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ATSC Shell Show
Categories
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1. One Major Family
All shells from one of the following families:
Muricidae, Conidae, Pectinidae,
Cypraeidae or Volutidae.
2. One Minor Family
All shells from any family not
mentioned in Category #1.
3. One Genus
All shells in the same
genus, e.g., Morum, Strombus, Nautilus, etc.
4. One Species
All shells of one
species showing variation in color, form, growth, etc.
5. One Locality
All shells from one
limited area, e.g., one bay, one island, one beach, etc.
6. One Geographical Area
All shells from one geographical
area, e.g., Florida, Bahamas,
Mediteranean, etc.
7. Self Collected Single Specimen One outstanding
self-collected shell displayed by itself.
May be displayed in an unusual manner. (See self-collected rule #8)
8. Single Specimen - Any Manner
One outstanding shell displayed
by itself and obtained in
any manner. May be displayed in an unusual manner.
9. General Collection
An exhibit of miscellaneous shells
usually, but not necessarily worldwide.
10. Educational Exhibit Exhibit of
shells, the prime object of which is to teach. Aquariums with
live mollusks, habitat groups, shells cut to show structure, animal models, etc. Exhibit
must
include information over and above data labeling in order to qualify for this category.
11. Self Collected All shells must be
collected in their natural habitat by the exhibitor
(See Rule No. 8).
12. Fossil Shells
Exhibit of fossil shells
that may be from one location, one family,
one time period, etc.
13. Junior Exhibit
All shells in this exhibit
must be collected, arranged and labled by
the exhibitor.
A. Exhibit
by student through 12 years of age.
B. Exhibit by student 13 through 17 years of
age.
14. Land and/or Fresh Water Shells
15. Specialized
A display of unusual specimens such as
albinos, freaks, miniatures, etc.
16. Beginning Collector First
Time Scientific Exhibitor in a Shell Show.
17. Sea Life Exhibit
An exhibit of matter
associated with shells i.e., sea life other than mollusk:
Can be sea beans, coral, starfish, crabs, etc.
18. Un-described
Species
Shells in your
collection that no one can identify.
19. Shoreline
Anything collected intertidally (including non-molluscan).
20. Non-Competitive
Interesting and attractive
exhibits not entered in competition and not
qualifying in competitive classes are always encouraged and welcome. Dealers/Commercial/
Professionals are
encouraged to exhibit in this category. We would love to see some of the
things you are hiding from us!
21. Masters Award
An exhibit which has
already received a major "broad category" award.
It should retain its original winning format and content and not be changed by more than
10%.
You can receive the Master’s Award only once on this exhibit.
NOTE: EXHIBITS
IN THIS CATEGORY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OTHER AWARD AT THE SHOW.
Be sure to note changes in the guidelines for
this Award under Awards. as of
May
15, 2004
.
22. Shell Arts and Crafts
All
entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
A.
Jewelry and personal accessories such as purses, belts, hairclips, etc.
B.
Pictures constructed of shells, sea life and/or natural materials.
C. Pictures (Paintings, sketches of mollusks, or sea
life)
D. Shell Mirrors
E. Floral Arrangements over 6 inches tall
F. Floral Arrangements under 6 inches tall.
G. Decorative Arrangements/Centerpieces, Wreaths,etc.
H. Holiday Motif - any holiday, Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, etc.
I.
Anything carrying out the theme of "Treasures of
the Sea".
J.
Shell trays, boxes, valentines
K. Novelties (Animals, caricatures, dolls, etc.)
L. Needlework: Embroidery, crewel, cross
stitch, quilting, etc.
M. Miscellaneous: Not covered by any of the above.
N. Photography: Prints of mollusks and/or sea life
taken by the exhibitor.
Framed area limited to 2 feet by 4 feet.
23. Shell Arts and
Crafts - Collectibles and Antiques Not the work of the exhibitor,
but must be the property of the exhibitor
A.
Jewelry and personal accessories
B.
Pictures made of shells and/or sea life.
C.
Pictures and Drawings of shells or sea life
D.
Mermaids
E. Miscellaneous