The Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit is a lineup of contests held throughout the state giving youth the opportunity to perfect their skills in preparation for the Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). Qualifying youth must attend a minimum of two contests in addition to the PASE livestock judging contest in order to be eligible for awards and scholarships. The top 5 individuals in the Senior and Intermediate divisions will be recognized as part of the All-State Team during the Grand Drive at the Nebraska State Fair.
Resources
2024 Circuit Schedule
Date | Contest | Location | Coordinator |
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February 17 | Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic | Kearney, NE | theclassicne@gmail.com |
April 5 | Nebraska State FFA | Lincoln, NE | bfrench6@unl.edu |
April 13 | Weld County, Colorado | Greeley, CO | lhooker@co.weld.co.us |
April 20 | Logan County Colorado | Sterling, CO | jd.sexton@colostate.edu |
April 27 | The Southwest Classic | Imperial, NE | rgngittlein720@gmail.com |
May 23 | Butler, Colfax, & Platte County | Leigh, NE | bdolezal2@unl.edu or sbell8@unl.edu |
May 24 | Thayer-Nuckolls County | Nelson, NE | amy.brockman@unl.edu |
May 28 | Northern Panhandle Judging Contest | Hemingford, NE | astevens4@unl.edu or mmracek2@unl.edu |
May 30 | South Central Judging Contest | Bladen, NE | elizabeth.janning@unl.edu |
June 21 | Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) | Lincoln, NE | bfrench6@unl.edu |
Rules
- Open to current Nebraska 4-H and FFA members that are in good standing and age 10-18 as of January 1 of the current year.
- Contestants will be split into two divisions based on 4-H age:
- Senior (ages 14-18)
- Intermediate (ages 10-13)
- To be eligible for the All-State Team to be recognized at the Nebraska State Fair, contestants must compete in 2 eligible contests, plus the State 4-H Contest at PASE. *PASE is a REQUIRED contest in order to be on the All-State Team*
- Points will be awarded to the top 20 individuals within their respective divisions, in reverse order of placing.
- 1st place=20 pts, 2nd place=19 pts, 3rd place=18 pts, etc.
- If there are less than 20 contestants within the division at a contest, the top score will reflect the number of contestants. Example: 15 contestants in a division - 1st place=15 pts, 2nd place=14 pts, etc.
- Rankings will be determined by only the best 2 placings at eligible summer contests, plus placing from the State 4-H Contest (PASE).
- If a contestant attends more than 2 eligible contests, only the top 2 points will count. Example:
- Contestant A places 3rd at Crete, 14th at Cuming, and 10th at PASE (while not attending other contests). This contestant will have earned 18 points, 7 points, and 11 points, respectively for a total of 36 points.
- Contestant B goes to 5 contests plus PASE, placing 4th, 7th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, with a 14th place finish at PASE. Contestant B will get points for 4th place (17 pts), 7th place (14 pts), plus 7 points for 14th place at PASE for a total of 38 points.
- If a contestant attends more than 2 eligible contests, only the top 2 points will count. Example:
- In the event of a tie, it will be broken as follows:
- Average reasons scores from the contests where points are used for final rankings.
- Placing at the State 4-H Contest (PASE).
- There will be awards for the top five (5) in both the Senior and Intermedia divisions.
- Contestants will be recognized during the Grand Drive at the Nebraska State Fair.
For questions about this program or the information on this page, please contact: