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PEMBROKESHIRE FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS

2018 COUNTY RALLY

RALLY COMPETITION RULES

All age groups as at 1st September 2017.

N.B. Only club members having paid their membership fees and with membership records in the County YFC Office are eligible to compete in the 2017 County Rally. Competitors will be asked to produce their membership cards prior to the commencement of a competition. Failure to produce a card will result in a £5 fine for the member concerned.

The Rally Chief Steward wishes to draw the attention of all Rally Day competitors to the fact that there will be a very tight schedule of competitions, and members are asked to refer to the timetable before agreeing to be entered in any competition. No competition will be held up for any member taking part in another competition which is taking place at the same time. In all competitions the judge’s decision is final and any harassment of judges will result in loss of marks. Important Notice regarding Floral Art Competitions: The trophy for the best arrangement in the floral art section to be decided upon jointly by all of the floral art judges. Both the RWS Floral and all age groups of the NFYFC Floral Art competitions will be considered for this trophy.

NO EXHIBITS TO BE REMOVED BEFORE 4 P.M.

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The ‘Up Above’ theme was decided for this years Rally as the Royal Air Force (RAF) are celebrating their centenary year in 2018. Specific competing ages are noted under each competition.

Please note that the packs currently contain all the Rally 2018 Rally competitions. Competitions will be decided upon for Rally Day and Pre Rally at a future Competitions sub-committee meeting and dates and Venues will be confirmed.

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SCRAPBOOK Members who shall be 26 years of age or under on the 1st September 2017, to compile a club scrapbook to depict the club's previous year, to include press cuttings, photographs etc. NO PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ALLOWED. Page size not to exceed A3 size: (42cms x 29.5cms or 16 ½ x 11 ½ ins).

Marking system Cover design 20 Content 80 Total 100

SCRAPBOOKS TO BE DEPOSITED AT THE COUNTY YFC OFFICE BY NOON ON Friday 11th May. NO LATE ENTRIES CAN BE ACCEPTED. RALLY PROMOTIONAL SIGN 1. Eligibility A club team, no restriction on numbers, all of whom shall be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2017 and to have paid their full membership fee. Competitors will be required to show their YFC membership cards. Failure to produce a card will result in a £5 penalty charge for the individual concerned plus verification on the YFC database prior to being allowed to compete. 2. Procedure The sign is to promote the Rally Day 2018 and is to be erected within the area of the club by no later than 10.00am on Saturday 12th May. Clubs to advise the County Office of the location of their sign by 12 noon on Wednesday 9th May and provide a photograph.

a) The sign must contain the words: PEMBROKESHIRE YFC RALLY, COUNTY SHOWGROUND, 26th MAY 2018 b) The language of the sign to be Welsh, English or bilingual. c) The sign must be made of weather-proof material. d) The size of the sign must be no less than 1metre x 1metre and no more

than 3metres x 3metres. e) The sign is to be erected in a prominent position (but should not be placed

on a highway or a roadside verge). f) The sign does not have to relate to the Theme of the Rally

PLEASE NOTE: Signs entered in previous years are not eligible for judging. 3. Marking system Signs will be judged out of a total of 100 marks. 4. The judge’s decision is final.

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NFYFC COOKERY COMPETITION – “Magic And Mystery” (Eliminator for Malvern Autumn Show) Date and Venue to be confirmed Setting up at 7.00pm – be ready to begin cooking at 7.30pm. Eligibility

Teams to consist of three members, one must be 26 years of age or under, one must be 21 years of age or under and one must be 16 years of age or under, on 1 September 2017

PROCEDURE 1. Each team will be required to prepare and display four magical courses with an air of mystery. 2. The menu must include at least one sweet course and one savoury course. Each Course will be required to serve two people. A drink does not count as a course and will not be scored. 3. Teams must ensure each course involves a cooked element, prepared from raw ingredients. (It is advised that smoked salmon and cream cheese is not included.)

