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2018
CANADIAN
YOUNG
SPEAKERS
FOR
AGRICULTURE
COMPETITION
www.royalfair.org
T S HIN E S O N
OU OMPETITI OVERED .
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2018 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax TRD Sport.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE COMPETITORS.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
The 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair I would like to welcome all exhibitors to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a
celebrates excellence in agriculture, the 96th Royal. As the newly elected great Canadian tradition – now 96 years
food products and equine sport. This President and Chairman of The Board I young. By competing in The Royal, you
annual event welcomes exhibitors of am thrilled to preside over our 2018 Fair. are part of our tradition — and part of
many different livestock breeds and our future. I wish you every success in
The 2017 Fair was the most successful
agricultural products excited to compete the Royal competition of your choice in
Royal year on record. As a result, The
for championship titles, conduct business 2018. We appreciate your participation
Royal is investing in improving exhibitor
and interact with their colleagues. The and your loyalty. Rest assured that we
experience. Upgraded electrical and water
Royal also welcomes thousands of continue to work hard to create a best-in-
supply has been approved by the Board
spectators eager to explore and learn class experience for you. We look forward
of Directors and work is underway. The
about agriculture and food and interact to seeing you at The Royal.
Rob Flack, President upgrades to the Livestock Barn will allow
with producers. On behalf of The Royal’s
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair access to much needed services for beef Good luck to everyone and we will see you
staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, and dairy exhibitors. in the show ring!
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John Deere is proud to support this world-class event celebrating the
hard work of farmers across the country.
The Official Equipment Sponsor of
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR
Main Reception (416) 263-3400
AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE HORSE SHOW
Agriculture Show Office Manager Angela Booth Malleau (416) 263-3418 Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport Christine Reupke (416) 263-3407
abooth@royalfair.org creupke@royalfair.org
active after September 10, 2018
Horse Show Manager Peter Doubleday (416) 263-3417
ADMINISTRATION Group Sales Coordinator Josh Baranowski (416) 263-3409
Chief Executive Officer Charlie Johnstone (416) 263-3401 jbaranowski@royalfair.org
cjohnstone@royalfair.org Director, Event & Broadcast Robert MacAskill (416) 263-3498
rmacaskill@royalfair.org
Manager, Corporate Projects Jennifer Tattersall (416) 263-3406
jtattersall@royalfair.org SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT
AGRICULTURE SHOW Director, Corporate Development Chris Sura (416) 263-3402
csura@royalfair.org
Director, Agriculture & Food Peter Hohenadel (416) 263-3482
phohenadel@royalfair.org Senior Manager, Corporate Development Caitlin O’Neill (416) 263-3437
coneill@royalfair.org
Manager, Agriculture & Food Trish McMahon Scott (416) 263-3440
tscott@royalfair.org COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS
Agriculture & Food Coordinator Shaniece Mitchell (416) 263- 3433 Manager, Commercial Exhibits Heather Sommer (416) 263-3455
smitchell@royalfair.org hsommer@royalfair.org
MARKETING
FINANCE
Manager, Marketing Bobby Arthur (416) 263-3411
Director, Finance Janet Scott (416) 263-3469
& Community Relations barthur@royalfair.org
jscott@royalfair.org
Financial Administrator Kelly Manning (416) 263-3496 HOSPITALITY
kmanning@royalfair.org Director, Hospitality & Special Events Tim Lilleyman (416) 263-3413
tlilleyman@royalfair.org
OPERATIONS
Manager, Operations Gabe Simms (416) 263-3408 FEATURE PROGRAMMING
gsimms@royalfair.org Manager, Features & Education Ana Stuart (416) 263-3495
astuart@royalfair.org
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS SHIPPING ADDRESS ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONS ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires EXHIBITORS
39 Manitoba Drive Door 33, Manitoba Drive that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may
Enercare Centre Enercare Centre lawfully be advertised, displayed, offered for sale, sold, or oth- PAYMENT OF FEES
Exhibition Place Exhibition Place erwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, 1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds.
