Louisiana Junior Show Circuit - Show Lambs, Pigs, Goats - LJSC

LJSC Rules and Regulations

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Purpose:
The purpose of the Louisiana Junior Show Circuit (LJSC)is:
to further the education and cooperation of young people who are enrolled in 4H and FFA and are interested in livestock projects.
to promote the welfare of the Louisiana livestock industry
to provide opportunities for youth to acquire life skills such as: knowledge, responsibility, decision making, public speaking, and leadership through hands-on education and practice behavior that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society.

Age requirements:
LJSC members must be 7-19 years of age and must meet all of the requirements of the State Fair of Louisiana

Membership and Dues:
In order to be considered as an active member, the exhibitor must turn in their completed Membership Form and pay their dues of $10 per exhibitor. In order to receive points at a show, the exhibitor must be an active member prior to the beginning of the show. MEMBERS MUST SHOW IN THREE (3) LJSC SANCTIONED SHOWS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR YEAR-END AWARDS.

Eligibility for Points:
The exhibitor must be an active member of the LJSC prior to the beginning of the show in order to receive points for that show.

Animals must be entered and shown by the individual LJSC member for the points to be accumulated in the member's name. The only exception is if the exhibitor has more than one animal in the same market class -- in this case, the animal may be shown by another members for points.

Point System:

Market Points:
All animals will be placed in each class at LJSC shows so that the points can be determined.
A member can not show an animal they do not own for LJSC points.

Members will receive points on their top two animals in each specie. (Example: If a members shows 4 pigs and 3 lambs at the show, then the only points that will count are the points received for the top two pigs and the top two lambs.)

Market Points will be determined by the following table:

# of animals in class	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th
1-2 animals	30	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3-5 animals	40	30	20	10	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6-10 animals	45	40	35	30	25	20	10	5*	5*	5*	-	-	-
11-15 animals	50	45	40	35	30	25	20	10	5*	5*	5*	5*	5*
16-20 animals	55	50	45	40	35	30	25	20	10	5*	5*	5*	5*
21-25 animals	60	55	50	45	40	35	30	25	20	10	5*	5*	5*
26-30 animals	65	60	55	50	45	40	35	30	25	20	10	5*	5*

*5 points will be given to every animal in the class from this place to last.

The Grand Champion Animal will receive 30 points more than the first place animal in the largest class. The Reserve Champion Animal will receive 20 points more than the first place animal in the largest class.

Showmanship Points:

Placing	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th
Points	100	90	80	70	60	50	40	30	20	10*	10*

*10 points will be given to each member from this place to last.

Division Champions will receive 10 extra points.
Junior Division - 9-11 years old
Intermediate Division - 12-14 years old
Senior Division - 15 years and older

The Grand Champion Showman will receive 30 extra points
The Reserve Champion Showman will receive 20 extra points.

Rewards and Benefits

Year-End Awards:
The LJSC will present awards for the top ten market animals and the top five showmen in each specie. In the event of a tie, the following tie-breakers will determine the placings:
1. Number of Shows Attended
2. Number of Animals Exhibited
3. Coin Flip

Benefits:
LJSC members will receive an LJSC Newsletter three times per year. This publication will contain a calendar of upcoming events and articles written by board members and others in the livestock industry with Louisiana needs in mind.

The LJSC will maintain a website (http://ljsc.org) to keep its members up-to-date on current events and points.

Animal Welfare Statement
Every animal exhibited at a LJSC sanctioned show shall, at all times, be treated humanely and with dignity, respect, and compassion. The standard by which conduct or treatment shall be measured is that a reasonable person, informed and experienced in generally accepted livestock exhibition training procedures or veterinary standards, would determine cruel, abusive, or inhumane. (Show Manager has the final decision on disqualifying individuals who do not observe these standards).

LJSC Disclaimer of Responsibility of Show Participants:
1.) Show management is responsible for the condition of the show premises, including the arena and stalling areas, the conduct and competence of show employees, and other representatives; implementation of show activities and events; and other aspects of their show.

2.) LJSC does not assume or accept duty or responsibility for safety at a sanctioned show in regard to participants or any other third parties or for the livestock or other property thereof.

3.) As an express condition of the privilege to participate at LJSC sanctioned shows or events, each member of the LJSC, their families, third parties, and all participants assume the risks of participation, and release and discharge the LJSC, its officers, directors, representatives, and employees from any and all liability, whenever or however arising, as to personal injury, or property damage occurring as a result of participation in an event conducted by the sanctioned show on the show grounds thereof.

LJSC Disclaimer of Responsibility for Actions Taken by Board of Directors:
As an express condition of the privilege to participate at LJSC sanctioned shows or events, each member of the LJSC, their families and associates, agree to hold harmless the LJSC, its officers, directors, and employees from and against all claims, losses, demands, obligations, causes of action and law suits and all damages (including punitive and exemplary damages), liabilities (including strict
liability), fines, penalties, judgments, costs (including settlement cost), and expenses associated therewith (including the payment of reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements) (hereafter electively called Damages) to the extent that damages arise out of:

1.) The failure of the member or his family or associates to comply with the terms and conditions of these rules and regulations

2.) Action taken by the LJSC, its officers, directors or employees involving the member or his or her family or associates

(3) Actions taken by the management of a sanctioned show toward the member or his or her family or associates.

LJSC Sanctioned Show Considerations:
1.) All showmanship participants will be placed at LJSC sanctioned shows so points may be determined.

2.) All market animals will be placed at LJSC sanctioned shows so points may be determined.

3.) Sanctioned shows shall collect one dollar ($1) per animal and one dollar ($1) per showmanship participant. These fees will be sent to the LJSC along with the official show placings within 10 days of the show.