Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan Randy Barnes Kayla Verbeek (906)-399-1628 - Friday, June 18th - Sunday, June 20th, 2021

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Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan Randy Barnes Kayla Verbeek (906)-399-1628 - Friday, June 18th - Sunday, June 20th, 2021
Friday, June 18th – Sunday, June 20th, 2021
Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan

                      Judge:
                   Randy Barnes

                       Contact:
                   Kayla Verbeek
                   (906)-399-1628
            lbmemorialupclassic@gmail.com
Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic
                    Rules & Regulations

1. Eligibility: This show is sanctioned by MI Shows Points and is open to all
   youth from any state that are between the ages of 8 and 21 as of January
   1st, 2021. All cattle must be solely owned by the exhibitor making the
   entry. All animals MUST be shown by the exhibitor that is on their
   registration papers and by whom they are entered under for the show in
   order for MI Show points to be counted. The Heifer show is an open show
   with no age restrictions.

2. Entries: Entry fees are a non-refundable $40 for each animal
   entered. Entries must be made online ONLY and must be submitted on or
   before June 1, 2021. T-shirts will be included with all entries made
   on/before the June 1st deadline. Late entries are $60 per head and will not
   be guaranteed a T-shirt. Late entries will be accepted up until the end of
   the designated check-in times. You can register at the following link.
   https://form.jotform.com/210517506855153

3. Check-In: Check-in of cattle will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, and
   5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for heifers on Saturday. Exhibitor packets will be
   distributed at check in. Registrations must be present at check-in. All
   registered cattle must have tattoos that correspond with the registration
   papers. All steers, market heifers, and commercial heifers will be weighed
   at check-in. Registration applications, faxes or photocopies will not be
   accepted. Only original registration papers or digital registrations will be
   accepted. All animals not matching the registration paper have the
   opportunity to show in the commercial heifer class or the crossbred market
   steer class. Market heifers that wish to show in the Market Show as well as
   the Heifer Show must be entered and pay entry fees twice, one for each
   show. There will be no re-weighs. Heifers do not have to be checked in
   prior to showmanship on Saturday. All cattle must be removed from the
   UPSF by 8 p.m. on Sunday June 20th.

4. Once checked in, animals are NOT allowed to leave the grounds. Unless
   approved by the show committee. If any animals are removed from the
   grounds without prior approval from the show committee the animal will
   be disqualified.
5. Exhibitors have to clean their own stall in the barn before leaving. You
   are also responsible to clean up your fitting area outside. Failure to do so
   will result in a $50 fine and/or not being welcomed back to future shows. No
   cattle are permitted in the barn until 12:00 p.m. on Friday. This is subject to
   change due to Coronavirus and state regulations.

6. Facility Rules: Fans will NOT be allowed behind the cattle or in the aisles.
   They MUST be suspended overhead. Maximum of one fan per three head
   of cattle allowed. Electrical power is limited; we encourage the use of
   generators, but they will not be allowed in barns. Dogs are NOT permitted
   in the facility at any time during the event, with the exception of service
   animals. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

7. Showmanship: All exhibitors are welcome to participate in
   showmanship. Showmanship will be conducted Saturday after the
   conclusion of the Market show with 30 minutes in between. Participants
   can sign up for showmanship during check-in on Friday for $5 or
   Saturday morning before the market show in the show office. There is
   no cost for Pee Wee showmanship participants. The order will start with
   pee wee showmanship followed by Seniors (18-21) Intermediate (15-17)
   Junior (12-14) and Beginners (8-11). Exhibitors MUST show their own
   animal or will be disqualified.

8. Grooming Regulations: use of false tail heads or the adding of hair is
   prohibited. NO FORCED administration of fluids to create gut fill will be
   allowed. Violation will result in the disqualification of the entry and the
   exhibitor, along with any other entries the exhibitor has for the show. Fitting
   of animals is the showman’s choice.

9. Dangerous Animals: Animals must be under control of the exhibitor at all
   times. Removal of an animal deemed dangerous will be at discretion of the
   show committee. If an animal gets loose three times in the show ring and
   or makeup area, the exhibitor and the animal will be excused from the
   ring/make-up area.

