The competition is to showcase and develop young livestock auctioneers and improve the standard of auctioneering.
Judging includes a test of auction rules and a mock auction, each entrant being required to sell three lots of heifers/bulls. Entrants get notice of lots to sell and access to the breeder. Judging includes their voice, diction, manner and values.
An interview evaluates their communication skills and knowledge of the terms and conditions relating to livestock auctioneering.
Competition convenor Mick Withers says that the competition has gone nationwide. The inaugural event last year was for South Island entries only.
“All entrants from 2012 [were pleased with] the competition including the opportunity to sell in front of a large crowd, identifying their core strengths and improving their understanding of auctioneering law. All [want to take part] in the 2013 event.”
Last year’s winner, Glenn Peddie, of Peter Walsh & Associates, travelled to the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show to see the finals of the Australian Young Auctioneers Competition.
“The Australians enthuse about pushing young people to succeed in the industry. I got heaps out of the competition…. It’s made me look at auctioneering differently and given me a new focus for improving my skills. I have had positive comments that my auctioneering has improved as a result.”
Entrants will be competing for the New Zealand Stock & Station Agents’ Association (NZSSAA) Young Auctioneers Trophy, $2000 in travel from Heartland Bank to enable the winner to attend the Young Auctioneers Competition in Australia and a $500 Swanndri clothing voucher.
Entries are now open.
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