Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club
ZNA Northwest Chapter
General Show Rules and Information
Show Purpose
1. Expose the general public to the hobby of keeping and showing koi and goldfish by displaying quality examples of fish
2. This OPEN show provides private koi and goldfish enthusiasts the opportunity to compete and enjoy the friendship of fellow hobbyists. Fish dealers and their families are prohibited from showing in this competition.*
Entry Forms & Fees
1. This is an open show (i.e., open to all koi/goldfish hobbyists) and will be conducted English style where each entrant’s fish are kept together in that entrant’s tank(s). Two or more entrants may use the same tank with the consent of the entrants and the entry committee. However, each entrant must pay stated fees. Efforts will be made to assure that cross contamination of water between tanks will not occur.
2. All entries must include a signed entry form.
3. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Northwest Koi & Goldfish Club (NWK&G). Fish cannot be entered in the show competition until payment is received, prior to the start of Judging.
4. Koi entry fees:
o 6 foot tank - $40.00 plus $2.00 a fish.
o 8 foot tank - $60.00 plus $2.00 a fish.
o Shared 6 foot tank - $30.00 each entrant plus $2.00 a fish.
o Shared 8 foot tank - $40.00 each entrant plus $2.00 a fish.
Shared tank (by dealer) for fish purchased at show:
o 6 foot tank – Maximum shared tank charge - $60.00 plus $2.00 a fish.
o 8 foot tank – Maximum shared tank charge - $80.00 plus $2.00 a fish.
Entry fees include as many tanks as necessary to safely hold your fish. No tank will be stocked beyond the 100% load as determined by the calculations shown on the entrant worksheet. A minimum of three fish per tank is required.
5. Goldfish entry fees:
o 20 & 30 gallon aquariums - $ 5.00 (includes the first fish) plus $3.00 a fish.
o 40 & 55 gallon aquariums - $11.00 (includes the first three fish) plus $3.00 a fish.
o Shared aquariums – Each entrant will pay the above stated fees.
Entry fees include as many aquariums as necessary to safely hold your fish. A minimum of three fish per aquarium is required with exceptions for 20 gal aquariums.
6. Without pre-registration there is no guarantee a tank or aquarium will be available.
7. Northwest Koi & Goldfish Club will provide a separate tub for use with each tank.
8. Each entrant is responsible for providing a net(s) to use for each of their tanks.
Koi in tanks without a net will not be judged.
Entrant Requirements
1. This is an open hobbyist only show which provides private koi & goldfish enthusiasts the opportunity to compete and enjoy the friendship of fellow hobbyists. All fish entered must be owned by and accompanied by the registered entrant. Fish dealers/brokers and their families, even part time or informal fish dealers*, are not allowed to show fish in this competition. Fish dealers may assist their customers by transporting fish to the show for them. However, the actual owner of the fish must be present to sign the official entry form at the registration desk before the judging begins in order to qualify to receive awards. If a winner is found to be in violation of this ruling, any and all awards will automatically be forfeited. This ruling is intended to prevent any misperceptions regarding the integrity of the fish dealers we depend on.
2. Past Grand Champions: Once a fish has won Grand Champion at a NWK&G Show it is not eligible to participate in subsequent NWK&G shows.
3. Koi that have visible signs of illness or injury will not be allowed to compete in the show. The decision of the Show Chair will be final.
4. Koi that have been exposed in any way to Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) are not eligible for this show and should not be transported to the show site. Examples include, but are not limited to: surviving a KHV infection, sharing the same water system with a Koi with KHV, sharing the same water system with a KHV survivor, receiving a vaccination of a live virus KHV serum.
5. At the close of the show, Sunday at 4 p.m., all entrants must be present to claim their fish. No fish will be allowed to be bagged or removed until this time and officially released by the Show Chairman. Entrants from out of town will be given priority for fish removal and NWK&G Club members will assist them as desired. Oxygen and rubber bands will be provided by the NWK&G Club, but entrants are responsible for their own bags and carrying containers. Fish bags will be available for sale at the NWK&G Club’s sales table.
6. Any fish not claimed at the conclusion of the show will become the property of the NWK&G Club.
Koi Size Divisions
6 size divisions
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All Under 8”
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All 8” – 12”
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All 12” – 16”
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All 16” – 20”
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All 20” – 24”
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All Over 24”
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Koi Classifications
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Kohaku
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Taisho Sanke
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Showa Sanke
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Utsuri Mono
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Hikari Muji
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Hariwake/Kikusui
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Asagi/Shusui
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Bekko
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Kin Gin Rin A
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Tancho
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Hikari Moyomono
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Kin Gin Rin B
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Kawarimono
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Gormono/Goshiki
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Doitsu
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Long Fin Class
Long Fin Koi will be judged in the Long Fin Class
There will be 1st through 3rd places in two sizes – under 12” and over 12”
(The tail of the fish is not included in the measurement.)
Novice Class – Koi Competition
Hobbyists who have never shown fish in a show before and may not feel comfortable jumping into the main koi competition their first year are eligible to enter the NOVICE CLASS. Fish dealers* and their families are prohibited from showing fish in this competition. Entrant must choose either Novice or regular competition. All fish will be entered in only one level of competition. All sizes and varieties will be judged in one group. Entrants should be present during judging for learning the qualities and identification of their Koi. In this case, open communication between entrants and the judges is encouraged.
Goldfish Classifications & Size Divisions
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Under 3”
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Over 3”
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All Sizes
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Black Moor
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Black Moor
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Calico Oranda
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Fantail / Ryukin
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Fantail / Ryukin
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Lionhead
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Oranda – Other colors
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Oranda – Other colors
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Shubunkins
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Ranchu
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Ranchu
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Single Tail
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Short Tail Ryukin
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Short Tail Ryukin
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Telescopes
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Telescopes
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All other varieties
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All other varieties
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Pre-show Preparations
1. Very Important: For the protection of your fish, feeding should be discontinued a minimum of 5 days prior to the show. Fish that are digesting food need more oxygen and are more easily stressed.
