Schedule Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Show 1 - 12 April 2021 Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park www.rasnsw.com.au Welcome from the President With a proud history running competitions for the benefit of breeders, producers and craftspeople going all the way back to 1823, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW welcomes entries from right across Australia to be judged at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. This year, more than ever before, it is important that our competitions and events draw a community response and demonstrate the strength and commitment of breeders, producers, artisans, competitors and exhibitors. Our competitions are held not only to improve the quality of produce and animal breeds – as per our charter – but also to allow all those who enter the opportunity to take pride in their achievements and present them to an eager and curious audience during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Your decision to take part in our competitions ensures your place in our history, joining more than 30,000 others each year with a willingness to be judged and assessed, and introduces your entry to Showgoers, consumers, exhibitors and our highly regarded judges. Sydney Royal competitions are constantly evolving, not only due to industry trends but also due to the innovation and enthusiasm of competitors. Our ability to change and adapt guarantee Sydney Royal awards remain relevant and worth striving for. Winning an award in a Sydney Royal competition confirms the exceptional standard of your entry and is an incredible acknowledgement of your hard work and dedication as judged by our esteemed panels of judges. As I thank you for considering our competitions, I also thank our judges, stewards, sponsors, committees and supporters. Whether your entry is award-winning or not, I hope that you enjoy and ultimately benefit from this Sydney Royal experience, and I wish you the very best of luck. Michael Millner President, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW POULTRY & PIGEON 3 2021 P O U L T R Y - W H A T ’ S N E W 2020 - 2021 Schedule Changes - Key Points for Exhibitors WITHDRAWALS AND NON EXHIBITION OF POULTRY 15. SUMMARY: For a FULL REFUND of Entry Fees, Class withdrawals must be received by the Coordinator via [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday 3 March 2021. For a PARTIAL REFUND of Entry Fees, Class withdrawals must be received by the Coordinator via [email protected] by 5pm Sunday 21 March 2021. APPLICATION FOR ENTRY 2. (l) All information as requested on the Application for Entry must be completed otherwise the application may not be accepted. (m) An Exhibition must provide the breed, colour and/or variety of the birds entered into the Any Breed, Any Other Breed, Any Colour, Any Other Colour, Any Variety or Any Other Variety classes at the time of Application for Entry. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the Entry. (p) Developmental breeds, colours or varieties – Only breeds, colours and/or varieties standardised in print in the Standards at the launch of Competition Entries (December 2020) will be eligible to submit an Application for Entry. Any breed or variety that is not standardised will not be eligible to enter into the Show. ACCEPTANCE AND COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS 14. Exhibitors will be allocated one (1) one-day entry pass only. Participating Schools are eligible to apply for up to ten (10) one day entry passes, issued at the discretion of the Coordinator. Contact [email protected] for further details. AUCTION AND GENERAL SALES 26. (e) A fee of $15 inclusive of GST is payable if an Exhibitor wishes to alter the Sale or Reserve Price after the closing Day of Entry on Wednesday 17 February 2021. 4 POULTRY & PIGEON FEE STRUCTURE AND CLOSING DATES All Fees include GST. Rates apply to members and non-members of the RAS. CLOSING DAY OF ENTRY – WEDNESDAY 17 February 2021 Online and offline entries into the 2021 Poultry Competition close on WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2021. ONLINE ENTRIES To enter online, simply visit www.rasnsw.com.au/poultry OFFLINE ENTRIES Offline Applications for Entry will be issued only at the discretion of the Coordinator, when contacted via [email protected] An additional Offline Processing Fee of $25 (incl. GST) applies per Application For Entry submitted outside the RAS’ online entry facility, including but not limited to those submitted by post or by hand. Post completed Applications for Entry, with payment of fees to: Coordinator, Poultry & Pigeon Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 Ph: (02) 9704 1270 Email: [email protected] * Faxed Applications for Entry will not be accepted for Poultry Competitions. COMPETITIONS ENTRY FEES 1 to 5 entries: total $40 flat fee POULTRY 6 or more entries: $7 each entry SCHOOL COMPETITIONS (including Poultry, Waterfowl & Egg FREE Classes and Sydney Royal School Purebred Egg Layers) YOUTH POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION FREE Entry Fee Example: Exhibitor submits an Application for Entry for one (1) entry in Poultry Competition Online Application: 1 x entry in Poultry at $40 Total Fee = $40 Offline Application: 1 x entry in Poultry at $40, PLUS $25 Offline Processing Fee. Total Fee = $65 AUCTION FEES A $5 auction fee per Exhibit nominated for Auction ENTRY WITHDRAWAL DATES For a FULL REFUND of Entry Fees, Class withdrawals must be received by the Coordinator via [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday 3 March 2021 For a PARTIAL REFUND of Entry Fees, Class withdrawals must be received by the Coordinator via [email protected] by 5pm on Sunday 21 March 2021. This Schedule version issued 16 December 2020 POULTRY & PIGEON 5 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY PRIZES AND GST Exhibitors should familiarise themselves with the Conditions of The Australian Taxation Office has deemed that GST is Entry outlined in the General Regulations and the Special payable on prizes if an Exhibitor is registered for GST and Poultry & Pigeon Regulations in this Schedule. enters an Exhibit as part of a business enterprise. A condition of entering into Competitions is strict adherence to The information an Exhibitor provides on the Application for the Regulations. Accordingly, Applications for Entry in the Entry determines whether GST is applicable. name of deceased person(s) are not eligible for entry. Any prize stated in this Schedule does not include GST. The Application for Entry and the Regulations constitute the GST will not apply: whole agreement upon which Entries are submitted and the Exhibitor agrees that all representations and statements not • if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as a hobby or private appearing on the Application for Entry or in the Regulations are recreational pursuit; or excluded. • if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business The RAS has the power to evict any Exhibitor from the enterprise, the Exhibitor has an ABN, but the Exhibitor is Showground in the event of a breach of the Conditions of Entry, NOT REGISTERED for GST. RAS General Regulations and/or the 2021 Poultry & Pigeon • if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business Schedule. enterprise the Exhibitor is not entitled to an ABN as the business or enterprise is not operating in Australia. REFUNDS GST will apply: A full refund of Entry Fees will not be issued unless a • if an Exhibitor enters an Exhibit as part of a business notification of withdrawal is received by the RAS before the enterprise, the Exhibitor has an ABN, and the Exhibitor is Closing Day of Withdrawal by 5pm on Wednesday 3 March REGISTERED for GST. 2021. A partial refund (50%) of Entry Fees will be issued to Where GST applies, the RAS will pay the prize money quoted Exhibitors who provide notification of withdrawal by 5pm on in this Schedule plus 10% GST. The RAS will issue a recipient Sunday 21 March 2021. Notification of withdrawal must be created tax invoice. submitted in writing (via email [email protected] or post as above). WARNING: The Exhibitor must complete the Tax Details on the Application for Entry. Failure to do so will result in the RAS deducting 47% of the successful Exhibitor's prize money as DISCLAIMER Pay As You Go Tax (PAYG). The RAS recommends that the The information contained in this publication is gathered Exhibitor seeks professional advice before completing the Tax for the purpose of providing information to our Exhibitors Details. and Show patrons. The information is a compilation of information provided by third parties and the RAS does PAVILION OPENING TIMES not warrant its accuracy and advises that any such The Poultry Pavilion will be open to the public at the following information may be subject to change or amendment times: occurring at any time and thereby making the From 9am to 7.00pm, Thursday 1 April to Monday 12 April information incorrect. Subject to the RAS’ legal 2021. obligations and responsibilities. If you require confirmation of any information please telephone the J U D G I N G SCHEDULE RAS coordinator responsible for the particular information or the RAS switchboard on (02) 9704 1111. POULTRY JUDGING General Exhibition Poultry Judging (including Exhibition Eggs, WORK ING WITH CHILDREN School Classes and Components of School Competitions judging), will commence from 9am on Thursday 1 April 2021. Exhibitors must comply with all applicable Working with As required, sections of the Poultry Pavilion will be closed to Children Legislation. Exhibitors and the public on this day. Judging of Poultry will be in accordance with the Standards. All The Exhibitor agrees to produce on demand, at least 1 cockerels and pullets must be under 12mths old. month before Competition, evidence of working with children checks for themselves, their employees or YOUTH POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION volunteers who are involved in a child-related role or Thursday 1 April 2021, commencing at 2pm.