DIAMOND H CLASSIC SHOW SERIES
POINT RULES
2026
HEIFERS, STEERS, BULLS & SWINE have the following Categories:
Steers: Self-Classification of Breed Categories
Brangus
Simbrah
American Cross
AMERICAN DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
Angus
Hereford
Mini Hereford
Shorthorn
British Cross
BRITISH DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
Charolais
Limousin
Simmental
Exotic Cross
EXOTIC DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
***Broken down by Weight Classes***
Heifers: Registered Heifers by Breed Categories
Beefmaster
Grey Brahman
Red Brahman
Brangus
Red Brangus
Santa Gertrudis
Simbrah
American Influence
AMERICAN DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
Angus
Red Angus
Horned Hereford
Polled Hereford
Mini Hereford
Shorthorn
British Influence
BRITISH DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
Charolais
Chianina
Limousin
Maine-Anjou
Maintainer
Percentage Simmental
Simmental
Exotic Influence
EXOTIC DRIVE (Top 5 in SHOW 2 ONLY)
***Broken down by AGE Classes***
Registered Heifers whose BREED is Not Listed must pick either AMERICAN, BRITISH or EXOTIC INFLUENCE Category
Commercial
***Broken down by WEIGHT Classes***
BULLS: Registered Bulls by Breed Categories
Angus
Beefmaster
Brahman
Brangus
Charolais
Hereford
Limousin
Mini Hereford
Santa Gertrudis
Shorthorn
Simmental
ARB (All Remaining Breeds)
***Broken down by Age Classes***
SWINE:
Duroc Breed
Yorkshire Breed
Berkshire Breed
Hampshire Breed
Light OPB
Dark OPB
Light Crossbred
Dark Crossbred
***Broken down by Weight Classes***
No Minimum, No Maxium.
*Show Management has the right to classify or re-classify an animal if it is necessary at any time.
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***CATTLE & SWINE have 7 Show Dates with two shows per date for HEIFERS, STEERS, BULLS & SWINE. Exhibitors are NOT required to pay a membership fee to compete in the 2026 Show Series. HOWEVER, Exhibitors must attend 4 Show Dates to receive awards at the end of the show series. At each Show Date there are two shows that Exhibitors must enter Both Shows to achieve the 4 Show Date requirement. The Show Series runs from January 2026 thru November 2026 and Awards will be presented on December 19, 2026.
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AWARDS:
GRAND & RESERVE SHOWMAN for each AGE DIVISION:
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Cattle
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Swine
(AGE IS BASED ON EXHIBITOR AGE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026)
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Pee Wee: 3-8yrs
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Junior: 9-12 yrs
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Intermediate: 13-15yrs
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Senior: 16-19yrs
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*CHAMPIONS RECEIVE CUSTOM NAME EMBROIDERED HIGH QUALITY SHOWMAN JACKET*
GRAND & RESERVE HEIFER, STEER & SWINE BREED WINNERS:
Can be accumulated by the EXHIBITOR with any animal shown throughout the year for that specific BREED. You must enter that specific Breed on 4 Different Show Dates, Plus enter both Show 1 & Show 2 to receive a Breed Grand or Reserve Breed Award.
*GRAND CHAMPIONS RECEIVE CUSTOM NAME HUGE 5X6 SIZE BUCKLE *RESERVE CHAMPIONS RECEIVE REGULAR SIZE BUCKLE
TOP THREE OVERALL SPECIES:
Can be accumulated by EXHIBITOR with any ANIMAL shown throughout the year for
that specific TITLE. Exhibitors must attend 4 Different Show Dates, Plus enter both Show 1 & Show 2 to receive a Top 3 Overall Award.
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STEERS - ALL BREED POINTS FOR THAT EXHIBITOR
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HEIFERS - ALL BREED POINTS FOR THAT EXHIBITOR
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SWINE - ALL BREED POINTS FOR THAT EXHIBITOR
*SULLIVAN SPONSORED CUSTOM WRAPPED SHOWBOXES, CLIPPERS, FANS, SUPPLIES, ETC., to be announced at later date*
HIGH POINT CATTLE EXHIBITOR: Can be accumulated by the EXHIBITOR with their Showmanship, Heifers, Steers & Bull Points. Exhibitors must attend 4 Different Show Dates, Plus enter both Show 1 & Show 2 to receive High Point Award.
