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Edition 51 – JUNE 2021
Please distribute to all Committee Members and Chief Stewards
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REGISTER NOW
All Directors, Show Committee Members and Volunteers are welcome to attend the ASC State Conference
on Saturday June 19, 9am-1pm 2021. Please join us in person at one of ten locations (Armidale, Bathurst,
Bombaderry, Casino, Dubbo, Goulburn, Narrandera, North Ryde, Port Macquarie, Singleton) or virtually
from your home.
Marla Calico, IAFE President and CEO is the keynote Speaker. Guest speakers include Stacey Copas,
Academy of Resilience, Michael Millner, RAS President and Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner for
Resilience NSW, and Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management with the Department of Premier and
Cabinet.
The ASC Awards for Excellence, Dedication, Innovation and Resilience will be announced.
For more information about the conference - www.agshowsnsw.org.au/conference2021
Please spread the word that it is free to register, and you must register to attend, ideally with individual
email addresses. To register go to - https://tinyurl.com/ascconference
Registrations close June 14.
Any questions please contact Sarah McGregor or the ASC office on 1800 250 387.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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Table of Contents ASC Contacts
Pg. 1 State Conference 2021 Kim England (CEO)
Pg. 2 ASC Contacts
kim.england@ascofnsw.org.au
Congratulations – Jasmine Neoh
Katie Stanley (Member Services Officer)
Exemption from holding a Show or sections in 2021
katie.stanley@ascofnsw.org.au
$200 COVID supplies
Nicky Seeto (Member Services Officer)
Pg.3 President’s Post
Pg. 4 ASC Showgirl Dinner 6 April 2021 nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Pg.5 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl announcement Jasmine Neoh (Member Services Officer)
Pg. 6 How to check a Certificate of Currency asc.admin@ascofnsw.org.au
Pg. 7 Geoff Mayo Shield
Sarah McGregor (Accounts, Projects)
Patrick Keast Award
sarah.mcgregor@ascofnsw.org.au
2022 Showgirl Conditions and Guidelines + Forms
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday
ASC Annual Showgirl Seminar
9am – 3pm
2020 NSW Rural Achiever
Pg. 8-9 State Young Judges Results
Pg. 9 Young Judges Workshop Congratulations
Chief Stewards Roles and Responsibilities Congratulations to ASC Staff member Jasmine
Pg. 10 ASC Directors and Showgirls Lunch at the Novotel
Neoh on completing the "ANZIIF Foundation
Certificate in Insurance".
2023 Zone Final Hosts and Dates
National Volunteers Week (17-23 May) – thanking volunteers
Showgirl State Finalists and Rural Achievers contact details
Exemption from holding an
Pg. 11 NLIS
Agricultural Show or all the usual
Pg. 12 ASC Award Nominees and Finalists
sections in 2021
Pg. 13 RASF Rural Scholarship Recipients sponsored by the ASC The Agricultural Societies Council of New South
Wales Ltd will allow members an exemption up
Pg. 14 Wool Article/Garment Rules and Regulations
until 31 December 2021, if due to COVID-19, they
Model Horse Regulations do not conduct an annual agricultural show or
Paid Horse Judges and Course Designers conduct an annual agricultural show with less than
the required five different types of sections
Rich Fruit Cake Competition Regulations
(including a horse section and a pavilion of Arts
ASC President’s Award 2021 and Crafts).
Pg.15 Suncorp
South Australian COVID Marshal Training
$200 for COVID supplies
AGM Photos Shows are eligible for $200 (+GST if the Show is
GST registered) for COVID-19 supplies. Email
Pg.16-20 COVID Safe Ag Shows and Field Days Frequently Asked
Questions invoice from the Show Society and receipts of the
purchases to sarah.mcgregor@ascofnsw.org.au
Pg. 20 Showmens Guild of Australasia - 2021 list of banned items
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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President’s Post from the desk of Tim Capp
Shows are back up and running and it is great to see that most are reporting increased numbers of competitors
and spectators in attendance. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending and opening a very successful
Goulburn Show and then again in April an equally successful Show at Maclean with all attendees in high spirits. I
was also at Dubbo in the cattle rings on day one of their show and from reports I have heard days two and three
were a great success.
