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.

Judging

1. All efforts will be made to see that judging is completed and all entries are marked Saturday evening.

2. No entrant will be permitted in the show area during judging, unless by approval of the show chair.

3. ALL DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL and are not subject to appeal.

Awards

Cash and an award card will be presented to First, Second, and Third place winners in most classes. ($10 for first, $7 for second, and $3 for third.) All cash prizes will be handed out to the winners at the Awards Banquet on Saturday.
Trophies will be given out to winners of the 7 divisions and the five major award categories listed below.

1. A trophy will be awarded to the “Best of Show—Fish” and will be chosen from the seven divisional winners (Killifish, Cichlids, Livebearers, Catfish, Egglayers, Goldfish and Juniors).

2. A “Reserve Best of Show—Fish” will be chosen from all entrants.

3. The “Best of Show—Cichlid” entry will also be awarded an ACA Medallion.

4. One President’s Award will be presented to the entrant who accumulates the most points. Points for this and other awards will be based on the following system:

Each Best Of Show = 6 Points
Reserve Best of Show = 5 points
Each Divisional = 4 points
Each First Place = 3 Points
Each Second Place = 2 points
Each Third Place = 1 point

5. The “Jack Wilson Memorial” award will be presented to the current GPASI member who accumulates the most points following the preceding system.

6. The “Challenge Trophy” will be presented to the visiting society that accumulates the most points following the preceding scoring system. The first society listed on your registration form will be the only society awarded any challenge points.

7. A FAAS Medallion will be awarded to the first place Junior Class Winner.

NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR NON-PLACING ENTRIES. Ties will be broken by the number of 1st place awards on down until a winner is determined. These procedures will be followed for all pointed awards.awards on down until a winner is determined. These procedures will be followed for all pointed awards.