4th Annual Shearing Competition

4th Annual North American Alpaca
Shearing Contest

We are happy to announce we will be a sponsor for the 4th Annual North American Shearing Contest . Here are all the details:

Want to have some fun?
Show off your alpaca shearing skills?
Hang out and swap tips, stories & gear info with other shearers?

Attend the 4th Annual North American Alpaca Shearing Contest!

Come to compete, to watch or Volunteer, either way plan to have some fun!

Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2013 Time:   8am Start Location: Marlee Farm Alpacas 330 Rupert Mountain Rd Pawlet, VT 05761 www.marleefarmalpacas.com Directions Entry fee: $69

Fiber Classing award sponsored by NEAFP. Click Here for more information.  See the rules for complete list of prizes.

The rules will reward the performance that meets the alpaca breeder’s expectations.

Fleece quality, look of the alpaca and time to shear will be considered.

Kevin O’Leary, an AOBA judge and alpaca breeder, will judge the competition.

Classes based on all levels of experience (# of alpaca shorn/yr) and an open class.

Space is limited to 30 participants so sign up soon.

$2000 in prizes will be awarded.

Pride of competing and succeeding.

And the fun of getting together and having some laughs with other shearers and breeders!


Who’s in?  Register today!

Spread the word to your fellow shearers too!

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers needed for:
Timer/Spotter
Fleece handling
Alpaca handling
Fiber clean up
Score keeping
Photographer and/or Videographer
Spectating

Register to volunteer today!