1.
Fish should be entered for the show prior to 5:00 PM on the Friday night prior
to judging on Saturday. Plans for late entry of fish must be confirmed
with the Show Chairman or designate, prior to the show. The Show Chairman will
retain the right to deny entry to the show due to late registration. Pre-registration
should be sent to Peter Ponzio at 847-726-0933, to ensure that tanks are available
for the show.
2. Fish
will be housed in show tanks according to the discretion of the Show Chairman.
If it is determined that the fish load in any one tank is too great, the Show
Chairman will arrange to have fish transferred to another aquarium.
3.
Benching of fish (fish classification) will be done by the Show Chairman
or designate. The owner of the fish may consult with the Show Chairman on fish
benching, but the decision of final fish placement is at the discretion of the
Show Chairman.
4. The following categories of
goldfish will be recognized:
Description
Under 3" / Over 3" Single Tail Fantail/Ryukin Oranda
Top-View Ranchu Side-View Ranchu Eyefish Other
5.
The following major awards are presented at the show: Grand Champion Reserve
Grand Champion Baby Grand Champion Reserve Baby Grand Champion Glowaty
Award Parsonson
Award Judge's Award Show Chairman's Award
6.
All fish must be in good health, with no outward signs of disease present.
The Show Chairman or designate will inspect fish prior to entry, and will consult
with the owner if fish are deemed to have active signs of disease.
7.
Water quality will be monitored by the MPKS water quality team. The Norm
Meck method of water quality will be used.
8.
Oxygen and change water will be available for taking fish home. It is the
responsibility of the show entrants to provide for adequate packaging materials
for fish to be taken home.
9.
Fish should not be fed for a period of three to four days prior to the
show.
10. An entry
fee of $5 per fish will be required for the show. This fee may change from
time to time as the MPKS chooses.
11.
Trophy sponsorships are available for interested parties. Any person interested
in sponsoring a trophy for the show should contact Jim Castillo at 773-612-0928;
Peter Ponzio at 847-726-0933; or Bay Bateman at 630-325-6351.
12.
The Judge's decision on the final standings
for fish or the awarding of prizes is final.
Midwest
Pond & Koi Society P.O. Box 1251 • North Riverside, IL 60546 • 312–409–2081
