Competitions
Meat Animal Evaluation
This Roundup contest is designed to develop stockman skills in breeding and market cattle evaluation as well as product knowledge.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior Division Winners will be awarded at Roundup. Age divisions are determined by the age as of July 1st of the current year (2023): a) Junior: 8-14 years of age, b) Intermediate: 15-17 years of age, and c) Senior: 18-21 years of age.
Judging Criteria:
50 Pts. Live Evaluation
50 Pts. Carcass/Meat Evaluation
20 Pts. Retail Cut Identification
Rules:
Based on the available livestock, the Live Evaluation could consist of a combination of any of the following classes: breeding cattle ranking, breeding cattle keep/cull, market cattle ranking, and market cattle grading.
Based on available product, the Carcass/Meat Evaluation could consist of a combination of any of the following classes: quality grading, yield grading, and carcass ranking.
The Retail Cut Identification will consist of wholesale and/or retail cuts for the participant to correctly identify.
Study resources are available under the Prep Materials tab of this website.
Stockman's Knowledge
This Roundup contest is designed to develop Red Angus stockman knowledge and skills through questions and equipment handling.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior Division Winners will be awarded at Roundup. Age divisions are determined by the age as of July 1st of the current year (2023): a) Junior: 8-14 years of age, b) Intermediate: 15-17 years of age, and c) Senior: 18-21 years of age.
Judging Criteria:
45 Pts. Written Exam of Beef Industry and Red Angus Knowledge
40 Pts. Equipment and Feedstuffs Identification
15 Pts. Equipment Usage Demonstration
Rules:
No resource materials are allowed in the contest area.
The written exam will consist of 45 questions relative to the beef industry and the Red Angus breed. Questions may relate to any segments of the cattle industry including knowledge of the Red Angus sire summary, Red Angus breed history and the Red Angus Association of America staff, board of directors and departments. General beef industry, beef breeds, nutrition, management, anatomy and reproduction may also be included. Reference are provided to prepare for the event.
Ten pieces of equipment and/or feedstuffs used in the cattle industry will be presented for participants to identify by name and purpose. Items will encompass many areas of the beef industry including veterinary supplies and various items used in feedlot cattle processing, calving, fencing, and haying. The items will be selected from the list in the preparation materials.
The judges will select 3 of the pieces of equipment which all participants will demonstrate the proper usage to a judge.
Study resources are available under the Prep Materials tab of this website.
Top Hand Award
At the end of the Roundup week, the JRA board of directors will vote for the participant that best exhibited the ideals of a JRA member. This participant strives to make sure all members get the most out of the Roundup experience. The award will be recognized at Saturday’s banquet.
The Top Hand should display the following traits:
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Red Angus Spirit
Positive Attitude
Cooperation
Adherence to Roundup Rules
Young Gun Award
At the end of the Roundup week, the JRA board of directors will vote for the participant that demonstrated drive and energy to get involved and fully participate to maximize their Roundup experience. The award will be recognized at Saturday’s banquet.
Champion Team
Each participant will be assigned to a Roundup team that will be coached by one of the six JRA board members. The teams are designed to develop team skills as well as enhance the personal experience of every Roundup participant through mentoring and peer relationships.
The teams will compete in various competitions and activities throughout the week, most of which participants can earn points for their team. The team with the most points will earn the “Champion Team” title that will be awarded at Saturday’s banquet.
Rules for all competitions:
Points will be awarded according to the Team Point System sheet that will be distributed during the Roundup kickoff session.
Ties will be broken when feasible. If a tie cannot be broken, then the tying teams each receive the points for the place that they made.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will be given a warning by the Junior Program Director. Each instance thereafter will result in a one-point deduction from the team’s total points. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: (a) use of profanity and (b) disrespect toward other participants or chaperones.
