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.
Cocker Spaniel Championship
Venue: Ayot Estate, Hertfordshire. By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Nall-Cain
Date: Thursday 2 & Friday 3 January 2025
Judges: Mr Eddie Scott (2006) Mr Steve Winspear (2830) Mr Justin Lascelles (3480) Mr Stuart Morgan (2725)
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial, Sporting Saint and BASC.
Photography
The official championship photos by Alan Doyle can be viewed here.
Results 2025
The awards were as follows:
1st - Mr J R Elliott’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood
2nd - Mr G Lockyer’s FTCh Endashaw Desire
3rd - Mr G Marson’s FTCh Delphaven Gina of Smallbrooks
4th (and Gun’s Choice) - Mr P Lewis’ FTCh Uplands Bluebell of Badgerford, handled by Mr W Clulee
Diploma of Merit to:
Mr C Linney’s Penwills Charlie of Winhocklin
Mr J Atkinsons’ Croimhor Kathleen
Mr D Kelly’s Clentohill Jessie Jay
Mr L Cooper’s FTCh Breckmarsh Jana
Miss S Hunton’s Spirocon Cassandra of Novaton
Mr F A Briley’s FTCh Popsheath Art at Canalgame, handled by Mr I Openshaw
Mr J Newhouse’s FTCh Donnachaidh Losgaintir, handled by Mr W Clulee
Mr J Walton’s FTCh Pixiefen Adelaide
Mr N Partiss’ FTCh Tiptopjack Firebug, handled by Mr I Openshaw
Mr M R Warren’s FTCh Taffswell Roberta
The Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship
Venue: Invermark Estate, Brechin, Angus
Date: Thursday 8th, Friday 9th & Saturday 10th January 2026
Judges: Mr Ian Clarke (3222) Mr Aled Jones (3412) Mr Ian Openshaw (102) Mrs Wendy Openshaw (2564)
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial, Sporting Saint and BASC.
The Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel [Cocker]) Championship Schedule 2025
-
To Be Confirmed
Results 2025
The awards were as follows:
1st - Mr Tom Tanner’s FTCh Rosebay Blue
2nd - Mr Adrian Doris’ FTCh Gort Busy Bee
3rd - (and Gun’s Choice) Mr Ian Clarke’s FTCh Pollarama Lucy
4th - Mr George Dobbie’s Chinachgook Samcro
Diploma of Merit to:
FTCh Roman Lucy of Spanbella owned by Mrs Tina Nicholas Handled by Mr Steve Brewer
FTCh Broomfield Jackie Mr Eddie Scott
Anahoe Snickers Mr Raymond Wilson
FTCh Skitters Abbie Mr Barry Faley
FTCh Helmsway Hot Babe Mr Jim Wardrope
Rhanna Matchlock Mr Eddie Scott
Chadsmynydd Crystal Mr N Quinn
FTCh Marketgate Darling Mr Richard Wells
FTCh Rytex Reo of Hollydrive Mr Mick Walsh
FTCh Broomfield Sarafina Mr Eddie Scott
FTCh Kilhopemoss Harlequin owned by Mr Paul Cassidy, Handled Mr Raymond Wilson
FTCh Churchview Cortinio Mr Jon Bailey
Hunt, Point and Retrieve Championship
The championship is kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial and Sporting Saint and BASC
Venue: Emblehope & Burngrange Estate
Date: Friday 14th November and Saturday 15th November 2025
Judges: Mr Mark Spearing (A3301) Mr Peter Howard (A2172)
The Hunt, Point and Retrieve Championship Schedule
-
To Be Confirmed
Results 2024
The results of the 2024 championship are as follows:
-
HPR Championship Winner - Ardgroom Artemis (GWP) Owned and handled by Mr Derek O Connor
-
2nd (and Gun’s Choice) - Islasbraw Ash (GSP) Owned and handled Mr Darryl Elliot
-
3rd - Zoldmali Irka-Firka at Canalgame (HWV) Owned and handled Mr Francis A Briley
-
Diploma of Merit - Radipole Coco (KG) Owned and handled Mr Mark Spearing
-
Best Hunting Dog - Wamilanghaar Point Blanc of Caldera, (GLP) Owned and handled by Mr Kimberley
Photography
The official championship photos by Alan Doyle can be viewed here.
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.