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2021 LOUISIANA 4-H UNIVERSITY
EVENT RULES
AND GUIDELINES
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
2021 Louisiana 4-H University
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is 4-H University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4-H University Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4-H University Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4-H University Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Event Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Method Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, & Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Judging Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4-H Has Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Agricultural Demonstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ATV Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Career Development and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Child Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Consumer Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Consumer Food Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dairy Cattle Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fashion Revue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Family Consumer Sciences Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fishing Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Forestry Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Horse Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Horticulture Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Insect Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Livestock Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Louisiana Chef Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Meat Identification and Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Next Food Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outdoor Skills Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Plant Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Poultry Judging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Public Speaking - Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Public Speaking - Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Teens Driving Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tiger Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Vet Set Geaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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2021 Louisiana 4-H University
WHAT IS 4-H UNIVERSITY?
Each year 4-H members who are in the 8th-12th grade as of September 1, 2020 are eligible to participate in 4-H
University to demonstrate their skills in more than 30 competitive events. It is a culmination of a 4-H member’s
year of hard work and dedication. Events range from Agricultural Use Demonstration, Automotive Care, Fishing
Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and more! Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork,
decision making, problem solving, resiliency, and many more. Each competitive event allots youth an opportunity
for personal growth, skill mastery, and other life skills vital to functioning members of society.
4-H UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES
Promote a culture of inclusion amongst a diverse group of youth through positive social and educational
experiences.
Provide opportunities for engagement in learning to develop mastery through project participation and
achievement.
Provide the opportunity for self-determination through empowered decision making and teamwork.
Provide the opportunity for youth to see themselves as active participants in the future through career
exploration.
Provide a safe and inclusive environment for youth.
Provide the opportunity for youth to practice service to others.
4-H UNIVERSITY CONTACT
STATE EVENT PARISH LEVEL CONTESTS OR OPPORTUNITIES
Kayla McGuire Parish Extension 4-H Agent
LA Extension Associate & 4-H University Coordinator
Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program
187B Knapp Hall, Highland Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
Phone: (225) 578-5630
Email: Kmcguire@agcenter.lsu.edu
4-H UNIVERSITY DATES
The official dates for the 2021 Louisiana 4-H is Tuesday, June 10th to June 30th, however, due to still managing
the event under the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be hosted throughout several other days in June. Please
see the “Important Dates to Remember” below for a complete list of dates and contests.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Release of 2021 4-H University Event and Contest Information.
April 6, 2021
Release of 2021-2022 Louisiana 4-H Leadership Board Applications
Registration Opens
May 7, 2021
Superintendent Training
May 5, 2021 Deadline for Louisiana 4-H Leadership Board Applications Due Online
Virtual Orientation for all 4-H members who have applied for a Louisiana 4-H Leadership Board.
May 19, 2021
Orientation is for 4-H member, parent/guardian(s), and 4-H agent.
Deadline for all youth planning on participating to be official 4-H members.
May 24, 2021
4-H Agent Training
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May 28, 2021 Deadline for 4-H University Registration
Pre-submitted materials for following contests due:
4-H Has Talent
Career Prep
Fashion Review - Ready to Wear
Fashion Review - Upcycled Fashion: Recycling
June 4, 2021 Fashion Review - It’s Sew You
LA Co-op Public Speaking
LA Chef
Photography - photos due
Public Speaking Any (Preliminary Videos)
Tiger Tank
Louisiana 4-H Executive Board Elections
June 8, 2021
Louisiana Mega Evacuation Center, Alexandria, LA
Virtual Contest Day:
Career Preparation (June 10th and 11th Preliminary Interviews)
Insect ID
LA Co-Op Public Speaking
June 10, 2021
LA Chef
Meat ID
Photography
Plant Science
Face-to-Face Contest Day:
June 11, 2021
Forestry @ Camp Grant Walker
Face-to-Face Contest Day
Dairy Judging @ Franklinton
Horse Judging @ LSU-Baton Rouge
June 12, 2021
Horticulture Judging @ LSU-Baton Rouge
Livestock Judging @ LSU-Baton Rouge
Poultry Judging @ LSU-Baton Rouge
Louisiana 4-H Leadership Board Interviews
June 14: Fashion Board
June 14-18, 2020 June 15: Citizenship Board
June 16: Food & Fitness Board and Shooting Sports Ambassadors
June 17: SET Board
Face-to-Face Contest Day @ Louisiana Mega Evacuation Center, Alexandria, LA
Fishing Sports
Child Development
June 22, 2021 Consumer Decision Making
Consumer Foods Judging
Fashion Review
Teens Driving Teens
Face-to-Face Contest Day @ Various Locations
ANR Demonstration (Ag, Entomology, Horticulture General) - Evacuation Center
FCS Demonstration - Evacuation Center
Career Prep (Finalists) Rapides Parish Office
June 23, 2021
Public Speaking Any (Finalists) - City of Alexandria Meeting Facility
Outdoor Skills - Camp Grant Walker
Tiger Tank - City of Alexandria Meeting Facility
Next Food Star - City of Alexandria Meeting Facility
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Face-to-Face Contest Day @ Various Locations
ATV - Evacuation Center
June 24, 2021 Dog & Cat Science - Evacuation Center
Tiger Tank Continued, City of Alexandria Meeting Facility
Next Food Star - City of Alexandria Meeting Facility
4-H University Celebration Assembly
Recognition of Scholarship Winners
June 24, 2021 Recognition of Hall of Fame Honorees
State Officer Speeches
Announcement of Louisiana 4-H Leadership Board Members
4-H University Awards Assembly
June 30, 2021 Announcement of Contest Winners
Retiring and Incoming 4-H Presidents’ Addresses
EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration
All registrations for the 2021 4-H University will be completed online by the parish 4-H office/agent. It is the
responsibility of the 4-H’er and agent to ensure they are properly registered for Louisiana 4-H University on time,
correctly, and the registration has been accepted. All 4-H University contestants must be registered to compete.
