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HALTWHISTLE YFC COUNTY RALLY 2016

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Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers

County Rally 2016 hosted by Haltwhistle YFC

WORLD OF TV - RULE BOOK Saturday 4th June 2016

By kind permission of the Ogle Family at

Wydon Farm Haltwhistle

Northumberland NE49 0LG


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SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIONS NFYFC Competition – identified with a *

1. Men’s Tug of War (NFYFC) 2. Ladies Tug of War (NFYFC) 3. Mixed Junior Tug of War (NFYFC) 4. Open Metal Work – Weathervane ( NFYFC) 5. Junior Floral Art 6. Intermediate Floral Art 7. Senior Floral Art

Northern Area Field Day Competition – identified with a ** 8. Cube Exhibit 9. Open Machine Sheep Shearing 10. Junior Beef Stock Judging 11. Intermediate Beef Stock Judging 12. Senior Beef Stock Judging 13. Junior Dairy Stock Judging 14. Intermediate Dairy Stock Judging 15. Senior Dairy Stock Judging 16. Junior Sheep Stock Judging 17. Intermediate Sheep Stock Judging 18. Senior Sheep Stock Judging 19. Open Mystery Judging 20. Male Tractor Handling 21. Female Tractor Handling 22. Pallet Challenge 23. Open Fashion 24. Junior Sewing – A bag with county emblem on 25. Intermediate Sewing –- Patchwork Throw 26. Senior Sewing – Door Stop 27. Junior Baking – 4 Eccles Cakes 28. Intermediate Baking – 4 Egg Custards 29. Senior Baking – 4 Manchester Tart 30. Junior Artwork – Design a poster to advertise your County Federation 31. Intermediate Artwork – Make a County Mascot using Recyclable Materials 32. Senior Artwork – Mixed Media Canvas, Representing your County 33. Junior Woodwork – Bread Bin 34. Intermediate Woodwork – Mug Tree 35. Senior Woodwork – Decretive Chopping Board 36. Junior Cooking – Lancashire Butter Pie 37. Intermediate Cooking – Lancashire Cheese Quiche 38. Senior Cooking – 4 Uses of Lancashire Cheese 39. Boat Race 40. Eating Competition 41. Obstacle Race 42. Bolster and Bar Male 43. Bolster and Bar Female County Competitions 44. Bale Stacking 45. Supermarket Sweep 46. Wheel of Fortune


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47. Male Floral Art 48. Junior – Total Wipeout – Biscuit Tin Lid 49. Photography 50. Come Dine With Me 51. Senior – Celebrity Juice 52. Junior Celebrity Juice 53. 4 Decorated Cupcakes 54. Surprise Surprise – Hidden Design Cake 55. Sheep Dressing 56. Vintage Tractor Handling 57. Male ATV Handling 58. Female ATV Handling 59. Mobile Sheep Pen Challenge 60. Roping a Trailer 61. Valuation 62. YFC Welding 63. Junior Boat Race 64. Chairmans Challenge(s) 65. Male Yard of Ale 66. Female Half Yard of Ale 67. Real or No Real 68. Super Hero – Face Painting (Cartoon Character) 69. Horse & Cart Challenge 70. Blue Peter Challenge 71. Guess the TV Theme Tune 72. YFC Has Got Talent 73. Club Haka 74. 3-2-1 Decorate a Dusty Bin 75. The Voice – Make a Judges Chair Fit For The Voice 76. Generation Game 77. First Time Farmers - Identification 78. Painted Plantpot 79. 24 Hours in A & E 80. YFC Bunting

INTENTION TO ENTER FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO [email protected] NO LATER THAN

15th April 2016

WITHDRAWALS NO LATER THAN 16th May 2016.

PLEASE NOTE: All static exhibits are to be set up for 10.00am and the area must be cleared of competitors. Static exhibits

MUST NOT be removed from the industrial area until 4.30pm.

mailto:[email protected]


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GENERAL RULES 1.ELIGIBILITY JUNIOR competitors must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. INTERMEDIATE competitors must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. OPEN competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. Competitors will be required to produce their current signed membership card otherwise they will be fined £5.00 PER competition entered. All items must be the unaided work of a current YFC member. ALL entrants MUST be a full member of a club affiliated to NFYFC. All competitors will be required to produce on the day of each round of the competition (County, Area, Region and NFYFC final) their current, signed NFYFC membership card that has the members’ photograph properly attached. Failure to show a membership card will require members to pay a £5 per competition fine. They must also, within 7 days of the competition, confirm that they are a member of a YFC Club affiliated to the NFYFC. If this is not confirmed, the competitor/the whole team will be automatically disqualified from the competition and marks will be re-awarded accordingly. 2. AWARDS All competitions will count towards The Rally Shield. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place = 1 point, 2nd place = 2 points, 3rd place = 3 points etc, up to 11 points. Those clubs which do not enter or are disqualified will receive 11 points. The team scoring the lowest overall points will win The Rally Shield. All competitions marked **are National competitions and winners of those will be eligible to go forward to represent the County in further rounds. All competitions marked *are Northern Area competitions. Any items that qualify for the Northern Area or National must be left on site. The County Competitions Secretary will collect these items to take on to the next round. 3. TIMETABLE Competitors may compete in more than one competition where the timetable allows them to do so. The timetable is final and will not be changed to accommodate any individual or team. Any competitor not reporting at the time stated, or being unable to compete when required, will be eliminated, and therefore awarded 11 points. The organisers will make every effort to keep competitions running to the times stated. However they cannot be responsible if due to unforeseen circumstances they are unable to do so. Any items not submitted in time will be disqualified. All items must be staged in the industrial section until 4.30pm. 4. JUDGES’/STEWARDS’ DECISIONS / COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE The judges’ decision is final. Notification of intention to lodge a complaint or to dispute the result must be received BY 4pm to the Secretary’s Office. A £10 fee will be payable and only returned if the complaint is upheld. Please note that complaints will ONLY be accepted with a complaints form signed by a Club Chairman or Secretary. Unacceptable behaviour by competitors or supporters, which adversely affects other competitors, will be penalised. Abusive behaviour towards Judges and Stewards will, in continual and extreme cases, lead to disqualification. If a competitor is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs PRIOR to them competing, they will be disqualified. Members are reminded that in the competitions, material of a questionable nature will be penalised. Members are to bear in mind that they are performing to a family audience. The Rally Committee reserves the right to amend or cancel any of the Rules.


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5. HEALTH & SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION All competitions at the Rally will be Risk Assessed to ensure the safety of competitors, supporters and guests. Competitors should be aware of relevant Health & Safety issues and thus follow the instructions of judges and stewards at all times. If a judge or steward feels a competitor is carrying out a task in a way likely to endanger themselves or others, the competitor will be stopped the danger brought to their attention. The Rally Committee will not accept responsibility for any members under the age of 18 who have not produced their Parental Consent Form on the day of the Rally. If the relevant forms are not available at the Rally then, in accordance with the Federation’s Child Protection Policy, members will not be allowed to take part. The Rally Committee do not hold themselves responsible or liable for any loss damage or injury to persons or their belongings. The Highway Code and Farm Safety Regulations must be followed at all times. The Rally Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to the rally day at any time. 6. HELPING MEMBERS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES The Rally Committee supports NFYFC in their effort to seek the inclusion of the full membership in all its endeavours. Should a member require assistance to compete at Rally due to disability (learning/physical), every effort shall be made to ensure inclusion of the individual with dignity, respect and confidentiality. The Rally Committee requests prior knowledge of assistance required in order to maximise the benefit to the individual. 7. INSURANCE The cover provided by the NFYFC Insurance Scheme will apply to all Clubs and members participating in Competitions. 8. RALLY DANCE The Rally Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to Rally Dance at any time. Anyone attending the dance must be a current or associate member of Northumberland YFC. Membership cards will be required for entry to the dance. Any under 18’s attending the dance must have a parental consent form (which must be available to be checked by the stewards upon entry) and an identified supervisory adult. 9. ALCOHOL/BOTTLES No alcohol/glass bottles will be allowed on the rally site. Anyone in possession of a glass bottle will have it and its contents confiscated. 10. SPIRIT OF FAIR COMPETITION WITHIN YFC All YFC members are reminded that (under rule 6 of the Club Constitution document) they can represent only one Club when participating in NFYFC competitions in a year (01 September to 31 August). This rule applies to all competitions – members can only compete for the same single Club throughout the year. The rule should be applied by Club Office Bearers – members can represent only one YFC Club at the district/county rounds of the competitions throughout the year. This maintains the spirit of fair competition within YFC.

If you have any queries on the Rules for County Rally 2016 please either contact Nicola Bolton or Donna Ridley or Northumberland YFC.


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NFYFC Eliminators

Men’s and Ladies Tug of War* Class1 & 2

1. VENUE 1.1. After the area finals, the final will be held at Tenbury Show on Saturday 6

th August 2016.

2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Counties may enter one team entry per 600 members or part thereof in Area Eliminators. 2.2. English Areas and Wales will be represented by one County team per 3,000 members or part thereof in the Competition Final.

3. NOTE 3.1 These rules are for the NFYFC final. They may be adapted for area and county rounds with agreement from the chief judge. i.e.

Depending on the number of teams; counties and areas may wish to pull in a straight knockout competition or pull according to the pre 2011 Tug of War Association Rules.

3.2 For insurance purposes all rounds of competition must be held using a Tug of War Association judge and under the authority of a Tug of War Association permit (available from the Hon. Gen. Sec. of the Tug of War Association).

4. ELIGIBILITY 4.1. A team shall consist of eight pulling members. No more than two (2) members of a team may be between the ages of

15 and under 17 years on 1 September 2015 and the remainder of the team MUST be between 17 years and 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2015. All competitors must be full members of a Club affiliated to the NFYFC (You cannot compete for more than one club and county in one membership year).

4.2. Coaches and Trainers – Only one Coach is permitted with each team during pulling. Only one Trainer or “Water-Carrier” is permitted with each team. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to them during actual pulling. Neither the Coach nor Trainer need comply with other rules of eligibility.