Equipment Two gas rings will be allowed per team and these must be provided by the competitors. No other heat is allowed. Electricity is not available. Competitors to provide all their own equipment. All ingredients may be brought to the competition already weighed out and vegetables ready washed.

All other work must be executed on site in the practical session Displays Competitors will be allowed a maximum display space of 90cm (width) X 60cm (depth) X height optional (i.e. no height limit) which to display the courses to their best advantage. Please note these are the EXTERNAL dimensions. If teams use back and/or side boards the whole of the board must be within the dimensions given. Any accessories or drapes used on the outside walls will be included in the overall size limit of the exhibit. The external walls will be taken into account for the overall display marks and so should be neat, tidy and covered to compliment the overall exhibit. Displays which exceed the above dimensions will be disqualified. Teams must: 1. Display a menu card. 2. Display details of recipes. 3. Display a description of how their exhibit fits the theme: “Magic and Mystery”

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There are no limitations on the contents of the display. Menu cards, recipes and display accessories (non food items) etc may be brought to the competition ready prepared.

Judges will place emphasis on marking displays which compliment the dishes. Menu cards, recipes and display accessories (non food items) etc may be brought to the competition ready prepared. SCALE OF MARKS Practical cookery skills, including teamwork 50 Taste 50 Finished courses, suitability, choice of menu and variety 20 Overall display and interpretation of theme 20 Suitable clothing (white coats, headwear, shoes etc) 10 TOTAL 150 TIMING One hour to include preparation and tidying of the site. Competitors will be penalised at the rate of 1 mark per minute or part thereof over the allotted time. Display tables may be set up outside the hour preparation. 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition will be allowed for this task. Competitors may also unpack their equipment and ingredients during this time. At the end of the preparation and cooking time the teams should have packed away their equipment and wiped down the worktable. Gas stoves should be left to cool down properly. Competing members only to prepare display space.

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NFYFC FLORAL ART

(Eliminator for Malvern Autumn Show) Theme: ‘Magic and Mystery’ Junior: 1 member per club, 16 years of age or under Intermediate: 1 member per club, 21 years of age or under Senior: 1 member per club, 26 years of age or under

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JUNIOR Subject: Exhibit Title: “Witches and Warlocks” The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations. The reverse of these backboards MUST be white, neat and tidy. INTERMEDIATE Subject: Exhibit Title : “The mystery of the magic circle” The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from all sides. No backboards are permitted. SENIOR Subject: Exhibit Title: “A mysterious phenomenon of your choice” (Name of phenomenon must be stated with the exhibit.) The maximum display area for each competitor MUST NOT exceed 60cm wide x 60cm deep x optional height (i.e. no limitations to height). Exhibits to be composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories. Exhibit is to be viewed from the front. Competitors own backboard and base boards are allowed, and must be provided by the competitor if required and must adhere to the size limitations. The reverse of these backboards MUST be white, neat and tidy. DISPLAY A work table will be provided close to the display area – approx half a trestle table to be allocated per competitor. Each exhibit will be displayed to their best advantage with the space allocation. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitors and must be assembled in the hall. During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges or Stewards, under penalty of

