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Competition Rules

CCACC Competition Rules and Objectives 16/01/2023

General

  • The objectives of the club competitions are to encourage the submission of prints and projected images for consideration, helpful comment and evaluation.
  • To provide a regular and renewing source of images for interclub competitions.
  • To give members a regular fresh challenge and develop a critical eye and improve techniques.
  • Ideally the Committee would like to be able to submit an entry from each member of our Club for the Interclub competitions and WPF competitions.
  • Providing support and encouragement for our developing photography helps all of us regardless of ability.

1. Eligibility

  1. All fully paid-up members of the club shall be eligible to enter all club competitions.
  2. The copyright of all entries or components of an entry must belong to the photographer.
  3. Each competition has its own structure, limitations and rules that must be abided by.
  4. The committee has the final ruling on any disputes that may arise from time to time.
  5. In most circumstances the member does not need to be present to enter a competition, if the rules have been adhered to for each photograph.

2. Common Competition Structures

  1. All photographs must be submitted using USB memory stick or e-mail, Print or as designated for film. WPF rules apply for all prints and Projected Digital Images (PDis)
  2. WPF Definitions of Photographic subjects for Competitions apply to all genres.
  3. All prints must be titled on the rear of the mount with orientation arrow.
  4. Photographs selected for Interclub competitions will normally be mounted at club meetings on a Monday evening in a timely manner.
  5. Maximum mount size for club competitions will be 500mm x 400mm.
  6. As a guide 390mm along long side for mounting purposes.
  7. Slides (2 x 2) must be correctly spotted and bear the name of the author.
  8. Projected Digital images (PDis) should be WPF rules. Landscape 1600px horizontal x 1200px vertical. Portrait 1200mm Vertical (Minimum ppi 100)

3. Judging, scoring and trophy presentation

  1. Judging will be through external judge, Committee, or club membership.
  2. The Judge’s ruling is final, and no discussion will be entered into.
  3. Scoring will be awarded according to each set of competition rules.
  4. Club members must not vote for their own submissions.
  5. The Competition Secretary will be responsible for recording all competition results and points scored in the monthly challenge.
  6. The website manager will be responsible for posting all relevant information to the web site in a timely manner usually before the results of the next competition.
  7. The Treasurer will make available club funds to pay for all relevant costs and rewards. All Trophy engravings will be paid for by the club.
  8. The Clubs annual competition judging night will usually take place on the 2nd Monday or Tuesday in October and will start at 6:30pm and finish at 9:30pm.
    It will include a full buffet and refreshments provided by the club.
  9. The trophy evening will usually take place at the last meeting of the year in December.
    It will include a mince pie buffet and refreshments provided by the club.

Individual Competition Rules and Trophies.

The Monthly Challenge Cup.

  • The objective of the Monthly Challenge cup is to encourage all members of all abilities to submit their work in a monthly competition with varying challenges to help improve our photography.
  • To provide images for future Interclub competitions.
  • The Monthly Challenge Cup runs from October to September.
  • The topic for the monthly challenge will be selected by the previous month’s winner.
  • Photographs must be taken in that month.
  • Photographs must be submitted on USB stick or by e-mail. Photographs should be submitted in a file with your name on it, and each picture labelled A,B,C,D, and titled.
  • Each member must submit a set of 4 images of the chosen subject, they can be a mix of colour, black & white or the format that they choose.
  • The monthly winner will be selected by the members attending.
  • The best photograph on the night will be selected by the members, and the winning photograph will be presented in a frame on the window at Tesco for a rolling 12 months.

Scoring the Monthly Challenge Entries –

  • First : 3 points plus 1 point for entering
  • Second : 2 points
  • Third : 1 point
  • Best picture : 3 points
  • When there is a tie then the points are given equally, so equal second will draw 2 x 2 points and still one point for third place.
  • Best photograph will have Chairman’s extra-ordinary casting vote as necessary.

The Arvid Jones Plate and Cup

  • The objective of the Arvid Jones cup is to task the members to produce their very best photographs for the Challenge’s set by the committee.
  • The competition runs from October to September, and all images must be created in this period.
  • Judging will take place at the Clubs competition night in October.
  • The Committee will select 4 challenges based on the need to produce quality images for genre that the club are currently weak on for Interclub competitions (e.g. Birds, Mammals, Macro, Street, Light trails etc) Members must submit one photo from each genre.
  • The annual competition allows ample time for considered well planned shots.
  • Image quality, composition and sharpness are key considerations.
  • Photographs must not have been entered in any previous internal or Interclub competitions…. those entered for Critique are welcome though.
  • Images must be submitted on USB or e-mail to the Chairman by the last meeting in September for the judge to consider.
  • Images must be named and titled.

The Taylor Lloyd Plate and Cup

  • The objective of the Taylor Lloyd cup is to reward members who have produced the best Monochrome photographs in the previous 12 months (October to September)
  • The competition runs from October to September.
  • Judging will take place at the Clubs competition night in October.
  • Photographs must not have been entered in any previous internal competitions…. those entered for critique are welcome though. Any Genre!
  • Four mounted prints must be submitted, and each photograph must have the title and direction arrow on the back.
  • Prints must be submitted to the Chairman by the last meeting in September for the judge to consider.
  • Mounted print size 500mm x 400mm (The club provides the cheapest best quality printing service, and a variety of printing papers are available)

Colour Print Cup & CCAC.C Plate and Cup

  • The objective of the Colour Print Cup is to reward members who have produced the best Colour prints in the previous 12 months (Oct to Sept).
  • The competition runs from October to September.
  • Judging will take place at the Clubs competition night in October.
  • Photographs must not have been entered in any previous internal competitions…. those entered for critique are welcome though. Any genre!
  • Two mounted prints must be submitted, and each photograph must have the title and direction arrow on the back.
  • Prints must be submitted to the Chairman by the last meeting in September for the judge to consider.
  • Mounted print size 500mm x 400mm. (The club provides the cheapest best quality printing service, and a variety of printing papers are available)

The Martin Family Plate and Cup

  • The objective of the Martin Family Cup is to reward members who have produced the best Photography project.
  • The competition runs from October to September, and all images created in this period.
  • Judging will take place at the club’s competition night in October.
  • Projects can be anything the member decides to do.
  • A minimum of 4 mounted prints must be submitted to a maximum of 10 mounted prints.
  • The project should be introduced with a statement on a single side of A4 paper and can include a sample photo of your previous work.
  • The project must be submitted to the Chairman by the last meeting in September for the judge to consider.
  • Mounted print size 500mm x 400mm (The club provides the cheapest best quality printing service, and a variety of printing papers are available)

The Taylor Lloyd Memorial Plate and Cup

  • The objective of the Taylor Lloyd Memorial Plate is to reward the member who has produced the best 3 images on the Theme of Ceredigion.
  • The competition runs from October to September, and all images created in this period.
  • Judging will take place at the Clubs competition night in October.
  • Photographs must not have been entered in any previous internal competitions…. those entered for critique are welcome though. Any genre!
  • Images must be submitted on USB or by e-mail to the Chairman by the last meeting of September.
  • Images must be named and titled.

Birch Cup

  • The Birch Cup is awarded to the Best Wall of Fame print of the year.
  • The Birch Cup will be judged at the club’s annual competition night in October and judged independently.

The Presidents Cup & Steve Conway Plate

  • The Presidents Cup & Plate will be awarded by the President and Chairman to the member who has made a valuable contribution to our Club.
  • It will be awarded at the annual trophy night.