4.3. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of each round of the competition (County/Area/Regional and National) their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of £20 will be imposed for non-production.

5. REPLACEMENT PULLERS 5.1. If more than half (4 members) of the original team members are unable to go forward to subsequent rounds, then the next

highest placed team will represent the Area. 5.2. All replacements must have been eligible to compete in the County Final.

6. LATE WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRIES 6.1. No deposits will be required from county teams prior to the NFYFC final. 6.2. However, withdrawals or cancellations made in the two (2) weeks before the day of the final will result in a fine of £25 to the

county federation. 6.3. If a team withdraws within 48 hrs of the start of the competition final a £40 fine will be issued.

7. WEIGHING-IN PROCEDURE AND WEIGHT LIMITS 7.1. Teams will be notified of Weighing-in and report times prior to the NFYFC final. 7.2. The 8 members of the team will be weighed as one and will not exceed: 680 kg Men 580 kg Ladies

7.3. The competitors will be stamped or marked on a limb in a position easily seen by the Judge, but not easily erased by the rope or competitors clothing.

7.4. At weigh-in all team members must have their boots available for inspection by the judges.


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8. DRAW AND BYES 8.1 The Chief Judge and Chief Steward will decide the number of leagues teams shall be drawn into.

9. PULLING 9.1. Each team shall pull a match of 2 ends against every other team in the league with points awarded as follows:

3 points to the winners in a straight pull (two straight pulls)

Nil points to the losers in a straight pull

1 point to each team winning 1 pull each

9.2. If there is one league; the top 4 teams on points shall enter the semi-final competition as follows: 1st

v 4th

; 2nd

v 3rd

9.3. If there are two leagues; the top 2 teams on points from each league shall enter the semi-final competition as follows: League

one winner v League two runner up League two winner v League one runner up 9.4. The losers of the semi-finals shall pull off for 3

rd and 4

th places before the winners of the semi-finals pull off for 1

st and 2

nd places.

9.5. The semi-finals, 3rd

/4th

pull off and the final matches shall be won by two (2) pulls out of three (3). 9.6. If teams are drawing on points at the end of the league; they shall be ranked using the following system:

Results of matches (between the teams drawing on points).

Matches won (most matches won).

Cautions (least number throughout pulling).

Team weight (lowest team weight at weigh in).

Coin toss or draw. 10. SUBSTITUTION

10.1. After a team has pulled the first end of the first match, the team is able to use a substitution. A substitute may replace any one puller for the duration of the competition (Age restriction of team still applies). After the substitution has taken place, no other such changes may occur. Substitution may be used for tactical reasons or due to injury.

10.2. The substitute must have been signed in with the team at weigh in and have been stamped with a mark. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final; and produced their current, signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of £20 will be imposed for non-production.

10.3. At the time of substitution; both, the puller to be replaced and the substitute, must report in full pulling outfit, (shirts, shorts, stockings and footwear) to the Chief Judge/Chief Steward who may designate an official to deal with the substitutes. A small (bathroom type) scale must be available at the pulling area, (in a suitable place, on solid surface), to determine the weight difference between the two pullers. The substitute puller must be of equal weight or less than the puller he/she replaces. Directly after the change, the Chief Judge or designated official shall cancel the stamp or marking of the replaced puller, and indicate a similar marking on the substitute, with an indelible marker. This change shall then be recorded.

11. TECHNICALITIES 11.1. DRESS - In the National Final, all competitors must be suitably dressed, in the same team colours. 11.2. BOOTS AND SHOES – Competitors’ boots must not be “faked” in any way, i.e. THE SOLE HEEL AND SIDE OF THE HEEL SHALL

BE PERFECTLY FLUSH – THIS MEANS THE SOLES MUST BE SMOOTH. No metal toecaps or metal toe-plates are permitted. Metal heel tips that are flush on the side and the bottom of the heel are permitted – this means that tips on the bottom of the heel must be smooth. If teams do not adhere to this they will be disqualified. See example below:

11.3. ROPE - The rope shall not be less than 4” and not more than 5” in circumference (10cm minimum, 12½cm maximum) without

knots or other holding for the hands and the minimum length not less than 35 metres. 11.4. ROPE MARKINGS - Five tapes or markings shall be affixed to the rope as follows:

A red tape or marking at the centre of the rope which will be level with the ground mark at the start of every pull. Two white tapes or markings each 4 metres either side of the red centre tape or marking. Two blue tapes or markings each 5 metres either side of the red centre tape or marking. The first puller in each team shall grip the rope within 30 cm of these outer blue tapes or markings. The white and two outer coloured markings shall be capable of easy adjustment by the Judge in the event of the rope

shrinking or stretching.


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11.5. GROUND MARKINGS - One line shall be marked on the ground at right angles to where the centre of the rope will be at the start of the competitions.

11.6. KNOTS OR LOOPS - No knots or loops may be made in the rope nor may it be locked across any part of the body by any member of a team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.

11.7. LOCKS - From the start the rope shall be taut. Every pulling member shall hold the rope with both hands by the ordinary grip and the rope shall pass under the armpit. Any other hold, which prevents the free movement of the rope, is a lock and is an infringement of the Rules.

11.8. ANCHOR-MAN’S GRIP - Upon taking up position the anchor-man will place the rope around his/her body in the approved manner. I.e. The rope will pass under one armpit, diagonally across the back and over the opposite shoulder from rear to front. The remaining rope shall pass in a backward and outward direction and the slack shall run free. He/she shall grip the standing part of the rope with both arms extended forward.

11.9. THE START - When the Judge has received the sign from the two coaches that all is ready, he shall give the teams the following verbal commands:

11.10. ‘Pick up the Rope’ - at the same time extending his arms forward and horizontally. The rope shall be held as defined in paragraphs 16 and 17 of the Tug of War Association handbook, the feet being flat on the ground.

11.11. ‘Take the Strain’ - at the same time raising both hands above the head (sufficient strain shall be put on the rope to ensure that it is taut and each man may establish one foothold with the heel or side of the boot of the extended foot) - and when the rope is steady with the centre mark over the centre line on the ground - PULL - at the same time flinging both arms downwards.

11.12. LEAVING GO OF THE ROPE - In the event of both teams leaving go the rope before a side tape has been pulled over the side ground farthest from it, ‘No Pull’ shall be declared and the pull shall not constitute on the requisite on that heat.

11.13. WINNING A PULL - A ‘Pull’ shall be won when one of the side markings on the rope is pulled over the centre line. 11.14. FINISH A PULL - The finish of a pull shall be signalled by the Judge blowing a whistle and pointing in the direction of the team

winning the Pull. 11.15. THE JUDGE - There shall be one Judge who shall have sole control with power to appoint assistants. He shall be responsible

for the Rules of the Competition being adhered to. He has the power to: grant reasonable rest periods between pulls and a minimum of six minutes rest to each team between rounds of any competition. To award ‘No Pull’ in the event of both teams being guilty of infringement (in such cases the pull will be re-taken Immediately with no rest period or welfare to competitors being permitted) and to disqualify a team or teams after caution, or disqualify without caution for any offence against the Rules. In the event of a team being disqualified the pull will be awarded to the opposite side.

11.16. NOTE A team will be deemed guilty of any infringement even though only one member offends. Should it be necessary to caution a team for any infringement of the Rules, the Judge shall, in addition to naming the team and calling ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’ also signal such caution by raising his arm to the horizontal position and pointing in the direction of the offenders. Only two official cautions shall be given during any one pull. Any team guilty of any offence meriting a caution after already having received two official cautions in any one pull will be disqualified.

11.17. INFRINGEMENT DURING CONTESTS

Sitting - deliberately sitting on the ground, or failure to return immediately to the pulling position.

Leaning - touching the ground with any part of the body other than the feet.

Locking the Rope - no knots or loops shall be made in the rope, nor shall it be locked across any part of the body or any member of the team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.

Grip - any grip other than the ordinary grip as described above.

Propping - holding the rope in a position where it does not pass between the body and the upper part of the arm.

Position - sitting on a foot or limb or the feet not extended forward of the knee.

Climbing the rope - passing the rope through the hands

Rowing - repeatedly sitting on the ground whilst the feet are moved backwards.

Anchor Man’s Grip - any grip other than described in above.

Footholds - making indents in the ground in any way before the command “Take the Strain” is given. Thus cleaning the ground by foot or hand is prohibited.

11.18. BEHAVIOUR - There shall be no conduct by word or act likely to bring the sport into disrepute. No member of a team, i.e. coach, trainer or puller, may address any remark to the Judge whilst pulling is in progress. The use of water, for any purpose, is prohibited within the immediate vicinity of the rope. The function of the trainer is to attend to the requirements of the team before, between, and after pulls; he must not speak to his team during a pull. Assistant Judges shall at all times act under the direction of the Judge and shall be responsible to him for inspection of competitors’ footwear, checking the ground and rope markings, the laying out of the rope before a competition and its re-alignment after each pull. During actual pulling, each Assistant Judge shall be in a position alongside the competing teams on the opposite side of the rope to the


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Judge. An Assistant Judge shall not address any remark to the coach or any member of the team unless he is signalled to do so by the Judge. In the event of the Judge signalling a caution, the Assistant Judge shall inform the offenders, naming the team and adding ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’. Any instructions of the Judge conveyed by the Assistant Judge to a team must be clear and brief.

12. AWARDS 12.1. Perpetual Shields and Prize Cards to the winning teams. 12.2. Prize Cards to teams placed 2

nd to 4

th

12.3. NFYFC Certificates will be awarded to all members of teams competing in the NFYFC finals.

13. FURTHER NOTES 13.1. IMPORTANT: Competitors are reminded to read carefully the General Rules relating to National Competitions if they are

taking part in this Competition. These are available from the NFYFC Website. 13.2. This competition WILL carry points towards the NFU Trophy.

13.3. NFYFC is affiliated to the Tug of War Association and, therefore, must at all times use their official referees and have a permit in order to be covered by insurance.

