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NIGFAS SCHEDULE REGULATIONS REVISED EDITION 2018

Revised 2018 – please note amendments

All classes will be judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual ( 3rd Edition 2015)

All exhibits to be assembled at the show unless otherwise stated

All exhibits must be the unaided work of the named competitor/s

All exhibits will be staged on tabling approximately 72cms. from the floor unless otherwise stated

All stated measurements are approximate

All staging will be painted/covered DOVE GREY unless otherwise stated

Nothing may be attached to any background provided

Competitors may use their own background unless otherwise stated

All exhibits must be staged within the allocated space

The use of aerosol sprays within the competition venue is prohibited

A competitor is permitted only one entry per class

At the end of staging time competitors must leave the hall immediately, when requested to do so

Comment cards and Competitor Name Cards must not be removed or tampered with before the Show closes

The decision of the Judge/s is final

Any complaint by a competitor must be handed to the Competition Secretary IN WRITING before the end of staging

Disclaimer. Neither NIGFAS nor the owners of the property can accept any liability whatsoever for loss or damage sustained by any competitor. All exhibits and property are at the Competitor's own risk

A competitor who has won TWO 1st prizes in NIGFAS Novice classes is ineligible to enter the Novice section

A competitor who has won THREE 1st prizes in NIGFAS Intermediate classes is ineligible to enter the Intermediate section

A competitor who has won ONE 1st prize in a NIGFAS Intermediate class is ineligible to enter the Novice class

A competitor who has won ONE 1st prize in a NIGFAS Open class is ineligible to enter either Novice or Intermediate classes

Revised 2018 – please note amendments

Photographs are not to be published on social media etc., until after the competition event has ended and only with the permission of the competitor.

CLARIFICATION
for NIGFAS Members and AOIFA Members Regarding Entering Competitions

This Post is in regards to the AOIFA National Competitions advertised on the NIGFAS Facebook Page and NIGFAS Website Page.

For a NIGFAS Member to Enter into the AOIFA National Competitions you must be an Independent AOIFA Member.
To do this you will have to go on to the AOIFA Website page and contact the AOIFA Secretary. She will then tell you how the process works and the cost involved.

For AOIFA Members that wish to enter NIGFAS Competitions you must also be a member of a NIGFAS Club or become an Independent member of NIGFAS by contacting the NIGFAS Secretary. The information can be found on the NIGFAS Website and he will let you know how the process works and the cost involved.

With Regards the AOIFA Flower Festival we have had confirmation from the AOIFA Secretary that they would more than welcome any club who would wish to Exhibit at the Flower Festival and the Pro Forma Form is already on both the NIGFAS Facebook and Website pages