Teacher/Supervisor Information Pack

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1 Supported by Teacher/Supervisor Information Pack Welcome to the Schools Trail The Tesco Schools Trail initiative is filled to the brim with fun and educational things to see and do. New stops have been added to the trail and exciting new attractions to the Show. To add to this educational field trip, booklets for 3-7 years and 8 years and over have been produced to provide a detailed guide to each zone. The junior and senior packs are available on the Balmoral Show website on the Schools Zone page. They can be completed before they attend the Show or after the visit has been completed. You will be automatically entered in the Tesco for Schools and Clubs competition. Your school could win 20,000 vouchers that can be used towards computer, sports or electrical equipment for your school. Below you will find details on the various zones to visit and also some other areas and attractions that you may wish to check out. Remember to ask your group to stay together and to be really quiet when they are close to the animals, especially the horses! They are easily spooked! Have a great day at the Show.

2 Schools Trail Zones Zone 1 The s As you enter the showground s you will see the s on your left. At the Show you will see lots of different breeds including Clydesdales, Connemara Ponies, Miniature Horses and Children s Ponies being judged. Before the horses are judged their owners groom them, plait their manes and tails and the Clydesdales even get their hooves painted! Zone 2 - McDonalds Walk straight up the showground s and when you get to the Finning machinery stand turn left and then right and McDonald s are on your right. McDonald s are a major supporter of the Northern Ireland beef industry and work closely with local farmers. You can visit their interactive stand to learn more about their suppliers and the story of their food from the field right through to when they serve it in the restaurant. Zone 3 NI Good Food Pavilion Opposite McDonald s stand you will find the NI Good Food Pavilion. Do you know how many senses you have? We usually use our TASTE sense when eating and drinking but in the NI Good Food Pavilion, you can test all your senses! Come along and try The Taste Adventure where you can TOUCH, TASTE, SMELL, SEE and LISTEN to lots of exciting foods, all made in Northern Ireland! The children will receive their very own Taste Passport as a prize for doing so well! Zone 4 Kids Zone Exit the pavilion and walk straight ahead to the Kids Zone. In this area you will find bunji trampolines, a simulator and other kids entertainment such as the Children s Farm. In the farm you will see miniature ponies and donkeys, rabbits, pups, lambs, kids and even eggs hatching! The children can pet and feed the animals as well as get their faces painted. Zone 5 Ulster Bank Exit the children s farm and turn left and visit the Ulster Bank stand. Look out for Henry Hippo! Other things to see and do in this area: Falconry Display static display in Arena Display Area. Shows twice daily. Equestrian Stunt Team - Cossack trick riding and medieval jousting Shows twice daily in the Main Arena Showjumping International and National classes each day in the Main Arena Climbing Wall in Arena Display Area Garden Village - Mr Alexander s Travelling Show magic, juggling, unicycling & illusion shows throughout the day 2

3 Zone 6 - Tesco Walk back towards the McDonalds Media Centre. The Tesco stand is immediately on your right. At the Tesco stand you will be able to sample local products, spin the rickety wheel to win a prize if you are lucky, meet the Tesco team and lots more. Zone 7 United Dairy Farmers (Dale Farm) Opposite the Tesco stand you will see Dale Farm. At the Dale Farm stand you will be able to taste lots of dairy products. You will also learn where they come from and how good they are for your health. Zone 8 Bóthar Exit Dale Farm and turn left and walk towards the Sheep ring. Bóthar are on your left. Bóthar s Kids for Kids pack is a fun way to learn how children live across the developing world. Bóthar helps families by giving them the gift of a goat from which they can sell goat s milk and earn enough money to go to school for the first time! Other things to see and do in this area: Sheep ring this is where all the sheep are judged Pig ring This is where the pigs are judged on Wednesday afternoon and goats on Thursday. Zone 9 - Harberton Hall From Bóthar walk straight ahead past the sheep ring. Harberton Hall is upstairs on your right. In this hall you will see lots of varieties of poultry, pigeons, ducks, rabbits & cavies. You will also be able to see the decorated eggs. Zone 10 Alexander Hall As you exit turn right and then left and left into the Alexander Hall through the Show Office. Here you will be able to see different varieties of pigs, goats, beef cattle and at the rare breeds display you will see some breeds of animals that are now quite rare. Zone 11 Sale Ring Building (Sheep Shearing) Exit by the door you came in and you will see the side of the Sale Ring building in front of you. The entrance is around the corner opposite the Londonderry Hall. This is where you can watch the sheep getting shorn. Sheep are shorn to help them keep cool in the hot summer weather. A sheep s coat is called a fleece. Wool is used in a variety of textiles and can be found woven or knitted. Check the programme for times of competitions. This area can be very busy especially when the championships are taking place so get here in plenty of time. 3