Registration Fee
Registration fee for the 2021 4-H University is $20 per contestant. Registration fees assist with expenses related
to 4-H University supplies, materials, awards, contests expenses, and insurance.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP
Participants must be active 4-H members in the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program. For youth to
participate in 4-H University, they must be a bona fide 4-H member 30 days prior to 4-H University. For 2021,
potential 4-H club members must be enrolled by May 24, 2021.
POSSESSION, USE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, VAPING OR TOBACCO
The possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs, vaping/tobacco products is strictly prohibited in all
4-H events. Any members possessing any form of alcohol, tobacco/and vaporizers devices will automatically be
sent home, dismissed from 4-H for the remainder of the year and be barred from participating next year.
ENTRY COMPOSITION
All team members must meet the Louisiana 4-H Program eligibility requirements. All participating youth must
also be currently enrolled 4-H members from the same parish 4-H program.
NUMBER OF CONTESTS A 4-H MEMBER CAN ENTER
A 4-H member can enter only one contest at 4-H University. Due to 4-H University splitting events in 2021
between multiple days and weeks, the events will still be considered as one event - 4-H University and only one
contest can be entered.
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PARTICIPATION GRADES
4-H University participants whether for a contest or clover college, must have been in the 8th (14 years of
age) to 12th (19 years of age) grade year for the 2020-2021 4-H year (as of September 1, 2020). Each contest
descriptions contains details of grade requirements. For national contests, participants must be 14-18 years old as
of January 1 in the year they compete.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Contestants may not qualify for a 4-H University contest if they have participated in training in preparation for an
official post-secondary (university, college, junior college, or technical school) contest or course work of a similar
nature and in the same subject matter area. 4-H members qualifying for a national contest must also adhere to this
rule until the completion of the national contest. This may be verified through official transcripts, post-secondary
class catalogs (or syllabi), and/or conversations with class instructor(s).
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOTAPING
The use of photography and/or video equipment, including cell phones, are NOT PERMITTED to be used in
contest rooms and/or facilities during the contest. The exception would be for the use as props in a presentation.
In this case, please seek prior approval from the contest superintendent. This is due to individual media rights,
copyright laws, and personal safety.
Contest superintendents will confiscate all equipment found in contest rooms and/or facilities until completion
of contest. 4-H members, parents, leaders, coaches, and/or Extension agents caught taking photographs or
videotaping contestants may result in a disqualification of an entry.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary service, or accommodation in order to participate, will need
to request their needs via the Louisiana 4-H ADA Special Accommodations Form two weeks prior to the date of
any contest.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Service animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities are permitted
at the event. Non-service animals are not allowed. Comfort or emotional support animals are not service animals.
COMPETITION RULES
RESULT PACKETS
Result packets will no longer be printed and distributed but will be emailed at the conclusion of 4-H University
Awards Assembly. Sheets will be provided after 4-H University is complete and all superintendents have turned
in scoresheets.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Youth contestants will not be allowed to have any electronic device in their possession during their competition
(phone, airpods, smart watches, etc.).
USE OF ALCOHOL IN COOKING CONTEST
All cooking contests strictly forbid the use of alcohol.
Page 52021 Louisiana 4-H University CONTEST OBSERVATIONS All contests are closed to anyone other than contestants, judges, and superintendents. AgCenter employees can enter and observe educational presentations. NATIONAL CONTESTS National Contests: Agents and/or coaches of teams advancing to a national contest will have the expectation to attend the national contest to support/coach their parish team. Agents/Coaches of national advancing teams will also have the expectation to a significant role in the coordination of the event with the assistance of the state 4-H office. TEAM IDENTIFICATION AND SUBSTITUTIONS Parishes must identify teams for contests when applicable. In the event a participant(s) drops out, changes of delegates between green team, white team, and blue team must be ready by Monday, June 7, 2021 by 4:30 PM with an email to Kayla McGuire at mcguire@agcenter.lsu.edu. SWITCHING CONTESTS After registration closes (May 28, 2021), if there is an emergency or unexpected circumstance, a contest participant cannot move to a different contest. RETURNING IN THE SAME CONTEST A qualified 4-H’er may compete in any contest annually until the top award is won. 4-H’ers may not enter contests that they have already won first place or attended the award trip as an alternate in that contest. An alternate winner cannot compete in the same contest if they have already accepted that particular award as an alternate. They may not enter another contest that offers the same first place award already won. Exceptions to the above: 4-H Educational Trip can be won three times in different contests; Livestock NAILE trip. A member may win an award in any region or state contest held at different time from 4-H University or State 4-H Record Judging and still win an award at 4-H University and State 4-H Record Judging if it is not the same award. 4-H’ers who win an individual or team demonstration contest at 4-H University will not be allowed to use the same demonstration in another 4-H University Demo contest. AWARDS AWARD PRIZES (TRIP OR CASH AWARD) All youth winning a contest and opportunity to attend an awards trip will be given the option for a cash prize instead of participating in a trip. The exception to this rule will be youth who are participating as a team in a contest in which there is a national contest. Those youth will have the expectation to continue as a team member and not be offered a cash prize due to their responsibility of representing Louisiana 4-H at a national event. Cash award amounts will be determined after the spring Louisiana 4-H Foundation fund raising campaign. NUMBER OF WINNERS RECOGNIZED To eliminate confusion on the awarding of blue ribbons (number vs. percentage based on entries), ALL contests will go to a consistent awarding of 25% of the participating contestant’s blue ribbons per contest, regardless of the number of entries. NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS AWARDS TRIP Those contests who have National 4-H Congress is only awarded if the youth is 14 years or older. The requirement of youth being 14 years old is a national requirement, not a state rule. Page 6
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CHANGES IN STATE AWARD TRIPS
If the state award in any contest is changed, previous first place winners are not eligible to compete for the new
award.
