Competition & Exhibitor Information

Entering the Noorat Show

Whether you’re entering livestock, horses, cattle, poultry, cookery, photography, horticulture, art, craft, woodwork, schoolwork or another competition, we’d love to have you involved.
The Noorat Show welcomes competitors of all ages and abilities.

Before you enter

​The easiest way to get started is to:

1. Choose your Section
2. Read the Competition Schedule
3. Check the class requirements
4. Complete your entry form, if required
5. Submit your entry by the closing date
6. Prepare and deliver your exhibit as instructed

Important: Each Section has its own rules, entry requirements and delivery times. Please always check the current Competition Schedule before preparing your entry.

Competition schedules

The Competition Schedule contains everything you need to know about your Section, including:

• classes and categories;
• who can enter;
• entry fees;
• closing dates;
• delivery and collection times;
• judging requirements; and
• prizes and awards.

The Competition Schedule for your Section is the most important document to check before entering.​

Your Entry

Please make sure your entry:

• is entered in the correct class;
• meets the requirements of that class;
• is prepared and presented as required;
• is clearly labelled where required; and
• is delivered and collected at the advertised times.

If you’re unsure which class to enter, please ask your Section Coordinator before submitting your entry

Judging

​Our judges are appointed to assess entries fairly and independently according to the requirements of each Section and class.
Please allow our judges and stewards to do their job without interference.
Judges’ decisions are final, subject to any formal appeal process set out in the relevant Competition Schedule.
Not every class will necessarily receive a first, second or third place if the judge considers that the required standard has not been met.

Prizes & awards

​Prizes are awarded in accordance with the relevant Competition Schedule.
The Society may, where necessary:

• withhold a prize if the required standard is not met;
• combine or divide classes;
• cancel a class where there are insufficient entries; or
• correct an administrative error.

Prize collection arrangements will be advised by the relevant Section.

original artwork & copyright

​Unless a Schedule states otherwise, entries should be your own work or something you have the right to enter.
If your entry includes material created by someone else, you are responsible for obtaining any necessary permission.
For entries featuring identifiable people, including children, please make sure you have the appropriate permission to use and display their image.

animal competitions

​The welfare of all animals at the Noorat Show is extremely important.
All animal exhibitors must comply with relevant animal welfare requirements and the rules of their Section.
Animals must be:

• healthy and fit to compete;
• appropriately cared for;
• safely transported and handled;
• provided with suitable food, water and shelter; and
• treated with care and respect at all times.

The Society may refuse or withdraw an animal from competition where there are concerns about its health, welfare or safety.
Only authorised people may enter restricted livestock and animal areas.

horses & equine competitions

Horse competitors and handlers are responsible for the safe handling and appropriate care of their horses.
Please follow the relevant Competition Schedule and the directions of stewards and Show officials.
The Society may remove a horse or competitor from competition where safety or animal welfare concerns arise.

respect & fair play

​The Noorat Show is a community event, proudly run by volunteers.
We ask everyone involved — competitors, exhibitors, parents, handlers, supporters, judges, stewards and volunteers — to treat each other with respect, courtesy and fairness.
Abusive, threatening, intimidating or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated.
Serious misconduct may result in disqualification or removal from the Showgrounds.
Please remember
Our judges and stewards are volunteers giving their time to make the Show happen.
A friendly and respectful approach helps make the Show enjoyable for everyone.

disqualification

​An entry may be disqualified if it does not meet the requirements of the relevant class or Competition Schedule.
This may include:

• entering an incorrect or ineligible class;
• providing false information;
• failing to meet presentation requirements;
• breaching animal welfare requirements;
• submitting work that is not your own where originality is required; or
• interfering with another competitor or exhibit.

Where practicable, the competitor will be advised if an entry is disqualified.

concerns, protests & appeals

​If you have a concern about an entry, judging or a competition result, please speak with the relevant Chief Steward or Section Coordinator as soon as possible.
If a formal appeal process applies, it will be outlined in the relevant Competition Schedule.
We ask that all concerns are raised calmly and respectfully.

looking after your exhibit

​Competitors are responsible for their exhibits while they are at the Show, unless the Society has specifically accepted responsibility for them.
We recommend taking reasonable care with valuable, fragile or delicate items.
While the Society takes reasonable care of exhibits, we cannot guarantee against loss, theft, damage or deterioration.

collecting your exhibit

​Please collect your exhibit during the collection time shown in your Section Schedule.
We may not be able to retain exhibits after the advertised collection period.
Unclaimed exhibits may ultimately be disposed of or otherwise dealt with by the Society.

change to competitions

​Sometimes circumstances require us to make changes to a competition.
This may include changes to classes, judging, delivery arrangements, prizes or competition times, or the cancellation or postponement of a class.
Where possible, competitors will be notified of significant changes.

Need a hand ?
Not sure which class to enter or what you need to do?
We’re happy to help.
Our Chief Stewards, Section Coordinators and Committee Members are volunteers who are here to make entering the Noorat Show as easy as possible.
If you’re unsure about anything, please ask before submitting your entry.

Good luck with your entry!
Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a long-time exhibitor, we’re delighted to have you as part of the Noorat Show.
We look forward to seeing your entries!