Rules of The sandy show

1. This is an Amateur show. “Professional “is defined as somebody who earns more than 50% of their income
  from the appropriate activity.

2. The show will be conducted in accordance with the Association rules and RHS handbook. The show will be
  under the management of the show’s committee and the judges’ decision is final.

3. All exhibits to be shown on exhibitor’s own trays, plates, dishes etc for which no points will be awarded.
  In section H, plates and doilies will be supplied by the Association. Cleanliness of containers may be
  judged in section I.

4. Section A Class 4. In this instance, a novice is a person who has not previously won a first prize for
  exhibiting vegetables in any show.

5. Section C Class 49 & Section G Class 101 & Section EClass 82. In these classes novice is a person
  who has not previously won a first prize in the mentioned class.

6. All exhibits, personal property, etc. will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Committee will not be
  liable for any loss or damage due to any cause whatsoever.

7. The fee for each entry is 30p, except in the Young Persons’ category (Section L) where the fee for each
  entry is 15p.

8. The exhibits must be strictly according to schedule and failure here may be disqualified by the judge.

9. The judges are at liberty to withhold prizes for want of competition or lack of merit.

10. The public are only admitted after judging has finished.

11. ALL PRODUCE WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE SOLD UNLESS
  THE EXHIBITOR STATES TO THE CONTRARY ON THE ENTRY FORM. THE COMMITTEE WILL
  MAKE AN APPROPRIATE NOTE ON THE ENTRY CARDS OF THOSE EXHIBITS OFFERED FOR SALE.

12. No exhibit may be removed from the hall before 3pm on Sunday 21st August, unless prior permission of
  the committee has been obtained at time of entry.

13. All produce must be cleaned and washed before entering the hall, although minor dressing of produce is
  permitted at time of staging. Exhibits in sections F & G must be completed in the period between the
  current and preceding show.

14. Prizes will be awarded on the understanding that the exhibit has been grown or made by that exhibitor,
  or has been in his possession for at least three months.

15. All cards for exhibiting must be collected from the Show Secretary on arrival at the show.
  ALL EXHIBITORS MUST REPORT TO THE STEWARDS.

16. All exhibits must be staged either on Friday evening 20th August between 6.00pm and 8.30pm or on
  Saturday 21st August between 7.00am and 10.00am at which time the hall will be closed for judging. At
  least one steward/official will be present throughout the period of the show.

17. Only appointed officials may be present during judging and the judge may not exhibit in the section
  he/she judges. Committee and stewards are allowed to exhibit in any section. Under no circumstances
  may any steward reveal the identity of any exhibitor to any judge prior to the completion of judging.

18. Main prizes will be awarded at 3pm Sunday 22nd August. Other prizes may be collected from the
  Treasurer after 1.00pm on that day.

19. All cups are perpetual trophies and will be held by the winners until the last day of July of the following
  year at which time they should be returned to the Association. All cups are insured by the Association.

20. In the event of a tie for a cup, the exhibitor with the greatest number of first prizes in the show will be
  awarded the cup.

21. There is no limitation on the number of entries entered or prizes won by an exhibitor.

22. Any clarification of these rules will be given by the committee on request.

23. All entry forms must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 18th August 2011
  LATE ENTRIES WILL BE NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES