Welcome from the President Since the very first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in 1876, competitions have formed the founding cornerstone of the state’s biggest annual event. At the very first exhibition 140 years ago, 1,700 entries were received in 650 classes competing for trophies, cash and prizes with the largest prize worth 25 guineas or $44 in today’s currency. Today the Ekka receives on average, more than 21,000 entries across 13,000 classes in 48 categories competing for a total prize pool of more than $530,000. For 142 years, the RNA has been dedicated to championing and celebrating agriculture and the essential role it plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. The Ekka is the ultimate showcase of the best of the best – a chance for our valued exhibitors to be rewarded and recognised for their dedication and perseverance in achieving excellence. Last year almost 4,000 exhibitors travelled from across the country for their chance to win one of our coveted blue ribbons, including 1,330 new competitors. From stud bulls to fruit cake to cookery and poultry, our competitions form the traditional heart of the show and continue to expand and grow in popularity. The 2016 Ekka featured increases in entries in many categories including piscicultre, cookery, creative art and craft, drawing and photography, canine, poultry, woodchop and sawing, dairy goats, sheep and apiculture. This year, the RNA will celebrate the 140th staging of our iconic show which has attracted more than 30 million people through the gates to celebrate the country coming to the city each August since 1876. The RNA is honoured to stage the Ekka on behalf of the community each year and we are steadfast in our commitment to champion and celebrate agriculture. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Royal Queensland Show. Top 10 Competitions in 2016 David Thomas RNA President 2016 Entries 1. Canine 2364 2. Horse 2318 3. Poultry 1810 4. Woodchop & Sawing 1375 5. Photography 1230 6. Stud Beef 1110 7. Creative Art and Craft 995 8. Cookery 993 9. Painting and Drawing 898 10. Led Steer 547 RNA0278 Competition 140th ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW FRIDAY 11 – SUNDAY 20 AUGUST 2017 PISCICULTURE PRESENTED BY PETSTOCK Council Steward Mr Don Chandler Honorary Council Steward Mr Bill Smith APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE ENTRY FEES Friday 23 June 2017 at 5.00pm RNA Members Non-Members Online $4.00 per entry $6.00 per entry Non Online $5.00 per entry $7.00 per entry NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER CLASS For all classes except class 23: No restriction Class 23 Limited to 1 entry per person with a total of 9 entries to be accepted DELIVERY OF AQUARIA Classes 35 – 57: Saturday 5 August & Sunday 6 August 2017 between 9.00am and 5.00pm to Lower Level, Royal International Convention Centre Note: Exhibitors are not to make any alterations to their displays after 10.00pm on Tuesday 8 August 2017 Classes 1 – 34: Thursday 10 August between 9.00am and 5.00pm to Lower Level, Royal International Convention Centre JUDGING PRESENTATION OF AWARDS COLLECTION OF ALL EQUIPMENT Classes 35 – 57: Wednesday 9 August 2017 from 2:00pm Classes 1 – 34: Friday 11 August 2017 from 10:00am Saturday 12 August 2017 at 6:30pm in the Lower Level, Royal International Convention Centre Sunday 20 August – Pedestrian access only from 7:00pm. Security will advise when vehicles will be allowed access. Monday 21 August 2017 from 9:00am onwards by arrangement with the Honorary Council Steward. Entry via Gate 1 only Further details regarding delivery and collection of equipment will be sent to exhibitors after the close of entries LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES SPONSORED BY The RNA wishes to thank the following sponsors who have contributed towards prize money, prizes and conduct of the PISCICULTURE Competition Annerley Aquarium Australia & New Guinea Fishes Association Pet Café Albany Creek Queensland Cichlid Group Fishchick Aquatics Show Betta Malaysia If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the Pisciculture Competition please contact Competition Sponsorship | E: [email protected] | T: 07 3253 3935 ** ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE ** • From 2 August 2017, all vehicles driving onto the Showgrounds MUST display an RNA Vehicle Access Permit on their dashboard in order to gain entry. Go to www.ekka.com.au/siteaccess.aspx for more information and to access the form. Please note there will be no exemptions to this rule. • All exhibitors are required to wear a high visibility vest and enclosed shoes during the delivery period from Saturday 5 August to Tuesday 8 August. If required, vests can be supplied upon arrival by the Honorary Council Steward. • Children under the age of 13 years are not allowed on site during the Ekka bump in and bump out period unless they are exhibitors and are supervised by an adult by all times. The Showgrounds is a construction site during this time and your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. • Please advise the Honorary Council Steward of any withdrawals on or before Saturday 22 July 2017. Honorary Council Steward Mr Bill Smith 0435 220 820 holds each exhibitor responsible to discharge its obligations to provide and maintain a safe place and system of work during occupation by the exhibitor/competitor of any area of the Showgrounds. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. 2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA staff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably affected by the presentation of their exhibit. 3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be eliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and particular attention will be paid to ensuring public safety and safety of other exhibitors/competitors. NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS 4. Entries for 2017 can be made either on the Application to Enter Form enclosed with this schedule or online at www.ekka.com.au. