Today's Kids Hold Our Future...
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The AWPGA welcomes Junior Members and encourages them to get involved.
Follow the links below for the AWPGA Annual Awards in recognition for our Juniors:
Read about the Grants available for AWPGA Junior Members, the AKC Junior Showmanship and AKC Hunting events, and the Junior Program from North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. |
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Today’s kids hold the future of our breed in their hands. It is our responsibility to encourage and guide them so that they can continue to improve and protect our precious Griffons. In a rare breed, more than most, this is CRITICAL. AWPGA encourages young people to work with their Griffons in many different arenas.
As a pet and companion, a Griffon can teach a child the value of love and respect for another creature. With adult guidance, they can learn responsibility, consistency, patience, trust, and empathy.
Children who hunt or track with their family and their Griffon learn the importance of training consistently and regularly, the appreciation of nature and conservation of wildlife. Their marksmanship, patience, and ability to work as a team with their dogs will serve them well as they grow. Measuring their skills as trainers of hunting dogs at AKC Hunt Tests, or working with young dogs at a NAVHDA test will encourage them to continue to hone their skills and that of their Griffon.
Young people who participate in obedience will learn precision, focus, how to work towards a clearly outlined set of goals, and the value of a close working relationship with their dog. They will learn the value of regular training and commitment. Most importantly, they will learn about the joys of accomplishing a goal as a team, and the reality of a frustrating near miss. From this will come the ability to analyze what components of their own and their dog’s training methods need to be altered to achieve their goal.
Agility is a NATURAL choice for active young people and their equally active Griffon buddies! All of that running, signaling, climbing, and jumping is actually an exercise (and we mean EXERCISE!) in forethought, planning ahead, clear communication of expectations, and gentle, step-by-step training methods of how to coach a canine athlete to achieve what you want.
Junior Showmanship is a popular arena in the sport of dogs, where kids are encouraged to shine. This test of a young person’s ability to present a dog to its best advantage in the breed ring teaches not only handling skills, but also the value of practice and the ability to conduct oneself in a sportsmanlike manner in a competitive situation. Kids learn about structure, type, and how to apply what they’ve learned about their breed standard to their dog. They learn to condition, train, groom, and present a dog with confidence and style. And to both win and lose graciously.
American Kennel Club has, for a long time, provided competitive Junior Showmanship classes specifically for young people. Recently, they have also begun to recognize kids who are successfully competing in obedience and agility events as well! Juniors (children between the ages of 10 and until their 18th birthday) must handle dogs that they, themselves or their immediate family own. Juniors are expected to have done the majority of the training work that brought this dog to where he/she is. Juniors titling dogs in obedience or agility are awarded a certificate of accomplishment. Young people interested in competing in Junior Showmanship classes at licensed shows are encouraged to do so. In order to compete in any junior specific AKC event, you must request a Junior Identification number from the AKC. For more information on this, visit the AKC’s Junior FAQ Site! And the answer to the most frequently asked question about juniors is “YES! You CAN show a spayed/neutered dog in juniors!”
As a pet and companion, a Griffon can teach a child the value of love and respect for another creature. With adult guidance, they can learn responsibility, consistency, patience, trust, and empathy.
Children who hunt or track with their family and their Griffon learn the importance of training consistently and regularly, the appreciation of nature and conservation of wildlife. Their marksmanship, patience, and ability to work as a team with their dogs will serve them well as they grow. Measuring their skills as trainers of hunting dogs at AKC Hunt Tests, or working with young dogs at a NAVHDA test will encourage them to continue to hone their skills and that of their Griffon.
Young people who participate in obedience will learn precision, focus, how to work towards a clearly outlined set of goals, and the value of a close working relationship with their dog. They will learn the value of regular training and commitment. Most importantly, they will learn about the joys of accomplishing a goal as a team, and the reality of a frustrating near miss. From this will come the ability to analyze what components of their own and their dog’s training methods need to be altered to achieve their goal.
Agility is a NATURAL choice for active young people and their equally active Griffon buddies! All of that running, signaling, climbing, and jumping is actually an exercise (and we mean EXERCISE!) in forethought, planning ahead, clear communication of expectations, and gentle, step-by-step training methods of how to coach a canine athlete to achieve what you want.
Junior Showmanship is a popular arena in the sport of dogs, where kids are encouraged to shine. This test of a young person’s ability to present a dog to its best advantage in the breed ring teaches not only handling skills, but also the value of practice and the ability to conduct oneself in a sportsmanlike manner in a competitive situation. Kids learn about structure, type, and how to apply what they’ve learned about their breed standard to their dog. They learn to condition, train, groom, and present a dog with confidence and style. And to both win and lose graciously.