10. Responsibility: The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show
   committee, show, and The U.P. State Fairgrounds are not responsible or
   liable, either directly or indirectly, for any injury to animals, or death
   thereof. The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee shall
not be responsible or liable, either directly or indirectly, for any loss or
   damage to personal property, or for personal injuries suffered on the
   premises in connection with the show.

11. Photography Release: All pictures or videos that are captured by the
   Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee may be used by the
   Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee for promotional or
   other consideration. Completing the entry form constitutes a full release to
   the Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee of official
   pictures or videos of you or your animal’s likeness.

12. Disputes/Protests: To file a formal dispute or protest one must pay $100
   and fill out a dispute/protest form in the show office. Resolution of all
   disputes and protests are the responsibility of the show committee.

13. COVID regulations: Every exhibitor will have to sign a release form at the
   time of packet pick up. You will not receive the exhibitor packet unless this
   form is signed and on file. The fairgrounds and the show committee will not
   be responsible for anyone who falls ill due to attending the show. Attending
   the show will be at your own risk. Masks MUST be worn in the show ring,
   make up area, and in the main arena building. The show committee
   and fairgrounds will be allowed to change/release new rules regarding the
   COVID regulations if it is necessary.

14. The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic is sanctioned with the MI
   Shows Points Program and will be abiding by their guidelines.

15. All rules are subject to change if necessary at the sole discretion of the
   show committee.

                            Health Requirements
1. All Cattle must be dehorned if the horn length is greater than two inches.

2. Cattle that are infected with a communicable disease may not be brought to
   the show. To meet the health standards required to show, animals need to
   be free of illness including but not limited to: Clinical signs of respiratory
   disease (watery eyes, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, excessive
slobbering,) Active ringworm and/or warts, and any identifiable external
   parasites.
3. Evidence of surgical, conformation or any other unethical alterations will
   result in the animal and exhibitor being disqualified from competition.

4. Castration procedure must be completely healed showing no signs of
   swelling, discharge or decay.

5. All cattle participating in the 2021 Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic
   must be tagged with an official electronic identification (RFID) tag approved
   by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.

6. Health Certificates are required for out-of-state cattle and must comply
   with the State of Michigan health requirements.

7. Animals not meeting these standards are to be removed from the facility
   immediately upon notification to the exhibitor and/or parents to retain
   his/her ability to exhibit in future shows.

                           TB Test Requirements
   All Michigan cattle participating in the 2021 Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P.
   Classic must have an RFID tag. Neither an official USDA alphanumeric
   metal ear tag nor an official breed registry tattoo will be accepted in place
   of an RFID tag. Please refer to the Michigan Department of Agriculture &
   Rural Development website for the most up to date requirements at
   www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo. All Michigan Cattle regardless of the
   age must meet one of the following requirements with respect to TB testing:

      1. Cattle from herds WITH verified wildlife risk mitigation action plan –
         NO TB testing is required, but a movement permit is required.

      2. Cattle from herd WITHOUT a verified wildlife risk mitigation action
         plan – A negative individual TB test within 60 days and movement
         permit is required.

      3. If you are unsure about the TB test requirements for your area please
         consult the MDARD website or call 517-373-1077.
Out-of-State Cattle must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary
   health certificate that lists the animal’s official identification EXACTLY
   as it appears on the animal.

1. Official identification is either a USDA alphanumeric metal ear tag OR an
   official electronic identification tag (RFID Tag) OR an official breed registry
   tattoo that is unique to that individual and corresponds exactly to the tattoo
   identification number on official breed registration papers.

2. Fair tags, bangle tags, tattoos that do not match registration papers, and
   tattoos in non-registered cattle are NOT official identification.

3. For questions regarding requirements to move cattle into Michigan Call the
   Michigan Department of Agriculture 517-373-1077.

                                  Market Show
   Show Order: Angus, AOB, Charolais, Composite Charolais, Chi, Hereford,
   Maine, Maintainer, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, Simm Solution,
   Market Heifer and Crossbred. Cattle will be shown by breed and then
   broken down by weight.

   Registration Requirements: All steers entered in a specific breed must
   be registered solely in the name of the youth exhibitor with their respective
   national breed association. Registration papers must be presented at
   check- in. All steers must be tattooed and tattoos must correspond to the
   registration papers. All steers will abide by guidelines for registry as
   established by the respective national breed association. Registered, low
   percentage steers that are dual registered can show with only one breed
   and must be entered as such. Shorthorn Plus division includes
   all “appendix” registered shorthorns with 50% or greater Shorthorn as well
   as registered Durham Red.

