Tag: AFTCA

When youth handlers graduate to sanctioned field trials (UKC American Field) or compete in them still as a youth handler, they should be thoroughly familiar with the standards of the sport — the standards to which their dogs will be judged in various stakes and the rules they need to adhere to as a handler or scout. “Standards to Field Trial Procedure, Judicial Practice, Handler and Bird Dog Performance”, are the official standards produced by […]

Reporter: Maria Bassham Tall Timbers was proud and honored to host their very first youth trial on the hallowed grounds of Livingston Place (formerly known as Dixie Plantation) in Greenville, Florida on November 16, 2024.  The 14 kids that were entered to run were thrilled to experience such a special and memorable event! 16 dogs were braced together to run that morning: 15 Pointers and one English Setter. The temperatures were favorable at breakaway and […]

Thank you Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America for selecting YFTA as a recipient of 20th Century Fund monies. We look forward to partnering with the AFTCA to help facilitate an easy path for youth field trailers to become amateur handlers and members of the AFTCA when they reach 16 years of age. Whether you’re an amateur or professional, becoming a member of the AFTCA strengthens our field trial sport for all who participate. Your […]

One of our biggest and most challenging goals is the expansion of youth field trials and other opportunities for kids to get involved with bird dogs to many more areas of the country. With that goal in mind, YFTA is looking for “Ambassadors” to help promote youth trials and training days in their regions. We believe that having representatives throughout the country will help build a network of individuals, clubs and organizations committed to this […]

Free-of-charge, this bird dog training seminar for Youth Field Trialers will be held at Greenway Sportsman Club, 231 Jan Drive, Union Springs, Alabama on Saturday June 26, 2021 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This event is sponsored by Purina and the Alabama Youth Field Trial Association (AYFTA) and is free for youngsters under 18 years of age and their families. A free lunch will be provided by The National Open Shooting Dog Assoc., Sedgefields Field Trial […]

Gun Dog Standard for Youth Field Trials (For trials and stakes whose host clubs do not have a standard of their own) Most field trialers*/upland bird hunters have a good idea of what a Gun Dog Standard is. Dogs competing in gun dog stakes are not required to be steady to wing and shot. In Youth Field Trials, young handlers are evaluated on their ability to handle their charges. They are permitted a helper who […]