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ALSA
Show Clinics & ALSA Judging Clinics
Schedule
Of Clinics
Types Of Clinics
Show Clinic *
Halter Clinic * Performance Clinic
* Show & Beginning Llama Clinic
Judge's Clinic * Advanced Judge's Clinic
* Combination Show & Alpaca Judge's Clinics
Who Can Participate In These Clinics?
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Show Clinic for Llamas & Alpacas:
| These clinics are 8 or 12 hours
in duration and introduce participants to ALSA, it's growth and purpose,
pre-show preparation, show behavior and practices, after-show evaluation,
conformation as taught to Judges, practice evaluation of animal structure and
movement, and halter and performance practice evaluation. The llamas
portion of the program is under the jurisdiction of the Education Committee
while the alpaca portion is under the jurisdiction of the Alpaca Committee. |
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Halter Clinics:
| These clinics are 5 hours in
duration and can be offered as part of a local organization's conference, a
county fair program, or as part of an ALSA Show. The programs are
shortened versions of the Show Clinic with emphasis on conformation and showing
in halter classes. |
Performance Clinics:
| These clinics are also five
hours in duration and can be offered the same way as Halter clinics. All
key aspects of showing an animal in performance activities are covered,
including conformation as it pertains to the performance animal. |
Combination Show & Beginning Llama Judge's Clinics:
| These clinics are exactly the
same as the Show Clinic for the first 12 hours. After the first 12 hours,
those interested in applying for the Judge's Apprentice program remain for an
additional day and a half of instruction. The second part focuses on ALSA
Handbook rules, Judge's responsibilities at shows, methods of giving oral
reasons for placements, evaluation of performance activities, and other
pertinent information essential to becoming a professional ALSA Llama Judge. |
Advanced Llama Judge's Clinics:
| An Apprentice must meet certain
criteria for becoming a Judge, and a Judge must meet certain criteria for
remaining certified as an ALSA Judge. The Advanced Clinics evaluate
individual performance records and knowledge of Apprentices and Judges while
bringing all attendees up to date on current regulations, shared concerns,
ethical responsibilities, and overall changes in ALSA programs. |
Combination Show & Alpaca Judge's Clinics:
| These clinics are the same as
the Show Clinic for the day, after which those interested in applying for the
Alpaca Judge's Apprentice program remain for an additional full day of
instruction. |
Show Clinic for Llamas & Alpacas:
| These clinics are 8 or 12 hours
in duration and introduce participants to ALSA, it's growth and purpose,
pre-show preparation, show behavior and practices, after-show evaluation,
conformation as taught to Judges, practice evaluation of animal structure and
movement, and halter and performance practice evaluation. The llamas
portion of the program is under the jurisdiction of the Education Committee
while the alpaca portion is under the jurisdiction of the Alpaca Committee. |
Who Participates in ALSA Clinics?
| Clinic participants have
included persons who want a competitive edge in the show ring, individuals who
have a keen desire to learn more about animal conformation and movement, people
new to the llama community who want to learn about the basics of a quality llama
before they invest, folks who have been around for years but can use a refresher
course to update their knowledge, and those who have been given incorrect and/or
confusing information and are seeking clarification. We invite llama and
alpaca owners to promote educational clinics in their area. |
All ALSA Show Clinics are taught by qualified
instructors.
If you would like to host or register for a scheduled clinic, please
contact the ALSA Office. Schedule of clinics will be posted here.
Schedule of Clinics
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Alpaca Llama Show Association
Cheryl Ryberg, Secretary
607 California Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Phone: 412-761-0211
Fax: 412-761-0212
Email ALSA
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