OPEN SHOW RULES

1. Judging to Y.A.A.S. rules and standards. All exhibits to be shown in slab sided containers. All show tanks to have sufficient airspace above the waterline.

2. Once benched exhibits are not to be removed without the permission of the show steward. When de-benching is announced all exhibitors should remain within the show room until it is established that no exhibits are missing.

3. To assist the public, exhibitors must name their entries.

4. Although Ryedale A.S. will take all possible care of exhibits, and provide access to airpump facilities for use by exhibitors, no responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to same. Non-exhibitors must gain permission from the Show Steward to take photographs (flash photography is prohibited prior to and during judging) within the showing room. Members of the Ryedale Aquarist Society will be present within the showing room at all times.

5. Fish entered in Classes 9 and 39 are to consist of six fish, over four months old, bred by the exhibitor with the date of spawning/birth of the fry and breeding group clearly marked.

6. Fish entered in Classes 10 and 38 must be true pairs.

7. Entries in Class 40 are for juniors only. Entries will only be accepted if the junior, age limit 16, in whose name these fish are benched, is present on the day.

8. Classes 22 and 23 follow the current killie showing guide as laid down by the Y.A.A.S. Judges and Standards Committee..

The venue operates a strict NO SMOKING or CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL policy.

There is ample FREE PARKING around the venue. Refreshments will be available at the venue.

Further details can be obtained from
David Marshall Tel: 01751 472715
or visit our web site at www.ryedaleaquaristsociety.co.uk