2026 AGJA Good Life Junior Classic Official Premium Book by American Gelbvieh Association

American Gelbvieh Junior Association Leadership

AGJA Contact Information

Martha Moenning

Member & Youth Activities Coordinator

Office: 303-465-2333

Email: martha@gelbvieh.org

Website: www.gelbvieh.org

2025-2026 AGJA Advisors

Lori Maude

Tana Cooper

KC Youngblood

2025-2026 AGJA Board of Directors

Gentry Warner, President

Braxton Murray, Vice President

Teagan Butterfield, Vice President of Leadership

Madalynn Johnson, Treasurer

Isabel Lowe, Secretary

Cody Brown, Director

Corbin Lowe, Director

Lincoln Martin, Director

Justine Pope, Director

2025-2026 AGJA Ambassador

Hadlee Ketcherside

Lodging Information

Hotel blocks and camping options are available for the 2026 AGJA Good Life Junior Classic. More information can be found on the website. Visit the hotel tab at www.gelbvieh.org/juniors/agja-events/junior-classic

Please note the block cut-off dates for each hotel. Any questions can be directed Martha Moenning, martha@gelbvieh.org

• Ramada by Wyndham Midtown – Grand Island | AGJA Host Hotel

o Block Closes May 19, 2026

o Direct Block Booking Link Can Be Found on the AGA Website

o Hotel Phone: 308.384.1330

o Hotel Address: 2503 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE, 68801

• Boarders Inn and Suites- Grand Island

o Block Closes May 29, 2026

o Group Code: GELB

o Hotel Phone: 308.384.5150

o Hotel Address: 3333 Ramada Road Grand Island, NE 68801

• Grand Island Casino Resort

o Block Closes May 19, 2026

o Must Call to Make Reservation

o Hotel Phone: 380.675.6500

o Hotel Address: 777 E. Fonner Park Grand Island, NE 68801

• Camping Information

o $40 Per Night

o Fonner Park General Office Phone: 308.382.4515 ext. 213

o Visit https://www.fonnerpark.com/newpage

Deadlines for 2026 AGJA Good Life Junior Classic

ENTRY & OWNERSHIP DEADLINES

NEW! Cattle Ownership Deadline: May 15, 2026

NEW! Cattle Entry Deadline: May 15, 2026

NEW! Contest Entry Deadline: May 15, 2026

NEW! Cattle Substitution & Late Entry Deadline: May 22, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINES

AGJA Travel Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

AGJA Breeder of the Year Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

AGJA Junior Board Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

AGJA Ambassador Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

General Information

1. Exhibitor Age is determined as of January 1, 2026. Age division will be verified during contestant check-in on Sunday, June 21. Participants must notify AGA staff or AGJA Board of Directors of changes at check-in.

2. Participants will be assigned to one of the following agedivisions for all competitions:

• Senior (16-21 years of age)

• Intermediate (12-15 years of age)

• Junior (8-11 years of age)

3. Entry is open to AGJA members only. Make sure your membership dues and herd assessments are paid for 2026

4. AGJA members must uphold the standards outlined within the AGJA Code of Conduct

5. Members who do not meet the minimum age requirement to show cattle are eligible to participate in educational events (poster, photo, judging, sales talk, prepared speaking, creative writing). Competing for awards in those events will affect a member’s rookie status. When an under-age participant registers for these contests, please let us know whether you are competing for awards ornot.

6. Pending Registrations will not be accepted. All animals must have AMGV number on, or before the ownership/entry deadline above including late or substitution entries. No refunds will be given.

7. Animals must be transferred into the correct individual(s)/exhibitor(s) name no later than May 15, 2026.

8. The official cattle ownership deadline is May 15, 2026.

9. Animals must be exhibited by the AGJA member in which it was entered in all classes unless preapproved by an active AGJA Director and the AGA Member & Youth Activities Coordinator. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

10. Owned Show Ownership Rule: Animals may be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.

11. Bred and Owned Show Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.

12. Entry must be submitted online only by May 15, 2026. No refunds will be given for scratches or noshow entries

a. Entry fee is $70 per head.

b. Late entries will not be accepted past May 22, 2026 The late entry fee is $90 per head.

c. For an entry entered in the Bred and Owned Female Show, it is $20 more to add the Owned Female Show, for a total entry fee of $90

d. Additional stalls may be added for $50

13. Substitutions are due no later than May 22, 2026, accompanied by an official substitution form that can be found on the AGJA JuniorClassic webpage.

14. All animals entered are required to have an EID tag and the EID must be on the animal’s registration paper prior to the show. No other forms of permanent identification will be allowed during the checkin process. Animals that do not meet this requirement at check-in will be reviewed by the junior board.

15. All females six hundred and thirteen (613) days to eight hundred and fifty-five (855) days must be accompanied by a verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception to the rule will apply to a donor female that has produced fertile eggs in the previous twelve (12) months as verified in a written statement from a licensed veterinarian or has a natural calf at side.

16. Proof of satisfactory semen evaluation (within 90 days) for bulls twelve months of age or older at check-in must be submitted at the time of check-in.

17. All contests will be held at Grand Island Expo Events & Livestock at Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801

18. Bedding will be provided in the barn and for tie-outs with a hardwood mulch. No straw allowed in the barns or in tie-outs.

19. All trash must go into trash cans and not into manure piles.

20. Grass hay will be provided by Mike Taubenheim of Taubenheim Gelbvieh, for free to all exhibitors.

21. Active Junior members will abstain from possession, use, or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and illegal drugs on the premises of junior sanctioned events even if junior member is of legal age to do so. The first violation will result in a verbal warning. Consequences of future violations will be determined by the Junior Board and as directed by the AGJA Code of Conduct.

22. There shall be no loose or unattended dogs/pets on the Fonner Park grounds. All dogs must be always on a leash or in a cage Any dog deemed unruly will be asked to leave the grounds. Rule subjectto change based on premises policies. NO dogs are allowed in the Five Points Bank Arena ever.

23. No aerosol cans, paint cans, or pressurized cans of any sort will be allowed inside the Five Points Bank Arena under any circumstances! Anyone using them will be excused from the Arena.

24. No personal auxiliary vehicles such as golf carts, four wheelers or ATV’s will be allowed in any Fonner Park barns or buildings during the event. Additional auxiliary vehicle rules can be found under facility policies on the AGA website. If you are interested in renting a golf cart for the junior classic, contact martha@gelbvieh.org

25. The use of scooters, bikes, hoverboards, etc. is prohibited in barns and Five Points Bank Arena.

26. All attendees of the AGJA Junior Classic must abide by the rules and regulations set by the facility. Policies for Grand Island Expo Events & Livestock at Fonner Park can be found on the AGA website. Please reach

27. In all contests, except for Showmanship or designated otherwise, exhibitors must wear an official AGJA blue polo shirt.

28. Breakaway Rule: If an animal gets loose in the showring, an exhibitor will be given two chances to regain control of said animal during the same show day If the animal gets loose a third time, the animal will be asked to leave a class and return to their stalls, regardless of if the class has already been placed. Strike count restarts at the beginning of each day.

