• 1 Register
  • 2 Entries
  • 3 Items
  • 4 Review
  • 5 Pay
  • 6 Confirm
  • 7 Finish
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Please Read ALL THE WAY THROUGH the below information. It will answer many questions and ensure you make entries correctly.
 
Welcome to the 2024 Maine-Anjou & Chianina National Junior Heifer Show
“KEEPIN’ IN REEL"
 
Thank you for your interest in participating and exhibiting at the annual Junior National – a week filled with plenty of fun! Below are some tips and housekeeping items that you need to know before entering. Please read the information below carefully before beginning.
 
Please feel free to contact the Maine-Anjou or Chianina offices with questions you may have.
 
 
IMPORTANT ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ!
      • All entries for the 2024 National Junior Heifer Show must be submitted online using this form.
      • The ownership deadline for all entries is May 1, 2024.
      • Early entries are due May 1, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. CST.
      • Late entries will be accepted until May 10, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. CST with increased entry fee.
      • Exhibitors must be a current AJMAA or AJCA member to show at the 2024 National Junior Heifer Show. Dues can be paid on the entry form if you have not paid 2024 dues prior to entering.
      • If you want to enter an animal in BOTH the Chi & Maine shows, please select the “Enter Animal in BOTH Chi & Maine Shows” Division. This will enter an animal in BOTH breed shows at the same time.
      • Bedding fees included in entry fee.
      • Entry fees are non-refundable.
 
CONTEST INFORMATION
      • Contest Age Divisions – Age divisions are determined on January 1st of the year of the show.
      • Rookie: 4-8 years of age
      • Junior: 9-12 years of age
      • Intermediate: 13-16 years of age
      • Senior: 17-22 years of age
      • You must have a birthdate AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002 to be eligible for the 2024 show.
      • Please note that you will sign up for Public Speaking, Salesmanship, Quiz Bowl & Team Fitting at check-in at the show.
      • Exhibitors do not need to pre-enter livestock judging, they will automatically be entered.
      • The judging scantrons will be handed out prior to the contest by state advisers.
      • If you plan to participate in Showmanship, please enter the contest on the entry form by selecting the Showmanship Division, then the correct class. You may enter an individual breed showmanship contest, or select the class BOTH Breeds Showmanship to enter both breeds at once.  
 
LITTLES PARTICIPANTS
      • Please complete an entry form for each Littles participant (even if they are only participating in Littles Activities.)  
      • On the entries page select Littles Activity and complete information as requested.  
      • If they are exhibiting cattle, you can add the Littles Activity to their entry. Do not complete a separate entry.  
      • If your little is NOT exhibiting cattle, please complete a separate entry form for them.  
      • Please DO NOT add a sibling Littles Activity to an older siblings entry. 
      • Please put the Littles FIRST & LAST Name in Little Participant box.
 
KICKBALL INFO
If you plan to participate in the kickball activity, please click the Kickball Participant toggle on the entry form. This will only be used for t-shirt information and does not officially sign you up. Official sign up will be online PRIOR to Junior Nationals through SCO.
 
IMPORTANT SHOWORKS TIPS
      • Click sign in at the top right. Note: If you do not have a Passport, you will need to create a new log in this year (they are not saved from year to year.)
      • Choose your type.
      • Exhibitor – Select if you are only making entries for one exhibitor.
      • Quick Group – If you are creating entries for multiple family members, select Quick Group.
      • If you have a PASSPORT, you can select this option. Sign in to your Passport and ensure all information is correct. Then select Home at the top right of the page, then Sign in, then Exhibitor and your information should automatically fill in.
      • When signing in, if you are new to ShoWorks, select, I am a new exhibitor/group. If you already have a log in from 2024, select I have previously registered this year.
      • Continue through the entry form to complete your entries.
      • Exhibitor birthdate is required.
      • NOTE: We suggest creating a ShoWorks Passport so you can access your entries again if needed.
 
If you have Chianina entry questions please contact Heather Counts – Heather@Chicattle.org
 
If you have Maine-Anjou entry questions please contact Rylee Barber – Rylee@amaapc.com or Lindsey Broek - lindsey@amaapc.com