Team Presentation
Rules & Resources
CONTESTANTS AND ELIGIBILITY
1. Each state is invited to enter one
team consisting of two members for this contest.
2. Teams may be selected by any
procedure which a state deems appropriate.
3. Contestants must be at least 14
years of age, but not have reached his or her 19th
birthday as of January 1 of the year in which this event is held.
4. All contestants must be members of
4-H in the state they are representing during the year in which
this event is held and participation eligibility must be certified
by the State 4-H Leader.
5. Certification of participation
eligibility should consider the following: “This contestant has
not participated in post-secondary coursework in the subject area
of the national 4-H competition, nor has he or she participated in
training for post-secondary competition in the subject area of the
national 4-H competition.” See details below.
A. Post-secondary undergraduate students
may participate in and/or complete freshman and sophomore level
equine management or communications courses. Students completing
a junior, senior or graduate level equine and/or communications
course are ineligible to participate in the National 4-H Horse
Competition.
B. Students are ineligible to
participate in a National 4-H Horse Competition if they are
currently enrolled in courses that provide specific training for
the competitive event in which they are participating. For
example, student participation in collegiate horse judging events,
on intercollegiate horse judging teams and in intercollegiate
communication events would eliminate a 4-Her’s eligibility to
participate in the National 4-H Horse Competition.
6. Contestants may participate in only
one contest per year at the Roundup. After competing in this
contest, they are ineligible to compete in the same specific
contest again. Contestants must not have competed previously in
this contest in the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in
Louisville or the Western National 4-H Horse Classic in Denver.
THE CONTEST
1. The subject must pertain to the
horse industry. Presentations not appropriately related to the
horse industry can be disqualified at the discretion of the
judges.
2. The presentation may be a
demonstration or illustrated talk. All references to the term
“presentation” in these rules include either demonstration
or illustrated talk. A demonstration is defined as a presentation
of a step by step procedure with an end product or result. An
illustrated talk is defined as a presentation of an idea or topic
that uses visual aids to convey the message.
Both presentation forms are acceptable and will
be evaluated equally, although the delivery methods are different
as defined above. Both should utilize visual aids to help convey
the major points of the presentation and more than one type of
visual aid is preferable. Visual aids may include but are not
limited to: handouts, posters, props, videos, slides, and computer
generated media (PowerPoint, websites, etc.). No live animals may
be used.
3. This is a Team Presentation where
both participants should have an equal role in the presentation.
4. Contestants may use notes. However,
excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestants.
This will be at the discretion of the judge(s).
5. A public address system will NOT be
used during the contest.
6. Participants must supply their own
props. Two tables and chairs will be provided for the presenter’s
use. Contestants must provide all of their own equipment. Any
other equipment needs must be made through special arrangements
with contest officials at least two weeks prior to the contest
date.
7. Creative audio visual aids may be
used, but the contestant must be involved in making or designing
them.
8. During the contest, the contestants
may introduce themselves by name, state and presentation topic.
9. Presentations should be 10-15
minutes in length. Three points will be deducted from the total
score on each judge’s score sheet for every minute (or fraction of
a minute) under 10 minutes or over 15 minutes.
10. Contestants should cite their major
references after the conclusion of their presentation.
This will not be counted in the allotted time.
11. No coaching from parents or coaches
during the presentation.
12. Contestants may use video recorders
to tape their own presentations. It is the responsibility of the
team coach/team to provide all necessary recording equipment.
13. No videotaping or photographing of
presentations is allowed during the contest, except by respective
team coaches or their designees.
14. Contestant order will be determined
by a random drawing and will be announced at the coaches’
meeting.
15. Only the judge(s) may ask questions
of the contestant in the contest. Each team shall be asked the
same minimum number of questions. Question time will not be
counted in the allotted time. Contestants should repeat the
question then answer it.
16. Three judges will be used and judges
will score each entry independently and assign scores. After all
presentations are presented and scores are tabulated, judges may
confer and discuss evaluations. Each judge assigns his or her
final scores and then cumulative final scores are tabulated to
determine the final placings. Contest superintendents may review
and check tabulation of scores for mathematical accuracy.
17. Ties will be broken first by the
judges’ accumulated delivery score, second by the judges’
accumulated organization score and third on content and accuracy
score.
18. Judges will consider the questions
listed under each section. The points on the score card will be as
follows:
A.
INTRODUCTION
10 points
1. Did the introduction serve to create
interest in the subject?
2. Was
introduction short and to the point?
B.
ORGANIZATION
25 points
1. Was only one main idea presented?
2. Did the
discussion relate directly to each step as it was shown?
3. Was each
step shown just as it should be done in an actual situation or was
a thorough
explanation
given?
4. Could the
audience see each step and/or visual aid?
5. Were
materials and equipment carefully selected, neatly arranged, and
well organized?
6. Were visual
aids used if and when needed?
7. Were the
key points for each step stressed?
C. CONTENT AND
ACCURACY 25 points
1. Were facts and information presented
accurate?
2. Was there
enough information presented about the subject?
3. Were
approved practices used?
4. Was credit
given to the sources of information, if it was appropriate?
5. Was the
content appropriately related to the horse industry?
D. STAGE PRESENCE
10 points
1. Were the presenters neat and appropriately
dressed for the subject of presentation?
2. Did the
presenters speak directly to and look at the audience?
3. Was the
presentation too fast or too slow?
E.
DELIVERY
15 points
1. Did the presenters appear to enjoy giving
their presentation?
2. Did the
presenters have good voice control?
3. Were all
words pronounced correctly?
4. If notes
were used, was it done without detracting from the presentation?
5. Did the
presenters seem to choose words at the times they were spoken, as
opposed to a memorized
presentation?
6. Did the presenters work together
as a team?
F. EFFECT ON
AUDIENCE
5 points
1. Did the audience show an interest in the
presentation?
2. Could the
audience go home and carry out the idea?
G. SUMMARY
10 points
1. Was the summary short and interesting?
2. Were the
key points briefly reviewed?
3. Did the
summary properly wrap up the presentation?
4. Could
presenters handle questions easily?
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Awards will be announced and
presented to the top ten teams.
2. A Coaches’ Meeting is scheduled at
6:30 p.m. on Friday night, in the Kentucky Fair and Exposition
Center. Contest registration will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and
will be followed by the coaches meeting.
3. For further details or information,
contact the Superintendents.
4. Entry Deadline: September 15
of the current year. Entry must be made on special form (OFFICIAL
ENTRY FORM-EASTERN NATIONAL 4-H HORSE ROUNDUP) and signed by the
respective State 4-H Leader or the Extension Horse Specialist and
mailed to Jennifer Elwell, Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup,
1636 Big Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. Contestant
entry and registration fee must accompany the entry and checks
made payable to North American International Livestock
Exposition. Credit card payment is available.
5. Headquarters and Lodging-Executive
Inn, Watterson Expressway at Fairgrounds (978 Phillips Lane),
Louisville, Kentucky 40213(502-367-6161). Special rates are
available for all participants in the Roundup. Reservations must
be made on the reservation form that is available from the North
American International Livestock Exposition and this entry
packet.
6. Each state is totally responsible
for lodging, meals, and travel arrangements for its contestants. |
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