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Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July 2015
Patron:
HRH The Prince of Wales
President:
Lord Crathorne
Honorary Show Director:
W V Cowling
PIGEONS &
POULTRY
Schedule & Regulations
Wednesday 15 July - Pigeons
Thursday 16 July - Poultry
ENTRIES CLOSE
Pigeons – Wednesday 27 May 2015
Poultry – Wednesday 27 May 2015
Late entries will not be accepted
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PIGEONS
To be judged on Wednesday 15 July 2015
This Show is held in accordance with the rules of the National Pigeon Association, with the exception of the
Flying Pigeons Sections.
The Racing Pigeon section is held in accordance with the rules of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association.
All birds except Flying Tipplers, Birmingham Rollers, West of England Flying Tumblers, Racing Homers
and imported birds rung with the appropriate ring of the governing body of country of origin, must wear the
ring of the National Pigeon Association.
All pigeons must be on the Showground before 9.00am on Wednesday 15 July. All vehicles
delivering birds onto the Showground must be removed by 8.00am. Birds can be left at the
Pigeon Gate until 9.00am for transportation to the Pigeon Building by trolley.
JUDGES
Mr S Morrow, Houton Le spring, Co Durham
Norwich Croppers, Blowers, LFCL Tumblers, Muff Tumblers, Limerick Tumblers, Jacobins,
Mr C Jeckell, Walsham, Norfolk
Dragoons, Homers (including German Beauty Homers), Modenas, American Show Racers, AOV Long Faced,
Juveniles
Mr D Hicks, Mattishall, Norfolk
Oriental Frills, African Owls, AOV Short Faced, Exhibition Tipplers, Birmingham Rollers, WEFT, Fancy Flying
Challenge
Mr D Ison, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire
Nuns, Chinese Owls, Old Dutch Capuchines, Exhibition & Indian Fantails, Old German Owls, Mookees, VPC
Breeds, Fancy Championship & Specials
Mr J A Bell, Catrine, Ayrshire
Mr M Hoskins, Pentre, Mid-Glamorgan
Show Racers
ENTRY FEES & PRIZE MONEY
The entry fee for all classes is £2.00 with a minimum entry fee of £12 (for the first 6 entries).
Each entry thereafter will be £2.
Class Prize Money
Challenge Class Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
£7.00
£4.00
£3.00
£14.00
£8.00
£6.00
NORWICH CROPPER
CLASS 1
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 2
COCK OR HEN, YB.
BLOWERS
JACOBINS
ANY COLOUR
CLASS 28
COCK, adult.
CLASS 29
HEN, adult.
CLASS 30
COCK OR HEN, YB.
ORIENTAL FRILLS
ANY OTHER VARIETY EXCEPT RARE BREEDS
CLASS 3
COCK, adult.
CLASS 4
HEN, adult.
CLASS 5
COCK OR HEN, YB.
DRAGOON
ANY COLOUR
CLASS 31
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 32
COCK OR HEN, YB.
AFRICAN OWLS
CLASS 33
COCK, adult.
CLASS 6
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 34
HEN, adult.
CLASS 7
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 35
COCK OR HEN, YB.
NUNS
GENUINE/SHOW/EXHIBITION HOMERS
CLASS 8
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 9
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 36
COCK, adult.
CLASS 37
HEN, adult.
CLASS 38
COCK OR HEN, YB.
GERMAN BEAUTY HOMERS
CHINESE OWLS
CLASS 10
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 39
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 11
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 40
COCK OR HEN, YB.
MODENAS
GAZZI
CLASS 12
COCK, adult.
CLASS 13
HEN, adult.
CLASS 14
COCK OR HEN, YB.
OLD DUTCH CAPUCHINES
CLASS 41
COCK, adult.
CLASS 42
HEN, adult.
CLASS 43
COCK OR HEN, YB.
EXHIBITION FANTAILS
MODENAS
SCHIETTI
CLASS 15
COCK, adult.
CLASS 16
HEN, adult.
CLASS 17
COCK OR HEN, YB.
LONG FACED CLEAN LEGGED TUMBLERS
SELF OR BARRED
CLASS 18
COCK, adult.
CLASS 19
HEN, adult.
CLASS 20
COCK OR HEN, YB.
LONG FACED CLEAN LEGGED TUMBLERS
CLASS 44
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 45
COCK OR HEN, YB.
INDIAN FANTAILS
CLASS 46
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 47
COCK OR HEN, YB.
AMERICAN SHOW RACER
CLASS 48
COCK, adult.
CLASS 49
HEN, adult.
CLASS 50
COCK OR HEN, YB.
ANY OTHER COLOUR
CLASS 21
COCK, adult.
CLASS 22
HEN, adult.
CLASS 23
COCK OR HEN, YB.
OLD GERMAN OWLS
CLASS 51
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 52
COCK OR HEN, YB.
MUFF TUMBLERS
MOOKEE
CLASS 24
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 53
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 25
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 54
COCK OR HEN, YB.
LIMERICK TUMBLERS
VPC BREEDS
TUMBLER AND FLYING
CLASS 26
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 55
COCK, adult.
CLASS 27
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 56
HEN, adult.
CLASS 57
COCK OR HEN, YB.
SHOW RACERS
VPC BREEDS
COLOUR
SHOW RACER
CLASS 58
COCK, adult.
CLASS 84
COCK, adult, blue or blue chequered.
CLASS 59
HEN, adult.
CLASS 85
HEN, adult, blue or blue chequered.
CLASS 60
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 86
COCK, adult, red or red chequered or
mealy.
VPC BREEDS
CLASS 87
HEN, adult, red or red chequered or
mealy.
FORM, STRUCTURE AND OWL
CLASS 61
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 88
COCK, yearling, blue or blue chequered.
CLASS 62
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CLASS 89
HEN, yearling, blue or blue chequered.
CLASS 90
COCK, yearling, red or red chequered or
mealy.
CLASS 91
HEN, yearling, red or red chequered or
mealy.
CLASS 92
COCK, YB.
CLASS 93
HEN, YB.
ANY OTHER VARIETY
SHORT FACED
CLASS 63
COCK or HEN, adult.
CLASS 64
COCK OR HEN, YB.
ANY OTHER VARIETY
LONG FACED
CLASS 65
COCK, adult.