A list of official referees is available from NFYFC. These rules are extracted from the Tug of War Association (ToWA) Rule Book and further guidance can be obtained from the official Tug of War Association Handbook. Further information available from the ToWA website.

13.4. Members will be disqualified if they are not at the Presentation of Awards without prior permission being granted.

HEALTH & SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION

All competitions at County Rally will be Risk Assessed to ensure the safety of competitors, supporters and guests. Competitors should be aware of relevant Health & Safety issues and thus follow the instructions of judges and stewards at all times.

The completion of a PARENTAL AND MEDICAL CONSENT FORM for all members under the age of 18, (and SUPERVISORY MEMBER FORM making an accompanying member over 18 responsible), is the responsibility of the Club. It must be available at the County Rally and will be requested when booking in for the competition and purchasing dance tickets as well as entry to the dance.


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Mixed Junior Tug of War* Class 3

1. DATE & VENUE 1.1. After the Area Finals, the National Final will be held at Tenbury Show on Saturday 6

th August 2016

2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Counties may enter one team entry per 600 members or part thereof in Area Finals. 2.2. English Areas and Wales will be represented by one County team per 3,000 members or part thereof in the Competition Final.

3. NOTE 3.1. These rules are for the NFYFC final. They may be adapted for area and county rounds with agreement from the chief judge. I.e.

Depending on the number of teams; counties and areas may wish to pull in a straight knockout competition or pull according to the pre 2011 Tug of War Association Rules.

3.2. For insurance purposes all rounds of competition must be held using a Tug of War Association judge and under the authority of a Tug of War Association permit (available from the Hon. Gen. Sec. of the Tug of War Association).

4. ELIGIBILITY 4.1. A team shall consist of between 7 and 10 pulling members male or female who must be 12 years of age and over on the day

of the competition and 16 years of age and under on 1st

September 2015. This means competitors MUST have attained their 12

th birthday on 1

st September 2015 and may be 17 on the day of the competition. (You cannot compete for more than one

club and county in one membership year) 4.2. Note the weighing in procedure and weight bonus overleaf for the inclusion of female pullers. 4.3. There is no limit on the number of males or number of females in the team (may be all male, all female or any combination of

male and female). 4.4. All competitors must be full members of a Club affiliated to the NFYFC. 4.5. Coaches and Trainers – Only one Coach is permitted with each team during pulling. Only one Trainer or “Water-Carrier” is

permitted with each team. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to them during actual pulling. Neither the Coach nor Trainer need comply with other rules of eligibility.


5. REPLACEMENT PULLERS 5.1. If four (4) or more of the original team members are unable to go forward to subsequent rounds, then the next highest placed

team will represent the Area. 5.2. All replacement pullers must have been members of the county at the time of the County Final.

6. LATE WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRIES 6.1. No deposits will be required from county teams prior to the NFYFC final. 6.2. However, withdrawals or cancelations made in the two (2) weeks before the day of the final will result in a fine of £25 to the

county federation. 6.3. If a team withdraws within 48 hrs of the start of the competition final a £40 fine will be issued.

7. WEIGHING-IN PROCEDURE AND WEIGHT LIMITS 7.1. Teams will be notified of Weighing-in and report times prior to the NFYFC final. 7.2. The members of the team will be weighed as one and will not exceed:

560 kg GENSB rules 'Lining up women in the team will give a bonus of 10 kg for each on the weight allowance, limited to a maximum team weight of 600

kg'

7.3. The competitors will be stamped or marked on a limb in a position easily seen by the Judge, but not easily erased by the rope or competitors clothing.

7.4. At weigh-in all team members must have their boots available for inspection by the judges.

8. DRAW AND BYES 8.1 The Chief Judge and Chief Steward will decide the number of leagues teams shall be drawn into.

9. PULLING 9.1. Each team shall pull a match of 2 ends against every other team in the league with points awarded as follows:

3 points to the winners in a straight pull (two straight pulls)


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Nil points to the losers in a straight pull

1 point to each team winning 1 pull each

9.2. If there is one league; the top 4 teams on points shall enter the semi-final competition as follows: 1st

v 4th

; 2nd

v 3rd

9.3. If there are two leagues; the top 2 teams on points from each league shall enter the semi-final competition as follows: League

one winner v League two runner up League two winner v League one runner up 9.4. The losers of the semi-finals shall pull off for 3

rd and 4

th places before the winners of the semi-finals pull off for 1

st and 2

nd places.

9.5. The semi-finals, 3rd

/4th

pull off and the final matches shall be won by two (2) pulls out of three (3). 9.6. If teams are drawing on points at the end of the league; they shall be ranked using the following system:

Results of matches (between the teams drawing on points).

Matches won (most matches won).

Cautions (least number throughout pulling).

Team weight (lowest team weight at weigh in).

Coin toss or draw. 10. SUBSTITUTION

10.1. After a team has pulled the first end of the first match, the team is able to use a substitution. A substitute may replace any one puller for the duration of the competition (Age restriction of team still applies). After the substitution has taken place, no other such changes may occur. Substitution may be used for tactical reasons or due to injury.

10.2. The substitute must have been signed in with the team at weigh in and have been stamped with a mark. All substitutes must have been members of the county at the time of the County Final; and produced their current, signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of £20 will be imposed for non-production.

10.3. At the time of substitution; both, the puller to be replaced and the substitute, must report in full pulling outfit, (shirts, shorts, stockings and footwear) to the Chief Judge/Chief Steward who may designate an official to deal with the substitutes. A small (bathroom type) scale must be available at the pulling area, (in a suitable place, on solid surface), to determine the weight difference between the two pullers. The substitute puller must be of equal weight or less than the puller he/she replaces. Directly after the change, the Chief Judge or designated official shall cancel the stamp or marking of the replaced puller, and indicate a similar marking on the substitute, with an indelible marker. This change shall then be recorded.

11. TECHNICALITIES 11.1. DRESS - In the National Final, all competitors must be suitably dressed, in the same team colours. 11.2. BOOTS AND SHOES – Competitors’ boots must not be “faked” in any way, i.e. THE SOLE HEEL AND SIDE OF THE HEEL SHALL

BE PERFECTLY FLUSH – THIS MEANS THE SOLES MUST BE SMOOTH. No metal toecaps or metal toe-plates are permitted. Metal heel tips that are flush on the side and the bottom of the heel are permitted – this means that tips on the bottom of the heel must be smooth. If teams do not adhere to this they will be disqualified. See example below:

11.3. ROPE - The rope shall not be less than 4” and not more than 5” in circumference (10cm minimum, 12½cm maximum) without knots or other holding for the hands and the minimum length not less than 35 metres.

11.4. ROPE MARKINGS - Five tapes or markings shall be affixed to the rope as follows:

A red tape or marking at the centre of the rope which will be level with the ground mark at the start of every pull.

Two white tapes or markings each 4 metres either side of the red centre tape or marking.

Two blue tapes or markings each 5 metres either side of the red centre tape or marking.

The first puller in each team shall grip the rope within 30 cm of these outer blue tapes or markings.

The white and two outer coloured markings shall be capable of easy adjustment by the Judge in the event of the rope shrinking or stretching.

11.5. GROUND MARKINGS - One line shall be marked on the ground at right angles to where the centre of the rope will be at the start of the competitions.

11.6. KNOTS OR LOOPS - No knots or loops may be made in the rope nor may it be locked across any part of the body by any member of a team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.


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11.7. LOCKS - From the start the rope shall be taut. Every pulling member shall hold the rope with both hands by the ordinary grip and the rope shall pass under the armpit. Any other hold, which prevents the free movement of the rope, is a lock and is an infringement of the Rules.

11.8. ANCHOR-MAN’S GRIP - Upon taking up position the anchor-man will place the rope around his/her body in the approved manner. I.e. The rope will pass under one armpit, diagonally across the back and over the opposite shoulder from rear to front. The remaining rope shall pass in a backward and outward direction and the slack shall run free. He/she shall grip the standing part of the rope with both arms extended forward.

11.9. THE START - When the Judge has received the sign from the two coaches that all is ready, he shall give the teams the following verbal commands: ‘Pick up the Rope’ - at the same time extending his arms forward and horizontally. The rope shall be held as defined in paragraphs 16 and 17, the feet being flat on the ground. ‘Take the Strain’ - at the same time raising both hands above the head (sufficient strain shall be put on the rope to ensure that it is taut and each man may establish one foothold with the heel or side of the boot of the extended foot) - and when the rope is steady with the centre mark over the centre line on the ground - PULL - at the same time flinging both arms downwards.

11.10. LEAVING GO OF THE ROPE - In the event of both teams leaving go the rope before a side tape has been pulled over the side ground farthest from it, ‘No Pull’ shall be declared and the pull shall not constitute on the requisite on that heat.

11.11. WINNING A PULL - A ‘Pull’ shall be won when one of the side markings on the rope is pulled over the centre line. 11.12. FINISH A PULL - The finish of a pull shall be signalled by the Judge blowing a whistle and pointing in the direction of the team

winning the Pull. 11.13. THE JUDGE - There shall be one Judge who shall have sole control with power to appoint assistants. He shall be responsible

for the Rules of the Competition being adhered to. He has the power to: grant reasonable rest periods between pulls and a minimum of six minutes rest to each team between rounds of any competition. To award ‘No Pull’ in the event of both teams being guilty of infringement (in such cases the pull will be re-taken immediately with no rest period or welfare to competitors being permitted) and to disqualify a team or teams after caution, or disqualify without caution for any offence against the Rules. In the event of a team being disqualified the pull will be awarded to the opposite side.

NOTE A team will be deemed guilty of any infringement even though only one member offends. Should it be necessary to caution a team for any infringement of the Rules, the Judge shall, in addition to naming the team and calling ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’ also signal such caution by raising his arm to the horizontal position and pointing in the direction of the offenders. Only two official cautions shall be given during any one pull. Any team guilty of any offence meriting a caution after already having received two official cautions in any one pull will be disqualified.

11.14. INFRINGEMENT DURING CONTESTS

Sitting - deliberately sitting on the ground, or failure to return immediately to the pulling position.

