Show Rules and Conditions

The British Alpaca Futurity 2011 judged show classes will be run under BAS Show Rules in place at the time of the show, with the following exceptions:

1. All entries must be sired by one of the nominated males, or entered under the sire nomination waiver, with a maximum of three entries per class per exhibitor per nominated male. 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 per nominated male. Such decisions will be advised and the exhibitor allowed to withdrawn the alpaca of their choice. In this instance entry fees will be refunded as appropriate
2. Huacaya and Suri Halter Classes are offered and judged based on colour with Colour Champion and Reserve awards only
3. Huacaya and Suri Halter Classes, in Junior, Intermediate and Adult age ranges
4. Classes up to 5 entries rosettes and prize money awarded to 3 places. Classes of 6–7 entries rosettes and prize money awarded to 4 places, classes of 8–9 entries rosettes and prize money awarded to 5 places and 10 and over entries receive rosettes and prize money to 6 places. Sashes awarded for Colour Champions and Reserves, Judge’s Choice, Futurity Champion Herd Sire and Most Successful Breeder in three categories
5. The Most Successful Breeder awards and the Futurity Champion Herd Sire awards will be made at the end of the Celebration Dinner on Saturday 12th March 2011
6. Only alpacas entered into show classes or the Select Auction will be permitted in the penning area
7. The Sire of each placed entry and prize winner will receive prize money equivalent to 10% of his progeny winnings
8. Please note the handler’s dress code will be black trousers with white shirt. No white overcoats or training shoes (Trainers) will be allowed in the judging ring
9. 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.’ Any disputes arising and not notified in such manner will be disregarded
10. Exhibitors wishing to withdraw alpacas previously entered into a class following commencement of judging on Friday 11th March 2011 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
11. Would exhibitors kindly note that alpacas cannot be removed from the venue until 17:00 hours on Saturday afternoon or not prior to the close of judging whichever is the later

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