CLASS 66
HEN, adult.
CLASS 67
COCK OR HEN, YB.
CHALLENGE CLASSES
SHOW RACERS
SHOW RACER - COLOURED
CLASS 94
COCK, adult. (grizzle, silver, dun,
chocolate, mottled, white, grey, lavender,
mosaic or yellow).
CLASS 95
HEN, adult. (grizzle, silver, dun,
chocolate, mottled, white, grey, lavender,
mosaic or yellow).
CLASS 96
COCK, Yearling. (grizzle, silver, dun,
chocolate, mottled, white, grey, lavender,
mosaic or yellow).
CLASS 97
HEN, Yearling. (grizzle, silver, dun,
chocolate, mottled, white, grey, lavender,
mosaic or yellow).
CLASS 98
COCK, YB. (grizzle, silver, dun,
chocolate, mottled, white, grey, lavender,
mosaic or yellow).
CLASS 99
HEN, YB. (grizzle, silver, dun, chocolate,
mottled, white, grey, lavender, mosaic or
yellow).
CLASS 100
COCK, adult, judged through the wires.
(not handled).
CLASS 101
HEN, adult, judged through the wires.
(not handled).
CLASS 102
COCK, YB, judged through the wires.
(not handled).
CLASS 103
HEN, YB, judged through the wires. (not
handled).
FANCY
CLASS 68
COCK, adult.
CLASS 69
HEN, adult.
CLASS 70
COCK OR HEN, YB.
EXHIBITION TIPPLERS
CLASS 71
COCK, adult.
CLASS 72
HEN, adult.
CLASS 73
COCK OR HEN, YB.
BIRMINGHAM ROLLERS
CLASS 74
COCK, adult.
CLASS 75
HEN, adult.
CLASS 76
COCK OR HEN, YB.
WEST OF ENGLAND FLYING TUMBLERS
CLASS 77
COCK, adult.
CLASS 78
HEN, adult.
CLASS 79
COCK, YB.
CLASS 80
HEN, YB.
CHALLENGE CLASSES
CHALLENGE CLASS
SHOW RACER
FANCY FLYING
CLASS 81
COCK OR HEN, any age.
CLASS 104
CHALLENGE, adult.
CLASS 105
CHALLENGE, YB.
JUVENILE
SHOW RACERS
ANY VARIETY OF PIGEON
CLASS 82
COCK OR HEN, adult.
CLASS 83
COCK OR HEN, YB.
JUVENILE (under 16 years) - SHOW RACER
CLASS 106
COCK OR HEN, any age, to be judged
on condition only.
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SPECIALS PRIZES
FANCY PIGEONS
CH1
For the Best Fancy Pigeon - The Rawnsley Perpetual Challenge Trophy plus £5.00
prize money plus a Supreme Champion Rosette and Prize card. The Reserve will recieve a
Supreme Championship Rosette.
The Supreme Champion Fancy Pigeon will also receive £10.00 offered by Keith & Gill
Robson.
SP1
For the bird that has been selected as Reserve to the Best Fancy Pigeon - The
Prince-Smith Perpetual Cup offered by the late Sir William Prince-Smith Bt, Southburn,
Driffield.
CH2
For the Best Fancy Pigeon bred in the current year - The Watmough Perpetual
Challenge Cup offered by Watmoughs Ltd, Idle Bradford.
SP2
For the Best Jacobin Bird
CH3
For the Best Juvenile Pigeon - Champion Rosette and Prize Card. The Reserve
Champion will also receive a Championship Rosette and Prize Card.
FANCY FLYING PIGEONS
CH4
For the Best Fancy Flying Pigeon - The Beswick Trophy plus prize money of £5.00.
SHOW RACERS
CH5
For the Best Show Racer - The Windowlite Perpetual Challenge Cup plus prize money
of £5, a Supreme Champion Rosette and Prize card. The Reserve will recieve a Supreme
Championship Rosette.
HOMERS
SP3
For the Best Fancy Homer - A YAS Rosette.
Certificate of Excellence for the Best Genuine, Show, Exhibition and German Beauty Homer.
All Pigeon Exhibitors will recieve a catalogue courtesy of Sean Morrow, Premier Penning Ltd of Co. Durham.
POULTRY
To be judged on Thursday 16 July 2015
This Show is held in accordance with the rules of The Poultry Club.
All poultry must be penned by 8.30am on Thursday 16 July.
There is no access into the Showground for vehicles to deliver birds. Birds can be
transported to the Poultry Building by trolley from the Poultry Gate in Grey Park.
Vehicles should be parked before birds are penned.
This is the Northern Regional Show for the Welsummer Club
The Welsummer classes are open to all exhibitors but also constitute the Welsummer Club (Northern Regional)
Show. By kind permission of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, the Welsummer Poultry and Egg classes (16 & 17,
82 & 83, and 133 - 138 inclusive) constitute the above mentioned Show, for which the Welsummer Club of Great
Britain will award 1st, 2nd & 3rd place rosettes in each relevant Poultry class; Merit Ribbons to the 1st place in each
Egg Class; Best of Breed and Best Eggs rosettes.
This is a Regional Show for the Rare Breed Poultry Society
JUDGES
Mr B Anderton, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Championship and Egg Classes
Classes 133-159
Mr W O’Callaghan, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Hard Feather Classes
Classes 1–9; 31-50; 116; 119-120
Mr P Reading, Tamworth, Staffordshire
True Bantam Classes
Classes 94-115
Mr R Sadler, Nantwich, Cheshire
Waterfowl Classes
Classes 123-132
Mr C Gullon, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Heavy Breeds and Rare Breed Classes
Classes 10-11; 14-15, 18-20, 26-30; 63-81; 84-87; 90-91
Mr A Brown, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Light Breeds & Welsummer Classes
Classes 12-13; 16-17; 21-25; 51-62; 82-83; 88-89; 92-93, 117-118, 121-122
ENTRY FEES & PRIZE MONEY
A minimum entry fee of £12 has been introduced e.g. 6 Birds or 8 Eggs.
After this, the rate below applies.
