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OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION
The Ohio Pork Council, through their Ohio Showpig Committee, has worked to develop and
provide junior swine exhibitors with a program designed to encourage leadership and personal development through competitive livestock shows.
OH-PIGS, The Ohio Summer Show Circuit, a youth program of the Ohio pork council, works
to provide the best atmosphere for competitive swine shows. It is, by purpose, a competitive program that promotes the advancement of Ohio’s showpig industry through providing consistency and continuity to a show circuit, tools to increase exhibitor knowledge and
education, and opportunities for personal development in youth swine exhibitors.
OH-PIGS focuses not only on providing opportunities to develop the basics of showing livestock but also the personal attributes of leadership, a strong work ethic, responsibility and
sportsmanship.
THE OHIO PORK COUNCIL’S OHIO SHOWPIG COMMITTEE
• Marlene Eick, chair
• David Deao
• Brian Forrest
• AJ Genter
• Ed Hardin
• Scott Isler
• Mike McCoy
• Dale Ricker
• Kasey Smith
GOALS OF THE OH-PIGS CIRCUIT
1.
To support and enhance youth opportunities within the pork industry.
2.
To encourage and increase youth participation in swine projects.
3.
To provide consistency and continuity to jackpot swine shows in OH.
4.
To assist swine exhibitors in becoming better prepared for competition at a local, state and national level.
5.
To provide an outlet for youth to attain and put into use valuable leadership skills.
6.
To assist exhibitors in developing life skills necessary for becoming future leaders in Ohio agriculture.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
kmorgan@OhioPork.org
OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL RULES
• Points will be accumulated from all sanctioned shows, however overall awards will be based
on points earned from the exhibitors top two pigs at one more than 50% of all sanctioned
shows.
•Exhibitor points will be awarded for 2 pigs in ANY category. (2 market, 2 breeding,
1 market/1 breeding)
•Each pig identified will total its own individual points within the circuit.
• Pigs must be born on or after December 1, 2014 to accumulate OH-PIGS points.
• Health papers are required for all out-of-state animals.
• OH-PIGS shows are not terminal, however some shows may provide access to a packer –
please contact a show representative regarding opportunities to sell your animals.
• Purebred animals will show by breed.
- ALL purebreds must meet breed characteristics. All purebreds must show pedigree
papers (market or breeding). Purebred classes will be determined by the show
committee based upon number of entries on show day.
• There will be no AOB classes.
• Purebred breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as market gilts.
• Crossbred gilts entered as breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred market gilts.
• Crossbred market gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred breeding gilts.
• ALL market animals must declare a weight up to 280 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
• All crossbred breeding gilts may weigh up to 345 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
• Purebred breeding gilts will show by birthdate.
• Any grievance must be presented to Kelly Morgan, or the Ohio Pork Council office
,within 24 hours of the incident, in writing and accompanied by a $100
non-refundable fee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
kmorgan@OhioPork.org
OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY
• Exhibitors must be between the ages of 3 and 21, as of January 1, 2015, to accumulate
OH-PIGS points.
- Exhibitors are required to be a minimum of 3 years old, however, parents are to use
their best discretion as to whther or not a child can safely exhibit an animal.
A member’s points will NOT count if they have someone helping them in the show
ring. This does not apply to double entry in a class, emergency situations, or
disabilities that may require adult assistance.
• Exhibitors must be a resident of Ohio, an Ohio 4-H member, or an Ohio FFA member to
accumulate OH-PIGS points.
OH-PIGS MEMBERSHIP
• Exhibitors are required to pay an annual $25 membership fee for entry into the OH-PIGS
program.
• Members must be register and pay prior to exhibiting. OH-PIGS points will not accumulate
before you become a member. Fee to be paid at any sanctioned show.