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent persons whose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor. 5. As a condition for acceptance of my entry: Neither myself nor my family members will indulge in any social, professional or other interaction with an official or judge contracted or sub-contracted by the RNA before or during the Royal Queensland Show. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and policed by exhibitors/competitors and exhibitors/competitors are advised that the use of Primus stoves, any heating or lighting appliances of a like character, or any naked light, is strictly prohibited in the pavilions. 6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure that such equipment is fitted with residual current protection and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been inspected by a licensed electrical contractor and currently tagged. The use of double adaptors is prohibited and all power boards must also be tested and tagged. 7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirements of the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other respect. This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/competitors and the general public. The Act imposes very severe penalties in the event of noncompliance with its provisions. Any exhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not be allowed to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show. The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that entries are accepted subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association, in addition to the Special Regulations which appear in this schedule. Copies of the Rules and By-Laws may be obtained upon application to the Competitions Department. No refunds will be made after close of entry. Entries submitted other than on the correct form or online will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are complied with and the forms returned to the office by 5.00pm on the Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, they will not be considered. The Licensee shall not conduct or operate any gambling game(s); games of chance; dispose of any article by lot or chance, or sell any raffle tickets of any nature whatsoever unless these activities have been approved by RNA Management. Exhibitors and competitors wishing to conduct a competition, including a give-away promotion or guessing competition must ensure they comply with the relevant legislation PRIVACY STATEMENT The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the following extracts from the RNA By-Laws. You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by you in any application for membership or application to enter is used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organise and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying for membership or entering such competitions you consent to provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition information may be made available to the media and included in RNA publications. DISEASE OR DANGER 61. Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose unless required by the law. You may request access to your information and request that our records of that information be corrected by contacting our Privacy Officer (07) 3253 3900 or by writing to the RNA, Locked Bag 1010, ALBION QLD 4010. By providing your email address you are consenting to receive communications from us relating to the Royal Queensland Show. For full privacy details visit http://rna.org.au/privacypolicy.aspx ‘ If, in the opinion of a Council Steward of a Section, an exhibit in such section requires veterinary treatment, then if the exhibitor cannot be contacted immediately, the Council Steward may instruct a Veterinary Surgeon to treat such exhibit and the costs of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be paid by the exhibitor to the Association. The Association shall not be in any way liable to an exhibitor for any damage to or injury to such exhibit. UNETHICAL CONDUCT 105. The Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an animate Exhibit shall not engage in unethical conduct. The Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an animal to which unethical conduct relates are deemed to have acted in breach of this By-Law, whether or not having been knowingly concerned in the unethical conduct. The Council or relevant Sectional Committee shall decide whether or not any conduct constitutes unethical conduct but without in any way restricting the meaning of that expression, unethical conduct may include the presentation as an exhibit for judging: GOODS AND SERVICES TAX The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726 ENTRY FORMS Exhibitors must complete “STATEMENT BY EXHIBITOR” section on the front page of the entry form advising their taxation status. (a) PRIZE MONEY Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST. (b) GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes. Prize money will be paid into your nominated bank account by 31 October 2017. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax Invoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes. (c) All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six months from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show. Prizes not claimed and prize cheques not presented by that date will be considered to have lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to the Association. (RNA by-Laws) (d) (e) WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. (f) The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to ensure that they and all persons under their direction or control, including their contractors or subcontractors, comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNA 106. An exhibitor, or person in charge of an animate exhibit must: (a) 6 of an animal other than in its natural conformation after normal feeding and grooming, except as otherwise provided either expressly or by necessary implication in the regulation or in the definition of a class in which the animal is entered; of any animal having undergone any operation or procedure materially altering the structure or natural conformation of any part of its body, whether by the introduction of any substance or thing subcutaneously, or by any surgery, or by the administration of any substance or chemical or by