Song Divisions Rules

LSSCC Show Rules

1.  All birds must be banded with closed traceable bands and raised by the exhibitor. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2.  To be eligible for awards in any division, the exhibitor must be a member of Lone Star State Canary Club. We welcome you to join at the show. A membership form is at the back of this catalog for your convenience.

3.  The judging will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

4.  The entry fee will be $2.00 per cage for the first twenty entries and $1.00 for each additional entry.

5.  One entry sheet for each division is required.  The divisions are Song, Type, Lipochrome, Melanin and New Color Melanin.  

6.  It will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to properly mark the show tags of LSSCC banded birds at the time of entry. 

7.  A Novice is any exhibitor showing for their first year. 

8.  Entries shall be received on Friday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Entries will also be accepted Saturday from 7:00 am to 8:30 a.m. 

9.  All exhibits must be checked upon entering and leaving the show. After the birds are checked in they are under the care of the show management. They shall not be handled by anyone other than those with proper authority. 

10.  Consult show catalog regarding class and section numbers. The show management accepts no responsibility for inaccuracy. Birds will be entered in the class and section number indicated on the entry blank. Classification and consulting committee members will be available to those who need help. 

11.  LSSCC will not be responsible for any accidents, loss or damage to any exhibitor's property. Every precaution will be exercised in the care of the birds. 

12.  The show management reserves the right to reject any or all entries and to make any changes deemed best for the success of the show. The show management also reserves the right to make any additional rules or regulations it deems necessary.

13.  The decisions of the judges are final.

14.  No advertising of any nature will be permitted on or about the show cages until all judging is completed and awards have been given.

15.  LSSCC advocates the use of regulation show cages. Each cage should comply with the standard of the species. No extra treat or seed cups of any kind will be allowed; no greens, fruit or treats are permitted in or about the show cage.

16.  All doors of cages must be securely fastened. They can be taped with black tape only. 

17.  The show committee reserves the right to assign extra judges if necessary. 

18.  Anyone other than the show manager found tampering with the show cage tags will have his/her entries disqualified. 

19.  Sale tables will be available for $30 each. If you would like a sale table, if possible please let us know in advance to ensure we have enough tables. 

20.  A formal presentation of awards will be at the banquet. The awards will be presented to the individual owners by the LSSCC exhibition judges.

21.  Entries may be removed from the show hall after the formal presentation of awards, annual meeting, auction and raffle. The President will announce when you may remove your birds with the assistance of the club stewards.

SONG DIVISIONS

American Singer

Spanish Timbrado

American Singer Division Rules

1. American Singer canaries are officially registered in the show when the American Singer Division Secretary records the entries.  It is the exhibitor’s (or their agent’s) responsibility to get them to that Secretary.
2. American Singers’ registration ends an hour before closing the evening before judging, unless special arrangements are made with the American Singer Division Manager.
3. Only birds wearing closed AS bands may be entered and the bands must be registered with the ASC under the exhibitor’s name.  No additional bands are allowed on a bird.
4. Birds wearing this year's bands will be judged in "young" classes. All others will be judged in "old" classes.
5. Classes will have 5-8 birds with 7 being the preferred number. The judge may grant permission for some classes to have 9 birds.
6. All judging will be completed one hour prior to Awards Ceremony.  The Judge and American Singer Division Manager will decide together the best way to handling all entries and classes to give each bird a fair time before the judge in the American Singer Division.  Judging times and classes will be posted at 11:30 PM Friday.
7. Judging will begin no later than 9:00 AM but can start earlier dependent on the number of entries and the time required to judge all American Singers.
8. Standard American Singer show cages must be used.   The following items apply to cage setup:
   • Plain white paper cut straight to fit within the cage bottom.
   • Glass or plastic, clear or frosted, cage cups.  Both cups must be the same.
   • Only clear water (no colored water) is permitted in the water cup.  When looking at the cage door, water goes on the right.
   • Canary/rape seed mix or pellets are permitted in the food cup.  When looking at the cage door, food goes on the left.
   • The American Singer Division Manager will provide pipe cleaners to secure the bottom tray.  No other fastening methods are permitted.
   • The cage tag must be attached at the joint of the leftmost vertical bar and middle crossbar of the cage front (when looking at cage front door).  Once entries are registered with the Secretary, the cage tags may NOT be opened by anyone until all judging is completed and winners are announced.
   • Two top perches and one feeder perch, size and wood type per AS standards.
9. No identifying marks of any kind are allowed on cages, such as special color paint, special perches or cups, tags, breeder’s cards, etc.  The American Singer Division Manager will assist exhibitors, when possible, to correct any non-standard item, thereby helping the exhibitor complete registration. 
10. The American Singer Division Manager reserves the right to reject or remove any entry that shows signs of injury, excessive stress, illness, or disease.
11. Care and well being of American Singer registered entries:
    • Stewards will provide food and water to birds in the holding area as needed.  Exhibitors may service cages only after all judging is completed.
    • The show staff is not responsible for birds that are shipped to the show. The agent who registers the birds is responsible for them until they are registered.  The agent is responsible for getting any awards or prizes back to the owner. It is recommended that such parties put their agreement in writing.
    • The sponsoring club, the host club, and their members are NOT responsible for loss or damage by any cause.  Participation in the show and competition are strictly at the exhibitor’s sole risk.
12. No cage or bird will be removed or checked out until all judging is complete.
13. The decision of the judge is final.
14. The American Singer Division Manager is in charge of the American Singer Division and reserves the right to resolve any issues or conflicts, to make any additional rule or regulation necessary for the success of the American Singer exhibition. 

Spanish Timbrado Division Rules

The Spanish Timbrado Song Canary Division is judged according to the Song standards of the Confederation Ornithologic Mondial (COM) and Federacion Ornitologics, Cultural Deportive Espanola (FOCDE).

 Birds must be in stackable, recognized song competition cages, including:  Valencia or Seville Timbrado cages, Waterslager cages, or Roller cages. 

 All birds must be banded with closed traceable bands and raised by the exhibitor.

 Teams of four birds and single birds are welcome as appropriate.  Birds will be judged in teams or individuals in the division.  There will be separate young and old birds in a section.

 Judging starts PROMPTLY AT 9AM.  No entries will be accepted after 8:30 AM.

 Spanish Timbrados will be judged in a closed room.  Visitors may enter the room and view the judging when the door is open and another group of birds is being brought in to be judged.  Once the door is closed, you may not leave or enter until the judging for that / those birds is completed.  The judging lasts for 20 minutes for each bird / birds.