Barnyard Olympics 75 th Anniversary of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show

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1 Barnyard Olympics 75 th Anniversary of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Excitement and friendly competition is in store for the 75 th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. The Barnyard Olympics will take place on Friday, March 14, 2014 at approximately 5:00 p.m. (after the Market Steer Grande Champion is announced) in the Mercedes Tiger Football Stadium. This event is open to the 2014 Stock Show Exhibitors only. All participants must show their 2014 Exhibitor wrist band in order to participate in an event. Each Club or Chapter is encouraged to bring their cheering section with their cowbells to the event. The more noise we make, the more likely we will repeat that activity at future shows. There are several contests, some of which will need to have entry forms and some you will just need to show up for. The following pages are the contests planned:

2 Bubble Gum Blowing Contest: Three age groups: 9-12, and Judges will observe contestants blowing the biggest bubble. The contestants will line up into three age groups. A piece of gum will be given to each contestant and they will be given time to get the gum all warmed up. At the sound of a whistle each contestant will attempt to blow a bigger bubble than the other contestants. The person blowing the biggest bubble in each age group receives a prize. If there are ties there will be additional rounds to determine the winner(s). You may sign up for this event on the day of the activity. All exhibitors are welcomed.

3 Hay Stacking Contest: A team will consist of the three (3) members from the same 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. The contest will be limited to the first 8 teams who send in their entry applications. A 5 second penalty will be awarded for each broken bale. Each team will be allowed only 10 minutes to complete the task. All hay falling from the stack must remain where it lands. It cannot be picked up and restacked. A judge will mark each fallen bale so you know that the bale is considered dead. Time will start at the sound of the judges whistle Seniors 14 to 18 Stack 42 bales of hay in the least amount of time. Winners will be determined by combining the fastest time and height of the hay stack into one score. The hay stack must remain in place through the judging of the height portion of the contest to gain points for this portion of the contest Juniors Ages 9-13 This group will stack only 20 bales of hay and they can work as a team in completing the task. All of the rules above will remain in place for this age group. Please fill out and return the following information to the RGVLS Office: SENIOR DIVISION Names of Team Members: JUNIOR DIVISION Name of Team Members: Name of 4-H Club/FFA Chapter Applications for this event are due on January 15, Your Club Manager or FFA Teacher may substitute team names by 3 p.m. on the day of the contest. Substitutions may only be done ONCE on the day of the race.

4 Cow Chip Throwing Contest There will be two age groups: and 16 and up. It is what it is. This is a distance marathon. Pick your chip, step up to the plate and there she goes. Judges will measure the distance and winners will be announced. This activity is limited to first 10 person(s) per age group that send in their application. Only 1 participant per Chapter/Club will be acknowledged for the first draw of applicants. If we do not fill all of the slots then we will go to the applications that were received late to pull up more candidates for the contest. If we have a third draw we will go back to the original applications and pull up the second in line for the competition. NAME OF CLUB OR CHAPTER: Ages Name of Exhibitor 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Ages 16 and up Name of Exhibitor 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Applications for this event are due on January 15, Your Club manager or FFA Teacher may substitute team names by 3 p.m. on the day of the contest. Substitutions may only be done ONCE on the day of the race.

5 Needle in the Haystack Two Age Groups: 5-7 and soda straws will be cut up into 2 lengths and put in a haystack. The activity is limited to the first 3 teams per age group to send in their application. Only 1 participant per Chapter/Club will be acknowledged for the first draw of applicants. If we do not fill all of the slots then we will go to the applications that were received late to pull up more candidates for the contest. If we have a third draw we will go back to the original applications and pull up the second in line for the competition. NAME OF CLUB OR CHAPTER: Ages 5-7 Name of Exhibitor 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Ages 8-9 Name of Exhibitor 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Applications for this event are due on January 15, Your Club Manager or FFA Teacher may substitute team names by 3 p.m. on the day of the contest. Substitutions may only be done ONCE on the day of the race.