POULTRY
EGGS
Classes 1 - 132 = £2.00 (inc. VAT)
1st
£7.00
2nd
£4.00
3rd
£3.00
ENTRY FEES
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 133 - 159 = £1.50 (inc. VAT)
1st
£4.00
2nd
£3.00
3rd
£2.00
LARGE FOWL - HARD FEATHER
OLD ENGLISH GAME CARLISLE TYPE
CLASS 1
BROWN, RED OR GREY, male.
CLASS 2
BROWN, RED OR GREY, female.
CLASS 3
DUCKWING, male or female.
CLASS 4
ANY OTHER COLOUR, male or female.
LARGE FOWL - HARD FEATHER
RARE BREEDS
CLASS 26
LARGE FOWL male.
CLASS 27
LARGE FOWL, female.
CLASS 28
BANTAM, male. (Excluding Long Tails).
CLASS 29
BANTAM, male. (Long Tailed).
CLASS 30
BANTAM, female.
ANY OTHER LARGE HARD FEATHER
CLASS 5
ANY COLOUR OXFORD, male.
CLASS 6
ANY COLOUR OXFORD, female.
CLASS 7
BANTAMS - HARD FEATHER
CLASS 31
BLACK RED, MODERN GAME, male or
female.
ANY COLOUR MODERN, male or
female.
CLASS 32
ANY OTHER COLOUR, MODERN
GAME, male.
CLASS 8
ANY OTHER VARIETY HARD
FEATHER, male or female.
CLASS 33
ANY OTHER COLOUR, MODERN
GAME, female.
CLASS 9
ASIAN HARD FEATHER, male or
female.
LARGE FOWL - SOFT FEATHER
CLASS 10
ORPINGTON, male.
CLASS 11
ORPINGTON, female.
CLASS 12
SILKIE, male.
CLASS 13
SILKIE, female.
CLASS 14
WYANDOTTE, male or female.
CLASS 15
SUSSEX, male or female.
CLASS 16
WELSUMMER, male.
CLASS 17
WELSUMMER, female.
CLASS 18
BARNEVELDER, male or female.
CLASS 19
ANY OTHER VARIETY, HEAVY
BREED, male.
BANTAMS - HARD FEATHER
OLD ENGLISH GAME
CLASS 34
SPANGLE, male.
CLASS 35
SPANGLE, female.
CLASS 36
BLACK RED, male.
CLASS 37
WHEATEN, female.
CLASS 38
DARK RED OR DUCKWING, male.
CLASS 39
PARTRIDGE OR DUCKWING, female.
CLASS 40
BLACK OR BLUE, male.
CLASS 41
BLACK, female.
CLASS 42
BLUE, female.
CLASS 43
PILE, male or female.
CLASS 44
ANY OTHER COLOUR, male.
CLASS 45
ANY OTHER COLOUR, female.
CLASS 46
ASIAN HARDFEATHER, male.
CLASS 47
ASIAN HARDFEATHER, female.
CLASS 20
ANY OTHER VARIETY, HEAVY
BREED, female.
CLASS 21
ANY OTHER VARIETY, LIGHT BREED,
male.
CLASS 22
ANY OTHER VARIETY, LIGHT BREED,
female.
CLASS 48
ANY OTHER VARIETY
HARDFEATHER, male or female.
CLASS 23
LIKELIEST LAYER.
CLASS 49
CLASS 24
UTILITY (PURE BREED) male or
female.
ANY VARIETY BANTAM, male, bred in
current year.
CLASS 50
ANY VARIETY BANTAM, female, bred
in current year.
BANTAMS - SOFT FEATHER
LARGE FOWL TRIOS
CLASS 25
ANY VARIETY TRIO, HARD OR SOFT
FEATHER (to be judged on exhibition
standards).
CLASS 51
ANCONA, male.
CLASS 52
ANCONA, female.
CLASS 53
HAMBURGH, male.
CLASS 54
HAMBURGH, female.
CLASS 55
LEGHORN, ANY COLOUR, male.
CLASS 56
LEGHORN, WHITE, female.
CLASS 57
LEGHORN, BLACK, female.
CLASS 58
LEGHORN, BROWN, female.
CLASS 59
LEGHORN, ANY OTHER COLOUR,
female.
CLASS 87
FRIZZLE, ANY COLOUR, male or
female.
CLASS 88
SOFT FEATHER, ANY OTHER
VARIETY, male.
CLASS 89
SOFT FEATHER, ANY OTHER
VARIETY, female.
CLASS 90
HEAVY BREED, cockerel.
CLASS 91
HEAVY BREED, pullet.
CLASS 60
MINORCA, male or female.
CLASS 92
LIGHT BREED, cockerel.
CLASS 61
POLAND, male or female.
CLASS 93
LIGHT BREED, pullet.
CLASS 62
SILKIE, male or female.
CLASS 63
AUSTRALORP, male.
CLASS 64
AUSTRALORP, female.
CLASS 65
FAVEROLLE, male or female.
CLASS 66
ORPINGTON, BLACK, male.
CLASS 67
TRUE BANTAMS
CLASS 94
DUTCH, GOLD, male.
CLASS 95
DUTCH, GOLD, female.
CLASS 96
DUTCH, ANY OTHER COLOUR, male or
female.
ORPINGTON, BLACK, female.
CLASS 97
PEKIN, BLACK, male.
CLASS 68
ANY OTHER COLOUR ORPINGTON,
male or female.
CLASS 98
PEKIN, BLACK, female.
CLASS 69
ROCK, BARRED, male or female.
CLASS 99
PEKIN, WHITE, male.
CLASS 70
ROCK, BUFF, male or female.
CLASS 100
PEKIN, WHITE, female.
CLASS 71
ANY OTHER COLOUR, ROCK, male or
female.
CLASS 101
PEKIN, ANY OTHER COLOUR, male.
CLASS 102
PEKIN, ANY OTHER COLOUR, female.
CLASS 72
RHODE ISLAND RED, male.
CLASS 103
ROSCOMB, male or female.
CLASS 73
RHODE ISLAND RED, female.
CLASS 104
BELGIAN D’ANVERS, BLACK, male.
CLASS 74
SUSSEX, male.
CLASS 105
BELGIAN D’ANVER, BLACK, female.
CLASS 75
SUSSEX, female.
CLASS 106
CLASS 76
WYANDOTTE, WHITE, male.
BELGIAN D’ANVER, ANY OTHER
COLOUR, male.