I attended the Sydney Royal Easter show on most days catching up with ASC Directors, RAS Councillors and staff,
and many members of our Shows from around the State. As ASC President I was one of the Judges for the Rural
Achiever Competition which I found quite a difficult job with the calibre of Rural Achievers but in the end very
rewarding spending time with these inspiring young people. Well done to the 2020 Rural Achiever Dione
Howard. Congratulations to The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale from Cootamundra, first runner-up
Stephanie Ferguson from Bathurst and second runner-up Kate Webster from Wagga Wagga.
It was good to see all our Young Judges competitions were successfully run at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and
now our State winners go on to compete at the Nationals to be held at the EKKA in August. Planning is underway
for the Young Judges Workshop which will be held in Dubbo on the 24th and 25th July to help prepare our State
winners for the Nationals. Plans are also underway for the State and National Young Judging Competitions to be
held at the 2022 Royal Easter Show.
Well done to Group 5 for being awarded the Geoff Mayo Shield for 2021.
The ASC Board meeting and AGM were held at the Bathurst RSL and via Zoom at the end of May. It was lovely to
see some of our Members. The ASC State Conference planned for Saturday June 19 is proceeding well. You will
have received an email and details are on our website. The conference is free, and you must register to attend. I
would encourage you to make a day of it and attend one of the ten locations around the state. Not only will you
be part of the State Conference and inspired by State and International speakers, but you can also mix with your
local Show members and compare notes face to face. Morning tea and lunch will be provided by the ASC and I
am sure there will be some time to socialise afterwards.
Congratulations to all the ASC Award nominees and finalists. The finalists have been notified with the winners
announced at the State Conference.
Thanks to all the show volunteers who spent time completing the annual insurance declarations, so that the
group insurance quote can be sourced. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process. It does
make a difference when negotiating our insurance for the coming year.
Currently the ASC Board is working on a Child Safe Policy that can be used by all our member Shows. The ASC is
committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and more on this subject will be on the agenda at the
State Conference later this month.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the State Conference, either in person or virtually.
Meanwhile stay diligent and Covid Safe.
Tim Capp
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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ASC Showgirl Dinner
On Tuesday 6th April the annual Showgirl dinner was held at the North Ryde Golf Club. It was the first time that the
dinner has been held at the Golf Club and wonderful that over 70 guests were able to attend and enjoy the lovely
venue. Among the guests were RAS President Mr Michael Millner and his wife Jenny, CEO Mr Brock Gilmour and
Showgirl Councillor Susan Wakeford.
PSC Insurance sponsor the Showgirl Zone Finals and Phil Lemieux and Scott Slingo attended with Phil addressing the
guests at the beginning of the evening.
Throughout the evening there was a Q & A session where ASC President Mr Tim Capp asked each of the State
Finalists a few questions. We learnt that a lot can change in twelve months, some of the Showgirls had finished
degrees and changed career paths and one is expecting her first child.
It was lovely meeting and becoming more familiar with the 15 State Finalists and their families. Unfortunately
Livinia Evans representing Cooma and Zone 3 was unable to attend due to an accident and subsequent surgery. We
wish Livinia a speedy recovery.
NSW and Queensland are the only two States who hold a Showgirl Competition. Each year through an exchange
program between NSW and Queensland the Showgirl from Queensland attends Sydney Royal and the Land Sydney
Royal Showgirl attends the EKKA in August. We were priviledged Claire Webb could attend the dinner. Claire spoke
of her time as the 2019 Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl. Stephanie Clancy the 2019 Land Sydney Royal
Showgirl congratulated the 15 Showgirl State Finalists.
During ASC Vice President and Chairman of the Showgirl Committee Jill Chapman’s closing address she thanked all
the sponsors and wished the Finalists all the very best for their time in Sydney.
The Land has been a major sponsor of the Showgirl Competition for many years. Thank you to Matt De La Hunty
and Andrew Norris from The Land for joining us, and the articles and photos in The Land paper showcasing the
event.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Announcement at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
People gathered in the amphitheatre at the Royal Easter Show on Sunday 11th April 2021 for the long-awaited
announcement of the 2020 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl. There were 15 finalists representing seven zones
across NSW. RAS President Mr Michael Millner announced Jessica Neale from Cootamundra as the 2020 Land
Sydney Royal Showgirl. The Showgirl title remains in the Riverina. Stephanie Clancy from Walbundrie held the role
since 2019. Bathurst Showgirl Stephanie Ferguson was announced as first runner-up and Wagga Wagga Showgirl
Kate Webster was sashed as the second runner-up.