Leaning - touching the ground with any part of the body other than the feet.

Locking the Rope - no knots or loops shall be made in the rope, nor shall it be locked across any part of the body or any member of the team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop.

Grip - any grip other than the ordinary grip as described above.

Propping - holding the rope in a position where it does not pass between the body and the upper part of the arm.

Position - sitting on a foot or limb or the feet not extended forward of the knee.

Climbing the rope - passing the rope through the hands

Rowing - repeatedly sitting on the ground whilst the feet are moved backwards.

Anchor Man’s Grip - any grip other than described in above.

Footholds - making indents in the ground in any way before the command “Take the Strain” is given. Thus cleaning the ground by foot or hand is prohibited.

11.15. BEHAVIOUR - There shall be no conduct by word or act likely to bring the sport into disrepute. No member of a team, i.e. coach, trainer or puller, may address any remark to the Judge whilst pulling is in progress. The use of water, for any purpose, is prohibited within the immediate vicinity of the rope. The function of the trainer is to attend to the requirements of the team before, between, and after pulls; he must not speak to his team during a pull. Assistant Judges shall at all times act under the direction of the Judge and shall be responsible to him for inspection of competitors’ footwear, checking the ground and rope markings, the laying out of the rope before a competition and its re-alignment after each pull. During actual pulling, each Assistant Judge shall be in a position alongside the competing teams on the opposite side of the rope to the Judge. An Assistant Judge shall not address any remark to the coach or any member of the team unless he is signalled to do so by the Judge. In the event of the Judge signalling a caution, the Assistant Judge shall inform the offenders, naming the team and adding ‘first caution’ or ‘last caution’. Any instructions of the Judge conveyed by the Assistant Judge to a team must be clear and brief.

12. AWARDS 12.1. Trophy and Prize Cards to the winning teams. 12.2. Prize Cards to teams placed 2

nd to 4

th


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12.3. NFYFC Certificates will be awarded to all members of teams competing in the NFYFC finals. 13. FURTHER NOTES

13.1. IMPORTANT: Competitors are reminded to read carefully the General Rules relating to National Competitions if they are taking part in this Competition. These are available from the NFYFC Website.

13.2. This competition WILL carry points towards the NFU Trophy. 13.3. NFYFC is affiliated to the Tug of War Association and, therefore, must at all times use their official referees and hold a

permit in order to be covered by insurance. A list of official referees is available from NFYFC.

13.4. These rules are extracted from the Tug of War Association (ToWA) Rule Book and further guidance can be obtained from the official Tug of War Association Handbook. Further information available from the ToWA website.

13.5. Members will be disqualified if they are not at the Presentation of Awards without prior permission being granted.





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Weathervane* Class 4

1. VENUE 1.1. After the Area Finals, the National Final will be held at Competitions Day at the County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 2

nd

July 2016.

2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof. 2.2. Areas will be represented in the final by TWO (Double Area Eliminator) teams per 3,000 members or part thereof.

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2015 and a full member of a Club affiliated to the NFYFC. 3.2. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of each round of the competition (County/Area/Regional and

National) their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of £20 will be imposed for non-production.

4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors will be required to produce a weathervane to be made out of re-cycled metal, suitable for purpose, to the theme

“Tomorrows World”. 4.2. Materials used should be predominantly recycled to minimise cost and environmental impact. 4.3. The Competitor should pay particular attention to the standard of finish of their exhibit. It should be suitable to be mounted

outside (i.e. weatherproof). At the NFYFC Final exhibits will be displayed on a solid floor and competitors should display their weathervanes mounted on a freestanding base to demonstrate full working order.

4.4. The maximum size of the weathervane including the base and mountings must not exceed 1m x 1m x 1m and a total weight of 15kg.

4.5. Prior to the competition, before commencement of any work on the weathervane, members should be aware of potential health and safety risks and use all appropriate Personal Safety Equipment. The Safety of people viewing and touching the finished weathervane should also be considered, eg: avoid sharp edges.

4.6. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors. Competitors must make themselves available throughout the judging to answer the Judges questions and explain the processes and story behind the production of the weathervane.

4.7. Competitors must accept responsibility for transporting their exhibits to the final as per the instructions which will be issued and to make arrangements for collection of the exhibits after 4.30pm. All exhibits must be removed on the day of the competition. The winning weathervane will be kept by NFYFC for further promotion, if NFYFC are unable to use the weathervane it will be returned to the competitor.

4.8. A label (example below) should be securely attached to the reverse side of the exhibit (not on view).

Name:

County: __________________

Membership Number:

County:


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5. SCALE OF MARKS Use of recycled materials 20

Quality of workmanship 20

Originality 20

Suitability for purpose 20

Overall sculpture and finish 20

Total 100

6. AWARDS 6.1. NFYFC Craft Trophy and NFYFC Prize Card to winner. 6.2. NFYFC Prize Cards to competitors placed 2

nd and 3

rd.

6.3. NFYFC Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to competitors placed 1st

– 10th

7. NOTES: 7.1. IMPORTANT: Competitors are reminded to read carefully the General Rules relating to National Competitions if they are taking

part in this Competition. These are available from NFYFC or your County Office. 7.2. This competition WILL carry points towards the NFU Trophy. 7.3. Members will be disqualified if they are not at the Presentation of Awards without prior permission being granted.





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Floral Art* Classes 5,6 & 7

Theme: “Tomorrow’s World” 1. DATE AND VENUE

1.1. The National Final will be held at the Malvern Autumn show in September 2016 subject to invitation from TCAS 2. REPRESENTATION

2.1. Counties may enter one member per 600 members of part thereof in each section.

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitors to be:

3.1.1. 16 & under section: 16 years of age or under on the 1 September 2015. 3.1.2. 21 & under section: 21 years of age or under on the 1 September 2015. 3.1.3. 26 & under section: 26 years of age or under on the 1 September 2015.

3.2. Competitors in ALL sections must be members of Clubs affiliated to the NFYFC. 3.3. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of each round of the competition (County/Area/Regional

and National) their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of £20 will be imposed for non-production.

4. LATE WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRIES

4.1. No deposits will be required from county teams prior to the NFYFC final. 4.2. However, withdrawals or cancellations made in the two (2) weeks before the day of the final will result in a fine of

£25 to the county federation. 4.3. If a team withdraws within 48 hrs of the start of the competition final or fail to turn up on the day of the competition

a £40 fine will be issued. 5. THEME/PROCEDURE

5.1. The floral art piece to be created individually described in the following Floral Art Schedules:

5.2. 16 & Under 5.2.1. Subject: Contemporary Design Petit Exhibit Title: The Digital Age 5.2.2. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 25cm wide x 25cm deep x 25cm height.

Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. 1.1.1. Exhibits to be viewed from all sides, base boards are allowed if desired and supplied by competitor and must

adhere to the size limitations but backboards NOT allowed.

1.2. 21 & Under 1.2.1. Subject: Contemporary Design Hand Tied Bouquet Title: The Space Age 1.2.2. Each exhibit must be suitable to stand freely with the stems and binding clearly visible. 1.2.3. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height

(i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. 1.2.4. Exhibits to be viewed from all sides, base boards are allowed if desired and supplied by competitor and must

adhere to the size limitations but backboards NOT allowed.

1.3. 26 & Under 1.3.1. Subject: Contemporary Design Underwater Exhibit Title: Into the deep unknown 1.3.2. Exhibits to have some or all parts submerged to create interest by magnification or distortion. 1.3.3. The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height

(i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. 1.3.4. Exhibits to be viewed from all sides. Baseboard allowed if desired and supplied by competitor and must adhere

to the size limitations but backboards NOT allowed.

1.4. At the NFYFC final, each competitor will be required to create their exhibit within the one (1) hour time limit. 1.4.1. A work table will be provided close to the display area – approx half a trestle table to be allocated per

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1.4.2. Exhibits will be displayed on a table with a white background. 6. DISPLAY

6.1. Each exhibit will be displayed to their best advantage with the space allocation. 6.2. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors and must be assembled in the hall. 6.3. During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other

than Judges or Stewards, under penalty of instant disqualification. No other person, other than the competitors, will be allowed in the competing area.

6.4. At the NFYFC final, the NFYFC will provide a County Name and Number label for each display and workspace.

7. TIMING 7.1. Allowance of one hour to include final checks and measurement of the exhibit. Before leaving the competing area,

competitors will be given a further 5 minutes to clear and tidy the work site. 7.1.1. Competitors may unpack their equipment and plant material/flowers onto the work table before the one hour

practical session commences. 7.1.2. If floral foam (oasis) is to be used, this may be pre-soaked prior to the competition. New pieces of floral foam

(oasis) MUST be used on the day of the competition. 7.1.3. Competitors are able to construct and tape their foam (oasis) in position on a board/container/exhibit prior to

the one hour practical session if required. 7.1.4. Competitors are able to set up their display bay before the one hour practical session commences.

8. EXHIBITS 8.1. Exhibits must remain in position throughout the day of the competition. Any entry removed before the Presentation

of Awards will be disqualified. 8.2. All exhibits and competitor’s property will be at the risk of the competitor and NFYFC cannot accept liability for any

loss or damage sustained – therefore, competitors are advised to use items of little established value.

9. MARKS 9.1. If a very high number of entries are received, on the day of the NFYFC final, the NFYFC reserves the right to use the

NFYFC ‘Standards Judging’ system. i.e exhibits will be in the Excellent, Proficient or Competent categories. Idea 20 Colour 20 Composition 20 Technical 40 TOTAL MARKS 100

10. AWARDS 10.1. 16 & under Lady Northcliffe Cup and Prize Card will be awarded to competitors placed 1

st

10.2. 21 & under Millers’ Mutual Cup and Prize Card will be awarded to competitors placed 1st

10.3. 26 & under London Flowers Perpetual Challenge Trophy and Prize Card will be awarded to competitors placed

1st

10.4. NFYFC Prize Cards will be awarded to competitors placed 2

nd and 3

rd in each section.

