Juniors Activities at the National

Marjorie Tuff, Junior Showmanship Committee Chairperson

Come join us and learn more about Junior Showmanship, make new friends, and renew old friendships. Open to all children aged 8-18.

More details about the events below will be posted here as we receive additional information.

Annual Junior’s Gathering and Meeting
Thursday, March 28
At Peoria Civic Center ½ hour after judging ends
Exact location will be posted when that info becomes available.

Ringside Handling Opportunity
Friday, March 29
In the Conformation ring ½ hour after breed judging ends
Please bring a dog and some bait. If you do not have a dog, please let us know and we will try to provide a Collie for you to work with. Dress is casual.

Junior Showmanship Mentoring
Saturday, March 30
Children not showing in showmanship competion are invited to join us at ringside for ringside mentoring during the Junior Showmanship classes.


For more infomation:

Laura Bergstrasser - primary contact:
thinkinpink12@gmail.com  or 719-650-4050.

Patt Caldwell - secondary contact:
pcaldwel@gmail.com  or 815-653-2037 (6:00-10:00pm Central time).