ABS : Exhibitor of the Year

Rules

1. Junior, Novice, Intermediate, Rare and Champion exhibitors accumulate points as follows:

A. First through tenth in division regardless of number of entries.
B. First through tenth Best in Show regardless of number of entries.

2. Tables A & B indicate points, which will be allotted for each qualifying win. The criteria for the points for division will be the total of number of exhibits in that division. The criteria for the Total Budgerigars in Show will be the total number of budgerigars competing for Best in Show honors. Rare birds placing higher up in the show earn points in their respective divisions, i.e., champion, intermediate, or novice. Points are not compounded between Division and Best in Show.

3. Points Schedule:

Division Points: Table A

Best in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division.

2nd in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 1

3rd in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 2.

4th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 3.

5th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 4.

6th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 5.

7th Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 6.

8th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less 7.

9th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less eight.

10th in Division: 1 point for each budgerigar in the division, less nine.

Division Points: Table B

Best in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS.

2nd in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 1.

3rd in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 2.

4th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 3.

5th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 4.

6th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 5.

7th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 6.

8th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 7.

9th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 8.

10th in Show: 1 point for each budgerigar competing for BIS, less 9.

4. Only an ABS closed banded bird will be eligible to earn Exhibitor of the Year points.

5. To earn Exhibitor of the Year points and to receive Exhibitor of the Year awards, the exhibitor must be a member of ABS in good standing during the year the points are earned and the year the awards are received.

6. The budgerigar must be banded by the breeder/exhibitor in order to compete for this award.

7. SHOW REPORTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SHOW REPORT COORDINATOR BY MARCH 1st OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE SHOW FOR A BREEDER or EXHIBITOR TO EARN POINTS FOR THIS AWARD.  CLUBS WHICH DO NOT SUBMIT THEIR SHOW REPORTS IN TIME TO MEET THE MARCH DEADLINE (ABOVE) WILL CAUSE EXHIBITORS TO FORFEIT ELIGIBLE POINTS.