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Division A: Halfmoon ST
A1. Red STM (Dark and Light Body)
A2. Black STM
A3. Dark Iridescent STM
A4. Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
A5. Pastel/Opaque STM
A6. Patterned STM
A7. Metallic Dark STM
A8. Metallic Light STM
A9. AOC STM
Division B: Halfmoon DT
B1. Dark Solid Color DTM
B2. Light Solid Color DTM
B3. Patterned DTM
B4. Metallic Dark/Light DTM
B5. AOC DTM
Division C: Crowntail ST
C1. Red/Black CTM
C2. Dark Iridescent CTM
C3. Light Solid CTM
C4. Patterned CTM
C5. Black Orchid CTM
C6. Metallic Dark CTM
C7. Metallic Light CTM
C8. AOC CTM
Division D: Shortfin ST
D1. Red STM Show Plakat
D2. Black STM Show Plakat
D3. Blue STM Show Plakat
D4. Steel STM Show Plakat
D5. Green/Turquoise STM Show Plakat
D6. Clear/Yellow/Orange STM Show Plakat
D7. Pastel/Opaqe STM Show Plakat
D8. Bicolor/Butterfly STM Show Plakat
D9. Marble/Grizzled/Multicolor STM Show Plakat
D10. Metallic Dark STM Show Plakat
D11. Metallic Light STM Show Plakat
D12. AOC STM Show Plakat
D13. Halfmoon Shortfin
Division F: Wild Type Betta Pairs
F1. Bubble-nesters (small or large)
F2. Mouth-brooders (small or large)
Division H: Female Classes
H1/3. Solid Color Female
H2/4. AOC Female
Division I: Temporary Classes
I2a. Giant Plakat - Solid Color
I2b. Giant Plakat - AOC
35 Regular Classes
6 Optional Classes
Total : 41 Classes
Best of Variety Awards
Best Halfmoon
Best Doubletaill
Best Crowntaill
Best Shortfin
Best of Show (chosen from the Best above)
Rules and Regulations of
the 9th National Betta Competition
All participants shall abide by the Rules and Regulations
stated herein. Entries found violating any of the Rules and Regulations
may be disqualified.
1. The organizers shall be the sole authority for
the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations.
2. The competition is open to residents in Singapore,
overseas members of the Betta Club (Singapore), and IBC Area 6 Chapter
members only.
3. There are 41 classes in the 9th National Betta
Competition (Please refer to the 9NBC Entry Form).
4. Each entry shall consist of 1 Betta splendens
(or 2 Wild Bettas, 1 male and 1 female, for Division F). A non-refundable
entry fee of S$15.00(Area 6 chapter members)/S$20.00(non-members)
shall be charged for each entry. All entry forms shall be accompanied
by full cheque/cash payment. Participants shall be allowed to submit
a maximum of 5 entries per class (i.e. A1, A2, B1, B2 etc).
5. Each Betta splendens entry must be at least
3.5cm in body length, measured from the tip of the mouth to the
end of the caudal peduncle (i.e. not including the caudal fin).
Entries below the minimum size shall be disqualified. Wild Betta
entries shall be adult specimens.
6. Due to the limited number of tanks and in the
case of overwhelming entries, the organizers reserve the right to
limit a participant to a maximum of 1 entry per class. This is to
encourage maximum participation from all hobbyists and breeders.
If the entries are still more than the number of tanks available,
then entries shall be selected on a first-come-first-served basis.
Unsuccessful applicants shall be informed at least 3 days prior
to the competition date and fees will be refunded.
7. The organizers reserve the right to re-classify
entries in the event of wrong entry for any class/division. However,
after benching in, fish found in the wrong class/division may be
disqualified at the discretion of the judges and organizers.
8. Division F: Wild Betta entries shall have the
scientific species name clearly stated in the "Label/Remarks"
field of the entry form. Failure to state the scientific name or
stating the wrong scientific name may result in disqualification
at the discretion of the judges and organizers.
9. Each entry will be provided with a competition
tank filled with water that has been aged for at least 24 hours.
Each Division F: Wild Betta entry will be provided with a competition
tank sized for the species entered. Participants are allowed to
bring their own water to fill the competition tank(s) assigned.
10. Only Division F tanks will be allowed a minimal
amount of plants to create an environment that will allow the bettas
to feel secure and maximize the potential for them to color up.
Plants shall be limited to:
(a) 1 or 2 clumps of Java Fern (microsorum pteropus),
or Anubias sp. weighted down with a small rock, clay or ceramic
ring. The total coverage area should not be beyond 1/3 of the length
of the tank.
(b) Duckweed, azolla or similar short-rooted floating
plants. The total coverage area should not exceed 1/2 the surface
area of the tank.
11. Colored medications and water conditioners
are not allowed. If medications or water conditioners are used,
they must be colorless . Division F classes shall be allowed a minimum
amount of colored water conditioners to just tint the water. The
judges and organizers reserve the right to dilute the colored waterof
any tank if it is deemed to be too dark.
12. The organizers will exercise reasonable efforts
to look after all entries throughout the duration of the competition.
However, the organizers shall not be held responsible for any injury,
loss, illness or mortality of entries.
13. Fishes shall not be fed during the competition
period except at times specified by the organizers.
14. Once the entries are accepted and displayed
at the competition site, participants will not be allowed to remove
any entries from the tanks, unless prior approval has been obtained
from the organizers.
15. The closing date for all entries shall be Friday,
26th February 2010.
16. All entries shall be benched-in at the competition
venue on Thursday, 4th March 2010 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
17. Judging shall take place on Friday,1 from 9am-2
pm, or whenever the judges have finished with the judging.
18. A panel of invited IBC Certified Judges shall
judge the competition. The decision of the judges shall be final
and binding and no further correspondence will be entertained.
19. In the event of disputes, the organizers shall
be the sole authority for the interpretation of the Rules &
Regulations. No arguments shall be entertained.
20. Results are not final and official until posted
by the organizers. After the results posted, any mistakes found
should be made known to the organizers immediately.
21. Participants shall collect their fish from
the competition venue on Sunday, 7th March 2010 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The organizers reserve the right to dispose of unclaimed fish in
any fashion it sees fit.
22. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second
prize-winners for each class, Division A, B, C and D Champions,
and the Grand Champion. Certificates will be awarded to the top
3 winners in each class. The Grand Champion Betta shall be selected
only from the Champions of Divisions A, B, C and D.
23. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify
entries if any of the following is observed: deformed or unhealthy
looking fish.
24. Judging criteria shall be the official Standards
of the International Betta Congress (IBC), and judging shall be
by IBC Certified Judges.
25. Judging shall be based on the condition and
performance of the fish at the time of judging.
26. Sales of competition fish will be handled by
the organizers. Please indicate on your entry form if you would
like to sell your fish, and the sale price. Please note that a sales
commission of 25% will be deducted by the organizers.
27. No stickers, labels or other forms of identification
(other than those applied by the organizers) will be allowed on
the competition tanks or racks.
28. Entries submitted via electronic
means do not require a signature. However, such entries constitute
a binding contract and the submitter is obligated to pay the appropriate
entry fees within days 5 of submitting the entry form. Failure to
pay by the stipulated time limit will result in disqualification
of the entire entry submission. No changes in the entry form are
allowed once submitted and received by the organizers.
For those
who are interested, we have show quality Bettas available.
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