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2008-2009 OCA BEST Sanctioned Show & Event Schedule
   
Tune in for BEST Recaps on Mondays
Each Monday after a BEST weekend ABN Radio will broadcast the BEST recap complete with show results and exhibitor interviews. For a listing of stations and for more information visit www.buckeyeag.com
Click here for a list of BEST Clothing FOR SALE
If the show name is underlined, click on it for more information about the show.
In case of inclement weather, call the OCA office or check this website for information about a show. Both will be updated with information if inclement weather occurs.
Show We Are the BEST!
Act Responsible. Before, During and After the Show.
BEST Participants, Parents, Fitters & Fans,
The BEST Program begins its 10th year this fall thanks to the tremendous support of sponsors, exhibitors and shows. In the past 10 years the program has grown to be one of the most envied junior programs in the country.
Not only is this a year for the program to shine, it’s a moment for you, the participants, to shine.
Let’s show everyone what the BEST PROGRAM is about by acting with class and dignity. While at the shows, act responsibly and treat the fairgrounds like it is your own barn. While at restaurants, hotels and other businesses in the area please represent the BEST program well. Help us help you continue to provide the family atmosphere that this junior program was built on by cooperating with all BEST policies.
Everyone is watching. SHOW EVERYONE THAT WE ARE THE BEST!
OCA BEST Committee and BEST Shows
Heart of It All, AGR Holiday Classic, Gallia County Preview Show, Scarlet & Gray Midwest Showdown, Preble County Preview, Clark County Cattle Battle, Hot Shot Classic, Foundation’s Feature, Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, Buckeye Classic
November 29-30, 2008
Heart Of It All Open Show
Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
Hosted by Allen County Fair
Schedule:
Saturday, November 29
Heifers Ring A
Heifers Ring B
Showmanship
Sunday, November 30
Steers Ring A
Steers Ring B
Judges:
Kevin Jensen and Blake Bloomberg
Information:
Brandon Jordan 614-452-1554, anfdm@hotmail.com
Jay Begg 419-228-7141,
jay@allencountyfair.org or
Brad Winegardner 419-303-3399, bmwinegardner@watchtv.net
A BQA session will be held Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
December 13-14, 2008
Ohio AGR Holiday Classic
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Hosted by OSU Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Schedule:
Saturday, December 13
Heifers Ring A
Heifers Ring B
Showmanship
Sunday, December 14
Steers Ring A
Steers Ring B
Judges:
Randy Daniel and Geoff Gates
Information:
Lucas Regula: 419-236-2584 or regula.19@osu.edu
Zach O'Diam: 937-608-0168
Brian Herringshaw: 419-308-0756
January 3-4, 2009
Gallia County Preview Show
Gallia County Fairgrounds, Gallipolis, Ohio
Hosted by Gallia County Cattlemen's Association
Schedule:
Saturday, January 3
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Sunday, January 4
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Judges:
Saturday: Mark Richardson
Sunday: Steve Patton
Information:
Carroll Ruff: 740-379-2824 or 740-645-4085
Richard Stephens: 740-441-5680 or 740-446-7007 or stephens.163@osu.edu
Kyle Deel: 740-441-5460 or bi-kdeel@seovec.org
January 10-11, 2009
Scarlet and Gray Midwest Showdown
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Hosted by OSU Saddle and Sirloin Club and Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Schedule:
Saturday, January 10
Heifers Ring A
Heifers Ring B
Showmanship
Sunday, January 11
Steers Ring A
Steers Ring B
Judges:
Jeff Thayne - Heifers, Showmanship, Steers
Cheramie Viator - Heifers & Showmanship
Harlan Yochum - Steers
Information:
Allison Agle: 937-631-3074 or agle.7@osu.edu
Nick Pontius: 614-348-0265 or pontius.18@osu.edu
January 23-25, 2009
Leading the BEST Conference
Ohio State University Campus, Columbus, Ohio
Hosted by Ohio Cattlemen's Association
Registration deadline is December 15 - Click here for a registration form
Information:
OCA office: 614-873-6736 or beef@ohiobeef.org
January 31 - February 1, 2009
Preble County Preview Show
Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH
Hosted by Preble Co. Cattlemen's Association
Schedule:
Saturday, January 31
Heifers Ring A
Heifers Ring B
Showmanship
Sunday, February 1
Steers Ring A
Steers Ring B
Judges:
Mark Hoge and Mike Martin
Information:
Rodney Mann: 937-273-2606
February 14-15, 2009
Clark County Cattle Battle
Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, OH
Hosted by Clark Co. Cattlemen's Association
New for 2009: The Clark County Cattle Battle will be for Ohio Exhibitors only.