the attachment of any object or thing; of any animal having undergone any operation or procedure that changes by exaggeration, minimisation or otherwise in natural conformation or physical constitution or appearance; of an inanimate object, that is created, constituted, formed or includes goods, substances or things not normally found in objects of like nature; that is not the animal or the object or thing entered for the Class to be judged; in breach of the Regulation. use all reasonable steps to ensure that the exhibit is housed and cared for in accordance with the (b) (c) 107. Association’s current animal welfare policy; obey any direction from a member of the Association’s Council, or from any other official of the Association, relating to the care and welfare of that or any other exhibit; if called upon to do so, surrender the exhibit to the Association, in circumstances where in the reasonable opinion of the Association’s Veterinarian, the exhibit is in need of urgent veterinary attention. PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES - DEFINITION 'Prohibited Substance' means any substance originating externally to an animal (and whether or not endogenous to the animal) capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of the animal by its action upon: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) An exhibitor must not use, or have in his possession, any electric or electronic apparatus or any improper contrivance capable of affecting the performance of an exhibit. EXHIBIT UNWORTHY OF AWARD 108. and includes without limitation: An exhibit shall not receive an award if in the opinion of the Judge it is unworthy of such award. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) (xvii) PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES 122. A Person must not administer a Prohibited Substance or cause one to be administered to an Exhibit, except as permitted by the By-Laws or the Regulations. 123. The Exhibitor, the Owner and Attendant of any Exhibit to which a Prohibited Substance has been administered is in breach of the By-Laws unless the Prohibited Substance is permitted by the ByLaws or Regulations to be administered. 124. An Exhibit to which a Prohibited Substance has been administered in breach of the By-Laws must be removed from the Showground upon demand by the Association. 125. The Association may in its discretion and at any time, cause an examination to be made of an Exhibit by a Veterinary Surgeon who, in the course of such examination, may: (a) 126. have such samples tested by such methods and procedures as he considers appropriate; and (c) examine the Exhibit for desensitised limbs. Where, prior to an event, a Veterinary Surgeon is of the opinion that a Prohibited Substance may have been administered to an Exhibit, the Veterinary Surgeon may require that the Exhibit be examined prior to competing in that event. 128. The Association may publish procedures relating to the examination of Exhibits. Such procedures are binding on Exhibitors, Owners and Attendants. Any exhibit which has been brought to the Showgrounds and is found to have had administered to it any prohibited substance as defined above may, without prejudice to any other action which may be taken in respect of the matter, be debarred by the Council Stewards from competing in any event for which it may have been entered. 129. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE 132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - 153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws 133 - 153 will prevail. Functions of the Disciplinary Committee 133. Any Exhibit found by a Veterinary Surgeon to have a limb (or part thereof) desensitised is deemed to have had administered to it a Prohibited Substance in breach of the By-Laws. 127. analgesics; anti-histamines; anti-inflammatory agents; blood anti-coagulants; diuretics; hormones and their synthetic counterparts; cortico-steroids; anabolic steroids; local anaesthetics; muscle relaxants; tranquillisers; vitamins; antibiotics; stimulants; glues and bleaches; silver compounds; schedule drugs. Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971 and the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association the following regulations shall apply to Pisciculture. take such samples (including, without limitation, urine, blood, saliva and faeces) from such Exhibit as he considers necessary or advisable; (b) the central or peripheral nervous system; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the alimentary digestive system; the musculo-skeletal system; the urogenital system; or the endocrine system. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be to hear and determine all complaints, allegations and other matters relating to: (a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-laws or Sectional Regulations. (b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor and relating to an exhibit or to a competition, except if the alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairman of a Sectional Committee considers is of a less serious nature and should properly be dealt with by the Sectional Committee, and (c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association that may be referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By-Law 137 (a). Constitution of the Disciplinary Committee The exhibitor, the owner and any person in charge of an animal to which a prohibited substance has been administered, by any person, and whether or not with the knowledge of the exhibitor, owner or person in charge, is deemed to have acted in breach of this By-Law. 134. The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of such members of Council as are appointed by the Council from time to time. 135. The Council shall appoint a member of the Disciplinary Committee as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee. 130a. No person shall have in his possession on the Showgrounds any prohibited substance, syringe, needle or other instrument which could be used to administer a prohibited substance to an animate Exhibit, unless that person shall have obtained the permission of the Association to be in such possession, or satisfies the Association that such possession is lawful and proper use. 136. For the purposes of any proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee, the Disciplinary Committee shall comprise, subject to By-law 137, no less than three of its members and those persons shall constitute the Disciplinary Committee for the purpose of those proceedings. 