Using Google Forms, Canva and QR codes for competition pre entry.
GROUP FINAL DATES AND LOCATIONS AROUND NSW
2024/2025 Judging Competition times & dates sorted by GROUP - CLICK HERE
2024/2025 Group Final Result Sheet
Computer Scoring Program for Judging Competitions - This program caters for up to 200 entrants. (please email katie.stanley@ascofnsw.org.au to receive a copy)
The above logo is available for all NSW shows and group finals to download and use in their schedules when running Young Judges & Parader competitions. There is both a horizontal version (as above) and a vertical version that can be used. We encourage you to download the branding guidelines to ensure you are using the logos correctly.
Young Judges Logo Branding Guidelines
The table below outlines which placings qualify for State Finals
Young Judges Competition |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
Reserve |
Beef |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Dairy |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Merino Sheep |
Y |
Y |
||
Merino Fleece |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Meat Breed Sheep |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Grain |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Fruit & Veg |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Young Judges Competition Judging Guidelines updated 29th January 2024
Beef Cattle Judging Operational Guidelines
Beef Cattle Paraders Guidelines
Dairy Cattle Judging Operational Guidelines
Merino Sheep Judging Operational Guidelines
Merino Fleece Judging Operational Guidelines
Meat Breeds Sheep Judging Operational Guidelines
Grain Judging Operational Guidelines
Fruit & Vegetable Judging Operational Guidelines
Over Judge Thank You Certificate
Merino Fleece Judging - Top & Noil - Please be aware it is important that all entrants in the Merino Fleece Judging Competition are fully conversant with the "Scale of Points for Fleece Judging". You will need to have a few copies on hand for your competitions.
CLICK HERE to download.
Teacher Resources On Young Judges Competitions
Handbook for Agriculture Teachers - Competitions
Videos on all Young Judges Competitions - All the videos are under Agricultural Education
Young Judges Education Day
The ASC Next Generation Group ran a very successful Young Judges Workshop day in Eugowra. They have put together two documents which will help people wishing to put on an education day targeting schools and the Young Judges competitions.
1) Guidelines to running a 100 student judging workshop
2) Young Judges booklet for students to use and take home
Eligibility To Compete at State Finals In Sydney
Please note you must qualify through a Group Finals to be eligible to compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Note: Merino Sheep Competitors - Stud Merino Breeders Association's events at Dubbo, Canberra and Armidale are classified as group finals.
Please note the changed eligibility rule (b) noted on the Judging Instruction Sheets under the 'Rules and Regulations' Button.
State Finals
Past Winners Spreadsheet - 2008 - 2024
The 2025 State Finals of the Judging Competitions will be held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
All Young Judges & Paraders competition entries are completed through the RAS of NSW online entry system. Once you qualify, an email will be sent to you with information on how to enter. Wool Article / Garment & Rich Fruit Cake entries are still done on a form. The 2025 form will be updated in due course.
Entry for the 2025 Sydney Royal will be done online for Young Judges & Paraders. A link will be sent to eligible competitors after qualifying.
2025 Wool Article Garment entry form |
2025 Rich Fruit Cake entry form |
For more information on Judging Competitions - CLICK HERE
For more information on Parading Competitions - CLICK HERE
2025 SYDNEY ROYAL TIMETABLE
Beef Cattle Parader (F002) | Thursday, 10th April @10am | Cattle Lawns |
Merino Sheep Young Judges | Saturday, 12th April @ 4.30pm | Sheep Pavilion (Cox) |
Merino Fleece Young Judges | Sunday 13th April @ 9am | Sheep Pavilion (Cox) |
Beef Young Judges | Monday 14th April @ 9am | Cattle Lawns |
Grain Young Judges | Tuesday 15th April @9am | Flower & Garden Pavilion (Southee) |
Fruit and Veg Young Judges | Tuesday 15th April @11am | Flower & Garden Pavilion (Southee) |
Meat Breeds Sheep Young Judges | Thursday 17th April @2pm | Sheep Pavilion (Cox) |
Dairy Young Judges | Saturday 19th April @10am | Cattle Lawns |
Dairy Paraders | Saturday 19th April @1pm | Cattle Lawns |
NATIONAL YOUNG JUDGES & PARADER COMPETITONS
The National Finals are organised by Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA), the National Body who represents over 580 Shows nation-wide. For further details on the National Finals please visit www.agshowsaustralia.org.au