29. It is at the discretion of the AGA Member & Youth Activities Coordinator, AGA Staff Member, AGJA advisor and/or Judge present in the show ring to decide if an animal poses a danger and should be disqualified. Any animal deemed unmanageable during showmanship, or cattle show that poses a safety risk to exhibitors or other animals will be dismissed from the ring and returned to the stalls immediately.

30. If you will be delayed in arriving at the grounds on Sunday, June 21, 2026, please let the AGA Member & Youth Activities Coordinator (martha@gelbvieh.org) know. Arrangements can be made for late arrival due to extenuating circumstances.

31. NEW! All animals must remain on grounds until release (immediately following Friday show) unless granted permission in writing by AGA Member & Youth Activities Coordinator. Early dismissal requests must be received by 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24. Cattle and tack must be removed from the barn before midnight on Friday, June 26. Cattle are permitted to stay in tie-out Friday, June 26 overnight but must be off grounds by 8:00 AM Saturday, June 27.

32. Any substitutions made to contest teams must have all parties in question present to make a change. Changes must be made, and AGJA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator must be notified no later than 6:00 PM Sunday, June 21, 2026. It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to verify the correct individuals (within the proper age division) who are on the official contest sign-up sheet(s).

33. NEW! In the event a contest requires multiple judges per age division, it is up to the discretion of the AGJA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator, AGJA Board of Directors, and AGJA Advisors to implement a calibration for standardized scoring.

34. Exhibitors who need additional assistance with contests (such as reading, writing), may request assistance by informing show officials duringcheck-in.

35. The judge’s decision is final in allcontests.

36. All rules are at the discretion of the AGJA Board of Directors, AGJA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator, and AGJA Advisors

37. No nurse cows allowed on the fairgrounds.

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of, or access to, it’s programs, services or activities. Under this policy, a person with a disability is defined as “a person who has a physical or mental impairment that may limit one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment.”

AGJA Code of Conduct

1. The showing of an unethically fitted animal is prohibited. This includes the use of an artificial tail head or tail fin, artificial poll, or adding any hair or hair-like substance to the animal, excluding false tail switches. Any problems will be directed to the AGJA Board of Directors for a finaldecision.

2. In order to promote the good management of show cattle; exhibitors, their parents, and sponsors have a serious responsibility to properly use animal health aids (drugs), growth promotants, and any other approved materials with great care. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association discourages the off-label or extra-label use of anabolic steroids, diuretics, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or other drugs used on any animal entered for competition. Furthermore, the alteration, whether internal or external, of the conformation and structure through any products or material including gas, solid, and liquid or the removal or attachment of tissue surgically to an animal for the purpose of deception is prohibited. The Board of Directors reserves the right to have urine, blood, saliva, hair and/or other tissue tests run on any animals entered for competition. An exhibitor of an animal(s) producing a positive analysis of drugs, unapproved medication, or chemical residues will be disqualified and barred from future competition at all AGJA-sponsored events. If the animal tests positive for any of the above drugs or chemicals, the exhibitor will not receive any premium money for that animal and must accept the consequences without recourse against the AGA, AGJA, Board of Directors or event sponsors.

3. All grand champion and reserve champion entries may be parent-verified through DNA testing. DNA samples may be taken from all 2026 champions and reserve champions including Cow/Calf (Owned and Bred & Owned), Female (Owned and Bred & Owned), 3rd - 5th Females, Bred & Owned Bulls and Market Beef from both Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions immediately following the show.

4. Any violation of the AGJA Code of Ethics & Rules will result in review of the infraction by the AGJA Board of Directors, advisors, and/or an AGJA panel appointed by the Board of Directors to determine the severity of punishment, which may include automatic disqualification from the specific contest or the JuniorClassic.

5. AGJA members participating in any AGJA event, national show or regional show shall always exhibit acceptable conduct and sportsmanship. Unacceptable conduct includes reckless behavior that may affect the safety and health of other person and property as well as the liability of AGJA. In addition, foul language should be kept to a minimum if any at all. Any AGJA members found in violation of this rule may be subject to forfeit winnings and entries or other penalties up to the board. AGA staff advisors or AGJA board may disqualify AGJA members in violation of the rule. All procedures will happen in a timely matter. An appeal panel consisting of but not exclusive to a representative of each party and AGA legal counsel, a representative of the AGA board, and a representative of the AGJA board as well as AGJA advisor will be in place if members in violation of the rule should wish to appeal thedecision.

6. The drenching, pumping or any other artificial filling method of any animal at any time for any reason during an AGJA sanctioned show immediately disqualifies that animal from showing in either conformation or showmanship classes. An animal may be drenched or pumped for medical reasons at the approval of the vet on call; knowing that above disqualification rulemay apply.

The AGJA Rules and By-Laws govern all AGJA-sponsored activities. Please make sure to read them carefully. Request a copy from the American Gelbvieh Association office if you do not have a copy of the current AGJA Rules & By-Laws. American Gelbvieh Junior Association, 1001 S 70th Street, Suite 215, Lincoln, NE 68510. Email: martha@gelbvieh.org; or call 303-4652333.

AGJA Protest Policy

1. In the event of a protest ($150 Deposit), theAGJA Executive Committee,AGJA Advisors and AGJA Member and Youth Activities Coordinator will investigate the protest to resolve prior to start of the show.

2. If the protest is not resolved or withdrawn prior to the start of the show, the AGJA Member and Youth ActivitiesCoordinator will advise the judge to select an alternate animal to follow the protested animal throughout theshow.

3. A hair sample of the protested animal will be taken and processed. If the protest is sustained the protested animal will be disqualified and lose all premiums and awards. The alternate animal will be awarded premiums and awards.

4. Protests, if not made prior to show, must be made no later than 30 minutes following the selection of Grand Champion Female/Bull the day the animal is exhibited.

5. If parent DNA is required to resolve the protest, DNA sample will be submitted and postmarked 7 days following show day.

6. If the protest is not sustained the $150 deposit accompanying the protest will be forfeited.

7. The protested animal’s pictures and results will be withheld from publication until the protest is resolved.

8. Additional punishment will be at the AGJA Board of Directors discretion and may include banishment from future AGJA sanctioned shows.

Health Regulations

(Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition)

All animals traveling to the 2026 AGJA Good Life Junior Classic must have a certificate of veterinary inspection from a licensed veterinarian. Please contact your vet early to establish health requirements and to allow time for testing if necessary.

• CVI (Health Certificate)

• Official Individual Identification accepted by Nebraska (one of the following):

o EID (Required by AGA, see General Information Rules)

o NUES Tag if applied before November 5, 2024

o Breed registry tattoo (copy of registration papers must accompany the CVI for tattoos)

• If show animals are returning to state of origin, the statement "returning to state of origin" can be placed on the CVI rather than a trich test or statement. If they are not returning to state of origin, Trichomoniasis Testing or Statements for Males and Trichomoniasis Testing or Statements for Females is required.

• If your state currently has Vesicular Stomatitis, please call Nebraska Department of Agriculture for additional requirements at 402-471-2351 option 1.

