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Show
Entry Requirements
1. Anyone may enter in any number of classes with no limitations on the
number of entries. Affiliation with GPASI or any other aquarium society
is not required.
2. Entries must be placed in the most appropriate class as outlined on
the “Class” sheets. An entry may be moved by the judges or
show committee if it is not in the proper class. Decisions of the Show
Chair are final.
3. Each entry may be entered in only one class. An entry will consist
of a single fish, except where the rules state otherwise.
4. All entries of an exhibitor must be registered at one time. This includes
the set-up of tanks. Empty tanks left unattended for over 2 hours will
be moved aside to make room for other entries. Upon your return, we can
squeeze in your entries.
5. Registration will begin on Friday at 6:00 pm and will run until 10:00
pm. Saturday registration starts at 9 am and ends at 4pm. Exceptions to
the stated registration times may be made by the show chair if advance
notification is given. The Show area will close at exactly 4:00 pm Saturday!
No Exceptions! The Show area will remain closed until judging is complete.
6. Show Area: The show area will be closed to all entrants (except show
committee members) beginning at 4:00 pm Saturday, until judging is completed.
7. Due to the number of people who walk through the show, it is advisable
for local entrants to register their fish as early as possible on Friday.
This will alleviate any “getting in the way” trouble for entrants
and viewers. GPASI members are urged to have their fish set up before
noon on Saturday.
8. The registration fee must be paid at the time of registration and will
follow this schedule:
$1.50 US per entry for 1 - 20 entries.
$30.00 US maximum charge for 20 or more entries.
You can only register under this fee schedule once.
There is no entry fee for the Junior Class entries (under 16 years of
age).
9. All entries must be on the show premises. No Exceptions.
10. No hybrids are permitted in any Classes.
General Requirements
1. All entries must remain in place for the duration of the show, which
ends at 4:00 pm on Sunday. Entries will be removed for auction by the
show committee or otherwise with prior authorization of the Show Chair.
The fish cannot be removed prior to the judge’s evaluation of the
fish.
2. The show committee reserves the right to remove or require the removal
of any entry because of a dead fish, leaking tank, or other malfunctioning
equipment.
3. Although show committee personnel will be stationed in the show area
at all times, neither GPASI nor the Comfort Inn will be responsible for
loss or damage to fish or equipment. The public is encouraged to attend
the show; therefore, ALL ENTRANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COVER THEIR TANKS AND
BOWLS SECURELY, to keep the fish IN and to keep others OUT.
4. Anything remaining in the show area after 8:00 pm on Sunday will be
removed and become the property of GPASI. (This does not give you an excuse
to abandon your trash!)
Equipment
1. Any size tank may be used as long as it is a flat-sided tank. Standard
drum bowls with flat sides are also acceptable. Any kind of tank may be
used in the Tank Category.
2. Any tank over 20 gallons in any class must be placed on a separate
stand provided by the entrant and must have its own air supply.
3. All tank entries may have air powered filtration and any item necessary
for the contentment of the fish inside the tank or bowl. However, the
judges may penalize or disqualify for not being able to see the fish because
of the items in the tank. The judges must be able to remove any item from
the tank in order to judge the fish. Under no circumstances is gravel
permitted in a tank or bowl within the fish classes. Some type of substrate
is required in the tank classes.
4. ALL TANKS AND BOWLS MUST HAVE SOME TYPE OF SECURE LID.
5. We suggest that tanks and bowls entered in the species classes have
some sort of solid background (e.g., paint, “Contact” paper,
or something else). The sides may also be covered. The color and the kind
of background chosen is your choice.
6. Air will be supplied to within 4 feet of all entries (except free standing
tanks.) Entrants must supply their own valves, tubing, airstones, etc.
ALL AIR LINES MUST BE CONTROLLED BY VALVES. Upon removal of the valve,
please seal the hole with masking tape to prevent the loss of air pressure.
7. Heaters will only be allowed in the Discus and tank classes. It is
the entrant’s responsibility to supply their own heating, lighting,
extension cords, bowls, tanks, and in some instances, stands. One electrical
outlet will be provided for your use (free standing tanks, only.)
8. Treated tap water will be available. Bring your own conditioners! The
tap water will be from the local Water Authority and may contain some
chemicals.
9. A limited supply of drum bowls, valves, airstones, and tubing will
be available for purchase at deliberately outrageous prices on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please plan to bring your own.
10. No spray-type window cleaners of any kind (including “organic”
cleaners) are permitted in the show area. |