   Market Heifers: Market Heifers will be shown by weight. Market heifers
   may be shown in breeding classes but have to be registered separately for
   each.
Heifer Show
The heifer show on Sunday is an open show. Animals must meet the
                       age requirements.

Show Order: Commercial, Angus, AOB, Charolais, Composite Charolais,
Chi, Hereford, Maine, Maintainer, Shorthorn, and Shorthorn Plus,
Simmental, and Simm Solution. Heifers will be shown by breed from
youngest to oldest based on registration papers, except for commercial
heifers, which will be shown by weight.

Eligibility: Heifers must have a birthdate after September 1, 2019 to be
eligible to show.

Registration Requirements: All heifers entered in a specific breed must
be registered solely in the name of the exhibitor with their respective
national breed association. Registration papers must be presented at
check- in. All breeding heifers must be tattooed and tattoos
must correspond to the registration papers. All heifers will abide by
guidelines for registry as established by the respective national breed
association. Registered, low percentage heifers that are dual registered
can show with only one breed and must be entered as such. Shorthorn
Plus division includes all “appendix” registered shorthorns with 50% or
greater Shorthorn as well as registered Durham Red.

Bred and Owned: Any heifer or market animal that is Bred and Owned by
the exhibitor may participate in this show. Only registered animals are
eligible, no crossbred/commercial animals. Animals MUST be bred and
owned by the exhibitor. The show will run simultaneously with the regular
heifer and market show. After each breed champion selection and overall
champion selection, a bred and owned will be selected if the champion or
reserve do not qualify. No extra entry fee is necessary; just check the box
on the entry form if your animal is Bred and Owned.

                         Breed Requirements
    For the following breeds, the animal must meet the percentage
  requirements listed below. If less than 4 animals in one breed they
                         may show as AORB.
Angus Heifer & Steer: Purebred Angus Registration Papers
Charolais Heifer: Purebred Registration papers
Char Composite Heifer & Steer: Charolais Registration Papers & Color
Requirements
Chi Heifer & Steer: All registration papers issued by the ACA
Hereford Heifer & Steer: Purebred Hereford Registration Papers
Limousin Heifer & Steer: Purebred Limousin Registration Papers
Maine Heifer & Steer: 75%- Maine Registration Papers (Brown)
Mainetainer Heifer and Steer: 25%-74% All registration papers issued by
the Maine Association.
Shorthorn Heifer & Steer: 15/16 – Shorthorn Registration Papers
Shorthorn Plus Heifer & Steer: Minimum 50% - Shorthorn Plus
Registration Papers
Purebred Simmental Heifer & Steer: 7/8 or greater Simmental
Registration Papers
Percentage Simmental Heifer & Steer: Minimum 50% but no greater than
7/8 Simmental Registration Papers.
AORB- Any animal that does not meet the above requirements but
possesses a valid breed registration paper.
Any Other Registered Breeds and Commercial/ Market Division: The
AOB division will include all breeds not listed in the “showtimes and order”
section. Market animals that are not registered will be shown in the
crossbred steer or market heifer or commercial heifer division. Crossbred
steers and market heifers will be shown by weight.

           By completing entry to this show, exhibitors and their
       families/guests are agreeing to all rules in this entry packet as
        well as any additional rules that the show committee, facility
                 staff, or show officials deem as necessary.

      Interested in Sponsorship? Please contact Kayla Verbeek
        at lbmemorialupclassic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook
             page: Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic

     All Entries will be accepted through our online form:
          https://form.jotform.com/210517506855153
Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic Schedule

Friday, June 18th, 2021

         12:00 pm - Arrival on grounds, barn open for stalling
         2:00 pm – 6:00pm - Check in for steers and heifers -
         final check in for market animals

Saturday, June 19th, 2021

         9:00 am - Market Show Begins

         Steer and Heifer Showmanship begins 30 min after the
         conclusion of Market Show

         5:00 pm – 7:00pm - Final Check in for Heifers or
         beginning immediately after showmanship.

Sunday, June 20th, 2021

         9:00 am - Heifer Show Begins

         8:00 pm – all cattle must be removed from grounds.
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