• Females must show proof of pregnancy (see General Information Rules).

• Bulls 12 months or older must show proof of proper semen evaluation (see General Information Rules)

Animal(s) must meet requirements for import into Nebraska If you are in doubt as to specific requirements, contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 402-471-2351.

Destination to be written on the CVI (your vet will need this address) is Grand Island Expo Events and Livestock at Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801

State Challenge Cup

The State Challenge Cup rewards the state that has the most member participation in events throughout the week of the Junior Classic. State Challenge Cup winners will be announced at the banquet on Friday, June 26, 2026.

State Challenge Cup divisions:

• Division A – States with 10 members and less participating at the JuniorClassic.

• Division B – States with 11 members or more participating at the Junior Classic.

The

team

Variable total points possible for Champion Fitting Team and Reserve Fitting Team. Each team member will contribute four points for Champion Fitting Team meaning a team of three will each contribute four points, making the total 12. A team with four will contribute four points each, making the total 16. Each team member will contribute two points for the Reserve Fitting Team, meaning a team of three would contribute six points toward the total, and a team of four would contribute 8 total points. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken based on the percentage of members present from that state that voted during the election on Wednesday.

The following points are awarded based on individual participants in the following contests:

1 point for each animal exhibited. 1 point for each participant in each of the following contests:

• Showmanship

• Sales Talk

• Poster

• Judging Contest

• Creative Writing

• Video

• Skill-a-Thon

• Team Fitting

• Graphic Design

• Quiz Bowl

• Photography

• Ag Podcast

• Prepared Speaking

All-Around Champion & Rookie of the Year

All-Around Champion is open to ALL participants in the 2026 AGJA Good Life Junior Classic. Rookie of the Year is open to Junior and Intermediate AGJA members only participating in their first AGJA Classic The recipients will be selected according to the following point system:

• Exhibiting one or more animals = 10 points.

• One point for every 10 tickets sold for the AGJA Heifer Donation provided by Beastrom Ranch that was raffled off during the 2026 AGA National Show at Cattlemen’s Congress in January

• An exhibitor cannot exceed 10 points for this division.

• Ticket sale points are only tabulated for All-Around Champion.

• Ticket sale points do not count toward total points for Rookie of the Year.

• Participation in Quiz Bowl, Poster, Photo, Creative Writing, Video, Team Fitting, Graphic Design, and Ag Podcast = 2Points/contest

For placing in the top 10 in any age division for the following: Showmanship, Judging, Prepared Speaking, Sales Talk, and Skill-a-Thon, the contestants will receive:

1st Place = 10 Points

2nd Place = 9 Points

3rd Place = 8 Points

4th Place = 7 Points

5th Place = 6 Points

6th Place = 5 Points

7th Place = 4 Points

8th Place = 3 Points

9th Place = 2 Points

10th Place = 1 Point

Ties in the Top 10 for the Rookie competitions, as well as the All-Around Exhibitor will be broken by the tied individuals’ placings in specified contests. Those contests, in the order they will be used for tiebreakers: Judging Contest, Prepared Speaking, and Showmanship. If the tied individuals have identical rankings in all three contests, a tie will officially be declared, and identical awards will be presented to the tied individuals. Ties within contests not listed in the prior statement will be broken at the discretion of the judge. Rookie of the Year Winner receives a belt buckle. All-Around Winner receives a belt buckle and a heifer donated by Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. (Members may win the heifer more than once.)

State Herdsmanship

States are judged on the neatness of their respective stalling areas, including tack and bedding. All members should also interact in a positive and friendly manner with other junior members and adults. Herdsmanship champions earn 10 points toward the State Challenge Cup. Two state champion herdsmanship awards will be given - one to states with 10 head or less and one for states with 11 head or more. Judging by an anonymous panel will begin on Monday, June 22, 2026, and be completed no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026

AGJA Silent Auction

Earn State Challenge Cup Points by donating an item to the AGJA Silent Auction. The AGJA is asking for individuals or states to donate items for a Silent Auction. This Silent Auction will be held during the week with the final bids to be taken during the show on Friday, June 26, 2026. Do not limit your imagination to only cattle-related items, think outside the box. The AGJA Silent Auction benefits American Gelbvieh Junior programs. Contact Martha Moenning, martha@gelbvieh.org, or any AGJA Director for more information on the AGJA Silent Auction. We need your help and donated items to make the Silent Auction a success. Please bring items to check-in on Sunday, June 21, or to the show office by 9 a.m. Monday, June 22. You must designate which is the official lot for the state junior association when it is turned in. Each state will earn 1 additional point for every $50 their state delegated item raises.

AGJA Community Service Project

Collect aluminum can tabs for the AGJA Community Service Project. The three states that collect the most can tabs (as measured by weight) will earn State Challenge Cup points. Can tabs need to be turned in by 9:00 AM Tuesday, June 23, to the show office. Proceeds from can tabs will be donated to a charitable organization as selected by the AGJA Board of Directors. Contact Martha Moenning, martha@gelbvieh.org, with any questions

Contest & Application Submission Information

The AGJA REQUIRES electronic submissions for AGJA Board of Director applications, ambassador portfolios, and the following contests: ag podcast, creative writing, graphic design, photography, prepared public speaking, and video. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

1. Please name all submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name). You may abbreviate contest names (AP- Ag Podcast, CW- Creative Writing, DesignGraphic Design, Photo- Photography, PPS- Prepared Public Speaking, and Vid- Video) a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.CW.MMoennning.pdf

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender

5. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Agriculture Podcast

The objective of this event is intended to encourage understanding and create an interest in the field of broadcast journalism, while promoting the cattle industry. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Topics

Junior: What ways can you prepare for a show in the months, weeks and days before the show?

Intermediate: Discuss ways that beef producers care for the environment.

Senior: What strategies and data could be used to promote Gelbvieh influence to commercial producers?

Rules

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant; an active AGJA member.

2. Entries will be judged in three age divisions according to AGJA rules: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior and are limited to one entry per AGJA member.

3. Recording can be done on any device that will record your voice, if it can be emailed.

4. NEW! Podcast guests are allowed.

5. Segment must be between 4 – 6 minutes in length.

• Under 4 minutes or over 6 minutes will result in ½ point deduction per second

6. Contestants must introduce themselves by name along with their podcast title.

7. An opening and closing should be provided within the broadcast.

8. Layout example:

• Opening (20 seconds)

• Main Content

• Closing (15-20 seconds)

Optional for Intermediate and Senior Only:

1. Include a 20-30 second commercial within the time given of the broadcast.

2. No advertisement of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages will be accepted.

Submission Instructions

1. Please name submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name).

a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.AP.MMoennning.pdf

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender

5. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Creative Writing Contest

Each year the AGJA holds a creative writing contest in conjunction with the annual junior classic. A first and second place winner in each age division will be chosen. The winner from each division will have their winning entry published in Gelbvieh World magazine. All submissions must be sent electronically in a PDF Format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Topics

Junior: (300-500-word limit) Topic: You were just given a $100,000 grant to start your own Gelbvieh and Balancer® herd. What will your purchases be? What are your selection criteria for purchasing bulls or females? Explain how you will manage your herd to make it profitable.