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instant disqualification. No other person, other than the competitors, will be allowed in the competing area. Competitors may use a battery operated glue gun or any other form of adhesive. There will no mains power supply available Any exhibit exceeding the maximum measurements will be disqualified. The measurement will be from the outside edges of the back board or base board (i.e. the thickness of the backboard will be included in the size restrictions). Any accessories or drapes used on the outside of the back board or base board will be included in the overall measurement of the exhibit and should be within the size restrictions. The external side of the back board will be taken into account for the attractiveness of the exhibit marks and so should be covered to compliment the overall exhibit. TIMING Allowance of one hour to include final checks and measurement of the exhibit. Before leaving the competing area, competitors will be given a further 5 minutes to clear and tidy the work site. Competitors may unpack their equipment and plant material/flowers onto the work table before the one hour practical session commences. If floral foam (oasis) is to be used, this may be pre-soaked prior to the competition. New pieces of floral foam (oasis) MUST be used on the day of the competition. Competitors are able to construct and tape their foam (oasis) in position on a board/container/exhibit prior to the one hour practical session if required. Competitors are able to set up their display bay before the one hour practical session commences. MARKS Idea 20 Colour 20 Composition 20 Technical 40 TOTAL MARKS 100 NOTES: A “Competitions Manual” is available from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd. www.nafas.org.uk Competitors must wear white coats during the period of the competition. Club, County and Sponsor logos are permitted on either the front or the back of the coats. ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE JUDGED STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAFAS COMPETITIONS MANUAL 2015. A “Competitions Manual” is available from www.nafas.org.uk to visit the NAFAS on-line shop. NAFAS Definitions (The National Association of Flower Arranging Societies of Great Britain) From the NAFAS Competitions Manual (Third Edition 2015).

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An EXHIBIT: Is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in a show schedule. Backgrounds, bases, containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an exhibit, unless otherwise stated. More than one placement may always be included, unless otherwise stated. In all exhibits (except still life) natural plant material must predominate. NATURAL PLANT MATERIAL Natural plant material is any vegetable matter It includes fresh, dried, garden, wild, or made-up plant material. It is acceptable to enhance plant material by the application of oil, milk, wax or other similar products. An ACCESSORY Anything other than natural plant material in an exhibit, such as, feathers, shapes (spheres, cones) , shells, stones, wax candles Natural plant material which has been tooled or crafted to resemble non-plant forms, e.g. birds nest, corn dolly, wooden figurine. Accessories may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for the use of natural plant material where appropriate. The following are not accessories and may also be used unless prohibited by the show schedule: backgrounds, bases, containers holding plant material, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics. These may be decorated in any way but greater credit should be given for use of natural plant material where appropriate. REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION Failure to comply with any specific requirements of a class as stated in a show schedule, i.e. the measurements or the components. (Just remember – it is better to aim to be 1xm or 1 inch smaller than the size allowed as the size sated is the MAXIMUM size). Inclusion of artificial plant material (unless specifically allowed by a show schedule) Inclusion of fresh plant material that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems in water or water-retaining material. Exceptions: Air Plants, Cacti, Fruits, Grass Turf, Lichen, Moss, Succulents, Vegetables and long lasting plant material which will remain turgid for the duration of a show. (Definition of turgid – the state of firmness of plant tissue resulting from adequate moisture, causing the plant cells to be fully expanded). NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE DISQUALIFICATION: the term used when an exhibit does not comply with the requirements of the schedule – see NAFAS reasons for disqualification above. The judge will write ‘Not according to schedule’ and the reason.

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CLUB EXHIBIT (Royal Welsh Show Eliminator)

Theme: ‘UP ABOVE’ Up to six members (26 years of age or under) No more than four members to stage and prepare displays. The two additional members are only permitted to erect the frame.

Frame to be in position by 8.00 p.m. on Friday, 25th May. No further work to be undertaken. 1 point will be deducted for any club arriving after 8pm; 2 points will be deducted for any club arriving after 8.30pm.

All members must wear white coats.

Space allowed 6’ (1m 82.9cm) high; 6’ (1m 82.9cm) wide; 4’6” (1m 37.1cm) deep – maximum outside measurements. (Please see general rules regarding penalties for displays which do not meet the necessary size specification.) Electricity is available; competitors must bring their own extension lead (1 lead only per club). Participating clubs to be responsible for all labelling, which may be in English only, Welsh only, or bilingual. Club names will be provided after the judging has taken place. All construction to be made by members. NO perishable foods should be used. Competitors are responsible for all items on display. No exhibit to be removed before 4 p.m. No equal placings allowed in overall position in this competition. Please pay special attention to sizes to avoid deduction of marks. Marking System Interpretation of theme 30 Workmanship of backing & staging 15 Workmanship of content 20 Overall impression and presentation 25 Use of space allowed 10 Total 100

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MEMBERS’ COMPETITIONS (Royal Welsh Show Eliminators)

RWS FLORAL COMPETITION – 21YEARS OR UNDER

Theme: Celebrating the RAF Centenary

Team: One member (21 years of age or under)

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Task: To prepare an arrangement to celebrate the RAF Centenary. Members to wear white coats.