CLASS 77
WYANDOTTE, WHITE, female.
CLASS 107
BELGIAN D’ANVER, ANY OTHER
COLOUR, female.
CLASS 78
WYANDOTTE, BLACK, male or female.
CLASS 108
BELGIAN D’UCCLE, male or female.
CLASS 79
WYANDOTTE, BARRED, male or
female.
CLASS 109
ANY OTHER VARIETY BELGIAN, male
or female.
CLASS 80
WYANDOTTE, ANY OTHER COLOUR,
male.
CLASS 110
SEBRIGHT, male or female.
CLASS 81
WYANDOTTE, ANY OTHER COLOUR,
female.
CLASS 111
SERAMA, male or female.
CLASS 112
CLASS 82
WELSUMMER, male.
ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM,
male.
CLASS 83
WELSUMMER, female.
CLASS 113
ANY OTHER VARIETY TRUE BANTAM,
female.
CLASS 84
GERMAN LANGSHAN, BLACK, male.
CLASS 114
CLASS 85
GERMAN LANGSHAN, BLACK, female.
ANY VARIETY TRUE BANTAM,
cockerel.
CLASS 86
GERMAN LANGSHAN, ANY OTHER
COLOUR, male or female.
CLASS 115
ANY VARIETY TRUE BANTAM, pullet.
EGGS
BANTAM TRIOS
CLASS 116
ANY VARIETY - HARD FEATHER, Trio.
CLASS 117
ANY VARIETY - SOFT FEATHER, Trio.
JUVENILES
CLASS 118
LARGE FOWL - HARD OR SOFT
FEATHER male or female.
CLASS 119
ANY VARIETY - HARD FEATHER,
male.
CLASS 120
ANY VARIETY - HARD FEATHER,
female.
CLASS 121
ANY VARIETY - SOFT FEATHER, male.
CLASS 122
ANY VARIETY - SOFT FEATHER,
female.
WATERFOWL
CLASS 123
GOOSE OR GANDER.
CLASS 124
WHITE CALL, male.
CLASS 125
WHITE CALL, female.
CLASS 126
ANY OTHER COLOUR, CALL, male.
CLASS 127
ANY OTHER COLOUR, CALL, female.
CLASS 128
RUNNER, male.
CLASS 129
RUNNER, female.
CLASS 130
ANY OTHER VARIETY OF HEAVY
BREED, drake.
CLASS 131
ANY OTHER VARIETY OF HEAVY
BREED, duck.
CLASS 132
ANY OTHER VARIETY, drake or duck.
LARGE FOWL (EXCLUDING WELSUMMER)
CLASS 139
SIX EGGS, any colour.
CLASS 140
T
THREE
EGGS, brown.
CLASS 141
T
THREE
EGGS, white or cream.
CLASS 142
T
THREE
EGGS, tinted.
CLASS 143
T
THREE
EGGS, any other colour.
CLASS 144
T
THREE
EGGS, distinct colour.
CLASS 145
ONE SUPREME EGG.
EGGS
BANTAMS (EXCLUDING WELSUMMER)
CLASS 146
SIX EGGS, any colour.
CLASS 147
THREE EGGS, brown.
CLASS 148
THREE EGGS, white or cream.
CLASS 149
THREE EGGS, tinted.
CLASS 150
THREE EGGS, any other colour.
CLASS 151
THREE EGGS, distinct colour.
CLASS 152
SINGLE SUPREME EGG.
EGGS
CLASS 153
THREE WATERFOWL EGGS, any
colour.
CLASS 154
ONE SUPREME WATERFOWL EGG.
EGGS
CONTENTS
EGGS
WELSUMMER
CLASS 155
ONE LARGE FOWL EGG, contents.
CLASS 156
ONE BANTAM EGG, contents.
CLASS 157
ONE WATERFOWL EGG, contents.
CLASS 133
LARGE FOWL, six eggs.
CLASS 134
LARGE FOWL, three eggs.
CLASS 135
LARGE FOWL, one egg.
CLASS 136
BANTAM, six eggs.
MISCELLANEOUS
CLASS 137
BANTAM, three eggs.
CLASS 158
ONE DECORATIVE EGG.
CLASS 138
BANTAM, one egg.
CLASS 159
ONE UNUSUAL SHAPED EGG.
EGGS
SUPREME CHAMPION
CH1
For the Supreme Champion of Show - The Will Burdett Challenge Cup, a Poultry
Club Gold Star Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
SP1
For the Reserve Supreme Champion of Show - A Poultry Club Silver Star Diploma
and YAS Championship Rosette.
LARGE FOWL
CH2
For the Champion Hard Feather - The Deanroyd Challenge Cup, a Poultry Club
Bronze Star Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
CH3
For the Champion Soft Feather - The Harewood Challenge Trophy, and a YAS
Championship Rosette.
CH4
For the Champion Large Soft Feather Light Breed - a Poultry Club Bronze Star
Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
CH5
For the Champion Large Soft Feather Heavy Breed - a Poultry Club Bronze Star
Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
BANTAMS
CH6
For the Champion Hard Feather - The Oaks Challenge Cup, a Poultry Club Bronze
Star Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
CH7
For the Champion Soft Feather or True Bantam - The Garnet Foster Challenge
Cup.
SP2
For the best Soft Feather Light Bantam - A Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and
YAS Championship Rosette.
SP3
For the best Soft Feather Heavy Bantam - A Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and
YAS Championship Rosette.
SP4
For the best True Bantam - A Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and YAS
Championship Rosette.
LARGE FOWL OR BANTAM
CH8
For the Champion Trio - A Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and YAS Championship
Rosette.
CH9
For the Champion Chicken born in the current year - The E Borman Trophy .
SP5
For the best White Leghorn - The John A Cheetham Challenge Cup.
RARE BREEDS
CH10
For the Champion in the Rare Breeds - A Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and YAS
Championship Rosette.
WATERFOWL
CH11
For the Champion Waterfowl - The Birstwith Challenge Cup, a Poultry Club Bronze
Star Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
JUVENILES
CH12
For the Champion Juvenile
Championship Rosette.
-
Poultry Club Bronze Star Diploma and YAS
EGGS
CH13
For the Champion Plate of Eggs - The M Sowerby Challenge Cup, a Poultry Club
Bronze Star Diploma and YAS Championship Rosette.