4 Zone 12 Cattle Lawn Exit the sale ring and turn right until you see the Cattle Lawn and turn right. Before the cattle get to the cattle lawn they are washed and brushed to look their very best. They all hope to be a champion animal and win a lovely red rosette. There are many different breeds of cattle on show such as Aberdeen Angus, Hereford and Simmental. On Friday the Dairy cows will be on show. Other things to see and do in the Cattle Lawn: Sheep dog and duck display Thursday afternoon Riding for the disabled display Thursday afternoon Pony rides on Friday from 2.00pm Height Wars on Friday from 4.00pm Zone 13 Safe Food Stand Walk towards the King s Hall and enter by Door 12. Turn right and in a few steps you will see the Safe Food stand (E13) on your left. At the Safe Food stand you will learn about the importance of hand washing especially if you have been out and about. This is a very busy hall, so stay close together. You have now finished the Tesco Schools Trail. We hope you have enjoyed the Show. To get to the Schools Trail exit please go across the hall and leave by door 1 (beside the first aid point) or if you are leaving the Show to go home you can also leave by the main front doors. Programme of Events Wednesday 11 th May 8.30am Arena SJ 1 (National) Allbed Six/Seven year old Championship Harberton Hall Poultry, Pigeons and Eggs sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd Harberton Hall Rabbits and Cavies 9.00am 1 Hunter Horse Classes - commencing with heavy weight sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy Sheep Ring Judging of Hampshire Down and Texel Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 9.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Limousin Cattle 10.00am Sale Ring YFCU Sheep Shearing Competition sponsored by Lister Shearing Equipment Arena SJ 2 (National) The Eventsec Five year old Championship 2 Judging of Brood Mare Classes 10.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Aberdeen Angus Cattle sponsored by Marks & Spencer Judging of Hereford Cattle sponsored by Linden Foods Judging of British Blue Cattle 11.30am Arena SJ 3 (National) - 'WKD' 1.30m Championship 2 Judging of Yearling Classes 1.00pm Arena Equestrian Stunt Team sponsored by Spar Sheep Ring Judging of Charollais Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of British Blonde Cattle, Charolais and Simmental Cattle 1.30pm Sale Ring Sheep Shearing Championship Heats sponsored by Pfizer Ltd 1.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Saler Cattle 4

5 Arena NI School of Falconry Display 2.00pm Arena SJ 4 (International) - The 'P&O Ferries International Two Phase Pig Ring Judging of Large White Pigs sponsored by Dunbia Sheep Ring Judging of the Suffolk Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 2.15pm 1 Hunter Horse Classes continued, sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy 2 Judging of Two-year old Young Stock Horses 2.30pm Pig Ring Judging of Landrace Pigs sponsored by Dunbia 3.00pm Pig Ring Judging of Rare Breed Pigs sponsored by Dunbia 3.30pm Arena Equestrian Stunt team sponsored by Spar Pig Ring Judging of Pork Pig Classes sponsored by Dunbia 3.45pm 2 Judging of Three-years-old Young Stock Horses followed by Young Stock Championship 4.00pm Sale Ring Sheep Shearing Championship Final sponsored by Pfizer Ltd 4.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Junior Interbreed Championship sponsored by Marks & Spencer 4.30pm Arena NI School of Falconry display Pig Ring Judging of Pig Interbreed Individual Championship sponsored by Dunbia 4.45pm Arena SJ 5 (International) - 'Connolly s Red Mills International Stakes Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Champion of Champions sponsored by Dunbia 5.00pm Sheep Ring The Northern Bank Sheep Championship Presentation Awards Sheep Ring Suffolk Stock judging 5.45pm 2 Young Stock Parade 6.00pm Cattle Lawn YFCU Machinery Handling Competition 6.30pm Arena Judging of Hunter Championship sponsored by Creightons of Finaghy 6.45pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 7.00pm Cattle Lawn YFCU Five-A-Side Football Competition 7.15pm Arena Ravara Pipe Band Performance Thursday 12 th May 8.30am Arena SJ 6 - 'The Botanica International Ltd.' Amateur Championship 9.00am Sheep Ring Judging of Zwartbles, Rouge de L Quest and Beltex Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank Sale Ring Sheep Shearing Championship Heats sponsored by Novartis, Net-Tex Industries Ltd and Ulster Wool Growers Ltd 9.30am Horse Ring1 Judging of Ladies Hunter Astride Classes sponsored by North Down Marquees 2 Judging of Connemara Classes sponsored by NI Connemara Pony Association Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Young Handler Competition sponsored by Sainsbury s Supermarkets Ltd 9.45am Arena Judging of Hackney Classes Arena Judging of Private Driving Classes sponsored by UMEX 10.00am Pig Ring Judging of Goats 10.30am 2 Judging of Connemara ponies ridden sponsored by NI Connemara Pony Association 11.00am Sheep Ring Judging of Ile de France sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 11.15am Cattle Lawn Judging of Commercial Cattle Classes including the Junior Championship sponsored by Sainsbury s Supermarkets Ltd 11.45am Arena SJ 7 (International) - 'Husqvarna' International Top Score noon 1 Judging of Cob Classes Sheep Ring Judging of North County Cheviot sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 5

