Welcome to the Cattlemen's Classic registration form! We are excited for you to join us for the 2026 competition on October 31st in Bryan, Texas.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Contestants must 1. Be enrolled in, and attending, public, private or homeschool in the United States. 2. Be a graduate from a public, private or homeschool in the United States who is no longer able to judge on a 4-H or FFA youth team.
Eligibility & Divisions: Please find the five (5) division opportunities below the rules section. These include 1. Junior, 2. Intermediate, 3. Senior, 4. Rising Star (Collegiate) and 5. Ol' Timer.
Youth divisions may compete on a team or as an individual. Teams can consist of 3-4 members. All team individuals must be registered under the same age division.
Coaches/Parents/Alternates/Spectators: No one will be allowed in the barn or arena while the judging contest is in progress.
Classes: Contestants will judge nine cattle classes. Handling will be at the discretion of the judging committee and will be announced before the contest is underway. Contestants will have 12 minutes to observe the class and complete their scan sheet. The classes may consist of one or more of the following:
1. - Breeding Heifers
2. - Market Steers
3. - Breeding Bulls
4. - Mature Cows
5. - Ribeye Ultrasounds - Additional Questions Class
6. - Embryo Quality Grading
7. - Calf Fetus Ultrasounds - Additional Questions Class
Cattle questions classes will consist of five (5) questions per class. There will be four (4) cattle questions classes for the Senior, Rising Star, and Ol' Timer divisions. The Junior and Intermediate divisions will consist of two (2) cattle questions classes. Contestants will be notified of the cattle classes requiring questions before placing that class. Contestants will have five minutes to study notes and five minutes to answer questions. Contestants will not be allowed to review their notes while answering questions.
Materials: Scantrons will be provided by the committee. Contestants are required to bring a clipboard and #2 pencils. Empty steno pads are allowed.
Scores: Scores are based on placings of the nine classes plus the question classes unique to each division. All ties among any placing team or individual will be broken.
General Registration Forms: Registration opens August 1. Team and individual registration forms are available here. Registration fees will increase for late registration. There will NOT be ANY onsite registrations.
Registration Forms FFA & 4-H CLUBS ONLY: While the general registration form is encouraged, FFA & 4-H team members will be able to register through their chartered program using JudgingCard.
Awards: Prizes will be given in all divisions for both teams and individuals. High Point award winners will receive a buckle.
The judging committee retains the right to alter these rules at any time.
No registration refunds will be available.

2026 Cattlemen's Classic Judging Contest Registration