10.5. NFYFC Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to competitors placed 1st

– 10th

in each section. 11. NOTES:

11.1. IMPORTANT: Competitors are reminded to read carefully the General Rules relating to National Competitions if they are taking part in this competition. These are available from the NFYFC website.

11.2. A “Competitions Manual” is available from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd. www.nafas.org.uk 11.3. This competition WILL carry points towards the NFU Trophy. 11.4. Competitors must wear white coats during the period of the competition. 11.5. Members will be disqualified if they are not at the Presentation of Awards without prior permission being granted.

1. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1.1. ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAFAS COMPETITIONS MANUAL 2009. A “Competitions Manual” is available from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd, Osborne House, 12 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4TE, price £5.00 plus postage. www.nafas.org.uk to visit the NAFAS on-line shop.

http://www.nafas.org.uk/

http://www.nafas.org.uk/


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1.2. NAFAS Definitions (The National Association of Flower Arranging Societies of Great Britain) From the NAFAS

Competitors Manual (Second Edition 2009).

1.3. An EXHIBIT:

1.3.1. Is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in a show schedule.

1.3.2. Backgrounds, bases, containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an exhibit, unless otherwise stated.

1.3.3. More than one placement may always be included, unless otherwise stated. 1.3.4. In all exhibits (except still life) natural plant material must predominate.

1.4. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL

1.4.1. Natural plant material is any vegetable matter 1.4.2. It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material flowers, foliage, fruit, fungi, vegetables, seaweed

meat (cooked or raw). 1.4.3. NOTE: It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar products.

1.5. An ACCESSORY

1.5.1. Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as, feathers, shapes (spheres, cones) , shells, stones, wax candles

1.5.2. Natural plant material which has been tooled or crafted to resemble non-plant forms, e.g. birds nest, corn dolly, wooden figurine.

1.5.3. Accessories may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for the use of natural plant material where appropriate.

1.5.4. The following are not accessories and may also be used unless prohibited by the show schedule: backgrounds, bases, containers holding plant material, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics. These may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for use of natural plant material where appropriate.

1.6. REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION 1.6.1.1. Failure to comply with any specific requirements of a class as stated in a show schedule, i.e. the

measurements or the components. (Just remember – it is better to aim to be 1xm or 1 inch smaller than the size allowed as the size sated is the MAXIMUM size).

1.6.1.2. Inclusion of artificial plant material (unless specifically allowed by a show schedule) 1.6.1.3. Inclusion of fresh plant material that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems in water or water-

retaining material. Exceptions: Air Plants, Cacti, Fruits, Grass Turf, Lichen, Moss, Succulents, Vegetables and long lasting plant material which will remain turgid for the duration of a show. (Definition of turgid – the state of firmness of plant tissue resulting from adequate moisture, causing the plant cells to be fully expanded).

1.6.2. NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE DISQUALIFICATION:

1.6.2.1. ‘Not according to schedule’ is the term used when an exhibit does not comply with the requirements of the schedule – see NAFAS reasons for disqualification above. The judge will write ‘Not according to schedule’ and the reason.


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NORTHERN AREA ELIMINATORS

County Cube Exhibit** Class 8

1. VENUE

1.1. The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland.. 2. REPRESENTATION

2.1. Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof. 3. ELIGIBILITY

3.1. Competitors (the Club Team) to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2015 and a full member of a Club affiliated to the NFYFC.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. An Exhibit to depict the theme of “Tomorrows World”. This theme can be interpreted in any way that the club sees fit. 4.2. There needs to be a minimum of one (1) craft from each heading below with the other two (2) crafts taken from any heading:

• Floral Art (Floral Displays) • Cookery (Food to be tasted – MUST be covered with Cling Film) • Handicraft (Any other - Including Decorated cake/Photography/Artwork)

4.3. The five (5) crafts need to be clearly marked 1-5 together with the heading the craft comes under. For example 1- Handicraft, 2 – Cookery etc.

4.4. Each whole Exhibit to have a MAXIMUM WIDTH of 1 metre at any given point and a MAXIMUM DEPTH of 1 metre and MAXIMUM HEIGHT of 1 metre. Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be disqualified. The measurement will be from the outside edges of the exhibit. The exhibit must have 3 walls. Any accessories or drapes used on the outside of the cube will be included in the overall measurement of the exhibit. Any material that runs over the external walls i.e. the top edges of the side and back walls of the exhibit must be within the 1m X 1m X 1m size. The outside walls of the exhibit may be painted a colour to compliment the overall exhibit. The external walls of the exhibit will not be marked.

4.5. The exhibits will be displayed on trestle tables. 5. TIMING

5.1. Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31st

August 2016 and be the unaided work of the competitor named.

6. SCALE OF MARKS Craft 1 40 Craft 2 40 Craft 3 40 Craft 4 40 Craft 5 40 Attractiveness of exhibit 100 Originality and ingenuity 100 Variety of Skills exhibited 50 Relevant to theme 50 Total 500 HEALTH & SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION




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Open Machine Sheep Shearing** Class 9

1. VENUE 1.1. The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 18th June 2016 at

2. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. A team of one competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. 3.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID.

Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 3.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final.

4. PROCEDURE 4.1. One competitor is required to shear three sheep 4.2. 12 volt machines will be provided, competitors to bring their own hand piece and combs and cutters. 4.3. Competitor must have a CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE.

5. TIMING 5.1. Competitors will be timed and marked on the speed and accuracy of their shearing and wrapping.

6. SCALE OF MARKS 6.1. The competitor shearing the sheep will be judged on time, condition of fleece, absence of second cuts in fleece, manner of

handling sheep, absence of cuts in sheep and appearance of shorn sheep. 6.2. The judge will have a score sheet on the day of the competition with the system and scale of marks given. This will be available

for competitors to look at before they compete.

NOTE: Northern Area round will require two competitors – one to shear & two to wrap. Northumberland YFC round only requires one member.





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Beef Stock Judging** Classes 10,11 & 12

1. VENUE 1.1. The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland..

2. ELIGIBILITY 2.1. Junior: The competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015

Intermediate: The competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015.

Open: The competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015.

2.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

2.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 3. PROCEDURE

3.1. Competitors will be required to judge and give reasons on a ring of 4 Finished Beef/Store Cattle (subject to availability). Animals will be designated A, B, X & Y. All competitors must provide and wear a white coat, which will be worn during the period of competition. Throughout the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other that Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area. Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitors places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.

4. TIMING 4.1. Competitors will be allowed 15 minutes for inspection and handling of the stock and each competitor will be allowed up to 2

minutes for stating their reasons. Competitors exceeding this time limit will incur penalties at the rate of 2 marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from their total score.

5. SCALE OF MARKS (As per YFC Stock judging cards)

Placing 50

Reasons 50

Total 100





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Dairy Stock Judging** Classes 13,14 & 15



st September 2015


September 2015.


September 2015



3.1. Competitors will be required to judge and give reasons on a ring of 4 Dairy Cows. Animals will be designated A, B, X & Y. All competitors must provide and wear a white coat, which will be worn during the period of competition. Throughout the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other that Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area. Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitors places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.




Placing 50

Reasons 50

Total 100





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Sheep Stock Judging** Classes 16, 17 & 18

1. VENUE 1.1. The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland.. 1.2. Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof.


st September 2015


September 2015.


September 2015.



3.1. Competitors will be required to judge and give reasons on a ring of 4 breeding sheep. Animals will be designated A, B, X & Y. All competitors must provide and wear a white coat, which will be worn during the period of competition. Throughout the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other that Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area. Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitors places the animals. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.




Placing 50

Reasons 50

Total 100





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Open Mystery Stock Judging** Class 19


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof.

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Open: The competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.



4.1. Competitors will be required to judge 4 mystery objects. Objects will be designated A, B, X & Y. All competitors must provide and wear a white coat, which will be worn during the period of competition. Throughout the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other that Judges and Stewards under penalty of disqualification. Members of the public will not be allowed in the judging area. Cards will be supplied to each competitor on which must be marked the order the competitors places the objects. Only the tear-off section of the card may be used for making notes. During the competition, no other papers or literature may be used.

5. TIMING 5.1. Competitors will be allowed 15 minutes for inspection of the objects and each competitor will be allowed up to 2 minutes for

stating their reasons. Competitors exceeding this time limit will incur penalties at the rate of 2 marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from their total score.


Placing 50

Reasons 50

Total 100





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Male Tractor Handling Class 20

1. VENUE 1.1 The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland..

2. REPRESENTATION 2.1 Counties may enter one male member per club

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Competitor must be 16 years & over 3.2 Driving licences (Category F) must be shown on the day or competitors will not be allowed to compete. 3.3 All must be a full member of a club affiliated to NFYFC. 3.4 Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

4 PROCEDURE 4.1 Competitor is required to drive the tractor and trailer around an obstacle course, 4.2 Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped/disqualified by the judge

5 SCALE OF MARKS 5.1 To be judged on accuracy, safety and speed. 5.2 Penalties will be 10 seconds for hitting stakes/bollards and 5 points for shunting.





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Female Tractor Handling Class 21

4. VENUE 1.2 The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland..

5. REPRESENTATION 2.2 Counties may enter one female member per club

6. ELIGIBILITY 5.3 Competitor must be 16 years & over 5.4 Driving licences (Category F) must be shown on the day or competitors will not be allowed to compete. 5.5 All must be a full member of a club affiliated to NFYFC. 5.6 Competitors will be required to produce their current and signed membership card. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

6 PROCEDURE 6.1 Competitor is required to drive the tractor and trailer around an obstacle course, 6.2 Anyone driving in an unsafe manner will be stopped/disqualified by the judge

7 SCALE OF MARKS 7.1 To be judged on accuracy, safety and speed. 7.2 Penalties will be 10 seconds for hitting stakes/bollards and 5 points for shunting.





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Open Pallet Challenge ** Class 22

1 VENUE 1.1 The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland..

2 REPRESENTATION 2.1 Counties may enter two members

3 ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Team of 2 3.2 Open: Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. 3.3 Competitors are required to produce their current and signed Membership Card. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

4 PROCEDURE 4.1 Each team will be supplied with 2 pallets which they are to dismantle and make into an item which will be revealed on the day.

