Junior Handlers Competition 2026
Handler Profile
| Handler Name : | Adison Roughan |
| Age Class : | 10 to under 13 years |
| Competition State : | NSW |
Points tally based on top 40 shows (points value) : 36
Number of First Place Wins : 9
Number of Second Place Wins : 4
With a 2025 points tally of 39, she proudly sits as No. 9 nationally in her age group for 2025.
Despite having less than one year of handling experience, Adison has already achieved a major milestone: she qualified for the State Final in 2025. During the event she was short-listed, receiving a swap dog to compete, which is a significant honour at this level. Although she did not win her age group,reaching the State Final and handling a swap dog is a remarkable achievement given her recent start
Adison continues to develop her skills rapidly. In just her first year, she’s already accumulated a growing number of placements at sanctioned shows, showing strong potential for even greater success as she gains more experience.
Highlights & Achievements 2025
State Final Qualification (2025) in the 10–under-13 age class
Short-listed and provided with a swap dog to compete at State Finals
National ranking 2025: No. 9 with 39 points in her age class 10-u13
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Highlights and Achievements 2026:
State Final Qualification
3rd place Sydney Royal Easter Show
Junior handler of the day at Comboyne
Achieving this level in less than 12 months since starting in Junior Handling
| Date | Show Name | Breed | Result | Points | Top 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Jan-2026 | Dogs Nsw Grounds Development Committee | Italian Greyhound | Second | 2 | Y |
| 7-Feb-2026 | tuggerah Lakes kennel and obedience club | Golden Retriever | First | 3 | Y |
| 14-Feb-2026 | Hunter River A & H Association Ltd - Championship Show | Golden Retriever | Second | 2 | Y |
| 22-Feb-2026 | Dorrigo & District Kennel Club | Golden Retriever | First | 3 | Y |
| 28-Feb-2026 | Comboyne A & H Association Inc | Samoyed | First | 1 | Y |
| 7-Mar-2026 | Lake District Canine Club | Golden Retriever | Second | 2 | Y |
| 8-Mar-2026 | Lake Macquarie ABKC | Hungarian Vizsla | First | 4 | Y |
| 14-Mar-2026 | Moree Kennel Club | Fox Terrier (Smooth) | First | 3 | Y |
| 15-Mar-2026 | Moree Kennel Club | Saluki | Second | 2 | Y |
| 4-Apr-2026 | Bull Terrier club of NSW Inc | Bull Terrier (Miniature) | First | 2 | Y |
| 11-Apr-2026 | Sydney Easter Show | Fox Terrier (Smooth) | Third | 3 | Y |
| 18-Apr-2026 | Nowra District Kennel Club | Basenji | First | 3 | Y |
| 3-May-2026 | Albion Park Kennel Club | Basenji | First | 3 | Y |
| 9-May-2026 | St George District KC | Basenji | First | 3 | Y |
| Pointscore total based on top 40 shows (points value) | 36 | ||||