CONTEST INFORMATION

Schedule.  The District IV 4-H Photography Judging Contest will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at Texas A&M Commerce.  This is an invitational contest.

Registration.  Each participating member is required to register on 4-H Connect and pay the district $10.00 contest registration fee.  Registration will open on March 6, 2020 and close at midnight April 11, 2020. 

Participation. Contestants must be active 4-H members enrolled in a Texas 4-H and Youth Development county program in District IV.  Contestants must also be academically eligible (according to UIL rules) to compete on the day of the contest.  A contestant may compete as an individual or as a member on a team.

Age. Age divisions are determined by a participant’s grade as of September 1 of the current 4-H year.  Age divisions for this contest are:

Entries per county. Each county may enter unlimited individuals per age division listed above.

Scoring. Scan sheets will be provided. Contestants must provided their own #2 pencil and may bring an unmarked clipboard and/or manila folder for use during the contest.  Forms that are bent or abused will not be scored.

Awards.  Top High Individual in each age division will be recognized

Participants with disabilities.  Any competitor who requires auxiliary aids or special accommodations must contact the District Extension Office, or note when registering on 4-H Connect, at least 2 weeks before the competition to request such needs.

Class Procedures.  District IV follows the rules set forth in the Texas 4-H Roundup Contest Guide.  

1. Classes – 3 minutes will be allowed for each class.  C0ntestants will be given a warning of 1 minute before time is up. 
2. Photos in the contest will be designated left to right as 1, 2, 3, and 4.
3. No oral reasons for this contest

Classes.