Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon
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); a problem-solving activity; and a written quiz. All of the stations in this contest 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, 2022 (4-H age).
Individuals and teams (of 3 or 4) from any county, state, or province may compete. Pre-registration is required. Participants should bring clipboards and pencils to use during the contest. In 2022, there will be a $5.00 registration fee to enter the skillathon. The fee will help to defray the cost of refreshments, awards, and supplies.
Classes
001-Individuals and 002-Teams
K01 Juniors: 8-10
K02 Intermediate: 11-13
K03 Seniors: 14-18
Awards
Top ten individuals in each age class
Top three teams in each age class
How to enter
Register by April 27, 2022. Register online here. For information or to register, contact Susan Schoenian at .
