Section 9:SENIOR LIVESTOCK--CALIFORNIA NATIONAL WOOL

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday, August 15, 2008
DEADLINE FOR FLEECE ARRIVAL: 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 11,2008
JUDGE: Mark Eidman
JUDGING BEGINS: 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2008
CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS: 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008
RELEASE TIME: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2008

Wool & Mohair Division Rules

1. Only fleeces in the grease are eligible for competition.
2. Fleeces shall not be more than 12-months growth. The definition of ``12-months" shall be the definition most commonly accepted by the wool trade. Thus, if a fleece is actually slightly more than 12-months growth, due to unavoidable delay in obtaining shearers, or by weather, it shall be termed ``12-months" Wool or Mohair.
3. Because this Wool Show terminates in wool sale of quality fleeces, all fleeces shall have bellies and tags removed. Fleeces not in compliance shall be disqualified.
4. Wether fleeces may be included in the Handspinner White Division only.
5. White Ewe fleeces only in Division 21, Market Class.
6. Each exhibitor will be limited to two fleece entries per class. A fleece may not be shown in more than two divisions.
7. All fleeces entered must have been sheared from sheep or goat owned by the exhibitors. Fleeces shall have been shorn after Sunday, September 16, 2007.
8. The Judge has power to classify fleeces and move fleeces to the correct class before making award.
9. Fleeces will be shown in clear plastic bags, still rolled with flesh side out in a manner to allow their being handled without falling apart.
10. Any fleece entered for competition in the California National Wool Show/Mendocino County Fair Wool Show shall be discriminated against if:
    1. Showing any paint or tar brands (soluble branding fluids permitted).
    2. Showing a weak staple or break in the fiber.
    3. Containing any excess burrs or other vegetable matter, and animal feces.
11. Judging of Fleeces:
    1. Quality of fineness.
    2. Evenness of quality or fineness among the various parts of the fleece
    3. Length and strength of staple
    4. Estimated clean weight
    5. Condition
    6. Character, including crimp and color.
12. Fleeces may be shipped express prepaid, U.S. Mail or UPS, to arrive by Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 2008. Paper cartons are excellent for shipping. United Parcel Service is the fastest and lease expensive way to ship fleeces. Mail to address:
    Wool Show
    Mendocino County Fair
    14400 Highway 128
    P.O. Box 458
    Boonville, CA 95415
13. No Wool & Mohair show fleeces may be removed from the Fair grounds until 6:00 P.M. release time Sunday, September 14, 2008, except those fleeces that have been sold. Buyer must show a receipt.
14. Mohair must be from purebred goats only.
15. All fleeces will be returned after show by UPS--cash on delivery.
16. Use Senior Entry Form and put price per pound if for fleece is for sale.