Juniors before 2000

History

1929 AKC developed a children's program

Purpose	1. Introduce new generation to the sport 2. Opportunity to measure skills against their peers
1931	1st Children's Handling Class - Westbury Kennel Assoc. Show Judging based on how well dog presented
1951	AKC changed name to Junior Showmanship
1971	AKC recognized Junior ages & classes - 9 to 18 years of age

Focus of Survey

• Why study Junior showmanship ?
• Role of Juniors and the future ?
• At what age do Juniors become interested ?
• Why do Juniors drop out ?
• What have we learned about them ?

Aim of Survey

1. Describe important traits & characteristics of Juniors ?
2. What age group is most likely to continue ?
3. What social/economic factors are related to success ?
4. What factors influence beliefs, success, involvement ?
5. What factors cluster together (ed. family, friends, breed, attitude ?
6. How important is family as a support mechanism ?
7. How important is breed or size of dog to success ?
8. What other factors are important ?
9. Do gender differences influence survey responses ?

50 Questions - 3 categories:

1. Time when a junior
2. Past 5 Years
3. Now

Definitions:

• Then – means while a junior
• Now - means past 12 months

Survey of Juniors N=1,351

Junior Characteristic:

• 78% started as a Novice (9yrs old)
• 86% remained until Open sr. (18yr olds)

Junior Characteristic

Gender Differences

1. Males 15%
2. Females 85%

Age & Frequency of Juniors who Responded

Age Group	Frequency	Percentage
18-20	13	1.49
21-30	264	30.34
31-40	246	28.28
41-50	178	20.46
51-60	132	15.17
61-70	32	3.68
71-102	5	0.57

Average of Juniors in the survey -39 years old

Questions

What attracted Junior to the Program	Percentage
Saw others do it	47%
Had a friend who was a junior	22%
Was encouraged by parents	50%
Traveled w/parents, friends & liked the idea	66%

Junior Showmanship Survey

Support given Juniors

Support From	Frequency	Percent
Family provided no support	674	49.96
Family provided support	675	50.04
Other support	60	4.4
No other support given	1289	95.55

Received AKC or Club Scholarship

Answered	Percentage
Yes	12%
No	88%

AKC Junior Scholarships by year

* Doesn't include club scholarships

• 2013 - $ 23,500 *
• 2012 - $ 37,000 *
• 2011 - $ 40,000 *
• 2010 - $ 32,000 *

Sample of Scholarship efforts

Clubs that offer Scholarship Money

• Westminster Kennel Club
• AKC Eukanuba by Eukanuba
• KC of Philadelphia
• English Setter Association of America
• Cardigan Welsh
• Corgi Club of America

Clubs hosting Regional Competitions with Scholarship Money

• Sun Maid Kennel Club
• Louisville Kennel Club
• Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon
• South Windsor Kennel Club
• Hutchinson Kennel Club

Educational Achievement	Percentage
Did not complete High school	0.6
High school or GED	23
2 yr. college degree	20
4 yr. college degree	37
Masters degree	13
Doctorate	5

Current or previous job	Percentage
Vet medicine or other animal medicine	20
Animal Research	4
AKC	7
Breeder/Exhibitor	75
Professional Handler	35
Animal law/Advertising/publicity	1
Trainer	28

As a Junior I competed in:	Percentage
Obedience	41
Breed competition	90
Rally	2
Agility	6
Performance	7

As a Junior I finished x Dogs (conformation)	Percentage	# of Dogs
0	24	201
1	11	94
2	12	101
3	7	55
4	5	40
> 4	40	334

I have bred champions in last 5 years	Percentage	# of Dogs
none	13	72
1	8	47
2	12	67
3	12	70
4	8	47
> 4	44	249

Comparisons with related sports

Greying Effect – in Sports

	Average age
NFL fans	41
NBA fans	49
NASCAR fans	41
AKC Club members est.	50-55
AKC Exhibitor est.	45-50
AKC Breeder est.	50-55
AKC Agility est.	45-55
AKC Obedience est.	55-60

NFL Study

Concern and changes in fan base:

• Mothers do not understand the game
• Fewer families go to stadium to see games
• Average fan today - 45 year old male
• Heavy drinking and ready to fight by 4th quarter

NFL survey found: 60% of fans started during elementary school

NFL actions being taken to build fan base for the future:

1. Play 60
2. 101 NFL for mothers
3. 35 grants - $10,000 each (16,000 schools participated)

NFL Set Goals and Strategies

Attract larger audiences with:

• Better scheduling
• Make stadium experience more interesting and fun
• More rewards for those who come to games