Intermediate: (600–800-word limit) Topic: The United States Department of Health and Human Services along with the United States Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The guidelines emphasize prioritizing protein at every meal. How will these new guidelines continue to keep beef at the center of the plate and how do you foresee these new dietary guidelines influencing the beef market?

Senior: (800–1000-word limit) Topic: The United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) released new data stating that Gelbvieh-influenced females are the only Bos taurus females to have a maternal weaning weight advantage. This advantage equals an additional 22.7 pounds per calf at weaning. How can you use this data along with previous USMARC data to solidify Gelbvieh as the maternal breed of choice?

Rules

1. Essays will be judged on content and grammar.

2. Entries should be informative and, if appropriate, entertaining.

3. It should be the writer’s purpose to create an entry that would be suitable for printing in Gelbvieh World.

4. The cover page should include the junior member’s name, address, phone number, age division, birth date and AGJA member number

5. No mention of the contestant’s name should be on any of the other pages.

6. All pages should be numbered.

Submission Instructions

1. Please name submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name). You may abbreviate contest names (CW- Creative Writing) a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.CW.MMoennning.pdf

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender.

5. All submissions must be sent electronically in a PDF Format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Graphic Design Contest

The objective of the Graphic Design contest is for AGJA members to embrace the use of new media and technology. Each age division has a different theme their graphic design entry. All submissions must be sent electronically in PDF Format in color via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Topics

Junior Division Topic: Promote the 2027 Heifer Raffle Fundraiser.

Intermediate Division Topic: Promote the 2027 AGJA Travel Scholarships

Senior Division Topic: Promote the 2026 Gelbvieh Genetics Guide to commercial producers to encourage them to utilize Gelbvieh genetics in their crossbreeding programs.

Rules

1. All work must be the original work of the contestant.

2. You can use your own photos, or there is a photo and information library available on gelbvieh.org/juniors/contestresources

3. Entries are limited to one entry per AGJAmember.

4. The entry must be created using computer technology. Contestants may use any software availableto design the theme.

5. Selection of winners does not guarantee that the winner’s theme will be used; however, all entries will be eligible for modification or use. The intent of the contest is to use technology.

Submission Instructions

1. Please name all submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name).

a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.Design.MMoennning.pdf

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender

5. All submissions must be sent electronically in color in PDF Format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Photography Contest

The photography contest allows AGJA members to become familiar with the art of photography and to experiment with different lighting, angles, and subjects. All submissions must be sent electronically in a JPEG or PNG format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026

Rules

1. All entries must be submitted electronically. No entries will be accepted via print in the mail or at contest checkin during the Classic.

2. Exhibitors must save their photos in a JPEG or PNG file format

a. Champion Senior, Intermediate and Junior photos will be running for the Editor’s Choice award, which may be used as the cover photo for the 2027 AGJA Calendar.

3. Gelbvieh cattle or Gelbvieh-influenced cattle must appear in each photo.

4. Photos may be color or black and white. Sepia toned pictures are considered color photos. Photosmust be saved at a high-quality setting, not low resolution

5. Photos must be taken by thecontestant - an active AGJA member.

6. You may not enter a photo that has been entered in a previous junior classic photocontest.

7. No more than three entries per exhibitor.

8. It is the judge’s discretion to comment onentries.

9. By entering the photography contest, AGJA members agree to allow the AGA and AGJA to use their photo to promote the Gelbvieh breed in print and digital campaigns.

10. NEW! Photography contestants should bring a Matted 8x10 printed copy of their photography entries with contestant name and age division listed on the front of the matte to contest check-in. The printed copies will be available for viewing and for DISPLAY USE ONLY during the 2026 Junior Classic.

Submission Instructions

1. Please name all submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name).

a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.Photo1.MMoennning.png

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender.

5. All submissions must be sent electronically in JPEG or PNG Format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Prepared Speaking Contest

Prepared Speaking challenges AGJA members to increase their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry by composing a speech on an assigned topic and presenting it to the judges. Contestants must submit a pre-recorded video of their speech electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026

Topics

Junior: 2-4 minutes. Topic: Why is beef important for a healthy diet?

Intermediate: 4-6 minutes. Topic: How are increasing risks such as new world screwworm changing the way the beef industry manages health, imports, and herd protection?

Senior: 6-8 minutes. Topic: The American Gelbvieh Association released 3 new indexes and 4 new EPDs in 2025. How can these be used as selection tools for cattle producers?

Rules

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn

2. Contestants must submit a video recording of the speech by May 15, 2026 as part of the preliminary competition

3. The top 15 within each age division will be notified and are eligible to compete during the Prepared Speaking finals at the Junior Classic in front of a judge.

4. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist the contestant in keeping track oftime.

5. For the speech time limit, 1 point will be taken off the speaker’s score for every 10 seconds under/over.

6. The judges will be allotted 2-3 minutes for questions in each division if theychoose.

7. No audio or visual aids are allowed during the speech presentation. Example: Posters, PowerPoint, Video, etc.

8. Notecards and/or written speeches are allowed. It will be at the judge’s discretion as to whether he/she chooses to deduct points for the use of written assistance by the exhibitor.

9. In the event of a tie not broken by the official contest judge, the higher scoring contestant in the “Presentation Scores” category will be the winner. Ties in the “Presentation Scores” category will be broken by “Subject Matter.”

10. Final speech orders for each age division will be assigned prior to the contest and posted for review. Please report promptly for your speech. If you miss your assigned spot in the order, you will automatically be moved to the end of the order for your respective age division. If you miss your second speech time, you will automatically be disqualified.

Submission Instructions

1. Please name all submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name).

a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.PPS.MMoennning.mov

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender.

5. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

Video Contest

This contest is meant to challenge AGJA members to embrace new technology that will enhance their own programs while providing AGA an opportunity to utilize these videos to share with Gelbvieh breeders. All submissions must be sent electronically in an AVI, MOV, MPG, or WMV format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026

Rules

1. All submissions must be sent electronically to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by May 15, 2026

2. No minimum time limit

3. Videos may not exceed the following maximum time limits:

• Junior: No more than 1 minute

• Intermediate: No more than 2 minutes

• Senior: No more than 3 minutes

4. Mention “Gelbvieh” or “Balancer” in your video. Videos may be promotional, informative, or how-to (such as how to take measurements, how to properly tattoo, how to vaccinate properly, or even how to use the AGA Online Registry System to submit data.).

5. Must be submitted in AVI, MOV, MPG, or WMV format.

6. Submissions must not incorporate or include anything that violates any law or copyright, trademark, publicity right, privacy right or any other right of any third party.

7. Each submission must be original and created entirely by the entrant

8. Submissions may include materials which are in the public domain or for which you have obtained prior written permission or clearance of the owner.