METHOD DEMONSTRATIONS, ILLUSTRATED TALKS & PUBLIC SPEAKING
USE OF ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS
4-H’ers will have the opportunity to use an electronic presentation in all Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks.
4-H’ers are responsible for making presentations accessible on day of competition (Cloud storage or Flash drive).
TIME LIMITS AND TIME DEDUCTIONS
All Method Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks, and Public Speaking will have a minimum and maximum
presentation time.
CONTEST MINIMUM TIME MAXIMUM TIME
Method Demonstrations 8 minutes 15 minutes
Illustrated Talks 5 minutes 8 minutes
Public Speaking 5 minutes 7 minutes
For each presentation that falls either below the minimum time or above the maximum time the following
deduction will be given for each partial/whole minute outside of the limits.
CONTEST POINT DEDUCTION
Method Demonstrations 5 points per partial/whole minute
Illustrated Talks 5 points per partial/whole minute
Public Speaking 3 points per each 30 seconds
UPLOADING OF MATERIALS FOR JUDGING
4-H members in contests requiring materials such as videos, Power Point presentations, and/or other documents
will receive instructions on uploading after registration is closed.
JUDGING CONTESTS
TEAM COMPOSITION
For all judging contests, a parish may enter up to any combination of two (2) individuals or two (2) teams which
are comprised of three (3) or four (4) 4-H members. A team may still compete with three (3) members, however,
if the team consist of four (4) members, the bottom score will be drop and only the top three used in determining
overall team score. If the high point individual is not part of the winning team, they will not be extended an
opportunity to participate in a national contest if there is one. However, they will have the opportunity to return
the following year to compete in the same judging contest.
TEAM MAKEUP
A team will consist of three or four members. If four members are on a team, the low score will be dropped when
computing team scores. All contestants will compete for high individual.
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4-H HAS TALENT
Contest Description:
This contest will provide an opportunity for 4‐H members to display their talent as an individual or groups
with up to 8 people. Individuals and groups, regardless of performance, will be judged in one category. Each
performance will be scored, and the winner will the designated contest award.
Contest Superintendents:
Xavier Bell and Nancy Cronan
Award:
Louisiana 4-H Educational Trip
Sponsors:
Grade/Age Requirement:
Must be enrolled in 8th to 12th Grade as of September 1, 2020.
Team or Individual Contest:
Individual up to team of eight (8)
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Three (3) entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and
guidelines.
2. The 4-H Has Talent Contest will consist of five (5) categories:
a. Vocal: solo, duet, ensemble
b. Instrumental: solo, duet, ensemble
c. Theatrical: comedy, drama, or lip sync
d. Dance: solo, duet, ensemble
e. Miscellaneous: magic, martial arts, juggling, poetry, etc.
3. Solo acts will consist of one (1) individual, duets will consist of two (2) individuals, and ensemble can
consist of three to eight (3-8) individuals.
4. Acts will be judged based on the category they are submitted in. Example, all solo, duet, and ensemble
acts within the Vocal category will be judged together to get an overall vocal winner.
5. Performances with mix talents involved, must select a category from the above list of categories to
compete in. Example: If a performance consists of playing an instrument and singing, choose the
category where much of the talent is showcased. IE if the act consists of 70% singing with an instrument
to accompany, select vocal, and if 70% of the performance consist of playing an instrument with singing
to accompany, select instrumental.
6. A 4-H Has Talent Information Sheet must be completed with appropriate signatures including (4-Her(s),
Agent and parent/guardian) and turned into the contest superintendent for each performance. An
agent will be notified if any signatures are missing and another completed form with all signatures
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will be required to compete. 4-H MEMBERS WILL NOT PERFORM UNLESS A 4-H TALENT
INFORMATION SHEET WITH ALL APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES IS TURNED IN FOR EACH
INIDIVDUAL OR GROUP.
7. Each category will have the same judges.
8. Each act has a maximum of five (5) minutes performance time. For every 30 seconds over the five-
minute limit, a three (3) point deduction in the total score will be assessed.
9. Prior to performance, contestant(s) will introduce themselves by name and title of their performance only.
No parish should be named.
10. All contestants will perform a talent that is appropriate for family viewing, follows the Louisiana 4-H
Code of Conduct, and is representative of the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program.
11. The top winner in each of the five (5) categories will be showcased during virtual General Assemblies.
4-H Has Talent Virtual Format:
• Be sure to introduce yourself or your group at the beginning of the video. Be sure to include the name of
the performers and the title of the performance.
