To encourage
Juniors 5-18 years...
Sponsor a Junior
2013 will
be the first year that a GB Team will compete in the Open Junior Agility Championships
in Holland on 28-29 September. This is a
big opportunity for junior handlers.
Ffion Hughes
(16) is looking for as much sponsorship as possible on behalf of the Squad as they have to
raise approximately £1000 per handler which in total would be around £10,000. If you are able
to help in any way, it would really be appreciated by the whole Squad.
If you require more information
regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact Ffion via
email.
Agility for
Juniors' aim is to look at developing how young handlers are preparing themselves for the
future and encourage their interest in the sport of dog Agility.
Open Junior Agility
Championships
 I have decided to write and give
you all some information regarding the 1st Open Junior
Agility Championships (OJAC) which will take place on 25-26 February 2011 in Gloucestershire
(UK). Here is a little more about the event.
The event
will be run over two days with handlers from all over the world coming together to compete at
this world class event designed just for them. OJAC will not be like any usual junior
show or event as this weekend has been designed to showcase the brilliant young handlers and
their dogs in the sport of dog agility.
Teams from
Belgium Holland and USA are already signed up.
There will
be an opening ceremony where each individual country will be welcomed into the Main arena
before the event starts with a special guest opening the event. World-renowned judges have been
brought in to kick off the competition and to provide handlers with courses to challenge their
ability. It's an opportunity not to be missed. It will provide junior handlers will some great
experience for other big events they may be striving to reach, such as Crufts, Olympia and
Grand Finals weekend.
Anthony
Clarke said, 'I've talked to many parents after setting up the Agility for Junior
organisation eight months ago, and it was very clear that parents wanted more high quality
events for their children to take part in which is why I have designed this event, just for
junior handlers. I sincerely hope parents will support the OJAC because the children can't do
it with out you. You can get the official entry forms to enter at the Agility for Juniors
web site
Doggy Jumps
has kindly agreed to
sponsor the event while the Individual Class sponsor will be Genesis Pet food.
More
information can been found on
www.agilityforjuniors.com
Calling All Young Agility
Enthusiasts
Agility for Juniors is
about providing a service to young people to encourage their agility interest while meeting and
making new friends. We welcome young dog fans between 5-18 years. This organisation is to help
and develop the future of our sport by offering young handlers the opportunities to train with
top handlers and trainers as well as professional advice, talks and lectures to develop their
dog training understanding.
Juniors are agility’s
future, said founder Anthony Clarke. 'I have developed this organisation to help promote
junior handlers in the sport of dog agility and to provide a service to all young handlers,
new or old to the sport. Hopefully the junior network will grow in our sport and I would like
to help produce and encourage the handlers of our future.'
The idea
Agility for Juniors will be running training events, holiday camps, and Junior shows
around the UK at agility shows and independent venues and events for Juniors to attend, there
will be opportunities to train with some of the UK’S top agility instructors and handlers.
Agility for Junior members will get discounted prices on all events run by Agility For Juniors.
Benefits of joining
Agility for Juniors
 Benefits
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Providing your child
with positive dog training
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A chance of training
with top agility handlers
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Specific areas
training/talk/demos
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Discounted prices on
Agility For Junior events
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Life skills/talks
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Your child meeting new
friends
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10% Discount private
lessons with Anthony Clarke for members
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10% Discount private
lessons with Anthony Clarke for parents
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Free UKA Membership To
handlers under 18.
Parent Benefits
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Entertainment at shows
for your child (Training Sessions)
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10% discount private
lessons with Anthony Clarke for Parents
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Training opportunities
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Chance to win a family
ticket for the UKA Grand Finals weekend
Cost
·
£10 for 12
months membership
·
Cheques to
be made payable to Agility for Juniors
Agility For Juniors
Point league
Agility for Junior’s will be running an independent points league where juniors are rewarded
for the achievements they gain at agility shows. There will be 3 age categories,
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5-10 Years (Primary)
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11-14 Years (Teen)
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15-18 Years (Senior)
When becoming an Agility for Juniors member all handlers will be added to the suitable points
table and the tables will be published on the website.
Visit
www.agilityforjuniors.com for
more Information.
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