9. Videos will be judged on creativity, message clarity/relevance, and promotional effectiveness/educational value

Submission Instructions

1. Please name all submitted files in the following way (Age Division (Jr/Int/Sr), Contest, First Initial, Last Name).

a. Example of a properly titled file: Jr.Vid.MMoennning.mov

2. List the Age Division, Contest, and First Initial, Last Name in the Subject Line of the email.

3. Include the Age Division, Contest, Member First and Last Name, and Membership Number in the body of the email.

4. If files are too large, please use Dropbox or a similar large file sender

5. All submissions must be sent electronically in a AVI, MOV, MPG, or WMV format via email to gelbviehjuniors@gmail.com by 11:59 PM CST on May 15, 2026.

What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection provided for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, graphic, and audiovisual creations. “Copyright” literally means the right to copy but has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to copyright owners for protection of their work.

What is copyright infringement? Copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, disturbed, preformed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without permission of the copyright owner.

Posting copyright-infringing content can lead to the termination of your account, and possibly monetary damages if a copyright owner decides to take legal action (this is serious you can get sued.) Below are some guidelines to help you determine whether your video is eligible or whether it infringes someone else’s copyright:

***Be careful to make sure your video does not infringe on copyrights. Check our link on the AGJA Contest Resources web page for more information.

How to make sure your video does not infringe on someone else’s copyright:

The way to ensure that your video doesn’t infringe someone else’s copyright is to use your skills and imagination to create something completely original. If it is all yours, you never have to worry about the copyright - you own it. Make sure to follow the other guidelines in terms of use.

Be sure that all components of your video are your original creation - even the audio portion. For example, if you use an audio track of a sound recording owned by a record label without that record label’s permission, your video may be infringing the copyrights of others and may be subject to removal.

YouTube offers a library of authorized music to liven up your video.

• YouTube offers non-copyright music using their Audio Swap feature which can be used afteryou upload your video and select“Edit”.

• Other non-copyright music can easily be found online using a web search for “non-copyright music” An example of a site with non-copyrightmusic is http://freeplaymusic.com/

Poster Contest

The poster contest encourages members to use their imagination and creativity to promote the Gelbvieh breed. Posters must be turned in during the contest check-in. If a member cannot attend the Classic, posters may also be mailed to: American Gelbvieh Junior Association, 1001 S 70th Street, Suite 215, Lincoln, NE 68510 and must be postmarked by May 22, 2026

Rules

1. Poster board (22”x28”) or foam core board (20”x30”) may be used. Any color of board is acceptable. Dimensions cannot be larger or smaller than what is listed.

2. The theme for the poster is to promote Gelbvieh or Balancer cattle. The member must include 2026 or state of the classic site in the design of his or her poster.

3. One poster per AGJA member. Only AGJA members may entera poster.

4. Posters cannot contain any electrical components. No exceptions.

5. The judges will not be allowed to touch the posters in any way. Movable parts onthe poster may not be effective for thisreason.

6. You may use paints, pens, watercolors, pictures from publications, glitter, stick-on letters, photos,coloredpaper, and other types of flat or media.

7. Media cannot protrude more than ½ inch from the front ofthe board.

8. Posters should not be designed on the computer, printed, and transferred onto the poster board. Such methods for this contest may not be judged at the discretion of the contestjudge.

Submission Instructions

1. Poster’s must be submitted at the junior classic during contest check-in on Sunday, June 21

2. The individuals Age Division, First and Last Name, and Member Number must be clearly identifiable on the back of the poster.

Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest

The team fitting contest showcases the cattle fitting skills of AGJA members. The teams are evaluated on their teamwork, the effective use of fitting products, safety, and the overall final presentation of the animal. Seniors will compete in a separate division as pairs, while Intermediate and Junior members will form teams of three to four members AGJA members should be completing work as a team to showcase their skills. Coaching from the sidelines by parents, family, friends, other AGJA members, etc. is not allowed and may result in a disqualification of the team.

Rules

1. NEW! No dress code for Team Fitting A state issued t-shirt should be worn.

2. Each team will begin with a clean, dry animal that has beenclipped.

3. Senior teams will have two members, both 16-21 years of age as of January 1, 2026.

4. Intermediate and Junior teams will have at least three team members and not more than four. The team can have no more than two intermediate members (12-15 years of age as of January 1). At least one member needs to be a junior member (8 to 11 years of age as of January 1.)

5. Teams must be entered by the completion of check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026

6. Junior and Intermediate teams will have 30 minutes, and Senior teams will have 45 minutes to fit their animal. Teams will be given 30 minutes, 20 minutes, 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 2 minutes, and 30 second warnings.

7. Once time has been called, all teams must cease working on their animals. If fitting is continued after time is called, the team will be disqualified. The teams will be allowed afinal comb-through of their animal once they have arrived at the show ring and prior to the judge’s final evaluation.

8. The judges may then take 15-20 minutes to askquestions

Judging Contest

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.

2. Participation in this contest is open to all AGJA members.

3. Each team is comprised of four members with each of their scores counting towards the overall team score. Each member is also competing for individual awards.

4. State teams must be filled before teams of mixed states will be formed in each division.

5. Teams must be entered by the completion of check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

6. There will be up to six classes consisting of breeding females, bulls, and/or market animals. Data may be provided at the discretion of the officials to assist contestants in the placing of classes.

7. Classes may be presented haltered and/or loose.

8. One class will be designated as a questions class for the junior and intermediate divisions. A second class will be designated as an oral reasons class for the intermediate and senior divisions. Seniors will have two additional classes designated at reasons classes for a total of three reasons classes.

• Ties in the junior division will be broken using the highest total questions score.

• Ties in the intermediate and senior division will be broken on cumulative reasons score.

Sales Talk

The junior sales talk utilizes a live setting complete with an animal and the potential buyers. This contest evaluates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the contestant. The sales talk is meant to be an informal interaction between the contestant and the judge.

JUNIOR DIVISION

Participants may use their own animal, or an animal being exhibited by another AGJA member at the time assigned. Juniors will be assigned heats to avoid congestion in the contest area. Juniors will not utilize scenarios.

INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR DIVISION

Intermediate and senior contestants will utilize a scenario provided prior to the start of the contest. Participants will be given 10 minutes to evaluate four Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-influenced animals in the arena when Sales Talk begins For example, a buyer is interested in purchasing replacement females for his Balancer program. He retains ownership of his calves through the feedlot.

After the evaluation period, the contestant should select the animal(s) that best fit the buyer’s scenario. This contest simulates an actual sales talk given to the potential buyers by the contestant. Contestants will meet the buyer (judge) and present him/her with a sales pitch on the animal(s) they chose. The contestant also needs to be prepared to answer questions the buyer may have about any of their choices

Rules

1. Official AGJA blue polos must be worn.

2. Contestants must be entered by the completion of check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

3. Presentations will be up to 7 minutes. A timekeeper will use flash cards to assist AGJA members. Contestants will be stopped at 7 minutes and will be allowed to finish theirsentence. Total presentation and question time must not exceed 7minutes.

4. Junior Division contestants must compete on theirown. A fellow AGJA member may hold the contestant’s calf being used for their sales talk. The secondary AGJA member may not contribute to the conversation between the competing Junior and the buyer(s).

5. Intermediate Division scenarios willbe given during the contest check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The scenario will be used during thecontest.

