Junior Ambassador State Finals

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The State Finals of the VAS Ltd Junior Ambassador Awards were held last weekend.  The panel of 3 judges interviewed the 9 finalists throughout the afternoon.  The presentations were held at the evening dinner of the VAS Ltd 14th Annual Convention.

VAS Ltd are proud to announce the winners!

1st - Jacob Heard - Midlands Group $700 prize money + trophy
2nd - Tess Runting - Central & south Gippsland Group $300 prize money

Congratulations to the all finalists and winners.

Carrot Cake & Carrot & Date Muffin State Finals

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The Carrot Cake and Carrot and Date Muffin competitions State Finals were held last weekend.  These competitions are proudly sponsored by Rocky Lamattina and Sons.  Geoff Halliwell from Lamattina's judged the competition with Robyn Johnson.

VAS Ltd are proud to announce the winners for 2017.

CARROT CAKE STATE FINAL
1ST - Keirah Costanzo - Gippsland Group $250 prize money plus trophy
2ND -  Sharlene McGinniss - Wimmera Group $100 prize money
3RD - Kaye Howells - Central & South Gippsland Group $50 prize money 

CARROT & DATE MUFFIN STATE FINAL
1ST - Eleanor Robinson - Northern Group $250 prize money plus trophy
2ND - Joseph Stevens - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group $100 prize money
3RD - Benjamin Hirst - South Western Group $50 prize money

Congratulations to the winners.

Geoff Halliwell and Robyn Johnson holding the winning carrot cake

Geoff Halliwell and Robyn Johnson holding the winning carrot cake

VAS Ltd 14th Annual Convention- Applications close this Friday 26th May

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The VAS Ltd Annual convention is fast approaching.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to attend by filling in an application form and sending it in.  Late entries won't be accepted and accommodation is booking out quickly. 
If you are yet to fill in an application you can find all the convention information here including an application form. 

Northern Districts Judges Workshop- Bendigo Showgrounds

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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

VASL Next Generation Sub-Committee AGM

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The purpose of the Next Generation Sub Committee is to encourage the participation of young people in activities relevant to the Agricultural Show movement. 

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

 

VAS Horse Qualification Addition

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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.

Geelong Pavilion Judges Workshop

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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

14th Annual VAS Ltd Convention- June 30th - July 2nd

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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.