YCSA Regional Classics and National Classic

1.       Registration, Entry and Fees

a.        Individual entry forms and required fees must be postmarked by the entry deadline to avoid penalty.

b.       Penalties will be outlined on the entry forms.

c.        All cheques must be written to the appropriate YCSA region and must accompany the entry form(s).

d.       Entry deadline dates, fees, and special rules are located with each entry form.

e.        All entries must be returned to the person(s) outlined on the entry form(s).

f.         Application for YCSA membership will appear on all entry forms.

g.       All entry forms will include the entrants, as well as the entrants’ parent/guardian, signature in recognition of the YCSA Rules and the stated YCSA Disclaimer.

h.       All entrants/parents/guardians must sign all Disclaimers and Points of Recognition for entry into the Classic to be official.

2.       Eligibility

a.        Participants in Regional Classics are not required to hold an individual YCSA membership. Membership is encouraged.

b.       Participants in the National Classic are required to hold an individual YCSA membership.

c.        Participants must be 25 years and younger as of January 1^st of the competition year.

d.       No participant will be discriminated against as a result of a physical, emotional or mental handicap. The only requirement is to specify on the entry form so accommodations can be made.

e.        YCSA members are eligible to compete at any of the Regional events.

3.       Health Requirements for Cattle

a.        All cattle must meet the health requirements for the province where the event is held. Any questions regarding health requirements should be directed to your local or provincial veterinarian.

1.       Individual Competition

a.        Individual competition may consist of, but are not limited to, the following events: Sire Summary Quiz, Herdsman Quiz, Judging Contest, Public Speaking, Conformation Show, Showmanship, Graphic Marketing, Sales Talk, Photography, Essay, Interview, and Identification.

b.       At all Classics (National or Regional) the top 10 scores in each competition will receive points. The highest score will receive 10 points with each subsequent score receiving one less point, down to 1 point for the 10^th score.

c.        Contestants must compete in Judging, Herdsman Quiz and Sire Summary Quiz at the scheduled competition time to be eligible for Showmanship and Conformation Classes.

2.       Team Competition

a.        Team competition(s) may consist of, but are not limited to, the following events: Grooming, Clipping, Beef Bowl, Team Problem, etc.

b.       At all Classics (National or Regional) the top 10 scores in each competition will receive points. The highest score will receive 10 points with each subsequent score receiving one less point, down to 1 point for the 10^th score.

3.       High Point Competition

a.        Only your highest placing in the Conformation Classes will score points. Conformation points are awarded only to the entrants name as seen on the entry form.

b.       Points cannot be transferred to other competitors in any manner.

c.        The High Point competition will be determined by points won in all but the competitors’ lowest score in the individual or group competitions.

d.       Supreme High Point will be tabulated in the same manner. That competitor (excluding Novices) with the highest score will advance as the Supreme High Point recipient.

4.       Ties

a.        Ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following events.

                                                   i.      1^st Tie-breaker = Sire Summary

                                                  ii.      2^nd Tie-breaker = Herdsman Quiz

                                                iii.      3^rd Tie-breaker = Judging Contest.

5.       Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior division eligibility.

a.        Novice: 10 years and under as of January 1^st of the competition year.

b.       Junior: 11-14 years as of January 1^st of the competition year.

c.        Intermediate: 15-17 as of January 1^st of the competition year.

d.       Senior: 18-25 as of January 1^st of the competition year.

6.       Conduct, Hearing Committee and Disciplinary Action.

a.        Conduct:

                                                   i.      All competitors in attendance of Classics are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and respect.

                                                  ii.      All competitors must abide by the on-site rules.

                                                iii.      Violations include, but are not limited to: misrepresentation of animals, vandalism, theft, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, failure to comply with directives of officials, being in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or other prohibited substances while on the competition grounds and/or in public areas.  

                                                iv.      Violations of these standards will result in immediate review by the Hearing Committee.

b.       Hearing Committee: Shall consist of attending representatives of the YCSA Board, CSA Board, and the YCSA Coordiantor.

                                                   i.      An individual brought before the Hearing Committee may be accompanied by their parents or legal guardian.