1935 Joseph Sayres, Peekskill, NY

1968 Bryan Martin-(Basset Hound)

1979 Susan Schneider, Lorton, VA

1987 Heather E. Christie, Milford, CT

Current AKC Staff who were Juniors

• Glenn Lycan: Dir/Call Center & Reg Support
• Jack Norton: Dir Compliance Support
• Pattie Proctor: Sr Ex Field Representative
• Bryan Martin: Ex Field Representative
• Sydney Good: Ex Field Representative
• Jane Myers: Ex Field Representative
• Gina Weiser: Ex Field Representative
• Tim Thomas: Judging Liaison
• Carrie De Young: Dir  Agility
• Bri Tesarz: Event Oper. Mgr
• Stephanie Smith: Club Comm
• Phil Guidry: Sr Policy Analyst
• Katie Grave de Peralta: Sr  Market Coordinator
• Michael Canalizo: Dir Event Mgt
• Gina DiNardo: VP/Assist Ex Secretary
• Mari-Beth O’Neill: AVP Sport Services
• Stacey Mason: Sr. Breeder Field Rep.

1971 Jane Myers – AKC Field Rep

Gina Wieser Ex. Field Representative, RHP Field Coordinator

Pattie Prooctor - AKC Senior Field Rep

1970 (16yrs old) Micheal Canalizo – AKC Director - Event Mgt. Great Barrington KC. Judge Rev. Braxton Sawyer

Westbury Kennel Association - 1968 Judge- Ernie Loeb AVP - Sport Services

Mari-Beth O'Neill

Phil M. Guidry 1994 Westminister

Phil M. Guidry AKC J.D. Senior Policy Analyst, Government Relations

Dr. Charles Garvin 1969 Westminister

Dr. Charles Garvin 2014 AKC Board Member

2001 Stephanie Smith, AKC Club Communications Manager

2012 Bri Tesarz, AKC Programs Manager, Event Operations

Juniors, 2 brothers & 1 sister

Two brothers – Former Juniors

Former Junior - Dylan Kipp

Several Former Juniors

1975 Junior - Vince Battaglia

1998 Vince Battaglia

2005 Vince Battaglia 2nd tour

2012 Vince Battaglia 3rd tour

Battaglia Receives Two Awards For Heroism

1979 Junior - Matt Battaglia

1988 Matt Battaglia

2012 Matt Battaglia – Emmy Winner # 1

2012 Matt Battaglia – Emmy Winner # 2

2013 Eukanuba - Elise Jerozal

2013 Eukanuba - Elise Jerozal

2013 Elise Jerozal - English Cocker, CH Nohea Plum Lucky BN, of Taylors, SC.

2013 AKC Eukanuba

2013 AKC Eukanuba

2013 AKC Eukanuba

Juniors competing in Junior Showmanship

Year	Comp Type	Distinct Juniors	Total	Total Juniors Competitors
2000		JSHW	3,359	28,529
2001		JSHW	3,431	31,209
2002		JSHW	3,4334	31,718
2003		JSHW	3,463	31,581
2004		JSHW	3,427	29,273
2005		JSHW	3,649	30,384
2006		JSHW	3,682	35,477
2007		JSHW	3,550	35,408
2008		JSHW	3,524	32,034
2009		JSHW	2,985	30,164
2010		JSHW	2,810	29,368
2011		JSHW	2,497	27,071
2012		JSHW	2,361	25,840
2013		JSHW	2,151	23,780

Eukanuba – Junior entries

Year	Entry
2001	64
2002	65
2003	79
2004	?
2005	93
2006	142
2007	135
2008	136
2009	95
2010	123
2011	0148
2012	150
2013	148

Juniors by Year awarded Certificates

Year	Junior Numbers Issued	Junior Recognition Certs Issued
2001	2607	259
2002	3015	275
2003	3058	315
2004	3184	341
2005	3109	388
2006	2877	502
2007	2699	480
2008	2269	446
2009	2352	369
2010	1982	399
2011	2322	358
2012	2298	387

2000 - 2013

2000 to 2013

Dayton Beach with 3rd graders

2013 – Junior with her working dog

2014 – Conformation - Alli-Kat Kelleher

2014 Agility, Jr- Rose Rubing, member Tampa Bay Obedience

2014 Cari Stanley 9yrs old – her 2nd show

Start them early

Pre - Junior – learn by watching

Pre - Junior – learn by watching

Pre – Junior - Practicing the long down

Why Become a Junior?

Our message, is it compelling to:

1. The Junior ?
2. The Volunteer who provides support?
3. What is the message?

Why become a volunteer & mentor?

Is the message compelling ?

Opportunity to learn & improve skills

• Sportsmanship
• Social skills
• Responsibility
• How to plan and schedule
• Improve work ethic
• Discipline use of time
• Learn to Manage problems

What makes AKC programs thrive?

1. Titles
2. Awards
3. Recognitions

Titles for  Juniors - Best junior
Awards for Juniors – AKC Eukanuba and Westminster Winners
Recognition for Juniors - Scholarships

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