Using Google Forms, Canva and QR codes for competition pre entry.

GROUP FINAL DATES AND LOCATIONS AROUND NSW

2025/2026 Judging Competition location & dates sorted by GROUP 

2025/2026 Group Final Result Sheet 

Computer Scoring Program for Judging Competitions - This program caters for up to 200 entrants. (please email katie.stanley@ascofnsw.org.au to receive a copy) 

The above logo is available for all NSW shows and group finals to download and use in their schedules when running Young Judges & Parader competitions. There is both a horizontal version (as above) and a vertical version that can be used. We encourage you to download the branding guidelines to ensure you are using the logos correctly.

Young Judges Logo Branding Guidelines

The table below outlines which placings qualify for State Finals

Young Judges Competition Judging Guidelines updated 29th January 2024

Beef Cattle Judging Operational Guidelines
Beef Cattle Paraders Guidelines 
Dairy Cattle Judging Operational Guidelines
Merino Sheep Judging Operational Guidelines
Merino Fleece Judging Operational Guidelines 
Meat Breeds Sheep Judging Operational Guidelines 
Grain Judging Operational Guidelines 
Fruit & Vegetable Judging Operational Guidelines

Poultry Judging Operational Guidelines

Over Judge Thank You Certificate

Merino Fleece Judging - Top & Noil - Please be aware it is important that all entrants in the Merino Fleece Judging Competition are fully conversant with the "Scale of Points for Fleece Judging". You will need to have a few copies on hand for your competitions.

CLICK HERE to download.

Teacher Resources On Young Judges Competitions

Handbook for Agriculture Teachers - Competitions 

Videos on all Young Judges Competitions - All the videos are under Agricultural Education

Young Judges Education Day

 The ASC Next Generation Group ran a very successful Young Judges Workshop day in Eugowra. They have put together two documents which will help people wishing to put on an education day targeting schools and the Young Judges competitions.

1) Guidelines to running a 100 student judging workshop

2) Young Judges booklet for students to use and take home

Eligibility To Compete at State Finals In Sydney

Please note you must qualify through a Group Finals to be eligible to compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Note: Merino Sheep Competitors - Stud Merino Breeders Association's events at Dubbo, Canberra and Armidale are classified as group finals.

Please note the changed eligibility rule (b) noted on the Judging Instruction Sheets under the 'Rules and Regulations' Button.

State Finals

Past Winners Spreadsheet - 2008 - 2025

The 2026 State Finals of the Judging Competitions will be held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

All Young Judges & Paraders competition entries are completed through the RAS of NSW online entry system. Once you qualify, an email will be sent to you with information on how to enter.  Wool Article / Garment & Rich Fruit Cake entries are still done on a form. The 2025 form will be updated in due course. 

Entry for the 2026 Sydney Royal will be done online for Young Judges & Paraders. A link will be sent to eligible competitors after qualifying.

For more information on Judging Competitions - CLICK HERE

For more information on Parading Competitions - CLICK HERE

2026 SYDNEY ROYAL TIMETABLE

NATIONAL YOUNG JUDGES & PARADER COMPETITIONS

 The National Finals are organised by Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA), the National Body who represents over 580 Shows nation-wide. For further details on the National Finals please visit www.agshowsaustralia.org.au