                                                  ii.      Failure of an individual to appear before the hearing committee when called will be considered cause for the committee to take disciplinary action against the individual.

                                                iii.      The committee, upon finding an individual in violation of the conduct rule, may take action as deemed necessary.

7.       Liability Provisions

a.       YCSA Provincial organizations and National organizations are responsible to include in their entry forms, registration forms, information pages, and show catalogues, a Statement of Liability. The Statement, to be read as follows or in a similar context: The CSA as well as the YCSA Provincial and National Committees and/or any of its employees and the Host Fairgrounds and/or any of its employees are not responsible for any accidents/thefts during the time prior to, during or after the event/classic.

YCSA Cattle Show – Rules

1.       National Classic

a.        The National Classic may consist of the following conformation classes in the Purebred/Fullblood divisions: Heifer Calf, Yearling Heifer, Bred & Owned Yearling Female, 2yr Old Female, Mature Female, Bull Calf, and Yearling Bull.

b.       The National Classic may consist of the following conformation classes in the Commercial division: Heifer Calf, Yearling Heifer, 2yr Old Female, and Mature Female.

c.        Age of animals is based on January 1^st of the competition year.

d.       All entries in the Purebred/Fullblood classes must provide a CSA certificate of registration.

e.        Registered and Recorded cattle must have a legible tattoo which conforms to CSA records to be eligible. Tattoos may be inspected by show officials at time of arrival.

f.         All 2yr Old Females and Mature Females entered in the conformation classes must be accompanied by their natural calendar year calf(s).

g.       ET calves cannot be shown with their donor mothers.

h.       Recipient cows cannot be shown with ET calves.

i.         Rules will be published on the entry forms specific to each Classic.

2.       Provincial Classic

a.         The Provincial Classic may consist of the following conformation classes in the Purebred/Fullblood divisions: Heifer Calf, Yearling Heifer, Bred & Owned Yearling Female, 2yr Old Female, Mature Female, Bull Calf, and Yearling Bull.

b.       The Provincial Classic may consist of the following conformation classes in the Commercial division: Heifer Calf, Yearling Heifer, 2yr Old Female, and Mature Female.

c.        Age of animals is based on January 1^st of the competition year.

d.       All entries in the Purebred/Fullblood classes must provide a CSA certificate of registration.

e.        Registered and Recorded cattle must have a legible tattoo which conforms to CSA records to be eligible. Tattoos may be inspected by show officials at time of arrival.

f.         All 2yr Old Females and Mature Females entered in the conformation classes must be accompanied by their natural calendar year calf(s).

g.       ET calves cannot be shown with their donor mothers.

h.       Recipient cows cannot be shown with ET calves.

i.         Rules will be published on the entry forms specific to each Classic.

3.       No artificial filling of animals will be allowed unless under the advice of a licensed, non-owner, veterinarian. Violation will result in immediate review by the Hearing Committee.

4.       All livestock entries must be stalled by the published move-in time on the published move-in date. Livestock release follows the awards ceremony.

5.       Ownership Rules

a.        All entries in the Bred & Owned division must be registered as such under the entrants’ name. A copy of the CSA registration paper must be provided during event registration.

b.       All entries, excluding Bred & Owned, must be registered to the entrant, entrants immediate family or entrants immediate family farm, or registered as a 4H project of the entrant. A copy of the CSA registration paper or 4H certificate must be provided during event registration.

6.       Entrants must have competed in the Sire Summary Quiz, Herdsman Quiz, and Judging Competition at the schedules time to be eligible to compete in Conformation and Showmanship.

7.       Commercial Cattle entries must display Simmental characteristics or be accompanied by CSA percentage papers.

8.       Parent participation is strictly forbidden. Violations will result in immediate dismissal from the competition or event. Senior members are encouraged to assist the more junior members.

