RULES OF THE 2006 ATSC SHOW           [Return to Rules & Entry Form Index Page]

1. Exhibits MUST be the property of exhibitor. No exceptions.

2. Entry blanks must be in the hands of the Shell Show Chairman on or before January 8, 2006.
Entry may not be given verbally, it must be confirmed in writing and signed by the exhibitor before
exhibit is set up. Entry may be changed from the category shown on the entry blank at the discretion
of the Shell Show Chairman. Exhibitor will be notified of this change. First come, first served basis
due to space available.

3. Entries must be set up at the Melbourne Auditorium on January 20, 2006, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

4. An exhibitor may enter as many categories as desired, but must have displays for each category entered.
Exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in a category (remember you will be competing
against yourself that way).

5. Entries MAY NOT be removed from the auditorium before 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2006.
They must be moved no later than 7 p.m.

6. The name or picture of the exhibitor may not be shown on any display until after the judging.
The age of all Junior Exhibitors must be on their exhibits during judging. Special placards will be
on the exhibits following judging with exhibitors name and title of exhibit.

7. During the judging on January 20 from 1-5 p.m. the auditorium will be closed to all except the
judges and clerks. The decisions of the judges will be final. Any exhibitor entering the hall during
the judging will be disqualified.

8. A red star or dot must be placed by each self-collected shell not placed in the self-collected
category in order to be eligible for any self-collected awards. Self collected shells are those
personally collected by the exhibitor from their natural habitat. No purchased, gift, traded,
borrowed or commercially dredged shells are allowed.

9. Each exhibitor should furnish glass-covered display cases for all specimen exhibits that require
such protection. Shells that are exhibited without protection at your own risk.

10. Electricity is available for extra illumination or for aquariums only upon request of the exhibitor
on the entry form.

11. If an upright backing is used for an exhibit, the reverse side of it must not detract in any way
from the exhibit on the opposite side of the table. In other words, make it look pleasing on both
sides. All backboards cannot exceed 30" in height.

12. Arts and Crafts Exhibitors must provide their own pegboard hooks for hanging exhibits.

13. No advertising or selling will be permitted by exhibitors during the show. 

For the Judges Consideration

Scientific Displays:		Arts and Crafts Displays:
Accuracy of Labeling Educational Value  Quality of Specimens  Eye Appeal	30%  20%  25%  25%	Beauty Originality Quality of Craftsmanship Choice of Materials	20% 20% 40% 20%

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