The Northern District Group wish to hold a Judges Workshop weekend 29th and 30th July at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo.
There is a cost of $15 per day to attend, this includes your lunch. There is a limit of one class per day. If you are interested in attending please print the form below, fill it in with your details and email it to the secretary by May 8th. morrislg@bigpond.com
VAS Ltd Next Generation Committee are holding their AGM at the Whittlesea Showgrounds June 4th at 2PM. If you feel like you'd like to make a difference to your Agricultural Show and you are under the age of 35 please come along and have a listen and participate in the discussions. New members are always welcome. See the Next Gen Sub Committee charter here.
If you are interested in attending email the VAS Office to register your interest. info@vicagshows.com.au
The VAS Ltd Horse committee have added the following qualifications to the rules and regulations effective immediately.
QUALIFICATIONS
A competitor must choose to enter in classes as either a Show Hunter or a Show horse, but not enter both. Once a horse has competed as a Show Horse or a Show Hunter at its first VAS event in a calendar year it must remain as a Show Horse or a Show Hunter at VAS Competitions for that calendar year.
Once a horse has successfully won a Champion in its first open ring it cannot continue to compete in that equivalent section in other rings during the show.
First place getters are eligible to compete in multiple open rings until successful as Champion.
Please make sure your Secretaries, judges and competitors are aware of these amendments. Click here for updated Rules and Guidelines.
How would you like to try your hand at judging in the pavilion at your local Agricultural Show? Back by popular demand the opportunity to discover the rules, regulations, an eye for detail and tricks of the trade.
Saturday 3rd June 2017
Material & craft competitions
9.30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 4th June 2017
Cards & Jewellery
9.30am - 4 pm
$10 per head per day, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea provided. Pay on the day.
RSVP BY Friday 26th May to info@royalgeelongshow.org.au or denistobias@optusnet.com.au
Phone for more information03 5221 1707
The VAS Ltd Annual Convention will be hosted by the Goulburn Valley & Riverina Shows Association. It will be held at the Shepparton Harness Racing Complex Friday 30th June for early bird registrations and a welcome dinner.
Saturday 1st of July brings many things to the table. Jam and Sauce entries to be submitted by 9am. Entries for the decorated bra's /jocks competition open until Saturday evening. There is no cost to enter but if you'd like to vote on your favorite decorated bra or jocks it will cost you $1 per vote. All monies raised will be donated to breast cancer and prostate cancer research. Vote as many times as you like, it's going to a good cause that has no doubt touched us all somehow. Prizes will be awarded for most popular in both sections.
There will be a NLIS workshop on the transition package available for show societies during the afternoon and free time to make your own decorated bra or jocks for the competition.
The Convention Dinner will be the stage for the Junior Ambassador Awards State Final presentation. Lyndall Horne is the guest speaker for the evening bringing you her breast cancer survival story. It's sure to be a jam packed night with the announcement of the jam and sauce competition winners.
Sunday is more relaxed with 3 workshops being held. Firstly Insurance and OHS presented by Bronia Henty Smith from JLT. Secondly, Organising and conducting your meeting successfully. Finally, stewards and volunteers, a guide to running your section successfully.
Most popular bra and jocks winner will be announced on closing around midday.
2017 marks 60 years since the introduction of Sun-News Pictorial Miss Show Girl Competition in Victoria. Introduced in 1957, the event was open to girls aged between 16 – 25.In order to find a winner, most Victorian country shows ran a qualifying heat with each local winner eligible for the final, which was judged at the Royal Melbourne Show. The competition evolved over time and reflecting social change, was eventually replaced by competitions inclusive of females and males.
RASV Heritage is preparing an exhibition on Miss Show Girl to mark the anniversary and would love to hear from any contestants involved in the competition over the years.
Please contact: Dr Annette Shiell, Heritage Curator Email: annette.shiell@rasv.com.au Tel: (03) 9281 7427
Find out the latest news and events that have occurred the past few months involving VAS.
We are receiving many enquiries with regards to the new Helmet regulations brought in January 1st 2017. VAS Ltd follow Equestrian Australia's rules to maximise safety in the sport with riders competing in VAS Ltd competitions must be wearing an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times.
VAS Ltd will be phasing in the new rules over the next 12 months. Remember EN1384 standard helmets are no longer approved by EA but if your helmet ALSO has the PAS015, ASTM F1163, AS/NZS 3838, ARB HS 2012, SNELL E2001, VGI it is approved to be used and will not need to be replaced. For VAS Ltd Competitions during 2017 the EN1384 helmet is still approved.
To see the EA helmet regulations please follow this link. http://www.equestrian.org.au/news/helmet-regulations-updated
The 2017 2018 Show Season has the theme 'Food comes from Farms' so go ahead and brainstorm ideas for your upcoming shows to take on that feel. It's quite broad so your imagination can go wild. From milk, eggs, cakes, cheese, pumpkins, carrots, apples, crops, grain, beef, lamb there is no discrimination between food sources, all bases can be covered if you just put your mind to it.
Encourage local schools to get involved and come up with ideas, what a great way to gather up some enthusiasm between the kids and promote your local show.
Did you miss out on watching a class or couldn't make it on the day? Do you want to see who won? Click on below photo to access the 2017 Championship Results pages.
