The general rules of Competition as set out in the Premium
List shall apply to the Wool/Fleece Competition.
There must be a minimum of three entrants for any class
although each of these entrants may enter up to three fleeces.
Fleeces shall be laid out in the tent be 10.00 a.m. on Show
Day.
Each entry shall be appraised and the Judges score card shall
be affixed above each entry.
Points shall be awarded for style and character, fineness
(whiteface only), uniformity of quality, strength, springiness, handle,
colour and particularly presentation. While weight may be taken into
account by the Judge, this shall not be an overriding factor.
Any artificially tinted or stained fleeces shall be
disqualified. Fleeces should be unwashed.
Entry fee of 50p per fleece payable with entry form on Show
Day.
Prize tickets will be awarded in each section.
All finalists must be registered wool producers.
Competitors are reminded that they should collect
their fleeces not earlier than 4.30 p.m. at the end of the Show.
Classes
Blackface Mattress Style
-------1st ----2nd ,----3rd
Blackface Fine or Newton Stewart Style
-------1st ----2nd ,----3rd
Cheviot
Greyface, Mule, Lustre and Sundry
Fine and Medium
Naturally Coloured
Best Fleece in Show, Bottle of Whisky - Winner
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