Junior Showmanship
Junior Showmanship
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Junior Showmanship Program:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is Junior Showmanship?
Junior Showmanship (JS) is a CFA program that provides the opportunity for young people aged 8 to 15 to be involved in an educational competition focusing on the pedigreed cat. The program is designed to foster knowledge of CFA pedigreed cats and their written standard, general feline health considerations, grooming and care of the cat, as well as to develop qualities such as self-confidence and sportsmanship in young people.
- Does the cat have to be a show quality, CFA registered cat?
JS exhibitors competing in the Novice Class may do so with a Household Pet. When a JS exhibitor advances to exhibit in the Junior and Senior Division competition, however, the cat must be a CFA registered cat but not necessarily show quality. The important thing is that the JS exhibitor understands both how the cat does and does not fit its written breed standard. The exhibitor should be able to compare his/her cat to the standard and describe to the judge exactly what qualities make it a distinct breed, and how each part of the cat meets or doesn't meet the standard.
- Must the cat be owned by the young person who is presenting it?
Yes. The young person should be responsible for all aspects of the cat he/she is showing, including feeding, grooming, and all other care and presentation for the ring. The cat can be co-owned with another adult, as long as the cat resides in the home of the young person and the JS exhibitor is the primary person responsible for the well being of the cat. Exceptions from this rule may be made on a case by case basis, but each case must be presented in writing for a review of the circumstances by the Junior Showmanship Committee.
 - Is the cat being judged?
No. It is the presentation of the cat by the handler that is being judged. The young person should be able to present the cat in the same manner as a regular CFA judge would, emphasizing the best qualities of the cat. The handler's poise, presentation skills and knowledge of the breed all contribute to his/her final score.
- Does everyone compete together?
No, there are three classes available:
- Novice. This class shall be for boys and girls who are 8 - 15 years old who at the time entries close have NOT competed in three Novice classes at licensed shows.
- Junior Division. The Junior division is for JS exhibitors who have completed three Novice classes and who are between ages 8-11.
- Senior Division. The Senior division is for JS exhibitors who have completed three Novice classes and who are between ages 12-15.
- What does it cost to enter a Junior Showmanship class?
The cost for entry into a Junior Showmanship ring is five dollars. There is a special entry form for Junior Showmanship that can be downloaded in a PDF format. One can also be obtained from the show entry clerk or by an email request to CFA (be sure to include your postal mailing address).
- Where can I find a schedule of upcoming shows with a Junior Showmanship class?
Numerous shows are scheduled to host a Junior Showmanship class, and more are planning to do so. The schedule is available in the CFA Almanac. Shows holding JS rings include a designated Junior Showmanship on our online exhibitor show schedule.
- What are the dates for the JS show season?
Effective May 1, 2003, the JS season will coincide with the regular CFA show season (May 1 - April 30). The JS season for 2002/2003 will be abbreviated and run from September 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003.
- Is there a JS competition at the CFA International Cat Show?
The JS competition at the CFA International Cat Show is open to anyone eligible to participate in the JS program at any level (Novice, Junior or Senior). Monetary awards will be given as follows: Best Junior/ Senior-$750.00 each; 2nd Best Junior/Senior-$400.00 each; 3rd Best Junior/Senior-$300.00 each; 4th Best Junior/Senior-$200.00 each; 5th Best Junior/Senior-$100.00 each.
- How does a club sponsor a Junior Showmanship ring?
The club should contact the CFA Central Office with their plans to hold a Junior Showmanship ring. A pamphlet prepared especially for the show committee is available from CFA. In most cases a club can accommodate this extra ring, regardless of space or personnel considerations. Clubs interested in holding a JS ring that are unsure of whether they have enough space or time available can contact a JS committee member for help in planning the ring so that it fits the individual club needs.
- Are there special guidelines or rules for Junior Showmanship?
Junior Showmanship - Guidelines and Regulations, the complete guideline to participating in the Junior Showmanship Program, is a PDF file (requires Acrobat Reader) that can be printed. If you are unable to do that, please email your name and mailing address and we will mail you a printed copy of our Junior Showmanship - Guidelines and Regulations.
- Are there annual awards for JS exhbitors?
The Best and Second Best Junior and Best and Second Best Senior from each region (1-7) will be given a cash award ($200 for Best, $100 for Second Best) and encouraged to attend and compete in the JS competition at the CFA International Cat Show held in November. The JS program will provide recognition mementos to all participants at the regional level and a complimentary dinner to those JS exhibitors who attend a regional award banquet. The scoring will be based on the judges' averaged numerical scores, rankings and comments as well as the number of JS competitors defeated to obtain a best or second best award.
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