Junior National

2023 Show Rules

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2024 AIJCA JUNIOR NATIONAL

June 23-28, 2024

Belton, TX

2023 Show Rules

2023 Contest Rules

Conference Booklet

Junior National Contest Results

AIJCF Scholarship Results

AIJCA Junior National Show Results

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2023 AIJCA JUNIOR NATIONAL

JULY 2-7, 2023

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Results:

2023 Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer & Percentage Heifer Shows

View Marked Show Program

2023 Owned Heifer Show

View Marked Show Program

All Junior National Backdrop and Candid photos available for free download thanks to Minnesota/Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois Planning Committee via Brodie Abney Photography.

View archived videos of shows July 5-7, 2023 via Show Barn Flix.

Hotel Blocks

LaQuinta by Wyndham
Belton – Temple South
229 West Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Call: 254-939-2772
Group Rate – Charolais Junior National:
$125 + tax
2 Queen Beds/King; ask for other types
Group Rate ends June 1, 2024
Walking Distance to Expo Center

Camping

Available at Bell County Expo Center

2023 Judges

Owned Heifer Show: Ty Bayer, Wisconsin
Bred & Owned Heifer and Bulls, Percentage Heifers and Steers: Will Coor, Ohio
Senior Showmanship: Ed Cody, Wisconsin & Bret Cody, Texas
Intermediate Showmanship: Ennis & Kip Wallace, Wisconsin
Junior Showmanship TBD Show Day
Team Fitting: Michael Brual, Grady Ruble & Zach Wangen

2023 Schedule of Events

Saturday, July 1

8 AM

Cattle Barns Open for Move-in – Earliest Arrival Move-in west side of Cattle Barn and Annex

Sunday, July 2

8:00 AM

Board Member Candidate Meeting - FFA Chapter Room
8 AM - 12 PM

Cattle Check-In - Cattle Barn Office
9 AM - 12 PM

Leadership Conference Check-In - MOBC
12:00 PM Noon

All Cattle must be on the grounds
1:30 PM

Adult, Chaperone and Advisor Meeting - MOBC
2:00 PM

Peer Mentor/Mentee Introductions – Covered Exercise Ring
4:00 PM

Group Pictures/State Pictures – Warner Coliseum
5:30 PM

Opening Ceremonies – Warner Coliseum
6:30 - 8 PM

Conference Welcome Dinner – Food Trucks
6:30 PM

Char Spangled Banner Kick Ball Tournament – Meet at Warner Coliseum

Monday, July 3

7:30–8 AM

Weigh Steers - Covered Exercise Ring
8:30 AM

AIJCA General Caucus Meeting followed by Area Meetings - Warner Coliseum
11:00 AM

Cook-Off Contest - MOBC
11:30 AM–1 PM

Char Spangled Lunch - Mentor/Mentee Get Together - MOBC
1:30 PM

Leadership Conference Keynote - Holly Hoffman - Warner Coliseum
3:00 PM

Quiz Bowl Contest - Starting Area: Warner Coliseum Competition Rooms: FFA Chapter Room & Compeer Arena
5:30 - 7 PM

Char Spangled Dinner - MOBC
6:00 PM

Miss Charolais USA Meet & Greet Dinner - MOBC
6 PM

Sure Champ Olympics - MOBC

Tuesday, July 4

8:00 AM

Prepared Speech, Impromptu Speech & Interview Contests - Starting Area: MOBC
10:30 AM

Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Clinic - Warner Coliseum
11:30 AM–1 PM

Char Spangled Lunch - MOBC
1:00 PM

Team Sales Contest
Intermediate Division, Junior Division
Senior Division follow completion of Senior Team Fitting
1:30 PM

Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Team Fitting Contest - Warner Coliseum
Senior Division, Intermediate Division, Junior Division
Evening on your own

Wednesday, July 5

8:00 AM

Weaver Livestock Showmanship Contest – Warner Coliseum
Senior and Intermediate Divisions followed by Junior Division and PeeWee Clinic
11:30 AM–1 PM

Char Spangled Lunch - MOBC
1:30 PM

Leadership Conference Session Breakouts
Raptor Center - – Coliseum for ages 12 and under
University of Minnesota Meat Lab - Meet in Coliseum Entryway for ages 13 and up
3:00 PM

Adult 9-Hole Golf Scramble - Como Park Golf Course
3:30 PM

Area Meetings and Director Elections - Warner Coliseum
4:30 PM

Char Spangled Snack and Talent Show - Warner Coliseum
Evening on your own

Thursday, July 6

8:00 AM

Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bull, Steer and Percentage Heifer Shows - Warner Coliseum
11:30 AM–1 PM

Char Spangled Lunch - MOBC
2:30 PM

Conference Awards Program - Warner Coliseum
3:00 PM

AIJCA Annual Membership Meeting - Warner Coliseum
6:30 PM

AIJCA Annual Award Banquet Dinner - North End Event
7:00 PM

AIJCA Annual Award Ceremony - North End Event Center

Friday, July 7

8:00 AM

Owned Heifer Show - Warner Coliseum
Cattle released at the conclusion of the show
11:30 AM–1 PM

Char Spangled Lunch - Concession Stand Ticket

Saturday, July 8

12 PM Noon

Cattle must be off the grounds

*Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change

*MOBC = Miracle of Birth Center

2023 Junior National Donations:

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

Planning Committee Co-Chairman:
Angela Bunker
Wisconsin Representative
608-633-7357
jacharolais@gmail.com

Planning Committee Co-Chairman:
Sydney Zehnder
Minnesota Representative
320-216-5307
sydneyzehnder@gmail.com

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