There are five field trial championships each year: the Cocker Spaniel Championship, the Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship, the Hunt, Point and Retrieve Championship, the IGL Retriever Championship and the Pointer and Setter Champion Stake. Thank you to Skinner's Field & Trial who sponsor the Cocker Spaniel, the AV Spaniel (ex Cocker), the HPR championships and the IGL Retriever Championships.
Information on this season’s events and results for previous championships is below. Please note that due to the Covid-19 pandemic all championships for the 20/21 season were cancelled.
Cocker Spaniel Championship
Venue: Emblehope and Burngrange Estate, Northumberland
Date: Friday 5 and Saturday 6 January 2024
Judges: Mr Jeremy Davies (3316) Mr Gareth Davies (3136) Mr Nick Gregory (3007) Mr Paul Rawlings (2002)
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial, Sporting Saint and BASC.
Results 2023
1st - FTCh Poolgreen Kizzie – owned and handled by Will Clulee
2nd - FTCh Mallowdale Shine - owned and handled by Ian Openshaw
3rd - Mallowdale Dome - owned by Michael Foster and handled by Ian Openshaw
4th (and Gun’s Choice) - Clentohill Jessie Jay - owned and handled by Damien Kelly
Diplomas of Merit
FTCh Howesyke Style of Tomlinswood - owned and handled by James Elliot
Glenlaggan Fireball - owned and handled by Martin Smee
FTCh Rowston Sublime of Tarncrag - owned and handled by Fran Ardley
FTCh Wolferton Drama - owned By HM The King and handled by Ian Openshaw
FTCh Popsheath Amber - owned by Ms Alex Hayes and handled by Ian Openshaw
Delphaven Gina of Smallbrooks - owned and handled by Garret Marson
FTCh Taffswell Ruby - owned and handled by Paddy Williams
Glenlaggan Firefly - owned and handled by Martin Smee
Photography
The official championship photos by Alan Doyle can be viewed here.
2024 Cocker Spaniel Championship Schedule
2024 Cocker Spaniel Championship Entry Form
2024 Cocker Spaniel Spectator info
Results 2024
The awards were as follows:
1st – FTCh Endashaw Desire, owned & handled by Mr Gavin Lockyer
2nd - Popsheath Abbie, owned & handled by, Mr Ant Myers
3rd - FTCh Tiptopjack Firebug, owned Mr Nigel Partiss, handled by Mr Ian Openshaw
4th - Breckmarsh Jana, owned & handled by Mr Lee Cooper
Diploma of Merit to:
Wolferton Candy, owned HM The King, Handled by Mr Ian Openshaw
Mallowdale Jaffa, owned & handled by Mr Mick Walsh
Heathcroft Flyn of Tarncrag, owned & handled by Ms Fran Ardley
FTCh Delphaven Gina of Smallbrooks, owned & handled by Mr Garret Marson (Also Gun’s Choice)
FTCh Mallowdale Flair of Endashaw, owned by Mr Simon Dixon, Handled by Mr Ian Openshaw
Delphaven Fern, owned & handled by Mr Chris Slater
Int. FTCh Clentohill Jessie Jay, owned & handled by Mr Damien Kelly
Woolpitts Lossie, owned & handled by Mr Martin Deacon
FTCh Heathcroft Flora, owned by Mr Guy Stubbings, Handled by Mr J Walton
FTCh Baildonmoor Bielsa, owned & handled by Mr Paul Deal
FTCh Woolpitts Shin of Poolgreen, owned & handled by Mr William Clulee
FTCh Uplands Bluebell of Badgerford, owned by Mr P Lewis, Handled by Mr Will Clulee
The Peter Hall Trophy was also presented by the Cocker Spaniel Club to the Cocker Spaniel with the most points in the season, Woolpitts Lossie, owned and handled by Mr Martin Deacon.
The Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship
Venue: Warden Hill Farm, Durham. By kind permission of Mr R Morley
Date: Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2024
Judges: Mr Dave Rayner (2771) Mr Jeff Rayner (1397) Mr Gary Smith (3129) Mr Ivan Wilson (1781)
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial, Sporting Saint and BASC.
