Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Adult ½-frame Development Exhibits at NZ National Exhibitions

[Approved August 2009]

Note: Adult ½-frame (8-page) Development is not a recognized FIP class. An award won for an adult development exhibit judged under the following national regulations will not qualify for entry in an FIP exhibition.

1.Objectives

The objectives of this class are to:

  • encourage adult collectors to “have a go” at exhibiting, and
  • provide a competition below the national level.

2.Exhibits

2.1 All normal national classes are included and there is no separation into Thematic and other classes. An Open Class type of exhibit should be judged in the same way as other exhibits but the non-philatelic material should not overwhelm the philatelic items.

2.2 The exhibit must have a title and a statement giving the purpose or objective of the exhibit is expected on the title page. A short, tabulated plan is not mandatory Judging criteria

Exhibits should be judged bearing in mind it is a development class and not a national class. Points will be awarded out of 25 for:

  • Treatment 25
  • Knowledge 25
  • Material 25
  • Presentation 25
  • Total 100

Treatment:

  • statement giving objective of the exhibit
  • title, objective and material to be in accord
  • development of story
  • originality and appeal

Knowledge:

  • philatelic knowledge
  • subject knowledge

Material:

  • good condition
  • variety where appropriate

Presentation:

  • neat and tidy, good balance
  • good layout
  • write-up legible and easily followed

4. Awards

Standard medal awards will apply:

  • Large Gold 90 – 100
  • Gold 85 – 89
  • Large Vermeil 80 – 84
  • Vermeil 75 – 79
  • Large Silver 70 – 74
  • Silver 65 – 69
  • Silver Bronze 60 – 64
  • Bronze 50 – 59

Every exhibitor will be given a certificate showing the Award level achieved, and a “fair copy” of the judging sheet.