ATTENTION JUNIOR SHOW EXHIBITORS :
Before submitting entries for the NJSA Winter National, please review the following information:
- Complete a separate entry form for each exhibitor.
- All information must be completed and proper fees submitted before an entry will be processed.
- Entries are nonrefundable.
- ALL entries are due by Dec. 14, 2023. Late entry fees double after the posted deadline and fees will triple 10 days prior to the start of the show.
- Due to online security restrictions, technical difficulties may occur if submitting online entries from a school, business, or other public domain.
- Exhibitor entry requirements:
- Exhibitors may enter up to six total gilts, which can include a maximum of two crossbred gilts.
- Exhibitors may enter up to six total barrows, which can include a maximum of two crossbred barrows.
- Exhibitors must show one purebred for every one crossbred.
- NJSA Purebred Influenced Crossbred Division:
- Purebred Influenced Crossbreds should be entered as crossbred barrows on entry form and designated for the Purebred Influenced Crossbred division at the show during check-in.
- Purebred Influence Crossbreds count towards your total crosssbred entries butdo not require a purebred entry.
- For complete details, visit the National Junior Show page.
- Bred + Owned Entries:
- Bred + Owned entries must also be entered in the Junior Show Gilt entries section of the entry form.
- Animal Registration number and Owner/Breeder number are required at entry.
- Family Certification Formshttps://forms.gle/AmWMofGtpCcFB4BTA must be submitted if more than one junior member is listed as the owner and breeder of the animal on the pedigree.
- All Bred + Owned entries are due prior to the show. No Bred + Owned entries will be accepted at the show.
- Animal requirements:
- All hogs must be born June 1, 2023 or after.
- All hogs must be owned by the exhibitor as of December 1, 2023.
- All weights on barrows and crossbred gilts are declared by exhibitor. Test scales will be available.
- Weight Limit Barrows: 215-290 lbs. maximum with 15 lb. weighback.
- Weight Limit on Crossbred Gilts: 375 lbs. maximum (no minimum weight limit) with 15 lb. weighback.
- Entry fee information:
- Junior purebred barrow and gilt entry fees are $50 per entry (late fees double after deadline and triple 10 days prior to show)
- Junior crossbred barrow and gilt entry fees are $50 per entry (late fees double after deadline and triple 10 days prior to show)
- Additional contest information:
- While completing entries, exhibitors will have the opportunity to enter in additional competitions. Rules for each contest can be found in online in the NJSA Handbook.
- Additional exhibitor information:
- Due to space limitations, exhibitors will be provided one pen for every two pigs. Sibling’s pigs will be penned together if exhibiting an odd number of animals.
- Exhibitors MUST bring registration papers, certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) and a copy of their YQCA/PQA Plus card or certificate to check-in at the show.
- Age divisions for exhibitors will be designated using January 1, 2023.
- ALL Animals must be officially identified with a Federally approved, permanently numbered ear tag.
For a complete list of NJSA rules and regulations,
please review the NJSA Handbook.
For more information on the Winter National, call the NJSA at 765.463.3594 ext. 106 or email corak@nationalswine.com.