HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 1: New Events PAGE 2: Agribition Express PAGE 2: Pump Roadhouse Stage PAGE 3: Community Involvement PAGE 4: Incoming Buyers Program PAGE 5: Staff Updates PAGE 5: Important Dates
A Group Effort A we come into fall, the planning of Agribition is well in hand, and I look forward to another As ooutstanding event. The summer and fall have been full of committee meetings, phone calls and pplanning, and I believe we are going to raise the bar again this year. would be remiss if I didn’t mention the extensive exhibitor support we receive. On the livestock Iw sside, i we have exhibitors from all across the country representing beef, sheep, goats, bison and even ev v stock dogs, to name a few. On the trade show side, we have another sold out event. From cars to combines to jewelry we appreciate all our exhibitors. From our 40 year to our first year ca exhibitors, all of you bring the show to life and make this event the best show in the country. This ex is something we can all be proud of. OOn behalf of the Board and staff at CWA, I would like to thank the volunteers and all the exhibitors for their hard work and dedication to make this show a success. The enhancements and ex ggrowth would not be possible without their continued support. Looking forward to seeing you all at our best show yet! Lo
Reed Andrew, President of Canadian Western Agribition .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
New Events to the 2014 Show Chore Team Events and Full Contact Jousting quine events continue to be a significant attraction for visitors of all ages. This year CWA has added something new: Chore Team Events. The Chore Team Events include Chore Team Competition, Feed Team Race, and Water Barrel Race. The Chore Team Competition is a test of skill and agility, involving a team of horses completing a skill-testing course, challenging both the horses and the drivers. The Feed Team Race is a head to head race where horses race through a course, stopping at three feed stations to pick up and drop off feed with the fastest team winning. Water Barrel Racing is a test of driver control, smoothness, and speed. Teams are challenged to haul a barrel of water through a timed course without spilling any water. Catch these events on Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November 26. See schedule for exact times.
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Full Contact Jousting brings a new level of athleticism, bravery, and entertainment to Agribition. The competition does not feature choreographed jousting like you would see at dinner theatre entertainment, but rather authentic, competitive, full contact jousting. Full Contact Jousting at Agribition displays the sport’s true physical and dangerous roots. Two men and two horses will charge at each other on either side of a 180’ fence and collide at 30 miles an hour with 11’ long lances. Watch one of the most extreme, dangerous sports ever played, on Saturday, November 29. See schedule for exact times.
Catch a Ride on the Agribition Express! New Shuttle Bus Program - The Agribition Express ead to the show for free on the Agribition Express! The Agribition Express is a shuttle bus program which will give you a ride to and from your vehicle parked at either Northgate Mall or Southland Mall. The Agribition Express will leave from both Northgate Mall and Southland Mall every hour, at the top of the hour beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm. It will leave from the Brandt Centre Box Office every hour, at the bottom of the hour beginning at 10:30 am and ending at 6:30 pm. Gate admission is free when you ride with the Agribition Express!
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Post-rodeo, Agribition Express will return to both the Northgate Mall and Southland Mall.
What’s New at Agribition 2014 •
Chore Team Events: Chore Team Competition, Feed Team Race, Water Barrel Race
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Full Contact Jousting
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8 National Beef Shows
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Expanded Yards for display cattle
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Agribition Express
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Family Day Entertainment: Face Painting, Mascot Parade, Wild Wool Ride
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Expanded Entertainment Stage Canadian Western Agribition Features Talented Acts You Don’t Want To Miss he Pump Roadhouse Stage at Agribition is back with an exciting entertainment line-up! In addition to performances by the Regina Multicultural Council, the Pump Roadhouse Stage will feature:
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Morgan Mayer Band
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 6:00 pm + after Rodeo
Chris Henderson Band
Friday, Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm + after Rodeo
The Dead South
Friday, Nov 28 immediately after Rodeo
Blake Berglund
Saturday, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm + after Rodeo
Belle Plaine
Saturday, Nov 29 immediately after Rodeo
Community Involvement Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) takes part in I Love Regina Day, Regina Folk Festival, Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge he CWA team strives to make a footprint in the community and show support for those who have supported the show over the years. The staff, with support from the Directors, set up a tent and display at I Love Regina Day on July 19, 2014. A few months later, CWA set up a similar display at Regina Folk Festival on August 9 and 10, 2014. The displays featured a temporary tattoo application station, a wooden horse for photo opportunities, as well as hay bales and a dummy roping area. Both events were a success, entertaining hundreds of kids over the 3 days.
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Shawna, Sarah, and Sylvia volunteering at NAIG.