Showmanship – General Rules

1.       National Classic

a.        Entrants must have competed in the Sire Summary Quiz, Herdsman Quiz, and Judging Competition to be eligible to compete in Showmanship.

b.       Entrants must be members of the YCSA.

c.        Each entrant must use the same animal for all phases of the Showmanship Contest.

d.       Entrants must exhibit their own Conformation Class entries in the Showmanship competition.

e.        The top 3 placing entrants from each age division are eligible to compete in the Supreme Final.

f.         Each age division will be judged by a panel of 3 judges. The supreme final will be judged by all judges.

g.       In each class 1 judge will be assigned as tie-breaker. In the case of a tie, this judges placing will break the tie between the equal scores. The tie-breaker judges will be selected before the competition begins. A single tie-breaker judge will be assigned before, but are not limited to , the Supreme Final. The name of the tie-breaker judge will remain anonymous.

2.       Provincial Classic

a.        Entrants must have competed in the Sire Summary Quiz, Herdsman Quiz, and Judging Competition to be eligible to compete in Showmanship.

b.       Entrants are not required to be members of the YCSA. YCSA Member is encourage.

c.        Judges and format may be decided upon by the Provincial YCSA board. The YCSA Board of Directors as well as the YCSA Coordinator reserves the right to override the Provincial YCSA Board of Directors.

Judging – General Rules

1.        Format

a.        The judging competition may be made up of any or all of the following components: oral reasons, written reasons, show-ring judging, visual identification, and EPD judging.

b.       All components of the judging competition will score equally in the final tabulations.

c.        Placing classes will be worth 50 points per class, reasons will be worth 50 points per class.

d.       The Judge and Ring-person will be weighted equally in a Show-ring Judging class. Appropriate dress is required.  

e.        Specific rules will be announced prior to each judging competition.

f.         While the competitions are in progress there shall be no conferring between contestants or between parents and/or advisors and contestants.

g.       Contestants must remain with their assigned groups throughout the entire contest unless otherwise directed by the YCSA Coordinator or an attending Show Official.

Sire Summary Quiz

1.        The quiz will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions.

2.        A maximum of 1 hour will be allowed.

3.        Contestants may not bring notes, books or reference materials into the testing area. All necessary materials will be provided.

4.        Conferring with other contestants, use of notes or any other form of cheating will be grounds for disqualification of a contestant.

 Herdsman Quiz

1.        The quiz will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions.

2.        A maximum of 1 hour will be allowed.

3.        Contestants may not bring notes, books or reference materials into the testing area. All necessary materials will be provided.

4.        Conferring with other contestants, use of notes or any other form of cheating will be grounds for disqualification of a contestant.

Public Speaking

1.        Contestants will speak on a pre-assigned topic.

2.        All contestants will be present in the competition area 15 minutes prior to the competitions scheduled start time.

3.        Speeches will be 3 to 7 minutes in length.

4.        Contestants will be judged on: subject knowledge (20%), organization (10%), presentation (40%) and general effectiveness (30%).

Sales Talk

The Sales Talk uses a live setting complete with animal or a photo (no larger than 8X10) and potential buyers. The purpose of this contest is to evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation and the contestant’s ability to merchandise cattle.

1.        Contestants may use a heifer/cow or a photo (no larger than 8X10) as the subject of the Sales Talk. Contestants may use a heifer/cow other than their own. The contestant may hold or tie the heifer/cow, or have another entrant hold the animal during the talk. The heifer/cow is not to be fitted.

2.        Immediately preceding the talk, contestants will be required to provide the judges with a registration certificate for the animal being “sold”. The judges will use the registration certificate to evaluate the accuracy of pedigree and performance information provided by the contestant and to also ask questions. The certificate will be returned to the contestant at the conclusion of the talk. Sales Talk judges will be randomly rotated to ensure uniform scoring.

3.        Contestants will be judged on their knowledge of the animal they are selling (25%), ability to relate important information about the heifer/cow (25%), organization and style (25%), poise and delivery (25%).

4.        A contestants score will be reduced by 10% if additional materials are presented to the judges other than those listed in the above rules.

5.        Sales Talk will be 5-7 minutes in length. Time elapsed will be indicated during the contest so that contestants are aware of the time constraints.

