PPGA Club News

1. All entries must be registered by 3:00 PM on SAT. SATURDAY March 29th AT 3:00PM. Please submit a duplicate copy of the completed entry form with your entries (entry forms are available on the official IFGA website)
   2. Judging will start promptly at 3:15PM on SAT. MARCH 29th, 2014. All IFGA entries will be judged by current IFGA standards. NOTE: There are new IFGA Veil Class Standards! Please refer to the IFGA Judging book or website for details.
   3. Lighting will be overhead fluorescent with assisted side floodlighting.
   4. Every precaution will be taken to prevent loss of fish or theft, etc. The host club and hotel shall not be held responsible for any personal injuries or damages / losses incurred before, during or after the show. Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for loss. Fish room will be locked at times when not occupied.
   5. Fish may not be removed from the show area prior to the scheduled de-benching without permission, at which time a member of the host club will return the fish to the exhibitor. In special circumstances, arrangements can be made with the show chairman.
   6. Exhibitor will determine class of competition in which entry is to be exhibited. Assistance will be available if needed at the time of registration.
   7. All entries improperly classified will be disqualified.
   8. All entries must have been born and raised in the exhibitor's tanks.
   9. Plants or decorative items will not be allowed with any entries.
   10. Entry fees must be prepaid.
   11. Exhibitors must supply sufficient bags & "filled out" mailing labels for return shipment.
   12. Dead fish will not be returned to the exhibitor unless specially requested
   12. The auction will be a standard verbal auction. Entries to be auctioned must be clearly noted on entry form. It is preferred that females of the same strain are included with all males and males are included with females to be auctioned. Additional trios may be sent to be placed in the auction and should be clearly marked with the breeders name, strain and age of fish. PPGA will retain 50% of the sale of all auctioned fish. Any fish not receiving an opening bid will be retained by PPGA.

ENTRIES

SINGLE ENTRIES
Single female or male exhibited in 1/2 gallon plastic containers, 3/4 filled with water. One female may be included with male entry, but only the male will be judged. Containers will be furnished by the host club.

TANK ENTRIES
Two matched males exhibited in 1-1/2 gallon containers. One female may be included with entry, but only the males will be judged.

BREEDER MALES

Five matched males exhibited in 2 ½ gallon containers. Two females may be included, but only the males will be judged.

BREEDER FEMALES
Three matched females exhibited in 2 ½ gallon containers.

JUNIOR CLASS
The Junior Class is open to anyone under the age of 16 years of age that has raised his/her own fish, Only points acquired in the Junior Class will count toward the Junior Class Championship Award.

NOVICE CLASS
The Novice Class is open to anyone over 16 years of age who has never won a IFGA annual award, Only points acquired in the Novice Class will count toward the Novice Championship Award.