JABGA Regional Show Judges Needed Are you an ABGA show expert? Do you want to be part of JABGA’s Regional Show program? You may be the next JABGA Regional Show Host! Are you an ABGA show expert? Do you want to be part of JABGA’s acclaimed Regional Show program? You may be the next JABGA Regional Show Host! ABGA is currently looking for interested ABGA members to host regional shows in Area 1, Area 3, Area 4, and Area 5 for the 2022 season and all areas for the 2023-2024 season. You must be an ABGA member in good standing, have previous ABGA sanctioned show experience, and reside in the JABGA Area where the Regional Show is held to be a JABGA Regional Show host. JABGA Regional Show hosts will be responsible for the following, among other duties: Establish show budget and date with ABGA office staff and Youth Committee chairs Select and secure show venue Create show schedule with ABGA office staff and Youth Committee chairs Select and secure show judge from ABGA’s Approved Judges list Secure additional sponsors outside of the ABGA budget Arrange show judge’s travel with ABGA office staff Select and coordinate show volunteers (including but not limited to ring staff, volunteer contest judges, and show announcer) Providing scales for weigh-in (market and commercial doe shows) Coordinate exposition space for sponsors and vendors Validate JABGA ownership and Bred & Owned entries Plan and facilitate awards banquet If you are interested in hosting a JABGA Regional Show, please contact shows@abga.org . The JABGA regional show areas are broken down by state as follows: Area 1: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana Area 2: Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota Area 3: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine Area 4: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico Area 5: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas For more information about the JABGA Regional Show program, click here. For more information about ABGA sanctioned show rules, click here. For more information about JABGA sanctioned show rules, click here. #JABGA #news

Area 1 JABGA Regional Show: Goat Gala Check out the contest results and pics from the Area 1 JABGA Regional Show, Goat Gala in Merced, California! Check out these photos from the Area 1 JABGA Regional Show - Goat Gala! Photos by Lacy Ann Photography . See the contest results below.

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2022 - 2023 JABGA Public Speaking Contest Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest. Electronic devices will not be allowed in the holding area or contest room. Materials: two 3x5 inch note cards can be used; no other outside materials are allowed. Excessive reference to notes may result in deduction of points. The use of visual aids is not allowed. Each contestant must make the presentation without a microphone. Contestants shall not be penalized for moving about or using/not using a podium. Contestants will be penalized one point per second on each judge's score sheet for being over or under the time allowed for each speech. Ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following judging sections: Oral communication Speech composition Non-verbal communication Response to questions Dress appropriately for the subject you are presenting. Junior Division (ages 4 to 8) No less than 3 minutes no more than 5 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important to keep your feed buckets, water troughs, and facilities clean?" National Show: "How do you keep a Boer goat healthy?" Intermediate Division (ages 9 to 13) No less than 4 minutes no more than 6 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "Why is it important for Boer goats to have correct breed standards?" National Show: "What can you do to raise awareness in the goat industry?" Senior Division (ages 14 & over) No less than 5 minutes no more than 7 minutes Additional 5 minutes will be given for related questions asked by the judges Regional Show: "What advice would you give to younger members in JABGA?" National Show: "How to be a mentor and influence new showmen/breeders?" You can find more information on the 2021-2022 JABGA Regional Show Series Show Rules here: https://www.abga.org/jabga/jabga-regional-show-rules . 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Rules .pdf Download PDF • 317KB #JABGA #news

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JABGA President Cecelia Knott's Showmanship Tip Check out this useful showmanship tip from JABGA Board President, Cecelia Knott. Practice! Practice! Practice! Set goals for yourself. Have someone video you practicing, so you can watch yourself and see how you may need to make some changes. Everyone shows a little differently but watching more experienced showmen is beneficial.