137. 131. The Association and any Council Steward servant or agent of the Association shall not be liable to an exhibitor for the death of or for injury damage or infection which may be sustained by his exhibit occasioned by or arising out of any act or omission of any Council Steward, servant or agent of the Association during the course of the testing of the exhibit whether due to the negligence of any such Council Steward, servant or agent or otherwise. If a member of the Disciplinary Committee dies or becomes otherwise unable or unwilling to participate in proceedings, then: 130. 7 (a) if this occurs prior to the commencement of any hearing in relation to the matter, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee shall appoint a replacement; and (b) if this occurs after the commencement of any hearing in relation to the matter, the remaining members of the Disciplinary Committee shall constitute the Committee for the purposes of concluding the proceedings. Initiation of Proceedings before the Disciplinary Proceedings 138. a direction that an Exhibit be removed from the Showground; (k) any other mandatory requirement; and (l) any other penalty provided for in other regulations of the Association. Proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee may be initiated: (a) (b) (c) upon the request, orally or in writing, of the President, any Chairman of a Sectional Committee or Chief Executive. upon receipt by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of a written complaint relating to a matter referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) of By-law 133. 150. by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee on his or her own motion. 139. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings at any time between 6.00am and 11.00pm on any day. 140. All persons who constitute the Disciplinary Committee for the purposes of any proceedings must be present at any hearing conducted by the Disciplinary Committee. 141. A person whose conduct is called into question in any proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee must be given notice of a hearing. It shall be sufficient for such notice to be given orally and by any such person acting with the apparent authority of the Association. 142. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings notwithstanding that any person who has been given notice fails to attend the proceedings. 143. The Disciplinary Committee shall not be bound by any rules of evidence and shall conduct the proceedings with the minimum of formality and in such a manner as it sees fit. 144. The Disciplinary Committee may require any member or exhibitor to attend at any proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee and to furnish such information and evidence and to produce such documents relevant to the proceedings as to the Disciplinary Committee deems fit. 145. The Disciplinary Committee may, at its discretion, call for and hear expert evidence. 146. No person will be legally represented without the leave of the Disciplinary Committee. 151. The Disciplinary Committee may announce its decision orally or in writing. A decision that is announced orally shall have effect in accordance with its terms. 148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is not unanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. If the Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on any question concerning the guilt or innocence of a person, the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour. (b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as the Disciplinary Committee may determine); (c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or ribbon; (d) disqualification in respect of any class; (e) expulsion from the Showground; (f) where the person concerned is a member, a suspension or termination of that membership; (g) a ban; (h) exclusion; (i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or competing at the current Show or at any future Show; all Royal Show Societies in Australia; (b) the relevant Breed Societies; (c) the body with which the exhibit is registered, or is eligible for registration; 152. The Association shall have no liability to any person in respect of any publication referred to in paragraph (a). 153. No person shall have any claim against the Association or against any Councillor, member, employee or agent of the Association in respect of any act, matter or thing done in good faith during or in connection with the proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee. 161. The RNA may (but is not obliged to) take out a policy of insurance in respect of the legal liability on the part of an Exhibitor for loss or damage suffered by a third party caused by any act or omission of an Exhibit or the Exhibitor. 162. The RNA, RNA Staff Members and Officials of the RNA are not liable to any Exhibitor if the RNA fails to take out a policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitor or Exhibit, or if any such policy does not operate to indemnify the Exhibitor in respect of the loss or damage in question. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 166. All Persons entering the Showground shall comply to the Occupational Health and Safety Laws, have in place an Occupational Health and Safety Policy and comply in every respect to the RNA Occupational Health and Safety Policy. GENERAL PISCICULTURE REGULATIONS Classes 1 – 34 (Betta Splendens) 1. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there has been a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations of the Association, it may impose such a penalty as it considers to be appropriate, including without limitation: a reprimand; (a) INSURANCE PENALTIES (a) The Association may publish to: the result of any proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee in which a person has been found guilty of a breach of any Rule, ByLaw or Regulation. Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee 147. There shall be no appeal from any decision of the Disciplinary Committee. Publication of Results of Disciplinary Procedures Conduct of Proceedings 149. (j) This is an international competition open to all competitors from all countries. FREIGHTING OF EXHIBITS 8 2. Australian inter and intra-state competitors who cannot bench in their own fish can freight their entries. The delivery address details will be provided to exhibitors closer to the event. 3. Freighted entries must be received by Wednesday August 9 2017 and must be accompanied by a copy of the entry form with the bagged fish clearly identified for classing. 4. Sufficient funds (labels/satchels) are required to be sent with entries to enable their return at the completion of the show. 5. The RNA and any Council Steward, servant or agent of the Association shall not be liable to an exhibitor for the death of or for injury, damage or infection which may be sustained by their exhibit during the period of the Royal Queensland Show, including the freighting of exhibits (both to and from). 6. Entries arriving from overseas must comply with all quarantine requirements, as per the Biosecurity Act 2015. 7. As all stewards give their time voluntarily it would be appreciated if exhibitors in the South East Queensland area would assist by delivering and benching in their own fish. 8. Exhibits may be delivered to the Showgrounds on Thursday 10 August between 9.00am and 5.00pm to the Lower Level, Royal International Convention Centre. Showgrounds site. The consumption or possession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is not authorised by the RNA and in many cases may be an offence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Police and Liquor Licensing Investigators. DISPLAY AND JUDGING 9. Each exhibit will be displayed in a 10cm x 10cm x 20cm acrylic container provided by Betta Australis Inc. Containers remain the property of Betta Australis Inc. and must be returned at the close of the show. 10. Fish will be judged under the International Betta Alliance standards and point system. An abridged competitor copy of the standards can be viewed from the Stewards on judging day. 11. Class 1-34 are not eligible to compete for Reserve Grand Champion Exhibit of Show, or Grand Champion Exhibit of Show. 27. The exhibitor irrevocably consents to the RNA publishing or reproducing in any manner whatsoever any particulars or information in relation to their exhibits; the publication or reproduction may be in a printed form or visual image through electronic means and/or on the internet. 28. The RNA reserves the right at all times at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: (a) substitute a Judge when necessary; (b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed. (c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, appoint an additional Judge if necessary. EXCLUSION OF ANIMALS Classes 35 – 57 12. Each exhibit will be displayed in a rectangular aquarium to be provided by the Exhibitor. Aquaria shall be of the size stated in the relevant sections. Sizes other than stated will not be accepted. 13. Each aquarium shall be covered with either glass or gauze. A base board the length and breadth of the aquarium and 12mm thick must also be supplied. Both items will be supplied by the Exhibitor. 14. A compressor and main aeration line will be provided. Exhibitors shall supply their own aeration fittings as required. 15. A fish in each entry will be nominated by the competitor if they fail to do so the Judges will select the best specimen to be judged for the award. Fish will be judged under the recognised point system of the FBAS. 16. All exhibits will be under the control of the Stewards of the section. This also includes the feeding of the fish. Exhibitors may feed their exhibits by arrangement with the Steward. Exhibitors wishing to alter their display or remove their aquarium may only do so with the consent of the Honorary Council Steward. For further information on feeding and aquaria arrangements contact Mr Bill Smith Honorary Council Steward on 0435 220 820. 17. The Aquaria may be delivered to the Showgrounds on Saturday 5 August and Sunday 6 August 2017 between 9.00am and 5.00pm to the Lower Level, Royal International Convention Centre. AQUARIA WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. 18. Exhibits may be introduced on Monday 7 August or Tuesday 8 August 2017 between 12.00pm (midday) and 10.00pm. Exhibitors will be notified of the delivery process once entries have closed. 19. Exhibitors are not to make any alterations to their displays after 10.00pm on Tuesday 8 August 2017. All exhibits will be judged on Wednesday evening 9 August 2017. 20. Entries in Most Popular Exhibit must be the same as at the time of Judging. No alterations or additions can be made. 21. Lighting can only be supplied by the RNA. No additional or special lighting can be used. 22. All heaters to be supplied by the exhibitors and must be approved by the Department of Mines and Energy except in the case of Marine Exhibits where heaters will be supplied by the Association. All Classes 23. All exhibits will be under the control of the Stewards of the section. This also includes the feeding of the fish. Exhibitors may feed their exhibits by arrangement with the Steward. For further information on feeding contact Mr Bill Smith Honorary Council Steward on 0435 220 820. 24. Aquaria may be removed from 7:00pm on Sunday 20 August 2017. This will be pedestrian access only until Security advise when vehicles will be granted access. Monday 21 August 2017 from 6.00am onwards via gate 1 by arrangement with the Honorary Council Steward. 25. Exhibitors must advise the Honorary Council Steward of any withdrawals on or before Saturday 22 July 2017 on 0435 220 820. 26. The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special Facility License issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws related to the consumption and possession of liquor across the Brisbane 9 29. Any animal which in the opinion of the Council Stewards is not in a fit state to be exhibited may be rejected by them and debarred from competing in the class or classes for which it is entered. Any animal rejected must be removed from the Showgrounds as soon as the exhibitor is notified. No animal showing signs of any disease or illness particularly warts, ringworm and pinkeye will be allowed onto the grounds. 