Costings: Not to exceed £30 (excluding Foliage). Costings to be displayed.

Display: Competitors are allowed to use accessories but are to supply these themselves. A backboard can be used if the competitor wishes but are to supply these themselves. Work Space: Half a trestle table. Measurements: Size allowed (60cm) wide x (60cm) deep. No Height Restriction

Time: 1 hour plus a further 5 minutes to check that arrangements have not been disturbed during cleaning up operations.

Total 100 marks - to be judged according to the guidelines (outlined below) laid down by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (N.A.F.A.S.). Copies of the NAFAS Competitions Manual (first edition) may be obtained from NAFAS Enterprises Ltd, Osborne House, 12 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4TE. Tel: 02072475567. 1. Adherence to the competition wording. 2. Predominance of plant material over all other components. 3. Plant material that is unblemished, well conditioned and appropriate. 4. Clear interpretation of the title and chosen theme. Plant material should help to interpret the chosen theme without the sole reliance on accessories. 5. Good use of design principles and of the space allowed. The use of balance, scale, line, space, texture, and colour contribute to the total harmony. 6. Tablecloth and bases if used, as well as container and any title, in immaculate condition, suitable to the theme and not dominant in size or colour. 7. Accessories if used that are in harmony with the rest of the exhibit and that are in scale with it and with each other.

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16 YEARS OR UNDER Theme: A meal for a Centenary Dinner. Team: Two members (16 years of age or under)

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Task: A team of two members to prepare a two course meal to be served at a Centenary dinner for two people. Members will also be required to complete a food hygiene questionnaire following the completion of the task. Costs must not exceed £20 in total. Equipment: 2 gas rings per team (competitors to provide their own). No other heat is allowed. Electricity is not available. Time: 1 hour for cooking to include displaying of meal in space allowed (68.5cm x 68.5cm x 61cm high). Competitors may use their own alcove (Wales YFC will provide an alcove at the final) Alcove, backing material and accessories may be arranged prior to the commencement of the one hour and will be outside of this time. All exhibits to be within the alcove size/space including any drapes or lining, in/on serving dishes/containers (competitors to supply). Accessories that are in harmony with the rest of the exhibit and that are in scale with it and each other, but not dominant, are allowed. No cooking to be done before hand but ingredients may be weighed and vegetables/fruit washed beforehand. Work Space: One trestle table including cooker space. NO drinks to be displayed in the alcove with the exception of glasses and empty drinks bottles. Scoring: Previous preparation and Presentation of table 5 Method of working 15 Originality/ Suitability /Research of Menu 20 Presentation/Display 15 Finished results of prepared items colour/flavour/texture/etc.) 35 Questionnaire 10 Total marks 100

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CRAFT COMPETITION – 26 YEARS OR UNDER

Theme: ‘Commemorative item.’ Team: One member (26 years of age or under) Task: A commemorative item for a celebration of your choice in any medium – no more than 40cm x40cm x 40cm. Members must complete a practical test, as directed by the judge to showcase the skills used to create the item. Members should bring materials with them in readiness for the practical test. Only one electric socket will be provided for the practical test. Measurements: Maximum size 40cm (deep) x 40cm (width) x 40cm (height). Presentation space for finished item – half a trestle table. Costings: Not to exceed £20 in total. Costings to be displayed. (Please note all items used must have a value) Time: 30 mins allowed for practical test. Members have an additional 30 minutes following practical test to display and present their item. Work Space: Half a trestle table Marking system: Originality and choice 15 Design 15 Workmanship 30 Presentation and appearance Of finished item 15 Practical test 25 Total marks 100

