SHOW DIVISION INFO

HOW TO GET YOUR SHOW AOBA CERTIFIED:

If you are planning an alpaca show, now is the time to get your show AOBA Certified!  Although the AOBA Show Division Handbook stipulates the Show Division Office must receive your application at least 90 days prior to your show, 90 days in not enough time for you to take advantage of advertising opportunities!  Your show must be either AOBA Certification-PENDING (if you're a "repeat" show) or AOBA Certified (if you're a first time show) and notification must be received by the AOBA Show Division Office before advertising can include mention of AOBA.  The sooner you get your Application for Certification, appropriate fees and paperwork to the AOBA Show Division Office the better!  Please feel free to contact the AOBA Show Division Office at (615) 834-4195 or Email: Admin@aobashows.org for details.  Applications for Certification (Halter and Fleece) are on this website under "Forms & Apps".

Advantages available to shows with AOBA certification include the following:

Your show can now be included in:

  • AOBA's website calendar of events,
  • AOBA's Show Division website current shows,
  • Alpacas Magazine's calendar of events,
  • OneVoice's calendar of events.

AOBA Affiliate-sponsored shows will be entitled to ½-page advertising space in Alpacas Magazine and a one-time 40% discount on subsequent show advertising.

The results of your show will be published on the www.alpacashows.com website.

Concerned that your show may not meet AOBA requirements, or perhaps you want to offer classes not listed in the current AOBA Show Division Rulebook? In either case, please feel free to request consideration of an exception in your application for certification. If requests are reasonable and do not circumvent AOBA Show Division rules, exceptions are possible to obtain. We are here to serve and want you to have a great show; one that has value for your participants and is entertaining and educational for spectators. 

BENEFITS OF REGISTERING WITH THE SHOW DIVISION:

The AOBA Show Division was formed to provide a show system organized and managed by alpaca people for alpaca owners, meeting the specific requirements of the alpaca community. AOBA members may register with the Show Division at the time of AOBA membership dues renewal by paying a $50 Show Division registration fee. If a farm elects to not register with the AOBA Show Division they will pay a $50 fee per show to participate; that’s “per show”.  If you plan to participate in 2 or more shows each year, it’s less expensive to register with the AOBA Show Division PLUS you will receive a copy of the current AOBA Show Division Handbook.

Every breeder, who shows alpacas in the ring or their fleece in a bag, will benefit by becoming familiar with the rules and procedures as outlined in the AOBA Show Division Handbook. It is beneficial to all who participate in AOBA Certified shows to understand how their alpacas and fleeces are being judged and how color groupings/classes are determined. The AOBA Show Division Handbook also includes a list of Positive and Negative traits; a tool for both Judges and breeders.  Although AOBA Membership and/or membership in the AOBA Show Division are not required in order to participate in AOBA Certified Shows, remember non-members must pay the $50 non-member fee for each show in which they participate.

The AOBA Show Division's related committees are working very hard as volunteers to provide you with a system that meets the needs of the alpaca community by providing:

  1. an improved Judge training and evaluation system,
  2. educational programs for exhibitors and show staff,
  3. a clear and consistent rule book, and
  4. a show environment focused 100% on the needs of alpaca breeders.

Thank you for your continued support of the AOBA Show Division!

AOBA SHOW DIVISION
OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To promote a positive public awareness of the unique qualities of alpacas and to improve the breed and enhance their marketability through the development of a show exhibition system that is characterized by the following principles:

A.
 Internally developed by alpaca industry members;
B.
 Educational, exciting and enjoyable;
C.
 Based upon an evaluative system that rewards merit and quality of exhibited alpacas through an equally balanced assessment of fiber and conformation according to standards and criteria established by industry members;
D.
 Characterized by a judge training and certification system based upon objective assessment of skills and competency;
E.
 Wide participation of industry members in showing and judging by adhering to a code of fairness and highest ethics; and
F.
 Promotes and protects the health and well-being of alpacas.
   

For assistance in Show Certification & Administration, contact:
Betty Brock
Show System Administrator
E-Mail:

Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association, Inc.
5000 Linbar Drive • Suite 297 • Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: (615) 834-4195 • Fax: (615) 834-4196 • E-mail:

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