Youth development
Bluescope Win Community Partnership
Young Steward Program Robertson Show
Enter via email to Robboshowentries@gmail.com
Have you ever thought about getting involved with your show and not sure how? In conjunction with TAG, Robertson show are proud to be involved in the Inaugural Young Steward program for 2023.
This program is designed to provide stewards for Group 5 Shows and offer an experience for young individuals who want to further their knowledge in the ag show movement.
The aim is to increase the involvement and retention of young people within the South Coast and Tablelands of NSW agricultural show movement through recognition and mentoring.
ENTRY CONDITIONS for the Program include:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand,
- Applicants must be aged between 14 and 18 years of age as of the 1st May 2023.
YOUNG STEWARD PROGRAM
Successful applicants will be required to participate in at least ONE of the TWO show days (which they nominate on their entry form).
All successful applicants will have to complete a pre-show stewardship training course and have a Parent &/or Guardian complete the participation waiver before being fully accepted in the program.
Show Day/s Participation involves:
- Meet and greet with the show society executive committee, sponsors, judges and officials.
- Behind the scenes full showground tour.
- Participate in 3 different sections for 2 to 3hrs each, where they will be paired with a mentor and be part of the team during judging.
- Opportunity to be part of the Young Stewards Team in the Junior Young Farmers Challenge.
- You will also have some free time to check out the show.
YOUNG STEWARD PROGRAM PRIZES. All successful applicants will receive the following:
- Stewardship training course & stewards pack
- “Robertson Show” Young Steward Shirt
- 12-month TAG Membership
- 12-month Show Membership, including
2022 show entry. - Certificate of participation and letter of endorsement
About the Bluescope Win Community Partnership
The BlueScope WIN Community Partners program sees two iconic businesses in the Illawarra joining forces to create a local community support fund.
The partnership, now in its 9th year, contributes a significant amount to projects and programs that meet real needs in the Illawarra. Collectively, it’s all about making a real difference to the Illawarra community.
BlueScope Win Community Partnership have been proud supporters of “Youth in Ag” events since 2014 including the Young Farmers Challenge at Kiama, Albion Park and Dapto Shows, and numerous “Youth in Ag” workshops which have been pivotal in sustaining the agricultural show movement. The Ag Group South Coast & Tableland would like to thank BlueScope Win Community Partnership for their continued support in the youth in agriculture movement.
