Falkland Shears
Annual Competition
The Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition returns in 2025 and will be held alongside the inaugural Falkland Islands Tri-Nations Test Match on Friday 14th November 2025, making this year a landmark moment for the shearing and wool handling community. With the support of Falkland Shears’ principal sponsor, Dedicare, the event continues its long tradition of showcasing the skill, speed and dedication of the shearers and wool handlers from across the Falkland Islands and beyond.
Competitor entries are now open, with a £20 entry fee per category. Entries will close on Monday 20th October 2025, although additional entries may be taken on the day if sheep numbers allow. Registration and payment will be confirmed on arrival. Click here to enter the Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition.
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Novice Wool Handling Heats
2 SheepOpen Wool Handling Heats
3 SheepIntermediate Shearing Heats
4 SheepOpen Shearing Heats
5 SheepDinner Break
Welcome Teams – Speeches
1st Round Wool Handling Test
1st Round Shearing Test
2nd Round Wool Handling Test
2nd Round Shearing Test
3rd Round Wool Handling Test
3rd Round Shearing Test
Intermediate Semi Final
Open Shearing Semi Final
Intermediate Final
Wool Handling Test Final
Shearing Test Final
Open Wool Handling Final
Open Shearing Final
The programme of events for the 2025 Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition is subject to change and dependent on entires. Timings are to be confirmed.
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Falkland Shears are now accepting competitor entries for the 2025 Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling competition in the following four categories:
Open Machine Shearing
Intermediate Machine Shearing
Open Wool Handling
Novice Wool HandlingTo enter the Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition, please complete the entry form in the ‘How to enter?’ section of this page.
Registration and payment (£20 entry fee per category) will be confirmed at the competition.
Entries will close on Monday 20th October 2025.
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On Friday 14th November 2025, the Falkland Islands Tri-Nations Test Match will take place alongside the Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition.
All-day spectator tickets will be available on the door at £10 per person. The ticket entitles each spectator to attend and enjoy the following items included in the ticket price:
Falkland Islands Tri-Nations Test Match
Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition
Chilean Asado & BBQ
Falkland Islands Expo (FIDF Bar)
Falkland Shears Dance
How to enter?
As one of the Falkland Islands’ most celebrated rural traditions, the Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling competition highlights not only the precision and endurance of the competitors but also the heritage and community spirit that lie at the heart of Falkland Islands life.
Falkland Shears are now accepting competitor entries for the 2025 Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling competition in the following four categories:
Open Machine Shearing
Intermediate Machine Shearing
Open Wool Handling
Novice Wool Handling
Please complete the following entry form before Monday 20th October 2025. Registration and payment—£20 entry fee per category—will be confirmed at the competition.
Our Sponsors
The Falkland Shears Annual Shearing and Wool Handling Competition has been generously sponsored and supported by Atlantic Catch, Big B’s Plant Hire, Dedicare, Falkland Islands Meat Company (FIMCo), Falklands Landholdings Corporation (FLH), Falkland Wool Growers, Johnson’s Harbour, Patrick Watts, Rincon Grande Farm, Rural Business Association (RBA), Stefen Turner and Holly Turner of Shear Express, Ieuan Ford and Bekka Phillips of Shearing Island Wide, Salvador (Gibraltar Station), Shorty’s Building Services and Top Gun Shearing Supplies.