• 4-H Agents must submit the signed PDF of the 4-H Has Talent Information Sheet and video performance
to the following Microsoft Forms link: https://forms.office.com/r/Scx0CpDWPz
• If the video file is too large, contact Xavier Bell at xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu for an alternate method of
delivery.
• Once 4-H Agent has submitted entries, an email receipt from Microsoft Forms will be sent to them. If
you do not see it in your inbox, check your spam, and if the email receipt is not there, contact Xavier
Bell.
Video Tips
• If you are filming the video on your phone, turn your phone horizontal. If you are using the selfie
camera, make sure it is on the left side when you are looking at it, and if you are using the back camera,
make sure it is on the right side when you are looking at it.
Contest Resource(s):
• 4-H Has Talent Scoresheet
• 4-H Has Talent Information Sheet
• If you should have any questions about the contest, please do not hesitate to email me at: ncrona4h@
gmail.com or xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu
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ATV SAFETY
Contest Description:
The event will consist of three parts. 1) written test 2) parts identification which will consist of ten parts to
identify 3) ATV riding portion which consists of ATV safety and operation. The scores from each part will be
added. The lowest overall score wins.
Contest Superintendent:
Dr. Renee Castro
Award:
Louisiana 4-H Educational Trip, November
Sponsors:
4-H Outdoor Skills Program and Honey Brake Confluence 4-H Fund
Grade/Age Requirement:
Must be enrolled in 8th to 12th Grade as of September 1, 2020.
Team or Individual Contest:
Two (2) individuals
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and guide-
lines.
2. As a safety precaution, all contestants will be REQUIRED to wear long sleeve shirts, long pants (preferably
denim), and boots. Tennis shoes WILL NOT be allowed. Must wear western style boot, hiking boot, or work
boots. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Riding gloves are not required but are suggested.
4. Helmets and eye protection will be provided for wear during the riding portion of the competition. You are
encouraged to bring your own should you own a helmet or goggles.
5. The contestant with the lowest score will win.
6. Any contestant demonstrating unsafe riding skills will be stopped immediately and given 200 penalty points.
7. Due to the nature of the contest all contestants should be properly trained and have a basic knowledge of
proper ATV riding skills. (They should have ridden an ATV prior to the contest.)
8. A permission slip for each contestant must be signed and turned in on June 11, 2021.
Contest Format:
1. WRITTEN TEST.
This test will consist of 25 questions which may be fill-in-the blank, multiple choice, or true-false. The
test questions will cover basic riding techniques, safety equipment, riding strategies, and any other materi-
al covered in the Ohio State University Extension 4-H ATV Safety Book.
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Reference for the written test is the Ohio State University Extension 4-H ATV Safety Book.
Rules:
• Two penalty points will be deducted for each question answered incorrectly or unanswered.
• Time limit-20 minutes.
Scoring:
• Questions missed x 2 = Total Penalty Points
2. PARTS IDENTIFICATION.
Identify 10 ATV parts from the list provided. Parts will be on ATV and will be tagged for identification.
Rules
• 5-minute time limit
Scoring:
• Parts identified incorrectly x 2 = total penalty points
3. ATV SAFETY SKILL DRIVING.
This activity will test the individual’s overall ability to safely operate the ATV in various situations.
Rules
• 4-H’er must select the correct machine to ride according to his/her age. See ATV handbook for details.
• This is not a timed event. 1st and 2nd gear should be used at all times. Emphasis will be on ride tech-
nique, skill, and safety. Riding extremely slow or extremely fast will result in penalty.
• Any and all material for the contest (excluding course) comes directly from ATV handbook, parts list
provided.
Contest Resource(s):
• Louisiana 4-H ATV Safety Study Guide, 2021 Edition
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION
Contest Description:
Individual contestants, using the 2021 guidelines and forms, will submit a Cover Sheet and Job Application form using
the examples in the Career Preparation Study Guide. Contestants will also submit a Cover Letter, Résumé and Reference
List, which will be the contestant’s design. Contestants will need to review and utilize materials provided in the Career
Preparation Study Guide in planning and developing materials.
Contest Superintendent:
Elizabeth C. Gambel
Award:
Louisiana 4-H Educational Trip, November
Sponsors:
Grade/Age Requirement:
Must be enrolled in 8th to 12th Grade as of September 1, 2020.
Team or Individual Contest:
Individual
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and guide-
lines.
2. Each Parish may send two (2) contestants. Each will compete individually.
3. If you are a returning Career Prep Contestant, be sure to update your record book accordingly. Consider
changing the Job you are applying for and updating all required record forms including Résumé and Story.
4. There are two components of this contest: Record Book and Personal Interview. Refer to the 2021 Ca-
reer Prep Study Guide for score sheets when completing the Record Book Components.
Part 1: Record Book
• Comprised of six (6) parts: Make sure to use the forms that are included in the 2021 Study Guide to
complete your Record Book Section.
a. Personal Information page: The cover sheet MUST be signed by the contestant, parent or
guardian, and 4-H agent. (NOTE: No need to submit Photo)
b. Cover Letter: Prepare a one-page formal letter to accompany the job application for the part-
time job you are applying for NOW.
c. Job Application: Keeping the job you are applying for now in mind, complete the 2021 job
application form that accompanies these contest rules. Be specific and thorough.
d. Résumé: There is NO designated form provided. Each contestant should research the important
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components of a résumé and prepare a résumé accordingly.
