OFFICIAL TEXAS RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

SWEEPSTAKES RULES

 

1. Points only on TRBA sanctioned shows to count in the Sweepstakes Series.

2. To qualify for the TRBA Sweepstakes Contests, the exhibitor must be an individual member of the TRBA and live in the State of Texas or adjoining states of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana.

3. Trophies/Plaques for all breeds of rabbits and cavies to be alike at a price of $17.50 to $20.00 for 1st Place and $12.50 to $15.00 for 2nd Place.

4. Trophies/plaques to be bought by the TRBA.

5. Points are to be counted as follows, beginning with the first sanctioned show of the year after January 1st and to conclude on December 31st of the same year, with the Sweepstakes awards to be received at the State Show Banquet.

6. Points to be tabulated regularly and the top five (5) of each breed to be published in the TRBA Newsletter.

7. Points to be figured on basis of Show Secretary's Report as submitted to the TRBA Sweepstakes Chairperson.

8. Points to be counted only as follows:

              1st   place receives 6 times the number in class

              2nd place receives 4 times the number in class

              3rd place receives 3 times the number in class

              4th place receives 2 times the number in class

              5th place receives 1 time the number in class.

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  9.  For rabbits, a minimum of 1,200 points will be required for either a 1st or 2nd

        place trophy/plaque in all breeds. For cavies, a minimum of 200 points will be

       required for a 1st or 2nd place trophy/plaque in all breeds.

10.    Rabbit breeds accumulating 500 to 1,199 sweepstakes points will qualify for a

        trophy/plaque or rosette not to exceed $7.50 in value.

11.    Rabbit exhibitors must show in at least five (5) TRBA sanctioned shows to be

        eligible for a 1st or 2nd place trophy/plaque.  Open Cavy Exhibitors must show

        in at least three (3) TRBA Sanctioned Shows to be eligible for a 1st of 2nd Place

        trophy/plaque.
 

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