Fleece & Wool Show Entry Form Complete Fleece & Wool Show Entry Form and mail to Fiber Fusion NW, c/o NSAA, P.O. Box 1131, Stanwood, WA 98292

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1 Fleece & Wool Show Entry Form Complete Fleece & Wool Show Entry Form and mail to Fiber Fusion NW, c/o NSAA, P.O. Box 1131, Stanwood, WA Entry Deadline: October 11, 2017 Direct Fleece & Wool Show questions to Megan Burleson or Owner Name: Farm Name: (Print Owner s Name as it is to be shown on the Fleece Show Results) Address: Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) What type of fleece(s) are you entering? Please check all that apply and attach appropriate pages to this form. ALPACA complete and attach page 3 to this form CASHMERE complete and attach page 5 to this form LLAMA complete and attach page 7 to this form PYGORA complete and attach page 9 to this form ANGORA RABBIT complete and attach page 4 to this form CROSSBRED GOAT complete and attach page 6 to this form MOHAIR complete and attach page 8 to this form WOOL complete and attach page 10 to this form Total Number of Fleeces Entered: Payment in full is due with registration. Please check one: A check payable to North Sound Alpaca Association is included Payment has been made on-line on ( date) Entry Fee: 1 or 2 Fleeces - $6 per fleece 3 or more Fleeces - $4 per fleece Total Due: Please check one of the following: I will be picking up my entry(s) at the show Sunday afternoon. I give permission to claim my entry(s). (Full Name) I would like my entry(s) shipped to me. Enclose pre-paid, pre-addressed FEDEX or UPS shipping label with registration. *Exhibitors may sell fleeces in Fiber Fusion s Fleece Sale. Fiber Fusion will waive the 10% donation for these fleeces however, all other rules apply. Please read the information and rules for the Fleece Sale for more information. Confirmation & Cancellation Policy: Registration confirmations will be sent out by as complete paperwork is received. If you must cancel your entry(s), 75% of fees paid to Fiber Fusion Northwest will be refunded if the cancellation is received by October 11, No fees will be refunded for cancellations received after October 11, All Fiber Fusion Northwest participants must read and sign the following: It is understood and agreed that the North Sound Alpaca Association, Fiber Fusion Northwest show and its committee members, and the Evergreen Fairgrounds, its officers, agents and employees shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, property or animals. The undersigned also agrees to hold harmless the above parties for any expenses or liabilities incurred including attorney s fees. Participant(s) Signature(s) Date Registrar use only: Postmark Date Date Rec d Check # Amt

2 Fiber Fusion Northwest Fleece & Wool Show Entry Information and Rules Superintendent: Megan Burleson Judge: Dawn Lantz This show is governed by the rules set forth in this document. All exhibitors are responsible for reviewing and abiding by these rules as well as the rules specific to each particular breed of fiber animal. Entry form: The Fleece Show Entry Form must be postmarked or completed on-line on or before Oct 11, Entry fee: Entry fee is $6 each for 1-2 fleeces entered, OR $4 per fleece for 3 or more fleece entries. There is a limit of 3 entries per owner, per Color Group, per Breed Group, per Age Group. Exhibitors must enter fleece in a fresh clear plastic bag. The Fleece Entry Tag must be filled out and placed inside the bag with the fleece and it must be visible. Please have all information except the Entry # filled out on each tag before you come to check in. You will receive your entry #(s) at check in. The Fleece Entry Tags can be found on the Fiber Fusion Northwest website ( and on pages of this document (arranged alphabetically according to fleece type). Fleece Drop Off and Pick Up: Fleeces may be mailed, dropped off at a designated collection site, or delivered directly to the show the evening prior to the event. MAIL IN - If not attending Fiber Fusion Northwest, fleeces may be mailed to Megan Burleson, 2310 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA Fleeces must arrive prior to October 18, Entries MUST be accompanied by a pre-paid, pre-addressed, return label from either FEDEX or UPS, and will be returned in the same box sent. We will be unable to return ribbons and fleece without this label, and those fleeces will be donated. For mail in or remote drop off, place ENTIRE REGISTRATION PACKET in your fleece bags. SHOW SITE CHECK-IN You may drop off your fleece at the show site on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2017, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. If you cannot make the 7 pm deadline, you must make prior arrangement with the Superintendent. REMOTE DROP OFF - The following are designated as collection sites. Make arrangements directly with drop off site contact person. Place ENTIRE REGISTRATION PACKET in your fleece bags when dropping off. Whidbey Island Ron & LeeAnna Jorgenson Pronkin Pastures 2582 North Bluff Rd. Greenbank, leeanna@pronkinpastures.com Everett Megan Burleson Merrimac Fiberworks 2310 Hoyt Avenue Everett, megan@merrimacfiberworks.com Seattle and Camano Island Ed & Helga Gardipe Alpacas Novandina 804 Ell Rd. Camano Island, edgard@wavecable.com ** Fleeces must be at the drop off site no later than Wednesday, October 18, Fleeces may be picked up at the show site after 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 22, At such time the PICK UP RECEIPT must be surrendered and matched to the fleece bag tag. You may also make arrangements to recover your fleece at one of the designated drop off sites. Mail-in fleece will be returned using the return label. PLEASE NOTE: We will take care of your fleece within reason, but we are not responsible for loss or damage. August 2017 Page 2 of 12

