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The Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association runs an active Junior Section. On this page you’ll find links covering how to join, who to contact, safeguarding, shows and upcoming activities.
Upcoming junior events:
[listed here upcoming junior events].Showing Shropshire Sheep and Young Handler classes:
We encourage and want to help junior members to show their sheep. [Here is a link to shows with Shropshire Sheep classes in 2025 – link needed, document has not been updated yet]. If there is no separate Shropshire Sheep class, then many members show in the relevant Any Other Breed classes at the respective shows. Many shows also have separate classes for young handlers- do make sure to check the criteria for who can be a “young handler”.
The SSBA has a special trophy – the Hornpipe Quaich – that goes to the junior member gaining the most show points over each sowing season. To enter, you’ll need to keep a record of your show results and enter them onto the correct form (SSBA 10.1 Young Members Show Points Application Form) which is available to download from the Publications and Forms page. Entries close on 30th September each year.
Who can be a Junior Member:
To be eligible for Junior Membership members must be under 18 years old on the membership renewal date (30th November). Junior Membership is only £5 per year.
Junior members can either run their own flocks (having their own flock letters and flock prefix) or be part of their family flock.
To join, or for any queries about membership:
Speak to Jan Morris, SSBA Membership Secretary (membershipsec@shropshire-sheep.co.uk); 07816 813 986 (call or WhatsApp); 01743 821685
SSBA Contacts who run the Junior Section:
Rosie Lee (juniors@shropshire-sheep.co.uk); 07966 761910
Joanne Powell (joccanne@gmail.com); [need mobile number]
Safeguarding Policy:
Click on the links to view the SSBA’s safeguarding policy and parental consent form for activities.
Safeguarding Policy – Parental Consent Form
Upcoming junior events:
[listed here upcoming junior events].Gallery of Junior Members’ photos: [note we have to have parental consent for every photo of a junior we show in the gallery].
[Click here to go to a gallery of photos from some of our junior members -link not active].