PIGEON REGULATIONS
Please note the general regulations also apply to this section.
1
All exhibitors must conform to the current Ministry Regulations appertaining to the Exhibition of
Pigeons.
2
Schedules and entry forms may be obtained from the Livestock & Entries Office, Yorkshire
Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ and must be completed and
returned together with a remittance for all charges to reach the Livestock & Entries Office by the date
stated on the front of this schedule.
3
This year, the minimum entry fee is in place of £12.00 (for 6 entries); subsequent entries are charged
at £2.00 per entry. Exhibitor tickets will be allocated on the basis of 1 one-day pass (per exhibitor) for
every £12.00 spent in entry fees. A maximum of 4 tickets will be sent to any one exhibitor.
4
All pigeons must be in the Showground before 9.00 am on Wednesday of Show. Birds must
remain penned until 5.00 pm on the day of the Pigeon Show. All vehicles delivering birds onto the
Showground must be removed by 7.30am and can be parked in the designated Pigeon Exhibitors’
car park. Birds can be left at the Pigeon Gate until 9.00 am for transportation to the Pigeon Building
by trolley. Special car park labels will be issued for this purpose.
5
Exhibitors must satisfy themselves as to the adequacy and suitability of penning arrangements and
the like and while the Society will endeavour to provide adequate penning, birds are brought onto the
Showground at the risk, in all respects, of exhibitors and on the express condition that the Society
shall accept no liability or responsibility in respect of penning arrangements.
6
In the event of the number of entries in any class falling below three, or the number of exhibitors
being less than two, the class may be cancelled.
7
All exhibits shall be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. When any exhibit entered at the Show of
this Society is the property of more than one owner, the same may be entered in the name of one of
the proprietors.
8
No exhibit can be entered in more than one class, except Challenge Classes, unless stated.
9
If, for any reason a judge is unable to attend, the Society reserves the right to appoint a substitute.
10
Unhealthy birds must not be exhibited. Such entries will be immediately returned to the owners and
the entry fees forfeited.
11
To enable awarding of the Fancy Championship & Special Awards, each judge will hand the pen
number of the best adult and the best current year bird in his section to the Chief Steward.
POULTRY REGULATIONS
Please note the general regulations also apply to this section.
1
All exhibitors must conform to the current Ministry Regulations appertaining to the Exhibition of
Poultry. The attention of exhibitors is particularly drawn to the following legislation by DEFRA which
came into operation on 26th October 1989:“The Poultry Breeding Flocks and Hatcheries (Registration and Testing) Order 1989”
This may apply to your flock. For further information you should contact your local Divisional
Veterinary Officer
2
Restrictions on Movement of Poultry to the Show – No Poultry may be exhibited which have been
shown in any other exhibition less that 28 days before the Great Yorkshire Show.
3
Schedules and entry forms may be obtained from the Livestock & Entries Office, Yorkshire
Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ and must be completed and
returned together with a remittance for all charges to reach the Livestock & Entries Office by the date
stated on the front of this schedule.
4
This year, the minimum entry fee is in place of £12.00 (for 6 birds or 8 eggs); subsequent entries are
charged at £2.00 per bird entry or £1.50 per egg entry. Exhibitor tickets will be allocated on the basis
of 1 one-day pass (per exhibitor) for every £12.00 spent in entry fees. A maximum of 4 tickets will be
sent to any one exhibitor.
5
All poultry must be penned by 8.30am on Thursday of Show. Birds must remain penned until
5.00pm on the day of the Poultry Show. All vehicles delivering birds on to the Showground must be
removed by 7.30am and can be parked in the designated Poultry Exhibitor’s car park. Birds can be
left at the Poultry Gate until 8.30am, for transportation to the Poultry Building by trolley. Special car
park labels will be issued for this purpose.
6
The Society does not provide food although the Stewards will check that all birds have sufficient
water. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to feed and water their birds. Exhibitors and others, not
acting as stewards or engaged in the business of the Show, will not be permitted to pen or un-pen
their birds, stage exhibits or remain in any shed, until it be open to the public on completion of
judging. Exhibitors must satisfy themselves as to the adequacy and suitability of penning
arrangements and the like and while the Society will endeavour to provide adequate penning, birds
are brought onto the Showground at the risk, in all respects, of exhibitors and on the express
condition that the Society shall accept no liability or responsibility in respect of penning
arrangements.
7
The title “Male” or “Female” indicates “Cock” or “Cockerel” or “Hen” or “Pullet”.
8
In the event of the number of entries in any class falling below three, or the number of exhibitors
being less than two, the class may be cancelled.
9
All exhibits shall be bona fide property of the exhibitor. When any exhibit entered at the Show of this
Society is the property of more than one owner, the same may be entered in the name of one of the
proprietors.
10
No exhibit can be entered in more than once class.
11
If for any reason a judge be unable to act the Society reserves the right to appoint a substitute.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Entry Fees/Forms
Entry fees and closing dates are stated at the front of the schedule and on the entry form. Full payment
must accompany all entry forms. Payment methods include: Cheque, made out to Yorkshire
Agricultural Society and Debit or Credit cards. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. Acceptance of Entries
The Society reserves the right to refuse any entry without providing reasons. It is the responsibility of
the exhibitor to ensure entries are posted well in advance of the entry closing date.
Closing dates are final and will be strictly enforced, entries received after the closing date will
be returned.
3. Cancellation or Combining of Classes
The Society reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes if it is decided that there are
insufficient entries or exhibitors. If classes are cancelled all entry fees will be refunded in these
circumstances.
4. Checking of Entry Details
Exhibitors are entirely responsible for the eligibility of their animals for the classes entered and should
check that all details are complete and accurate before mailing the form to the Livestock & Entries
Department. Requests to amend incorrect details may attract an admin fee. Entry Fees will not be
refunded to exhibitors who enter ineligible animals.
5. Substitution of entries is NOT allowed. (Unless stated separately in the Breed Specific Regulations
or within the individual section regulations).
6. Competitor/Exhibitor Declaration
By completing the entry form (in any section), you agree to abide by the regulations of the Yorkshire
Agricultural Society. Any exhibitor who breaks any of the Society’s rules or uses unfair means to win a
prize, will be subject to the rules on Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders contained herein
and, as a result, may forfeit all prizes and prize money and may be barred from attending future shows.
