Big Rock Sports 2015 North American Taxidermy Championship Guidelines and Rules
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Big Rock Sports 2015 North American Taxidermy Championship Guidelines and Rules
Note there are several changes from the 2014 Competition.
Divisions
Youth
Open to children ages 16 and younger. Multiple ribbons awarded as well as a trophy for Best Youth Entry. No cash prizes.
Amateur
For the beginner taxidermist or someone just starting to compete. Multiple ribbons awarded as well as a trophy for Best Amateur Entry. No cash prizes.
Professional
Multiple ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. The highest scoring piece out of each category will be awarded Best of Category. If there are no 1st or 2nd Place ribbons awarded in a particular category, no Best of Category will be given. Extra points will be awarded for an originally sculpted form or a cast from a carcass, wrapped or carved body. Designations must be noted on the mount tag. The Professional Best of Show will be picked by the judges from the Best of Category Winners.
Masters
Multiple ribbons awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Refer to the guidelines and rules at BigRockSports.com/TaxidermyChampionship for specifics on using artificial parts.
The highest scoring 1st Place piece out of each category will be awarded Champion of that particular category. For example, the highest scoring closed-mouth whitetail will be the Closed- Mouth Whitetail Champion. If no 1st Place ribbons are awarded in a category there will not be a Champion for that particular category. One Big Rock Sports Grand Champion will be picked by the judges from the Champion of each category. The Big Rock Sports Grand Champion will also be the Best of Show.
Dealer’s Choice/Collective Artists
No ribbons will be awarded for this category. This division will not be judged. The winner is chosen by Big Rock Sports Dealers. Pieces may be worked on by one or more individuals. Mounts will be displayed outside of the competition room. For this category, taxidermists are welcome to advertise their business with their mounts. “For sale” signs are strictly prohibited.
Categories
Open-Mouth Whitetail Shoulder Mount
Closed-Mouth Whitetail Shoulder Mount
Small/Medium Gameheads
Gameheads coyote size and smaller. Example: Coyote, Steinbuck. This category is also for ½ life- size small/medium gameheads along with juvenile large gameheads that would weigh 50 lbs. or less.
Large Gameheads
Gameheads larger than a coyote. Example: Mule Deer, Wild Boar. This category is also for ½ life- size large gameheads.
Small/Medium Life-Size Mammals Life-size smaller than 51 lbs. Example: Coyote, Squirrel. This category may contain juvenile large life-size mammals, such as a bear cub.
Large Life-Size Mammals
Life-size larger than 50 lbs. Example: Deer, Bear, Mountain Lion. A juvenile animal of a large life- size may be entered as a Small/Medium Life-Size, which will be up to the competition chairman upon entering the mount.
Waterfowl
Turkeys/Upland/Non-Waterfowl Birds
Skin Mount Fish*change from 2014
Fish that are two-sided skin mounts. Artificial head and fins accepted in all divisions. Fish can either be cast by the competitor or commercially purchased. Masters Division taxidermists are strongly advised to cast their own heads and fins.
Replica/Reproduction Fish
Fish replicas can either be cast by the competitor or commercially purchased. Masters Division taxidermists are strongly advised to cast their own heads and fins.
Reptiles
Reptiles that are skin mounted. Artificial reptiles belong in the Reproductions/Recreations/Rugs/Art/Other category.
Reproductions/Recreations/Rugs/Art/Other
Any mounts that do not fall into the above categories.
Mixed Group Mixed Group category is a combination of two or more categories. Example: a bobcat leaping for a flushing quail. Each individual piece will be judged, with the total entry given one combined score. This category will not solely be based off highest score but also judge’s choice.
General Rules
The following rules are put into place to insure the competition runs smoothly and remains fair for all participants. The competition committee will make any final decisions with regards to interpretation of the rules, or other any other facet of the competition.
Upon entering a mount, you agree to the following:
Competition Hours
Mounts can only be checked in during the allotted times set forth on the schedule. Competitors are not allowed in the competition area except during allotted viewing times. All entries must remain in the competition area until 12:30 pm on Sunday January 11 and must be removed, on the same day, by 1:30 pm.
Eligibility
All entries must be tasteful and suitable for public viewing. All entries must portray taxidermy in a tasteful manner. Mounts of hurt or suffering animals, as well as pets are prohibited. Protected species will not be accepted without proper paperwork.
You do not have to attend the competition to register a mount; however, a representative must be present for a mount to be eligible.
Judged entries cannot have been entered in any previous Big Rock Sports Taxidermy Competition. You are allowed to enter a mount to be judged that has been put in Dealer’s Choice in a previous year or enter a mount in Dealer’s Choice that was previously a judged entry. You can only enter the same mount in the judged competition and Dealer’s Choice once.
Each mount must crafted entirety by the competitor, with the exception of Dealer’s Choice/Collective Artists. If the mount is proven to not have been crafted solely by the registered competitor the competition committee will determine the appropriate consequences, with disqualification a possibility.
Divisions
Upon registering your mounts, each competitor will be able to choose which division they would like to enter. If you have two mounts in the same category, you must enter them in the same division. Any Best of Category winners in previous Big Rock Sports Taxidermy Competitions will either have to remain in that division or enter into the next highest division if they plan on entering that category again.
Judging
Judge decisions are final. The competition committee reserves the right to substitute judges, if necessary. Time is allotted in the schedule for oral critiques. Critiques are limited to five minutes.
Scoring
United Taxidermist Association score sheets will be used.
Example of scoring system:
1st Place: Blue 1+, 1, 1-
2nd Place: Red 2+, 2, 2-
3rd Place: White 3+, 3, 3-
Competitor Conduct
Unsportsmanlike conduct towards judges or other competitors will not be tolerated. You may be asked to leave if behavior is deemed inappropriate. Cheating is strictly prohibited; consequences will be determined by the competition committee.
Indemnity
Entries submitted are done so at “owner’s risk.” Questions?
Please contact Jeremy Morgan at [email protected]
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