6. Senior Division contestants will be provided with performance data in addition to a scenario five minutes prior to the 15-minuteevaluation period. No senior scenarios will be distributed during check-in.

Quiz Bowl Contest

This contest allows teams of four to compare their knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry against other teams.

Rules

1. Official AGJA blue polos must beworn.

2. Each team must consist of four members with an appointed team captain.

3. Teams can be made up of members from differentstates.

4. If a team is made up of members from more than one state, points awarded for the StateChallenge Cup will be pro-rated according to the number of team members from each state.

5. Teams must be entered by the completion of check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

6. Senior teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 21, intermediate teams may have team members between the ages of 8 and 15, and junior teams must consist of AGJA members between the ages of 8 and 11. All ages are based on age as of January1 of the current year.

7. All questions may be taken from the official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements, except for the Senior Quiz Bowl Final questions, which may consist of questions concerning general knowledge related to beef production. The official AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements can be downloaded from the junior page on the AGA website. The 2026 AGJA Quiz Bowl Statements have several updates.

8. Participants must be recognized by the moderator before answering a question. Answering a question by giving a response before being recognized by the moderator will result in a penalty of forfeiting the question/answer and allowing the other team to answer the question.

Rules for Each Match

1. The team captains should be seated in the chairs closest to themoderator.

2. There will be a total of 12 questions per match (4 head-to-head, 2 team, and 6 toss-up questions). Additional toss-up questions may be asked to break a tie. Questions will be asked until the tie is broken.

3. The first four questions will be head-to-head. The first question is asked to the team captains. Whichever captain buzzes in first may answer the question. The individual has 10 seconds to correctly answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, the question will be repeated, and the other team captain may answer the question. This process is repeated with the next three members of each team. The correct answers are worth 10 points.

4. The team that is in the lead at the end of the head-to-head (or the team first in the alphabet in case of a tie) receives the first team question worth 15 points. Teams will be provided with pencils and blank paper for these team questions only. Once the question is read, the team members may converse about the answer. The team has 60 seconds to discuss before answering. At the end of 60 seconds the teams must begin their answer. The team must designate one team member to answer the question. Once the person has started to give the answer there will be no talking from other team members. If another team member speaks, then the team forfeits the question to the other team, who then has a chance to answer the question. If the first team gives an incorrect answer, then the second team also has a chance to answer.

5. The next six questions are toss-up questions. The individual that buzzes in first may answer the question. If that individual gives an incorrect answer, the question will be repeated, and a member of the other team may buzz in to answer the question. Individuals have 10 seconds to answer a question once recognized by the moderator. Toss-up questions are worth 10points.

6. After six toss-up questions, the final team question will be read to the team that did not have the first opportunity on the first team question. The same rules apply for this team question as the first one given in the match.

7. The moderator and the official judge have the discretion to accept the answer given as correct or complete. The same protocol will be followed for each match within a division. If any modifications are made to these rules or a time limit changed for a question, it will be announced prior to the reading of the question.

8. The AGJA Board of Directors and Advisors will determine the brackets for the preliminaries through a random drawing. This is not a double elimination competition. Depending on the number of teams in a division, a roundrobin competition may be used to determine the final two teams for the division.

9. Awards will be presented to the Champion and Reserve Champion teams in each division.

Skill-a-Thon Contest

The AGJA Skill-a-Thon contest tests contestant knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed, AGA registry, general beef knowledge and practical hands-on experience with beef cattle.

Rules

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. The contest will consist of a written test and a presentation of the questions along with stationsfor identification. Contestants will receive points for accuracy of hands-on element(s).

3. Contestants will be given only one warning if they are found talking during the contest. If the contestant is found in violation a second time their test will be collected, and a disqualification will be administered.

4. Contestants will be divided by age group and take the test with the according age group.

5. Separate written tests will be given for each age division with an increasing degree ofdifficulty.

6. Test Topics may include:

• Registration Paper Identification: Includes items such as identification of birth weight, sire, dam, transfer fields, etc.

• EPDs (matching ordefinition)

• Feed Identification: Identify common feed stuffs for beefcattle.

• Tool Identification: Identify commonly used beef tools such as specific types ofdehorners, castrators, syringes, show equipment, etc.

• Meat Cut Identification: Identify retail cuts ofbeef.

7. A study guide will be available to exhibitors under the Juniors tab at www.gelbvieh.org

8. Two participation points will be given to all participants as well as individual placing pointstoward the AllAround award.

9. Ties will be broken starting with hands-on activity score, followed by ID, Matching, and Short Answer.

Mentoring Program

The AGJA Mentoring Program is aimed at providing a go-to contact for those new to a junior classic. This is a great way to learn about the week’s events and meet new people. Participation is strongly encouraged

Mentor Guidelines

1. Mentors must sign up during the contest check-in held Sunday, June 21, 2026

2. Mentors must have attended three or more junior classicevents.

3. Mentors must be in the intermediate or seniordivision.

4. Mentors must be willing to meet daily with their protégé and the protégé’s family.

5. Mentors must be knowledgeable about contests andevents.

Protégé Guidelines

1. Protégé’s can be any age and be first or second-time attendees.

AGJA Board of Director Applicants

AGJA members interested in working for the future of the Gelbvieh breed and improving their own leadership skills are encouraged to run for the AGJA Board of Directors. There will be 4 two-year terms open on the ninemember Board for the 2026-2027 year.

Rules

1. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of January 1, 2026, and may not have reached his/her 20th birthday as of January 1, 2026

2. Only active, dues paying members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association are eligible to apply.

3. Applicants must submit a complete Board of Directors application packet to the AGA office electronically no later than May 15, 2026 Applications are available on the website.

4. Candidates who are nominated from the floor duringtheopeningceremonyheldon Sunday,June 21, 2026, must complete a board application and submit it electronically to martha@gelbvieh.org by noon Monday, June 22, 2026

5. Allcandidates willcomplete a brief public interviewwith the current Junior Board held during Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, June 21, 2026

6. Campaigning is limited to one (1) poster and verbal communication only. No stickers, giveaway items, buttons, etc. will be permitted.

• Poster must follow size/dimension rules as Poster Contest and include the following:

• Photo of Candidate

• Hometown and State

• Hobbies & Interests

• Why do you want to run for the Board?

• What goals do you have for the future of the AGJA?

7. Each candidate must prepare a 2-5-minute speech to be presentedduringthe AGJA Annual Meeting. The official election will take place followingcandidate speeches. The results will be announced before the conclusion of the AGJA Junior Classic.

8. Current and newly elected AGJA Directors are required to attend the National Gelbvieh Show and Sale, other major shows as requested, a Fall and Spring AGJA board meeting, participate in conference calls or zoom meetings as needed as well as other meetings deemed necessary by the AGJA Board of Directors.

9. Any violation of these rules will result in consequences determined by the current junior board of directors with advisement from the Member & Youth Activities Coordinator and acting AGJA Advisors.

10. In the case of a vacancy if all open spots are not filled, there will be a special election heldto fill the 1-year term at the annual meeting.

