Results from 2016 Conference
2016 4-H Western Heritage Conference and Invitational Shoot
August 2nd-4th
Branson, MO
Registration now open
Western Knowledge Special Emphasis Study Guides added below
More Information Coming Soon
ABOUT THE 2016 CONFERENCE
Lodging Lodging is your choice. Take advantage of the favorable rates which have been negotiated with the official conference hotel OR feel free to select other lodging; whether Time-Share condos, luxury hotel, camping, etc.…it’s up to you. Conference Hotel Fall Creek Inn & Suites 995 MO Hwy 165 1.800.393.0474 http://www.fallcreekinn.com Rates: National 4-H Western Heritage Conference, week of July 31-August 1. Single or Double bed rooms $55.00 per night; plus applicable taxes Room block held until June 30. Event Facilities Bass Pro Shops is your host for the 2016 National 4-H Western Heritage Conference and Invitational Cowboy Shoot. We hope you enjoy the excellent facilities in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks, near Branson. We thank Bass Pro Shops for all they have done and contributed to make this a very special and memorial event. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Academy http://www.bigcedar.com/attractions/shooting-academy-en.html The Outdoor Academy is one of the attractions offered by Big Cedar Lodge. It will be the home base for the conference. Registration & check-in will take place here. A 10-stage western action shooting town has been built just for this 4-H Western Heritage Conference. Period Clothing evaluation will also take place here in the air-conditioned club house. Noon meals and the special Tuesday evening meal will be at the Academy. Enjoy the world class view of Table Rock Lake and the Ozark Mountains from the lodge. Big Cedar Lodge – Grandview Conference Center http://www.bigcedar.com/meetings/conference-rooms-en.html Grandview Conference Center will be the location of the conference Awards Banquet on Thursday evening. A special (and expensive) meal will be served in the Grand Ballroom. This event is included as part of your registration fee. Top of the Rock http://www.topoftherock.com One of Johnny Morris’ latest projects, this Ozarks Heritage Preserve is a multi-faceted attraction. A PGA golf course sets atop a karst cavern. Several dining options, a cave tour on golf carts, natural history museum, and the Chapel of the Ozarks are all options for guests. Included in your registration fee is admission to the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum (beneath the Top of the Rock), the Lost Canyon Cave and Natural Trail, and a voucher to use at one of the Big Cedar dining options. Wednesday is the designated evening for the dining and other attractions. |
Conference Schedule of Events (tentative) The following schedule of events is nearly set, but there may still be a few “adjustments”, but this will give you a good idea of what’s planned for you. Monday - August 1 Optional Activity Day – We have secured discount pricing for admission to several Branson area attractions. Tickets for optional activities are good for all week and can be added on to your registration fee. We hope many of you will join us at SILVER DOLLAR CITY Theme Park. “You have a great past ahead of you”. http://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park Tuesday – August 2 @ Outdoor Academy Registration, Check-in Opening Ceremonies Lunch Period Clothing Evaluation Evening meal – Mountain Man Rendezvous “BBQ Feast” Exhibition Bull Riding Wednesday – August 3 @ Outdoor Academy Range Orientation/Safety meeting Western Action Shooting – 5 stages Lunch Heritage Workshops & Youth Demonstrations Evening @ Top of the Rock – Dining options, Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum, Lost Canyon Cave & Natural Trail. Thursday – August 4 @ Outdoor Academy Western Action Shooting – 5 stations Lunch Missouri Awards Evening - National Awards Banquet @ Grandview Lodge Conference Center – Big Cedar Lodge Resort Friday – August 5 Optional Activity Day – on your own One choice is Dixie Stampede – special discount for matinee show can be added to your registration fee. 
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The national 4-H Western Heritage Conference and Invitational Cowboy Shoot is a family-oriented event for adults and youth. It is a multi-day event, composed of heritage skill workshop, tours, meals, special activities, working demonstrations by youth participants and 4-H member competition. The conference is open to anyone…including grandparents, siblings, friends of 4-H members – not just those enrolled as a member or leader. However, the competition portion of the conference is open only to 4-H members enrolled and participating in the Western Heritage project in their own state, led by 4-H Western Heritage certified leaders.
There is no requirement that participants be “official” representatives from a specific state. There is no qualifying competition required; and no limit on how many may attend and participate from a state. A state may have 1 participant or 101. A 4-H member may return more than once; and in fact, is encouraged to return every year. No Western Heritage project yet, in your state? No problem - you may attend anyway (but not compete). Come and see what it’s all about! You won’t regret it.
4-H Western Heritage – Competition
The competition at the 4-H Western Heritage Conference has three components and a youth must participate in all sections. There are three age divisions of competition.
Competition
I. Cowboy Action Shooting
II. Period Clothing & Character Evaluation
III. Old West Knowledge
Age Divisions:
Junior: 9- 11* years
Rimfire (.22) rifles only
Intermediate: 11*-13 years
Rimfire rifle, Rimfire pistols, and shotgun
Senior: 14-18 years
Rimfire or Central-fire rifle, pistols, and shotgun
Separate divisions for Rimfire & Central-fire
* States separate age divisions differently; so the 11 year old participate may choose the division in which to compete according to state guidelines.
Note: Ages noted above are according to the National 4-H official age – which uses a Dec 31/Jan 1 DOB. If your state follows a different official DOB; notify the host state and allowances will be made to follow your state guideline, in most cases.
There is no requirement that participants be “official” representatives from a specific state. There is no qualifying competition required; and no limit on how many may attend and participate from a state. A state may have 1 participant or 101. A 4-H member may return more than once; and in fact, is encouraged to return every year. No Western Heritage project yet, in your state? No problem - you may attend anyway (but not compete). Come and see what it’s all about! You won’t regret it.
4-H Western Heritage – Competition
The competition at the 4-H Western Heritage Conference has three components and a youth must participate in all sections. There are three age divisions of competition.
Competition
I. Cowboy Action Shooting
II. Period Clothing & Character Evaluation
III. Old West Knowledge
Age Divisions:
Junior: 9- 11* years
Rimfire (.22) rifles only
Intermediate: 11*-13 years
Rimfire rifle, Rimfire pistols, and shotgun
Senior: 14-18 years
Rimfire or Central-fire rifle, pistols, and shotgun
Separate divisions for Rimfire & Central-fire
* States separate age divisions differently; so the 11 year old participate may choose the division in which to compete according to state guidelines.
Note: Ages noted above are according to the National 4-H official age – which uses a Dec 31/Jan 1 DOB. If your state follows a different official DOB; notify the host state and allowances will be made to follow your state guideline, in most cases.
Missouri 4-H families, please go to http://mo.4honline.com and register as you would for any state event. Login to Family Profile and Register for an Event. “ National Western Heritage Event”.
Non-Missouri families – please read all the provided Registration information before attempting to register. There is a pdf document that give step by step instructions. We are utilizing the Missouri 4-H Online enrollment system, so it will be a little cumbersome for out-of-state folks. But please bear with us. It worked last year and it will work again. Be sure to download and read “Read Before Registering”.
Registration till June 15th $100.00
from June 16th to July 5th $125
From July 6th to July 15th $150
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Study Guides for Western Knowledge Special Emphasis for 2016
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