2016 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO LIVESTOCK PREMIUM LIST CS CALF SCRAMBLE

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1 CALF SCRAMBLE This show is subject to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo General Rules, the Junior Livestock Show Rules, and Special Rules listed in this section. 1. Contestant must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1, 2016 and not be enrolled beyond their Junior year in high school. FFA and 4-H members must reside in the State of Texas and be active members of an FFA Chapter or 4-H Club. 2. All contestants must have a personal Social Security Number to be eligible to participate in the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Social Security Numbers must be recorded on any and all entry forms. 3. No contestant will be permitted to enter more than one scramble performance per year. Contestants may apply through 4-H or FFA, but not both. 4. Contestants may be awarded only one (1) San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Calf Scramble Purchase Certificate during his or her FFA or 4-H career. 5. There will be 19 performances during the 2016 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, 24 contestants and 12 calves will be selected for each performance. Contestants and calves will be placed in the arena as determined by S.A.L.E. officials. 6. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will not be responsible for any accidents which may occur to any contestant before, during, or after the Calf Scramble. 7. Calf Scramble applicants should be aware of the time and financial commitment involved in raising a livestock project. CONTESTANT SELECTION 1. Contestants must be approved by their AST or CEA. 2. The Online Calf Scramble Application, Release and Indemnification Agreement, and Medical Questionnaire will only be accepted from Agricultural Science Teachers (FFA) or County Extension Agents (4-H), postmarked by November 1, Contestants will be notified of their acceptance through their AST or CEA. All appropriate credentials to enter the S.A.L.E. grounds, rodeo ticket purchase information, maps and any other correspondence will be sent directly to the AST/CEA. 3. Selection: Entries will be submitted online at by the AST/CEA. There is no limit on the number of applicants entered per club/chapter. The AST/CEA can declare up to six (6) First Draw applicants. First Draw applicants will be given preference over other applicants when determining scrambler positions. All applicants will rank the performances in the order in which they are available to participate.

2 Each FFA Area/4-H District will be assigned a performance (see Calf Scramble Performance Schedule), for these performances applicants from the respective FFA Area/4-H District will be given preference. If the availability of applicants exceeds the number of scrambler positions, contestants will be chosen at random. If scrambler positions are still open, they will be assigned based on the availability of First Draw applicants regardless of Area/District. Any additional openings for scrambler or alternate positions will then be filled by other applicants based on their availability for that performance. 4. Substitutions: If a contestant is unable to scramble for any reason, an alternate will be assigned by the Calf Scramble Office. 5. Medical: Contestants requiring medical attention 30 days prior to scramble date MUST provide a doctor s release at check-in. Contestants will not be allowed to scramble if these requirements are not met. 6. Incomplete forms WILL NOT be returned. If incomplete forms are sent to the Calf Scramble Office, the contestant will be replaced by an alternate. 7. The Interscholastic League State Executive Committee, in cooperation with the State Board of Vocational Education, has formulated a plan to permit Calf Scrambles and still protect the contestant's amateur standing. This is accomplished by placing the matter under the supervision of the Agricultural Science Department of the participating school and the AST. Contestants are prohibited from receiving anything of cash value for winning the athletic portion of the program. 8. Calf Scramble Application: Participant s application must be submitted online, application, Medical Questionnaire, Release and Indemnification must be postmarked on or before November 1 st, Entry Forms: Application for entry must be made online. Medical Questionnaire, Release and Indemnification are available at (Photocopying forms is acceptable, however all signatures must be original). Calf Scramble entries must also be submitted through the online entry process. Incomplete or faxed applications will not be accepted. Mailing: Please mail the following items to the Livestock Department: All completed Forms (Online Calf Scramble Application, Release and Indemnification Agreement, Medical Questionnaire.). Include ALL original signatures and social security numbers. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Livestock Office Calf Scramble P.O. Box San Antonio, TX Phone: (210)

