NUMBERS of Young Farmers taking part in the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster annual Demonstration Presentation Competition are on the up with participation increasing by 57% in this year's contest.
The competition provides members with the opportunity to employ a combination of different skills that they use in other YFCU contests including prepared and impromptu public speaking. It then incorporates these with the use of practical aids and pr
esentation equipment which then serves to enable members to further develop their communication and presentation skills.
This year the competition was divided into four age groups based on entrants - 12-14 years, 14-16 years, 16-21 years and 21-25 years. Competitors were given a maximum of 5 or 10 minutes to speak about or demonstrate a topic of their choices.
At the event, judges Trevor Woods, Jean McCollam, Regis Topping and Maura Ellis were given a diverse range of presentations to judge ranging from how to play the violin to making flowers out of plastic bottles.
After careful deliberation, the judges made their decision and the results were as follows:
12-14 Years
1st Rory Woods Annaclone and Magherally YFC 85
2nd Lauren Marshall Finvoy YFC 79
3rd Andrew Pyper Finvoy YFC 78
14-16 Years
1st Samuel Bellingham Finvoy YFC 92
2nd Laura McCurdy Finvoy YFC 91
3rd James Hyde Lylehill YFC 90
16-21 Years
1st Kathryn Smyth Coleraine YFC 85
2nd Christina McCollam Lylehill YFC 82
3rd Amy Hill Moneyrea YFC 72
21-25 Years
1st James Taylor Coleraine YFC 92
2nd Rosalind Ellis Kells and Conor YFC 88
3rd Frances George Moneyrea YFC 81
The Association would like to thank CAFRE, Greenmount Campus for the use of their premises and the judges for the kind donation of their time, it is always greatly appreciated.
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