NOTE: Throughout these rules the word EXHIBITOR is used to designate the person(s)

entering the show. The word EXHIBIT is used to designate an entry in a class.

1. All classes are open to any aquarist, ALA membership is not required.

2. There is no limit to the number of entries per exhibitor.

3. No exhibit will be entered in more than one class.

are in the same class.

1. Entries may be submitted at the event.

2. All exhibits must be set up on either Friday April 24, between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM or

on Saturday April 25 between 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM.

3. Tampering with any exhibit other than that which belongs to oneself is strictly forbidden.

If an entry needs to be moved for any reason the Show Committee will do so.

4. No extensions or early teardowns without prior permission of the Show Committee.

1. All exhibits will be under the full control of the Show Committee while in the show,

they must remain there for the duration of the show.

2. All exhibits can be removed from the show between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Sunday,

April 26 or at the end of the auction, whichever comes first.

3. Items not claimed by 7 PM April 26 will become the property of ALA.

4. Neither the Hotel, nor the American Livebearer Association will be held responsible

for any loss or damage incurred during the show. Exhibitors do have a responsibility

to be careful with water.

5. Exhibitors may choose to have their exhibits auctioned. The exhibitor is responsible

to be sure that those fish are bagged and properly labeled after judging is completed.

1. $3 per entry

2. All checks and money orders are to be made payable to the Circle City Aquarium Club in US funds.

3. Entry fees are not refundable.

1. Judging will take place on Saturday afternoon April 25, 2009. No unauthorized people

will be permitted in the show room during the judging. The show room will be open

to the public on Sunday morning.

2. Decisions for the awards will be final and are not subject to appeal.

3. Classification and size of fishes to be determined by Lebendgebarende Zierfische and

by references chosen by the Show Committee.

4. Photography class: Judging will be based on art, technical skill, and the ability of the

Judge to identify the subject(s). No photos of photographs. All prints and slides must

be of a living animal. All entries must have been taken by the exhibitor.

1. Containers: All species entries will be displayed in flat-sided containers. All entries

should be bare and have a solid background. Plants or decorations are not recommended.

ALA will have a limited supply of containers for pre-registered travelers which must be requested

during registration to be reserved.  Please note on registration form how many you will need.

2. Air: ALA will provide air to within four feet of all exhibits. Exhibitors are to supply

their own valves, tubing, and airstones. Sponges and box filters are optional. There

will be no open air lines, valves must be used.  There should be an air outlet within 2 ft of all tank locations.

3. Stands: Tables will be provided for all exhibits 10 gallons and under. Exhibits over

JOANNE NORTON AWARD (Best Domestic Livebearer)

ROBERT RUSH MILLER AWARD (Best Wild-type Livebearer, non-goodeid)

FRANCES HUBBS MILLER AWARD (Best Goodeid in the show)

Chairman's Award