The majority of the wood should be used in the construction. No staining, no painting, NO FINISH allowed. No power/battery tools, chainsaws or nail guns allowed. You must bring your own tools. Nails provided. Safety clothing must be worn – STEEL TOE CAP BOOTS, GLOVES AND GOGGLES.

5 TIMING 5.1 Max time 1 hour

6 SCALE OF MARKS Design 30 Carpentry 40 Overall Appearance 30 TOTAL 100





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Open Fashion** Classes 23



3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Team of up to two competitors both 26 years of age and under on 1

st September 2015

3.2. Competitors are required to produce their current and signed Membership Card. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

4. PROCEDURE 4.1. The first competitor will be required to make a full work uniform for an industry of their choice. 4.2. Garment(s) are required to be submitted for judging on the morning of the competition. Receipts for all purchases involved in

making the garment(s) must be submitted on the morning of the competition. 4.3. The first competitor must make them self-available throughout the judging to answer the Judge’s questions and explain the

processes and story behind the production of the uniform. 4.4. The garment(s) will then be modelled later in the day, by either the competitor who made the garment or the second

competitor. 5. TIMING



6. SCALE OF MARKS Class XX

Workmanship/Quality 50

Sizing & Fit on Model 40

Value for Money 10

Suitability as a Work Uniform 30

Total Marks 100

Class XX

Modelling 20

Total Marks 20





29 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Sewing – Make a Bag** Class 24



3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.



4.1. Competitor is required to produce and exhibit a bag displaying their County Emblem. 4.2. Bag to be displayed in an area of 50cm x 50cm. 4.3. A storyboard must be included in the set area to show how the bag was made (A3 Maximum).

5. TIMING

5.1. Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31st August 2016 and be the unaided work of the

competitor named. 6. SCALE OF MARKS

Workmanship/Quality 50

Design 50

Colour Palette 25

Practicality of Bag 25

Total Marks 150





30 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Intermediate Sewing Patchwork Throw** Class 25




st September 2015.



4.1. Competitor to produce and exhibit a patchwork throw designed to represent their county. 4.2. Throw not to exceed 1m x 1m. 4.3. A storyboard must be included to show how the throw was made (A3 Maximum).

5. TIMING 5.1. Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31

st August 2016 and be the unaided work of the competitor

named. 6. SCALE OF MARKS

Workmanship/Quality 50 Design 50 Colour Palette 25 Practicality of Throw 25 Total Marks 150





31 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Sewing – Door Stop ** Class 26




st September 2015.



4.1. Competitor to produce and exhibit a door stop decorated to represent their county. 4.2. The door stop should be decorated using one of the following techniques:

Appliqué Cross Stitch Locker Hooking Tapestry Beading

4.3. Door stop to be displayed in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.4. A storyboard must be included in the set area to show how the door stop was made (A3 Maximum).

5. TIMING 5.1 Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31



Workmanship/Quality 50 Design 50 Colour Palette 25 Practicality of Door Stop 25 Total Marks 150





32 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Baking - 4 Eccles Cakes** Class 27


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1 Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof.

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.

3.2 All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine.

3.3 All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4 PROCEDURE

4.1 Competitor to produce and exhibit 4 individual, traditional Eccles Cakes. 4.2 To be staged in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.3 Recipe must be displayed within the set area.

5 TIMING 5.1 Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31


named. 6 SCALE OF MARKS

Taste 75 Appearance 25 TOTAL 100





33 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Intermediate Baking – 4 Egg Custards** Class 28




st September 2015.


3.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final.

4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to produce and exhibit 4 individual, traditional Egg Custards 4.2. To be staged in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.3. Recipe must be displayed within the set area.



named.

6. SCALE OF MARKS Taste 75 Appearance 25 TOTAL 100





34 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Baking – Manchester Tart** Class 29




st September 2015.



4.1. Competitor to produce and exhibit 4 individual, traditional Manchester Tarts. 4.2. To be staged in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.3. Recipe must be displayed within the set area.




Taste 75 Appearance 25 TOTAL 100





35 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Artwork – Poster to Advertise County** Class 30




st September 2015.


3.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to design and produce a poster to advertise their County Federation. Poster not to exceed A3 in size. 4.2. A storyboard must be included to explain the idea behind the design. 4.3. A label should be securely attached to the reverse side of the exhibit

5. TIMING 5.1 Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31



Design 45 Colour Palette 15 Appearance 30 Storyboard 10 Total Marks 100





36 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Intermediate Artwork – Make a Mascot** Class 31




st September 2015.



4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors to make a County Mascot completely out of Recyclable Household Materials. 4.2. Mascot to be displayed in an area of 1m x 1m x 1m. 4.3. Accessories may not be used. 4.4. A story board must be included within the set area to show how the mascot was made and the idea behind the design (A3

Maximum).



named.

6. SCALE OF MARKS Design 45 Colour Palette 15 Appearance 30 Storyboard 10 Total Marks 100





37 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Artwork – Mixed Media Canvas** Class 32




st September 2015.



4.1. Competitors to create a Mixed Media Canvas to represent their County. 4.2. Canvas not to exceed 50cm x 50cm. 4.3. A storyboard must be included to explain the processes used and the idea behind the design of the artwork (A3 Maximum). 4.4. A label should be securely attached to the reverse side of the exhibit




Design 45 Colour Palette 15 Appearance 30 Storyboard 10 Total Marks 100





38 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Woodwork – Bread Bin** Class 33




st September 2015.

2.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed 2.3. NFYFC membership card with suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine 2.4. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final.

4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors to make a wooden bread bin. 4.2. Bread bin to measure Depth x 50cm Length x 30cm Width x 30cm 4.3. Only wood to be used 4.4. Any material fixings can be used. 4.5. A story board must be included within the set area 1m x 1m to show how the bread bin was made and the idea behind the

design (A3 Maximum). 5. TIMING

Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31st

August 2016 and be the unaided work of the competitor named. 6. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Carpentry 40 Overall Appearance 30 TOTAL 100





39 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Intermediate Woodwork – Mug Tree** Class 34


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof. 3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2015. 3.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with

suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 3.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors to make a mug tree. 4.2. Mug tree to hold 6 mugs with a maximum height of 40cm and width of 25 cm 4.3. Only wood to be used 4.4. Competitors to bring their own mugs to be displayed with the mug tree 4.5. A story board must be included within the set area 50cm x 50cm to show how the mug tree was made and the idea behind the

design (A3 Maximum).

5. TIMING 5.1. Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31st August 2016 and be the unaided work of the

competitor named. 6. SCALE OF MARKS

Design 30 Carpentry 40 Overall Appearance 30 TOTAL 100





40 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Woodwork – Decretive Chopping Board** Class 35



3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.


3.3 All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4. PROCEDURE

4.1. Competitors to make a decretive chopping board suitable for food preparation. 4.2. Chopping board to be a maximum of 30cm x 50cm 4.3. Only wood to be used 4.4. A story board must be included within the set area 1m x 1m to show how the bread bin was made and the idea behind the

design (A3 Maximum). 5. TIMING



6. SCALE OF MARKS Design 30 Carpentry 40 Overall Appearance 30 TOTAL 100




.


41 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Cookery – Lancashire Butter Pie** Class 36




st September 2015.



4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to produce and exhibit a Traditional Lancashire Butter Pie. 4.2. To be staged in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.3. Recipe must be displayed within the set area.



named.

6. SCALE OF MARKS Taste 75 Appearance 25 TOTAL 100





42 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Intermediate Cookery – Lancashire Cheese Quiche** Class 37




st September 2015.



4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Procedure – Competitor to produce and exhibit a Quiche containing Lancashire Cheese. The Quiche can contain any other

ingredients of the competitor’s choice. 4.2. To be staged in an area of 40cm x 40cm. 4.3. Recipe must be displayed within the set area.



named.

6. SCALE OF MARKS Taste 65 Appearance 25 Use of Lancashire cheese 10 TOTAL 100





43 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Cookery – 4 uses of Lancashire Cheese** Class 38


2. REPRESENTATION 2.2 Counties may enter one exhibit per 600 members or part thereof.

3 ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.


3.3 All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4 PROCEDURE

4.1 Competitor to produce and exhibit 4 dishes using Lancashire Cheese (Tasty, Crumbly and Creamy). 4.2 Dishes are to be staged in an area of 75cm x 75cm. 4.3 Recipes must be displayed within the set area.

5 TIMING 5.1. Static exhibits should be newly made in the 12 months up to 31


named.

6. Scale of Marks – Each of the 4 items:

Taste 30 x 4 Appearance 20 x 4 Variety of Use 30 Presentation 20 Total Marks 250





44 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Boat Race** Class 39

1 VENUE 1.1 The final will be held at County Rally on Saturday 4th June 2016 at Wydon Farm, Haltwhistle, Northumberland..

2 REPRESENTATION 2.1 Clubs may enter one team per club

3 ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Team of 6 members to include at least 1 member of each sex. 3.2 Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.

3.3 Competitors must be over 18 years old on 4th

June 2016. 3.4 All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID.

Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4 PROCEDURE 4.1 Competitors will be judged on the time taken to drink 6 mystery pints. 4.2 Spillages will be taken into account and will incur a penalty.





45 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Bushtucker Challenge - Eating Competition** Class 40


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter two members per club

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. A team of 2 consisting of one competitor 16 years of age or under on the 1

st September 2015 and one competitor 26 years of

age or under on the 1st

September 2015. The must be one male member and one female member. 3.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID.

Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors will be provided with a number of food items of which they are to eat in the quickest time.

Please note if you have any food allergies you are not permitted to enter this competition





46 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Total Wipeout Obstacle Course ** Class 41


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter six members per club 3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Team of 6 to include at least 1 of each sex and: 3.1.1. 2 juniors: Competitors must be 16 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.

3.1.2. 2 Intermediates: Competitors must be 21 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015. 3.1.3. 2 seniors: Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.


