World Pork Expo Jr. National Entry Form

NJSA NATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER SPECTACULAR

Junior Show Entry Form

!By my entering this event, I agree to comply with all rules and regulations of the event!

ATTENTION JUNIOR SHOW EXHIBITORS :

Before submitting entries for the NATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER SPECTACULAR, please review the following information:

  1. Complete a separate entry form for each exhibitor.
    1. All information must be completed and proper fees submitted before an entry will be processed.
    2. Entries are nonrefundable.
  2. Entry Limits
    1. Limit per exhibitor:6 Total pigs, 1 purebred for every crossbred, must be exhibited, not just entered.
    2. Hosted junior show purebred classes include: Berkshire, Chester, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Landrace, Poland, Spot, Tamworth and Yorkshire barrows and gilts.
  3. Bred + Owned Entries:
    1. Animal Registration number and Owner/Breeder number are required at entry.
    2. 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.
    3. The Bred and Owned Gilt Show will show separately from the Owned Gilt Show. The Show will occur before the Owned Gilt Show, and in some cases may be the day prior.
    4. The Bred and Owned show will have a separate judge from the Owned Gilt Show
    5. Current rules of qualification for the Bred and Owned division still apply
    6. All Bred and Owned qualified Gilts may also enter the Owned Gilt Show
    7. Entry fees will be $25 for Bred and Owned Show; Entry fees remain $50 for the Owned Gilt show. If you choose to show in both the Bred and Owned and the Owned Gilt shows, then your total entry fees paid will be $75 per head.
    8. All Bred and Owned gilts must check in through the Bred and Owned check-in line. There will be no additions to the Bred and Owned show after the check in process.
    9. All Bred and Owned gilts are now eligible for the top 10 in the breed drive. This is a change from the current show, where only the top 2 in the class placing above 10th were eligible.
    10. Classes will be broken based on age and weight
    11. Bred and Owned Grand Champion drive will be held during the regular Grand Champion Drive
    12. Bred and Owned premier breeder program and points will remain the same as current
    13. The Bred and Owned show is for gilts only.
    14. All Bred + Owned entries are due prior to the show. No Bred + Owned entries will be accepted at the show.
  4. Animal requirements:
    1. All hogs must be born Nov. 1, 2024 or after.
    2. All hogs must be owned by the exhibitor as of June 5, 2025.
    3. All weights on barrows are declared by exhibitor. Test scales will be available.
    4. Weight Limit Barrows: 215 – 290 lbs. with 15 lb. weighback
    5. Weight Limit Crossbred Gilts: 375 lbs or less with 15 lb weighback
    6. ALL animals entered in the National Junior Summer Spectacular are subject to drug testing.
  5. Entry fee information:
    1. Junior barrow and gilt entry fees are $50 per entry (late fees double after deadline)
  6. Additional contest information:
    1. While completing entries, exhibitors will have the opportunity to enter in additional competitions. Rules for each contest can be found online in the NJSA Handbook.
      1. Materials for the below mentioned contests will be submitted during check-in at the event:
        1. Swine is Fine Art Contest: Photography Division
        2. Swine is Fine Art Contest: Drawing, Painting, and Mixed Media Division
        3. Amazing Advertising Contest
        4. Prepared Speech Contest
        5. Extemporaneous Speech Contest
  7. Additional exhibitor information:
    1. Due to space limitations, exhibitors may potentially be provided one pen for every two pigs exhibited (not entered) at this event. Sibling’s pigs will be penned together if exhibiting an odd number of animals.
    2. Exhibitors MUST bring registration papers, certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) and a copy of their PQA Plus/YQCA card or certificate to check-in at the show.
    3. Age divisions for exhibitors will be designated using Jan. 1, 2025.
  • For a complete list of NJSA rules and regulations, please review the NJSA Handbook.
  • For more information on the NJSS, call the NJSA at 765.463.3594 ext. 109 or email carinv@nationalswine.com.

 

“By my entering in this event, I agree to comply with all rules and regulations established by the NJSA as they apply to the National Junior Summer Spectacular.”