Show Information
BAA (Budgerigar Association of America)
TSBS (Tri-State Budgerigar Society)
Introduction
This show is only open to the parakeet species Melopsittacus undulates. Native to Australia and bred for both pet and exhibition purposes, they are known as budgerigars, budgies, English parakeets, American parakeets, and shell parakeets, to name a few.
Two separate categories of birds will be judged. One is for owner bred and banded exhibition budgerigars with five divisions of classes, as listed in the provided BAA Schedule of Classes. These birds will ultimately vie for Best in Show (BIS) awards and Best of Variety Challenge Certificates (CC). The second category has two divisions for pets with no requirements for birds to be banded or bred by the exhibitor. The larger exhibition (English) budgies as well as the smaller common birds, referred to as parakeets (American), can be entered in this open pet category.
Each bird may be entered in only one category, division and class. Birds entered incorrectly risk being disqualified. Every attempt will be made to correct errors before the correct class is judged. Ask for assistance if unsure of how or where to enter birds. Exhibitors may not enter a division below what they are qualified for. If entering a higher division, you must remain at that level for future shows. Show committee reserves the right to check band numbers or refuse exhibits considered detrimental to the show.
Checking In and Checking Out
Show personnel (stewards) must check birds in and out. Only the judge or stewards may handle exhibits, go behind the staging or come up to the bench during judging. Pet divisions are judged first and given their awards. Owners may then request their pet birds and leave the premises if they wish. All BAA birds must remain in the show until after all levels of judging are complete. Birds not on the final bench may be checked out immediately after judging by presenting a steward with your yellow copy of the entry form. For security reasons, identification may be asked for.
Exhibitors with birds on the final bench winning BAA Divisions, BIS, and CCs must allow birds to remain on the staging for viewing and photographs, for no less than 15 minutes. This is for the enjoyment of all present and in consideration of the show personnel that have not had a chance to watch the judging as it took place.
Entry Guidelines BAA Divisions - for all exhibitor bred and banded birds There are five levels - Junior, Novice, Intermediate, Champion, and At Risk Mutation (ARM)
Note: At Risk Mutation Division (ARM) - Sections 30 - 40
This division, comprised of varieties and colors considered rare, will be the first BAA division judged following pet birds. These birds are shown together even though the exhibitors may be from any of the other four divisions. ARM birds are ranked for placement without regard to exhibitor status. Winners are compared later to the best birds in the exhibitor's respective division for possible placement there and the BIS bench.
TSBS Divisions - for pets; banded or not; owner bred or not A) Pet - Large Exhibition Type (English)
BAA criteria is used to judge English budgies. The best ten birds are ranked based solely on show quality appearance; not pet appeal.
B) Pet - Small Pet Type (American)
Friendlier, more-creative criteria is used to award certificates based on pet appeal; not show quality. Examples are Most Colorful, Most Acrobatic, Friendliest, Best Talker, etc.
You may enter a bird into either pet division; depending on what type of award you are trying to win. Keep in mind, a small type pet will not fairly compete against the larger exhibition birds in A; a large exhibition type would not have an advantage in B. Birds with clipped wings or multiple throat spots may be shown but this may result in a lower ranking in A. Children entering A may be disappointed if they place low or not at all.
Rules Apply to all birds unless exceptions are noted:
• Entry Period: All birds must be entered in the show between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Entries close at 10:00 AM and the judging will begin promptly, beginning with the pet birds.
• Fee: Exhibitor pays a $2.00 entry fee per bird, per division; maximum of $20, as there is no fee beyond ten birds in each division.
• Cages: BAA - Only one bird per standard show cage will be allowed; no marks, names, toys, seed or water cups on or in cage; seed allowed on cage bottom. TSBS - Any cage is fine (smaller preferred); no more than two birds in a cage and they must be entered in the same division; no names visible; toys, seed or water cups allowed.
• Birds: Must be bred by the exhibitor, wearing closed bands traceable to that exhibitor. TSBS - does not apply to pet birds.
• Classes: Birds must be entered according to the current BAA Schedule of Classes provided. Birds entered in a "young" class must wear a 2010 band. TSBS - does not apply to pet birds.
• Entry Form: Two part form must be completely filled out.
o Name, address, band code, division, section, class and bird's description must be given.
o Show Secretary will issue numbered division show tags.
o Complete your show tags with name, address, band code, section, class and bird's description.
o Hang tag for matching bird on left of horizontal cage bar.
o Stewards will check form, tags and birds; give exhibitor yellow copy of entry form and then stage your birds.
TSBS - Exhibitors need not fill in portions for band code, section, class or bird's description.
• Judging: The judge ranks each division's birds starting with class, then section and on to top ten; can be up to thirteen birds. BAA format calls for the division winners to have a first place known as Best, and a Best Opposite Sex, Best Young and Best Opposite Sex Young, provided that birds to fill those positions were entered. All Division winners will be compared for possible placement on the Best in Show bench, which follows the same format. TSBS - For Pet Division A, entered birds are ranked 1st up to 10th; does not apply to Pet Division B
• Variety Awards: CC winners will be determined as Divisions are judged and at Best in Show selection; certain criteria must be met.
Responsibility Waiver
Entry and payment constitutes acceptance of all show rules. TSBS and its members accept no liability or responsibility for loss or damage to exhibited birds, property or for injuries to any members, exhibitors, vendors or guests either at, or enroute to or from, this show or any meeting or function of the club.