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The
Youth Judging Program program is available for
Juniors,
Intermediates, and Senior ALSA members. The purpose
of the Youth Judging Program
is to increase the awareness of our Youth Members as
to the correct conformation of llamas and alpacas,
correct showmanship techniques, and correct
performance in an Obstacle Class which will benefit
them as exhibitors and breeders.
During the Judging Class,
the youth will judge one or two halter classes, one
showmanship class and one obstacle class. The
Intermediate
and Senior Youth will give oral reasons for one
Halter Class and the Juniors will take a written
test. There is a possibility of fifty
points available for each class including Oral
Reasons or Questions. The ALSA Office will provide
the written test made up of random questions
submitted by
ALSA Judges.
The top finishers will
qualify for the Regional Championship.
The top four placings from each Regional
Championship Show will qualify to attend the Grand
National to compete for the title of National
Champion Youth Judges (Junior,
Intermediate, and Senior categories).
The Classes are held in
conjunction with an ALSA show or a stand-alone
event. In order to prepare the Youth for the
contest, a Youth Judging Clinic can be held. These
clinics can be taught by a certified ALSA Judge. The
Youth are not required to attend a clinic. They
certainly can be instructed by a parent or Youth
Leader.
All youth participating
must be ALSA Youth Members. A Youth Judging
Manual is available from the ALSA website. This
manual, a smaller version of the Adult
Judge's Manual, plus the ALSA Handbook will contain
the information needed to make informed decisions
when
participating in Youth Judging classes. When
planning to participate in a
Youth Judging Class at a show, be sure to have your
clipboard and pencils with
you.
You
can print off the Youth Judging Manual here.
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