Re: Classifications (and AIS Judging)

If the hybridizer registers the cultivar in a specific class, that is 
where it must be placed.  The AIS judges cannot argue against the check 
list.  Ellen is certainly correct in this.  It can be amended by a 
subsequent check list, but that is at the hybridizer's request.

Of course, there can be a problem if the show does not have a section 
for the class in question, but that is why the AIS wants to approve the 
show schedule before sanctioning an AIS show.

For example, we have a section for Canadian Historic introductions. 
 That allows "Caesar's Brother" to compete against "Lemon Chiffon" - a 
siberian against a TB.  But if there wasn't a siberian class, then we 
would have a situation where "Caesar's Brother" could be a legitimate 
entry, but "Indy" was not.

As mentioned, accredited AIS shows generally have a check list available.  

*** That doesn't pertain to the wrong cultivar inadvertently
PLACED in the wrong section at an AIS show. ***

We were at a show in New York when we discovered such an error before 
judging the section in question, but after judging had begun.  As 
judges, we are not permitted to touch the exhibits, but we can instruct 
clerks.  We asked to have the person who had placement authority brought 
over, then posed him the problem - either we had to disqualify this 
entry when we got to it or it would have to be moved.  We pointed to the 
check list as our confirmation.  

The placement chairman asked the show chairman, with the check list in 
hand.  They agreed to move the specimen.  Turns out it was the placement 
chairman's entry!  We had a good laugh over that one.

I actually enjoy judging shows, we don't have many and the people 
exhibiting are not nasty competitors.  I especially enjoy sticking 
around to see the People's Choice.  The highest rank I've seen our 
choice for 'Best Specimen'  receive in the PC ranking is fifth.  

The siberians tend to do very well in our shows.  'Indy' won Best 
Specimen two years running at the CIS show.

Regards,

Sandy Ives in positively balmy Ottawa (-15 C with limited winds)

Siberian-Species Convention 2003, June 12-15 in Burlington ON
http://members.rogers.com/iris2003/


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