



2nd National New Zealand Soil Judging Competition
25 – 27 November 2022, Blenheim
You and your organisation are invited to enter a team in the New Zealand Soil Judging competition from the 25-27 November, 2022 in Blenheim.
Entry is open to any students and working professionals interested in Soil Science. Education institutions and organisations can put together teams of 4 people, plus a coach. If you do not have a team, we will match you with others to form a group.
The competition is one of the best practical training and networking grounds for aspiring soil professionals.
During the competition participants can:
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Increase their knowledge of soils and soil profiles
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Connect with other early-career soil scientists from across New Zealand
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Network with and learn from experienced soil scientists
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Apply a land capability assessment to supplement their soil description and interpretation
The event includes two training days and one competition day, leading to the announcement of the winners at the Prizegiving event in a location close to Blenheim, on Sunday 27 November. Prizes are awarded for team and individual performances. Participants will need to cover their accommodation costs, but there is a range of options close to the soil judging venue.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Location
This year's competition will be on a farm within a 30-minute drive of Blenheim.
Entry
Entry is $30 per person which includes a T-shirt, the BBQ function on Thursday, lunch on Sunday and the Prizegiving event in a location close to Blenheim
Accommodation
There are a number of accommodation options near the venue – details are provided on registration.
How to register
If you are interested, please complete the online registration form and payment using the following link:
https://oncue.eventsair.com/nzsss-conference-2022/sjc
If you have any queries, please contact lea@on-cue.co.nz.
Awards
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1st, 2nd and 3rd for teams
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1st, 2nd and 3rd for individuals
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1st, 2nd and 3rd for working professional individual
Program at a glance
Friday
25 Nov 2022
AM: Meet & Greet BBQ – Location close to Blenheim
1 PM: Practice day 1 – Blenheim & Surrounds
Saturday
26 Nov 2022
Practice day 2
– Blenheim & Surrounds
Sunday
27 nov 2022
Competition day & prize giving event
– Location close to Blenheim