• Applicants for the one-year term must be between the ages 16 – 21 as of January 1 of the current year.

11. AGJA Board of Director candidates are encouraged to review and familiarize themselveswith the AGJA Rules and Bylaws.

12. AGJA Board members are limited to participating in two (2) on-site contests during Junior Classic, excluding the cattle shows and showmanship contest.

13. All candidates must be present to run for a position on the AGJA Board.

Please contact Member & Youth Activities Coordinator, Martha Moenning, at martha@gelbvieh.org with questions.

Ambassador Program

The AGJA Ambassador Program encourages youth involvement in the breed’s activities. The young men and women who serve as the Ambassador represent the AGJA at Gelbvieh functions throughout the year. This program is offered to any active AGJA Member between the ages of 8 and 21 as of January 1, 2026 AGJA members may hold the title of Ambassador once per age division, with a maximum of three years of eligibility. The ambassador receives a belt buckle The AGJA will provide a stipend for travel. For more information on this contact Member & Youth Activities Coordinator, Martha Moenning, martha@gelbvieh.org

The candidates will be judged on their notebook, an oral interview, a speech given at the AGJA Annual Meeting, and overall conduct during the Classic. A committee will be appointed to conduct the interviews and select the AGJA Ambassador. Ambassador candidates do not receive points toward the All-Around or Rookie competition for running.

Applications

1. Ambassador notebooks must be emailed to the Member & Youth Activities Coordinator at martha@gelbvieh.org by 11:59 P.M. CST on May 15, 2026

2. Notebooks should follow this format:

a) Cover Page (must include a recent photo of the applicant).

b) Page 1: Include your name, address, phone number, age, grade, school, and your parents’ names and signatures.

c) Page 2 (may be more than one page ifneeded): List your activities, awards, offices held, and other information for the following groups: AGJA, 4-H, FFA, school, and otherorganizations.

d) Page 3: 300-500-word essay on your background and experiences with the Gelbvieh breed.

e) Page 4 (may use more than one page if needed): Pictures, clippings, and related materials showing your involvement in the Gelbvieh breed.

Additional Information

1. The speech given during the Annual Meeting should be two to five minutes in length with information about your background, involvement in the Gelbvieh breed, and why you want to be an AGJA Ambassador.

2. The Ambassador committee will conduct the interview scheduled at their convenience during the week of the Classic

3. The selection committee will determine the questions for the interview. The interview will be no longer than 15 minutes. The recommended dress codes are blouse with skirt or nice slacks for girls and nice shirt with slacks for boys.

Ambassador Requirements & Expectations

• Will receive AGJA attire and name tag.

• Must be attending Junior Classic.

• Must develop a service project for the Junior Classic.

• Must complete a Junior Connection article in the Gelbvieh World

• Stipend for travel which can include NCBA, AGA/AGJA Events, YBIC, Summit, community

• events. Pending age requirements

• Must provide a service project update at the Spring Board Meeting over the phone

• May assist with check-in and/or hand out the welcome bags at check-in at Junior Classic.

• Encouraged to attend a Major Show and the National Gelbvieh Show.

Pee Wee Showmanship

Pee Wee Showmanship is a non-competitivechance forpre-members not eligible for AGJA membership to participate in the classic. Every participant will receive an award. Pee Wee Showmanship does not count against the future of the individuals Rookie status.

• Participants cannot have reached their 8th birthday as of January 1 of the current year.

• Each participant must be accompanied by a senior AGJA member over 16 years ofage or an adult

• Each participant should be prepared to answer questions from the AGJA Board of Directors.

• Participants may borrow a calf from an AGJA member if they do not want to bring their own.

Adult Showmanship

Adult Showmanship isa fundraising event hosted by the AGJA Board of Directors that is held at the completion of Showmanship. Individuals can pay to nominate an adult to participate, and the nominated individual must pay to be removed and not participate. The pricing structure is listed below. All proceeds support AGJA programs.

• $20 must be paid to nominate an adult and have them added to the list

• $20 must be paid to be removed per nomination or $100 can be paid to be removed from the list and not be nominated again.

a. (Ex: John Doe was nominated, John Doe paid $20 to be removed, John Doe was nominated a second time, John Doe must pay $40 to be removed the second time, instead John Doe paid $100 to be removed and avoid being nominated again)

Sullivan Supply Showmanship Contest

Rules

1. Host state issued exhibitor t-shirt must be worn.

2. For everyone’s safety and fairness, no bulls will be allowed in showmanship classes.

3. Contestants exhibit animals in a clean, but unfitted condition. No glue or adhesive may be used on the animal. Show sheen-type products areallowed.

4. Contestants may borrow an animal from another AGJA member. However, the animal the contestant enters his or her preliminary heat with is the animal he or she must use throughout the entire showmanship contest. Should the owner of the animal be in the same age division, and qualify for finals, the individual borrowing the animal will forfeit their place in the final heat.

5. Participants must register at the exhibitor check-in.

6. Each division will be broken down into as many classes or heats as deemed necessary. The number of contestants selected from each heat to return to later rounds is at the discretion of the judge.Preliminary heats are not placed.

7. Individuals will be randomly assigned to heats within their age division. The heat assignments will be posted on Tuesday. Scratches should be reported to the show office no later than 7:30 AM Wednesday. Individuals will not be reassigned to a different heat once final placement is posted.

8. If the exhibitor leaves the ring for any reason, he or she will be disqualified and not allowed to return in a later heat.

9. Those selected to come back for the finals will compete for division champion. The top 10 showmen in each division will beplaced.

Gelbvieh Market Show

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. All animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch

3. All Steers and Market Heifers must be 25% Gelbvieh at a minimum to show. A registration certificate or Market Animal Affidavit must be submitted at time of entry. Entries without proper forms will not be accepted.

4. Entries sired by a multi-sire group are eligible provided that all bulls in the multi-sire group are at least 50% Gelbvieh as listed on their registration certificates. Exhibitors entering a market steer/heifer from a multi-sire group must provide the registration numbers for all sires in the group on the Market Animal Affidavit if the entry itself is unregistered at the time of entry.

5. Any steer or market heifer sired by a non-registered or non-Gelbvieh bull is eligible to show provided the entry is out of a female registered with the American Gelbvieh Association. The dam must be a minimum of 50% Gelbvieh, assessed and active in the year the entry was born as well as the year of the show.

6. In the event the dam of the entered steer or market heifer is no longer living or on a current herd inventory, a hair sample from the dam suitable for DNA testing must be included with the steer affidavit. If a hair sample cannot be provided, the entry will not be eligible for exhibition.

7. All market heifers must present a 30-day non-pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, licensed, nonowner veterinarian at the time of weigh-in. If a signed verification cannot be presented at weigh-in, the exhibitor will be required to pay a $50 service fee payable to the AGJA at the time of verification in addition to any expenses they may incur from the veterinarian on site. An accredited, licensed, non-owner veterinarian may examine the animal on site to verify non-pregnancy with an active AGJA Board member, advisor, or AGA Member & Youth Activities Coordinator present. Failure to meet any of the above requirements will result in ineligibility to show.

