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Although you can
enter as many rabbits as you want - keep in mind that each rabbit can only be
shown in one class during that show. You cannot enter a rabbit into
multiple classes at the same show. An exception is if you enter the same rabbit
into a breed fur class (where your rabbit is judged on the quality of
it's fur) - then you would show it twice.
Now if you attend a 'double show'
this means there are two complete and separate shows -usually within a one or
two day span -in this instance, you might be showing your rabbit twice in one
day, but each time is considered a separate show - so you will need a separate
entry form and another set of remark cards for the second show.
About Specialty Shows
Sometimes there will be specialty
show held within a rabbit show - this is small specialized show for only one
breed or a group of breeds sponsored by another rabbit club. For example;
you are attending the Misty Hills Rabbit Club show - also during this day,
Dairyland Dutch Club might sponsor a breed specialty show just for Dutch
rabbits. This will be a mini-show put on during the show day just for
Dutch rabbits. They will usually have their own show tables away from the
main show tables, and they will also have their own judge and secretary, usually
separate from the main show.
Any specialty shows will be
advertised in the show catalog ahead of time so you can plan to enter if you
choose. You will need a separate show entry form, remark cards and entry fees
just for this specialty show and you will have to find the specialty show
secretary to turn in your entry forms to. Attending a specialty show
offers you the opportunity to show your rabbit twice in one day and gain more
points!
All rabbits shown under your name (or
group) must be owned by you!
Any rabbit you show under your
exhibitor name must be owned by you.
In other words; If you are a youth exhibitor, you cannot show rabbits owned by your parents or
someone else but entered under your name, and visa-versa, if you are an
adult, you cannot show rabbits your kids own.
Now....you can show someone else's
rabbit for them (such as for a friend who could not attend the show) as long as
the rabbit is entered under that person's name.
Youth or Open? - dare to be
confused....
If you are age 19 or over,
you don't have a choice - you must show in OPEN against other adults.
If you are age 18 or under,
you are a YOUTH. Youth can show in either OPEN or YOUTH classes - even at the same show, but
you
cannot show the same rabbit in both open and youth classes at the same
show...pick one exhibitor age class for each rabbit you show.
Now, why would a youth want to enter
some of his or her rabbits in open and some in youth at a rabbit show? A common reason may
be competition; especially if he or she exhibits a rarer breed.
For
example: a youth might enter all his Mini Rex and Holland Lops in
Youth because there is always ample competition with these popular breeds, but because there are no other youth Harlequin exhibitors at this show,
but there are some Open Harlequin exhibitors, he decides to enter all his own
Harlequin rabbits in Open. Entering in open allows him to compete
against other exhibitor's rabbits and possibly gain more points - which would
not happen if he entered his rabbits in youth and competed against no one but
his own rabbits.
If you show a rarer breed, you'll
learn to quickly scan the showroom for other breeders of your rare breed,
early, and before you turn your show entries in - that way you can determine
if you want to enter your rare breed in open or youth.
If you are going to show rabbits in
both open and youth at the same show, you need to make separate show entry
forms and remark cards for your open rabbits and separate show entry forms
and remark cards for your youth
rabbits. Be sure to mark OPEN on your open rabbit entry forms and
remark cards, and YOUTH on your youth entry forms and remark cards.
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Special ARBA rules for
Youth exhibitors:
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Youth must use their name as their 'exhibitor name', but may add a
rabbitry name to their entry.
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Youth cannot show just under a
rabbitry name or family name
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If the rabbit or cavy is co-owned by siblings,
all the youth owners' names must be listed on the entry form.
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Only Youth my show another Youth's
rabbits (such as when your friend or sister cannot attend the show - you can
enter her rabbits under her name and show them for her)
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Where to get
your show entry forms
A Show Entry form is usually included with your Show
Catalog, and you may copy it to use for multiple exhibitors, and even multiple
shows. At the bottom of this page we have links to help you find show forms
online, and links to help you find rabbit software too. Many ARBA District
websites or state rabbit breeder association sites have online show entry forms available. Check
out our other site's page on
ARBA Districts to find links to these
websites. You can also get show entry forms when you arrive at a rabbit
show-but don't wait until show day to fill out your show entry unless you
absolutely cannot find a show entry form beforehand!
A few tips about filling out your
rabbit show
form:
Complete all Lines- fill out all information
completely, give a complete readable address including your state and ZIP in case the
secretary mails your show report to you. Include your full phone number
should the secretary need to call you to clarify information on the entry form.
And of course make sure you fill in all lines of your animal entries.
Check For Accuracy - Double
check to make sure you've listed correct information - incorrect tattoo numbers
and classes are time-consuming for the show secretary to track down when
processing the show reports!
All Your Info Must be Legible! - if you handwrite your report,
please make sure it is easily readable by anyone, not just yourself! Allow
enough time so you are not rushed filling it out. If your child fills out
his/her own entry, please check it carefully when they finish it - you may be able to read your child's
handwriting, but someone else may have trouble deciphering it! Pay
attention to trouble numbers and letters that can look the same when
handwritten, such as; Z & S, U & V, 1 & L, 0 & o, etc - there are even some
typed and computer-generated fonts that can produce confusion (like the font I
am using - can you tell which is the letter 'o' and which is the number '0' ?). All this
said....take the time to read over your entry before you turn it in - and
clarify any info that could be mistaken for something else.
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Check or mark OPEN or YOUTH up in
one of the corners of your entry form-this helps the show secretary quickly sort
entries!
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Sometimes you'll find blanks
labeled: Coop number, entry or exhibitor number, and such - these
are for the show folks' use, you don't fill these blanks in with any information
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Print your full address, ZIP code
and other contact info.
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List your rabbit's ear number
CLEARLY
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Spell out the breed -abbreviating
may cause confusion for those processing your entry form
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Under variety; check your Standard
of Perfection for the variety to list. If you are showing Holland Lops or
French Lops, these breeds are shown under either 'broken' or 'solid' varieties,
not the actual color, but many breeds are shown under their exact colors or
groups of colors.
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Mark Junior, Intermediate
(if your breed has an intermediate class) or Senior. Now, carefully
read your Standard of Perfection to make sure you are showing your rabbit in the
correct age class- in most cases your rabbit must be a certain weight at
a certain age in order to conform to the breed standards, and usually a rabbit
that does not weigh enough for its age cannot be shown in a younger age class.
Our other website,
The Rabbit & Cavy Directory, lists all the
showroom weights for each recognized breed.
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Mark buck or doe
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Check if you are entering your
rabbit in a fur class (which will follow the breed class), remember you will
need a separate remark card for each rabbit you enter in a fur class.
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Total up your show fees (fees are
listed in the show catalog) and don't forget to add in any fur class fees and
totals from any additional pages if you use more than one show entry form!
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You can fill out the show
information at the bottom of the page also - this can be found in the show
catalog.
Below is an example
of a completed Show Entry form - there are many variations of this form, some
ask for additional information or the form may look a little different, but the
form below is a good example because it contains basic information found on most
Show Entry forms. Read your show catalog thoroughly-some shows require
you to use Official ARBA Rabbit Show Entry Forms and not those made by other
persons or computer programs.
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