Google “LSU Olinde Career Center Student Career Guide” for résumé hints. Contestant submits
a résumé giving the qualifications for the job for which he or she is applying for NOW. It is rec-
ommended that the résumé be one page in length and typed in 10-12-point font.
e. Reference Page: Design a page to include three (3) references who are not related to the appli-
cant and should contain pertinent contact information.
A good reference for résumés, reference pages and cover letters can be found in the LSU Olinde
Career Center Student Career Guide which can be obtained online.
f. Personal Development Story: The story shall be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 double
spaced typed pages using 12-point font and 1-inch margins in either Times New Roman or Ariel
style. Points will be deducted when large fonts and margins are used. Refer to the 2021 Story
score sheet as an outline. Answer every question then put your answers in paragraph form. Note
the possible points that are assigned to each area of the story and place the appropriate emphasis
in those specific areas.
Part 2: Personal Interview
a. All Contestants will be interviewed virtually. The situation for the contestant’s interview will be
the job the contestant is applying for now, one representing a present-day situation. Con-
testants will be asked questions related to workplace ethics and knowledge as indicated on the
interview scorecard during the interview process. Following the interview, judges will inform
the contestant his/her scoring has ended, and then will spend a few minutes discussing strengths
and suggesting areas of improvement making the contest a true learning experience!
b. Each contestant should wear an appropriate outfit for a job interview. For males: slacks, button
down shirt and tie. Suits or sports coats are acceptable but not required. For females: skirt and
blouse, dress, or appropriate slacks and top.
c. For the first round of interviews, contestants will be divided into several groups. Each group will
be interviewed by a team of 2 qualified judges. Your 4-H agents will have the schedule in ad-
vance of the contest day.
d. All contestants who are invited to a second interview will be interviewed by one set of judges.
Submission of Contest Requirements
A copy of all 2021 Record Book components is to be emailed to the State Office by the deadline given to you by
your 4-H Agent as per directions of your 4-H Agent. Do not include the blank score sheets in the portfolio. All
pages of the portfolio shall be typed 12-point font in either Times New Roman or Arial style). Judges will refer
to the records during the interviews.
The order of items to be placed in the portfolio are as follows:
A. Records Cover Page
B. Cover Letter
C. Job Application
D. Résumé
E. Reference List
F. Professional Development Story
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Scoring
Round 1: Scoring based on the following:
Section/Component Possible Score
Personal Information Sheet 5
Cover Letter 25
Job Application 25
Résumé 55
Reference Page 5
4-H Story 55
Interview Round 1 110
Total Possible Score after Round 1 280
Round 2: Contestants with the highest scores from Round 1 will be invited to participate in a second
interview. Scoring will be based on the following:
Section/Component Possible Score
Cover Letter 25
Résumé 55
Interview - Round 2 110
Total Possible Score 190
In the case of ties the score of the 4-H story
will be used.
Other Information:
• Be sure your forms represent a job that you are applying for now! (summer, part-time, or after school).
• Google “LSU Olinde Career Center Student Career Guide” when developing your cover letter, résumé
and reference sheet for submission.
Contest Resource(s):
• Contest Study Guide: Career Preparation Contest, 2021 Edition.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Contest Description:
The contest will apply knowledge to practical situations using child development theory and knowledge and
developmentally appropriate practices. Contestants demonstrate knowledge about all aspects of childcare, family
development, and careers in child and family development.
Child development includes four main areas of growth of a human: cognitive, emotional, physical, and social.
The contest’s main goal is to enhance the skills of 4-H members in the discipline.
1. Learn how to create a safe and caring learning environment.
2. Self-care, sibling care, and childcare skill development (Ages & Stages).
3. Introduction to child development career paths.
4. Exposure to critical issues related to positive, healthy relationships and parenting responsibilities.
Contest is structured as an individual judging experience where contestants place various situations and then pro-
vide written reasons to defend their scenario answers.
Contest Superintendent:
Esther Boe
Award:
National 4-H Congress
Sponsors:
Norvel and Leo Thames Memorial Fund
Grade/Age Requirement:
Must be enrolled in 8th to 12th Grade as of September 1, 2020.
Team or Individual Contest:
Individual
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Contestants
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and guide-
lines.
2. Contest will consist of four (4) placing classes, one (1) class of written reasons, and a written exam.
3. The Hormel System will be used for scoring the four (4) placing classes therefore each class will be a total
of up to 50 points each (total 200 points). Reasons class will be awarded a score of no more than 50 points
per class (total 50 points). The written exam will be a total of 100 points. Total possible points earned by a
contestant cannot exceed 350 points.
4. Ties will be broken using the reasons score.
5. Contestants will be provided a scenario with four different options with the intent to place the four in
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order from best to worst.
For example:
a. The scenario given for the contest may be related to childcare facilities, parenting, and safe sitter
situations and would require that the contestant judge four classes of items or situations related
to these subjects.
b. One class may be a selection of age-appropriate toys and contestant will place toys from best to worse
in terms of their appropriateness for a certain age child.
c. A class on virtual teaching tools where a contestant will place the class from best to worst based on
the safety and capabilities of the youth regarding ages and stages.
6. Each participant will be allowed to bring only one 3” by 5” note card into the contest with relevant mate-
rial to be used in the judging portion of the contest only.
7. One class will be identified as a “reasons class.” After the contestant provides the placing, they will prepare a
written set of reasons as to their placings.