American Kennel Club has, for a long time, provided competitive Junior Showmanship classes specifically for young people. Recently, they have also begun to recognize kids who are successfully competing in obedience and agility events as well! Juniors (children between the ages of 10 and until their 18th birthday) must handle dogs that they, themselves or their immediate family own. Juniors are expected to have done the majority of the training work that brought this dog to where he/she is. Juniors titling dogs in obedience or agility are awarded a certificate of accomplishment. Young people interested in competing in Junior Showmanship classes at licensed shows are encouraged to do so. In order to compete in any junior specific AKC event, you must request a Junior Identification number from the AKC. For more information on this, visit the AKC’s Junior FAQ Site! And the answer to the most frequently asked question about juniors is “YES! You CAN show a spayed/neutered dog in juniors!”
AWPGA Junior Member
Awards Recognition Program
Eligibility Requirement:
All Awards and Grants recognize achievements of Juniors handling a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (WPG). To qualify, you must be an active Junior Member of the AWPGA for its entire 2021 membership year.
It is necessary that the Junior Program Coordinator be notified of ALL prizes, degrees or titles earned IN WRITING by January 10, 2022.
Certificate of Achievement
The AWPGA will issue a certificate of achievement to each AWPGA Junior Member who earns an NAVHDA prize, AKC title or degree (including all Conformation & Hunt Titles, CGC, TKN,DN, etc.) on their WPG during the 2021 calendar year. Certificates will also be awarded to those Juniors who earn qualifying legs/passing scores in AKC Competition Events.
The AWPGA will also issue a certificate of achievement to each AWPGA Junior Member who achieves a Top 10 ranking in Breed, All-Breed or NOHS at the end of the 2021 calendar year with their WPG (NOHS rankings shall be based on the NOHS qualifying period). All Rankings shall be drawn from the Canine Chronicle statistics.
The AWPGA will issue certificates of achievement to the top 3 Junior Members based on Junior Showmanship Statistics with a WPG. Note: Rankings shall be based solely upon Junior Statistics as published by Canine Chronicle by Breed through the calendar year ending December 31, 2021.
JUNIOR ANNUAL AWARDS:
The AWPGA will provide an award to the top ranked AWPGA Junior Member in each of the following categories:
Junior Showmanship – Based on AKC Year End 2021 Statistical rankings – by Breed (wirehaired pointing griffon) as published by the Canine Chronicle. In the event of a tie, the award shall go to the Junior Member with the most juniors defeated.
Hunt Test/Field Tests – This is self-reported by the Junior Member and acknowledged in writing by their parent/guardian. The award shall be based on total number of legs, titles/prizes achieved in NAVHDA and/or AKC hunt/field events with a WPG.
It is necessary that the Junior Program Coordinator be notified of ALL NAVHDA prizes, AKC hunt/field legs/ titles earned, in writing, by no later than January 10, 2022. If there is more than 1 WPG handled by the Junior Member, the Junior shall receive credit for the total number of Prizes/Legs/Titles earned.
NOHS (National Owner Handled Series) – Based on AKC Breed (WPG) rankings as published by the Canine Chronicle for the 2021 NOHS Qualifying period.
The top ranked WPG handled by a Junior Member shall be determined based on the number of actual points earned by the Junior Member, which may differ from the actual ranking of the WPG.
JUNIOR EVENT GRANTS:
In 2021, the AWPGA Junior Program shall offer the following Junior Event Grants to support Junior Members:
Westminster Junior Showmanship Finals
AWPGA shall offer a $300.00 Event Grant to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and participates in the 2021 Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Finals with a WPG.
AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition
AWPGA shall offer a $300.00 Event Grant to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and participates in the 2021 AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition with a WPG.
If more than one (1) Junior Member applies for either Junior Showmanship Event Grant, the Junior with the most qualifying wins while showing a WPG shall be chosen. If the qualifying Junior Members have an equal number of wins while showing a WPG, the Grant shall go to the Junior who beat the highest number of other competitors. AWPGA shall use the rankings published by Canine Chronicle.
AKC National Owner Handler Series Finals
In 2021, the AWPGA shall offer a Junior Event Grant, in the amount of $300.00, to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and attends the AKC National Owner Handled Series Finals Competition. Applicant must have handled the WPG for sufficient points as to be in the top 10 rankings.
If multiple Junior Members qualify for the AKC NOHS Finals, the Grant shall go to the Junior Member with the highest NOHS ranking (based on points earned by the Junior Member) as of the end of the 2021 Qualifying Period.
Deadline: Junior Event Grant for either NOHS or the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition at Royal Canin in December 2021 need to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than 2 weeks after the cutoff for the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Members qualify to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and rollover into the subsequent year.
Deadline: Requests from those applying for the Junior Event Grant (Westminster Junior Showmanship Competition) need to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Members qualify to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and rollover into the subsequent year.
A Junior Member may apply for any of the Event Grants for which they qualify in 2021; however, only one (1) Event Grant shall be awarded an individual Junior Member each year.
Distribution of Event Grant Awards: In order to be sure that no AKC Regulations are violated for those Junior Members in Junior Showmanship - ALL Event Grants shall be payable FOLLOWING the holding of the respective event per an invoice for travel costs, which shall be submitted to the AWPGA Treasurer for reimbursement.
