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Participants learn principles of wool fiber evaluation through the inter-collegiate wool judging format. Additionally, students learn principles of fiber metrology, objective measurement of wool, quality characteristics, and how quality of the raw fleece influences finished-product development. Team members are required to enroll in the wool judging class (1 credit) and are expected to practice twice weekly during the fall semester with greater frequency the week prior to the National Western Inter-Collegiate Wool Judging Competition, generally the second week in January. Team members also have the opportunity to work with WY 4-H and FFA wool judging teams assisting in clinics and invitational contests on campus.
The University of Wyoming Wool Judging Team is proud to host the 7220 Wool Contest. Both Collegiate and 4-H/FFA contests will be held at the Albany County Fairgrounds in Laramie, WY.
Colleges are able to run as many four-person teams as they want. Other members not able to make a full team will compete as an individual. Individuals will compete in the same contest as teams and will be eligible for the same awards. Final alignment of teams (4 individuals per team) needs to be provided afternoon prior to contest (Coaches meeting Jan 12th). Distribution of contest packets will be available January 14th at 8 a.m. Banquet is at 6 p.m. Jan 14th at the Hansen Arena. Registration includes admittance for contestant only, and coaches and assistant coaches up to 4 per university.
For full schedule, rules, and details regarding the collegiate contest, please click here.
4-H and FFA teams are able to run as many four-person teams as they want. Other members not able to make a full team will compete as an individual. Individuals will compete in the same contest as teams and will be eligible for the same awards. Contest will start at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15th at the Albany County Fairgrounds in Laramie, WY. Awards ceremony will be held January 15th upon completion of contest at Albany County Fairgrounds. There will be no evening banquet for 4-H/FFA.
For full schedule, rules, and details regarding the 4H/FFA contest, please click here.
To register for the 7220 Wool contest, please click here. We look forward to seeing you in January!
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