Junior National

PARTY LIKE A ROCKCHAR

2024 AIJCA JUNIOR NATIONAL

JUNE 23-28, 2024

CADENCE BANK CENTER, BELTON, TX

301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513

FORMERLY KNOWN AS BELL COUNTY EXPO CENTER

2024 Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 22

  • 8 AM
    Cattle Barns Open for Move-in
  • 2 - 4 PM
    Cattle Check-In

Sunday, June 23

  • 8 - 8:30 AM
    Board Member Candidate Meeting
  • 8 AM - 12 PM
    Cattle Check-In
  • 9 AM - 12 PM
    Leadership Conference Check-In
  • 12 PM
    All Cattle must be on the grounds
  • 1:30 - 2 PM
    Adult, Chaperone and Advisor Meeting
  • 2 - 3 PM
    Peer Mentor/Mentee Introductions
  • 3:30 - 5 PM
    Leadership Conference Session
  • 5 - 6 PM
    Miss Charolais USA Meet & Greet
  • 6 PM
    Kickball Tournament
  • Evening on your own

Monday, June 24

  • 7:30 - 8 AM
    Weigh Steers
  • 8 - 9 AM
    AIJCA General Caucus Meeting followed by Area Meetings
  • 10 AM
    Cook-off Contest
  • 1 PM
    Quiz Bowl Contest
  • 4:30 PM
    Group Picture/State Pictures
  • 5:30 PM
    Opening Ceremonies
  • 6:30 - 7:30 PM
    Conference Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, June 25

  • 8 AM
    Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech & Interview Contests
  • 10:30 AM
    Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Clinic
  • 1:30 - 12:30 PM
    RockChar Lunch
  • 12:45 PM
    Team Sales Contest
  • 1:30 PM
    Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Team Fitting Contest
  • 6:30 - 9:30 PM
    Pool Party & RockChar Dinner

Wednesday, June 26

  • 8 AM
    Weaver Livestock Showmanship Contest - 2 Rings
  • 11:30 - 12:30 PM
    RockChar Lunch
  • 2 - 3 PM
    Leadership Conference Session
  • 3 PM
    Adult 9-Hole Golf Scramble
  • 3:30 - 4:30 PM
    Area Meetings and Director Elections
  • 5 PM
    Talent & Skit Contest
  • Evening on your own

Thursday, June 27

  • 8 AM
    Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer, and Percentage Heifer Shows
  • 11:30 - 12:30 PM
    RockChar Lunch
  • 3 PM
    Conference Awards Program
  • 4 PM
    AIJCA Annual Membership Meeting
  • 6:30 PM
    AIJCA Annual Award Banquet Dinner
  • 7 PM
    AIJCA Annual Award Ceremony

Friday, June 28 

  • 8 AM
    Owned Heifer Show
    Cattle released at the conclusion of the show
  • 11:30 - 12:30 PM
    RockChar Lunch

Saturday, June 29 

  • 12 PM
    Cattle must be off the grounds

*Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change

Hotel Blocks

LaQuinta by Wyndham Belton
Belton – Temple South

229 West Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Call: 254-939-2772
Group Rate:
$125 + tax
Current Available Room Types:
King Standards, King with Sofas, King Suites
with Sofa Sleepers
Group Rate ends June 1, 2024
Walking Distance to Expo Center

Holiday Inn Temple Belton
5247 S General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76052
Call: 254-778-5511 Block Code: CJN
Click here to Book Online!
Group Rate:
$125 + tax (15%) and service fee ($4.99)
Current Available Room Types:
2 Queens or King Rooms
Group rate ends June 10, 2024
Breakfast not included in pricing

Hampton Inn Temple
3816 South General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76503
Call: 254-770-5400
Group Rate:
$99 + tax
Current Available Room Types:
2 Queen Rooms
Group rate ends June 8, 2024

Residence Inn – Temple
4301 General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76052
Call: 254-773-8400
Click here to Book Online!
Group Rate:
$109 + tax and $4.19 parking/day
Current Available Room Types:
Studio King with Pullout
Group rate ends June 1, 2024

Holiday Inn Salado
1991 North Stagecoach Road
Salado, TX 76571
Call: 254-947-4004
Group Rate:
Sunday, June 23-Thursday, June 27: $120 + tax
Saturday, June 22 or Friday, June 28: $150 + tax
Current Available Room Types:
2 Queen Rooms • Block Code: CJN
* Ask about block rates for 2 Queen Suites
and 2 Queen Executive Rooms
Group rate ends May 22, 2024.

Camping

Camping Available On-site at Cadence Bank Center

All sites include electric (30 and/or 50 amp) and water hook-ups.

**Sewer dump is on-site near campsites.

Reserve your Campsite via AIJCA for $50/night.

2024 Judges

Owned Heifer Show: Tyler Cates, Indiana; Associate: Kyle Shoufler
Bred & Owned Heifer and Bulls, Percentage Heifers and Steers: Chris Cassady, Illinois
Senior Showmanship: Jennifer Ann & Andy Scasta, Texas
Intermediate Showmanship: Jennifer Parker, Texas

2024 Junior National Donations:
Donate Online Here
Checks can be made payable to:
AIJCA
11700 NW Plaza Circle
Kansas City, MO 64153
Planning Committee Co-Chairman:
Danni Lunsford Amos
936-715-5430
texasjuniorcharassociation@gmail.com
Planning Committee Co-Chairman:
Kennedy Caldwell
806-601-6678
American-International Charolais Association
11700 NW Plaza Circle  |  Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816-464-5977  |  Fax: 816-464-5759
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