Jessica Neale is a policy advisor for NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and is also studying a Bachelor of Arts
(Secondary Education). Stephanie Ferguson is a vet student at Charles Sturt University and a councillor at the
Bathurst Royal Show, as well as a judge and steward for the cattle section. Kate Webster is an active member of
the Wagga Wagga Show Society and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours and
has started work with a meat industry research advisory organisation.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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How to Check a Certificate of Currency
It is important to check each business entering your Showground has public liability insurance. It is
pertinent that Show Societies check third party Certificate of Currency as some insurers will not be
renewing insurance cover for amusement rides in the current market. A Certificate of Currency
provides proof. Please check the items in red when checking a third party’s Certificate of Currency.
If any clarification is required, please contact Jasmine - asc.admin@ascofnsw.org.au
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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Geoff Mayo Shield
Congratulations to Group 5 (South Coast and Tablelands) for being awarded the Geoff Mayo Shield for the most
outstanding ASC Group. Points for this competition are earned from participation and placement in the Rural
Achiever, Showgirl, Judging and Woollen Article/Garment competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Patrick Keast Award
A fleece entered by Mary Goodwin of Countegany, near Cooma, won the
Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) and Agricultural Societies Council (ASC)
Country Show Champions Class (Patrick Keast Award) at the Sydney Royal this
year – named the best skirted Merino fleece entered in country shows
around the state.
It is the first time Mary has won the award and her fleece, which was first
entered at the Cooma Show. T Lieschke (Walbundrie Show Society) was
awarded second place and David Carter (Junee Show Society) third.
The fleece received 83 points out of 100, with 20.3 microns, a greasy fleece
weight of 7.1 kilograms and clean fleece weight of 5.28 kg.
The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Conditions and Guidelines 2022 and Entry Forms
The 2022 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Conditions and Guidelines and Forms A, B and C are available on the
ASC website https://www.agshowsnsw.org.au/competitions/showgirl
ASC Showgirl Seminar for Zones hosting a Showgirl Final in 2022 or 2023
The annual ASC Showgirl Seminar will be held in Sydney on Monday 23rd August and a webinar will be available
for those Show Societies unable to attend in person. More details to follow.
2020 NSW Rural Achiever
The Rural Achiever program, run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW focuses on developing young
agricultural talent from across NSW.
On Sunday 11th April at the Skydeck, Royal Easter Show, RAS President Michael Millner announced Dione
Howard, Milbrulong as the 2020 Rural Achiever. Dione is a veterinarian from Wagga Wagga who works with
local primary producers, helping them manage the health and wellbeing of their livestock, while immersing
herself in agricultural leadership, educational and ambassador programs.
Dione will represent NSW at the National Final of the Rural Ambassador Award to be held at the Sydney Royal
Easter Show in 2022.
Due to COVID James Cleaver the 2019 Rural Achiever from Nyngan will be attending the National Rural
Ambassador Final which will be conducted at the EKKA in Brisbane in August 2021. We wish him all the best.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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2021 State Young Judges Results
Beef Parader Competition
Champion Tayla Miller
Beef Young Judges Competition
1st Grace Burns Group 6
2nd Freya Weismantel Group 2
3rd Ellie Prior Group 2
Meat Breeds Sheep Young Judges Competition
1st Reece Webster Group 12
2nd Monte Barnes Group 8
3rd Megan Baker Group 5
Merino Sheep Young Judges Competition
1st Campbell Rubie Group 10
2nd Hain Van Eyk SMBA Armidale
3rd Michelle Fairall SMBA Canberra
Merino Fleece Young Judges Competition
1st Clarissa Peasley Group 8
2nd Isabel Hine Group 13
3rd Emma-Jane Lovell Group 11
Fruit & Vegetable Young Judges Competition
1st Michelle Fairall Group 10
2nd William Cox Group 11
3rd Emily Taylor Group 14
Grain Young Judges Competition
1st Campbell Wall Group 12
2nd Michelle Fairall Group 10
3rd Emma-Jane Lovell Group 11
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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Dairy Paraders Competition
Champion Katelyn Atkins
Reserve Champion Joel Offord
Dairy Young Judges Competition
1st Brittany Legge Group 5
2nd Olivia Lambkin Group 14
3rd Courtney Harkness Group 5
Rich Fruit Cake Competition
1st Jeanette Muller Group 5
2nd Mark McDougall Group 3
3rd Evol Lloyd-Jones Group 6
Wool & Article Garment Competition
1st Goulburn Show Group 7
2nd Robertson Show Group 5
3rd Hawkesbury Show Society Group 4
Young Judges Workshop
In 2021 we had 102 Young Judges attend and compete at Sydney Royal. In a usual year we have approximately 130
Young Judges, so this was a good result given the reduced number of Group Final qualifying events held due to
COVID and bushfires. Congratulations to all the Young Judges that competed and especially to the winners.
