Judges: Hermanus Haryanto (Head Judge), Todd Knight
Stewards: someone Lea Matheson (Head Steward), Jarrod Nielsen, Peter Kann
Show Chair: someone Lea Matheson
Entry Fees
Entry fees for the show will be $3 for Betta Australis club members $5 for non-members (Pairs count as one entry)
Entry deadline
All entries and accompanying show fees must be submitted by no later than Thursday October 10, 2013 contact enquiries@bettaaustralis.com with any questions.
Australian Entries
All Australian entries that cannot bench in their fish in person, may send their fish to the show via mail, courier or QANTAS freight. Entries must arrive between Thursday 17th October and Friday 18th October only. If shipping/dropping fish off, please ensure fish arrive on those days only. Must be before 1pm on the Friday. If you require your fish to be returned after the show, fill in the appropriate section on the entry form. If you wish to sell your entries after the show, fill in the appropriate section on the entry form. Please note there is a 20% commission on all fish sold. For further details, contact enquiries@bettaaustralis.com
International Entries
Arrangements can be made for International entries. Please contact the show chair for further details someone@gmail.com
Please note – International entries cannot be returned, but can be sold. There is a 20% commission on all fish sold.
Eligibility
You must be a member of the IBC (International Betta Congress) to show in Group A: Regular Classes (with the exception of Divisions “F” and “G”) Non IBC members may show in Division F: Wild Type Pairs, Division G: Arts and Crafts (Optional) and Group B: New Breeder Classes.
Prizes
Prizes for the show will be -
GROUP A: Regular Classes
Division A: Halfmoon Singletail
A1. Dark Solid Colour STM
A2. Iridescent Dark Solid Colour STM
A3. Light Solid Colour STM
A4. Bicolour and Patterned STM
A5. Metallic Solid Colour STM (dark and light)
A6. Solid Colour STF
A7. Bicolour and Patterned STF
Division B: Halfmoon Doubletail
B1. Solid Colour DTM
B2. Bicolour and Patterned DTM
B3. Doubletail Female (all colours/patterns)
Division C: Crowntail
C1. Solid Colour CTM
C2. Bicolour and Patterned CTM
C3. Crowntail Female (all colours/patterns)
Division D: Shortfin
D1. Dark Solid Colour Show Plakat STM
D2. Iridescent Dark Solid Colour Show Plakat STM
D3. Light Solid Colour Show Plakat STM
D4. Bicolour and Patterned Show Plakat STM
D5. Metallic Solid Show Plakat STM
D6. Giant Show Plakat STM (TRIAL CLASS)
D7. Solid Colour Show Plakat STF
D8. Bicolour and Patterned Show Plakat STF
D9. Giant Show Plakat STF (TRIAL CLASS)
Division Awards: Best of Variety Male – Trophy & Certificate + Sponsor gift
Best of Variety Female – Trophy & Certificate + Sponsor gift
Class Awards : First – Certificate
Second – Certificate
Third – Certificate
Division A-D Winners compete for BOS & RBOS
BOS Male - $100 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
RBOS Male - $50 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
BOS Female - $100 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
RBOS Male - $50 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
Division E: Breeders Division
E1. Colour and Form Variations
E2. Form and Finnage
E3. Pairs
Division F: Wild Type Betta Pairs
F1. Bubblenesters – small
F2. Bubblenesters – medium/large
F3. Mouthbrooders – small
F4. Mouthbrooders – medium/large
Division G: Arts and Crafts (Optional)
G1. Photography
G2. Illustration
G3. Crafts
Division H: Temporary Classes
H1. Traditional Plakat Male
H2. Halfmoon Shortfin Male
H3. Doubletail Plakat Male
H4. Female (H1-H3)
Division Awards: Winners from Division E & H compete against Division A – D (according to tail type) for Best of Variety Male and Best of Variety Female
Best of Division (Divisions F & G only) – Trophy & Certificate + Sponsor Gift (Division F & G do not accrue IBC show points)
Class Awards : First – Certificate
Second – Certificate
Third – Certificate
Divisions “F” and “G” are not eligible to compete for BOV, BOS or RBOS
GROUP B: New Breeder Classes
NB1. Singletail Male
NB2. Doubletail Male
NB3. Crowntail Male
NB4. Shortfin Male
NB5. Singletail Female
NB6. Doubletail Female
Class Awards : First – Certificate
Second – Certificate
Third – Certificate
Group B Winners compete for Group B: New Breeder Classes BOS & RBOS
BOS Male - $50 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
BOS Female - $50 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
RBOS Male - $25 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
RBOS Female - $25 Prizemoney, Trophy (Platter), Certificate
Not eligible to compete for BOS and RBOS (Group A)
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Schedule (Times may vary closer to show date, go to www.bettaaustralis.com for up to date details)
Friday 18th October (times to be confirmed) – Benching in
Saturday 19th October (Morning - times to be confirmed) – Benching in
Saturday 19th October (Late morning – afternoon – times to be confirmed) – Judging
Saturday 19th October (5pm approx.) – Trophy Presentation
Saturday 19th October (6pm approx) – Club BBQ
Saturday 19th October (7pm approx) – Hermanus Haryanto talk: Wild Bettas
Sunday 20th October (6am – 12pm) – Betta Show “Public Day” & Caboolture Markets
Sunday 20th October (12pm – 4pm approx) – Bench out
Sales (Details may vary closer to show date. Go to www.bettaaustralis.com for up to date details)
For this show, the IBC has granted Betta Australis permission to sell fish that entrants nominate for sale, rather than the usual end of show auction. During the show, stewards will have a book available to record expressions of interest for fish available for sale. Please note, there will be a 20% commission on all fish sold.
Sale times
After 12pm Sunday 20th October. Pickups between 12 – 2pm Sunday 20th October, or by arrangement.
**The Betta Australis Livebearer Interest Group will be holding a Fancy Guppy show alongside the IBC International Betta Show. Judge and prizes to be announced**
More details as they come to hand.
Hope to see you at the Show!!
Jarrod Nielsen
Secretary, Betta Australis