Does OCCA have any rules?
Our official rulebook is posted here on our website. Rules regarding accumulation of points, showing your own calf, not changing calves from one breed to another during the point year etc. are all posted and enforced. We know some folks think Jackpot Shows are an ethical no-man’s-land, but stop to consider this. Local show committees, make the rules for each show. If there is something you want to make sure isn’t happening at your local jackpot, you can make your opinion known at the local level. OCCA does not dictate rules to local show committees and fair boards. We enforce our rules regarding the accumulation of points and operate on the premise that no one benefits from unethical conduct, not the association, not the shows, and certainly not the individual involved. 

What’s in it for me to become an OCCA Member?
As an OCCA member we hope you’ll participate and have lots of fun. Each year we publish a list of sanctioned shows which includes Tulsa State Fair, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, and the OKC Fall Fair in addition to many other shows around the state. You’ll be able to show at as few or as many of these shows as you’d like. You’ll earn points based on your performance at each of the shows. As the year goes along you can check the website or The Show Circuit magazine and see how you’re doing. As the points add up toward the year end, so does the excitement. At the end of each point year we have a big awards banquet and give out nearly 200 awards. There are awards within each breed of heifers and steers as well as awards for each FFA District in the state and Statewide Awards. There are even Novice awards for kids who are showing for the first time. After the awards banquet, we usually have a dance and everyone celebrates the end of a fun year and the beginning of a new one. OCCA members work hard, play hard and make friends from all over the state. 

Who keeps track of points? What happens if someone thinks an error has been made?
Nancy Blakley , who is a volunteer, keeps all of the points tabulated. She also updates the website and the magazine each month and posts points at each show. If there is a question of error call or e-mail Nancy and she will re-check the records sent to us from the show in question to make sure points are accurately credited. We depend on results sent to us from each local show committee, so we ask kids to make sure their placing is accurately recorded at the show. The best way to do this is to make sure you hand in your OCCA ring card as the class is released from the ring. 

How do I join and find out about shows?
You’re at the right place. Here on the website is a membership form you can print out and send in with a check to cover your dues. As soon as we receive your info and check, we’ll get your subscription to The Show Circuit magazine going and put you on our mailing list for show flyers. You can also get show dates and info here on the website. You may enter one, two or all three of our membership divisions: Heifers, Steers, Showmanship. If you only show steers or heifers, then enter the appropriate division or both if you show both. We hope everyone will enter Showmanship too. This is a great division that focuses on your ability to show, not the calf you are showing.