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SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITION

TEAM Two members (one 26 and one 21 years of age or under). TASK Members to shear two lambs each. NOTES Competitors must provide their own shearing heads. All members must have passed either a NPTC Proficiency Test or a BWMB Blue Seal in Sheep Shearing to compete in the YFC Sheep Shearing Competition, a copy of the certificate or BISCA number must be supplied to the Wales YFC Centre in advance of the show. IMPORTANT DATE Pre-show Staff Meeting (date to be confirmed) –BISCA number to be submitted to the Wales YFC Centre. SCORING SYSTEM The BISCA Rules and marking system for 2018 will apply.

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WOOL HANDLING

TEAM One member (26 years of age or under).

TASK

One member to handle two fleeces.

NOTES Competitors are responsible for supplying their own broom.

SCORING SYSTEM

The BISCA Rules and marking system for 2018 will apply.

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SINGING

Solo - One member (26 years of age or under). Group - Up to 6 singers but no less than 2 singers (26 years of age or under). TASK Solo section – A song performed by a Welsh group or artist. Group – Any song / songs from a Stage or Film Musical. ACCOMPANIMENT Members may provide their own instruments or an accompaniment (additional members allowed (26 and under) and one individual over 26 years of age for accompaniment). There is no restriction on the number of music pieces used. TIME Maximum time allowed for each section is 5 minutes. Up to 15 seconds overtime - 2 penalty marks; Up to 30 seconds overtime - 5 penalty marks; And a further 5 penalty marks will be deducted for every 15 seconds thereafter. EQUIPMENT Members to supply the appropriate CD \ Mp3 files which should include backing vocals only (CD \ Mp3’s will be operated by the YFC technician). SCALE OF MARKS Performance and vocal 70 Originality 10 Overall Effect 20

TOTAL 100

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DANCING TEAM A team of between 4 and 8 members (26 years of age or under). The same four members must dance both dances. Additional members (up to 4) are allowed to perform in either dance. TASK 1. Perform a dance from the 1920’s. 2. Teams are then to perform a contrasting dance. SPACE A 20’ x 20’ stage will be provided. TIME Maximum time allowed for each team is eight minutes. Minimum time allowed for each team is four minutes. PENALTIES Penalty marks at a rate of 2 marks per 15 seconds or part thereof will be incurred if teams go over time / under time. EQUIPMENT The YFC technician will be responsible for playing all CD’s/mp3’s. Competitors to provide their own CD’s/mp3 but PA equipment will be provided. ACCOMPANIMENT Members may provide their own instruments or an accompaniment (additional members allowed (26 and under) and one individual over 26 years of age for accompaniment). There is no restriction on the number of music pieces used.

SCALE OF MARKS

Task 1 50 Task 2 50

TOTAL 100

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DESIGN AND CREATE A KITE TEAM Three members; 2 members 26 years of age or under and one member 18 years of age and under. TASK Members of the team will be required to design and create a kite. The kite can be produced from any medium. Members will be asked questions from the Judge about the creation of their Kite. All members must be present to answer. Any extra material will be removed by the competition stewards. TIME 5 minutes will be allocated for the Judges questions. 30 minutes to display the exhibit.

SCALE OF MARKS

Originality 25 Design 30

Presentation & appearance of finished item

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Questions 20

TOTAL 100

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RAF WHEELBARROW RELAY THEME : RAF TEAM Team of 11 members (26 years of age or under). A maximum of 5 wheelbarrows can be used. Teams must use ten members to race in the relay. One member 26 years of age on 1st September to do a live commentary (in total 11 members). TASK All wheelbarrows to be supplied by the teams and dressed according to the theme (RAF). One member 26 years of age or under on 1st September to do a live commentary, introducing their team, a hand held radio mic will be supplied. A relay race will take place following on from the introduction of the teams. TIMING Maximum time allowed for live commentary, introducing the team is 2 minutes. PENALTIES Penalty marks at a rate of 2 marks per 15 seconds or part thereof will be incurred if teams go over time.

