Keeping Youth Informed!

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2012

ALSA Youth Scholarship 2012
Date of application has changed to March 1st of the current year.
Notification will be made by May 1st of the current year.
 

 
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2008

Youth Taskforce 2008
An exciting new Youth Taskforce is being formed for the purpose of reviewing and suggesting new programs, events, achievements, challenges, and opportunities for youth through the ALSA Youth Program.  Chaired by BOD members, Marilyn Nenni, Larry Lewellyn, and Mary Alice Pilbin, the taskforce will be comprised of ALSA adult members and ALSA youth members who are willing to work on new ideas for our Youth Program.  The purpose of the taskforce, with all Regional representation, is to seek input and ideas from our membership, both youth and adults.  If you are interested in participating in this Taskforce, please contact any of the BOD members involved.

As the Youth Taskforce 2008 progresses, ideas and discussions will be posted on this site for your review and further input.  Membership participation is requested. 
minutes of January 16, 2008 

Youth Events For 2008
More youth only events are being scheduled for 2008 including the first annual All American Youth Jamboree & Shows.  See scheduled youth events here.

Annual Top Ten Youth List Discontinued?
The Youth Committee proposed to discontinue the Youth Annual Top Ten Lists.  The stated reason was that not all youth are able to attend the same number of shows therefore making this annual list unfair.  Following this proposal, concerns were received from the membership and youth in support of the annual Top Ten Youth List.  The Youth Committee then proposed to have an Annual Top Ten or Top Five List only for each Region.   BOD sent proposal back to committee for more discussion.  There will be a Youth Top Ten Listing for 2007. 
minutes 10-15-07 & 12-12-07

New ROM Program Started For Youth
Starting in 2008, a new ROM (Recognition of Merit) program will be offered for youth.  When a youth achieves 25 points in Showmanship, Obstacle, PR, Pack, or Youth Judging, the youth will be awarded a ROM for that specific division.  They will be able to earn a new ROM in these divisions for each age category - Junior, Intermediate, and Senior.
Points will be figured as per the ALSA Points Chart.
minutes of December 12, 2007

New Handbook Rule - To Substitute Animal for Regionals or Grand National
Handbook will now read "the youth may petition the ALSA Board of Directors to use a substitute animal if the qualifying animal is unable to be shown."
minutes of October 25, 2007
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2006 & 2007

Reminder of ALSA Rule
“It is recommended that exhibitors 8 years through 12 years of age NOT SHOW INTACT MALES over 24 months of age, with the choice of acceptance or decline lying with show management and stated in their premium show booklet.”

New Changes for Performance Classes
Section M, Section 4, D: Change to:  “In Obstacle classes, the handler may choose NOT to negotiate an obstacle him/herself without penalty.”

A simplification, correction of spelling, and omission of the word “standing” that would enable petter to sit in a wheelchair or on a hospital bed, for example. The second is a simplification of the wording to remove the word “jump”, to omit the editorial comment at the end, and to remove the implied acceptance of a higher stepover if the llama is under 36 months of age.
(minutes of November, 2006)
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Special Needs Classes

The 2007 Special Needs Classes at the Grand Nationals and Regionals will have Class Ribbons, Premiums paid, and no entry fees.
(minutes of November, 2006)
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