All Awards and Grants recognize achievements of Juniors handling a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (WPG). To qualify, you must be an active Junior Member of the AWPGA for its entire 2021 membership year.
It is necessary that the Junior Program Coordinator be notified of ALL prizes, degrees or titles earned IN WRITING by January 10, 2022.
Certificate of Achievement
The AWPGA will issue a certificate of achievement to each AWPGA Junior Member who earns an NAVHDA prize, AKC title or degree (including all Conformation & Hunt Titles, CGC, TKN,DN, etc.) on their WPG during the 2021 calendar year. Certificates will also be awarded to those Juniors who earn qualifying legs/passing scores in AKC Competition Events.
The AWPGA will also issue a certificate of achievement to each AWPGA Junior Member who achieves a Top 10 ranking in Breed, All-Breed or NOHS at the end of the 2021 calendar year with their WPG (NOHS rankings shall be based on the NOHS qualifying period). All Rankings shall be drawn from the Canine Chronicle statistics.
The AWPGA will issue certificates of achievement to the top 3 Junior Members based on Junior Showmanship Statistics with a WPG. Note: Rankings shall be based solely upon Junior Statistics as published by Canine Chronicle by Breed through the calendar year ending December 31, 2021.
JUNIOR ANNUAL AWARDS:
The AWPGA will provide an award to the top ranked AWPGA Junior Member in each of the following categories:
Junior Showmanship – Based on AKC Year End 2021 Statistical rankings – by Breed (wirehaired pointing griffon) as published by the Canine Chronicle. In the event of a tie, the award shall go to the Junior Member with the most juniors defeated.
Hunt Test/Field Tests – This is self-reported by the Junior Member and acknowledged in writing by their parent/guardian. The award shall be based on total number of legs, titles/prizes achieved in NAVHDA and/or AKC hunt/field events with a WPG.
It is necessary that the Junior Program Coordinator be notified of ALL NAVHDA prizes, AKC hunt/field legs/ titles earned, in writing, by no later than January 10, 2022. If there is more than 1 WPG handled by the Junior Member, the Junior shall receive credit for the total number of Prizes/Legs/Titles earned.
NOHS (National Owner Handled Series) – Based on AKC Breed (WPG) rankings as published by the Canine Chronicle for the 2021 NOHS Qualifying period.
The top ranked WPG handled by a Junior Member shall be determined based on the number of actual points earned by the Junior Member, which may differ from the actual ranking of the WPG.
JUNIOR EVENT GRANTS:
In 2021, the AWPGA Junior Program shall offer the following Junior Event Grants to support Junior Members:
Westminster Junior Showmanship Finals
AWPGA shall offer a $300.00 Event Grant to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and participates in the 2021 Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Finals with a WPG.
AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition
AWPGA shall offer a $300.00 Event Grant to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and participates in the 2021 AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition with a WPG.
If more than one (1) Junior Member applies for either Junior Showmanship Event Grant, the Junior with the most qualifying wins while showing a WPG shall be chosen. If the qualifying Junior Members have an equal number of wins while showing a WPG, the Grant shall go to the Junior who beat the highest number of other competitors. AWPGA shall use the rankings published by Canine Chronicle.
AKC National Owner Handler Series Finals
In 2021, the AWPGA shall offer a Junior Event Grant, in the amount of $300.00, to support the travel expenses of a Junior Member who qualifies and attends the AKC National Owner Handled Series Finals Competition. Applicant must have handled the WPG for sufficient points as to be in the top 10 rankings.
If multiple Junior Members qualify for the AKC NOHS Finals, the Grant shall go to the Junior Member with the highest NOHS ranking (based on points earned by the Junior Member) as of the end of the 2021 Qualifying Period.
Deadline: Junior Event Grant for either NOHS or the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition at Royal Canin in December 2021 need to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than 2 weeks after the cutoff for the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Members qualify to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and rollover into the subsequent year.
Deadline: Requests from those applying for the Junior Event Grant (Westminster Junior Showmanship Competition) need to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Members qualify to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and rollover into the subsequent year.
A Junior Member may apply for any of the Event Grants for which they qualify in 2021; however, only one (1) Event Grant shall be awarded an individual Junior Member each year.
Distribution of Event Grant Awards: In order to be sure that no AKC Regulations are violated for those Junior Members in Junior Showmanship - ALL Event Grants shall be payable FOLLOWING the holding of the respective event per an invoice for travel costs, which shall be submitted to the AWPGA Treasurer for reimbursement.
The American Kennel Club offers various opportunities for your Junior to participate in Companion, Performation, Showcase and other events!
Click on the link below for further information or to check out the
Junior Statistics for the current and past years.
Click on the link below for further information or to check out the
Junior Statistics for the current and past years.
NAVHDA encourages family participation in their organization. NAVHDA offers educational and testing opportunities for youth (under 19 year old). Handlers Clinics, Youth Events and scholarships available now! Click on the link below for further information!
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