SCALE OF MARKS

Costumes/decorated wheelbarrows 30 Commentary 20 Relay Race 50

TOTAL 100

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DRESSING UP COMPETITION

THEME Any species of Bird.

TEAM Two members (One 18 years and one 16 years of age or under).

TASK Two members to dress up a Club Leader /Senior member as any species of bird.

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All costumes to be made on the day and therefore no work to be undertaken beforehand (Teams will be penalised if costumes have been made beforehand or if they have been hired).

Teams are reminded that accessories such as wigs that have been made / purchased beforehand are therefore not permitted.

TIME Time allowed – 1 hour.

SCALE OF MARKS

Originality 25 Team work 25

Overall effect 50

TOTAL 100

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PROMOTE YOUR CLUB

TEAM Up to six members, at least 2 members to be 18 years of age or under on the 1st September, 2017. TASK To undertake a presentation to promote your club on the stage. Suitable items to be displayed to support the performance i.e leaflets ect. Members will be asked a question from the Judge, of which all members must be present to answer. EQUIPMENT Music is allowed and the PA technician will be responsible for playing all the CD’s/mp3’s. Competitors to provide their own CD’s / mp3 but PA equipment will be provided. Power point is not allowed. NOTES Pembrokeshire YFC will provide a table – competitors can bring their own costumes, props etc. No display boards will be allowed. TIME Maximum time allowed is 10 minutes and minimum time allowed is 5 minutes including setting and the clearing of the stage, followed by 2 minutes to answer the Judges question. PENALTIES Up to 15 seconds overtime / undertime - 2 penalty marks; Up to 30 seconds overtime / undertime - 5 penalty marks; a further 5 penalty marks will be deducted for every 15 seconds thereafter.

SCALE OF MARKS

Presentation 50 Knowledge 20

Judges Question 10 Overall Effect 20

TOTAL 100

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ON THE NEWS

TEAM Three members (26 years and under).

TASK Broadcast a news report live on stage.

Each team will be issued with a brief and press pack containing various sources of

information.

TIME 30 minutes preparation time. Three minutes will be allowed for the live news

report. Two minutes will be allowed for stage and sound prepartion prior to the live broadcast.

EQUIPMENT Props are permitted but no set. Pembs YFC will provide a table and chairs.

SCALE OF MARKS

Style and Presentation 25 Content 25 Interpretation of Brief 15 Use of brief and press pack 20 Teamwork 15

TOTAL 100

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WOODWORK

TEAM Two members (26 years of age or under)

TASK

An item for a children's outdoor play area

TIME 2 hours is allowed to complete the task.

EQUIPMENT

Competitors must supply their own tools. Chainsaws will not be allowed. Only battery powered drills will be allowed no other battery operated tools are allowed. No extra attachments on the

drill are allowed. Screws and\or bolts may be used but these must be supplied by the competitors. No nail guns allowed. No staple guns allowed.

MATERIALS

TBC

SCALE OF MARKS

Quality of workmanship, structural soundness and design 60

Teamwork 10

Safeworking 10 Orginality 10 Fit for purpose 10

TOTAL 100

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GENERATION GAME

TEAM Two members (18 years of age or under)

TASK Competitors will be required, individually or as a team, to complete \ perform a

task on the YFC stage in a given amount of time as demonstrated by the judge on the day. NOTES

Pembs YFC will supply all equipment.

SCORING Total marks 100.

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RECYCLED BAND

TEAM Up to 8 members (26 years of age or under).

TIME Maximum of 5 minutes including setting and clearing of the stage.

TASK Members to perform a musical piece from instruments made out of recycled materials.

