How Round Robin is Scored

Showmanship

Category	Outstanding – 5	4	Meets Standard – 3	2	Needs Improving – 1
Appearance	Meticulously groomed – Sharply dressed – Well above standard	Well dressed – Clean – Above the standard	Appropriate attire – Dark pants & long sleeved shirt or project specific clothing – Clean & well groomed	Wrong or poorly presented clothing – Hair in eyes, untidy clothes	Inappropriate clothing
Eye Contact	Consistent eye contact with judge – Active listening and engagement – Discreet at checking project animal	Maintains appropriate eye contact with judge – Consistent overview of animal	Maintains eye contact with judge – Appropriate glances at the animal	Inadequate eye contact with the judge – Lack of or too many glances at animal	Poor eye contact with judge & animal – Appears distracted or disengaged
Confidence & Poise	A truly polished showman – Appears relaxed and attentive – Smooth – Truly secure and perfected in their showmanship skills	Very strong personal demeanor – Calm, confident but humble – A polished showman	Demonstrates strong personal demeanor – Calm, confident but humble – A good showman	Appears somewhat nervous or insecure – May fidget some – Appears shy or timid – May be over confident	Lacks confidence, slouches or fidgets excessively – May be shy or timid – May be cocky or over confident
Communication	Extremely well spoken – A polished public speaker that is confident, strong, clear, and flawless	Very well spoken – Calm and confident communicator and listener	Well spoken – clear, strong voice – Listens attentively – Uses appropriate terms and vocabulary	Listens well – Can present ideas – Some limitations and reservations in communicating	Inexperienced in public speaking – Lacks volume – Minimal use of termas and vocabulary

Handling

Category	Outstanding – 5	4	Meets Standards – 3	2	Needs Improving – 1
Control of Animal	Handler is extremely competent and comfortable handling animal – Animal is content, safe, and secure	Handler is confident, comfortable, and in control of animal – Animal is safe and secure	Animal is under control without excessive force – Animal seems in control and secure	Less control of animal – Less confident in handling – Animal not secure, content	Lack of animal control
Animal Maneuvering	Animal maneuvering is flawless – Pattern and showing of animal performed correct and complete	Animal is posed and positioned correctly – Pattern is sharply maneuvered and easily completed	Animal appropriately posed, positioned, and patterns performed correctly	Some errors in patterns and positioning of animal	Inadequate pattern and positioning of animal
Competence	Extremely knowledgeable about animal anatomy	Very knowledgeable about animal anatomy	Showman competent in recognizing basic anatomy of animal	Can identify some anatomical parts	Is unknowledgeable about anatomical parts of animal
Confidence in Animal Control	Showman is truly a professional at showing animal	Showman is clearly confident and capable	Showman is confident with animal	Showman is tentative about controlling animal	Showman is inexperienced and uncomfortable/unsure

Knowledge

Outstanding – 5	4	Meets Standards – 3	2	Needs Improving – 1
Extremely knowledgeable – Full and complete answers – Extremely well spoken with excellent communication skills	Complete and descriptive details – Strong communication skills	Answers question with adequate details – Communication skills adequate	Minimal answer with some accurate details – Communication skills limited either in voice or eye contact	Lack of answer or wrong answer – Communication skills lacking in both eye contact and voice

Questions will come from the following areas, see the questions pages for each animal for a list of potential questions.

• Breeds
• Disease/Health
• Anatomy
• 4-H Lore