Planning is underway for the Young Judges Workshop which will be held in Dubbo on the 24th-25th July for all the
NSW State winners in the Young Judges Competitions to help prepare them for the Nationals which will be held in
August at the EKKA. The workshop focusses on sharpening the participants observation and comparison skills
needed when competing in the Young Judges competitions. Microphone practice is a key element of the weekend
along with the social aspect of getting to know other team members, so they cheer each other on during the
competition in QLD.
The ASC Directors and staff also spend time getting to know each competitor, their background and what lead
them into the competitions initially.
Chief Steward’s Roles and Responsibilities Document
The ASC is putting together a consolidated handbook on the roles and responsibilities of each section Chief
Steward. Show societies will be consulted after the collation of information has been completed.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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Showgirl Lunch with ASC Directors
On Monday 12th April before Jessica Neale, Stephanie Ferguson and Kate Webster headed back home they
attended lunch at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. Mr Tim Capp, ASC President, Mr Peter Gooch, ASC Vice
President, Mrs Jill Chapman, ASC Vice President and Chair of Showgirl and Mrs Kim England, CEO and several
Directors warmly welcomed the Showgirls and their guests.
It was an enjoyable couple of hours getting to know the Showgirls and their families.
2023 Showgirl Zone Finals
Zone 1 Kempsey Show Society 04th February 2023
Zone 2 Camden Show Society 18th February 2023
Zone 3 Yass Show Society 25th February 2023
Zone 4 Walcha Show Society 25th February 2023
Zone 5 Stroud Show Society 11th February 2023
Zone 6 Orange Show Society 04th February 2023
Zone 7 Walbundrie Show Society 18th February 2023
National Volunteer Week (17-23 May)
The 17-23 May was National Volunteer Week, Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteers. The ASC would like to
thank all Show volunteers for their dedication and contribution to their Shows and the Ag Show Movement as a whole.
Showgirl and Rural Achiever State Finalists Contact Details
If you would like to invite one of the Showgirls or Rural Achiever State Finalists to your Show their contacts
details can be found on the ASC website https://www.agshowsnsw.org.au/competitions/showgirl
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 10National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)
The movement of all cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs to NSW shows must be recorded in the NLIS database. This ensures these
livestock are traceable.
The Biosecurity (NLIS) Regulation 2017 requires that ‘stock events’ (country shows) committees record the attendance of
livestock at their events.
You comply with the NLIS by:
For cattle:
Option 1 (recommended):
Scan all cattle devices and record movements by using the ‘Sighted livestock’ function or using the ‘Livestock moved onto my
property’ and ‘Livestock moved off my property’ functions, all available on a ‘Sporting Event’ NLIS database account.
Option 2 (only if cattle scanning is not possible):
Collect mob-based data on the Excel spreadsheet and record cattle movements using ‘Mob-based in transfers’ and ‘Mob-based
out transfers’ functions on the ‘Sporting Event’ NLIS database account. If the functions are not available, contact NSW DPI to
arrange access.
Option 3 (cattle scanning is not possible, and/or no access to NLIS database):
Complete the Excel spreadsheet of all cattle moved to the Show, and back home, and email it to NSW DPI (no pdfs). They will
assist you to record this data in the NLIS database as movements of mobs to and from the event. The spreadsheet can also be
emailed to Nicky Seeto (no pdfs).