8. The final component of the contest will consist of a written exam. The exam will consist of 50 multiple choice,
fill-in-the-blank, and/or true/false questions valued at two (2) points per question and will cover topics and
questions related to child development theory and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
9. Contestant must use criteria provided at the contest for judging all classes according to instruction given to
each situation.
10. Time limitations: For each non-reason class a contestant will have six (6) minutes to evaluation and de-
termine placings. For the one reason class, the contestant will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for evalua-
tion, placing, and writing of reasons. Sixty (60) minutes will be allowed for the written exam.
Contest Resource(s):
Child Development Contest Study Guide, Revised 2021
Louisiana 4-H Publication, “Understanding the 4-H Judging Contest Process”
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CONSUMER DECISION MAKING
Contest Description:
Teams of three (3) or four (4) 4-H members will judge six classes of consumer products or services. In addi-
tion, each participant will use criteria outlined in situation statement to give a set of oral reasons on one of the
classes. Classes may include financial products or services, repeat purchase items, big ticket items, or contrac-
tual services.
Contest Superintendent:
Abigail McAlister
Award:
Opportunity to represent Louisiana 4-H Program at National Western Roundup Consumer Decision Making
Contest
Sponsors:
Grade/Age Requirement:
Due to the contest being a qualifier for a national 4-H contest participants must be 14-18 years old as of
January 1.
Team or Individual Contest:
Team of 3 or 4
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Team Entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules
and guidelines.
2. Teams will be allowed 7 minutes for placing each class and at least 40 minutes to prepare for oral
reasons.
3. Five classes will be selected from Consumer Decision‐Making Study Guides available on the LSU
AgCenter Intranet after April 1. The sixth class is a “mystery” class. The “mystery” class will be a
class of items not examined in the study guides.
4. Contestants should understand product labels, warranties, product standards, materials, workman-
ship, cost, hidden costs, services, durability, maintenance, environmental impact, product disposal,
product care, opportunity costs, and vendors.
5. Teams will be awarded a maximum of 50 points per class for placings and 50 points for oral rea-
sons, for a total of 350 points per contestant.
6. In the event of a tie for the first place, the team with the highest reasons score will be declared the
winner.
Contest Resource(s):
• Louisiana 4-H Publication, “Understanding the 4-H Judging Contest Process”
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CONSUMER FOOD JUDGING
Contest Description:
The Consumer Foods Judging Contest is designed to measure the knowledge a 4-H member knows in making
wise food choices. Food choices are made when we select food at supermarket, school, vending machines, fast
food outlets, and restaurants. The contest is made up of nine (9) classes of items. Reasons will be required for
one of these nine (9) classes. Each class contains four similar items, numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 and has an accom-
panying scenario. The scenario describes a consumer and gives the needs to be considered when they decide to
purchase the item. Factors influencing these needs include health, money, lifestyle, preferences, or other require-
ments which depend on the item given and the individual in the situation.
Contest Superintendent:
Dr. Vicky Green
Award:
Louisiana 4-H Educational Trip
Sponsors:
Grade/Age Requirement:
Must be enrolled in 8th to 12th Grade as of September 1, 2020
Team or Individual Contest:
Team of 3 or 4
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Team Entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and
guidelines.
2. Contestants will work cooperatively to: place four choices (best to worst) of each of five (5) classes, using
one standard judging card per team. (See judging card.) The Hormel System will be used for scoring.
3. Placing and cuts for each class will be assigned by nutrition specialists.
4. Each class will consist of a situation and the four choices. Situations could include school lunch options,
fast food restaurant, grocery store, family medical problems, etc. Choices could be individual foods, pack-
aged food products, complete meals, a day’s menu plan, etc.
5. Each participant will take a written/web-based exam on the study materials.
6. Contestants should be knowledgeable about the current Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, the Food Label, unit
pricing, cost-per-serving, product forms, quality standards, etc.
7. Teams will be awarded 50 maximum points for each class and 100 maximum points for the exam.
8. Ties will be broken first by the non-reasons score and second by the top individual exam score.
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9. Setup and Timing:
Section I: 5 stations for non-reasons classes- 5 minutes each class/30 minutes
Participants will work as a team
Section II: Written exam- Individual 60 minutes
Additional Contest Information:
Examples of Possible Classes
1. Convenience Foods/Beverages: Scratch, mix, canned, frozen for cost, nutrition (i.e. calcium content) and
convenience
2. Fresh Produce: 4 sets of produce to judge for quality and variety.
3. School Lunch: Bag lunch, snack bar, hot line, salad bar for nutrition and/or food safety risk
4. Unit Pricing: Four different sizes of same product (ie seafood) for cost
5. Day’s Menus: Four menus of breakfast, lunch, supper and two snacks for nutrition and health
6. Meal Plan: Four lunches for convenience, cost, and nutritional adequacy
7. Vending Machine: Four different snacks (can include beverages) for nutrition and health.
8. Fast Foods: Four meals for nutrition and health
9. Food safety: Four meals for food safety risk
10. Physical activity: Four activity logs for health (ie fulfill recommendations for physical activity)
Example of Consumer Food Judging Class – Healthy Snacks
Scenario: Samantha is looking for a healthy afternoon snack. She typically likes sweet snacks but knows
that eating candy isn’t her best option. She knows her snacks should be low in calories (about 150 calories)
and low in fat while also providing fiber and protein. She knows fiber will help her feeling full longer, so she
doesn’t get too hungry before dinner. While shopping, she found the following items. Rank these items from
best to worst options.