3 Additional entry information for ALPACA Fleece entries ALPACA Color Groups: Light (L) Medium (M) Dark (D) Grey/Variegated (G) Color Group Breed (H/S) Alpaca Name or ID Date of Birth Age Group Previous Shear Date Current Shear Date Include in Fleece Sale*? Color Groups: To determine correct color designation, look at the cut end of the fleece. Color Groups for this Fleece Show are as follows: Light: - hue of the overall blanket fleece is light colored, or white based (based on a mid-side fleece view where the sample is beige or lighter.) Medium: - hue of the overall blanket fleece is medium colored, or fawn based (based on a mid-side fleece view where the sample is light brown or lighter, light fawn or darker) Dark: - hue of the overall blanket fleece is dark or brown/black based (based on a mid-side fleece view where the sample is black or lighter, medium brown or darker.) Grey/Variegated: - hue of the overall blanket fleece is grey colored or variegated (based on a mid-side fleece view where the sample matches any grey or a mix of colors that does not match any single color. Groups: Shall be Huacaya and Suri. Age Groups are as follows: Weanling: Age 6 months to 12 months Yearling: Age 12 months to 24 months Prime: Age 24 months to 36 months Mature: Age 36 months + All classes will be organized by Breed, Color Group and Age. Gender is not considered in Fleece Show classes. Fleece will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness 5. Character/Crimp 6. Luster Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. One Champion and Reserve Champion ribbon per Breed, per Color Group - The following special ribbons will be awarded based on judge s choice: Best In Show Judge's Choice Most Spinnable August 2017 Page 3 of 12

4 Additional entry information for ANGORA Fleece entries Class Rabbit Name or Identification Fiber should be entered in the appropriate class (listed below) Angora Rabbit Classes English French German & German Hybrid Giant Satin Angora Rabbit Fiber Class Rules Fiber length should be 2.5 to 5 inches in length and weigh a minimum of 4 ounces per entry. Fiber will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following characteristics: 2. Fineness 5. Character/Crimp 6. Luster Champion and Reserve Champion for each class Best of Show August 2017 Page 4 of 12

5 Additional entry information for CASHMERE Fleece entries Class Code Breed Goat Name or Identification CLASS CODES FOR WHITE CLASS CODES FOR COLORED WK White Kid CK Colored kid WA White Adult CA Colored Adult Fleece Class Rules Fiber length is measured in its relaxed (crimpy) and must be no shorter than 1.25 inches (32mm) in length. 1 st clip fleeces are classified as Kid. All subsequent clips should be entered in the appropriate Adult class. If a fleece is disqualified, the reason for disqualification shall be recorded on the scorecard and the judge s worksheet. The judge is allowed to move the fleece to the appropriate class if it has been entered into the incorrect class. Cashmere will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness and Purity 5. Character and Style Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. White Champion and Reserve White Champion Color Champion and Reserve Color Champion Best of Show August 2017 Page 5 of 12

6 Additional entry information for CROSSBRED GOAT Fleece entries Class Code Breed Goat Name or Identification CLASS CODES FOR WHITE CLASS CODES FOR COLORED WK White Kid CK Colored kid WA White Adult CA Colored Adult Fleece Class Rules If a fleece is disqualified, the reason for disqualification shall be recorded on the scorecard and the judge s worksheet. Crossbred fleeces will be separated by color and age. Judge will determine what purebred fleece the entry comes closest to and fleece will be judged according to those breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness and Purity 5. Character and Style Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. White Champion and Reserve White Champion Color Champion and Reserve Color Champion Best of Show August 2017 Page 6 of 12