7. Disputes In the event of any dispute, parties are directed to the procedure contained under
Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders contained herein. (Sections 25 -43).
8. Entry to the Show
Exhibitor tickets in the form of wristbands will be allocated in accordance with the details on the entry
form.
Additional day tickets may be purchased in advance – please order with your entry form. Advance
prices are as follows:


Adult £23.00
Child £10.00 (5yrs to 18yrs)
Concession £22.00 (60yrs+)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) £56.00
9. Prize Money
Prize money will be paid by cheque within 6 weeks of the end of the Show. Prize cheques must be
cashed within 6 months from the date of issue. Please indicate on the entry form who the prize money
cheque should be made payable to if it different to the exhibitor name.
Any outstanding accounts will be off-set against any prize money or other amount owed to the
exhibitor. Prize winners who are required to parade in the Main Ring or elsewhere, must do so, or be
prepared to forfeit all prize money.
10. Display of Exhibits
No exhibit may be covered during show opening hours. No rosettes or prize cards except those won at
the Great Yorkshire Show in the current year may be displayed and are displayed at the owner's risk.
Duplicates will not be supplied.
11. Merit
The Judge has discretion to withhold any prize where he/she considers there is insufficient merit.
12. Protests
Any protest must be lodged in writing within two hours of the class being judged and accompanied
by a deposit of £50. The protest must be handed in at the Show Office. The protest will be considered
by a Committee chaired by the Honorary Show Director or the Chief Executive and the Committee’s
decision is final. If the protest, in the view of the Honorary Show Director, is deemed to constitute a
Dispute then it will be dealt in accordance with the procedure under Disqualification, Sanctions and
Banning Orders, contained herein. If the protest is not sustained then the deposit may be forfeited at
the Society’s discretion.
Please note: This is a general regulation and individual section regulations regarding protests may
differ to the above.
13. Cups and Trophies
All YAS Society cups and trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright. Cups and Trophies may
be collected from the Show Office on show days on production of the winner’s slip which will be handed
to the winner in the ring.
Cups and Trophies will not be posted after the Show.
Cups/Trophies must be returned to the Society’s Office no later than 30 April 2016 at the
expense of the exhibitor. THIS IS A CONDITION OF TAKING THE CUP/TROPHY. When returning
trophies to the Society please ensure the correct details are supplied for engraving purposes.
All engraving will be carried out on return of the YAS cup/trophy and must ONLY be at the appointment
of the Society.
PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YAS SOCIETY CUPS/TROPHIES ENGRAVED.
Please note: Due to the age and value of a few of the cups and trophies listed in the schedules, a
keepsake/tankard may be offered by the Society instead of that particular cup or trophy, although the
winner’s details will be added to any such cup or trophy for posterity.
14. Dogs/Pets are not allowed on the Showground with the exception of Assistance Dogs and those
taking part in competitive classes or events.
15. Any exhibitor removing their exhibit before the permitted time as detailed in the relevant schedule
shall be deemed to have breached these rules and it will be categorised as a Major Breach (as defined)
and will be subject to the rules governing Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders.
16. Responsibilities of Exhibitors
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure they arrive on the showground in sufficient time for the
commencement of their classes. Any ring timetables publicised are provisional and may be subject to
change. The Society will not accept responsibility for any exhibitor missing their class(es).
17. Conditions of Admittance
Persons are admitted to the showground and car parks at their own risk and vehicles, together with
their accessories and contents, are parked at the owner’s risk. While every care is taken to ensure the
safety of people and vehicles the Society will not accept liability for any loss or damage or personal
injury however caused.
18. No Smoking
All enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free; this includes the use of E-Cigarettes.
Smoking is NOT allowed in any indoor area including the Grandstands, the Stockman’s
accommodation, the stables, livestock buildings and Forage Yard at any time. Any persons breaking
this rule may be banned from future shows.
19. Animal Welfare
Any person causing suffering or any form of cruelty to animals will be deemed to have committed a
Major Breach of these Rules. Both the first instance adjudicators and any subsequent Appeal Panel will
rely on the proposed sanctions below as guidance when considering any decision:
(a) A lifetime Banning Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show;
(b) An Order to forfeit of entry fees, prizes and prize monies;
(c) YAS reserve the right to report any cruelty to animals to any relevant prosecuting authority
including but not limited to; the Police, RSPCA or any Breed Association.
20. Health and Safety
Any exhibitor who fails to comply with health and safety or fire safety legislation may be liable to
enforcement action by Harrogate Borough Council Environmental Health Officer and the North
Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Officer.
It is the responsibility of all exhibitors to familiarise themselves with the Health and Safety Policy for the
Show and to comply with any requirements placed on them whilst competing at the Show.
Livestock must be under the control of a competent handler at all times and they must use approved
restraints which are safe and fit for purpose. Movements on the Showground include areas used by the
public and from the cattle lines into the judging rings and handlers must ensure adequate safeguards
are in place to prevent an animal from escaping. If the handler is a junior handler (under 18 years of
age) they must be supervised by an experienced adult handler who is able to restrain/control the
animal in an emergency.
Livestock exhibitors will indemnify the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for any losses suffered as a result
of their failure to provide competent handlers in accordance with these regulations and the GYS Health
and Safety Policy.
21. Disclaimer
The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any person whatsoever while upon the
Society’s premises, or while entering and leaving the same, for any damage or loss however caused to
the property of any such person or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person.
22. The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any accident, damage or loss however caused
that may occur to any exhibitor or his servant or to any animal, article, or property exhibited or brought
onto the showground by him. Each exhibitor shall indemnify the Society from and against all actions,
suits expenses or claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury however caused.
23. Insurance
By completing the entry form you warrant to YAS that on or from the date of application up to and
including the end of the Great Yorkshire Show the applicant will hold valid insurance to insure against
loss or damage caused to any person or property to a minimum value of £2 million.
24. By completing the entry form you are confirming to the following:
You are stating that you understand, confirm and agree to the following statement:
“To the best of my knowledge and belief, the animal(s) I have entered is/are free from any clinical
disease at the time of entry. I further declare that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent
the said animal(s) from being exposed to infectious or contagious diseases from the time of entry to
their arrival on the Showground.