Option 1: Quaker Breakfast Cookies Calories: 170
Fat: 4.5 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Option 2: All-Bran Oatmeal Raisin Bars Calories: 120 Fat:2.5 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Option 3: Quaker Chewy Butterfinger Granola Bars Calories: 100
Fat: 2.5 grams Fiber: 1grams Protein:
1grams
Option 4: Fiber One Oats and Strawberries with Almonds Calories: 140
Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Protein: 2
ANSWER: 4-2-1-3
CUTS: 4-2-4
Option 4: Is within the suggested 150 calories- has some protein but considerably more fiber than the other
options. This will help her feel full longer and less likely to be hungry before dinner.
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Option 2: is within the calories, has a good amount of fiber (not as much as option 4) and some protein.
Option 1: is slightly higher than the suggested amounts of calories but has a good amount of fiber and protein.
Option 3: is a small snack with only 1gram of fiber and protein each. This would not be a good snack to help
her feel full or prevent her from being hungry before dinner.
Contest Resource(s):
• Louisiana 4-H Publication, “Understanding the 4-H Judging Contest Process”
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DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING
Contest Description:
Each contestant will judge up to six (6) classes of dairy cattle with no more than three (3) and no less than one
(1) class being heifers. Each contestant will be required to give up to three (3) sets of oral reasons.
Contest Superintendent:
Dr. Charles Hutchison
Award:
Opportunity for the 1st place team to represent Louisiana 4-H at the National Dairy Judging Contest Trip to
North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky or World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis-
consin
Sponsors:
Grade/Age Requirement:
Due to the contest being a qualifier for a national 4-H contest participants must be 14-18 years old as of
January 1.
Team or Individual Contest:
Team of 3 or 4
Number of Entries Per Parish:
Two (2) Team Entries
Contest Rules:
1. Refer to Louisiana 4-H University General Rules and Guidelines for a complete set of event rules and guide-
lines.
2. Up to six (6) classes of dairy cattle will be judged with no more than three (3) and no less than one (1) class
being heifers.
3. Twelve (12) minutes will be allowed for placing in each non‐reason class. Fifteen (15) minutes will be
allowed for each reasons class.
4. Each contestant will be required to give up to three (3) sets of oral reasons.
5. A Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Committee appointed by the superintendent will judge the classes to deter-
mine the official placings and score the oral reasons presented.
6. A maximum score of 50 points will be awarded for each placing class and set of oral reasons. The Hormel
Scoring System will be used to calculate the scores of each contestant.
7. In the event of a tie for the first-place team or high individual, the team or individual having the highest total
points in reasons will be declared the winner.
8. The Dairy Cattle Judging Contest will be held at the LSU AgCenter – Southeast Research Station.
Contest Resource(s):
• Louisiana 4-H Publication, “Understanding the 4-H Judging Contest Process”
• www.youtube.com Virginia Tech Dairy Cattle Judging Videos (tutorials and practice classes)
• www.Holsteinfoundation.org Dairy Judging Workbook
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FASHION REVUE - ALL CATEGORIES
Contest Description (Fashion Revue):
4-H U Fashion Revue is part of an educational program sponsored by the LSU AgCenter 4-H Department. It
consists of 3 different contest categories. Fashion Revue includes one sewing contest called It’s SEW You! and
a no-sew or sewing optional contest called Ready to Wear and a sew/no-sew contest called Upcycled Fashion: A
Recycling Project. The 4-H U Fashion Revue Contest rules and training for all categories are available online.
In the Fashion Revue Program, 4-H members are evaluated based on consumer decision making, quality analysis,
quality of construction or workmanship, degree of difficulty, modeling, fit, and appearance.
Description of Contest It’s SEW You!:
Where contestants construct (sew) an outfit and are judged on construction through photos and videos and a face-
to-face appearance judging. You are encouraged to use fabrics, patterns, and notions that you already have avail-
able if you desire. Fabrics, patterns, and supplies can be purchased wherever available whether locally or online.
The contestant may choose a commercial pattern, create their own, or use a combination of each. Data Packet is
submitted online for judging prior to deadline. For 2021, both face to face and virtual judging is on schedule to
be used for scoring. 4-H U outfit is not submitted for judging.
Description of Ready-to-Wear Selections & Judging:
Contestants put together a 4-H U outfit and accessories for any occasion. This year contestants are encouraged
to shop in their closet to find pieces that will work for this year’s virtual contest. 4-H U Outfit pieces may be all
ready-to-wear or a combination of home sewn and ready-to-wear; outfit must include some ready-to-wear pieces.
Limited spending amount ($100) does not include shoes and accessories and can be estimated since already pur-
chased. In addition, contestants will create 3 more outfits with pieces chosen from their closet that will change up
their 4-H U outfit to something more casual or dressy or just different. These three additional outfits must include
at least one piece of the original 4-H U outfit. Judges will use photos of 4-H U outfit and 3 additional outfits sub-
mitted as well as the modeling video. For 2021, both face to face and virtual judging is on schedule to be used for
scoring. 4-H U outfit is not submitted for judging. Photos and modeling video will be used for judging which are
part of the data packet submitted. See packet for more details.
