Junior National

2025 Show Rules

2025 Contest Rules

THE GREATEST SHOW

2025 AIJCA JUNIOR NATIONAL

JUNE 16-21, 2025

OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS

3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Early Registration/Ownership Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Late Registration/Ownership Deadline: Saturday, May 10, 2025
*Late fees apply

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Registration Forms Here

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2025 Schedule

Monday, June 16

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Board member candidate meeting
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cattle Check-In
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leadership Conference Check-In
12:00 PM

All Cattle must be on the grounds
12:30 PM

Peer Mentor/Mentee introductions
1:30 PM

Adult, Chaperone and Advisor Meeting
2:00 PM

Weaver Livestock Clinic lead by Kirk Stierwalt
4:30 PM

Group Picture/State Pictures
5:30 PM

Opening Ceremonies
6:30 PM

Conference Dinner and Carnival Night

Tuesday, June 17

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Weigh Steers
8:00 AM

Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech & Interview Contests
10:30 AM

Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Clinic
12:00 PM

The Greatest Show Lunch
1:00 PM

AIJCA General Caucus meeting followed by Area Meetings
3:00 PM

Cook-Off Contest
4:30 PM

Miss Charolais USA Meet & Greet
6:00 PM

Kickball Tournament
Evening on your own

Wednesday, June 18

8:00 AM

Sullivan Supply Showmanship Contest
Senior & Intermediate Divisions followed by Junior Division and PeeWee Clinic
12:00 PM

The Greatest Show Lunch
2:00 PM

Leadership Conference
3:00 PM

Adult 9-Hole Golf Scramble
4:00 PM

Area Meetings
5:30 PM

Quiz Bowl
Evening on your own

Thursday, June 19

8:00 AM

Phenotype & Genotype (P&G) Heifer Show
12:00 PM

The Greatest Show Lunch
12:45 PM

Team Sales Contest
1:30 PM

Weaver Livestock Team Fitting Contest
6:30 PM

The Greatest Show Dinner
6:30 PM

Talent/Skit Contest

Friday, June 20

8:00 AM

Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer, Percentage Heifer Shows
12:00 PM

The Greatest Show Lunch
3:00 PM

Conference Awards Program
4:00 PM

AIJCA Annual Membership Meeting
6:30 PM

AIJCA Annual Award Banquet Dinner
7:00 PM

AIJCA Annual Award Ceremony Banquet

Saturday, June 21

8:00 AM

Owned Heifer Show

Sunday, June 22

12:00 PM

Cattle must be off the grounds

*Tentative and Subject to Change

Hotel Blocks

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Springfield North
3050 North Kentwood
Springfield, MO 65803
Book online here: American-International Junior Charolais Association Booking Link
Call: 417-708-4699
(Select option 3 and use Block Code: AJC)
Group Rate:
$129/night + tax
Current Available Room Types:
Double Queens, Two Queen Suite or King
Group Name: AIJCA 2025 Junior National
Rate ends: Friday, May 2, 2025

Oasis Hotel & Convention Center
2546 N Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
Call: 417-866-5253
Group Rate:
$120/night + tax
Current Available Room Types:
Double Queens or King Rooms
Group rate ends Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Springhill Suites by Marriott
Springfield North
2025 E Kerr St
Springfield, MO 65803
Call: 417-351-6981
Group Rate:
$124/night + tax
Current Available Room Types:
Double Queen Suite or King Suite
Group Name:
2025 American Intl. Jr. Charolais Assn
Group rate ends Tuesday, May 27, 2025

CAMPING AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS

Reservations: $50/night
Contact Ozark Empire Fair and Request Camping Department: 417-833-2660
30 and 50 amp locations • Water & Sewer Hook-Ups Available, Dump Station On-site Sites are managed by Ozark Empire Fairgrounds first come, first serve.

2025 Judges

Owned Heifer Show: Brian Fox
Associate: Jeff Paulsen
Bred & Owned Heifer and Bulls, Percentage Heifers and Steers: Shane Bedwell
Phenotype & Genotype (P&G) Show: Parker Henley

2025 Junior National Donations:

Donate Online Here
Checks can be made payable to:
AIJCA
11700 NW Plaza Circle
Kansas City, MO 64153

Planning Committee Chairman:
Pam Hankins
417-861-7209
pamhankins917@gmail.com

Fundraising Chairman:
Jamie Dehan
913-544-6128
jamiedehan@gmail.com

AIJCA
Kaitlyn Chism
Cell: (515) 205-9704
Office: (816) 464-2474 ext 201
kchism@charolaisusa.com