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PIMA COUNTY 4-H & FFA
PROJECT COORDINATOR Zach Collierpimacounty4hpigeon@gmail.comPIMA COUNTY 4-H & FFA
4-H OFFICE CONTACTAshlea Gideon agideon@email.arizona.eduPhone: (623) 229-1445 The Pima County 4-H/FFA Feathered Projects Division is subject to all of the rules of the following:· Pima County 4-H/FFA General Animal Science Rules & Regulations· Pima County 4-H/FFA Small Stock Rules and Regulations· Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules· Pima County 4-H/FFA Feathered Project Rules
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE:January 31st, 2025- OWNERSHIP IS VERIFIED THROUGH OWNERSHIP FORM VIA GOOGLE Form FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE:March 15th, 2025 by 11:59 PM- we will utilize a Google Form. FAIR CHECK-IN DATE: (Birds/Eggs & Exhibits)Monday, April 21st, 2025- 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM SHOWMANSHIP:Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025; 9:00 AM- Indoor Arena BREED SHOW:Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025; Directly following showmanship (breed show in cages) - Indoor Arena SMALL STOCK AUCTION: Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 10:30 AM FAIR CHECK-OUT: Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 6:00 PM IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.
By March 15th, 2025 all 4-H and FFA Members will enter their projects to the Pima County Fair on a Google Form (to be sent). Instructions on how to register will be sent out prior to the deadline.
Old Pueblo Hall Exhibits required for ALL projects by ALL Pima 4-H County Fair Exhibitors.
Those showing at the 2025 Pima County Fair must enter an exhibit into OPH that is related to their fair project. For those with multiple fair projects, please select one project to represent in OPH. Each individual showman should be creating their own exhibit for OPH based on their individual project. Exhibits can include posters (22"x28" or smaller), photography, baking, welding, etc. feel free to get creative with these exhibits. This excludes FFA members.
By March 15th, 2025 all 4-H and FFA Members will enter their projects to the Pima County Fair on a Google Form (to be sent). Instructions on how to register will be sent out prior to the deadline.
A. Each exhibitor is limited to 20 pens. Exhibitors are encouraged to show only their best exhibits as space at the Fair is limited. We will double-stack cages if space becomes limited. a. $1 per pen fee will be applied at fair check-in
L. The following pertain to showmanship:a. There will be showmanship in the following departments: Pigeon: When a class is broken into two or more sections, special blue awards will be given to outstanding showman and asked to come back for the championship round (callback). Callbacks are at the judge’s discretion.b. Showmanship winners from previous years are eligible to compete.c. Exhibitors must use their own exhibit in the showmanship competition. Showmanship exhibits must also be entered in the breed show.d. Exhibitors who wish to participate in Showmanship must register for the contest on the Fair entry system on separate line. Note: those who wish to participate in the Small Stock Auction must participate in Showmanship.e. Showmanship will be judged on the exhibitor's ability to show own animal (no exceptions) to its advantage and their knowledge in handling, fitting and selecting animals for production and show. The judge may also ask questions based on his/her experience as a judge pertaining to the projectf. All showmanship birds must be owned by January 31st, 2025 to be eligible for use at the fair.g. If there is only one exhibitor in a showmanship class, then the exhibitor will either be moved up or down a class at discretion of Superintendent with consultation of the Project Coordinator and /or the exhibitor’s leader. Experience and/or knowledge of exhibitor within project may be considered a factor.h. For all judged shows, 4-H/FFA members must be in show dress as defined in the General Animal Science Rules & Regulations under Exhibitor Dress. M. The following pertain to Judging, the Show, and Awards:a. The judge(s) of the fair will not be released prior to the show.b. Each breed will be judged separately. Where there is no competition, judges may award one ribbon or no ribbon according to merit. Danish system ribbons of blue/red/white will be awarded if exhibit merits such award. The judge may disqualify birds at his/her discretionc. "OLD" pigeons are birds hatched BEFORE January 1 of previous year and"Young" pigeons are birds hatched AFTER January 1 of previous year.d. Awards will be presented as follows: (only if exhibit merits such award)i. Pigeons1. Best of Breed2. Grand and Reserve Champion - Best of Pigeon3. Best Fancy4. Best Performing5. Best Utility6. Best Dove7. Best Rareii. Meat Pens1. Grand and Reserve Champion – Best Overall Meat Peniii. Educational Poster1. Outstanding Exhibit N. Only blue-ribbon animals may be eligible for sale at the Small Stock Auction. O. See Small Stock Auction Rules for more information.
B. For all judged shows, 4-H/FFA members must be present and in show dress as defined in the General Animal Science Rules & Regulations under Exhibitor Dress. See general small stock requirements.