6 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Interbreed Beef Bull Performance Class sponsored by Asda Stores Ltd 12.45pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Interbreed Pairs Championship sponsored by Marks & Spencer 12.30pm Pig Ring Parade of Goats 1.00pm 2 Donkey Display Sheep Ring Judging of Rare Breeds and Dorset Horn Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 1.00pm Arena Equestrian Stunt Team sponsored by Spar 1.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Beef Cattle Interbreed Group Championship sponsored by Asda Stores Ltd 1.45pm Arena Judging of Trade Turnouts sponsored by Eventsec 2.00pm 2 Judging of Miniature Horses 2.00pm Sale Ring Sheep Shearing Championship Semi-Final and Final sponsored by Novartis, Net- Tex Industries Ltd and Ulster Wool Growers Ltd Cattle Lawn Sheep Dog and Duck Display Judging of Riding Horse Class sponsored by Julies Kitchen pm Arena Celebrity of Race Horse to Riding Horse Class sponsored by Horta Soils Ltd Sheep Ring The Northern Bank Sheep Championship Presentation Awards 3.00pm Cattle Lawn Beef Cattle Parade 3.30pm Arena NI School of Falconry display 3.30pm 1 Judging of Ladies Hunter Side Saddle Classes sponsored by the McCusker Group 3.45pm 2 Donkey Display 3.45pm Arena SJ 8 (International) - 'The Rydale Clothing ' International Spectacular 4.00pm Cattle Lawn Riding for the Disabled sponsored by The Co-Operative 4.30pm Sale Ring Sheep Shearing Championship Junior Final sponsored by Novartis Sheep Shearing Championship Intermediate and Senior Final sponsored by Net- Tex Industries Ltd Sheep Shearing Championship Open Final sponsored by Ulster Wool Growers Ltd Horse Rings 1 & 2 Collection for Horse Parade 5.15pm Arena NI School of Falconry Display Cattle Lawn Sheep Dog and Duck Display 5.30pm Arena Parade of Prize Winning Horses 6.00pm Arena Equestrian Stunt Team Sponsored by Spar Cattle Lawn YFCU Tug of War Competition 7.00pm Arena Pony Club Games supported by Tayto 6

7 Friday 13 th May 8.30am Arena Children's Ridden Pony Classes 1 Judging of Working Hunter Horse Classes Sheep Ring Judging of Blackface, Kerry Hill, Border Leicester and Blue Faced Leicester Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 9.00am Cattle Lawn Dairy Young Handler Competition 9.30am 2 Judging of Clydesdale In Hand Classes sponsored by Ulster Bank 10.00am Cattle Lawn Judging of Holstein Cattle sponsored by Nampak Plastics Judging of Ayrshire, Dairy Shorthorn and Jersey Cattle 9.45am Sheep Ring Judging of Greyface and Mule Sheep sponsored by Northern Bank 10.15am Sheep Ring Northern Bank Sheep Championship Presentation Awards 10.30am Sale Ring Blade Shearing competition heats Sheep Ring Judging of Sheep Interbreed Pairs Championship sponsored by Northern Bank 11.00am Sale Ring Open Wool Handling Competition sponsored by Ulster Wool Group Sheep Fold Judging of Sheep Group of Three sponsored by Northern Bank 11.45am Arena SJ 9 (International) - 'Aon Risk Services (N.I.) Ltd.' International Accumulator 12.00pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Dairy Interbreed Champion of Champions sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd 11.30am Sheep Ring Judging of Long Wool Sheep Breed Championship sponsored by Northern Bank 12 noon 2 Judging of Clydesdale ridden classes sponsored by Ulster Bank Sheep Ring Judging of Short Wool Sheep Breed Championship sponsored by Northern Bank 12.15pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Interbreed Dairy Pairs Championship sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd 12.30pm Cattle Lawn Judging of Interbreed Dairy Group Championship sponsored by John Thompson & Sons Ltd Sheep Ring Judging of Sheep Interbreed Championship sponsored by Northern Bank 12.45pm Arena NI School of Falconry Display 2 Judging of Farm Cart Classes sponsored by Ulster Bank & Assembly for Parade Cattle Lawn Beef Presentation Awards sponsored by Dunbia 1.00pm Cattle Lawn Assembly for Cattle Parade Arena Equestrian Stunt team sponsored by Spar 1.45pm Arena Parade of Heavy Horses 2.00pm s 1&2 Judging of Children's Working Hunter Pony Classes Sheep Ring Judging of Sheep Young Handler's Competition Cattle Lawn Pony Rides by Tullynewbank Stables 2.15pm Arena Parade of Prize Winning Cattle 2.30pm Sale Ring Blade Shearing competition final 3.00pm Arena NI School of Falconry Display Sale Ring Open Wool Handling Competition sponsored by Ulster Wool Group 3.15pm Arena SJ 10 (International) - 'Vodafone' International Grand Prix 4.00pm Pig Ring Parade of Prize Winning Pigs including Senior Sow Display Cattle Lawn Height Wars Competition sponsored by Rose Energy 4.30pm Pig Ring Judging of Pig Young Handler Competition sponsored by Dunbia 4.45pm Arena NI School of Falconry Display Children s Farm Judging of Pet Rabbit Classes 5.00pm Arena Equestrian Stunt Team Sponsored by Spar 6.00pm Arena Ravara pipe band display 6.30pm Arena Inter Hunt Chase sponsored by Wilsons Auctions (Correct at time of going to print) 7

