NSA Sheep 2010 attracts top shearers
NSA Sheep 2010 will attract some of the world’s leading sheep shearers competing in series of all day activities lined up at the industry’s biennial event staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Tuesday 3 August.
The Open Sheep Shearing Competition is to feature not only a team of top UK shearers, but also entrants from overseas. Managed under the rule of the British Isles Shearing Competition Association, some of its members have been invited to do the judging.
NSA Sheep 2010 will also host the English Shearer of the Year with more than £3,000 at stake. This award will feature an open section for shearers who have already competed in a minimum of six qualifying events this season, while the senior, intermediate and junior sections are for shearers who have attended at least three shows. The winners of each section will be awarded shearing equipment worth a total of £2,100, while each finalist will receive prize money totalling £1,000.
“Apart from offering competitors the opportunity to promote their skills and sheep handling excellence, less experienced shearers will be able to learn from watching them and progress to higher levels,” comments NSA Sheep 2010 organiser, Helen Davies. “These fast and furious spectacles provide farmers with the chance to catch up on the BWMB’s requirements when it comes to fleece preparation, handling and wrapping.”
-ends- Further information from Helen Davies on 01938 590535 / 07976 803066 Issued by Liz Snaith Agricultural Communications on 01743 344986 / 07974 678833-ends-
Further information from Helen Davies on 01938 590535 / 07976 803066
Issued by Liz Snaith Agricultural Communications on 01743 344986 / 07974 678833