Show Rules

The British Alpaca Futurity 2009 judged show classes will be run under BAS Show Rules with the following exceptions:

All entries must be sired by one of the nominated males, with a maximum of three entries per class per exhibitor. In the event of classes being oversubscribed, the British Alpaca Futurity reserves the right to reduce entries to a maximum of two entries per class per exhibitor. Such decisions will be advised and the exhibitor allowed to withdraw the alpaca of their choice. In this instance entry fees will be refunded as appropriate
Huacaya and Suri Halter Classes are offered and judged based on colour with Colour Champion and Reserve awards only
Huacaya and Suri Halter Classes, in Junior, Intermediate and Adult age ranges
Classes up to 10 entries rosettes and prize money awarded to 3 places.
Classes of 10 entries and over rosettes and prize money awarded to 5 places.
Sashes awarded for Colour Champion and Reserve, Junior Herd Sire Champion and Futurity Champion Herd Sire and Most Successful Small Breeder
There will be no Supreme Champion award. Junior Herd Sire Champion, Most Successful Small Breeder Prize and Futurity Champion awards will be made at the end of the Celebration Dinner on Saturday 28th February
Only alpacas entered into show classes will be permitted in the penning
The Sire of each placed entry and prize winner will receive prize money equivalent to 10% of its progeny winnings
Please note handler’s dress code is black trousers with white shirt. No white overcoats or training shoes (Trainers) will be allowed in the judging ring
Would exhibitors please note that any disputes arising from the judging must be notified to the Chief Steward or Show Secretary within the time and manner indicated within the BAS show rules manual section ‘The Judge, item No 14 (Fifth Edition Nov 2007)’. Any disputes arising and not notified in such manner will be disregarded
Exhibitors wishing to withdraw alpacas previously entered into a class following commencement of judging on Friday 27th February may only do so for veterinary or welfare reasons and must be approved by the Chief Steward. Withdrawals for any other reason or without the Chief Steward’s permission will render ALL of the exhibitor’s entries invalid, prize money will be withdrawn and placings removed from sire’s winnings

Prize Money

1st in Class: £100;
2nd in class: £50;
3rd in class: £25;
4th in class: £15;
5th in class: £5

Colour Champion: £150;
Reserve Colour Champion: £75

Futurity Show Champion: 10% of all progeny winnings with a guaranteed minimum of £500

Junior Herd Sire Champion: 10% of all progeny winnings with a guaranteed minimum of £250

Most Successful Small Breeder Prize: £250

All nominated sires receive 10% of their progeny winnings

Age Groups

All ages as on 27th February 2009.

Junior: 6 to <12 months;
Intermediate: 12 to <24 months
Adult: 24 to <48 months

Show Class Numbering

Huacaya Class No	Suri Class No	Colour	Age Group	Gender
100	200	Grey	Junior	Female
101	201	Grey	Intermediate	Female
102	202	Grey	Adult	Female
103	203	Champion Grey Female
104	204	Grey	Junior	Male
105	205	Grey	Intermediate	Male
106	206	Grey	Adult	Male
107	207	Champion Grey Male
108	208	Black	Junior	Female
109	209	Black	Intermediate	Female
110	210	Black	Adult	Female
111	211	Champion Black Female
112	212	Black	Junior	Male
113	213	Black	Intermediate	Male
114	214	Black	Adult	Male
115	215	Champion Black Male
116	216	Brown	Junior	Female
117	217	Brown	Intermediate	Female
118	218	Brown	Adult	Female
119	219	Champion Brown Female
120	220	Brown	Junior	Male
121	221	Brown	Intermediate	Male
122	222	Brown	Adult	Male
123	223	Champion Brown Male
124	224	Fawn	Junior	Female
125	225	Fawn	Intermediate	Female
126	226	Fawn	Adult	Female
127	227	Champion Fawn Female
128	228	Fawn	Junior	Male
129	229	Fawn	Intermediate	Male
130	230	Fawn	Adult	Male
131	231	Champion Fawn Male
132	232	White	Junior	Female
133	233	White	Intermediate	Female
134	234	White	Adult	Female
135	235	Champion White Female
136	236	Fawn	Junior	Male
137	237	White	Intermediate	Male
138	238	White	Adult	Male
139	239	Champion White Male

Breeder’s Promotional Pens

Public access will be allowed in the alpaca penning area. However, in the likely event that space becomes limited, priority for public access will be given to Breeder’s Promotional Pens and Sponsor’s Pens.

A limited number of breeder’s promotional pens will be offered to those exhibitors wishing to set up a farm promotion area within their penning space. Such additional space will be limited to one extra 2.5m × 2.5m pen at a cost of £250 plus VAT. Access will be limited to one side of the penning, with another side available for alpaca access on walkways to the show ring. Some space will have been reserved as part of the Silver Sponsorship packages.

Available space is limited at this venue so early application is recommended for those wishing to take this opportunity. The application form is available within the forms section of this booklet.

Breeders will also be able to leave their farm promotional material free of charge within the specially designated area for alpaca breeders’ information situated on the main floor outside the penning area.

Breeder’s Farm or Trade Banners

Breeders exhibiting alpacas will be allowed to hang their banners on the penning hurdles, if such space is available to them, as part of their alpaca entry fees.

For other trades and all alpaca breeders, whether entering alpacas in the show classes or not, space will be available to hang farm banners on the rear wall of the venue at a cost per banner of £l50 plus VAT. Such banners will need to be made available in advance of the event and will be hung by the venue contractors. Breeders will not be allowed to hang their own banners or have them hung once the Futurity opens on 27th February. Positioning of such banners will be determined by the Futurity group and no guarantee is given or implied that they will be positioned in accordance with a breeder’s penning space.

Please note that banners will need to be lodged with the Futurity on or before Thursday 26th February.

Space booking form is available within the forms section.