8 Useful Information Opening Hours The Show is open Wednesday 11 May Friday 13 May from 8.30am 8.00pm each day. Schools Trail Entrance The entrance and start of the Schools Trail is at Gate C, Lisburn Road. Here you will be met by Treasure Trails staff who will check your group admission voucher, detailing the number of children and adults attending, and they will ensure if wristbands were provided that all of your group are wearing them. This will help the staff to process your entry as quickly as possible, so that you and your group can enjoy your day. If you have booked a guided tour you will be introduced to your guide also at this point. Drop off / Parking information Coaches may drop off near to the front of the King s Hall (Lisburn Road) and also near to Gate F, Harberton Park. Coaches may park in Belfast Harlequins Rugby Ground, Deramore Park, Belfast BT9 5 JX. A free coach pass will be provided. There are park and ride buses from Harlequins Rugby Ground and also Boucher Road Playing fields. 8

9 Arriving by Public Transport There is a train station (Balmoral Halt) and bus stop (Metro 9) immediately outside the King s Hall, Lisburn Road entrance. From Great Victoria Station (situated in the Europa Bus Centre) the train ride only takes approx 5 minutes. Metro 9 departs from Donegall Square East and goes past the King s Hall Disabled Access The majority of public walkways in the showground are tarmac or concrete. Most public buildings have graded ramps or are accessible by wheelchair. The main exceptions are the Grandstand, where assistance may be required for the physically disabled, and the Balcony of the King s Hall where a lift is available but may not suit all sizes of wheel chairs. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs may be hired for use during your visit and can be reserved in advance. Shopmobility are located beside the Schools Trial entrance at Gate C, Lisburn Road. Park and Ride buses have wheel chair access. Show Features To get details of the various attractions at the Show please check out the show features page on the website Information Points You can ask for information in the following areas: Organisers Office, point A on map Show Office, point G on map Show Information, point E on map Lost child procedure The Balmoral Show is a very busy event and should a child get separated from their group we have a lost child procedure in place. If you wish to report a lost child please contact any member of security / event staff or please contact the Organisers Office/Control Room located within the King s Hall beside the front doors. 9

10 If a child is found they will be taken to the crèche between the King s Hall and the Nugent Hall until they can be reunited with their guardian. The crèche will advise the Organisers Office /Control Room when they have the child in their care and give a detailed description of the child. Should a child become lost for more than 30 minutes, the PSNI will be informed and requested to take over the search. Seating & Lunch Areas Unfortunately we do not have a specific area for kids to have their lunch as the showgrounds is so packed with animals, machinery, attractions etc. There are some seated areas available such as the Garden Village or in the Grandstand overlooking the Main Arena. There is lots of food and refreshments available at the Show but it can be very busy, especially at peak times. Bringing a packed lunch and having a picnic can be an excellent alternative. Hopefully the sun will be shining!! Toilets Toilet facilities are clearly marked on the map provided. Disabled access toilets are available in the King s Hall ground floor, Balcony, in the Link between the King s Hall and Nugent Hall and also in the Nugent Hall. First Aid Points First aid points are clearly marked on the map provided. Should you require medical assistance please contact a member of staff or go to a first aid point. Livestock Areas There are lots of animals to see at the Show but some areas are not suitable for groups of children. The main one is the Londonderry Hall where the Beef and Dairy cattle are stalled and prepared for showing. This hall is narrow and can be quite crowded with livestock exhibitors. You can see all these animals in the Cattle Lawn so you won t miss anything! Beef animals will be on show on Wednesday and Thursday and Dairy cattle on Friday. We hope you enjoy your visit. 10

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