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SUPREME OVERALL – HEIFER, STEER, BULL BREED POINTS + SHOWMANSHIP
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RESERVE OVERALL
HIGH POINT SWINE EXHIBITOR: Can be accumulated by the EXHIBITOR with their Showmanship & Market Show Points. Exhibitors must attend 4 Different Show Dates to receive High Point Award.
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SUPREME OVERALL – BREED POINTS + SHOWMANSHIP
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RESERVE OVERALL
*SUPREME CHAMPIONS RECEIVE $2,500.00 KEEPSAKE CHECK
*RESERVE CHAMPIONS RECEIVE $1,500.00 KEEPSAKE CHECK*
*THERE ARE NO YEAR-END AWARDS FOR BULLS. JUST THE PRIZES GIVEN AT EACH SHOW DATE FOR BULLS*
POINTS are calculated by the following system:
100 SUPREME OVERALL CHAMPION
80 RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION
60 TOP 3RD OVERALL
50 BREED GRAND CHAMPION
30 BREED RESERVE CHAMPION
20 CLASS WINNER
16 CLASS 2ND PLACE
12 CLASS 3RD PLACE
8 CLASS 4TH PLACE
4 CLASS 5TH PLACE
60 GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN
50 RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN
40 3rd CHAMPION SHOWMAN
30 4th CHAMPION SHOWMAN
20 5TH CHAMPION SHOWMAN
***In the event of a Tie, the following tie breakers will be used to determine the placing:
a. Number of shows attended
b. Number of animals exhibited
c. In the event of an above tie again, this point system will be used to break that tie:
Grand Overall=9
Reserve Overall=8
Grand Champion=7
Reserve Champion=6
1st=5, 2nd=4, 3rd=3, 4th=2, and 5th=1
MISSION & OBJECTIVE:
The Diamond H Classic Series (DHC) is designed to allow junior livestock enthusiasts to
participate and compete in DHC shows. The DHC Exhibitors will accumulate points for exhibiting their cattle & swine at sanctioned events throughout the show season. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Show Series to exhibitors who achieve top honors for cattle & swine in their respective classes, breeds, and showmanship. DHC’s goal and responsibility is to follow the rules and set the best example possible for the youth, adults, and everyone involved in the livestock industry. DHC Series provides a positive learning experience for both Exhibitors & their families by showing livestock, providing leadership opportunities, and teaching responsibility, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. The Diamond H Classic Shows strive to provide opportunities for young people to acquire life skills such as knowledge, responsibility, decision-making, public speaking, and leadership. These skills are obtained through hands-on education and practical behavior that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society while making memories, life-long friendships, and having fun competing for Prizes!
DISPUTES:
Decisions of judges, weighmasters, or show management cannot be protested in any form.
All other protests require a non-refundable $200 fee along with a written complaint outlining dispute and must be postmarked within 5 business days of the conclusion of the show which is in protest. All protests are to be directed at Diamond H Event Center Show Management and addressed to the following via certified mail with return receipt for documentation purposes:
DIAMOND H EVENT CENTER
3536 US HIGHWAY 82 EAST
PARIS, TX 75462
Results are posted online under “Show Series”- Diamond H Classic Show Series - on the Showman Website. Please confirm your placings!!! Software programs are set-up by humans and there can be errors, so please verify your points are tabulating correctly within 10 days of the Show Date. Shows become archived and difficult to correct after 30 days from Conclusion of a particular Show. Any problems should be directed to Jennifer Hoelzeman at 903-851-4199.
***ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS ANY PROFANITY USED ON THE RING STAFF, WEIGHMASTERS, SHOW MANAGEMENT OR SHOW PERSONNEL by THE EXHIBITOR, THEIR PARENTS, THEIR FITTERS, OR ACCOMPANYING GUESTS… that Exhibitor will be INELIGIBLE for the Year End Point Awards***