Schedule:
Saturday, February 14
Heifers Ring A
Heifers Ring B
Showmanship Ring A
Showmanship Ring B
Sunday, February 15
Steers Ring A
Steers Ring B
Judges:
Andy Rash and Ben Bobell
Information:
Bob Agle: 937-568-4418
Sam Roberts: 937-477-0060
February 28, 2009
Hot Shot Classic
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH
Hosted by Greene Co. Cattlemen & Cedarville Hot Shots 4-H Club
Judge: Cory Schrag
Schedule:
Saturday, February 28
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Information:
Jeff & Sue Winkle: 937-766-2205 or cattlejock9@yahoo.com
Craig & Betsy Saunders: 937-767-9934
Roger & Mary Rife: 937-478-8691
March 1, 2009
DTS Foundation's Feature
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH
Hosted by Wilmington College Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity
Judge: Aaron Arnett
Schedule:
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Information:
John Schaeffer: 419-656-4681, jschaeffer@wilmington.edu
Wyatt Schroder: 937-302-8320 or wschroder@wilmington.edu
Jerry Matthews: 937-901-0131 or gmatthews@wilmington.edu
Josh Main: 740-272-2184 or jmain@wilmington.edu
March 20-22, 2009
Ohio Beef Expo
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Hosted by Ohio Cattlemen's Association
Judges: Showmanship: TBA
Heifers: Dan Shike
Steers: Brandon Callis
Schedule:
Friday, March 20
Fitting Demonstration
Fitting Contest - Click here for info and a signup sheet
Saturday, March 21
Judging Contest
BQA Session
Showmanship
Sunday, March 22
Steer and Heifer Shows
Information:
OCA: 614-873-6736, beef@ohiobeef.org
A BQA session will be held Saturday March 21, 2008
April 4-5, 2009
Buckeye Classic
Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, Dover, OH
Hosted by Buckeye Classic Committee & Tuscarawas Co. Cattlemen's
Judges: Day 1: Mark McCully
Day 2: Tyler Norvell
Schedule:
Saturday, April 4
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Sunday, April 5
BQA Session - 7 a.m.
Showmanship
Heifers
Steers
Information:
Sally Puzacke: 330-343-0832, spuzacke@pronutrition.com
A BQA session will be held Sunday April 5, 2009 at 7 a.m.
June 6, 2009
OCA BEST Banquet
Ohio Exp Center, Columbus, Ohio
Information:
Ohio Cattlemen's Association: 614-873-6736
In case of inclement weather, call the OCA office or check this website for information about a show. Both will be updated with information if inclement weather occurs.
NEW FOR 08-09 - Exhibitor Info Sheet & Animal Nomination Forms
Click here for an Exhibitor Information Sheet - one per exhibitor
Click here for an Animal Nomination Form - one per animal nominated
BEST exhibitor is under the age of 18, Nomination Forms must also be signed by a parent or guardian. Please plan accordingly.
Win the use of this trailer for the 2009-2010 BEST Season!
Eby Trailer is once again providing free use of a livestock trailer for one lucky participant in this year’s BEST program. The winner will receive the trailer at the 2009 BEST awards banquet and have use of it through the final 2009-10 BEST show. The winner and/or a family member must be present at the 2009 BEST awards banquet to win.
BEST participants will receive an entry into the drawing for each animal nominated for the BEST program and for every animal they show at each show they attend. Participants will be required to show at a minimum of one show to be entered in the drawing. OCA appreciates Eby’s great support of the BEST program.
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