BBCR KID-FORMATION
Mission
The BBCR is very proud to offer the Kid-Formation program, our version of Junior Showmanship. BBCR Kid-Formation is an elite group of future "ring leaders." The BBCR Jr. Handlers have the unique opportunity to work directly under the guidance and advice of our highly experience professional judges to learn the art of showmanship, hone their skills as dog future dog men and women, take the lead role as primary care giver to their canine partners and above all develop a standard of sportsmanship and comradery.
At the BBCR we firmly believe that the children are the future of the sport of exhibiting dogs, as well as the future of the breeds we love. By establishing a circuit of shows and a healthy level of competition and education, we know the next generation is in very promising hands. Kid-formation will introduce a forum where juniors can start competing early and providing a base of knowledge and support. We believe the best is yet to come!
This is an area that the BBCR does not take for granted. We have established this program to get our youth involved in something special. In this program children will learn how to present dogs, become educated on basic structure of dogs, the breed standards of the dogs they are presenting but most of all this will give our youth the chance to be involved with their dogs that they love. This sense of accomplishment, the BBCR believes, plays a role in helping to build character and teach them good sportsmanship.
Rules and Regulations
1. Junior Showmanship is a program for our youth, untainted by any outside motivations. This is a program for amateurs at no time should they be receiving compensation.
2. All juniors under the age of 15 years must always be accompanied with an adult, until they enter the ring.
3. There will be no outside assistance to any junior while they are in the ring.
4. Handlers should be presentable. Meaning dressed neatly and well groomed.
5. Handlers must exhibit sportsmanship (to win or lose to children of same age) and congratulate each other.
6. Juniors are expected to know how to move their dog in the ring with their class.
7. Handlers should be able to move their dog around the ring alone when told by the judge.
8. Handler should know the basics on how to properly stack their breed of dog for examination by judge.
9. Juniors are expected to know ring routines and follow directions.
10. Be familiar with proper gaiting of their breed.
11. Juniors should be aware of their surrounding, alert at all times. For there may be changes in the judges routine.
12. Juniors must be a owner or co-owner of the dog they are presenting in the ring.
13. Juniors are prohibited from competing in regular conformation shows. Should they compete in a regular conformation show. They will no longer be able to compete in junior shows and lose junior showman status.
14. Any disruptive dogs will be excused from the ring at judges discretion. Without refund of entry fee’s.
The BBCR Kid-Formation is an interactive program.
We have established different types of things for our future handlers. Thus giving a strong future to a sport that we dearly love. Below we have listed the age classes and what is expected from those age groups. Handlers are not just judged one their ability in the ring, they are also judged on their overall canine knowledge.
Classes
(6-9 years)
This age group is a non-sanctioned class. This is for our youth to just get out there and experience the fun of the conformation ring.
(9-12 years)
At this age the BBCR wants to develop and enhance the bond between child and dog as a team. Participants are learning the basic skills that are needed to show dogs in the ring. These consist of things like following the judges instructions, sportsmanship, stacking, gaiting for the breed that they are handling and self confidence.
(12-15 years)
In this age group the BBCR wants to establish more interaction between handler and judge. This is the point when studying becomes part of the job. Our youth should be learning basic dog anatomy. While in the ring the judge will ask each child a few questions, on basic dog anatomy. This will be part of the evaluation process. Which will also determine the outcome of winners.
(15-18 years)
In this age group handlers will be expected to know, in more detail, dog anatomy. Handlers must also have a strong grasp on the breed standard of the dogs they are presenting. Participants should come to the ring prepared. The judges will be asking these types of questions.
Judging
Judging will be based on the presentation abilities of the handler and their knowledge of breed, not on the dog. Judges will run the ring exactly as they would in a conformation show, by sending dogs around together, alone, and evaluating each dog stacked. Judges will be also asking questions when needed. The handler is expected to answer in a clear and confident voice. After everything is completed the judge will make his/her choice. The question and answer part of the evaluation is worth 25 percent of the judges decision.
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