District IV 4-H Youth Development
Teaching, Research, Extension and Service
- This event has passed.
Share the Fun (Cancelled due to Covid-19)
May 1, 2020 - May 2, 2020
CONTEST INFORMATION
Share the Fun will be split into two groups.
- Share the Fun 1 will take place on Friday, May 1stand will consist of Celebrate 4-H, Musical/Instrumental, and Solo/Band categories.
- Share the Fun 2 will take place on Saturday, May 2nd and will consist of Poetry/Prose, Vocal, Dramedy, and Choreographed Routines.
Proposed Schedule.
| May 1st | |
| 3:30 PM | Share the Fun 1 Check-in Begins |
| 4:00 PM | Contestants in Place/Roll Call in Rooms |
| 4:05 PM | Contestant Orientation in Rooms |
| Judging Begins Following Orientation | |
| May 2nd | |
| 3:30 PM | Share the Fun 2 Check-in Begins |
| 4:00 PM | Contestants in Place/Roll Call in Rooms |
| 4:05 PM | Contestant Orientation in Rooms |
| Judging Begins Following Orientation |
Registration. Each participating member is required to register on 4-H Connect and pay the district $10.00 per contest registration fee. Registration will begin on March 6 and close at midnight April 11, 2020. No late entries will be accepted.
- Contestants may enter 1 Share the Fun category from each column below.
- Seniors may qualify in 1 category from each column below.
| Friday, May 1st at 4 PM Start Time | Saturday, May 2nd at 4 PM Start Time | |
| Celebrate 4-H | Choreographed Routine | |
| Musical/Instrumental | Dramedy | |
| Solo/Band Performance | Poetry/Prose | |
| Vocal |
Location. The District IV 4-H Share the Fun Contest will take place at Texas A&M Commerce in the Student Center. Room assignments for performances will be sent to contestants prior to the contest.
Participation. Participants must be active 4-H members enrolled in a Texas 4-H Youth Development county program in District IV and be eligible to compete according to UIL rules. The top 2 senior entries in each category will advance to state.
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:
| · Junior | grades 3 – 5 |
| · Intermediate | grades 6 – 8 |
| · Senior | grades 9 – 12 |
Entries per county. Each county may enter an unlimited number of teams/individuals per age division listed above.
Members per team. 1 – 9 participants of the same age division. (Juniors may join an Intermediate team) Senior entries are comprised of Senior-aged youth only.
Contest categories.
- Poetry/Prose
- Vocal
- Musical – Instrumental
- Solo/Band Performance
- Choreographed Routines
- Celebrate 4-H
- Dramedy
Awards. 2nd -5th place will receive ribbons and 1st place will receive a trophy. The 1st and 2nd placed senior individuals/teams in each category will qualify for state.
Contest Superintendents. Questions regarding the District IV 4-H Share the Fun Contest can be directed to Phyllis Griffin at phyllis.griffin@ag.tamu.edu, Tamra McGaughy at tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu or Todd Williams at twilliam@ag.tamu.edu
Participants with disabilities. If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Denita Young @ 972-952-9252 djyoung@ag.tamu.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the program or note such needs when registering on 4-H Connect.
Contest Rules & Resources. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/share_the_fun_letter_2020.pdf
Equipment at District. Participants are required to bring their own A/V equipment needed for the presentation. An electric piano with full-sized keyboard and microphones (up to 3) will be available.
Judges. Volunteers must be submitted and confirmed from each county to serve as judges for these contests. Please complete and submit the “Confirmed Judges List” to the district office by April 11, 2020 or add information to an existing Connect registration prior to confirming.
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