Each and all of the particulars given are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that these
animals are my own property; and that they are duly qualified, according to the Society’s regulations
and conditions, to compete for the prize or prizes for which they are entered.
To conform, as an exhibitor, to all the Regulations, Conditions and Orders the Great Yorkshire Show;
to hold the Society blameless in the event of any illness, loss or damage occurring to, or through, any
animal I may enter or exhibit at the Show, or of mis-delivery of the same: and to indemnify the Society
against any legal proceeding arising from any such illness, loss, damage or mis-delivery”.
Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders
25. Disputes
In the event of any dispute between you and any other person attending the Show (other than persons
connected with, employed by or representing the Show/YAS) regarding any matter relating to the
Show, the parties shall refer the matter to the Honorary Show Director or Chief Executive who will
make a decision which shall be binding and exclusive.
26. In the event of a dispute between you and the YAS (or any officer, member, associate or employee of
the same) the matter will be directed to the Honorary Show Director, in the first instance. The Honorary
Show Director will, at his sole discretion, decide the appropriate procedure necessary to achieve
resolution. The procedures available to the Honorary Show Director are contained in this section alone
and by entering this agreement, you agree that the dispute resolution procedures contained herein will
be final and binding on the parties.
27. Rule Breaches
Upon the YAS becoming aware of any breach of this agreement (the Rules), the matter will be put
before the Honorary Show Director who will, at his sole discretion, decide whether the breach is
deemed to be Minor or Major.
28. Disputes under these Rules will be deemed to fall into 3 categories:
(a) Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches;
Minor Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not
exhaustive. The Honorary Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach
is Minor or Major:
i.
ii.
iii.
Procedural misdemeanours in pre-showing organisation;
Late arrivals for Showing;
Any other act deemed to be a Minor Breach by the Honorary Show Director.
(b) Disputes arising out of Major Breaches;
Major Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not
exhaustive. The Honorary Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach
is Minor or Major:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Any act of cruelty to animals or acts that may cause suffering to any animal;
Any act of dishonesty in competing, showing or exhibiting;
Any other act that could reasonably be regarded as “cheating”, to be determined by the
Honorary Show Director;
Any breach of any laws, statute, regulation, statutory instrument or bylaw from time to time
in force governing any of the following: transport of animals/livestock, care of animals,
presentation of animals, breeding of animals, prevention of disease in animals;
Any other act deemed to be more than a Minor Breach, as determined by the Honorary
Show Director.
(c) Disputes not relating to a breach of the Rules.
29. Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches will be dealt with at
hearing chaired by the Chief Executive or the Honorary Show Director. The decision of the hearing will
be final and binding and there will be no right of appeal. No representation, legal or otherwise, will be
allowed at such a hearing and submissions will only be heard from you.
30. Sanctions handed down at a hearing regarding Minor Breaches will be limited to any of the following,
singularly or together:
(a) Formal written warnings. Repeated breaches may lead to a matter being re-categorised as a Major
Breach and will be dealt with accordingly;
(b) A fine of up to £1000 to be paid to YAS;
(c) A direction that you leave the Show immediately and not partake in any showing or competition for
the remaining duration of that year’s show. (N.B this will not impact on any Show, Prize or
Remuneration already achieved, prior to the breach, and will not equate to a lifetime ban. Refusal to
leave the Showground may constitute a Major Breach and will be dealt with accordingly);
(d) An Order to forfeit prizes and prize monies.
31. Disputes arising out of Major Breaches Disputes arising out of Major Breaches will be dealt with at a
hearing, in private, chaired by the Chief Executive or the Honorary Show Director, in the first instance.
Evidence will be heard from any witness(es) and submissions will only be allowed from you.
32. No representation legal, or otherwise will be allowed at such a hearing.
33. The hearing will make a decision which shall be binding on all parties.
34. Decisions made in the first instance regarding Major Breaches will be subject to a right of appeal.
Should you wish to appeal, you must set out your grounds (reasons) for appeal in writing and these
must be lodged with the YAS Chief Executive within 48 hours of the first instance decision.
35. Appeals Upon receipt of validly served grounds of appeal, YAS will form a panel of between 3-5
appropriate representatives to hear the appeal (The Appeal Panel). The panel may include Council
Members, current and former Presidents and any appropriate expert as the appeal may require. The
panel will set an appeal date to take place not before 28 days from the date of the first instance
decision and elect a person to chair the Appeal Panel.
36. The Appeal Panel at their discretion can appoint a suitably qualified person to provide the Appeal Panel
with legal advice, if this occurs and only if this occurs you, the appellant, will be allowed legal
representation at any future hearings.
All appeal decisions shall be final, binding and exclusive. By entering this agreement you agree
that any decision of the Appeal Panel shall be final.
37. The Appeal Panel may make any order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the appeal
hearing. This includes: the adjournment of the appeal hearing in order to gather further evidence;
request further information or disclosure from you; an order that skeleton arguments or any other
documents are provided by the parties to the Appeal Panel; and any other reasonable order. Failure to
adhere to any reasonable order will be a waiver of your right to appeal and the first instance decision
shall be enforced.
38. At the appeal hearing evidence may be heard from witnesses, both in person and in writing. Any
witness whose evidence is in dispute must give evidence in person and any other parties will have the
opportunity to ask further questions of that witness.
39. Opening and closing submissions will be allowed from any party involved in the appeal.
40. At the end of the appeal proceedings the Appeal Panel will make a decision. This may be in writing or
verbally.
41. Sanctions handed down at first instance hearing or any subsequent appeal hearing concerning a Major
Breach will be limited to any or all of the following:
(a) A lifetime Banning Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show;
(b) A Banning Order for a term of years prescribed by the first instance hearing or Appeal Panel at their
discretion. (Any Banning Order prescribed by an Appeal Panel will be final and binding);
(c) An Order to forfeit of prizes and prize monies;
(d) A fine not exceeding £10,000 to be paid to YAS;
42. Costs relating to Minor Breaches or Major Breaches, in the first instance, will be borne by the parties.
An Award of costs in relation to appeal proceedings will be decided by the Appeal Panel at the
conclusion of the appeal and in the event of a dismissal of the appeal may include any costs incurred
by the YAS in relation to the appeal hearing.