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electri- 2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds,
Canada Canada cal equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply with the (1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted
above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money Order
PARKING VIOLATIONS as lighting and display equipment. at your Bank or Post Office.
The RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking 3. DO NOT SEND cheques drawn on US Banks marked
Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended
violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after as “Payable in Canadian Dollars,” as we are unable to
that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the
the RAWF negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay the
necessary electrical approval certification is being sought: HST charges on their entries, as the service is being pro-
LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKING Electrical Safety Authority vided in Canada.
Exhibitors’ livestock trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer
grounds at no charge during the RAWF in designated lots 155 Matheson Road West CUSTOMS
assigned by The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5 Exhibits from the United States or any other foreign coun-
will be provided during move in/arrival. It is requested that all Tel: (905) 712-5363 try will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if
exhibitors requiring parking for their trucks and trailers pro- Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhib-
vide that information on the entry form so that The RAWF connection to the source of electrical supply and may even be itors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF’s desig-
may appropriately allocate space for parking in 2018. ordered to be removed from the display. nated customs broker:
ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings Livingston Event Logistics
SHUTTLE SERVICE
is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs. 40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1.
A shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/RICOH
All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets Tel 416-863-9339 or Fax 416-863-5149.
Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place parking lot on a
regular basis. There will be no charge for this service. have been installed must be equipped with cords having three- Livingston Event Logistics have offices at most Ports of Entry
pronged grounded plugs. to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston
COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada.
allowed in the buildings.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the ser- U.S. Livestock Exhibitors – Import permits are necessary for
vices of the in-house electrical company contacted through temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Reg-
Enercare Centre. ulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements for
Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to Canada
on temporary status.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
ENDOWMENT FUND
Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Call for Nominations
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established FWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who has
(FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution made
Endowment Fund which exists to provide reserves for tirelessly contributed to “excellence in agriculture” at The
by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter
responsible financial management, and also to provide a Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be FWIO’s
Fair by presenting them with the prestigious Women of
source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advanc- guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural Excellence
Excellence in Agriculture Award.
ing the objectives of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Luncheon, where the award will be presented.
Enriching The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Criteria for Selection
Fund is an important responsibility shared by those who Open to all women currently or previously involved in agri- Selection
are committed to the future of this great Canadian insti- culture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their com- The winner will be selected by an appointed committee of
tution. The demands today are significant, and the dreams munity (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match). FWIO representatives and notified by September 30.
for tomorrow limitless – and we all have the ability to con- Applications available from:
Nominations
tribute either directly or indirectly. Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario
Your nomination package must include:
If you would like more information about The Royal A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing 552 Ridge Road
Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund, including the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6
details as to how to make a contribution, please contact Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community. Phone: 905-662-2691
the Chief Executive Officer, Royal Agricultural Winter Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation Email: fwio@fwio.on.ca
Fair at 416-263-3400. (not to exceed one page each) and the nominee’s contact Deadline: Submit completed nomination packages by June
information 30th each year. All nominations are to be sent to the FWIO
Offices.
Previous Winners
1996 Miriam Detwiler 2005 Monica Veit
1996 Joy Palmer 2007 Judy Shelley
1997 Evelyn McCutcheon 2008 Joanne Currie
1998 Grace Oesch 2009 Doris Aitken
1999 Cathy Wilson Pinkney 2011 Katie Normet
2000 Cathy Lasby 2012 Karen Eastman Velthuis
2001 Jane Whaley 2013 Mary Ann Found
2002 Josie Wintersinger 2014 Donna Willows
2003 Sharon Douglas 2015 Pat Marcotte
2016 Mary Elmhirst
Congratulations to the 2017 winner of the "Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award"
Shelley Barfoot-O’Neill
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation,
it is duly noted in the appropriate section and must be followed.
INTERPRETATION ENTRY PROCEDURE the particulars of firms may be required by the Exec-
1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to place their entries online utive Committee.
Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and where applicable. 13. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to 6. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF championships or specials, provided the animal or
as the “RAWF” or “The Royal” receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First
a. “Directors” means the Board of Directors of the including payment in full by no later than the entry and second prize winners are automatically eligible for
RAWF closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse championships.
b. “Chief Executive Officer” or “CEO” means the any entry, at its sole discretion, and to return any entry EXHIBITS
Chief Executive Officer of the RAWF fee without further liability. Closing dates are stated in
14. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction
c. “Judge” means the person(s) contracted by the each competition section.
of the RAWF but solely at the risk of the exhibitor.
RAWF to decide events/competitions/shows at 7. If the number of entries exceeds the capacity of the The RAWF will not be responsible for damage, injury,
such RAWF facility, The RAWF reserves the right to return entries. loss or theft of any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of
d. “Exhibitor” means any owner signing an Entry Form 8. If an Entry Form is sent by FAX machine: such damage, injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be
and/or the lessee, manager, agent nominator, driver, a. Please indicate that you have faxed your entry, on solely responsible for any damage, injury, loss or theft
rider or employee of such owner the entry form; occasioned by or arising from any article exhibited by
2. The RAWF Management has the final and absolute b. Entries will only be accepted if payment is made by him/her and shall indemnify the RAWF against all legal
right to interpret these rules and regulations and to credit card and the credit card information is com- or other proceedings in regard thereto.
determine all matters, questions or differences in pleted on the form; 15. No exhibit shall be temporarily removed during the
regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, or in con- c. Do not FAX an Entry Form more than once unless RAWF without the written authority of the Chief
nection with, or incident to the RAWF. instructed to do so by the RAWF. Executive Officer and this written permission shall be
3. The RAWF Management has the right to amend or 9. Payment of entry fees will be accepted by Master- given only on leaving such deposit as the Chief Execu-
add to these Rules and Regulations from time to time Card/VISA or cheque. HST should be added to all fees tive Officer shall specify, and the written authority shall
4. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules and reg- quoted unless otherwise stated, and must be paid in state the departure time and return time of the exhibit.
ulations printed in the Competition Book will forfeit Canadian funds. US exhibitors please refer to the U.S. If the exhibit is not returned in accordance with the
all privileges and premiums upon decision of the man- and Foreign Exhibitors page. terms of the authority, the deposit will be forfeited to
agement. This may include any or all of the following: 10. Exhibits that have been erroneously entered, may, at the RAWF.
a. Prizes, awards, diplomas, certificates; the discretion of the Agriculture Manager, be trans- 16. Under no circumstances will articles which are offensive
b. Prize money; ferred to their proper classes prior to judging. by reason of their odour or appearance or which are
c. Forfeiture of any or all passes, entry fees and stall 11. No substitution will be accepted after the entry closing dangerous by reason of their combustible or explosive
rental fees; date, except as referred to in the appropriate section character, be accepted or admitted, and if any such be
d. Banned from exhibiting at future RAWF Events. 12. Firms and co-partnerships entering exhibits for com- allowed admission, through misrepresentation or oth-
This exhibitor may also be subject to such penalty as the petition must be in existence at the time of making the erwise, they must be removed by order of the Chief
Executive Committee may determine. entry and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of Executive Officer.
8GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
EXHIBITS (cont’d)
17. No exhibit shall have overhead storage of any kind as 25. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to keep stalls, Tents/displays that are approved by RAWF Manage-
it does not comply with the RAWF’s safety protocols. pens and/or exhibit areas clean and neat. ment will be subject to a fee. Tent space will be limited
18. No pets will be allowed in the facilities with the excep- 26. Professional displays are encouraged. Space visible to to 10x10 and display space will be limited to 10x7. Tents
tion of service dogs. the public and/or your neighbouring exhibitors must and displays are to be incorporated into the stalling
19. If required by the RAWF Management, an exhibi- be finished attractively. Please see the display/tent* area. Tents and displays will not be permitted on the
tor shall make a statutory declaration that the article section on the entry form to apply. stalling row ends or against the building walls due to fire
exhibited by him/her is exhibited in accordance with and safety protocols.