30. No pharmaceutical shall be administered to any animal exhibit except under the direction of the Association's Veterinary Surgeon who shall advise the Council Stewards if in his opinion such pharmaceutical is likely to have any effect upon the animal which would be material to its chances of being awarded a prize and in such case the Council Stewards may debar the animal from competing. A Council Steward may at any time direct the Association's Veterinary Surgeons to take a sample of blood, saliva or urine from an exhibit for testing. 31. Exhibits that are under treatment on arrival at the Brisbane Showgrounds must have treatment sheets submitted to the relevant Superintendent’s Office within 12 hours of arrival and scheduled pharmaceuticals must have authorisation of the prescribing Veterinary Surgeon. PISCICULTURE presented by PETSTOCK Class 9 Solid Light First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 10 Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock BETTA SPLENDENS i) Junior Classes - Maximum size 3.1cm SL (Tip of mouth to caudal peduncle). Ideally no more than 2.5cm. HALFMOON PLAKAT MALE ii) Standard Classes (Male & Female) - Body minimum 3.2 cm excluding cadual (Tip of mouth to caudal peduncle). iii) Junior Giant - Body minimum 5cm excluding cadual (Tip of mouth to caudal peduncle). Class 11 Solid Dark First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 12 Solid Light First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 13 Set Pattern First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 14 Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 15 Giant All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock iv) Senior Giant - Body minimum 6.4cm excluding caudal (Tip of mouth to caudal peduncle). HALFMOON MALE Class 1 Class 2 Solid Dark First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Solid Light First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 3 Set Pattern First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 4 Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock FEMALE HALFMOON DOUBLETAIL MALE Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Solid Dark First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Solid Light First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock CROWNTAIL MALE Class 8 Solid Dark First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock 10 Class 16 Halfmoon / Halfmoon Doubletail - Solid First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 17 Halfmoon / Halfmoon Doubletail - Open First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 18 Crowntail - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 19 Halfmoon Plakat / Giant - Solid First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 20 Halfmoon Plakat / Giant - Open First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock AUSTRALIAN OWNED & BRED Class 29 All entrants in these classes must be Australian residents. Bettas entered into these classes must be fish the exhibitor has personally spawned, raised and entered. No purchased or acquired fish will be eligible to be entered into this category. Junior Female - Solid First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 30 Junior Female - Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Individual entries: The entrant must have spawned, raised and entered the fish personally. OTHER VARIETIES Team entries: Team entries are the product of two people working closely together in different fishrooms to produce a line of bettas. Teams usually involve one person breeding the fish and then giving the young, unsexed juveniles to another person who will rear them in their fishroom to showable size and training. Teams are not people who purchase or are gifted a fish from another breeder. Family entries: All family members share the same fishroom, which is located at one address. All dutues are shared and each member is equally involved in the bredding and raising of the fish. If two family members work from the same fishroom, but maintain separate lines and all fishroom duties are carried out independently, then they must enter as individuals. Class 21 Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Halfmoon Plakat / Giant Male - Solid First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Halfmoon Plakat / Giant Male - Open First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 26 Female Shortfin - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 28 Veiltail - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 33 Any Other Variety - Male - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 34 Any Other Variety - Female - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION HALFMOON MALE Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPION HALFMOON DOUBLETAIL MALE Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION HALFMOON DOUBLETAIL MALE Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPION CROWNTAIL MALE Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION CROWNTAIL MALE Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock JUNIOR Class 27 Class 32 CHAMPION HALFMOON MALE Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock Crowntail Male - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Female Longfin - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Dumbo Male - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPIONS Halfmoon / Halfmoon Doubletail Male - All Colours First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock Class 25 Class 31 CHAMPION HALFMOON PLAKAT MALE Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock Junior Male - Solid First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION HALFMOON PLAKAT MALE Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock Junior Male - Any Other Colour First Certificate, Product; Second Certificate; Third Certificate Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock 11 EXOTIC (TROPICAL) FISH RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock 1. A minimum of six fish per aquarium to be shown, with the exception of aggressive or large fish where the minimum shall be two. In the case of large fish, 15cm or over, one fish is allowable. 