SWEEPSTAKES SHOW GUIDELINES
If you are looking for simple, straightforward, common sense show guidelines you will love Sweepstakes! Show guidelines are a simple, easy-to-follow alternative to complex rules and regulations. This approach acknowledges a high level of trust in all contestants' honesty, integrity, and competence. In return, Sweepstakes encourages all contestants to compete in a fair, friendly, and conscientious manner.
Guidelines:
- Alpacas must be registerd wtih ARI and be shown under the ARI registerd Owner Name.
- Alpacas must be shown with a minimum of 4" Fleece length (may be stretched).
- Alpacas must be shown in Natural Condition; artificial enhancements are discouraged and will not be rewarded.
- Fiber samples will be evaluated by the judges in the show ring for all positive and negative fiber characteristics.
- Alpaca judging criteria will emphasize the industry recognized POSITIVE TRAITS for Conformation and Fiber. Suris will be evaluated under the Suri Network Breed Standard criteria.
Breeder Classes
Documented scientific data will be used for evaluation of Grande Sire and Grande Dam Classes.
Show Results & Winners
Show results will be posted on NationalAlpacaSweepstakes.org. Marketing for future National Alpaca Sweepstakes events will feature top winners from this year's show. This exposure will add marketing value for your participation in the Sweepstakes.
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