3 ARENA RULES 1. Contestants will carry a halter with an attached lead rope supplied by SALE into the arena. Neither the halter nor the rope may be used as a lariat - contestants may not use the halter or lead rope to catch the calf. The animal must be caught by hand. Then, the halter must be placed on the animal as instructed in the Calf Scramble Orientation. 2. Contestants must wear appropriate clothing (jeans, SALE supplied t-shirt). No oversized/baggy jeans, overalls, dresses, skirts, flip flops, halter tops, etc., will be allowed. Appropriate athletic shoes are highly recommended for footwear. Shoes with steel cleats are not allowed. While boots are allowed, they are discouraged because they are difficult to run in. Each contestant will be issued a numbered T-Shirt to wear in the arena. 3. Contestants may not work as a team - they may not provide assistance to other contestants, and they may not receive assistance from contestants or judges. Each contestant catching a calf is required to lead the calf across the finish line without assistance. After placing the halter on the calf, the contestants will not be permitted to fasten the lead rope to them in any manner. 4. If a contestant has hold of a calf by any means, to include by the tail, ear, hoof, etc., that contestant will be given an appropriate amount of time to halter the animal. Other contestants are instructed find another calf. If said calf breaks away, it is available to be caught again (unless it has been properly scored). If two or more contestants catch a calf at the same time, the contestant closest to the head will be given an appropriate amount of time to halter the animal. 5. If a calf is caught by the tail, the contestant will be allowed an appropriate amount of time to place the halter on the calf. If the contestant fails to halter the calf in an appropriate amount of time, he/she must let the calf go. The judges will make the determination and will instruct the contestant. 6. Poor sportsmanship will automatically disqualify the contestant. Undue roughness will not be tolerated, whether towards other participants or to the calves. Contestants may not slap, punch, kick or otherwise strike or treat the calves in any manner that would be construed as abusive. If a haltered calf lays down, contestants may not drag the calf, or strike the calf as previously described. In this case direction will be given to the contestant in the arena as to how to proceed. 7. Scoring. Two official scorers will be positioned at the front edge of the scoring box, approximately 12 feet apart, and will face the bucking chutes. The scoring line will be the imaginary line established between the two scorers. A contestant and calf will be scored and recorded by the scorers when: (a) the calf is properly haltered as instructed during the orientation; (b) the head of the calf crosses the plane of the imaginary line between the two scorers; and (c) both scorers agree that the head of the calf has crossed the line. Contestants must enter the scoring box through the front, between the two scorers. If they enter the scoring box from the rear, side or behind the scorers, they will not be scored. 8. There will be no less than 8 judges appointed per performance.

4 2016 WINNER PURCHASE CERTIFICATE RULES 1. The 2016 S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate total value is $1, This Purchase Certificate may be used to purchase animals in only one of the following Junior Breeding Departments: Junior Breeding Heifers, Junior Dairy, Junior Breeding Sheep & Goats, or Junior Breeding Swine. 2. Animals purchased must be approved by the Contestant s AST or CEA. 3. Purchase, delivery, possession, and registration transfer into Contestant's name (Dual ownerships or partnerships are not allowed in the Junior show) must all take place before the required date as listed below: Breeding Sheep and Boer Breeding Goats: October 1, 2016 Breeding Beef, Dairy, and Angora Goats: November 1, 2016 Breeding Swine: December 1, Contestants may NOT purchase animals from themselves, immediate family members, family ranches or partnerships or their AST or CEA. This is to include animals which were previously owned or bred by Contestant, immediate family members, family ranches or partnership or their AST or CEA. 5. If animal(s) is/are purchased for less than the S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate amount, a check will be issued to the seller for the actual cost of the animal(s). Under any circumstance, checks will NOT be issued to the Contestant, 4-H Club, FFA Chapter, AST or CEA or Contestant's parents. 6. Contestants may combine the S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate with Calf Scramble Purchase Certificates from other major shows. If combining certificates, those shows (ex. Fort Worth, Houston) should be designated on the S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate. The original registration papers must be sent to the show that is earliest in the calendar year. The earliest show will make copies of the original registration papers and then forward the original registration papers to the later shows. The original registration papers will be held by the last show until the contestant s Calf Scramble requirements are met. 7. Contestants are required to: A) Submit a copy of the thank you letter sent to the donor to the S.A.L.E. Calf Scramble Office postmarked on or before April 15, a. Purchase Certificate will not be mailed until a copy of thank you letter is received in the Calf Scramble Office. b. Purchase Certificate will be mailed out by April 15, 2016 if the thank you letter has been received. B) Submit the Original S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate and Original Registration Papers to the Calf Scramble Office at your earliest convenience, but no later than December 15, Once the completed Purchase Certificate has been submitted, a stamped copy of the registration paper(s) and a letter of confirmation will be mailed to the contestant. If this information is not received within three weeks of submission, please contact the Calf Scramble Office. The stamped copy of the registration paper should be accepted at prospect and/or major shows throughout the year. C) Submit appropriate show entry materials through the AST or CEA by December 1, 2016.

5 D) The Official S.A.L.E. Calf Scramble Record Book, found at must be completed. Contestants may be required to submit monthly/bimonthly reports on their project throughout the year. Contestants will receive further instructions on these requirements by April 15, E) All animals purchased with a S.A.L.E. Purchase Certificate must be entered and show at the 2017 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo as the contestant's 4-H or FFA project(s) in the respective Junior Breeding Show. F) If all Calf Scramble program requirements have been fulfilled, the original registration papers will be mailed to the contestant by April 15, G) Please refer to the website, for important news and updates throughout the year. H) Please direct all correspondence to: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Livestock Office - Calf Scramble P.O. Box San Antonio, Texas Contestants who fail to fulfill all or part of the obligations as listed will result in the revocation of all rights to the Purchase Certificate and possible repayment of all or part of the value of the Purchase Certificate to S.A.L.E. 9. In addition to the rules and regulations listed, contestants are required to follow the guidelines as listed in the 2017 Livestock Premium List.