NOTES No Backing Tracks or music files will be allowed.

SCALE OF MARKS

Performance 40 Originality 20 Instruments 20 Overall Effect 20

TOTAL 100

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HOLSTEIN CATTLE STOCK JUDGING TEAM Four members (one 26, one 21, one 18 and one 16 years of age or under). TASK The 26 and 21 years of age and under competitors to place and give reasons on two rings of four cattle. The 18 years of age and under competitor to place two rings of four cattle and give reasons on one ring (the ring to be specified prior to the competition). The 16 years of age and under competitor to place and give reasons on one ring of four cattle. NOTE All sections to be judged on breed points. The competitor will be required to judge, place and give POSITIVE reasons. TIMING 15 minutes allowed for inspection. REASONS Each competitor will be allowed two minutes to state his/her reasons. Competitors who exceed this time limit will incur penalties at a rate of two marks for each 15 second or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from the competitor’s total.

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BLACK WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP JUDGING

TEAM Four members (one 26, one 21, one 18 and one 16 years of age or under).

TASK

The 26 and 21 year old and under competitors to place and give reasons on two rings of four sheep.

The 18 years old and under competitor to place two rings of four sheep and give

reasons on one ring (the ring to be specified prior to the competition).

The 16 years old and under competitor to place and give reasons on one ring of four sheep.

NOTES Sheep to be judged on breed points.

TIMING 15 minutes allowed for inspection and handling of the sheep.

REASONS

Each competitor will be allowed two minutes to state his/her reasons. Competitors who exceed this time limit will incur penalties at a rate of two marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from the competitor’s total.

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WELSH PIG STOCK JUDGING

TEAM Four members (one 26, one 21, one 18 and one 16 years of age or under).

TASK The 26 and 21 years of age and under competitors to place and give reasons on

two rings of four pigs.

The 18 years of age and under competitor to place two rings of four pigs and give reasons on one ring (the ring to be specified prior to the competition).

The 16 years of age and under competitor to place and give reasons on one ring

of four pigs.

NOTES Pigs to be judged on Breed Points.

TIMING 15 minutes allowed for inspection and handling of the pigs.

REASONS Each competitor will be allowed two minutes to state his/her reasons. Competitors who exceed this time limit will incur penalties at a rate of two marks for each 15 seconds or part thereof. The marks will be deducted from the competitor’s total.

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MALE AND FEMALE TUG-OF-WAR TEAM

A team shall consist of eight pulling members. No more than two (2) members of a team shall be between the ages of 15 and 17 years on 1 September 2017 and the remainder of the team MUST be between 17 years of age and 26 years of age & under on 1 September 2017. All competitors must be full members of a

Club based in Wales and affiliated to Wales YFC or NFYFC. You cannot compete for more than one club and county in one membership year.

One male and one female team.

SUBSTITUTION After a team has pulled the first end of the first match, the team is able to use a substitution. One substitute may replace any one puller for the remainder of the competition (Age restriction of team still applies). Substitution may be used for

tactical reasons or due to injury.

Any potential substitutes must (unless otherwise instructed by competition organisers) have been signed in and had their membership card checked prior to

pulling in the competition.

At the time of substitution; both, the puller to be replaced and the substitute, must report in full pulling outfit, (shirts, shorts, stockings and footwear) to the

Chief Judge/Chief Steward who may designate an official to deal with the substitutes. A small (bathroom type) scale must be available at the pulling area,

(in a suitable place, on solid surface), to determine the weight difference between the two pullers. The substitute puller must be of equal weight or less than the puller he/she replaces. Directly after the change, the Chief Judge or designated official shall cancel the stamp or marking of the replaced puller, and indicate a

similar marking on the substitute, with an indelible marker. This change shall then be recorded.

DRESS AT WEIGH-IN Male teams may weigh-in in proper sized non-transparent shorts only.

Female teams may weigh-in in proper sized non transparent shorts and shirts or suitable sports tops only.

