Events

NORTHERN GOLDFISH
& PONDKEEPERS
SOCIETY

ANNUAL OPEN SHOW 2009

To be held at

St Matthews Church Hall,
Chester Road,
Stretford, Manchester M32 8HF

Show Schedule and Entry Form

Benching 9.00am to 11.00am
Judging 11.00am to 3.00pm
Show open to public 3.00pm to 5.00pm

SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER

Northern Goldfish 2009 Open Show List of Classes

Class 1 Common Goldfish (under 3")
Class 2 Common Goldfish (over 3")
Class 3 Comet (under 3")
Class 4 Comet (over 3")
Class 5 Bristol Shubunkin (under 3")
Class 6 Bristol Shubunkin (over 3")
Class 7 London Shubunkin (under 3")
Class 8 London Shubunkin (over 3")
Class 9 Calico Veiltail
Class 10 Metallic Veiltail
Class 11 Moor
Class 12 Oranda
Class 13 Lionhead
Class 14 Calico Fantail
Class 15 Metallic Fantail
Class 16 Celestial
Class 17 Bubble - Eye
Class 18 Pom - Pon
Class 19 Pearlscale
Class 20 Ranchu
Class 21 Jikin
Class 22 A.O.V. Goldfish
Class 23 Breeders Class : team of four Bristol Shubunkins bred 2009
Class 24 Breeders Class : team of four Veiltails bred 2009
Class 25 Breeders Class : team of four Moors bred 2009
Class 26 Breeders Class : team of four Fantails bred 2009
Class 27 Breeders Class : team of four Lionheads bred 2009
Class 28 Breeders Class : team of four Common Goldfish bred 2009
Class 29 Breeders Class : team of four Comets bred 2009
Class 30 Breeders Class : team of four Orandas bred 2009
Class 31 Breeders Class : team of four Celestials bred 2009
Class 32 Breeders Class : team of four Bubble - Eyes bred 2009
Class 33 Breeders Class : team of four Pom - Pons bred 2009
Class 34 Breeders Class : team of four London Shubunkins bred 2009
Class 35 Breeders Class : team of four Pearlscales bred 2009
Class 36 Breeders Class : team of four Ranchu bred 2009
Class 37 Breeders Class : team of four Jikin bred 2009
Class 38 Breeders Class : team of four A.O.V. New Variety Goldfish bred 2009
Class 39 Breeders Class : single fish Common Goldfish bred 2009
Class 40 Breeders Class : single fish Comet bred 2009
Class 41 Breeders Class : single fish Bristol Shubunkin bred 2009
Class 42 Breeders Class : single fish London Shubunkin bred 2009
Class 43 Breeders Class : single fish Calico Veiltail bred 2009
Class 44 Breeders Class : single fish Metallic Veiltail bred 2009
Class 45 Breeders Class : single fish Moor bred 2009
Class 46 Breeders Class : single fish Oranda bred 2009
Class 47 Breeders Class : single fish Lionhead bred 2009
Class 48 Breeders Class : single fish Calico Fantail bred 2009
Class 49 Breeders Class : single fish Metallic Fantail bred 2009
Class 50 Breeders Class : single fish Celestial bred 2009
Class 51 Breeders Class : single fish Bubble - Eye bred 2009
Class 52 Breeders Class : single fish Pom - Pon bred 2009
Class 53 Breeders Class : single fish Pearlscale 2009
Class 54 Breeders Class : single fish Ranchu bred 2009
Class 55 Breeders Class : single fish Jikin bred 2009
Class 56 Breeders Class : AOV single fish single tail bred 2009
Class 57 Breeders Class : AOV single fish Twin Tail with dorsal bred 2009
Class 58 Breeders Class : AOV single fish Twin Tail without dorsal bred 2009
Class 59 European Pondfish
Class 60 Non European Pondfish
Class 61 Matched Pair Single Tail
Class 62 Matched Pair Twin Tail
Class 63 Novice Class
Class 64 Best fish judged on colour only ( Nacreous )
Class 65 Best fish judged on colour only (Red) Sponsored by Aquarium Home Services
Class 66 Best fish judged on colour only (Lemon) Sponsored by Aquarium Home Services
Class 67 Best fish judged on colour only ( Black) Sponsored by Aquarium Home Services
Class 68 Best fish judged on colour only ( Variegated metallic) Sponsored by A. H. S.

