APA Points System

Notes:

Class numbers shown and point allocations. For some shows, especially smaller venues, the numbers of birds shown in a division (large fowl, bantams, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl) may actually be less than the number required for a qualified class champion. In those cases, the division champions or higher would not receive the show points, but would be allotted the extra champion points. Example: In a show where there are two ducks and two geese, neither division even meets the minimum number of class entries for those two categories. The two birds in each category would get 1 and 2 points respectively for having champion and reserve of the division. If one of these birds would go on to win show champion, then the show points (5, 10, 15 or 25) would be restored and allotted to the winners.

Show division accommodation and point allocations. For shows where not all categories of poultry are allowed or accommodated, the additional master exhibitor points for Landfowl, waterfowl or show champions may be withheld or not allocated due to limitations on competition. For example, at an All-Bantam Show which does not provide for exhibits of large fowl, waterfowl, turkeys or guinea fowl, the top two bantam champions would be eligible for master exhibitor points for bantams, but not the extra points for Landfowl, waterfowl or show champions, because there was not the opportunity for competition with those groups. All-Breed or similarly focused shows where only representatives of a single breed or category (e.g., waterfowl) are provided for shall be eligible for master exhibitor points matching their focus. For example, at an All Old English Game Bantam show, the champions would be eligible for points associated with a qualified class champion (=show points) but not additional points for Champion or Reserve Bantam, Landfowl or Show champions would be allotted.

Other exhibitor point adjustments or requirements. Awarding of Master Exhibitor Points is contingent upon shows meeting the other selected requirements of sanctioned show as outlined in the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the APA Show Guidelines. Some of these include, but are not limited to:

• Sanctioned show judges. The judging slate at shows must meet the license requirements for a sanctioned meet in order for master exhibitor points to be allotted.
• The exhibitor must be a current member of the American Poultry Association in order to be eligible for master exhibitor points:
• Exhibitors should note that if membership in the APA lapses, then they would lose all exhibitor points earned, and would start over if they rejoined after some period of time.
• When entering a show, the exhibitor must use the exact name that appears on the membership list for the points to be allocated correctly.
• As stated per the APA Show guidelines, the exhibits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor in order for them to be awarded master exhibitor points.
• Master exhibitor points will be awarded based on the available information provided on the APA show report. If it is not possible to determine eligible class, division or show champions, then those points will not be allotted.
• Master exhibitor points are not awarded for Junior Show winners. APA Junior members that are showing and winning in an open show are eligible to earn master exhibitor points along with Annual and Endowment Trust Life Members.

APA Display Award

• Display Guidelines. A display consists of seven (7) or more birds of the same breed and variety (example: White Plymouth Rock) comprised of the following: 1 Cock, 1 Hen, 1 Cockerel, 1 Pullet & 1 Trio (either old trio or young trio will qualify). Note: these are the minimum requirement by a single exhibitor in each class (cock, hen, cockerel, pullet and trio) in order to qualify as a display (At shows not accepting trios, a display shall consist of seven or more entries in the cock, hen, cockerel and pullet classes. (One cock, hen, cockerel and pullet plus three more birds.). Qualifying Displays can be entered in any recognized breed and variety and include all land fowl and waterfowl. Display awards are not chosen by the judge. They are calculated by the show management based on the judge’s placements. A form will be provided as part of the show report package to assist in calculating display points.
• Display points are as follows: 1st Place 6 Points, 2nd place 4 Points, 3rd place 3 Points, 4th Place 2 Points, and 5th Place 1 Point. For Trios, these Points count double. They are multiplied by the number of entries in that class not the amount entered.
• Points to be awarded. 15 points to be awarded for Champion Display, and 10 points for Reserve Display where the minimum qualifying number of displays are entered, regardless of the level of APA meet.
• Minimum Display requirements. A minimum of seven (7) displays to qualify for Champion Display Points and minimum of ten (10) displays to qualify for both Champion and Reserve Display points.
• Calculating Display Totals. See last page for manual point calculation worksheet.
• Show Report Form. As part of the Show Report package, show secretaries will be provided a copy of the calculation tool.