2024 AGJA Way Out West Junior Classic Preview

June 30 - July 5, 2024

Classic Junior Classic Preview Woodward,OK 2024 AGJA

TentativeSchedule

Saturday, June 29, 2024

2pm Cattle and tack allowed in barns

Sunday, June 30, 2024

9am 9am-noon 11am

Noon-2pm 1-2pm 2:30pm

4:30-5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm

Cattle must be in barns Cattle Check-In (Stalls)

Church Service Contest Check-In

Market Entry Weigh-In

Opening Ceremonies

Board Candidate Interviews

Mentor/Protege Orientation

Prepared Speaking Finals

Stock Show U Clinic

Dinner

Monday, July 1, 2024

8am noon noon-2:30pm 3pm 6pm

Stock Show U Team Fitting

Lunch

Skill-a-Thon Quiz Bowl Preliminaries

Dinner

Quiz Bowl Finals

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

7:30-8am 8am noon 1:30pm 6pm

Judging Contest Check-In

Judging Contest

Lunch

Sales Talk Dinner

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

7:30am 8am 8:30am Noon 2pm Evening

Breakfast

Official AGJA Photo Sullivan Supply Showmanship

AGJA Adult Showmanship

AGJA Annual Meeting & Board Election

Lunch

Water Park Day

Dinner on Your Own

Thursday, July 4, 2024

A WORD FROM AGJA PRESIDENT, JAYCIE FORBES

WOW! Can you believe we are just a couple short months away from the 2024 Way Out West Classic? I don’t know about all of you, but I know that I couldn’t be more excited to see everyone in Woodward, Oklahoma June 30th-July 5th

Throughout the last year, the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors have been working hard to prepare for this year ’ s Classic. We fully expect it to be the best one yet! Each year, our goal is to plan an event that builds life-long skills for all the junior members. This year we have improved all our educational contests, re-worked our schedule, and updated a handful of rules. We hope that all these changes will be a positive experience for everyone in attendance. All contest and show information can be found at Gelbvieh.org under the Juniors tab. I encourage everyone to check out the website and read through the 2024 premium book before heading to Woodward this summer!

There are a couple of key details to highlight:

A fun new addition is our adult showmanship contest. We can’t wait to see all the retired showman break out their skills. Parents – start having your junior members prepare you now!

We understand that our juniors are busy and sometimes that requires leaving early from our event. Members who wish to be released early must be granted written permission from AGA Youth Activities Coordinator, Tawnie DeJong, prior to the start of the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic.

Planning an event of this caliber takes a lot of time and dedication. There are many people and organizations that play a vital role in the success of our event. To all our sponsors, thank you for your constant support in making our event happen. The Oklahoma Gelbvieh Junior Association has played a huge role in the planning process, so we thank them for all their time and efforts to plan out this year ’ s classic. The crew in Oklahoma and the AGJA Board of Directors are prepared to WOW each and every one of you who attend the 2024 Way Out West Classic.

A WORD FROM 2023-2024

AGJA AMBASSADOR, JUSTINE POPE

Hello, I am Justine Pope, your 2023-2024 AGJA Ambassador. As my term is near full circle, it is time to not only reflect on the memories I have made, but also gear up for the exciting events ahead.

One of my favorite experiences from my time as Ambassador was experiencing Cattleman’s Congress ringside. The AGA staff and AGJA Jr. Board were second to none when it came to organization, and the quality of cattle and exhibitors did not disappoint. Deciding to run for Ambassador this time last year was a no-brainer, and as I watched the AGA National Show, I was reminded of how easy that decision was.

I have enjoyed representing a breed that continues to enhance its quality and grow in numbers. Although the cattle are progressing, one thing never seems to change: the people. As the years go on, the Gelbvieh Association has always had a family aspect. My role as Ambassador has served as a great outlet to get to know our amazing breeders better.

Before we know it, the 2024 Junior Classic will be taking place in Oklahoma. To all the members exhibiting, I encourage you to take advantage of the great opportunities our Association has to offer. From leadership positions to the variety of contests, each will equip you with skills to shape the Gelbvieh breed in the future.

Something new to the Classic festivities this year will be a service project that I am planning! I am currently working with a local food bank in Woodward, Oklahoma to give back to a community that is allowing us to host our event. Currently, we are working to decide whether monetary donations or non-perishable food items will be the best fit to help them accomplish their goals and accommodate the people they serve. More details on this event will be available as we get closer to Jr. Classic. I am super excited to head Way Out West and hope to see all of you this summer at Jr. Classic!

REMINDERS

CONTACT INFO

AGA Office: 303-465-2333

Tawnie DeJong - tawnie@gelbvieh.org

HEATLH REQUIREMENTS

All animals traveling to the 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic must have a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) from a licensed veterinarian CVI must include destination address: Woodward County Event Center Temple Houston Drive Woodward, OK 73801

See full CVI requirements online at gelbvieh.org/juniors.

AGE DIVISIONS

Age divisions are determined by January 1st of the current year.

Junior - 8-11 years of age

Intermediate - 12-15 years of age

Senior - 16-21 years of age

AGJA BLUE POLO SHIRTS

AGJA polos must be worn for all contests and shows with the exception of showmanship and unless designated otherwise in contest rules. A limited supply of additional polos will be available for purchase at check-in

STATE HERDSMANSHP

States are judged on the neatness of their respective stalling areas, including tack and bedding. All exhibitors should also interact in a positive and friendly manner with other junior members and adults. Herdsmanship judging will take place by anonymous panel between Monday, July 1st and Thursday, July 4th.

