PIG PERFORMANCE IN SHOW

Points	Placing
10 points	1st
9 points	2nd
8 points	3rd
7 points	4th
6 points	5th
1 point	all other exhibitors

Breed Champion = 10 points + ( 1 pt X # in division with a cap of 30)

Reserve Champion = 5 points + ( 1 pt X # in division with a cap of 30)

GRAND CHAMPION = 50 points

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION = 40 points

3rd OVERALL = 30 points

4th OVERALL = 20 points

5th OVERALL = 10 points

SHOWMANSHIP and SKILL-A-THON

Points	Placing
80 points	1st
70 points	2nd
60 points	3rd
50 points	4th
40 points	5th
5 points	all other participants

The Skill-a-thon competition began with numerous ties and required a board decision on how to deal with awarding points according to the tie situation. If there is a tie for a placing in the top 5 then the points are averaged. ie: If there are 3 participants that tie for first then the points 80, 70, 60 are averaged and all that tie in that place receive that average.
Some have asked us: "Where can we find sample questions used in the Skill-a-thon?"

The internet is a good resource.

The National Swine Registry offers lots of links and information and is home to the National Junior Swine Association, open to all youth with free membership. You can find them at www.nationalswine.com and click on NJSA.

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The skill-a-thon, which will take place between check-in and the beginning of the shows, will involve educational SWINE questions.  We have not posted examples of showmanship or skill-a-thon questions since there is such a vast amount of information that could be covered.