mission statement

Organization

• The Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit (HYSLC) is a summer youth show lamb circuit consisting of sanctioned shows and youth activities.

• The HYSLC Board of Directors serves as the official record keeper using the Showman App.

• The show season runs from May through the Fall Finale in September.

• Members should check the Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit Facebook page and the Showman App for updates on shows, points, and sponsor information.

 

Eligibility & Enrollment

• Enrollment is open to any youth 21 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2026.

• Membership is open to youth from any state.

• Membership fees are:

• $25 per individual

• $40 per family (two or more members)

• Enrollment is open year-round; however, points will not begin accumulating until membership is paid.

• All membership forms must be completed through the Showman App. The same Showman App account used for membership must be used for entries so points can be tracked properly for the 2026 season.

 

Point-Earning Requirements

 

To earn points, members must meet the following expectations:

• Points begin accumulating only after membership is paid.

• The exhibitor must be on the head and in control of their lamb.

• Ring assistance is only allowed from other HYSLC youth members in order to receive points.

• Adult assistance is allowed for members who require assistance due to a physical or intellectual disability, and those exhibitors will remain eligible for points.

• Members must be present at the show to receive points.

• Substitute showmen are only allowed in cases of injury, multiple lambs in a class or drive, or when assistance is required due to a physical or intellectual disability.

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Point Discrepancies & Protests

• If a discrepancy occurs after a show submits its points, members have two (2) weeks to notify the HYSLC Board.

• If a discrepancy is submitted after the two-week period, a $50 protest fee will be required.

 

Sanctioned Show Requirements

• A show must be officially sanctioned by HYSLC in order for points to count.

• Sanctioned shows must use the Showman App for their show for the tracking of points.

• To be sanctioned:

  • A show must pay a $100 sanction fee per show.

  • The show will receive $50 refunded once points are posted in the Showman App within 7 days of the show.

• Points must be submitted in the Showman App within 7 days to receive the refund.

 

Required Divisions at Sanctioned Shows

Sanctioned shows must offer the following divisions:

 

Commercial Ewe Divisions

• (Must select Top 5 Commercial Ewes; up to three lambs from each division may be pulled for overall)

• WBI (All white-face, white-face influenced, and speckled sheep)

• Hampshire

• Natural

• Crossbred

 

Market Lamb Divisions

• (Must select Top 5 Market Lambs; up to three lambs from each division may be pulled for overall)

• WBI (All white-face, white-face influenced, and speckled sheep)

• Hampshire

• Natural

• Crossbred

 

Showmanship

• Sanctioned shows must offer showmanship and place at least 10 exhibitors per age division, recording all participants.

• Age divisions:

• Seniors: 16–21

• Intermediates: 11–15

• Juniors: 10 & under

• Showmanship age is determined by the exhibitor’s age as of January 1, 2026.

 

Additional Rules

• Shows do not have to be held in Iowa; surrounding states may host sanctioned shows.

• A ewe may not be double-registered as both breeding and market at any HYSLC show.

• If any HYSLC requirements are not met, the Board reserves the right to deny sanctioning for future events.

 

Contact Information for Rules and Regulation:

Daren Chambers- 515-865-5893

Oliver Dies- 515-291-9063

Email: Heartlandyouthshowlambcircuit@gmail.com

 

Sanction Payment:

Make checks payable to:

Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit

 

Mail to:

Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit

Attn: Cody Long

2952 310th St.

Orient, IA 50858