DISPLAYS
and in all respects comply with the rules and regulations Only one tent and/or booth is allowed per string. A tent
27. Exhibitors will not be permitted to call attention to
of the RAWF. In case any exhibitor refuses to make is to be used for tack storage. A display booth is to be
their exhibits in a noisy or disorderly manner. Only
such declaration, all premiums awarded to him/her shall used for farm or animal promotion only. Any tents or
such signs and placards may be used throughout the
be forfeited and all such articles shall be removed forth- displays that are not utilized in the appropriate manner,
buildings as the Chief Executive Officer shall approve
with if so ordered by the Executive Committee. as deemed by management, will be removed. All tents
and allow. The Executive Committee reserves the right
and displays must post their permit for the clear view
EXHIBITOR CONDUCT to prescribe the dimensions and regulate the position
of the Fire Marshal and RAWF staff.
20. Any false representation, interference or unacceptable of all signs, and generally to direct the arrangement of
the exhibits, so far as the same may be necessary to 30. Pop-up tents will be required to have an operable fire
conduct on the part of an Exhibitor will be dealt with by
secure harmony and an attractive appearance. Except extinguisher positioned on the outside of the tent. The
the RAWF according to the circumstances of the case.
with permission of the CEO, no person(s) will be per- Fire Marshal has the authority to look in any pop-up
21. Upon the discovery of any fraud, deception or dishon-
mitted to distribute advertising matter in the RAWF tent, at any time, if there is probable cause. If possible,
est practice, either in the preparation or ownership or
Show Rings except from his/her exhibit, nor tack up or the Fire Marshal will check with string personnel prior
of any misrepresentation concerning any article exhib-
post any advertisement, bill, card, etc., except in the to entry.
ited, which may have affected or have been intended to
space occupied by the exhibitor. 31. Remember: Fire Regulations and enhanced grounds
affect the decision of the judges, the Executive Com-
28. Undue noise or unseemly methods of demonstrations safety measures are designed for the protection and
mittee has the power to withhold the payment of any
made in the operation of displays will not be tolerated. safety of you and your property.
prize awarded. The Executive Committee may prohibit
any such party or parties from exhibiting at the RAWF Noise levels of sound amplification equipment must JUDGES AND JUDGING
for one or more years and may also publish the names not interfere with any other persons. The RAWF may 32. Judges are expected to familiarize themselves with all
of such persons as may be deemed expedient. terminate the use of any such equipment or methods. the rules and regulations of the RAWF and to partic-
22. Consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of desig- The final decision of what constitutes undue noise and ularly note those bearing on the classes to be judged
nated licensed areas of the RAWF will not be tolerated. unseemly methods shall rest with the RAWF. by them.
Violators of this rule will be dealt with accordingly. 29. In an effort to best utilize the space in the barn for 33. In the absence of competition in any class, the judge will
23. The Enercare Centre and RICOH Coliseum are smoke animal and exhibitor use, tents* and displays will only award such premium as he/she determines the exhibit
free facilities. In accordance with the Smoke-Free be permitted once the stalling plan has been finalized. deserves. He/she will exercise his/her discretion as to
Ontario Act, smoking is PROHIBITED in the barns Exhibitors wishing to have a display and/or tent must whether first, second or any premium will be awarded.
and indoor areas. complete the tent/display application and submit it to Judges may not award prizes to unworthy exhibits.
24. Glass bottles are not permitted in the barn for safety the Agriculture Show Office along with entries before
and environmental reasons. the respective entry closing date of each section.
* PLEASE NOTE: Ceiling covers are prohibited on tents. Non-compliance will result in RAWF staff removing ceiling covers. In addition, The Royal will fine
the exhibitor at fault $500 which will be deducted from any prize money won or added to their invoice.
9GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
JUDGES AND JUDGING (cont’d)
34. If there is any question regarding the legitimacy of an 37. Any exhibitor who by himself/herself, his/her agent or 41. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair reserves the right
entry, or the right of an article to compete in any Sec- employee interferes or shows disrespect to any judge to not process cheques in the amount of or less than
tion or Class, the judge shall report this to the Super- during the performance of his/her duties on the prem- $25.00 for all shows where prizes are being offered
intendent or clerk in charge. ises occupied by the RAWF or is guilty of conduct 42. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded as follows:
35. All judging documentation (each page initialed) must be calculated to bring the RAWF into disrepute shall be a. Ribbons
signed with the judge’s regular signature and returned subject to any or all the forfeitures and/or penalties pro- First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red
to the Agriculture Show Office as soon as the awards vided for in Rule #4. Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue
are completed. Judges should not leave the RAWF until Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
PROTESTS
they have ascertained that there are no protests against Fourth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow
38. All other protests must be made out to the RAWF in
any of the awards in the classes they have judged. Fifth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
writing and accompanied by a deposit of $50. Such
36. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. Sixth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
protests must plainly state the cause of complaint,
However, should an exhibitor have a protest, the fol- Seventh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purple
concern or appeal and must be delivered to the CEO’s
lowing procedure must be followed: Eighth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
office within 48 hours of the event or visit.
a. All protests must be in writing and must state plainly Ninth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
the cause of complaint or appeal and must be deliv- SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANTS Tenth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pale Blue
ered to the Chief Executive Officer’s Office within 39. Subject to the direction of the RAWF Agriculture Championship . . . . . . . . . . . Red, White & Blue
two (2) hours of judging (for livestock). For all other Manager, each Superintendent and/or assistant is Reserve Championship. . Purple, Pink & White
competitions, complaints must be delivered to the responsible for the Section to which he/she is assigned. b. Trophies – Trophies offered for perpetual competition
CEO’s office within 48 hours; Consequently, exhibitors are required to follow his/her will remain in the custody of the RAWF. The name
b. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit instructions in matters pertaining to the placing and of each winner will be engraved thereon or on the
which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained showing of exhibits. plate attached thereto.
c. Deposit amounts are as follows:
AWARDS 43. Each exhibitor shall agree that photographs taken of
$100 Livestock (this includes livestock youth shows)
40. Prize money will be mailed as soon as possible after the the exhibitor and/or exhibits by any photographer
$50 Agriculture Product and Dance Competitions;
close of the RAWF and will be paid in Canadian funds. approved by the RAWF may be used for purposes of
d. No appeal from an award based upon a statement
Exhibitors who do not receive their prize money by promotion by the RAWF or its official sponsors.
that the judge has overlooked an exhibit will be con-
January 5th of the year following the RAWF, must apply
sidered by the Executive Committee.
to the Agriculture department for payment thereof,
in writing, before January 10th, quoting specifics of the
competition, class and placing.