Publicity and Data Protection
43. The Society shall have permission to do the following: a) store, process and retain, including
electronically, all data and personal information provided by exhibitors, for the purposes of operating
the Show, maintaining appropriate records and communicating with the exhibitor in future concerning
any of the Society’s activities; b) publicise the names and home locations of exhibitors, including but
not limited to prize winners, in Show catalogues, on the Show website and elsewhere as part of the
operation and promotion of the Show and future shows; c) photograph any exhibitor or other person on
the Showground and store and use the resulting image (including edited or altered versions) for any of
the Society’s commercial or non-commercial purposes in all and any media, including, without
limitation, use in promotional materials and on the Society’s website, or supply to carefully selected
third parties for use for their own purposes. The Society shall own the copyright in any such images; d)
Publish the details and results of any disputes and/or appeals.
THE 2015 GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
This policy is a legal requirement and outlines the roles and responsibilities within the Yorkshire Agricultural
Society (YAS) to ensure compliance with its statutory and moral obligations for health and safety at the
Great Yorkshire Show.
All Staff (permanent, temporary and contracted), Exhibitors, Stewards, Judges and Visitors are expected to
comply with the Show Health and Safety Policy and any legal obligations placed upon them.
This policy conforms to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation.
Organisational Responsibilities
Operations Manager – Nigel Morgan
Facilities Manager – Garry Leahy
Show & Trade Stands Co-Ordinator – Michelle Mackey
Show & Trade Stands Officer – Emma Donnelly
Show Safety Advisor – Phil Atkinson
Livestock & Entries Co-Ord. – Amanda Stoddart-West
It is the overall responsibility of the Operations Manager to ensure that the policy is implemented and
individual responsibilities are fulfilled so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager will ensure that all activities under the management and control of the YAS fulfil
their statutory requirements with regard to health and safety at the Great Yorkshire Show.
The Operations Manager is responsible through effective planning in ensuring that risks involved in work
activities and the control measures to minimise these are in place and are communicated through a
process of briefings and a guidance booklet so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager will ensure that the locations under the control of the YAS and used in connection
with the GYS are maintained in a safe condition, entrances and exits used for the movement of people,
animals and vehicles are safe and without risk so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager assisted by the Facilities Manager will provide up to date safety information for
staff, exhibitors and visitors if individuals are exposed to new or increased risks or are exposed to any
substance that may be hazardous to health. The use of all hazardous substances will be supervised by a
competent person at all times.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all Facilities Department staff, contractors and
activities at the Show.
First Aid
First aid and medical facilities for the Great Yorkshire Show are provided by Show Med who will provide
extensive coverage for the three days of the show. First aid points are clearly identified on the showground
and on maps and in catalogues. All Show Med personnel are qualified first aid or Emergency Care
Practitioners. Persons needing hospital care will be transported to Harrogate District Hospital. There is a
dedicated Medical Centre on the Showground.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a major incident during the Great Yorkshire Show the YAS/GYS emergency procedures will
be put into effect. See supplementary document GYS Major Incident Plan (January 2015 Revised).
Fire Precautions
All staff, temporary workers, contractors and exhibitors must comply with the requirements of the Show Fire
Risk Assessment which conforms to the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
including persons in charge of activities within temporary structures and marquees including multioccupancy units.
All fire exits will be clearly marked and the route to them will be kept clear at all times. No person shall
place an obstruction in aisles, corridors or walk ways that are designated escape routes at any time. Fire
extinguishers and other safety equipment will be located at easily accessible points and will be clearly
visible and identified as fire safety equipment. No person should attempt to use any fire safety equipment
which places themselves or others at risk. Fire safety equipment must not be moved or tampered with.
Any person who discovers a fire should dial 999 and inform Event Control or Black Gate Security
Reception point if ‘out of hours’.
Smoke Free Regulations/Policy
All enclosed and substantially enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free (No Smoking; this
includes the use of E-Cigarettes). This includes all permanent buildings, temporary structures, tents,
marquees or similar, stables, cattle sheds, sheep, pig and goat lines and the Main Ring and White Rose
Ring Grandstands. Smoking is only permitted on the road networks inside the Showground and on clear
open spaces that are not substantially enclosed.
Local Authority Inspectors have the power to levy a fixed penalty fine on individuals who contravene these
regulations. The requirements apply to all smoking 24 hours a day and the Safety Stewards/Security will be
responsible for enforcing these regulations on behalf of the Society.
Vehicle Movements/Speed Limits on the Showground
Vehicle movements are not permitted on the Showground when the Show is open to the public except
essential service and emergency vehicles. The maximum speed limit on the showground for any type of
mechanically driven vehicle including ATV’s and Quad bikes is 20 mph with the exception of Pavilion Road
where it is 15 mph. This should not be exceeded under any circumstances and due care and consideration
should be demonstrated by the drivers of all vehicles when the show is open to the public particularly in
crowded public area’s and when livestock and horses are moving or visible. In public area’s if the volume of
the public in these area’s is so great as to be a hazard or risk to the drivers of mechanical vehicles they
should not enter these area’s until it is safe to do so. The safety of the public and workers on foot is of
primary consideration at all times regardless of the purpose that the vehicle is being used for.
Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment has been prepared by the Society that identifies potential hazards that could pose a
risk during the build up, breakdown and when the Show is open to the public. A copy of the risk
assessment is available on request.
The Risk Assessment is a legal document and will be made available in the event of any
subsequent claim or investigation against the YAS or an exhibitor or contractor for negligence or
damages arising from any act or incident at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Other Arrangements
Storage
Exhibitors or contractors are not permitted to store items or equipment on the showground particularly
hazardous substances unless prior agreement has been reached with the Show and Trade Stands Coordinator prior to the Show or it forms part of the contractual arrangements for the Show.
Any items that are stored must be stored in accordance with specific instructions outlined by the YAS and
must be stored safely. Exhibitors and contractors must ensure that the storage of any items or equipment
does not contravene fire safety regulations.
Use of Barbecues
The use of barbecues by exhibitors or contractors is not permitted within the showground perimeter unless
they form part of a legitimate trade stand demonstration and the necessary safety controls are in place.
The Trade Stands Officer must be notified prior to the Show if a barbecue is to be used and approval given
in writing.