Manitoba Young Simmental Association
The Manitoba Young Canadian Simmental Association (MYCSA). The program focuses on education, teamwork, and hands-on experience for young, future cattle people. Events are held throughout summer and fall in different areas across the province for youth to participate in. Annual YCSA Classic held in conjunction with the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up over the August Long Weekend. Competitors must complete herdsman and sire summary quizzes, compete in an animal judging and option competitions are also held, such as graphic marketing, sales talk, and team grooming. It is a great environment for youth to learn to work together and learn from each other. The younger competitors have a chance to learn how to work more independently, and the older youth have the opportunity to fulfill leadership roles, that will be so fundamental in their future endeavours in life. Most importantly is the life-long friendships that arise out of this program.
Anyone can become a member of the YCSA - even if you do not have registered Simmental cattle!
A YCSA Membership is a fee of $25.00 (plus applicable taxes). YCSA members must be 25 years of age or younger by January 1st.
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Scholarships
Manitoba Simmental Association Scholarship
The Manitoba Simmental Scholarship program was developed in 2004, to assist Manitoba youth involved in the Young Canadian Simmental Association and the children of active MSA members pursue post secondary education. Applicants are eligible for a $1000.00 scholarship which is awarded after the first regular board meeting of the calendar year. Applications Deadline is December 31.
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Scholarship
The Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Scholarship has been established by the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up committee to support deserving Manitoba youth. The scholarship is administered by the ‘Scholarship Committee’, a subcommittee of the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up committee. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee shall be final.
Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarship
The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship intended to foster leadership and development in Young Canadian Cattlemen. The foundation is administering the scholarship in conjunction with the current scholarships offered by the CSA. The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation recognizes the importance of supporting youth in agriculture and their goals of advanced education.
Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is set up in memory of Trevor Edward Vance, Barbara and Bennie Vance's son. Trevor lost his life in a tragic accident on August 21, 1995. The Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship was administered by the Canadian Simmental Bells Scholarship Committee until 2012 when they requested that the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation maintain the scholarship on behalf of them.
Dr. Allan A. Dixon Memorial Scholarship
The D. Allan Dixon Memorial Scholarship was set up in the memory of and in recognition of the tremendous service of Dr. Allan A. Dixon. Dr. Dixon was the President of the Canadian Simmental Association for the 1970-71 and 1974-75 terms. He passed away May 6th, 1975 and the scholarship was subsequently set up to recognize the scholastic achievement of the children of the members of the Canadian Simmental Association. The scholarship encourages them to further their education by providing financial assistance for post-secondary school studies. This scholarship is open to all youth involved in the beef cattle industry who are attending a post-secondary institution in the application year. Applicants or their parents or guardians of the applicants must be Canadian Residents.
Annual Events
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Held annually in Brandon, Manitoba - Late March
Manitoba Simmental Summer Show
Held each year at a different agricultural fair throughout the province - June or July
Manitoba Youth Beef Round UP
All breeds junior show held annually in Neepawa, Manitoba - August long weekend
National YCSA Show & AGM
Held each year at a different provinces throughout Canada - Mid Jul
Manitoba Ag Ex
Held each year in Brandon, Manitoba - Late October
4-H Vouchers
Annual the Manitoba Simmental Association awards a $500.00 voucher towards the purchase of registered female or bull from one of our MSA Members. Winners chosen from a draw of all of the Manitoba 4-H members that were showing a Simmental influenced animal at their achievements. This voucher is just another way that the MSA shows support to the youth of Manitoba and the future of the Simmental breed within our province.
PAST 4-H VOUCHER WINNERS:
2023
Gracie Stehr, Minitonas 4-H Beef Club
Corr Rossouw, Pipestone 4-H Beef Club
2022
Jacob Massinon, Treherne 4-H Beef Club
Shane Buhr, Elm Creek 4-H Beef Club
2021
Brooklyn Hedley, Erickson 4-H Beef Club
Kira Duguig of the Lundar 4-H BeeF Club
2020
Tanner Nelson of the Sidney4-H Beef Club
Claire Rourie of the Elm Creek4-H Beef Club
2019
Kinley Peters of Rivers 4-H Beef Club
Emma Galloway of Foxwarren 4-H Beef Club
2018
Mary Jane Robinson of the Treherne 4-H Beef Club
Brooke Collins of the Windy Gates 4-H Beef Club
MSA Scholarship
Recipients
2023: TBA
Heifer Donated by: Berts NR
Won By: Spring Lake Simmentals, Daysland, AB
2022:
Sam de Rocquigny, Haywood, MB
Cade Cruickshanks, Brandon, MB
Megan Beswitherick, Austin, MB
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No donation heifer, funds were raised through online auction
2021:
Rayanne Dequier, Haywood, MB
Cindy Jack, Portage La Prairie, MB
No donation heifer, funds were raised through online auction
2020:
Shaelyn Beswitherick, Austin, MB
Gracie Falconer, Hartney, MB
Cody Carson, Rossburn, MB
Heifer Donated by: Northern Light Simmentals
Won By: McIntosh Ranch
2019:
Alice Rooke, Alexander, MB
Mary Jane Robinson, Treherne, MB
Heifer Donated by: Perkin Land & Cattle
Won By: Northern Light Simmentals
2018:
Katryn Dequier, Haywood, MB
Heifer Donated by: Tri Star Simmentals
Won By: Kyle Niemegeers
2017:
Sydney Thorgilsson, Lundar, MB
Heifer Donated by: Johns Simmentals
Won By: Ron Susinski
2016:
Carson Rodgers, MacGregor, MB
Taylor Carvey, Alexander, MB
Shailyn Madsen, Hamiota, MB
Heifer Donated by: Pembina Triangle Simmental Association
Won By: Ross Lake Farms
2015:
Kerrie Gurr, Miniota, MB
Heifer Donated by: Schweitzer Simmentals
Won By: Crest View Land & Cattle Co. & Crest View Cattle Ltd.
2014:
Janessa Warkentin, Haywood, MB
Raina Syrnyk, Ethelbert, MB
Danitra Warkentin, Haywood, MB
No heifer donated
2013:
Anthony Wilcox, Treherne, MB
Taylor Madsen, Hamiota, MB
No heifer donated
2011:
No Applicants
Heifer Donated by: Twin Brae Simmentals
Won By: Richie Joynt
2010:
No Applicants
Heifer Donated by: Broken Oak Simmentals
Won By: Butch Kotesky
2009:
Nikki Armstrong, Stephenfield, MB
Richard Bramley, Minnedosa, MB
Heifer Donated by: Preston Stock Farms
Won By: Rob Sharpe
2008:
Melissa McRae, Brandon, MB
Erin Jackson, Inglis, MB
Heifer Donated by: Wilf Davis
Won By: Richard Bramley
2007:
Ashley Schweitzer, Decker, MB
Jennilee Bernier, Fisher Branch, MB
Heifer Donated by: M&J Farms
Won By: -
2006:
Andrea Bertholet, Hartney, MB
Danna Hunt, Portage la Prairie, MB
Brett McRae, Brandon, MB
Heifer Donated by: Wayne Currah
Won By: M&J Farms
2005:
Morgan Arksey, Langruth, MB
Katie Armstrong, Stephenfield, MB
Jarad Glasman, Russell, MB
Matthew Glasman, Russell, MB
Heifer Donated by: Glen-Lyn Simmentals
Won By: Brian Bouchard
Board of Directors
President:
Shaelyn Toews
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