03/13/2024
M.C.B.A. 2024 National Show, Novice Show
March 15-17, 2024
Place: 708 S. Union Street
4-H Building, DeKalb County Fairgrounds
Auburn, Indiana
Judges: Tamara Tucker and Jordan Manalo
Novice Show: 9:30 a.m. Saturday (During classification)
Live Animal Show: Immediately following classification Saturday
Lunch and Banquet onsite. Please RSVP by March 1, 2024 to [email protected].
Lunch -Sandwiches/Sandwich bar, chips, drinks - $10
Banquet - smoked pulled pork, potatoes, veggies, dessert, drinks -$20
Vegetarian and gluten free options available by RSVP only.
Registration: Friday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
The hall will be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m, unless other arrangements are made.
Please turn your paperwork into the registration table before beginning to groom.
Grooming: 6:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Costs: Live animals (either show): $7.00
Auction animals: $7.00
If you would like to advertise your business in the show book, please send an ad to Brenda at [email protected]. Ads are $10.00 for half a page and $20.00 for a whole page.
Vender table: Free to MCBA members. Please RSVP for planning purposes
Motels:
Baymont: 306 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 920-1900
Holiday Inn Express: 404 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 925-1900
Quality Inn: 225 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 925-6363
Days Inn: 1115 West 7th St, Auburn (260) 925-1316
Red Roof Motel: 503 Ley Drive, Auburn (260) 927-8800
Hampton Inn 1020 Smaltz Way, Auburn (260) 925-1100
Comfort Suites: 137 West 15th Street (260) 920-7600
Classification: 9:30 a.m. live animals
Animals MUST be ready to be classified or they will not be included in the show.
Auction Rules:
1. Animals entered in the show may be included in the auction.
2. Animals not entered in the show will be caged and displayed in a specially marked area. Animals must be caged by the start of the live animal show, and remain caged until the end of the auction.
3. The fee for entering an animal in the auction is $7.OO. There is no additional fee for animals entered in the show.
4. When entering an animal, the owner must indicate a selling price. Once caged, and a price set, the animal may not be withdrawn from the auction.
5. Cage numbers and prices will be listed on a large board. Anyone interested in bidding on an animal will talk to the people at the claiming table. The first bid must be for the price listed. Further bids will be in increments of $10 or more.
6. The National organization will retain ten percent of the final sale price.
7. All animals will be paid for and claimed through the claiming table.
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National Show Rules:
Live Animals: Limit 20 in each color section.
Color Section Breeders Award:
Awards will be given in each color section providing there are 10 or more entries in that section. An exhibitor must enter at least 5 in a color section and average 3rd place (min. 15 pts) to be eligible for a breeders award.
Master Breeder’s Award:
Total points accumulated for all entries per rancher apply for the Master Breeder’s Award. Exhibitor must show a minimum of 30 animals to be eligible or the Master Breeder’s Award.
Trophies will be given for Grand Show, Reserve Grand Show and Breeder Awards.
Junior Breeder Award:
A trophy will be given for the most points awarded for a maximum of 3 animals, with an average of at least third place. The animals must be designated prior to the beginning of the show, and must be bred and groomed by the exhibitor. Exhibitors will be expected to answer questions concerning the care and breeding of chinchillas. Anyone age 10 to 17 is eligible.
Participation ribbons will be given to all exhibitors.
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Novice Show Rules:
Who is eligible: This show is aimed at beginner breeders and those just starting out with chinchillas. If you choose to show your chins in the Novice Show, you may not also show at the National Show.
Before the show: Register your chinchillas Friday night or Saturday by 8:00 a.m. Fill out your paperwork and return it to the registration table. Groom your chins. People will be available to help with paperwork and grooming.
During the show: Chinchillas will be brought to the show table in random order. There will be no classification or separation by s*x or age. Judging will be very informal. When possible, those with animals on the table will be invited to stand in front of the show table and talk with the judge. The best show animals will be put aside for further competition. Comments will be given for the rest, and they will be returned to their tables. After every animal has been judged, those that were held back will return to the table for judging. If the animals warrant it, one first, one second, and one third place will be awarded. If your animal receives a first, second or third place, you will no longer be eligible for the Novice Show.
Awards: All animals will receive a ribbon or rosette. Animals not held for further competition will receive an honorable mention ribbon. Those held for competition will receive a special mention ribbon. First, second and third place will receive a rosette.
Located in San Antonio, Texas I have been breeding and showing chinchillas since 1999.