8. Females exhibiting in the Market Heifer Show cannot also be shown in a breeding class. Females must designate their intentions at the time of entry. Exhibitors will not be allowed to switch between market and breeding after entries are submitted.

9. The AGJA Board of Directors may collect a DNA sample at the conclusion of the Gelbvieh Market Show and reserves the right to DNA test said entry to verify parentage to their registered dam/sire on the Grand and Reserve Champion Steers as well as the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Heifer.

10. All exhibitors agree to allow their market entries to be used for contests by the AGJA Board of Directors.

11. All Gelbvieh Market Show classes will be broken by weight taken at check-in on Sunday, June 21, 2026

12. Steers and Market Heifers weighing less than 1000 lbs. will automatically be shown in a Prospect Steer and Feeder Heifer division (respectively) eligible for a Grand/Reserve Grand Champion title and corresponding premiums.

Gelbvieh Owned Female Show

1. Official AGJA blue polo must be worn.

2. Females must prove a minimum of 75.0% Gelbvieh breed percentage on registration page. All entries mustconform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.

3. Balancer® females with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 75.0% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Female or Balancer® Female show. Such females cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.

4. All animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.

5. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.

6. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.

7. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance withthe registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of showday.

c. Calves must be identified with an EID tag.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American GelbviehAssociation.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Owned Gelbvieh Female.

f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipientcalf.

8. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.

9. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

10. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes. A champion heifer and champion cow-calf pair will be selected. Grand Champion Female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.

11. NEW! There will be ONE female drive that will include the cow-calf pair champions and the heifer division winners for selection of top 5 female, whichever heifers are the highest placing will be assumed the champion overall heifer and the reserve overall heifer.

12. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not inany individual class.

13. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Balancer Owned Female Show

1. Transova T-Shirt must be worn.

2. Females must be a registered Balancer® All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted

3. A Balancer® is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:

a. A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or another breed.

b. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Association, or Red Angus Association of America)

c. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or another officially recognized registration association.

4. Balancer® females with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 75.0% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Female or Balancer® Female show. Such females cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.

5. All animals must be owned solely by the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s immediate family or ranch. Animals may be co-owned with an immediate family member or the family’s ranch.

6. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.

7. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.

8. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance withthe registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of showday.

c. Calves must be identified with an EID tag.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American GelbviehAssociation.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Owned Balancer Female.

f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.

9. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.

10. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned shows are prohibited.

11. Heifer classes will be separate from the cow-calf classes. A champion heifer and champion cow-calf pair will be selected. Grand Champion Female will be the 1st female chosen in the selection of the top 5 owned females.

12. NEW! There will be ONE female drive that will include the cow-calf pair champions and the heifer division winners for selection of top 5 female, whichever heifers are the highest placing will be assumed the champion overall heifer and the reserve overall heifer.

13. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not inany individual class.

14. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Gelbvieh Bred and Owned Female Show

1. Transova T-Shirt must be worn.

4. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.

5. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.

6. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.

7. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance withthe registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of showday.

c. Calves must be identified with an EID tag.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American GelbviehAssociation.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Female.

f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipientcalf.

8. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.

9. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

12. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not inany individual class.

13. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Balancer Bred and Owned Female Show

1. Official AGJA Blue Polo must be worn.

2. Females must be a registered Balancer® All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pending registration numbers will not be accepted

3. A Balancer® is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:

a. A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or another breed.

b. The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Association, or Red Angus Association of America)

c. At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or another officially recognized registration association.

5. Bred and Owned Ownership Rule: The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate.

6. Artificially inseminated-sired, naturally sired, and embryo transfer females will show together.

7. Entries in the cow-calf classes must show with a calf at side.

8. Cow-Calf entries shall adhere to the above rules and the following:

a. Calves must be sired in accordance withthe registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association.

b. Calves must not be over 240 days of age as of showday.

c. Calves must be identified with an EID tag.

d. Calves shown at the side of dam in Cow-Calf division must be registered with the American GelbviehAssociation.

e. Cow-calf pairs are eligible for the selection of Grand Champion Bred and Owned Balancer Female.

f. Calves shown at the side of dams must be the dam’s natural calf not an ET recipient calf.

9. The following data will be made available to the judge on all entries: birth date, percentage, and current EPD values.

10. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

13. Any animals born after April 30th of the current year can be shown alongside the dam ONLY, not inany individual class.

14. All entries will be placed in class within the division by which their DOB falls.

Female Class Breaks and Divisions

The AGJA Board, coordinator, and advisors reserve the right to break any of the classes accordingly

Cow-Calf Show Divisions:

Young Cow/Calf: Cows born January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024

Aged Cow/Calf: Cows born in 2022 or earlier

Heifer Show Divisions:

Junior Heifer Calf: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Senior Heifer Calf: September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Intermediate Yearling Heifer: May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Spring Yearling Heifer: March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Winter Yearling Heifer: January 1, 2025 to February 29, 2025

Senior Female: May 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Bred & Owned Bull Show General Information

1. All entries must meet the Bred & Owned ownershiprule.

The exhibitor must have solely owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and be listed as the single breeder and owner on the entry’s registration certificate. Bulls may not be owned in partnership with other AGJA or AGA members or non-members

2. Bull classes are only open to bulls born between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026

3. No animal born after April 30 of the current year is eligible to show in an individualclass.

4. All entries must conform to the registration requirements ofthe American Gelbvieh Association: Pending registration numbers will not be accepted.

5. The showing of breeding animals which express the diluter gene with grey hair in an AGJA sanctioned show is prohibited.

6. Bulls over 241 days of age on show day must show with a nose lead. All bulls 1 year of age or olderon show day are required to show with a permanent nose ring.

Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned Show Details

1. Bulls must prove a minimum of 75.0% Gelbvieh breed percentage on registration page. All entries must conform to the registration requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association

2. Transova T-Shirt must be worn

Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned Show Details

1. Official AGJA Blue Polo Must be Worn

2. Bulls must be a registered Balancer® and possess the Balancer® Trademark on registration certificate

3. A Balancer® is a specific hybrid with the following breed composition and documentation requirements:

• A combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed.

• The sire and dam must be recorded by an officially recognized organization (AGA, American Angus Assn., or Red Angus Assn. of America)

• At least 75% of the pedigree must be known and documented by the AGA and/or Another officially recognized registration association.

4. Balancer® Bulls with a minimum Gelbvieh percentage of 75.0% must designate, at the time of entry, whether they will show in the Gelbvieh Bull Bred & Owned or Balancer® Bull Bred & Owned show. Such bulls cannot show in both shows. All animals will be entered in the show listed on the entry form submitted.

Bull Show Divisions (For Gelbvieh and Balancer Divisions)

The AGJA Board, coordinator, and advisors reserve the right to break any of the classes accordingly

Junior Bull Calf: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Senior Bull Calf: September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Intermediate Yearling Bull: May 1, 2025 to August 31,2025

Junior Yearling Bull: January 1, 2025 to April 30,2025

Senior Yearling Bull: May 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024