​NATIONAL COCKATIEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Clubs and members coming together to share their passion for the cockatiel
The National Cockatiel Society provides valuable resources for anyone wishing to exhibit their cockatiels at one of our NCS shows. Exhibition is a great way to meet other cockatiel enthusiasts, network with fellow breeders and 
​measure the success of your breeding program. We would love to see you at a show this year! ​

Club Spotlight ... ​Northern California Cockatiel Exhibitors and Enthusiasts

Picture
2019 is off to a great start in exhibition with Northern California Cockatiel Exhibitors and Enthusiasts hosting the first show of the season on January 5, 2019 in beautiful Sacramento, CA. Here's what show manager Brian Lee had to say about the show this year: 

"Sacramento has become a home to NCS. This past weekend we had our 2nd Annual NCS Double Show. There were 60 birds exhibited by 11 exhibitors who came from Northern and Southern California. Our judges, Jim Heffernan from Michigan and Wendy Jendro from Washington, did an amazing job. What was amazing is that they both put the same bird in BIS for advance, which you don’t see very often. The show started off hectic as I suppose many shows do. This was only our second show and the pressure was on to start on time. We had a few new exhibitors which was very nice to see. We all helped each other and educated those who are new and were able to tag the boxes, complete entry forms, and organize the birds, which allowed us to start on time. In show 1 under Jim Heffernan, a beautiful cinnamon pearl hen bred by Judge Peggy Armstrong placed Best in Show for advance. For the novices, a beautiful young pearl cock bred and exhibited by myself, Brian Lee, placed Best Novice in Show and 5th in advance. This is my is my first bred and banded bird to get Best Novice in a Show. In show 2 under Judge Wendy Jendro, the same cinnamon pearl hen placed BIS in advance and for novices, a beautiful normal cock bred and exhibited by the one and only Robert Finalet placed Best Novice. This placement may have just earned Robert advanced exhibitor status his first show of the year! Congrats, well deserved Robert! All the birds exhibited this weekend were beautiful.

If you are thinking about hosting your first show, just do it! Yes, it takes time and money but the reward is so much greater than that. If you truly are passionate about cockatiels and exhibition, you will love it. I hosted my first show last year with the help of a few amazing people and I was able to pull it off. To keep the hobby alive, we must step up and do it ourselves for the sake of the hobby's future. I look forward to seeing more novices step up and host their very first show. Remember, just do it!

Thank you to all who continue to support our show here in the west coast. We truly appreciate all the amazing love and monetary support. Have a Happy New Year and may this year be better than the last! Sincerely, Brian Lee".

Journey to Judge ...

Update: Josh Perkins completed his requirements in 2018 and is now an NCS Judge! Congratulations Josh on your achievement.

Josh Perkins recently applied to become an NCS Judge and passed his test in Pennsylvania, June 2016. Here's a brief interview with Josh and his journey to become an NCS Judge! To learn more about the requirements to become an NCS Judge, check out the NCS Bylaws, ARTICLE VII. JUDGES' PANEL.

1. When did you first get into exhibition? In 2007 I purchased my first ever cockatiel. I started breeding shortly thereafter and my passion for these animals really blossomed. Every spare moment I had was spent researching cockatiels online and in books. It was online where I stumbled upon a bird chat forum where I met Ellen O'Neil at that time.  She and I instantly hit it off and became virtual buddies.  It was that year too that she went to her first cockatiel show and I followed her on that forum through the whole process.  I thought it seemed neat and she encouraged me to go to a NCS show that was relatively close. I went to my first show back in October 2008 in Nashville, TN. I showed under Sabrina Hull and Conrad Meinert in my first shows and was HOOKED! I had met so many people and had a few mentors that have really helped me through everything. It's been a huge passion ever since. 

2. Which bird was your first Champion?  My first Champion was a pied cock named "Quatro" NCS 18P-334-13. I showed him for the first time at an Ohio show where he went BIS under Scott Mackey and also benched under the other 3 judges that weekend. His first weekend out to be shown he also became a Champion. That was a very exciting weekend! I named him Quatro (meaning "four" in Spanish) because he benched in all 4 of his first shows. 

3. Why did you choose to breed & exhibit cockatiels instead of another species? I chose cockatiels because I first fell in love with them. I've dabbled in parrot and lovebird exhibition, but I have not been successful nor that interested. Cockatiels are my true love! 

4. When did you first realize you wanted to work on becoming an NCS Judge? I first realized that one day I'd want to be a NCS Judge when I went Advanced back in 2012. I felt it was the next step in exhibition that I should take. It's a way to give back and share your knowledge with others. ​
Picture
Josh Perkins with NCS Judge Julia Allen. Apprenticing the Novice Bench at the Appalachian Bird Breeders and Exhibitors Show June 18-19, 2016
5. How was your experience apprenticing the Novice Division under Judge Julia Allen? I took my Judge's Test at the NCS shows in PA in June of 2016. I passed with a 98% and was able to apprentice under Ms Julia Allen the next day. It was such a great experience! Julia is such a good teacher and was showing me the ropes of what a judge should do and how to conduct themselves. During the judging she let me judge the birds and make a decision and then I would explain to her my thoughts for the decision. Fortunately, we agreed on everything but I was still encouraged to ask questions- which I did frequently. On top of the actual judging itself, there are protocols and procedures that must be followed and those things were also reminded during that by Julia. I am planning to apprentice two more times this year and then be eligible to go on the judge's panel. 

6. Any tips for fellow exhibitors who may be interested in becoming an NCS Judge in the future? If you want to become an NCS Judge, stay on track with your goal and learn as much as possible about the standard and show procedures (both are very important!); actually watch the shows as well. I always spend all of my time at shows watching and learning and trying to figure out why the judge put certain birds up. ASK the judge questions and other seasoned exhibitors too as they are all a wealth of knowledge. All in all- just learn as much as possible about the cockatiel and how the shows work and you'll reach your goal in no time!

Club Spotlight ... CenTex Bird Club


​Tommy York of CenTex Bird Club hosted his very first NCS Triple Show event the weekend of April 30th, 2016.

"Putting on a show is a lot of hard work but in the end it is well worth it. Just remember to ask questions and don't worry about making mistakes. Mistakes are part of the learning process and you won't make them again. It is an unforgettable experience that will add a whole new level of excitement to your life."

Congratulations to Tommy and his club for hosting a successful weekend of exhibition. Tommy is working with a few other Texas Clubs to help organize more events this year ... keep an eye out on the NCS Show Calendar for more details!
Are you looking for a bird Club in your area? Check out our list of NCS Affiliated Clubs!

Want to stop by a show this year and see what Cockatiel Exhibition is all about?
​Check out our NCS Show Calendar for a list of upcoming shows!
Copyright 2016-2024 National Cockatiel Society