STATE FACEBOOK PAGES

State associations that create a Facebook page or group for their association will receive points towards the State Challenge Cup. State advisors should notify Tawnie at check-in that they have an active page.

AGJA SILENT AUCTION

Individuals and states can donate items to the AGJA Silent Auction to benefit junior programs and will be held during Junior Classic, with final bids taken during the Gelbvieh show on Friday, July 5th. Each state association will earn 1 point towards the State Challenge Cup for every $50 their item raises.

COLLECT POP TABS

Collect those aluminum can tabs for the annual AGJA Community Service Project. The three states that collect the most can tabs (measured by weight) will earn points towards the State Challenge Cup. Can tabs must be turned into the show office by Tuesday, July 2nd.

AGJA AWARDS BANQUET

The annual AGJA Banquet will take place on the evening of Friday, July 5th. This is where all contest awards will be announced for the week. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Call the AGA Office to purchase tickets.

EXHIBITOR T-SHIRTS

Exhibitor t-shirts will be picked up at check-in on Sunday, June 30th. Any extra pre-ordered t-shirts must be purchased from the host state at check-in

REMINDERS

LIVE BROADCAST

Walton Webcasting will be streaming a live broadcast on all show days (including showmanship) through waltonwebcasting.com and can also be found livestreamed on their Facebook page.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

The official show photographer is Next Level Images. All backdrops, ring shots and candid photos can be purchased on their website, nextlevelimages.com.

CONTESTS

Exhibitors wanting to participate in active contests during Junior Classic must sign up during contest check-in on Sunday, June 30th. All active contests are as follows: Sales Talk Skill-a-thon Team Fitting

Junior/Intermediate (team of 4)

Senior (team of 2) Judging

Teams of 4 OR Individual only Quiz Bowl

Teams of 4

Exhibitors needing help finding a team for team contests may ask at contest check-in.

MARKET WEIGH-IN

Market animal weigh-in will take place on Sunday, June 30th. As a reminder, all market animals weighing less than 1000 lbs will automatically be shown in the Prospect Steer and Feeder Heifer shows All animals 1000 lbs or more will be in their respective Market Shows.

CATTLE CHECK-IN

Cattle check-in will take place in the stalls on Sunday, June 30th. All cattle must have one permanent form of ID (tattoo, freeze brand or EID) that matches their AGA registration certificate. Any animals with an AGA-approved stamp or signature only need to show papers to be approved.

SHOWMANSHIP

The Sullivan’s Supply, Inc Showmanship Contest will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd. Exhibitors must sign up for showmanship during check-in on Sunday, June 30th.

PEEWEE SHOWMANSHIP

PeeWee Showmanship is a non-competitive chance for pre-members not eligible for AGJA membership to try their hand at some cow showing! This is for participants that haven’t yet reached their 8th birthday by January 1 of the current year PeeWee showmen must be accompanied by an AGJA member that is 16 or older and may borrow a calf from any AGJA member for the show.

ADULT SHOWMANSHIP

NEW this year! Adult Showmanship is an exciting new event to be held after PeeWee Showmanship where anyone can nominate their favorite “retired” showman present at the Junior Classic by paying the $20 nomination fee. To get out of participating, nominees may pay a $20 removal fee. This doesn’t mean you ’ re in the clear! Anyone can double their money to put your name back in the hat. The Sullivan Supply, Inc. Showmanship Contest winners will be the official judges, so prepare to WOW as competition will be stiff!

FACILITY INFO

STALL PANELS

STALLING INFORMATION

Stalls in the barns and in tie-outs will be pre-bedded with locally sourced, nonrecycled mulch.

Exhibitors may top-dress stalls with any additional bedding material. Stalling will be assigned by state and layouts arranged within state associations.

TIE-OUT INFORAMTION:

Tie-outs will be pre-bedded with a base layer of locally sources, non-recycled mulch

Exhibitors are welcome to top-dress tie-out bedding

There is no power available in tie-outs, so generators are encouraged if needed. Trailer tie-out will NOT be allowed.

SHOWRING WASHRACK

ALL-AROUND EXHIBITOR

The All-Around Exhibitor award is open to all exhibitors at the AGJA Classic. This is considered to be one of the highest honors given each year, and the prizes this year will be no different! The All-Around Exhibitor will receive a belt buckle sponsored by TJB Genetics, as well as 100% ownership of a heifer straight from the heart of the Boehler Genetics program in Nebraska! Make sure to check the full list of rules and ways to earn points under the “Contest Info” tab under the Junior Classic info at gelbvieh org/juniors

ALL-AROUND EXHIBITOR HEIFER, DONATED BY BOEHLER GELBVIEH, NEBRASKA

See this year ’ s All-Around Exhibitor heifer in the Nebraska stalls at Junior Classic with the Alber family!

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Rookie of the Year award is open to any junior or intermediate exhibitor that is participating in their very first AGJA Classic. The winner of the Rookie of the Year title wins a belt buckle sponsored by Welsh Land and Livestock. For a complete list of point-earning activities, see the “Contest Info” tab under the Junior Classic page at gelbvieh org/juniors

2023 All-Around Donation Heifer from Boehler Gelbvieh, Nebraska

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