Rules And Regulations

1	All entries must be addressed to Mr. J. D. Roberts, ..................................................25, Mold Road Estate, .......................................................Gwersyllt, ...................................................... Wrexham. ...................................................... LL11 4AA ................................................... ..Tel. 01978 721 492
2	All entries must be submitted by Saturday 12th September 2009.
3	An entrance fee of 75p per entry and a stamped addressed envelope must accompany each completed entry form. Cheques payable to N.G.P.S.
4	Each paid up exhibitor will be allowed free entrance to the show all accompanying individuals and other visitors must pay on the door to gain entry.
5	Tanks and water are provided for all exhibitors, all water will be treated with conditioner. Exhibitors may provide their own water at the discretion of the show manager.
6	All classes are for single fish unless otherwise stated.
7	Exhibitors in the breeder's classes must have bred the exhibit in 2009.
8	Entry to the Novice Class is limited to exhibitors who have not won a first prize at any Open Show.
9	Exhibitors may enter as many fish as they wish. The limit on entries in the breeders classes has been removed
10	At the discretion of the Committee a sub-class or classes may be declared and exhibits moved to them. Any variety represented by more than three exhibits in Classes 22, 38, 55,56 and 57 will have a sub class formed for that variety.
11	Exhibitors in Classes 22, 38, 56, 57 and 58 must state the variety / varieties being entered in the 'Variety' column of the entry form
12	Any exhibitor entering a self black coloured entry of any variety should state this in the 'Variety' column of the entry form, so that a light background may be provided. Entries in the Moor classes will automatically be so provided.
13	Every possible care will be taken with the exhibits but no responsibility can be taken for any mishap or accident howsoever caused
14	No exhibitor must remove any exhibit without the express permission of the Committee.
15	Any fish entered in classes 59 and 60 subject to a Defra licence must have the licence to hand and available for inspection.
16	The Judges decision is final. All judging will be to Nationwide Standards.
17	Please note that our new insurance policy requires that all exhibitors be members of the Society, therefore if you are not already a member of Northern Goldfish a portion of your entry fee will be used to enrol you as a member until 20th September 2009. If you require a longer membership please see any of the Society's officials. (Alternatively you may arrange your own public liability insurance - in this case please bring documentary evidence of your cover.)
18	Your signed entry form indicates your acceptance of these rules and regulations.

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THE NORTHERN GOLDFISH AND PONDKEEPERS SOCIETY

The Northern Goldfish and Pondkeepers Society (NGPS) was founded in 1959. It caters for people who are interested in keeping and breeding all forms of fancy Goldfish. The Society is proud of it's northern roots but membership now covers all of the country and abroad, members are welcome from all areas. The NGPS is one of the country's top specialist fish societies and membership is essential for all those seriously interested in Goldfish.

Meetings are held at 8pm on the evening of the second Tuesday in every month at the Church Inn, Church Lane, Prestwich in Manchester. All aspects of Goldfish history, husbandry, breeding and showing are covered, live fish are often featured, visiting speakers attend and society visits are arranged in a friendly, informed atmosphere. Members have access to rare goldfish varieties that just can't be bought in the shops. The Society has extensive contacts with breeders and institutions nationally and internationally, especially in the far east and uniquely holds in Britain part of the Chinese National Goldfish Collection. Occasional foreign 'Goldfish' holidays are arranged for members, the last were to Hong Kong and Japan in the spring of 2004 and Singapore in the summer of 2007.

There is no requirement to attend the meetings, though this is undoubtedly the way to
get maximum benefit from membership, and all meetings minutes along with articles
and features are included in the monthly Newsletter sent to all members. An annual open show is held every year in Manchester on the second to last Saturday in September.

Membership of the NGPS is only £12.50 single or £15.50 family per year (April to April), which includes delivery of the much respected Newsletter, and a charge of £1.00 per person attending is made at each meeting.

New members, beginners or experts are welcome. For any further details or assistance please contact the Chairman Mr. Sherridan Moores on 0161 969 7567.

NORTHERN GOLDFISH
& PONDKEEPERS
SOCIETY

Annual Open Show 2009. Entry Form

Please complete both entry forms and one will be sent back to you marked with your tank numbers. Please read the rules and regulations for guidance before completing your entry form. Please leave the 'Tank Numbers' column blank for Show Secretary's use.

CLASS NO.	NO. OF ENTRIES	VARIETY OF GOLDFISH ENTERED	FEE ENC.	TANK NUMBERS





















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NORTHERN GOLDFISH
& PONDKEEPERS
SOCIETY

Annual Open Show 2009. Entry Form

CLASS NO.	NO. OF ENTRIES	VARIETY OF GOLDFISH ENTERED	FEE ENC.	TANK NUMBERS





















			Total

NAME…………………………………………………………………………………

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………….TELEPHONE…………………..