6 Friday, March 14, :00 PM Mercedes Football Field Hurry! Only 14 outhouses accepted. First come, first served. NO ENTRY FEE!! General Rules: No one under the age of 15 as of the day of the race. A mandatory waiver will need to be completed by all race participants. Persons years of age must have waiver signed by parents or guardian. Teams will consist of four people, three to push (pushers) and one to ride (pilot). One member of the team MUST be FEMALE. The initial entry form for each club/chapter must be submitted on or before 10/31/13. Changes To the initial roster of team members may be made up to 1/31/14. No changes will be made to the team composition unless there are circumstances deemed worthy by the judges on the day of the event. AWARDS 1 st Place - $300 2 nd Place - $200 3 rd Place - $100 Best House Best Costume Four alternates are allowed for each team and can be used under the following circumstances ONLY: In case of injury, emergency or any other unpreventable circumstance. Alternate must be registered and ranked in the order they will be called as #1, #2, #3 & #4. The judges for the event MUST BE NOTIFIED 1 hour in advance of any team name changes. The judges will make the determination if a team position name change prior to the race. The event judges will adhere to and rule over all aspects of the event. An alternate cannot be used to relieve a team member if they need to rest. The only way an alternate may step forward is if the original team member is still exhibiting or participating in a show activity or becomes ill and this illness is certified by their 4-H Adult Manager of FFA Teacher. Outhouse Guidelines: Outhouses must have a half door and resemble an outhouse. All the teams are expected to build their own outhouse. Keep in mind; the wackier, the better! Teams may advertise their Chapter or Sponsor(s) on the side of the structure and outhouse names may also be applied. Outhouse must contain a seat. Wheels of any size and house must be at least 3 long x 3 wide x 5 high. Must be constructed of sturdy materials and able to withstand racing. NO cloth, plastic, foam, glass, or chicken wire may be used. The only power acceptable for used in terms of moving is manpower. Materials can be used for leverage to move the outhouse except ropes or materials of rope-like nature. Note: Added items used for mobility purposes must be properly secured. Outhouse must weigh a minimum of 200 lbs unoccupied. 4-H Managers and FFA Teachers will bring a selfdeclaration weight document certifying that their unit meets the 200 pound or over limit. They must declare the weight at the time of the first judging event. * Outhouses must be delivered AND IN PLACE to a designated area of the Stock Show Grounds by 1p.m. on the day of the race. Weigh in and judging of the outhouses will start promptly at 2 PM. *Outhouses must be lined-up and ready for viewing by costume and outhouse judges an hour prior to the start of the race.

7 SEND ENTRY FORM TO OUTHOUSE RACE Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show 1000 N. Texas Avenue Mercedes, Texas Racing Rules: Heat competitors will be determined by drawing a number out of a bucket prior to the initial race. Appropriate attire is recommended for pilot (i.e. helmets or hard hats, rubber gloves, snorkels, outhouse goggles, rubber boots, shower cap, and clothing that can be damaged,) protective clothing- knee and elbow pads. Note: It is your responsibility to provide your own attire as none will be provided by the RGV Livestock Show. Object of the Race and Obstacle Guidelines: After teams have been determined via bucket drawing, the first two teams will begin at the starting line. Pilot s seat must cover the throne hole and that person must be in the house at all times. Once the starting gun is fired, racers will push or pull their outhouses to the first yellow line. After the first line has been reached, the pilots may remove themselves from the throne and begin the first obstacle. The three obstacles are as follows and will be explained on race day: With no hands, I will make the toilet lid fair again Knee deep in muck and can t find my corn cob How come I always have to change the roll? I hate when it gets wet! Once beginning teams leave starting line, next two teams should be in starting position. Race course is approximately 300 ft. The course will be divided into two lanes. No outhouse or pushers/pullers may go into another s lane. If collision occurs, both teams will return to the starting line to restart race. Outhouse cannot re-cross first yellow line before pilot gets back inside and has the entire throne hole covered. At that point, outhouse will finish race at starting line. Winners will be determined by single elimination. All decisions by race officials are final and failure to follow any of these rules will disqualify team from advancing.

8 1. TAKE THE PLUNGE & GOOD LUCK! WAIVER FOR OUTHOUSE RACING I know that participating in a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and race unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the race. I assume all risks associated with racing in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat/or humidity, traffic, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waiver and release and hold harmless the Rio Grande Livestock Show, the Board and their employees and agents from any liability for bodily injury or property damage resulting from participation in this event. Team Name: Signatures 1. Date Parent Approval 2. Date Parent Approval 3. Date Parent Approval 4. Date Parent Approval Alternate(s) 1. Date Parent Approval 2. Date Parent Approval 3. Date Parent Approval 4. Date Parent Approval

9 Emergency Roster Changes will be accepted at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. A Club Manager or FFA Teacher or County Agent will appear before the judge(s) on behalf of the team to request a change. Note: All game assignments will be made by the committee and its volunteers. There will be no appeals to these decisions. This is our first attempt at something this big so let s just have fun and learn how we can improve the activity for next year. We will do our best to accommodate all that are interested in the games. Please get those applications in on time. We are going to use the computer date/time or the postmark date/time on the envelope to decide whose applications came in first.

10 Barnyard Olympics Closing Ceremony: If you want to participate in the COLOR RUN at the end of the Olympics, we are asking every Livestock Show exhibitor to chip in $1.00 for the cost of the color. All exhibitors are welcomed at this event. They MUST WEAR glasses or some type of eye covering in order to participate in the COLOR RUN. Adult Leaders and Ag Teachers are encouraged to run for the fun. The $1.00 donation will be picked up at the time of the event. Please don t forget your eye covering. We must have this on all exhibitors in order to let you run for the fun. Club Managers/AG Teachers Please estimate the number of exhibitors that you think will participate in this activity. Club or Chapter Name Color Run Participants