Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon
Updated for 2026
A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acquired in livestock judging, demonstrations, and care and exhibition of animals into a single activity. It consists of a series of stations where youth are tested on their knowledge and abilities related to livestock. Station topics may include identification (breeds, parts, equipment, meat, wool, or feed), evaluation/judging (fleeces, live animals, hay), or miscellaneous stations. All of the stations will pertain to sheep and goats and their products.
The Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Youth will compete according to their age on January 1, 2026 (4-H age). Individuals from any county, state, or province may compete. Pre-registration is required. Participants should bring clipboards and pencils to use during the contest. There is a no fee to enter the skillathon contest this year.
Classes
001-Individuals
K01 Juniors: 8-10
K02 Intermediate: 11-13
K03 Seniors: 14-18
Awards
Top ten individuals in each age class
Awards will be presented approximately one hour after the conclusion of the contest.
How to enter
Register by May 1, 2026 using this link: https://forms.gle/hx51qxhq9tzVmyzm7. Contact Ashley Travis at ude.dmu@09yelhsa if you have any questions.