Beef Bowl

1.        Teams will compete in a series of head-to-head competitions in which points are earned by correctly answering questions concerning beef cattle.

2.        Team placing will be determined by a pre-established tournament method (round-robin or single elimination).

3.        Teams must be present on time to avoid disqualification.

4.        Each competition between teams will consist of 3 rounds.

a.        In round one, a question may be answered by any member of either team. The 1^st team to signal will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. If the answer is correct, they will earn 10 points. If the answer is incorrect 10 points will be deducted and the question will be reread to the other team who then has 5 seconds to answer. An incorrect response will also result in the loss of 10 points.

b.       In round two, questions will be directed to designated team members (Ex. 1^st member of each team). The first of the designated team members to signal in will be awarded the chance to answer the questions within 5 seconds. If correct, their team earns 10 points. If incorrect, they will lose 10 points and the question will be reread to the designated player of the other team who then has 5 seconds to answer. An incorrect response will also result in the loss of 10 points.

c.        In round three, questions will be directed to each team on an alternating basis. The team captain will be given 10 seconds to confer with the other team members and answer the question. If the answer is correct, their team is awarded 10 points and the chance to answer a bonus question (worth 5 points). If the correct answer is not given, the team loses 10 points, but the question will not be passed to the other team. Points are not deducted for incorrectly answering the bonus question.

d.       Only in round three may contestants discuss a question. If a contestant signals in before a question is completely read the moderator will stop immediately and recognize the contestant. If no contestant signals in after ten seconds the answer will be read and the moderator will proceed to the next question.

Interview Competition

1.        The interview competition gives participants the opportunity to enhance their interview skills and to prepare an effective resume.

a.        Contestants must be Seniors.

b.       Contestants must submit in 25 words or less the position for which they intend to interview.

c.        Contestants are required to supply and updated resume and dress appropriately for the interview. Interviews will last approximately 15 minutes. After the interview is complete, there will be a one-on-one critique of the interview and applicants resume.

d.       Judging will be based on Interview Skills (50%), Resume (25%), and appearance/overall effectiveness (25%).

YCSA CONSTITUTION

Preamble

The Young Canadian Simmental Association, hereinafter referred to as the YCSA or YCS, is the official coordinator of the youth activities of the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA). The YCSA and its members shall be subject to all rules and bylaws of the Canadian Simmental Association unless otherwise specified herein. The constitution and bylaws of the YCSA, as ratified by the membership of the YCSA and approved by the Board of Directors of the CSA, are to serve as a framework within which the affairs of the YCSA shall be conducted. Amendments to the constitution, as well as all policy decisions made by the YCSA Board of Directors and or the YCSA membership, shall be subject to final approval by the Canadian Simmental Association board of directors and or the Canadian Simmental Associations YCSA Coordinator before said decisions become official YCSA policy. 

Article I

Name and Purpose

Section 1: The Young Canadian Simmental Association is an entity of and shall operate within the scope of the bylaws, rules, policies and regulations of the Canadian Simmental Association.

Section 2: The objectives and purposes of the Young Canadian Simmental Association shall be as follows:

   I.      To improve and promote Canadian Simmental Genetics.

 II.      To improve and develop the capabilities of youth, both individually and through group participation, in breeding, raising, exhibiting, and promoting Simmental cattle.

III.      To develop and improve leadership, sportsmanship, and moral character among its members.

IV.      To direct, assist, and guide provincial YCSA organizations with their youth programs and activities.

Article II

Membership, Voting, Fees and Approval of Provincial/Regional Junior Associations.

Section 1: Membership: Active members shall be persons twenty five years of age or younger as of January 1^st of the membership year. Membership is a requirement for participation at the YCSA National Classic and Annual Meeting.

Section 2: Voting: Voting rights shall be vested exclusively with active members.

Section 3: Fees: Membership fees are included in the fee paid to the CSA for a YCSA membership. Members are entitled to all privileges of said organization and, in addition, all privileges of membership in the Canadian Simmental Association. Provincial fees are to be left to the discretion of the said Provincial YCSA Association.

