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 5 |
City Marthaville |
State LA |
Event Texas State Youth Championship |
Month March |
Date 26 |
City Shepherd |
State TX |
Event Virginia State Youth Championship |
Month April |
Date 16 |
City Aylett |
State VA |
Event Indiana State Youth Championship |
Month April |
Date 30 |
City Liberty |
State IN |
Event North Carolina State Youth Championship |
Month April |
Date 30 |
City Albemarle |
State NC |
Event American Black & Tan Association Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 6,7 |
City Olney |
State IL |
Event National Plott Hound Association Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 7 |
City Glouster |
State OH |
Event Alabama State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 21 |
City Clanton |
State AL |
Event Maryland State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 21 |
City Chesapeake City |
State MD |
Event West Virginia State Youth Championship |
Month May |
Date 21 |
City Fairplane |
State WV |
Event National Redbone CHA Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 4 |
City Jefferson |
State OH |
Event Missouri CF State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 4 |
City Marshall |
State MO |
Event Wisconsin State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 18 |
City Brooklyn |
State WI |
Event Pennsylvania State Youth Championship |
Month June |
Date 25 |
City Mt. Pleasant |
State PA |
Event Illinois State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 9 |
City Charleston |
State IL |
Event Michigan State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 9 |
City Battle Creek |
State MI |
Event New Hampshire State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 9 |
City Swanzey |
State NH |
Event Ohio State Youth Championship |
Month July |
Date 16 |
City Holmesville |
State OH |
Event |
Month July |
Date 22,23 |
City Medina |
State OH |
Event Western English Association Championship |
Month July |
Date 30 |
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Event New York State Youth Championship |
Month August |
Date 6 |
City Jeffersonville |
State NY |
Event Iowa State Youth Championship |
Month August |
Date 27 |
City Bussey |
State IA |
Event Minnesota State Youth Championship |
Month August |
Date 27 |
City Mahomen |
State MN |
Event Kentucky State Youth Championship |
Month September |
Date 10 |
City Winchester |
State KY |
Event Bluetick Breeders & Coonhunters Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 7,8 |
City Miami |
State OK |
Event Arkansas State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 8 |
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Event Kansas State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 15 |
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Event Tennessee State Youth Championship |
Month October |
Date 15 |
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Event Southeastern Treeing Walker Youth Championship |
Month November |
Date 12 |
City Union |
State SC |
Event Florida State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 3 |
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Event Mississippi State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 3 |
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Event Georgia State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 10 |
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Event South Caroloina State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 10 |
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Event Oklahoma State Youth Championship |
Month December |
Date 17 |
City Wyandotte |
State OK |
Event |

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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