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.

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Classes

001-Individuals

K01        Juniors: 8-10
K02        Intermediate: 11-13
K03        Seniors: 14-18

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Awards

Top ten individuals in each age class

Awards will be presented approximately one hour after the conclusion of the contest.

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How to enter

Register by May 1, 2026 using this link: https://forms.gle/hx51qxhq9tzVmyzm7.  Contact Ashley Travis at ude.d1783768537mu@091783768537yelhs1783768537a1783768537 if you have any questions.