2. Examine all fish carefully. Sick fish will be disqualified. Be sure that your fish are in good health. Fish with any signs of sickness or parasites will be disqualified. For the health and safety of your fish, look them over carefully, top to bottom before bringing them to the show site. Even a wound or sore that is healing will disqualify. The decision of the Show Chairman or fish entry committee will be final in this situation.
3. Due to the English style of the show, all entrants must provide their own net(s) for each tank.
4. Panning tubs will be provided by the NWK&G Club for use during judging and the show.
Delivery & Removal of Fish
1. Fish check in will be available on Friday between 11:00 A.M. and 7 P.M. and Saturday between 7:30 A.M. and 8:30 A.M. Late arrivals after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday will neither be accepted nor judged.
2. Each entrant will be assigned a number according to the sequence of arrival.
3. Very Important. Each entrant must remain with their fish until the fish are measured, classified, and released into their tank(s). Entrants having multiple tanks may designate which of their fish go into which tank as long as the tank load criteria is maintained.
4. Only fish being considered for competition in the show are allowed in the show tanks at the time of judging. Any “non-competing” fish cannot be added to an entrant’s tank until judging is completed. If any new fish are added to a tank, it must stay within the fish load guidelines determined.
5. All entries will be left on exhibit for the duration of the show, until 4 p.m. Sunday. Please make your travel and flight plans accordingly.
6. All necessary and reasonable care will be taken by the NWK&G Club to safeguard entered fish. NO ONE IS TO HANDLE, FEED, CLEAN, ADJUST, OR CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE FISH except the Show Chairman or water quality committee.
7. No fish will be moved from the original tank it was assigned without first notifying the head of the fish entry committee and approved by the Show Chairman to ensure all is done in an orderly fashion. Fish moved without this approval will not be judged.
8. No one but the show’s water quality personnel will be allowed to add chemicals or make water changes to the tanks. If an entrant has concerns regarding their tanks water quality, they should contact the above designated person(s) for any needed action that may be required.
9. All necessary and reasonable care will be taken by the NWK&G Club to safeguard entered fish, including 24-hour monitoring. Therefore, all participants of the show will agree to hold the NWK&G Club, its officers, and members blameless against any loss or injury to the fish. Anyone wishing to inspect their fish must contact the Show Chairman or head of the fish entry committee.
Judging
1. Prior to judging, all fish will be examined and certified by the fish entry committee to be in the proper size and class. If an error is made, corrections of classification will be made during judging, if possible, without disrupting the flow of the show. This will not include optional classifying of gin rin. The entrant must make the class placement decision on gin rin at the time of check-in, rather than after viewing the competition.
2. Fish determined unhealthy will be disqualified from competition.
3. Judging will begin at approximately 10 a.m. Saturday following the close of registration and fish check-in.
4. During the judging, entrants and spectators will be allowed to observe and listen to the judges’ comments, however, no communications whatsoever with the judges is permitted. Any individual in violation of the ruling will be asked to leave the area. If the violator is an entrant, this will result in his/her disqualification from the competition.
5. The decision of the judges and/or the Show Chairman is final. Any contingencies not covered by these rules will be subject to the discretion of the Show Chairman.
Awards Presentation
1. Awards will be presented at the NWK&G Club Banquet, Saturday evening. Awards may also be claimed at the show site on Sunday.
2. There will be a short discussion of the major winners by the Judges during the banquet.
3. The following awards will be presented:
Awards for Open Koi Competition
Grand Champion A
Grand Champion B
Reserve Champion
Best Mature
Young Champion (over 12" - 20")
Baby Champion (under 8" to 12")
Best in Size
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Awards for Long Fin Competition
1st Place under 12" and 1st Place over 12"
2nd Place under 12" and 2nd Place over 12"
3rd Place under 12" and 3rd Place over 12"
Special Awards for Open Koi Competition
Show Chairman’s Choice Award
President’s Choice Award
NW Club’s Founders Award - (best metallic ogon)
AKCA Award - (most photogenic)
ZNA Award - (best Kawarimono)
PNKCA Award - (best tategoi)
Ed Fujimoto Award - (best Showa)
Jerry Harrants Memorial Award - (most unusual or unique)
People’s Choice Award - (best tank display)
Pattigrafix Artistic Award - (“most painterly looking”)
Friendship Awards
Awards for Novice Koi Competition
Novice Champion
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
Awards for Open Goldfish Competition
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Young Champion (under 3")
Best in Size (over 3" and under 3")
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Special Awards for Open Goldfish Competition
Goldfish Chairman’s Choice Award
American Goldfish Association Judge’s Award
Bill Parsonson Memorial Award
David Lathrop Memorial “Kingo” Award
People’s Choice Award - (best tank display)
Pattigrafix Artistic Award - (“most painterly looking”)
Friendship Awards
Additional Goldfish Information
1. Tank assignment: All aquariums (with exceptions for 20 gallons) will have a minimum of 3 fish per tank unless authorized by the Goldfish Chairman.
2. Measurement of Goldfish: This will be determined by the total length of the body, from the tip of the nose to the start of the tail.
3. Goldfish Identification: Goldfish are identified by aquarium assignment at the time of fish entry. All goldfish will be measured at check-in and put into proper class and length by the goldfish entry committee.
4. Classification: Prior to judging, all goldfish will be inspected for appropriate classification by the Goldfish Judge whose determination will be final.
5. Any contingencies not covered in these rules will be subject to the decision of the Goldfish Chairman.