7 Additional entry information for LLAMA Fleece entries Wool Type Llama Name or Identification All classes will be organized by Wool Type. Wool Type Groups are as follows: Single w/o Crimp 5-24 months Single w/o Crimp 25+ months Single w/ Crimp 5-24 months Single w/ Crimp 25+ months Double w/ Crimp 5-24 months Double w/ Crimp 25+ months Suri 5-24 months Suri 25+ months Fleece Class Rules All fleeces should be between 3 6 inches in length. Fleece will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness 5. Character/Crimp 6. Luster Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. Champion and Reserve Champion Best In Show Judge's Choice Most Spinable August 2017 Page 7 of 12

8 Additional entry information for MOHAIR Fleece entries Class Code Breed Goat Name or Identification Mohair fleeces classes are determined by the fineness of the fiber, regardless of the age of the goat. The judge is allowed to move the fleece to the appropriate class if it has been entered into the incorrect class. CLASS CODES FOR WHITE CLASS CODES FOR COLORED 1 st Clip (Kid) 1 st Clip (Kid) 2 nd Clip (Kid) 2 nd Clip (Kid) 3 rd /4 th Clip (Yearling) 3 rd /4 th Clip (Yearling) 5Clip + (Adult) 5 th Clip + (Adult) Fleece Class Rules Fleeces should be within 6 to 7 inches in length. If a fleece is disqualified, the reason for disqualification shall be recorded on the scorecard and the judge s worksheet. Mohair will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness and Purity 5. Character and Style Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. White Champion and Reserve White Champion Color Champion and Reserve Color Champion Best of Show August 2017 Page 8 of 12

9 Additional entry information for PYGORA Fleece entries Class Code Breed Goat Name or Identification CLASS CODES FOR WHITE WKA White Kid (1 st clip) Type A fleece WAA White Adult Type A fleece WKB White Kid (1 st clip) Type B fleece WAB White Adult Type B fleece WKC White Kid (1 st clip)type C fleece CLASS CODES FOR COLORED CKA Colored Kid (1 st clip)type A fleece CAA Colored Adult Type A fleece CKB - Colored Kid (1 st clip) Type B fleece CAB Colored Adult Type B fleece CKC - Colored Kid (1 st clip) Type C fleece WAC White Adult Type C fleece CAC - Colored Adult Type C Fleece Fleece Class Rules Pygora fleeces classes are determined by the fineness of the fiber, regardless of the age of the goat. The judge is allowed to move the fleece to the appropriate class if it has been entered into the incorrect class Fiber length will vary by fleece type. Appropriate fiber lengths are as follows: 1. Type A : 6+ inches 2. Type B : 3 6 inches 3. Type C : 1+ inch 1 st clip fleeces are classified as Kid. All subsequent clips should be entered in the appropriate Adult class. If a fleece is disqualified, the reason for disqualification shall be recorded on the scorecard and the judge s worksheet. Fleeces will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following: 2. Fineness and Purity 5. Character and Style Ribbons will be awarded to 4th Place. White Champion and Reserve White Champion Color Champion and Reserve Color Champion Best of Show August 2017 Page 9 of 12

10 Additional entry information for WOOL entries Breed Sheep Name or Identification Sheep Breeds BREED Blue Faced Leicester Border Leicester Natural colored Border Leicester Cheviot Columbia Coopworth Cormo Corriedale Cotswold Natural Colored Cotswold Dorset Gotland Hampshire Icelandic Jacob Lincoln BREED Natural Colored Lincoln Merino Navajo-Churro Oxford Rambouillet Romeldale Natural Colored Romeldale & CVM Romney Natural Colored Romney Scottish Blackface Shetland Suffolk Targhee Other Wool Breeds White Other Wool Breeds Natural Colored Fleece Class Rules If your fleece is a mixed breed, it should be entered under either the Other Breeds White or Other Breeds Natural Colored breed category. If a fleece is disqualified, the reason for disqualification shall be recorded on the scorecard and the judge s worksheet. Wool will be judged on breed standards with an emphasis on the following 2. Handle 4. Breed Character 5. Presentation and Skirting 6. Recommended length 3 to 5 inches August 2017 Page 10 of 12

11 Ribbons will be awarded to 4 th Place Champion and Reserve Champion for each class Best of Show - Color Best of Show White Judge's Choice - Color Judge's Choice White August 2017 Page 11 of 12

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