Canadian Junior Angus
SHOWDOWN
The annual national Canadian Junior Angus show, Showdown, began in 2000 as an outlet for juniors from across the nation to gather in one location to exhibit their Angus cattle in conformation divisions.
There have been many different activities and contests added over the years. Currently there is print marketing, sales talk, judging, team judging, team grooming, photography, literature, art, scrapbooking, graphic design, farm sign, public speaking, Angus cook-off, Spirit of Angus youth and grand aggregate. If you wish to attend and would like to apply for a bursary for travel expenses, please see link below.
Showdown 2024 will be held in West Niagara Fairgrounds, Grassie, Ontario, July 18-20, 2024.
Showdown Travel & Trucking Bursaries | Deadline: May 25 & June 1
Showdown Travel & Trucking Bursaries
Awarded by the Canadian Angus Foundation and Canadian Junior Angus.
The Canadian Angus Foundation functions to preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research, and historical preservation and restoration. The Canadian Angus Foundation was incorporated in 1993 and is the charitable arm of the Canadian Angus Association.
The annual national Canadian Junior Angus show, Showdown, began in 2000 as an outlet for Juniors from across Canada to gather in one location to exhibit their Angus cattle in conformation divisions. There is also a showmanship contest along with many other activities and contests including grand aggregate, print marketing, sales talk, judging, team judging, team grooming, photography, literature, art, scrapbooking, graphic design, farm sign, public speaking, Angus cook-off and Spirit of Angus Youth award.
Six Canadian Angus Foundation (CAF) Showdown Travel Bursaries will be awarded in the amount of up to $750 each to deserving Canadian Junior Angus members from anywhere in Canada. Bursaries must be used within the same year awarded to help offset travel and registration costs for Showdown. Trucking assistance will be provided to those who travel over 1000 km (one way) and will be pro-rated among approved applicants. Preference will be given for members who organize travel groups and/or large shipments.
- To be considered for the individual award, complete and return your application to the
Canadian Angus Foundation by June 1. - To be considered for the trucking award, complete and return your application to the
Canadian Angus Foundation by May 25.
Applicant qualifications:
- Applicants must be a member of Canadian Junior Angus.
- All applicants must be 15 years of age or older or be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Applicant must be able to attend Showdown within the year of application.
- All applications must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted by email to Belinda Wagner with the subject line reading “Showdown Travel Bursary” or “Showdown Trucking Bursary”.
- A selection committee will evaluate applications. No interviews will be conducted. Recipients will be contacted between June 2-15 to make travel plans through Belinda Wagner.
- A complete report from the successful applicant is required within 30 days of the event.
Complete application to include:
- Cover sheet with name, contact information and Canadian Angus Association ID number.
- Résumé to include but not limited to Angus involvement within Canadian Junior Angus and provincially, industry
involvement and roles in your own Angus operation. - Submit answers to the following questions:
- Why do you want to attend Showdown and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
- Why would you be a good candidate for one of these travel bursaries?
- What return will you provide to the Foundation in exchange for the ability to attend?
For more information contact Belinda Wagner at 306-537-1518 or via email.
Showdown 2023 Results
Dawson Cleveland
Kordell Morrison
Kasey Adams
Keely Adams
Kailey Brandl
Ava Loveridge
Baxter Blair
Joran Frey
Kirk Rutten
Lexi Dietrich
Brandy Fettes
Tate Wheeler
Kasey Adams
Grand Aggregate
CAF Angus Roots Scholarship
Print Marketing
Sales Talk
Junior Team Grooming
Card Judging Competition
Junior Judging Champion: Mackenzie Wright, Reserve Junior Judging Champion: Hunter Brice, Intermediate Judging Champion: Abigale Tomblin, Reserve Intermediate Judging Champion: Faith Collins, Senior Judging Champion: Julie Sharp, Reserve Senior Judging Champion: Lexi Dietrich
Show Ring Team Judging
Back Row: Faith Collins (Intermediate Champion), Kasey Adams (Intermediate Champion), Hunter Brice (Junior Reserve Champion), Baxter Blair (Senior Reserve Champion), Chase Bruynooghe (Senior Champion), Julie Sharp (Senior Champion), Sarah MacDonald (Senior Reserve Champion)
Front Row: Stella Mader (Junior Champion), Mackenzie Wright (Junior Champion), Abigale Tomblin (Intermediate Reserve Champion), Owen Willms (Intermediate Reserve Champion), Calynn Gardner (Junior Reserve Champion)
Intermediate Team Grooming
Senior Team Grooming
Scrapbooking
Art Competition
Photography Competition
Graphic Design
Angus Cook-Off
Literature
Herdsman Award
Public Speaking
Spirit of the Youth Award
Peewees
Junior Showmanship
Intermediate Showmanship
Senior Showmanship
Supreme Showmanship Champion
