Judging Teams

Consumer Judging

Do you like shopping and saving money? Consumer Judging may be the perfect 4-H competition for you! Join the Cobb County 4-H Consumer Judging team as you learn to judge and comparison shop the following classes such as: fastfood breakfast meals, backpacks, athletic pants, and tablets. Competitors will also give a short, yet creative commercial about cotton as a part of the competition. This judging team is open to 4th-12th grade 4-H'ers. Practices are held weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Extension Office. The competition will be held on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Transportation to and from the contest will be provided to all team members. To join the team, contact  Kathleen McElroy at kathleen.mcelroy@cobbcounty.org 

2024 Practice Dates:

• September 5
• September 12
• Septmber 19
• September 26 - Virtual Practice
• October 3-Virtual Practice
• October 10
• October 17
• October 24
• October 30- Mock Contest
• November 7- Contest at Cobb County Civic Center

Cotton Commercial Examples- Junior Level (4th-8th grade)

Cotton Commercial Example 1- Senior Level (9th-12th grade)

Cotton Commercial Example 2- Senior Level (9th-12th grade)

Cotton Commercial Example 3- Senior Level (9th-12th grade)

Reasons Example

Horse Judging and Hippology

Join the 2024 Cobb 4-H Horse Judging and Hippology team! You do not have to own a horse to be a member of this team. Contestants will judge eight classes, four confirmation classes and four performance classes. 4-H'ers will learn the basics of judging and placing horses along with many other valuable skills including decision making, critical thinking, public speaking and more! Practices will be held in the spring ending with the competition in May 2025. This judging team is open to 4th-12th grade students.

For more information about Horse Judging, please contact Keaton Hamid at keaton.hamid@uga.edu 

LifeSmarts

Looking for a fun extracurricular activity? Welcome to LifeSmarts! LifeSmarts is a consumer literacy competition that gives students a chance to compete and excel -- while gaining the tools they need to succeed in today's consumer marketplace. That means being prepared to make smart financial investments and sound decisions and avoiding the common traps and pitfalls many consumers encounter in the real world. LifeSmarts is a national quiz-bowl-style competition that tests knowledge on a variety of topics. It’s free to sign up, so get involved today! The first meeting will be held on August 19th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information contact Colleen Bakhsh at 770-528-4070 or colleen.bakhsh@cobbcounty.org. ***Considering joining the 2024-2025 LifeSmarts team? Email Ms. Colleen or Ms. Kathleen for more details!*** 

Wildlife Judging

Are you interested in learning more about Wildlife and animal species in your community? Are you competitive and want to join a 4-H judging team? Wildlife Judging may be the team for you! Join the fun as we learn about different animal species and their habitats while looking at skulls and furs. Learn management for wildlife including the land, water, and population. This will help develop decision-making, leadership, and written and oral communication skills. Open to 4th-12th graders. Practices begin Wednesday February 12, 2025. Email chloe.patterson1@uga.edu if interested!