3.3. All substitutes must have been eligible to compete in the County Final. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors to complete the obstacle course as a team, wearing suitable sportswear

NOTE : This competition has been renamed for Northumberland County Rally. Competitors are advised to bring a spare clothes and a towel if competing in this course.




Northern Area final and will be requested when booking in for the competition and purchasing dance tickets.


47 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Male Bolster and Bar** Class 42


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one members per club.


st September 2015.

3.2. Competitors must be over 18 years old on 18th

June 2016. 3.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID.


4. PROCEDURE Competitor to knock opponent off the bar. Best of 3. Footwear must be removed before competing. All equipment will be provided. Competitors must wear a minimum of T-Shirt or Vest and shorts. Competitors are advised to bring a spare clothes and a towel if competing in this competition.



The completion of a PARENTAL AND MEDICAL CONSENT FORM for all members under the age of 18, (and SUPERVISORY MEMBER FORM making an accompanying member over 18 responsible), is the responsibility of the County Federation. It must be available at the Northern Area final and will be requested when booking in for the competition and purchasing dance tickets.


48 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Female Bolster and Bar** Class 43


6. REPRESENTATION 6.1. Clubs may enter one member per club.


st September 2015.


June 2016. 7.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with suitable ID.


8. PROCEDURE 8.1. Competitor to knock opponent off the bar. Best of 3. Footwear must be removed before competing. All equipment will be

provided. Competitors must wear a minimum of T-Shirt or Vest and shorts. Competitors are advised to bring a spare clothes and a towel if competing in this competition



The completion of a PARENTAL AND MEDICAL CONSENT FORM for all members under the age of 18, (and SUPERVISORY MEMBER FORM making an accompanying member over 18 responsible), is the responsibility of the County Federation. It must be available at the Northern Area final and will be requested when booking in for the competition and purchasing dance tickets.


49 V1.8 - 06/03/16

County Competitions

Bale Stacking Class 44


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one male & one female

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.


June 2016. 3.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with

suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4. PROCEDURE

To stack 17 small bales in a formation to be revealed on the day.

5. SCALE OF MARKS Judged on time, neatness, accuracy and safety



The completion of a PARENTAL AND MEDICAL CONSENT FORM for all members under the age of 18, (and SUPERVISORY MEMBER FORM making an accompanying member over 18 responsible), is the responsibility of the Club. It must be available at the County Rally and will be requested when booking in for the competition and purchasing dance tickets/entering Dance.


50 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Supermarket Sweep Class 45


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one member

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitors must be under 18 years old on 18

th June 2016.

3.2. Competitor must be able to swim 3.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with

suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4. PROCEDURE Competitor must provide own pair of goggles. Competitor is required to enter the area and collect a set number of items from the area. Items that are to be collected will be revealed at the start of the competition. Marked on timing and number of items collected. NOTE COMPETITORS MUST NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE ITEMS FROM THE AREA WHICH MAY DISADVANTAGE OTHER CLUBS. ANY CLUB FOUND TO DO SO WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFED.

Competitors are advised to bring a change of clothes if competing in this competition





51 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Wheel of Fortune – Bike Challenge Class 46




st September 2015.


3.3. Cycle Helmet must be provided by competitor 4. PROCEDURE

Bike to be provided by the rally committee. Bike Helmet, knee/elbow protection must be provided by the competitor. Instructions to be given on the day. Competitor to complete a set course .





52 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Male Floral Art Class 47


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one male member


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Competitors are to create a Floral Arrangement to the theme of “Cool, Cream & Green” to be judged from the front only. Table space allowed 75cm wide x 60 cm deep x unlimited height. Pre cut and pre soaked oasis allowed. Oasis must be in a container. All the work of arranging and assembling the materials must be carried out during the competition. Competitors must wear white coats. No pre cut flowers.

TIME 1 hour with a further 5 minutes to check that arrangements have not been disturbed during clearing up. SCALE OF MARKS Design 25 Technique 25 Time management 15 Overall Appearance 35 TOTAL 100





53 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior - Total Wipe Out - Biscuit Tin Lid Class 48


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one junior member

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. The competitors must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2015 3.2. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with


Competitors will be required to create a Total WipeOut Course of their choice, using any materials on a biscuit tin lid. Maximum size 40cm x 40cm. Note this is a static exhibit to be displayed on the day.





54 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Photography Class 49


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one competitor


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Competitors will be required to display 4 related photographs, mounted, one of each theme, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The photographs may be in colour or black and white and be exhibited together on one sheet, to be a maximum size of A3.





55 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Come Dine With Me Class 50


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter 3 competitors 1 x senior, 1 x intermediate, 1 x junior


st September 2015

3.2. Intermediate: The competitor must be 21 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015. 3.3. Open: The competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015


4. PROCEDURE

Each team will be required to prepare and display three dishes (plated up) for a home cooked dinner suitable for guests attending a ‘Come Dine With Me’ evening.

Starter Junior – Competitors to be 16 years of age or under on 1 September 2015 Pudding Intermediate- Competitors to be 21 years of age or under on 1 September 2015 Main course Senior - Competitors to be 26 years of age or under on 1 September 2015

The menu must include at least one sweet and one savoury dish.. Several culinary components may form one “dish”. For example a sweet/savoury plus sauce/vegetable/berries is one dish. A drink does not count as a dish and will not be scored. Teams must:

Display a menu card.

Display details of recipes and costing.

There are no limitations on the contents of the display. Judges will place emphasis on marking displays which compliment the dishes/theme. Food, menu cards, recipes and display accessories etc must be brought to the competition ready prepared.

SCALE OF MARKS

Finished dishes, suitability, choice of menu and variety 50 Taste 50 Overall display and interpretation of theme 50 Suitable

TOTAL 150 HEALTH & SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION




56 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Senior Celebrity Juice Raspberry Vodka Class 51




st September 2015.



suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4. PROCEDURE Competitor will be required to exhibit a bottle of homemade Raspberry Vodka. A5 recipe card & method to be displayed.





57 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior - Celebrity Juice - Homemade Lemonade Class 52


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one exhibit


th June 2015.


4. PROCEDURE Competitor will be required to exhibit a bottle of homemade Lemonade. A5 recipe card & method to be displayed.





58 V1.8 - 06/03/16

4 Decorated Cup Cakes – I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Class 53




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

4 Cup Cakes designed to the theme of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here". To be displayed on a paper doilie. The display area must not exceed 40cm by 40cm; there is no height limit. To be judged on appearance, taste and overall effect





59 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Surprise Surprise – Hidden Design Cake Class 54




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Each competitor is required to make a cake to the theme of a ‘HIDDEN PICTURE’ whereby the decorated sponge cake will reveal a picture sculpted out of coloured sponge and butter icing once sliced. The cake is to be sliced through the centre by the judge. Please note the shape of the cake is optional but it must be a single cake not, for example, multiple cupcakes. The type of sponge cake used will be the competitor’s choice. The cake can then be decorated suitably to the competitor’s liking. The display area must not exceed 40cm by 40cm; there is no height limit. To be judged on appearance, taste and overall effect.





60 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Sheep Dressing Class 55


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter two members


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

The competition will be carried out on 1 Mule Hogg.

Teams will start with rough unclipped animals and will clip and dress them to their best advantage. Either or both team members may dress the animal.

Team members are free to consult each other but NOT with any other competitor or any other person, other than the Stewards. Abuse of an animal will lead to disqualification.

A total time of 30 minutes will be allowed.

Competitors to provide own equipment. Crates will be provided.





61 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Vintage Tractor Handling Class 56


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one member per club


st September 2015.




Competitors to be over 16 years old and hold a current tractor/car licence to be shown to a steward on the day. He/she will be required to manoeuvre a tractor around a marked course within the time allowed. Competitors will be disqualified if they drive dangerously or look to cause damage. SCALE OF MARKS Judged on time, penalties and safety





62 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Male ATV Handling Class 57


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one male member per club


st September 2015.




Competitors to be over 16 years old and hold a current tractor/car licence to be shown to a steward on the day. He/she will be required to manoeuvre ATV and implement around a marked course within the time allowed. Competitors will be disqualified if they drive dangerously or look to cause damage. Helmet will be provided by Rally Committee or if you wish you may bring your own. SCALE OF MARKS Judged on penalties and safety





63 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Female ATV Handling Class 58


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one female member per club


st September 2015.




Competitors to be over 16 years old and hold a current tractor/car licence to be shown to a steward on the day. He/she will be required to manoeuvre ATV and implement around a marked course within the time allowed. Competitors will be disqualified if they drive dangerously or look to cause damage. Helmet will be provided by Rally Committee or if you wish you may bring your own. SCALE OF MARKS Judged on penalties and safety





64 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Open Mobile Sheep Pens Class 59


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter two competitors


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors set up Mobile Sheep Pens in format as instructed on the day. Competitors to re-assemble pens in correct

format. Once set up the judge will check the format and score accordingly. Competitors are then to dismantle the pens ready for the next team.

4.2. Time limit will be imposed





65 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Roping A Trailer Class 60



3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Competitor must be 18 years of age or over on 4

th June 2016.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to rope a trailer





66 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Valuation Class 61




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to value a set number of items which will be revealed on the day





67 V1.8 - 06/03/16

YFC Welding Class 62


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one exhibit


st September 2015.




4.1. Competitor to weld YFC letters onto the material provided in advance by the HYFC Rally Committee as per the example photo attached.

4.2. Only one pre-sheet metal per club will be provided 4.3. Arc/Stick Welder to be used

NOTE: This is to be done prior to Rally day and brought to Industrial Section to be entered as a static exhibit





68 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Boat Race Class 63


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one team per club

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Team of 6 members to include at least 1 member of each sex. 3.2. Competitors must be under 18 years old on 4

th June 2016.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitors will be judged on the time taken to drink 6 mystery half pints of non alcoholic liquid. 4.2. Spillages will be taken into account and will incur a penalty.