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The Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) Board of Directors would like to recognize their sponsors for their generous support and contribution
COMPETITION INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Entry Closing Date: Sunday, September 30, 2018
Entry Fee: $20 — Junior (Refer to Rule #2)
Chairman of the Board: D.E. (Ted) Young
$40— Senior
President: April Stewart
Vice Chair: Gerry Sullivan Note: Late entries will be accepted until Friday October 12,
Honorary President: John J. MacDonald 2018 with an additional fee of $20
Directors: Anne McGee
Anna Marie O’Connell SENIORS
Lydia Harrison Date: Saturday November 3, 2018
Secretary/Administrative Time: 9:00 am
Officer: Pat Dares
Location: Presentation Theatre
CYSA Contact: D.E. Ted Young
tedyoung@sympatico.ca
519-546-5053 JUNIORS
Date: Saturday November 3, 2018
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Salon 108 A & B – Adjacent to Theatre
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OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS*
1. CYSA is a national competition, open to all 3. Any previous first place winners of the Canadian competition date. No claims received past this
Canadian residents between the ages of 11 and 24 Young Speakers for Agriculture competition are date will be reimbursed. You must include official,
years as of the date of competition. There is both not eligible to participate in subsequent CYSA original receipts when submitting your claim. There
a Junior and a Senior competition. The age limits competitions. (Exception: Junior winner can is a maximum rate at which CYSA will reimburse
are as follows: compete in Senior competition.) competitors as a discounted rate is negotiated
Junior: Ages 11 to 15 (as of the date of competition) between CYSA and the official host hotel:
4. On the day of competition, proof of age will
Senior: Ages 16 to 24 (as of the date of competition) be required (birth certificate or passport) upon Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton,
registration. Toronto Airport
2. Applications can be completed online through the
3279 Caroga Drive
website at cysa-joca.ca or in writing to: 5. Competitors agree to be photographed, taped and/ Mississauga, ON
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Inc. or quoted for promotional purposes throughout the (905) 671-4730
Box 25015, Stone Road Mall, Postal Outlet current year and succeeding years.
370 Stone Road West, Unit 17 8. All competitors (Juniors and Seniors) will speak
6. Each province has a reserve allotment of three on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Both Junior
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2X0
(3) participants for each age category (junior and and Senior competitions will commence at 9:00
Applications will be date stamped upon arrival and senior). When a provincial allotment has been filled, a.m. There will be no designated order of speaking.
must be received no later than midnight September all additional entries will be placed on a master Senior participants will be divided into two heats;
30, 2018. Applications must be accompanied by waiting list in the order received. In the event that Junior participants will speak in the order assigned
the appropriate entry fee. Cheques should be made a province does not fill their allotment, the Board to them upon registration.
payable to “Canadian Young Speakers for Agricul- will fill the competition from the master waiting
ture Inc.” Faxes are accepted, but a cheque, cash, list based on the order in which registrations were 9. Speeches may be delivered in either of Canada’s
or credit card payment via PayPal must be received received. official languages, English or French.
before your application will be confirmed.
7. Competitors are responsible for their own travel 10. Each competitor will present a timed 5 to 7 minute
There will be no refunds for cancellation after Sun- prepared speech on a current issue pertaining
and accommodation. CYSA Inc. will only provide
day, October 7, 2018. Contestants are not allowed to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industries.
accommodation reimbursement to participants if
to ‘transfer’ registrations between competitors if,
they present their speech on competition day and 11. Competitors in both the Junior and Senior
for whatever reason, they cannot participate in
only if they stay at the host hotel on either the Friday competitions are not permitted to use the emcee
the competition but have already registered. All
and/or Saturday evening. A total of two nights’ podium, but can use the microphone/music stand
applications will be confirmed by e-mail and/or tele-
(only Friday and/or Saturday) accommodation is provided at the front of the auditorium. Failure to
phone after the registration deadline of September
allowable for reimbursement. Any other requests do so will disqualify the participant. Participants
30.
for accommodation reimbursement are not can choose to use the microphone provided in the
eligible. To ensure reimbursement of hotel costs, middle of the room or to speak freely without the
all expense receipts must be received by the microphone.
CYSA Registrar/Treasurer within 30 days of the
* Please refer to www.cysa-joca.ca for official rules and regulations
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OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS*
12. Competitors are permitted to use flip charts or 15. Judges will select six (6) speakers from preliminary Speakers for Agriculture competition and its
appropriate posters to illustrate their speech. rounds to compete in the finals. If numbers do not sponsors. As with all youth activities, 100%
Slides, films, videos or overhead projectors are not justify a preliminary round for the age group (in the participation is expected from each participant.
permitted. opinion of the CYSA board), it will be eliminated
19. Should the rules be reproduced by a third party for
and competitors will compete only once.
