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2021 All-Suri Fleece Show
2021 All-Suri Fleece Show
2020 WAS SUCH A SUCCESS THAT
2021 WILL BE ANOTHER MAIL IN FLEECE SHOW!
July 13-14, 2021
Registration opens April 1, 2021
A ribbon from the Suri Network's Fleece Show is one of the highest forms of recognition for Suri alpaca breeders. From the judges to the competition, the All-Suri Fleece Show always provides the best! In 2021, the Suri Network Breeders Cups, will be awarded in three categories for Regular Fleece. For more information on how the cups will be awarded, click here.
Our 2021 Judge line-up includes:
Dianna Timmerman and Sharon Loner judging the fleece show!
Karen Champion will be judging our spinoff and fiber arts entries!
The All Suri Fleece Show will once again offer an award "First Time Fleece Show Entrants". If this is your first time entering the Suri Network Fleece show, be sure to check the box on the registration site. Fleece show entrants may be interested in this VIDEO showing how to skirt a Suri fleece for uniformity.
This mail in fleece show immediately follows the AOA National Fleece Show and the Suri Network volunteers will be happy to transport your fleeces from that show to the Suri Network show just a few miles away!
Karl and Jan Heinrich of New Era Fiber have again graciously agreed to accept your fleeces and transport them to the show, but they must be received by Saturday, July 10th. Thanks Karl and Jan!
Once again, the show is open to International entries. International entrants may use the online registration link below to register your fleeces. The Show Superintendent will contact you to review your entry and provide instruction on sending in your home country alpaca registration data.
Note: Fleece Show judging for Regular Fleece will take place beginning on July 13, 2021, so all fleeces will need to be mailed in and received by July 10th. If you choose to hand deliver your fleece, it can be delivered to the Show Superintendent or SN Board members at the National Fleece Extravaganza or at New Era Fiber, Saturday, July 10, 2021.
The All-Suri Fleece Show is open to any Suri owner, not just members of the Suri Network! You do not need to be a member to participate in the Fleece Show, but we hope you will consider joining the Suri Network to enjoy the many benefits we offer!
Fleece Show Fees
Need Yarn, Roving or Fleece for your Fiber Arts Project? Coming Soon: A list of Suri Network Members who may have just what you need! How to Skirt a Suri Fleece for Uniformity QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE 2020 SPIN-OFF Entering a Spin-Off?", by Donna Rudd, Certified Master Spinner. | Deadlines and Registration Information Fleeces, mailed via the US Postal Service must be sent to the following address and received no later than July 10, 2021. You MUST use the address as shown below: Suri Network Fleece Show c/o New Era Fiber 698 Wallace Rd Gallatin, TN 37066 SAVE MONEY! If you are entering fleece in the AOA National Fleece Extravaganza, your fleece can be transported from the AOA show directly to the Suri Network All-Suri Fleece Show. Simply check the appropriate box when you are registering for the AOA National Fleece Show. If you forget or decide later to forward your fleeces, contact Dawn Browning to make a change. You can also forward your fleeces from The Suri Network Fleece Show to the PAOBA show -- simply check the box when you are registering. If you forget for decide later to forward your fleeces contact Dawn at sssalpaca@gmail.com to make a change. Any questions, please contact Fleece Show Superintendent Dawn Browning, by e-mail at sssalpaca@gmail.com or by phone at 859-338-2946. The online registration system available for all fleece entries, fiber arts and skeins, and spin-off entries. If you do not have an online registration account, you may contact Dawn Browning, Show Superintendent and she will happily guide you through the process. For Fiber Arts and Skeins, you may complete the paper entry form and mail with your entry. Forms and More Info Forms Mandatory Disclosure Form - All Fleece Competitions Fiber Arts and Skeins Form - You may use this form to register for the Fiber Arts and Skeins competition or you may register your items online. Mailed items must be received by July 10, 2021 and hand delivered items must be received by noon, July 10, 2021 at New Era Fiber. |
Color Classes and Awards
Fleece Show Awards
Special Fleece Show Awards
*In an effort to highlight excellence in production from on-going breeding programs, the Suri Network will offer Highest Scoring Bred & Owned award in each color group. The Fleece Show Superintendent, via the ARI Certificate, will verify eligibility. Giving preference to the entry from the oldest age division will break tie scores within a color group. If the top-scoring fleece in any color group fails to meet the current requirement of 60/57 points for a first place ribbon, no Bred & Owned award will be given. INTERNATIONAL FLEECE SHOW ENTRIES The Suri Network is pleased to announce we will accept International entries in the 2021 All Suri Fleece Show (pending waiver approval)! Here is some information to help you with the registration process:
| Rules and More Info Show Rules Summary
More info about fleece competitions The 2021 AOA Show System Handbook details the requirements for each kind of competition in the AOA Show System. The entire book is downloadable as a PDF. Specific sections apply to various fleece competitions, and you may wish to pay close attention to the following: Getting the Fleece Ready for the Fleece Show Chapter 5 (p. 9-10) Fleece Competitions....Chapter 21 (p. 59)
Auxiliary Fleece Competitions.... Chapter 23 (p. 72-76)
NOODLING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED…BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES IN THE SHOW RULES BOOK and ensure you use regulation bags. Please refer to Chapter 5, Helpful Tips: Getting your Fleece Ready for a Fleece Show. Please read the rules carefully and completely if you plan on sending a noodled fleece (p.9, Section 3.B. option 2). If you have questions about noodling, please contact the Show Superintendent at sssalpaca@gmail.com. The allowable bags for all fleece competitions are listed below:
U-LINE — 1 MIL POLY BAGS SKU S-10920 — 36 x 42 — 1.5 oz |