69 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Chairmans Challenge(s) Class 64


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one member who is either Club Chairman or Vice Chairman


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor required to complete 4 set challenges. 2 challenges are listed below the other two are to be revealed on

Rally Day

a) Best Dressed Mrs Brown b) Best Walk-in – Take Me Out – Ypu must select your track to walk into prior to Rally Day – To be notified to Rally

Secretary 2 weeks prior to Rally c) To be revealed on Rally Day d) To be revealed on Rally Day

Any allergies or disabilities must be notified to the Rally Secretary by 1

st May 2016





70 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Male Yard of Ale Class 65


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one male member per club


st September 2015.



suitable ID. Failure to do so will result in a £5 fine. 4. PROCEDURE Competitors are to drink a yard of alcoholic ale. 5. SCALE OF MARKS

Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and spillages.





71 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Female Half Yard of Ale Class 66


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one female member per club


st September 2015.




Competitors are to drink a half yard of alcoholic ale. 5. SCALE OF MARKS

Competitors will be timed and marked on speed and spillages.





72 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Real or No Real Class 67




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE Competitor to listen to a number of facts which will be read out. The competitor will then decide if the fact is real or not.





73 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Super Hero - Face Painting Cartoon Character Class 68


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one junior and one senior member

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Senior Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.

3.2. Junior Competitor must be16 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015 3.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with


Junior member to paint the senior members face to portray a Super Hero. Competitors to supply their own face paints, brushes, sponges and water.





74 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Horse & Cart Challenge Class 69


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one junior and one senior member

3. ELIGIBILITY 3.1. Senior Competitor must be 26 years of age or under on 1

st September 2015.

3.2. Junior Competitor must be 16 years of age or under on 1st

September 2015 3.3. All competitors are required in person to produce on the day their own current, signed NFYFC membership card with


One competitor will be blind folded and will be required to steer a horse cart around a set course, directed by another competitor. The cart will contain a bucket of water.

Judged on time taken and penalties for spillages will be taken into account.





75 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Junior Blue Peter Challenge Class 70


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter two members


th June 2016.


4. PROCEDURE A themed make on the day from supplied rubbish/recycling. Competitors will only be permitted to use items supplied to them. Time limit of 1 hour. Theme to be revealed on day.





76 V1.8 - 06/03/16

Guess the TV Theme Tune Class 71




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE 4.1. Competitor to listen to music and write down the name of the TV show it represents





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YFC Has Got Talent Class 72


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter up to 10 members per club


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Up to 10 members to take part in an act of their choice in a ‘YFC’s Got Talent’ Competition. A maximum of 5 minutes will be given to the performers to entertain the crowd. No staging is allowed but props may be used and set up/clearing must be undertaken within the permitted time.

Live music is permitted and members may provide their own instruments or an accompaniment (to be played/performed by team members). There is no restriction on the number of music pieces used. Members to supply the appropriate CD/mp3 files (no tapes are allowed). PA equipment will be supplied and a Technician will be responsible for playing all CD’s/mp3’s. Penalties - Up to 15 seconds overtime – 2 penalty marks; Up to 30 seconds overtime – 5 penalty marks; and a further 5 penalty marks will be deducted for every 15 seconds thereafter.

NOTE: Competitors are reminded this must be suitable for a family audience.





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CLUB HAKA Class 73


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE Clubs to perform a Club Haka on stage.

Minimum of 6 lines, maximum 10

Two copies of the lyrics are to be submitted to the Rally Secretary by noon which will be passed to the judges prior to the competition starting.





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3-2-1 - Decorate a dusty bin Class 74




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE Competitors must decorate a 3-2-1 Dusty Bin. To be judged on originality, likeness and finish

Note this is to be brought along on Rally Day and entered as a static item in industrial





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The Voice - Make a Judges Chair Fit Class 75




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

To make a Judges Chair suitable for ‘The Voice’ - To be judged on craftsmanship and originality. Competitors must enter an A3 design board describing and depicting the construction process. Must be suitable to be tried and tested by the judge.

Must be suitable to be tried and tested by the judge.





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Intermediate Generation Game Class 76




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Competitor will be asked to copy a task/skill on the day.





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First Time Farmers - Identification Class 77




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Competitor to identify a number of items to be revealed on the day





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Painted Plantpot (One Man & His Dog) Class 78




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Paint a Teracotta Pot to the theme ‘One Man & His Dog’. Note this is to be brought along on Rally Day and entered as a static item in industrial

Maximum size 20cm





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24 Hours in A & E Class 79


2. REPRESENTATION 2.1. Clubs may enter one


st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Competitors will be asked to answer questions on general first aid and carry out a practical task





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YFC Bunting Class 80




st September 2015.


4. PROCEDURE

Using any selection of fabric, make a length of bunting (to be hung) to a design of your choice. Minimum length 4m and maximum length 5m. Must include the letters YFC within the bunting.

The bunting must show a variation of skills, additional accessories and materials can be used.

Exhibit will be hung for display





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Timetable

Stock Judging Day

Time Competition

8.30 Stewards Briefing

9.00 Judges Arrival – Welcome Refreshments

9.30-10.00 Clubs to arrive to book in

10.15 Stock Judging Competition

10.15 Sheep Dressing Competition

Results to be given on Rally Day

Breakfast Rolls and Refreshments will be available to purchase from 9.30am

Rally Day

Time Competition Venues TBC

8.00 to 8.15 General Stewards Briefing

8.30 Industrial Opens

8.30 -11.30 Tug of War Weigh in - BOOTS TO BE CHECKED AT WEIGH IN AND AT THE FIELD BEFORE PULLING)- There will be no weighing in after 11.30am.

9.30 Driving Comps – Tractor, ATV & Vintage

Generation Game

First Time Farmers

24 hours in A & E

10.00 Industrial Section Closes for Judging

10.00 Sheep Shearing

Wheel of Fortune

Mobile Sheep Pens

Roping A Trailer

Valuation

Horse & Cart Challenge

Guess the TV Theme Tune

10.15 Floral Art

Blue Peter Challenge

10.30 Bale Stook

Eating Competition

Junior Boat Race

Supermarket Sweep

11.00 Pallet Challenge

Bolster & Bar – Male & Female

11.30 YFC has got Talent

12.00 Rally Opens to Public

Real or No Real

Face Painting

12.45 Tug of War – Juniors followed by Ladies then Men

14:00 Obstacle Race

15:00 Fashion

15:30 Club Haka

16:00 Chairmans Challenge

16:30 O18 Boat Race

17:00 Yard of Ale (Female followed by Male)

All static exhibits are to be set up for 10.00am and the area must be cleared of competitors. Static exhibits MUST NOT be

removed from the industrial area until 4.30pm.


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Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers Clubs

PARENTAL CONSENT/SUPERVISION FOR UNDER-18 YEAR OLD MEMBERS ATTENDING COUNTY RALLY 4TH

JUNE 2016

Sections I and 3 of this form is to be filled in by the Parent or Guardian of the boy/girl named below who is under 18 years of age on 4

th June 2016. It gives consent for that member to attend the event and also gives the responsibility for the supervision

of that member to a named individual (See Section 2) and authority for him/her to sign, on your behalf, any papers needed by the medical authorities in case of emergency hospital treatment. NFYFC will take responsibility for ensuring the safe running of all its events by working with the venue management and our own team of Stewards. YFC members under the age of 18 are invited to attend all NFYFC events. Their attendance should be in accordance with the Child Protection Policy, which has been produced by NFYFC and now adopted by all Club Office Bearers. In the event of an accident / injury to a younger member (under the age of 18), NFYFC will liaise with the named individual who is supervising the younger member. This will be particularly pertinent if the accident is serious and we have to undertake an Accident Investigation in conjunction with the relevant authorities eg the Police, Health and Safety Inspectorate etc.

Please use block capitals through-out SECTION I – Details of under-18 year old member (This section to be completed by the parent/guardian)

Full name of under 18 year old YFC member:

Date of Birth:

YFC Membership Number:

Name of YFC Club:

Name of Club Office Bearers:

MEDICAL HISTORY

Name of Doctor: Tel:

Has the named participant ever suffered from any of the following conditions: Diabetes, Asthma, bad period pains,

Migraine, Epilepsy, or any other illness?

YES / NO If yes, give details:

Is the named participant allergic to anything (e.g. antibiotics, penicillin, elastoplast, aspirin or any such medicines, any

particular food etc.)?


Is the named participant receiving any medical treatment or on any prescribed medication?


Does the participant have any disabilities and/or behavioural difficulties?


Details of any medication to be taken, include frequency and any relevant side effects?

Does the participant have any other special needs? (dietary, wheel chair access, etc).

Please give details.

Any other relevant information


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SECTION II – Details of nominated member supervising the u-18 year old named overleaf (This section to be completed by the supervising member)

Name:

Membership number:

Club Office Bearers:

Mobile telephone number:

Other emergency contact details, eg hotel, friend

Relationship to under 18 year old member: Please specify: friend, family member, etc.

As the named individual with responsibility for supervising the under age member at the …………………………., I agree to co-operate with NFYFC during any Accident Investigation relating to the individual YFC member I am supervising.

Signature of supervising member:

Date:

SECTION III - Declaration & Emergency Contacts (This section to be completed by the parent(s)/guardian(s)) DECLARATION The medical information overleaf is correct as far as I know and in the event of illness or accident requiring hospital treatment, I give my consent for the nominated member above to sign on my behalf any written form of consent required by the hospital authorities, if the delay to obtain my own signature is considered inadvisable by the doctor/surgeon concerned. I give consent for ……………………………………. (name of *son/daughter) to attend the County Rally at Scrainwood Farm, Alnham, Alnwick, NE66 4TP.

I note that NFYFC and other appointed persons may be taking photographs during the course of the event and *do/do not wish photographs of my *son/daughter to be used for publicity purposes.

(*please delete as applicable)

Signed: …………………………………………………………………. (*Parent/Guardian)

Full name: ……………………………………………………………….. (Block capitals please)

Date:

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Name: (Parent(s)/Guardian(s)) Tel (home): Tel (work): Mobile:

Name: (Parent(s)/Guardian(s)) Tel (home): Tel (work): Mobile:

Please ensure that you take this completed form with you on the day. Don’t forget your Membership Card

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