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GATEWAY GUPPY ASSOCIATES IFGA SANCTIONED SHOW
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SHOW SCHEDULE FRIDAY APRIL 30 6:00 PM SETUP (Or earlier if possible) SATURDAY MAY 1 8:00 AM entries open SUNDAY MAY 2 8:00 AM
Showroom opens Public welcome to view auction fish
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Show forms need to indicate whether award cards or plaques are desired. Show forms may be obtained on the IFGA website: www.ifga.org.
No fish will be allowed to be removed from the show bench prior to the scheduled de-benching unless arrangements have been made prior to the show.
SHOW CHAIRPERSONS
John Allen
Jack Mertz
636-294-0922
gupgup@charter.net
SHIPPED ENTRIES
Jack Mertz
44 Lions Head Court
O'Fallon, MO 63368
gupgup@charter.net
Courtesy email prior to shipping is appreciated.
Shipped in entries must be received before 5:00 PM Friday April 30, 2010 or they will not be entered in the show. Entries must include completed entry forms and exhibitor’s phone number. All entries must be prepaid. Sufficient return shipping fare, bags and return labels must be included if fish are to be returned. Minimum size 3” x 10” bags are required to return fish per IFGA rules.
Use the carrier’s "no signature required' option, if available.
SHOW RULES:
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1. All entries must be registered by 2:00 PM local time on Saturday, May 1, 2010. 2. Exhibitor will determine the class of entry. Assistance will be available at the show prior to registration. 3. All entries improperly classified will be disqualified and not judged. 4. Tanks will be furnished; no plants, decorations, or gravel will be allowed to be displayed with the fish. 5. Every precaution will be taken against loss of fish; however, GATEWAY GUPPY ASSOCIATES and the IFGA assume no responsibility for any loss of fish. 6. All entries must be born and raised in the exhibitor’s tanks.
7. Fish will be judged visually
according to IFGA standards. A uniform black background and 8. Judging will be according to IFGA standards and all decisions of the judges will be final. 9. All entry fees must be paid at time of registration. Shipped entries, which are to be returned, must include return postage fees and mailing label, along with bags for returning fish. No entry fees will be refunded after fish are benched. 10. Sale of fish, other than through the auction, is strictly prohibited and may result in forfeiture of points received at show, except during GGA Sunday auction. 11. Fish that are received dead or that die during the show will not be returned. Returning dead fish can contaminate the live fish being returned. 12. The auction will be a standard verbal auction. Entries to be auctioned must be clearly noted on entry form. Females of the same strain must be included with all males and males must be included with all females to be auctioned. No single males or females will be auctioned with out a mate. 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. G.G.A. will retain 50% of the sale of all auctioned fish. Any fish not receiving an opening bid will be retained by GGA. 13. No fish will be removed from the Show bench until 12:00 pm Sunday and only by persons authorized by the Show Chairman. De-benched fish entry numbers will be checked by a GGA representative – no exceptions. |
AWARDS:
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Tanks, Deltas, Females, and
Breeders
Best of show |
ENTRY FEES
| Tanks (2 matched males) | $3.00 |
| Single (1 male or 1 female) | $2.00 |
| Breeders (5 matched males) | $4.00 |
| (3 matched females) | $4.00 |
| Juniors (16 years or younger) | $1.00 |
ENTRIES
Single male and single female entries will be displayed in 1-1/4 quart-sized plastic tanks. A female may be added to the male but will not be judged.
Tank entries consist of two matched males and will be displayed in a 3/4 gallon-sized plastic tank. A female may be added but will not be judged.
Breeder entries consist of 5 matched males or three matched females and will be displayed in a 1-1/4 gallon plastic tank. Two females may be added to the breeder male entry but will not be judged.
Junior class is open to anyone 16 years of age or younger that has raised their own fish.
Novice class is open to anyone who has never won an annual award or placed in the top two of the Novice Class.
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Tank Classes |
Delta Classes |
Veil Classes |
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Red |
Red |
All Color |
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Blue |
Blue |
Novice |
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Green |
Green |
Junior Veil/Sword |
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Black |
Black |
Female Classes |
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Multi |
Multi |
Red |
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AOC |
AOC |
Blue/Green |
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Yellow |
Yellow |
Black |
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Purple |
Purple |
Gold |
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Albino (Red) |
Albino (Red) |
AOC |
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Albino (AOC) |
Albino (AOC) |
Half Black AOC |
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Bronze |
Bronze |
Half Black Red |
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Gold |
Gold |
Bronze |
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Half Black Green |
Half Black Green |
Albino |
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Half Black Red |
Half Black Red |
Novice |
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Half Black Blue |
Half Black Blue |
Junior |
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Half Black Pastel |
Half Black Pastel |
Breeder Classes |
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Half Black AOC |
Half Black AOC |
Males (5 matched) |
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Half Black Yellow |
Half Black Yellow |
Females (3 matched) |
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Half Black Purple |
Half Black Purple |
* Breeder classes all colors combined |
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Red Bicolor |
Red Bicolor |
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Blue/Green Bicolor |
Blue/Green Bicolor |
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AOC Bicolor |
AOC Bicolor |
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Snakeskin Solid |
Snakeskin Solid |
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Snakeskin Variegated |
Snakeskin Variegated |
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Single Swordtail |
Single Swordtail |
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Double Swordtail |
Double Swordtail |
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Novice |
Novice |
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Junior |
Junior |
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