2024 Junior National Show Information

2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW
June 22-27, 2024 • Springfield, Missouri
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Entries will open April 1, 2024

Entry & Ownership Deadline – May 1, 2024
Late Entry Deadline – May 10 (entry fees go up after May 1).
For more information, check out the tabs below.

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GENERAL INFO & FAQ's

DEADLINES
• ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
• Entries Open April 1, 2024
• Entry Deadline - MAY 1, 2024
• Late Entry Deadline - MAY 10, 2024 (Double Fees)
• No entries accepted after May 10.

OWNERSHIP
• OWNERSHIP DATE - Must be solely in the exhibitor’s name by May 1, 2024.
• Exception is animals in a sibling joint membership.
• NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.

ELIGIBILITY
• Participants must be current members in good standing with the American Junior Chianina Association (AJCA) and/or the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and cannot have reached their 22nd birthday prior to January 1 the year of the show.

AGE DIVISIONS
• Age divisions are determined on January 1 of the year 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
For example, you must have a birthday AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002 to be eligible for this year’s junior show.

DUES & FEES
• AJCA dues – $50 yearly. Junior dues must be paid in full for entires to be processed.
• AJMAA dues - $50. Junior dues must be paid in full for entries to be processed.
• See Entry Form for specific entry fees