C. Only exhibits to be judged may be brought to the Fair unless prior arrangements have been made with the Project Coordinator
D. All exhibitors must provide your own plastic food and water cups. The Project Superintendent will tag cages without water or food. If your cage is tagged please contact the Project Superintendent. E. All breeds accepted by the National Pigeon Association (NPA), as stated in the Standard of Perfection, may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA Small Stock exhibitors. Any breed not listed in the NPA standard will be placed in an appropriate class, but is only eligible for Best of Variety and Best of Breed (not Champion of Show). F. "Squeakers", squabs, or chicks under 30 days and not yet weaned/flying, may be brought with mothers only as part of an educational display with prior approval of Project Superintendent. G. Exhibits/birds must have numbered seamless bands, and number must correspond/match the entry form submitted. Birds with the wrong band numbers will not be allowed to be entered. This rule will be strictly enforced. (Pigeons without a seamless leg band will be entered into a yearling class. Yearling class is not eligible for best of variety, best of breed, best in show, or auction). H. Exhibits may also be entered in Open Division; however, Open Exhibits must be removed from the barn until check-in time. Exhibits not removed from Open will be disqualified from exhibiting in the current Small Stock 4-H/FFA Division. I. Under no circumstances will eggs be removed from exhibitor’s cage by anyone, EXCEPT THE EXHIBITOR. J. No racing or homing pigeons are to be released at the Fairgrounds for homing. Please crate and transport them home. K. The following rules pertain to Pigeon Meat Pens:a. Exhibitors in Meat Pen classes are limited to two entries of meat pens.b. Meat Pens must be entered as same breed mated pairs, and must be from the Utility class.c. All Utility breeds accepted by the National Pigeon Association (NPA), as stated in the Standard of Perfection, may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA Small Stock exhibitors.d. Entries must be leg-banded with seamless bandse. Meat Pen entries may not be entered in the Breed Utility class
L. The following pertain to showmanship:a. There will be showmanship in the following departments: Pigeon: When a class is broken into two or more sections, special blue awards will be given to outstanding showman and asked to come back for the championship round (callback). Callbacks are at the judge’s discretion.b. Showmanship winners from previous years are eligible to compete.c. Exhibitors must use their own exhibit in the showmanship competition. Showmanship exhibits must also be entered in the breed show.d. Exhibitors who wish to participate in Showmanship must register for the contest on the Fair entry system on separate line. Note: those who wish to participate in the Small Stock Auction must participate in Showmanship.e. Showmanship will be judged on the exhibitor's ability to show own animal (no exceptions) to its advantage and their knowledge in handling, fitting and selecting animals for production and show. The judge may also ask questions based on his/her experience as a judge pertaining to the projectf. All showmanship birds must be owned by January 31st, 2025 to be eligible for use at the fair.g. If there is only one exhibitor in a showmanship class, then the exhibitor will either be moved up or down a class at discretion of Superintendent with consultation of the Project Coordinator and /or the exhibitor’s leader. Experience and/or knowledge of exhibitor within project may be considered a factor.h. For all judged shows, 4-H/FFA members must be in show dress as defined in the General Animal Science Rules & Regulations under Exhibitor Dress. M. The following pertain to Judging, the Show, and Awards:a. The judge(s) of the fair will not be released prior to the show.b. Each breed will be judged separately. Where there is no competition, judges may award one ribbon or no ribbon according to merit. Danish system ribbons of blue/red/white will be awarded if exhibit merits such award. The judge may disqualify birds at his/her discretionc. "OLD" pigeons are birds hatched BEFORE January 1 of previous year and"Young" pigeons are birds hatched AFTER January 1 of previous year.d. Awards will be presented as follows: (only if exhibit merits such award)i. Pigeons1. Best of Breed2. Grand and Reserve Champion - Best of Pigeon3. Best Fancy4. Best Performing5. Best Utility6. Best Dove7. Best Rareii. Meat Pens1. Grand and Reserve Champion – Best Overall Meat Peniii. Educational Poster1. Outstanding Exhibit N. Only blue-ribbon animals may be eligible for sale at the Small Stock Auction. O. See Small Stock Auction Rules for more information.
CLASSES FOR THE PIGEON PROJECT
PIGEON BREEDSCLASSES FOR THE PIGEON PROJECT
- Young Hen (Y.H.) female pigeon hatched after January 1st of previous year
- Young cock (Y.C.) male pigeon hatched after January 1st of previous year
- Hen (H) old female pigeon hatched before January 1st of previous year
- Cock (C) old male pigeon hatched before January 1st of previous year
Old mated (proven male and female) pair- both birds over 2 years old
Young Mated (proven male and female) pair- both birds under 2 years old
PIGEON SHOWMANSHIP (Novice does not advance to Round Robin Showmanship) Age is calculated as of December 31st, 2024 · Junior Novice (8-11 years old with no experience showing prior to the current year)· Junior (8-11 Years Old)· Intermediate Novice (12-14 years old with no experience showing prior to the current year)· Intermediate (12-14 Years Old)· Senior Novice (15-18 years old with no experience showing prior to the current year)· Senior (12-18 Years Old) EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS & POSTERS· INDIVIDUAL POSTER- JUNIOR· INDIVIDUAL POSTER- INTERMEDIATE· INIDIVIDUAL POSTER- SENIOR
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