A virtual consumer judging activity where contestants will answer questions about overall quality of appearance
and construction details based on standards for finished durable garments, fibers and fabrics, care, label infor-
mation and cost of garment in relation to the situation given will be part of a test as well as general knowledge
questions on ready to wear garments. The PPT provided, survey questions are submitted prior to 4-H U. The test
will be online, a link will be sent to those registered for the Ready-to Wear contest through MS Teams.
Description of Upcycled Fashion: A Recycling Contest:
There are so many ways to reuse discarded clothing instead of throwing it all in the garbage. This contest seeks to
bring awareness of the amount of clothing discarded into the landfill, of the types of recyclable materials, and of
ways to reuse fibers and fabrics and other recyclable materials that would otherwise end up adding to the landfill.
The Upcycled Fashion Contest demonstrates recycling knowledge and redesign skills using recyclable materi-
als to create a wearable outfit for the runway. The design should be wearable, neat and of quality workmanship.
Clothing should meet acceptable standards of appropriateness for a 4-H or school function. Most clothing can
be upcycled which means to reuse a discarded item to create a product of better quality than the original or into
something new and usable.
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4. Photos and video of the contestant modeling the 4-H U outfit will be combined into the 4-H U Fashion
Show.
5. Face to face appearance judging is allowed this year, any contestant who cannot attend face to face ap-
pearance judging will not receive points for this section.
Scoring
Rubrics are included in the contest packet. There are 2 scoresheets included: one for garment construction/
data packet and one for appearance judging.
Points awarded as described on scoresheets:
Construction – 50 points
Appearance Judging – 50 points
Total Points Possible – 100 points
SPECIFIC CONTEST GUIDELINES FOR THE READY TO WEAR CATEGORY
Category Rules
1. Ready-to-wear Contest includes a 4-H U outfit suitable for any occasion selected from your existing closet.
Outfit pieces may be all ready-to-wear or a combination of home sewn and ready-to-wear; outfit must in-
clude some ready-to-wear pieces. Limited spending amount ($100) does not include shoes and accessories.
If garments have already been purchased an estimate of price is acceptable. Photos (4) are taken of front,
right side, left side, and back view must be uploaded into the PPT slide show provided. Additional photos
may be submitted to show details or other features but will not be judged or scored.
2. A video of the contestant modeling the 4H U garment is also uploaded into the PPT.
3. In addition to the 4-H U outfit above, you will put together three (3) additional outfits from your closet.
These three outfits are comprised of at least one garment from the original 4-H U outfit chosen with other
pieces added to change the outfit into something different. For example, if your 4-H U outfit consists of
khaki pants and a white button up shirt with belt and leather shoes, a suit coat can be added to this outfit for
a dressier style. Or jeans can be exchanged for the khaki pants and tennis shoes for leather to create a more
casual look. Skirts can be exchanged for pants, polo exchanged for button up shirt, etc. This wise consumer
practice is making the most of the wardrobe investment. Remember, you must include a piece of the origi-
nal 4-H U outfit.
4. A Judging and Reasons Test will be submitted online. After registration for the RTW contest is processed,
the email provided will contain a link to the exam.
5. Submit a completed data packet including photos and video prior to deadline. The garment and accessories
are NOT submitted.
6. Photos and video of the contestant modeling the 4-H U outfit will be combined into the 4-H U Fashion
Show.
7. If a contestant is not able to attend face to face judging, then they will not receive a score for face to face
modeling.
Scoring
Rubrics are included in the contest packet. There are 2 scoresheets included: one for data packet and one for
appearance judging.
Points awarded as described on scoresheets:
Data Packet – 170 points
Appearance Judging – 180 points
Judging and Reasons Test – 150 points
Total Points Possible – 100 points
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Note: The higher numerical score in Ready-to-wear does not mean to imply greater value for this contest.
These point values are needed to effectively use Hormel computing slide. Appearance and selection points
will be same percentage value as other contests.
SPECIFIC CONTEST GUIDELINES FOR THE UPCYCLED FASHION RECYCLING CATEGORY
Category Rules
1. Submit a completed packet of information, photos and video about 4-H U outfit prior to the deadline.
2. Packet must be uploaded in to the PPT provided and uploaded into contest site. More details to come on
process.
3. Garments must be made of at least 75% recycled or reused materials that would otherwise end up in the
landfills. The focus is to take recyclable materials headed for the landfill and turn them into fashion. Do not
purchase or use new items. Do not use glass or glitter.
4. Participants will create a new outfit, not simply embellish an old one that is wearable.
5. Materials used in the construction of garments MUST be post-consumer, post-industrial or post agricultural
waste. Designers may use materials for construction such as glue, tape, dyes, markers, thread, zippers, elas-
tic, wire, string, Velcro, boning, buckram, grommets, laces, starch, paint, etc. No food waste.
6. Footwear made from recyclable material is preferred, however, street shoes are acceptable. Shoes must be
safe to walk in.
7. Accessories may be made of recyclable materials as well but not required.
8. Only the data packet is submitted for judging prior to 4-H U. The garment and accessories are NOT sub-
mitted prior to 4-H U.
9. Face to face appearance judging is allowed this year, any contestant who cannot attend face to face appear-
ance will not receive a score for this section.
Scoring
Rubrics are included in the 2021 4-H University Fashion Revue Material Guide. There are 2 scoresheets
included: one for data packet and one for appearance judging.
Points awarded as described on scoresheets:
Data Packet – 100 points
Appearance Judging – 100 points
Total Points Possible – 200 points
Contest Resource(s):
2021 4-H University Fashion Revue Material Guide
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