Results 2023
1st - Rytex Rapeds – owned by Mr O Ingram and handled by Ian Openshaw (Gun’s Choice and Best Bitch) (3rd herself last year and her litter sister won the Championship in 2022)
2nd - Penwills Pinot – owned by Brian Wade and handled by Ian Openshaw
3rd - Brocklinton Kia - Alan Sankey
4th - Broomfield Vera at Takimore - Kim Stewart
Diploma of Merit
FTCh Ddraighelwyr Blaidd – owned and handled by Harley Thompson (best dog and highest-placed newcomer)
FTCh Helmsway Hot Babe - owned and handled by Jim Wardrope
FTCh Hagghouse King of Eborakon - owned and handled by Jim Dransfield
FTCh Meadowbeat Neala of Greenbrush - owned and handled by Paul Cassidy
Rytex Reo of Hollydrive - owned and handled by Mick Walsh
Rosebay Meadow - owned and handled by Aubrey Ladyman
FTCh Missymog Bunny - owned and handled by Hugh Houston
FTCh Churail Challenge of Pursley - owned by Mrs Nicola Hunter and handled by Carl Colclough
FTCh Brocklinton Bertie - owned and handled by Alan Sankey
FTCh Rytex Ringo - owned and handled by Ian Openshaw
Broomfield Sarafina - owned and handled by Eddie Scott
FTCh Pollarama Lucy - owned and handled by Ian Clarke
Broomfield Sarabi - owned and handled by Steve Blackwell
Trantmoor Butch - owned and handled by Andrew Parker
Borransfell Moneypenny - owned and handled by David Massey
FTCh Churchview Cortinio - owned and handled by Jon Bailey
FTCh Helmsway Harrington - owned and handled by Ian English
Gardenrath Mistletoe - owned and handled by Dessie Donnelly
FTCh Gorsebay Snipe - owned and handled by Craig Lewis
FTCh Walkers Winkle - owned and handled by Aubrey Ladyman
Clodahill Shauna - owned and handled by Pat Brennan
Shiveck Primat - owned and handled by Terri Siwek
Special Star - owned and handled by Richard Doherty
Sharmesvale Velvet Scoter - owned and handled by Lee Marson
FTCh Sedgewood Poppy of Countryways - owned and handled by David Templar
Stickhouse Dorothy - owned and handled by Owen Russell
2024 Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship Schedule
2024 Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship Entry Form
2024 Any Variety Spectator info
Results 2024
The awards were as follows:
1st and Gun’s Choice and Best Bitch: FTCh Rosebay Meadow, owned and handled by Mr A Ladyman
2nd: FTCh Dawsonlee Maddy, owned and handled by Mr S Dixon
3rd: Commonshall Mayfly, owned and handled by Mr R Gorman
4th: FTCh Borransfell Moneypenny, owned and handled by Mr D Massey
Diploma of Merit to:
FTCh Broomfield Sarafina, owned and handled by Mr E Scott
Menewa Daisy, owned and handled by Mr S Bates
Skronedale Milly of Quailhollow, owned and handled by Mr A Kerr
FTCh Rytex Reo of Hollydrive, owned and handled by Mr M Walsh
Dawsonlee Oddessy, owned and handled by Mr S Tyson
FTCh Rytex Rapeds, owned by Mr O Ingram, handled by Simon Dixon
Broomfield Jackie, owned and handled by Mr E Scott
FTCh Meikleburn Dark Island, owned and handled by Mr A Clouston
Broomfield Humboldt, owned and handled by Mr S Blackwell
FTCh Saxonvale Bo, owned and handled by Mr R Wilson
Skitters Waggy, owned and handled by Mr B Faley
Rosebay Blue, owned and handled by Mr T Tanner
Kenxtwen Sweet Topaz, owned and handled by Mr B Johnstone
FTCh Churchview Cortinio, owned and handled by Mr J Bailey
FTCh Shiveck Primat, owned and handled by Miss T Siwek
Int FTCh Sliabh Aoife, owned and handled by Mr L Rice
FTCh Broomfield Vera at Taykimoor, owned and handled by Ms K Stewart
Gorsebay Rue, owned and handled by Mr M Clifford
The T.J Greatorex Memorial Trophy, which recognises the dog placed highest in the awards whose handler was also competing in the Championship for the first time, was awarded to FTCh Meikleburn Dark Island, owned and handled by Mr A Clouston, while the Thomas Gaunt Trophy, which is given to the Best Dog in the Championship was awarded to FTCh Churchview Cortinio, owned and handled by Mr J Bailey.
Hunt, Point and Retrieve Championship
Venue: Emblehope and Burngrange Estate, Northumberland
Date: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November 2023
Judges: Mr Theo Gould (3235) Mr Mark Firmin (2788)
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial and Sporting Saint.
Results 2022
The results of the 2022 championship was as follows:
- HPR Championship Winner - FTCh Sutchest Braun Gino - Owned & handled by Mr J Bird (GSP)
- 2nd Place - Beechwolf Tonka - Owned & handled by Mr S R C Major (GWP)
- 3rd Place - FTCh Morsebeck Patch - Owned & handled by Mr L Loveridge (GWP)
- 4th Place - FTCh Jaguar Du Domaine Saint Hubert at Bryantscroft - Owned & handled by Mr S R C Major (HWV)
- Guns Choice - FTCh Bruno von Schwarcenberg - Owned by Mr R Akopov & handled by Mr S R C Major (GWP)
Results 2023
The results of the 2023 championship are as follows:
- HPR Championship Winner - Wamilanghaar Point Blanc of Caldera, (GLP) Owned and handled by Mr Kimberley
- 2nd - Warrendown Black Pearl at Ganninyem, (GSP) Owned by Mrs J C Gosling, handled by Mr R Major
- 4th (and Guns’ Choice) - FTCh Sutchest Braun Gino, (GSP) Owned and handled by Mr J Bird
- Diploma of Merit - Moorrunner Isla at Gilleyfield, (GWP) Owned and handled by Ms L Holmes
- Diploma of Merit - FTCh Quintana Cloud Berry, (GSP) Owned by Mr & Mrs P M Nixon, handled by Mr P Nixon
Pointer and Setter Champion Stake
2022 championship
Pointer and Setter Champion Stake held at Byrecleugh Estate by kind permission of the Duke of Roxburghe on 10-11 August 2022. Won by Mr S Robinson's Irish Setter FTCh Shanrycon Diamante (organised by the Scottish Field Trial Association on behalf of The Kennel Club).
IGL Retriever Championship
2023 Championship
The Retriever Championship was held at the Queensberry Estate, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland by kind permission of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KBE, DL on 27-29 November 2023. Won by HM King Charles III’s FTCh Buccleuch Bowhill of Sandringham handled by David Lisett (organised by the International Gundog League on behalf of The Kennel Club).
View all results for the 2023 Retriever Championship here 2023 IGL Retriever Championship Results | The International Gundog League Retriever Society
2024 Championship
The 2024 IGL Retriever Championship will be held at the Coombe Estate, Gittisham, Devon by kind permission of Mr Richard Marker on 25 - 27th November 2024.