Junior Showmanship

Grant Program

Who may qualify: Any Junior (under 18 years of age) who meets the qualifications for that specific event. A Junior must qualify with a Rhodesian Ridgeback. A Junior must enter the event with a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Juniors must have been under 18 years of age at the time of the qualifying wins. (note: if the Junior turns 18 after qualifying, he or she may still receive the grant).

Events that will be supported:

1. Junior Showmanship at the AKC National Championship.

2. Westminster Junior Showmanship

3. AKC Juniors Classic (obedience and rally) at the National Championship.

4. AKC Junior Agility Competition at the National Championship.

5. Annual AKC Performance and Companion Invitationals (held at various times during the year)

There will be ONE grant per junior in a 12 month period, not to exceed the amount of $500, however the Committee has the discretion to award more than one grant per year provided the funds are available. Juniors may receive a grant in successive years, as long as qualifications are met each year.

Juniors should submit a grant request form as soon as they know they have met qualifications.

Juniors must write up an article for the Ridgeback after their event, describing their experiences. Juniors are also asked to submit a list of expenses they have incurred for their event. Junior must provide this no later than 90 days after participation in their event.

After the Junior has participated and submitted their article, reimbursement will be issued from RRCUS to the Junior.

Grants will be funded by donations and funds supplied by the Junior budget. The RRCUS Junior Coordinator may also run fundraisers at various times throughout the year if necessary with approval of the Board.

The Board may approve additional AKC events in future years at the recommendation of the Junior Coordinator.