For Sheep and Goats:
Collect mob-based data in the Excel spreadsheet and record sheep and goat movements by using the ‘Mob-based movement
onto/off PIC’ functions on the ‘Sporting Event’ NLIS database account. If no access to NLIS database email completed
spreadsheet to NSW DPI (no pdfs) to arrange an upload of data to NLIS. The spreadsheet can also be emailed to Nicky Seeto
(no pdfs)
For Pigs:
All pig movements must be recorded through PigPass database. For access PigPass and assistance with data upload please
contact PigPass Helpdesk helpdesk@pigpass.com.au or call 1800 001 458.
Instructions on how to upload data to the NLIS database are on the DPI website in the NLIS Guidelines for NSW Shows and
sporting events https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/nlis/sheep-goats/guidelines/nlis-guidelines-for-nsw-
shows-and-sporting-events and in the Tech Tips available from the ‘Help’ on the ‘Sporting Event’ NLIS database account.
NSW DPI strongly recommends that show operators continue to scan cattle and upload NLIS data themselves. Seek assistance
from NSW DPI only if event organisers cannot scan cattle and cannot upload data themselves.
All livestock movements must be recorded in the NLIS database within two days of the event.
Remember, all livestock moved to a show must be properly identified with an NLIS ear tag or device and have a National
Vendor Declaration (NVD) or Transported Stock Statement (TSS) with them to cover the movement to the event, and back
‘home’, or to another property. The property or showground where the event is held must have a property identification code
(PIC).
NSW DPI expects all committees to record livestock movements to and from their show in the NLIS database if they are not
already doing so. They are available to help committees if needed. To submit the spreadsheet of show data to NSW DPI, or to
ask for assistance, please email enquiries.nlis@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 11ASC Award Nominees and Finalists 2021
Thank you to everyone who put forward a nomination for the 2021 ASC Awards. It was encouraging
to receive so many nominations. See below the list of nominees and finalists. This year the Awards
will be announced at the State Conference on Saturday 19th June 2021.
Wishing all the Finalists the best of luck.
ASC Award Nominees and Finalists 2021
2021 Excellence Awards
Show Society Name of Nominee Nominated by Status
West Wyalong Lyall Wilkinson Diane Redman Finalist
Blacktown Trevor Drower Leigh Smith and Veronica Nominee
Webster
Blacktown Ugo Giometti Leigh Smith Nominee
Stroud Ryan Dries James Harris Nominee
Blayney Phillip Nankivell Rosemary Reid Finalist
Gulgong Rose Jackson Louise Butlin Finalist
2021 Dedication Awards
Show Society Name of Nominee Nominated by Status
West Wyalong Leonie Campbell Diane Redman Finalist
Blacktown Wilma Drower Leigh Smith & Veronica Finalist
Webster
Blayney Helen Burton Rosemary Reid Nominee
Hawkesbury Ross Matheson Ken Ridge Finalist
Barham Koondrook Graham Minis Gael Mathers Nominee
Orange Christopher Ross Patricia Daniel Nominee
Orange Peter Naylor Patricia Daniel Finalist
Walcha Dale Webber Martin Oppenheimer Finalist
Mungindi Ally Orchin Stacey Garsed Nominee
Narrabri Bec Cope Fiona Orman Nominee
Narrabri Ronald Hardy Jason Orman Nominee
Gunnedah Arna Clift George Truman Nominee
2021 President’s Innovation Award
Show Society Name Status
Blayney Agricultural and Pastoral Association Inc Finalist
Mungindi Show Society Finalist
2020 Resilience Award
Show Society Name Name of Nominee Status
Woodstock Alison Rutledge Finalist
Goulburn Heather West Finalist
Blayney Rosemary Reid Nominee
Finley Carol Kennedy Finalist
Hawkesbury Ken Ridge Nominee
Armidale Hannah McRae Finalist
Mungindi Stacey Garsed Nominee
Gulgong Rose Jackson Nominee
Walcha Martin Oppenheimer Nominee
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 12RASF Rural Scholarships
The ASC supports the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation’s Rural
Scholarship program.
Purpose: To build strong and vibrant rural and regional communities and
enhance skills availability by helping to enable access to post high school education and training for rural NSW
students.
RASF Rural Scholarships support a diverse range of tertiary study and training pursuits for Rural NSW students
who:
• demonstrate a passion for rural issues and opportunities and who are committed to playing a part in
shaping the future of rural and regional NSW
• need a financial helping hand to achieve their further education goals and aspirations
• may be of any age undertaking full time, part-time or external tertiary study or training (university, VET
courses, and apprenticeships)
• are in any year of further study or training and they can be pursuing a diverse range of education and
training pursuits
• are actively involved in their local community.