2. Aquaria size shall be 60cm long, 35cm high and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on the Entry Form if a large tank is being used. For Killfish, divided aquaria shall be used. 3. Please note Class 44 is a special class and is only for fish that measure 200mm total length or more, at the time of judging. This class will not have any points for size awarded, as we are trying to encourage people to show large but not necessarily full grown fish. Limited space will be available for 120cm long by 45cms wide Aquariums. Please indicate on the entry form size of tank. Approval of large tanks will be made in conjunction with the Honorary Council Steward. Entries in Class 10 are not eligible for Champion Fish of Show. 4. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge 5. Judging points for other classes except Class 10 where no size category exists: CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN OWNED & BRED Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN OWNED & BRED Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPION JUNIOR Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock CHAMPION OTHER VARIETIES Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE CHAMPION OTHER VARIETIES Rosette, Certificate, $30, Product Product sponsored by PETstock GRAND CHAMPION BETTA SPLENDEN OF SHOW Grand Champion Rosette, Certificate, $200, Product, Trophy Product sponsored by PETstock Trophy sponsored by Show Bettas Malaysia RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BETTA SPLENDEN OF SHOW Reserve Champion Rosette, Certificate, $150, Product Product sponsored by PETstock GOLDFISH 1. A minimum or two fish per aquarium to be shown. In the case of large fish, 15cm or over, one fish is allowable. 2. Aquaria size shall be 60cm long, 35cm high and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on the entry form if large tank is being used. 3. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge 4. Judging Points: Characteristics 20 Body 20 Colour 20 Fins 20 Condition and Deportment 20 Total Class 35 Size 20 Body 20 Colour 20 Fins 20 Condition and Deportment 20 Total Class 36 Livebearers Any one variety/species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 37 Tetras, Rasboras or Danios Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 38 Cat Fish Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 39 Fishchick Aquatics Anabantids Any one variety/species excluding Betta Splendens First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 $90 sponsored by Fishchick Aquatics Product sponsored by PETstock Class 40 Any Other Variety - Tropical Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock 100 Goldfish Any single tail - fish must be a minimum size of 75mm standard length. Any other variety - fish must be a minimum size of 50mm standard length. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock 12 100 Class 41 COMMUNITY TANKS Afro-Asian Cichlids Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 42 Northern and Central American Cichlids Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 43 South American Cichlids Any one species First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 44 1. Aquaria shall be 60cm long, 35cm high and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with the Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on entry form if large tank is being used. 2. The fish/animals in community classes judged on their ability to live together long term in a harmonious relationship. 3. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge 4. Judging Points: Big Fish Any one species First Certificate, $100, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock A minimum of six fish per aquarium to be shown, except where, depending on size (15cm) or temperament, one fish may be shown. Aquaria size shall be 60cm long, 35cm high and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with the Stewards. If a large tank is being used, please indicate on entry form. 3. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge. 4. Judging Points: Size 20 Body 20 Colour 20 Fins 20 Condition and Deportment Total Class 45 Class 46 Ability to live together harmoniously long term 40 20 Total FRESHWATER FISH OF AUSTRALASIA 2. 40 Technique 5. 1. Quality of Fish or Invertebrates 100 All Community Classes must contain more than three species. Class 47 A Community of Exotic Tropical Fish First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Class 48 Annerley Aquarium A Community of Australasian Freshwater Fish First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 $90 sponsored by Annerley Aquarium Product sponsored by PETstock Class 49 A Community of Marine Life First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock MARINE FISH 1. A minimum of two fish per tank shall be shown in each class. In the case of large fish, 15cm or over, one fish is allowable. 2. Aquaria size shall be 60cm long, 35cm high and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with the Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on entry form if large tank is being used. 3. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge 4. Judging Points: 20 100 Rainbow Fish, Sunfish Any one variety. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Any Other Variety Australasian Freshwater Fish Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Size 20 Body 20 Colour 20 Fins 20 Condition and Deportment Total 13 20 100 Class 50 disproportionate to the size of the container, a heavy points penalty will be incurred. All Aquascaped Terrariums and Aquariums must contain either live Fish/Animals. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock One Variety Marine Fish/Animal First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock ANIMALS OTHER THAN FISH 1. A minimum of two animals to be shown of the same species. In the case of large animals, 15cm or over, one animal is allowable. 