Youth Coonhound Series
The Youth Coonhound Series consists of multiple, Statewide Youth Championships, open to youth participants only. Youth can earn double points at these events to go towards their yearlong Next Generation Spotlight (NGS) Series standings.
If you’re ready to try your hand and try your hound at an event with people of your own age, look for a Youth Coonhound Series event near you!
Date | Event/State | Location |
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Date Jan 19 |
Event/State Louisiana State Youth Championship |
Location Keithville, LA |
Date Apr 13 |
Event/State Virginia State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date May 04 |
Event/State American Black & Tan Association Youth Championship |
Location Flora, IL |
Date May 04 |
Event/State Ohio State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date May 11 |
Event/State Alabama State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date May 18 |
Event/State Maryland State Youth Championship |
Location Chesapeake City, MD |
Date May 25 |
Event/State Indiana State Youth Championship |
Location Tell City, IN |
Date Jun 01 |
Event/State National Redbone CHA Youth Championship |
Location Jefferson, OH |
Date Jun 01 |
Event/State North Carolina State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jun 15 |
Event/State Connecticut State Youth Championship |
Location Exeter, CT |
Date Jun 15 |
Event/State United English Breeders & Fanciers Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jun 15 |
Event/State Wisconsin State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jun 22 |
Event/State Iowa State Youth Championship |
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Date Jun 22 |
Event/State Pennsylvania State Youth Championship |
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Date Jun 22 |
Event/State Texas State Youth Championship |
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Date Jun 22 |
Event/State West Virginia State Youth Championship |
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Date Jul 06 |
Event/State Illinois State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jul 06 |
Event/State Michigan State Youth Championship |
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Date Jul 06 |
Event/State National Plott Hound Association Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jul 06 |
Event/State New Hampshire State Youth Championship |
Location Swanzey, NH |
Date July 19-20 |
Event/State UKC Youth Nationals |
Location Peru, Indiana |
Date Jul 20 |
Event/State Minnesota State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Jul 20 |
Event/State Rhode Island State Youth Championship |
Location Exeter, RI |
Date Aug 03 |
Event/State Missouri State Youth Championship |
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Date Aug 10 |
Event/State Bluetick Breeders Of America Youth Championship |
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Date Aug 10 |
Event/State New York State Youth Championship |
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Date Aug 17 |
Event/State Missouri CF State Youth Championship |
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Date Aug 25 |
Event/State Vermont State Youth Championship |
Location Lyndonville, VT |
Date Sep 07 |
Event/State Kentucky State Youth Championship |
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Date Oct 05 |
Event/State Arkansas State Youth Championship |
Location Conway, AR |
Date Oct 05 |
Event/State Southeastern Treeing Walker Youth Championship |
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Date Oct 12 |
Event/State Kansas State Youth Championship |
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Date Oct 12 |
Event/State Tennessee State Youth Championship |
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Date Oct 26 |
Event/State Delaware State Youth Championship |
Location Laurel, DE |
Date Nov 02 |
Event/State Nebraska State Youth Championship |
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Date Nov 30 |
Event/State Georgia State Youth Championship |
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Date Nov 30 |
Event/State Mississippi State Youth Championship |
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Date Dec 07 |
Event/State Florida State Youth Championship |
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Date Dec 07 |
Event/State South Carolina State Youth Championship |
Location Check Web Calendar |
Date Dec 14 |
Event/State Oklahoma State Youth Championship |
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UKC Youth Programs
Coon hunting is a family sport, usually passed down from generation to generation. For this reason, the United Kennel Club is committed to growing the future of the coonhound world by creating programs and events for youth to get involved in the sport.
Click on an event name below to learn more!
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