Section 4: Approval of Provincial/Regional Junior Associations: Only provincial organizations recognized by both the YCSA and CSA will be permitted the use and benefits accorded to YCSA activities and events. 

   I.      A list of the Provincial/Regional YCSA officers and directors is submitted to the CSA on or before January 1^st of each year.

 II.      All Provincial/Regional YCSA officers and directors shall be members of the YCSA.

III.      YCSA Provincial/Regional Boards of Directors shall consist of not less than 4 persons and not more than 8 persons.

IV.      YCSA Provincial/Regional Boards of Directors shall consist of the following Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer 

 V.      Both the President and Treasurer shall hold office for a two year term following election. Both the Vice President and Secretary shall hold office for a one year term following election. No Officer of the Executive shall hold office for more than one term consecutively.  

VI.      No provisions of the Provincial/Regional association shall be in conflict with the YCSA or CSA constitution, bylaws or general rules and regulations.

VII.      Membership is open to all youth twenty five years of age and under as of January 1^st of the membership year.

Article III

Directors, Officers and Executive Committee of the YCSA Board of Directors.

Section 1: Board of Directors

   I.      The affairs of the Association shall be managed and conducted by no less than six members and no more than 8 members.

 II.      The Presidents of each of the Provincial/Regional YCSA organizations shall make up the majority of the YCSA Board of Directors. 

III.      The active membership in attendance of the YCSA National Classic shall elect annually, by majority vote, one of their numbers to serve as a member of the board of directors for a two year term.

Section 2: Officers: The officers of the organization shall be the President, First Vice President, and an Executive Officer. The term of office shall be one year or until the successors are elected.

   I.      President: the President shall preside over all Association meetings, meetings of the board of directors and meetings of the executive committee. No director may serve more than one year as President.

 II.      First Vice President: the First Vice President shall, in the absence, disability or inability of the President to act, perform the duties exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform such other duties as the President shall prescribe.

III.      Executive Officer: The Executive Officer shall attend all association meetings of the board of directors and shall record all votes taken and the minutes of all proceedings in a Minutes Book of the Association to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform such duties as the President shall prescribe.

IV.      Vacancy: In case of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, a successor shall be selected from that area to complete the unexpired term by the remaining members of the board.

Section 3: Executive Committee

   I.      The Executive Committee of the organization shall consist of the President, Vice President, and Executive Officer elected by the board of directors at the Annual Meeting.

 II.      Powers of the Executive Committee: All powers of the Board of Directors shall be, and they are hereby vesting in the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is empowered to direct the affairs of the organization between National Classics/Annual Meetings of the membership or meetings of the board of directors.

Article IV

Meetings

Section 1: Membership Meetings:

   I.      Annual Meetings: The Annual Meeting of the membership shall be held at the National Classic for the purpose of electing a board or director of the organization and conducting such other business as may be brought before the meeting.

 II.      Notice of Meetings: Written or printed notice of the Annual Meeting, stating the place, date and hour of meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is being called, shall be mailed not less than 30 days before the date of the meeting.

III.      Quorum: A quorum for an annual meeting shall consist of active members, in good standing and present.

IV.      Parliamentary Procedures: Standard parliamentary procedure as defined by Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at all meetings of the Association membership.

Section II: Board of Directors Meetings

   I.      Meetings: An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as may be fixed by the Executive Committee of the organization for the purpose of electing officers of the organization and conducting such other business as may be brought before the meeting. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place as designated by notice, whenever called in writing by the directors of the President or by a majority of the Board of Directors.

 II.      Quorum: a majority of the number of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but it at any meeting of the Board there may be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting until a quorum shall be present.

III.      Parliamentary Procedure: Standard parliamentary procedure as defined by Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at all meetings of the Board of Directors.

Article V

Place of Buisness

Section 1: The official place of business for this organization shall be the Canadian Simmental Association, Calgary, Alberta.

Article VI

Amendments

Section 1: The constitution of the organization may be amended at the annual meeting by a two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting.

Section 2: Proposed amendments to the constitution may be brought before the annual membership meeting only if previously approved by a majority vote of the YCSA Board of Directors or the YCSA Executive Committee.

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