The CWA staff also dedicated volunteer hours at the Regina 2014 North American Sylvia and Sarah dummy roping with kids at Regina Folk Indigenous Games (NAIG). Festival. The staff offered various support including creating meals for the volunteers and athletes, working various receptions, and entering data in the results centre. It is important to CWA to support the Indigenous community as they contribute to the culture of the show. From the First Nations Pavilion to the Indigenous Agriculture Summit, First Nations play an integral part in CWA programming.
In August 2014 a new phenomenon hit the social media circuit - the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” The challenge involves people getting doused with buckets of ice water on video, posting that video to social media, then nominating others to do the same, all in an effort to raise funds and awareness for ALS. People can either accept the challenge or make a donation to an ALS Charity of their choice, or do both. CEO, Marty Seymour and the CWA management team were nominated by Evraz Place and are proud to say both were completed. “We were skeptical at first to participate in what seemed like an attention seeking trend on Facebook, but after learning more about families suffering with ALS and understanding the positive impact of this viral campaign, we decided to participate,” says Marty. CWA’s donation has contributed to the total of $114 million that has been raised so far for ALS m from the Ice Bucket Challenge. Visit Canadian f Western Agribition on Facebook to watch CWA’s W Ice Ic Bucket Challenge video. Top to Bottom: Lucy Rynor, Darryl Ulledal, Corey Hoskins, Sylvia Boyko, Randi Seitz, Shawna Fuchs, Sarah Novak, Marty Seymour
Agribition as a World-Class Event Incoming Buyers Program for International Buyers International buyers and industry representatives have the opportunity to participate in the Agribition Incoming Buyers Program. Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) coordinates with Canadian breeders, genetics companies, and equipment manufacturers to support international buyers in their travel and attendance at the show. The program offers financial support as well as customized service and access to specialized itineraries including farm and industry tours. Qualified buyers taking part in the program are eligible for 50% of their travel expenses up to $1,500 CDN. For more information on the program and the application form go to www.agribition.com >> International >> Guests ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
STARS Air Ambulance Benefits From Charity Auction STARS Air Ambulance will once again be the beneficiary for the annual Winners Circle charity auction. The charity auction is part of the Winners Circle Auctioneer Competition, presented by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. Winners Circle brings together some of North America’s top auctioneers for a competition of tongue-twisting talent. The auctioneers will be selling off the naming rights for teams in the horse pull competitions as well as charity items for STARS Air Ambulance. At the 2013 annual Winners Circle Auctioneer Competition, CWA raised $4,925 for STARS. Agribition was the host to numerous other events to raise money for STARS as well: The Canadian Bison Association raised $15,000 for STARS as part of its national convention held during Agribition, and Bouchard Livestock raised $10,200 for STARS through the sale of a signed ‘Shologan’ Saskatchewan Roughrider jersey during their Simmental Sale at Agribition.
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Volunteer Program Improvements Volunteer Database Changes See Positive Results In an attempt to improve volunteer communication and placement of CWA’s extensive volunteer support, the organization has implemented a new volunteer management database. Like all new systems, the potential exists for errors and omissions in the information CWA has on file for individual volunteers. CWA encourages all volunteers to validate and verify their personal information and years of service with their respective committee chairs or CWA staff prior to or during the show. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization. Show organizers would like to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Your patience is appreciated.
Staff Updates CWA Welcomes New Employee Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is excited to announce the new Livestock Event Coordinator, Randi Seitz. Originally from Yorkton, SK, Randi comes to CWA with a passion for agriculture and livestock, particularly equine. In this role she will be responsible for all Brandt Centre events. She brings a breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the organization. ....................................................................................................................................................
Corey Hoskins: Rising Star CWA’s Trade Show Manager, Corey Hoskins, was named a Rising Star by EXPO magazine for his outstanding work and impact on CWA. Since Corey joined the CWA team, he has made many positive changes with the trade show component of the show and each year the impacts are evident. Corey’s focus on visitor traffic flow and space design were instrumental in achieving this prestigious honour. Congratulations Corey!
Important Dates to Remember •
October 15, 2014 Bison, Chore Team Events, and Horse Pulls entry deadline
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October 30, 2014 Hall of Fame nomination deadline
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November 1, 2014 Jim Lewthwaite Memorial Award and Chris Sutter Award nominations deadline
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November 1, 2014 Commercial Cattle and Stock Dogs entry deadline
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November 18, 2014 Youth Showmanship and Youth Team Grooming entry deadline
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November 20-24, 2014 Trade show exhibitor move-in
Canadian Western Agribition 2nd Floor Canada Centre, Evraz Place Box 3535, Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4P 3J8
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November 24-29, 2014 Canadian Western Agribition
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November 25-29, 2014 Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals Rodeo
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