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North Florida Koi Club

Host of the 2008 AKCA Seminar

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Show Etiquette  (or A Koi Show is not a Little League game.  You cannot yell at the Judges.)

Remember a Koi Show is about appreciation of koi, their color and uniqueness.  The pride and feeling you have for your fish are matched by every other koi keeper at the show.  By following a few simple courtesies everyone can have a fulfilling show.

 1)       Do not go into the area inside the tanks.  This area is for the judges and show officials.  All fish can be viewed easily outside the ring of tanks. 

2)      Do not disturb, question, or distract the judges while they are working.  They have a lot to do and the less distractions they have the better for all participants.  You may watch the judging by silently and with respect.  Judges often give instructions on how and why they picked certain fish after the judging is completed. 

3)      Do not point out which fish are your or identify any fish as belonging to anyone.  To have fair competition anonymity of the koi keepers must be maintained. 

4)      Do not speak ill of anyone’s fish.  One person’s eye for beauty is another person’s eye sore. 

5)      Have your own net (if possible) and have it located by your tank. 

6)      Do not bring food, drink or anything else over the tanks.   A lot of effort is directed towards water quality and fouling the water in any way is unhealthy for the fish. 

7)      Keep an eye on your fish to assure they are doing well and not in trouble.  If you see a problem notify a show official.