13. Competitors will be scored on 120 points: 60 promotional or other uses, it is to be noted that the
points for presentation and 60 points for content. 16. The decisions of the judges will be final in all rules as defined in the CYSA Inc. Board records for
To view a copy of the scoresheets judges will be instances. Copies of the official judging scorecards the current year in question will prevail in all and any
using on competition day, visit www.cysa-joca.ca/ will be destroyed immediately following the circumstances.
competition-rules competition.
20. Should any issue or concern arise at any time during
14. There will be strict enforcement of the 5-7 minute 17. Cash prizes are generously provided as follows: the competition, the President and the Board Chair
time frame. Competitors will be penalized for will review the matter and their decision will be final
being over/under the established time frame. Time 1st 2nd 3rd 4th – 6th in all instances.
deductions are as follows: Seniors $1000 $500 $350 $150
Over 7 minutes/under 5 minutes Point Deduction Juniors $500 $300 $150 $50 Note: CYSA Inc. reserves the right to make any
1 to 10 seconds 2 points modifications oramendments at its discretion
18. It is expected that competitors will conduct throughout the year.
11 to 20 seconds 5 points themselves professionally and appropriately at
More than 20 seconds 15 points all times when representing the Canadian Young
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2018 CYSA COMPETITION SPONSORS
PLATINUM
Kahntact Marketing
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
SILVER
Farm Business Communications
Johnson Home+ Auto+ Travel Insurance
Josée Couture Translation Services
BRONZE
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
City of Guelph
Dupont
Farm Credit Canada
Gay Lea Foods Cooperative
Gordon Maxwell, Legal Counsel
Hampton Inn and Suites – Toronto Airport
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Inc.
Training for Warriors
*Additional sponsors may be acknowledged on competition day, but as at the time of this printing their
sponsorship had not been recieved.
14JACK PEMBERTON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BURSARY
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in partnership with 4-H Canada, is pleased to offer the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary to a senior
4-H Member residing outside of the province of Ontario, with a keen interest in agriculture and a desire to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter
Fair. The successful applicant will be awarded a $2500 bursary, to be used to attend the 2018 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will provide accommodations at one of the Royal Hotels for the winner as well as supply passes and an itinerary of Royal VIP
events during their stay.
BURSARY AMOUNT: $2500
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• 4-H member in good standing residing outside of the province of Ontario
• Presently in final year of high school (or CEGEP if a Quebec student)
• Plans for post-secondary education in an agriculture related program
• Demonstrated involvement in agriculture
APPLICATION TO INCLUDE:
• Cover letter outlining how you would benefit from attending the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, what you would like to see during your visit, and what dates you
would like to attend (planning for a 3 night stay in Toronto) – maximum 2 page letter. The Royal will provide hotel arrangements for the winner.
• Copy of your Resume
• Letter of recommendation from a 4-H Leader or other relevant agriculture group leader
Have a question about the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary?
Contact Kelsey Norris, Admissions and Travel Coordinator at 1-844-759-1013 ext. 113 or knorris@4-h-canada.ca.
Applications open August 1, 2018 and close September 15, 2018 at 11:59 ET.
Visit the Canadian 4-H Council website at https://4-h-canada.ca/bursaries
Jack Pemberton was born in Toronto and lived there until he and his wife Lillian bought farm property near Georgetown, Ontario. Jack discovered his passion for horses
and carriages while in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and was able to pursue this hobby now that he had some land. He taught himself to drive, and became very skilled
at restoring carriages, often showing at fairs around Canada and the United States — even becoming a Royal Champion. Jack has supported many associations and
fairs to encourage and promote carriage driving throughout the world. As a past President and member of the board, Jack’s influence on the Royal has been, and will
continue to be, greatly valued.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 CHAMPIONS:
CANADIAN YOUNG SPEAKERS FOR AGRICULTURE CANADIAN YOUNG SPEAKERS FOR AGRICULTURE
JUNIOR CHAMPION — ROSEMUND RAGETLI, WINNIPEG, MB SENIOR CHAMPION — LOIS SHULTZ, WETASKIWIN, AB
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