Boots need not be carried or worn on the scale during weigh-in.

NOTES The 2018 NFYFC Tug-of-War Rules shall apply as set by the ToWA.

Weights; 680 kg Men,

580 kg Ladies.

Members to wear the same colour shirt / jerseys.

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Competitors' boots or shoes must not be `faked' in any way, i.e. the sole, heel and side of the heel shall be perfectly flush. No metal toecaps or metal toe plates

are permitted. Metal heel tips that are flush on the side and the bottom of the heel are permitted.

The judge(s) has / have the power and responsibility to disqualify a team or teams after a caution or disqualify without caution for any offence against the

rules.

Both sections will be run on a league basis if time allows otherwise they will be run on a knockout basis.

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TEAM

A team shall consist of between 7 and 10 pulling members male or female who must be between the ages of 12 years of age and

over & 17 years of age and under on 1st September 2017. This means competitors MUST have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st of September 2017 and may be 18 on the day of the competition. (You cannot compete for

more than one club and county in one membership year.) Substitues are allowed please see NFYFC rules.

And all competitors must be full members of a Club based in Wales and affiliated to either Wales YFC or NFYFC.

SUBSTITUTION After a team has pulled the first end of the first match, the team is able to use a substitution. One substitute may replace any one puller for the remainder of the competition (Age restriction of team still applies). Substitution may be used for

tactical reasons or due to injury.

Any potential substitutes must (unless otherwise instructed by competition organisers) have been signed in and had their membership card checked prior to

pulling in the competition. At the time of substitution; both, the puller to be replaced and the substitute, must report in full pulling outfit, (shirts, shorts, stockings and footwear) to the

Chief Judge/Chief Steward who may designate an official to deal with the substitutes. A small (bathroom type) scale must be available at the pulling area,

(in a suitable place, on solid surface), to determine the weight difference between the two pullers. The substitute puller must be of equal weight or less than the puller he/she replaces. Directly after the change, the Chief Judge or designated official shall cancel the stamp or marking of the replaced puller, and indicate a

similar marking on the substitute, with an indelible marker. This change shall then be recorded.

Once weighed in, the team weight allowance cannot be improved upon through substitution i.e. increasing the number of females on the team. Any weight bonus

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must be removed accordingly if the number of females has decreased below the original bonus threshold of the team.

Eg. Team of 5 males & 4 females = 600kg (560kg + 40kg bonus). A female puller of 70kg is substituted for a male. The male must weigh 60kg or less (Both in full

pulling gear) because the resultant bonus has decreased.

DRESS AT WEIGH-IN Male - may weigh-in in proper sized non-transparent shorts only.

Female - may weigh-in in proper sized non transparent shorts and shirts or suitable sports tops only.

Boots need not be carried or worn on the scale during weigh-in.

NOTES The 2018 NFYFC Tug-of-War rules shall apply as set by the TOWA.

The members of the team will be weighed as one and will not exceed:- 560 kg GENSB rules

'Lining up women in the team will give a bonus of 10 kg for each on the weight allowance, limited to a maximum team weight of 600 kg'.

Members to wear the same colour shirt/jerseys. Competitors' boots or shoes must not be `faked' in any way, i.e the sole, heel and side of the heel

shall be perfectly flush. No metal toecaps or metal toe plates are permitted. Metal heel tips that are flush on the side and the bottom of the heel are

permitted. The judge(s) has/have the power and responsibility to disqualify a team or teams

after a caution or disqualify without caution for any offence against the rules.

Competitors should note that the marks gained from the male, female & junior sections will be added together and divided in half

before going forward to the NFU Trophy. COACHES AND TRAINERS

Only one Coach is permitted with each team during pulling. Only one Trainer or “Water Carrier” is permitted with each team. During pulling the Trainer shall take up position well clear of both teams and is not permitted to address any remark to

them during actual pulling. See NFYFC rules for further information on Subsitution and Technicalities.