2. Aquaria size shall be 60cm long, from 30cm to 35cm high, and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with the Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on entry form if large tank is used. 3. 4. Class 53 Scale of Points used in Judging: A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge. 20 Body 20 Colour 20 Fins 20 Condition and Deportment 20 Total Class 51 Class 54 10 Plants and Rockwork 40 Design 25 Technique 25 Novelty Aquarium Scale of Points used in Judging: 100 Freshwater Amphibians or Crustaceans Any one species. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock 1. Artificial plants are prohibited in Class 23 2. Aquaria shall be 60cm long, from 30cm to 35cm high, and up to 45cm wide. 90cm aquaria may be used for large exhibits by arrangement with the Stewards. Exhibitors must indicate on entry form if large tank is being used. 3. A "Highly Commended" certificate may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge Concept & Design 40 Technique 30 Welfare of Animals 30 Total 100 This class is for those people who see things slightly differently. There are no restrictions as to what may be used in this class but remember that the welfare of the animal is paramount. This is outlined in the judging criteria, so remember your tank must be a viable environment for the species you are going to put in it. Aquaria to be no longer than 60cm, no wider than 45cm and no taller than 38cms. If the tank is smaller than this, we recommend building a frame to hide the background of the display structure. A larger tank may be used by arrangement with the Stewards. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock AQUATIC PLANTS Class 52 Fish Total 100 First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Judging Points: Size Planted Aquariums No artificial Rocks, Plants, backgrounds or palludariums allowed in this class. Class 55 Decor 40 Design 25 Novice - Design and Technique For exhibitors under 18 years or who have never won a first prize in a similar class at any Royal Show. A limit of six entries will be accepted. In the event of extra entries a draw will take place to pick the six competitors. All items for use in this class will be supplied to the competitors. Only these items will be allowed to be used. Therefore it is the skill of the competitor on trial. Technique 25 Scale of Points used in Judging: Aquascaped Terrariums and Aquariums Backgrounds and palludariums allowed. Scale of Points used in Judging: Fish and Other Animals Total 10 100 Points as above, with the following explanation: Design 50 Technique 50 Total 100 First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock Fish and other Animals: In which is considered the selection, matching in size and quality of all the animal life exhibited, their degree of perfection and their relationship to each other. Exhibitors exhibiting fully grown animals will be given a points advantage, but where the size is 14 CHAMPIONS BREEDERS TEAM BEST DISPLAY OF SHOW The Stewards will vote for the Best Display of Show on Sunday 20 August 2017. Champion Rosette, Certificate, Product Product sponsored by PETstock A minimum of one (1) male and one (1) female in one tank, judged on their ability to live together long term in a harmonious relationship. The degree of difficulty points are based on a scale eg: Liverbearers at 1 or 2 and Discus maybe at 9 or 10. Technique is the way the tank has been set up to facilitate the fish to spawn. PET CAFE ALBANY CREEK CHAMPION FISH Chosen from entries in classes 35 to 40 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $150, Product $150 sponsored by Pet Cafe Albany Creek (Bill Smith) Product sponsored by PETstock Entries in this class may be entered into other classes eg: Rainbows and Breeders can be entered in the one tank in two (2) classes. Scale of points used in judging: Ability to live together harmoniously long term 25 Quality of fish 25 Degree of difficulty in breeding 20 Deportment 20 Technique 10 Total Class 56 THE QUEENSLAND CICHLID GROUP CHAMPION CICHLID Chosen from entries in classes 41 to 43 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $150, Product $150 sponsored by Queensland Cichlid Group Product sponsored by PETstock AUSTRALIA & NEW GUINEA FISHES ASSOCIATION CHAMPION AUSTRALASIAN FRESHWATER FISH Chosen from entries in classes 45 & 46 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $150, Product $150 sponsored by Australia & New Guinea Fishes Association Product sponsored by PETstock 100 Breeders Team First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock ANNERLEY AQUARIUM CHAMPION COMMUNITY TANK Chosen from entries in classes 47 to 49 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product $50 sponsored by Annerley Aquarium Product sponsored by PETstock NANO TANK THE NJ HAMLIN AWARD CHAMPION MARINE EXHIBIT Chosen from entries in classes 49 & 50 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock This class is limited to nine (9) entries with the final selection to be made by ballot. The entry must be constructed at the Show using the tank supplied. Entries constructed outside of the Show will not be accepted. CHAMPION AQUATIC PLANT DISPLAY Chosen from entries in classes 35 to 40 Champion Rosette, Certificate, $50, Product Product sponsored by PETstock Size of tanks are to be 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. Tank only will be supplied. Scale of points used in judging: Quality of inhabitants 40 Ability to live together harmoniously long term 20 Concept and design 20 Technique Total Class 57 MOST POPULAR EXHIBIT OF SHOW Most popular exhibit as voted on by the public. Rosette, Certificate, $100, Product Product sponsored by PETstock RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FISH OF SHOW Chosen from entries in classes 35 to 57 Reserve Champion Rosette, Certificate, $200, Product Product sponsored by PETstock 20 100 Nano Tank Tank only supplied. Limited to one entry per exhibitor with a total of nine (9) entries only. First Certificate, $40, Product; Second Certificate, $30; Third Certificate, $20 Product sponsored by PETstock GRAND CHAMPION FISH OF SHOW Chosen from entries in classes 35 to 57 Reserve Champion Rosette, Certificate, $200, Product Product sponsored by PETstock 15
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