This year the ASC is supporting Carmen MacGregor and Dimity Evans.
CARMEN MACGREGOR
Carmen is currently studying a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Wollongong. She grew up in a small town
near Cobargo where she spent most of her teenage years training and competing horses. Carmen moved away
from home three years ago to pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine, Science and Health as she felt that the degree
would give her the foundations needed to excel in post-graduate medicine. Since she was fourteen, she has been
interested in becoming a doctor and feels privileged to have the opportunity to study medicine this year. Carmen
believes access to quality health care is crucial for improving health outcomes and hopes to be able to provide
medical care and support to individuals and communities within country areas.
DIMITY EVANS
Dimity is from the Uralla Shire in the New England. She has just recently graduated from Yanco Agricultural High
School in the Riverina, after beginning Year 7 in 2015. Dimity is studying a Bachelor of Rural Science at the
University of New England and is residing at Robb College. Dimity has always had a passion for agriculture, being
involved with livestock, especially beef and the land for some time. In the future Dimity hopes to pursue a career
in either genetics or animal nutrition.
We wish both Carmen and Dimity all the very best with their studies.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 13Wool Article/Garment Competition Regulations
An updated version of the Wool Article/Garment Rules and regulations can be downloaded here.
There is a recommendation that a photo be included with the state final entries showing the garment being worn.
Model Horse Regulations
The model Horse Regulations have been updated to include a recommendation of the following:
The ASC recommends a lower age limit of 3 years of age (as at the date of the competition) for leading rein and 5
years of age for independent riding.
Updated regulations can be viewed here.
Paid Horse Judges or Course Designers
Please remember that if a judge, course builder or steward is paid a fee for their appointment they will need to
supply a copy of current personal indemnity insurance as they will not be covered under the Show Society’s
Insurance policy. If they are paid traveling expenses only, they will be covered under the Show Societies Volunteer
Insurance. It is recommended that a copy of the Judges Code of Conduct be sent to each Judge as reference when
Show Societies invite them to attend. For the Code of Conduct for Horse Judges go to ASC-
_Horse_Judging_Code_of_Conduct_November_2020.pdf (agshowsnsw.org.au)
Rich Fruit Cake Regulations
REMINDER: In any year, an individual competitor may participate in only one Group Final representing a Show
Society and, consequently, may represent only one Group in the subsequent State Final.
ASC President’s Award
At the ASC AGM Tim Capp presented Michael Brennan with the 2021 President’s Award.
Michael has been an active member of the Kiama Show Committee for over 45 years, and he
has been involved with Group 5 for over 25 years and President since 2010. He is a Life
Member of both Kiama Show and Group 5.
Michael has been involved in the Young Judges Competitions for many years and a Supervisor
at Sydney Royal since 2008, earning him a long service medal from the RAS. He has a passion
for working with and mentoring the younger generation to promote and encourage the
sustainability of agriculture and the show movement.
Michael became an ASC Committee Member in 2008 and a Director of the ASC in May 2011.
He was elected to the Advisory Committee in 2019.
Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 14COVID-19 Safety Marshal Training
The Government of South Australia offer a free 30-minute COVID
Marshal Training online course which covers the fundamentals of
infection prevention and control for COVID-19.
https://marshal.clickontraining.com.au/
Regarding the South Australian Marshals course, the advice received
from NSW Health is that there is no contradiction with the NSW advice
as it is very general and shares the common principles with those, we
are all using nationally. It covers the role in all the relevant sectors for
an agricultural show.
As the South Australian course emphasises, the “rules” change from
time to time across Australia (largely in response to local COVID
prevalence), it is important that the COVID Safety Plan the Marshals
are working to is up to date with local requirements at the time.
ASC AGM 26 May 2021 Bathurst
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Page | 15Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 16Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 17Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 18Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
Page | 19Agriculture House Tel: 1 800 025 387 or 02 9879 6777
PO Box 1047 Fax: 02 9879 6043
HUNTERS HILL NSW 2110 Email: nicky.seeto@ascofnsw.org.au
Web: www.agshowsnsw.org.au
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