Junior Handler Classes

There are classes for Juniors and Juveniles at The National Show.

• Juniors are ages 6 to 10 on the day of the show
• Juveniles are ages 11 to under 16 on the day of the show.

Birds entered may be any pure breed. A parent or guardian must accompany all Junior Handlers at the time of judging - see safeguarding policy.

Juvenile Competition

These classes are an exhibition class and the exhibitor is not required to speak with the judge or to be present during judging.

Breed Clubs also offer Juvenile classes specific to that breed, along with the following general classes:

Large Fowl

AV Asian Hardfeather M/F

AV Rare Breed M/F

AV Hard Feather Male
AV Hard Feather Female
AV Soft Feather Male
AV Soft Feather Female
AV Utility Male
AV Utility Female

Bantam

AV Asian Hardfeather M/F

AV Rare Breed M/F

AV Hard Feather Female
AV Soft Feather Male
AV Soft Feather Female
AV True Bantam Male
AV True Bantam Female

Waterfowl

AC Call Duck M/F
AV Bantam Duck M/F
AV Light Duck M/F
AV Heavy Duck M/F
AV Runner M/F
AV Goose M/F

Turkey

AV Turkey M/F

Eggs

Three large

One large

Three bantam

One bantam

Three waterfowl

One waterfowl

Large Contents

Bantam Contents

Waterfowl Contents

Then there are several classes for craft work, photographs and posters:

4 Painted/Decorated Eggs Juv 5-7 Yrs
4 Painted/Decorated Eggs Juv 8-11Yrs
4 Painted/Decorated Eggs Juv 12-16Yrs
1 Painted/Decorated Egg Juv 5-7 Yrs
1 Painted/Decorated Egg Juv 8-11 Yrs
1 Painted/Decorated Egg Juv 12-16 Yrs

Juvenile Section

A5 Print of Any Poultry Subject 5-7 Years
A5 Print of Any Poultry Subject 8-11 Years
A5 Print of Any Poultry Subject 12-16 Yrs

Christmas Card Competition

Christmas Card 5-7 Years
Christmas Card 8-11 Years
Christmas Card 12-16 Years

Other shows will have organised Junior classes and these will be mentioned in their Show Schedule.