed to by an act or practices of RASV.
omission of an Exhibit or by the transportation, feeding, (b) An Exhibitor may request that RASV remove any personal
housing or exhibiting of an Exhibit. information about that Exhibitor published in connection with
an Exhibit or an Event from RASV’s publications. RASV will,
Removal from Showgrounds to the extent that it can reasonably do so and as soon as is
Without prejudice to any other provision in these Regulations, where reasonably practical, remove such information from the
RASV, its officers, employees, members, contractors or agents relevant publications.
removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the (c) An Exhibitor may access, correct or update personal
Showgrounds, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed information using My RASV at www.rasv.com.au
entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing (d) An Exhibitor may request RASV to provide access to any
the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his personal information held by RASV about the Exhibitor, to
or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and the extent authorised by the Privacy Act and all other
omissions of the Exhibitor. applicable laws. Those laws may not give rise to a right of
ANIMAL OWNER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE access to all information or in all circumstances.
RASV may arrange owner's liability insurance cover for Exhibitors of (e) An access request must be made in writing, addressed to:
Exhibits that are animals, and, if RASV does so, the Exhibitor is The Company Secretary
bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by applicable The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
duties of an insured under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road
Details of owner's liability insurance cover arranged by RASV are set Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032
out in the Relevant Schedule.
INFORMATION HANDLING AGENTS
RASV is bound by the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Any person acting or purporting to act as an agent of an Exhibitor is
Act 1988 (Cth) and other applicable laws governing privacy. deemed to have given RASV a warranty of his or her authority to
so act, and RASV is not required to make any inquiry as to that
Collection of Personal Information authority.
(a) RASV may collect, hold and use personal information about
Exhibitors, their family members, invitees or Agents. GOVERNING LAW
(b) The types of information that may be collected include These Regulations are governed by the laws of Victoria.
names and contact details, credit card details, qualifications,
results of the Exhibitor’s entry into the relevant Event and
any reprimand, fine, disqualification, withdrawal of an award
or penalty imposed on the Exhibitor in connection with entry
of the Exhibit in the relevant Event. Information may also be
collected from other Bodies relating to the Exhibitor’s entry
into events held by that Body including, without limitation,
reprimands, fines, disqualifications, withdrawals of awards
or penalties imposed.
(c) Personal information is collected for the purpose of
administration of Events and the Show, as well as related
purposes including, without limitation, promoting the Events
and the Show, maintenance of records of information
relevant to qualifications for future events, maintenance of
health and safety records in relation to Events, applicable
insurance cover for Events and making claims under
RASV’s insurance for incidents which involve an Exhibitor
and occur during an Event.
(d) Personal information may also be used for the purpose of
informing Exhibitors about other events and services. RASV
may send an Exhibitor publications and information about
other events and services unless the exhibitor indicates to
RASV that the Exhibitor does not want to receive such
publications or information.
Sharing of Personal Information
(a) RASV may share information which has been collected by
RASV under Regulation 0 with other organisations and
service providers to assist in administering the Events and
the Show, including co-sponsors of Events and health
service providers, indemnity or insurance providers or other
Bodies, or any entity that may subsequently administer the
Event.
(b) RASV may also publish winners details on its websites or
publications or disclose information about an Exhibitor to the
media for the purpose of publishing articles on the
Exhibitor’s participation in the Event, unless the Exhibitor
has requested that the Exhibitor’s personal information not
be published or disclosed for these purposes.
(c) RASV may also disclose information if otherwise required or
authorised by law.
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