St. Pete Shell Club Show Rules
The Show is Open to the Public
Saturday -9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Entry Deadline
- Entry blanks are to be submitted by the deadline. Show may be filled up earlier. Space reservations will be on a first come basis. Reservations must be made by written application. No phone reservations will be accepted. There is no entry fee.
Scientific Exhibits
- Exhibits are suggested at 40 feet maximum. This is the length of the exhibit tables in each row. If an exhibit longer than 40 feet is entered, the exhibitor must agree that the exhibit can go around a corner or from one row to another.
- An exhibit may consist of several
cases which will be judged as
one entry. Each exhibit is limited
to entry in only one of the scientific
categories. The same exhibit
may also be eligible for the
National Museum of Natural History
Award , the Conchologists of
America Award, the Dupont Trophy
and the Florida Musuem of Natural
History. In order to be in competition
for them, you must specify that
you are eligible for the 4 major
awards. Check the rules and be
sure.
- Each exhibitor may enter as many categories as desired provided a separate exhibit is used for each category entered. We recommend that the same exhibit used in previous years not be entered again without visible changes. We like to present a new show to the public each year.
- Do not put your name in or on any exhibit. If a name is on any exhibit before judging, the exhibit may be disqualified. Name cards will be provided by the show committee after judging is complete.
- No shells may be removed or added to an exhibit after judging.
- The eligibility committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any exhibit or to change an exhibit to another category, if in their opinion, it does not belong in the category in which it was entered.
- A small star must be placed on or near the label of each self collected shell in any category, other than #5 or #13, to be eligible for Self Collected Shell of the Show. If all of the shells in a individual case are self collected, then a small sign must be placed in the case saying all are self collected. Each case with eligible shells must indicate such with either stars or a sign.
- Exhibitors must furnish attractive covered display cases for their exhibits. See sizes on page 1. Bring all supplies that you will need when setting up your exhibit (Scissors, Screwdriver, Tape, Pens, Paper Towels, Etc.).
Artistic Exhibits
- Artistic exhibitors and any other exhibitors must provide their own easels.
- Artistic exhibits are limited to 2 entries per category. All exhibits will be displayed on a table top unless the exhibit chairman is notified.
Snail Parade
- On the entry blank, please give the number of snails and the amount of space the group will occupy. You do not have to list each snail as an entry.
General Rules
- There shall be no sale or advertisement for sale of specimen shells or artistic exhibits on the floor of the show. All sales will be confined to the concession space leased to the dealers.
- The St. Petersburg Shell Club or the owners of the exhibit hall will not be responsible for damage or loss to any exhibit.
- Exhibits may not be removed from the show before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. All exhibitors must be present at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to remove their exhibits. The Shell Club will not be responsible for exhibits left after 8 p.m..
NOTE: ALL SHELL SHOW RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED INCLUDING LENGTH, HEIGHT AND WIDTH OF EXHIBIT.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS
- Scientific exhibits
- 32 INCHES IN HEIGHT
- 30 INCHES IN DEPTH
- Table Length 40 FEET (maximum length of one row)
- Artistic Craft exhibits
- Limited to two entries in each category. Please let the exhibit chairman know if your exhibit cannot fit on a table.
SET UP
Exhibit set up will be Friday Feb. 27th at the Recreation Center in Seminole from 2 pm to 6 pm. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28th . All exhibits must be completed by 6:00 PM
ELIGIBILITY
A committee has been established to insure that all exhibits meet eligibility and rules requirements.
JUDGING
Judging is Friday night Feb. 27nd from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M.
REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS AND DEALER BOOTHS:
- No Exhibit may be Removed until 5:00 p.m. Sunday
- All exhibits and dealers booths must be removed on closing day, Sun., March 1 between 5:00 and 8:00 P.M.
Click here to obtain an Exhibit Form
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