Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Youth Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (SREV)
(Last revised October 2010.)
Note: Age Class A in New Zealand is up to and including 15 years old.
Article 1 Competitive exhibitions |
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In accordance with Article 1.4 of the General Regulations of FIP for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions (GREV), these Special Regulations have been developed to supplement those principles with regard to Youth Philately. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article 2 Competitive exhibits |
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2.1 | Exhibits of young philatelists between 10 and 21 years old constitute the Youth Class and they will be assigned to one of the three Age Classes, A, B or C according to their age. Age Class A: 10 to 15 years old (in New Zealand up to and including 15 years old) Age Class B: 16 to 18 years old Age Class C: 19 to 21 years old |
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2.2 | Collective exhibits shall be included in Age Class B. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.3 | The age attained on January 1st of the year in which the exhibition takes place, decides the relevant Class, as above. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.4 | Each exhibit shall be allocated an adequate number of frames, according to the following formula: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2.5 | Exhibits in Youth Classes may only be entered under the name of the exhibitor notwithstanding GREX 16. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.6 | Each exhibit reflects the personality of the young philatelist and therefore, the Juries always must consider the Age Group of each one of them. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article 3 Principles to develop an exhibit |
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3.1 | The principles defined in the Special Regulations of various competitive classes are, in general, also valid for young philatelists exhibits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3.2 | Each young exhibitor will include a plan for his/her exhibit and clearly define the scope of the exhibit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article 4 Criteria for evaluating exhibits: |
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In accordance with Article 4 of GREV these criteria are to be used: Treatment (philatelic/thematic) Philatelic knowledge Philatelic materialPresentation of the collectionIn accordance with Article 4.3 of the GREV these criteria are modified to comply with special consideration for young exhibitors. |
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Article 5 Judging of exhibits |
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5.1 | For the evaluation of youth exhibits concerning Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Revenue and Maximaphily, the following points will be allocated for the criteria mentioned in the various Age Classes (please see note in preceding paragraph, Article 4): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For the evaluation of youth exhibits concerning Thematic Philately and appropriate exhibits in Maximaphily, the following points will be allocated for criteria mentioned in the various Age Classes (please see note in penultimate paragraph Article 4): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5.2 | The allocation of points for the various criteria in the respective Age Classes corresponds to the degree of philatelic advancement of the young philatelists and takes into consideration their progress | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.3 | Medals, diplomas and certificates of participation are awarded upon the evaluation of exhibits: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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* In FIP/FIAP exhibitions a gold medal is the highest medal awarded to young philatelists in Age Class C, a large vermeil medal in the Age Classes A and B. Special prizes and felicitations may additionally be awarded to exhibits of vermeil and higher medals in accordance with GREX Articles 8.5 and 8.6. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.4 | Youth exhibits will be judged by FIP approved jurors in accordance with the provisions of Section V: The Jury of GREX. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.5 | The Jury will complete for each exhibitor a short critical evaluation sheet prepared by the FIP Commission for Youth Philately. Each exhibitor is entitled to receive his/her evaluation sheet through the National Commissioner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article 6 Specialised exhibitions |
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6.1 | At Specialised Youth Exhibitions of the FIP, the FIP Consultant will propose, in consultation with the Chairman of the FIP Commission for Youth Philately, the list of members of the jury to the FIP Board in accordance with GREX 32. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.2 | The Chairman of the FIP Commission for Youth Philately shall be a member of the Jury for Specialised Youth Exhibitions. If the Chairman is unavailable to attend, he/she may propose a representative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.3 | At a Specialised FIP Youth Exhibition, a Grand Prize of the Exhibition (Grand Prix d’Exposition) is to be awarded to the best exhibit which clearly exceeds the minimum requirements for a Large Vermeil Medal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.4 | The Grand Prize may only be awarded once to the same exhibit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.5 | At a Specialised FIP Youth Exhibition all publicity material, including the catalogue, must contain the name and address of the Chairman of the FIP Commission for Youth Philately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6.6 | The Organizing Committee of a Specialised FIP Youth Exhibition will make arrangements for a Meeting of the FIP Commission for Youth Philately, on the occasion of the Exhibition, and will make available suitable rooms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article 7 Concluding provision |
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7.1 | In the event of any discrepancies in the text, arising from translation, the English text shall prevail. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7.2 | These Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Youth Exhibits at FIP Exhibitions have been approved by the 71st FIP Congress in LISBON, October 10, 2010. They apply to all those exhibitions granted FIP patronage, auspices or recognition at, or following, the 71st FIP Congress. |
Guidelines for the assembly and evaluation of youth exhibits – Traditional
(Last revised October 2010)
Notes:
- Age Class A in New Zealand is: up to and including 15 years old.
- These guidelines appeared in Flash 101, 2007. No guidelines in English are currently published on the FIP website.
Requirements for the age groups |
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Main aspects to consider in the evaluation of the Youth exhibits based on the Evaluation Sheet and the Age Groups.
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Treatment |
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1.1 | Importance, plan, structure Age Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years) The plan should follow the regulations of the different competition adult classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Postal Stationery, Astrophilately, etc. |
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1.2 | Correct classification of the material Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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1.3 | Importance of the development and explanations Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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Knowledge |
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2.1 | Philatelic knowledge Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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2.2 | Evaluation of studies and research Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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Material |
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3.1 | Condition and cleanliness of material (stamps and documents) Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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3.2 | Presence of interesting philatelic material In order to state the degree of interesting of the philatelic material, we can see the following comparison, at the left we have the less interesting material, at the right the more interesting material, always regarding the kind of exhibit:
Group A (10 to 15 years)
Group B (16 to 18 years)
Group C (19 to 21 years)
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Presentation |
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The following points must be followed by all youth exhibitors according to their age class.A and B Class (evaluation by points) C Class (globally evaluated) | |||||||||||||||||||||
4.1 | General impression of the exhibit
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4.2 | Arrangement of material on pages, emphasis of philatelic material
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4.3 | Writing
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Guidelines for the assembly and evaluation of youth exhibits – Thematic
(Last revised October 2010.)
Notes:
- Age Class A in New Zealand is up to and including 15 years old.
- These guidelines appeared in Flash 101, 2007. No guidelines are currently published in English on the FIP website.
Requirements for the age groups |
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Main aspects to consider in the evaluation of the Youth exhibits based on the Appreciation sheet and the Age Groups
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Treatment |
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1.1 | Title and plan Group A (10* to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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1.2 | Development Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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1.3 | Innovation Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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Knowledge |
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2.1 | Thematic knowledge Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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2.2 | Philatelic knowledge Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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Material |
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3.1 | Maintenance and cleanliness of the material Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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3.2 | Presence of interesting thematic and philatelic material In order to determine the interest scale of the philatelic material, the following points, will be considered from less to most interesting.
Stamps related to the subject on ordinary letters will be admitted with some limitations if they are used to demonstrate the real circulation of the issue with study of dates and postal rates. On the other hand just the stamp will be preferable. |
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3.3 | Presence of thematic and interesting philatelic material Group A (10 to 15 years old)
Group B (16 to 18 years old)
Group C (19 to 21 years old)
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Presentation |
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These points must be followed by all young collectors. The fulfilment scale will adjust each Age ClassGroup A and B (qualification by sections) Group C (joint qualification) |
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4.1 | General impression of the exhibit
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4.2 | Distribution and enhancement
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4.3 | Writing
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