SHOW RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL EXHIBITORS

  1. Entries will be accepted only on the distinct understanding that neither the Society nor any of its Officers can be held responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibit no matter how much loss or damage may arise.
  2. All entries for “local classes” will be confirmed to a radius of 10 miles from Keighley Parish Church
  3. The Society reserves the right to cancel any class for which an insufficient number of entries are received. Alternatively, such classes may be held with the prize money reduced at the discretion of the Committee.
  4. All entries must be the sole bona-fide property of the Exhibitor at the time the entry is made. (This Rule does not apply to any Horse classes)
  5. All entries must be made on the form provided or online and should be accompanied by the full amount of the fees as indicated in the Prize Schedule.
  6. The Each Section Secretary, in making out the Award Book for the Judges, will strike out all entries for competition in which the entry fees are not paid on the day of entries closing. This rule will be strictly enforced.
  7. All exhibits must be in position on the ground not later than, nor removed no earlier than, the time stated in the Schedule for the section/class in question
  8. The decision of the Judges shall in all cases be final, except (a) when a bona-fide mistake has been made   by the Judges, in which case it will be competent for the Judges to review or reconsider their decision, or (b) where misrepresentation or breach of these Rules is discovered and proved to the satisfaction of the Committee whose decision shall be final.
  9. Any objection against the award of prizes must be made in writing to the Secretary on the Show field. A deposit of £10.00 must accompany each objection, which deposit will be returned if the objection is proved, and if not, will be forfeited to the Society. The decision of the Society shall be final.
  10. The Society will hold themselves responsible for the payment of prizes, except Special Prizes, which are only offered on behalf of the Donors who are solely responsible for them.
  11. Winners of Challenge Cups and Trophies shall sign a receipt for same and undertake to return the Cup or Trophy in advance of the following year’s Show.

 

HEALTH & SAFETY RESUME

  • Accidents:  All accidents must be reported to a steward or the secretary.
  • Insurance:  Where applicable all exhibitors should have public liability insurance.
  • All contractors and exhibitors must comply with their own trade/professional standards to meet the Health and Safety standards required by law.
  • All dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and be fully controlled.
  • All livestock exhibitors are responsible for the safety and proper conduct of their animals which must remain in their allotted area at all times.  The Society’s stewards have the right to box any animal perceived to be unruly.
  • The Society’s Health & Safety Policy statement is available to all exhibitors, Trade Stands and members of the public etc, online or at the Secretary’s Marquee on show day.  The Society is required by law to adhere to the requirements laid out in this statement.
  • A copy of the Public Safety Notice is available online or at the Secretary’s Marquee on show day.