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!
Event | Month | Date | City | State |
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Event Louisiana State Youth Championship |
Month March |
Date 6 |
City Marthaville |
State LA |
Event Texas State Youth Championship |
Month March |
Date 27 |
City Shepherd |
State TX |
Event Virginia State Youth Championship |
Month April |
Date 17 |
City Aylett |
State VA |
Event American Black & Tan Association Youth Championship |
Month April |
Date 30 |
City Peru |
State IN |
Event American Black & Tan Association Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 1 |
City Peru |
State IN |
Event North Carolina State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 1 |
City Albemarle |
State NC |
Event National Plott Hound Association Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 8 |
City Glouster |
State OH |
Event Maryland State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 22 |
City Chesapeake City |
State MD |
Event Alabama State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 29 |
City Guin |
State AL |
Event Indiana State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 29 |
City Odon |
State IN |
Event National Redbone CHA Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 5 |
City Jefferson |
State OH |
Event Missouri CF State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 5 |
City Puxico |
State MO |
Event Bluetick Breeders of America Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 12 |
City Hawesville |
State KY |
Event United English Breeders & Fanciers Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 19 |
City Cecilia |
State KY |
Event Iowa State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 19 |
City Shell Rock |
State IA |
Event Rhode Island State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 19 |
City Exeter |
State RI |
Event Wisconsin State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 19 |
City Brooklyn |
State WI |
Event Pennsylvania State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 26 |
City Laurelville |
State PA |
Event West Virginia State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 26 |
City Flatwoods |
State WV |
Event Illinois State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 10 |
City Millstadt |
State IL |
Event Michigan State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 10 |
City Millington |
State MI |
Event New Hampshire State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 10 |
City Swanzey |
State NH |
Event Ohio State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 17 |
City Holmesville |
State OH |
Event UKC Youth Nationals |
Month July |
Date 23, 24 |
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Event Minnesota State Youth Championship |
Month August |
Date 28 |
City Gilman |
State MN |
Event Vermont State Youth Championship |
Month August |
Date 28 |
City Lyndonville |
State VT |
Event Kentucky State Youth Championship |
Month September |
Date 11 |
City Crittenden |
State KY |
Event Georgia State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 2 |
City Chatsworth |
State GA |
Event Arkansas State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 9 |
City Dover |
State AR |
Event Southeastern Treeing Walker Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 9 |
City Union |
State SC |
Event Kansas State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 16 |
City Valley Falls |
State KS |
Event Tennessee State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 16 |
City Kodak |
State TN |
Event Delaware State Youth Championship |
Month November |
Date 6 |
City Laurel |
State DE |
Event Mississippi State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 4 |
City Brookhaven |
State MS |
Event Florida State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 11 |
City Providence |
State FL |
Event Oklahoma State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 18 |
City Colgate |
State OK |
Event South Caroloina State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 18 |
City Georgetown |
State SC |
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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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