• Membership registrations and checks can be made out and mailed to the:
Ohio Pork Council
OH-PIGS Show Circuit
ATTN: Kelly Morgan
5930 Sharon Woods Blvd. #101
Columbus, OH 43229
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
kmorgan@OhioPork.org
OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
• All OH-PIGS exhibitors, their families, and others acting on the behalf of the exhibitors are
encouraged to display good sportsmanship and ethics at all times.
• Inappropriate conduct may include, but is not limited to, physical actions, threats,
tampering with other exhibitor’s animals or property at shows, entering the show ring
during the show, the use of profanity, etc.
• No alcohol will be permitted in the make-up area or show ring. Underage consumption
WILL NOT be tolerated.
• Should the OH-PIGS Show Committee find an individual in violation; any or all of the
following disciplinary actions may occur.
- Forfeiture of points for one or multiple shows.
- Dismissal from show.
- Denied participation in future OH-PIGS shows and/or programs.
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR SANCTIONED SHOW HOSTS
• In order to become a sanctioned show in the OH PIGS Circuit, show sponsors must follow
the guidelines set forth on running a show, classes, order of show, judges used and point
tabulation AND will pay a $250 sanction fee to hold a show.
• Shows must follow the guidelines set forth by the OH PIGS Circuit. This provides
consistency and continuity to the circuit.
• Sanctioned shows of the OH PIGS Circuit must choose a judge from the list of
recommended judges provided. An individual may only judge one show on the circuit per
year.
• ALL entries at sanctioned shows will be 25.00 per head. This does not include double
down shows (May 17 and May 23).
• All results from the show must be turned into Kelly Morgan, OPC Manager of
Showpig Programs, within three (3) days following the show. A template will be provided
and must be submitted to kmorgan@ohiopork.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
kmorgan@OhioPork.org
OH-PIGS GENERAL INFORMATION
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR SANCTIONED SHOW HOSTS
• In order to become a sanctioned show in the OH PIGS Circuit, show sponsors must follow
the guidelines set forth on running a show, classes, order of show, judges used and point
tabulation AND will pay a $250 sanction fee to hold a show.
• Shows must follow the guidelines set forth by the OH PIGS Circuit. This provides
consistency and continuity to the circuit.
• Sanctioned shows of the OH PIGS Circuit must choose a judge from the list of
recommended judges provided. An individual may only judge one show on the circuit per
year.
• ALL entries at sanctioned showS will be 25.00 per head. This does not include double
down shows (May 17 and May 23).
• All results from the show must be turned into Kelly Morgan, OPC Manager of
Showpig Programs, within three (3) days following the show. A template will be provided
and must be submitted to kmorgan@ohiopork.org.
GENERAL RULES
• Points will be accumulated from all sanctioned shows, however overall awards will be based
on points earned from the exhibitors top two pigs at one more than 50% of all sanctioned
shows.
•Exhibitor points will be awarded for 2 pigs in ANY category. (2 market, 2 breeding,
1 market/1 breeding)
•Each pig identified will total its own individual points within the circuit.
•
Pigs must be born on or after December 1, 2014 to accumulate OH-PIGS points.
•
Health papers are required for all out-of-state animals.
•
OH-PIGS shows are not terminal, however some shows may provide access to a
packer – please contact a show representative regarding opportunities to sell your animals.
•
Purebred animals will show by breed.
o
ALL purebreds must meet breed characteristics. All purebreds must show pedigree
papers (market or breeding). Purebred classes will be determined by the show committee
based upon number of entries on show day.
•
There will be no AOB classes.
•
Purebred breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as market gilts.
•
Crossbred gilts entered as breeding gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred market
gilts.
•
Crossbred market gilts CANNOT be shown as crossbred breeding gilts.
•
ALL market animals must declare a weight up to 280 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
•
All crossbred breeding gilts may weigh up to 345 with a 15-pound weigh-back.
•
Purebred breeding gilts will show by birthdate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KELLY MORGAN
Manager of Showpig Programs
Ohio Pork Council
614-537-7325 :: Mobile
614-882-5887 :: Office
kmorgan@OhioPork.org