STAMP ACTIVE COMPETITION 2008

This year the Stamp Active Competition will take place at the National Philatelic Exhibition to be held at the Harrogate Exhibition Centre from Friday 2nd May to

Saturday 3rd May.

The entries are judged in four age groups: up to 9; 10 an 11; 12 and 13; 14 to 16.

In each group, the sender of the best entry wins a cup, but there are also cups for the best overall entry, and the most promising entry. There is also a trophy awarded to the best group entry. All entries are given an award, ranging from gold level to a certificate.

You must send in your completed entry form by Friday, March 14, 2008 (ask someone to help you if you are unsure about how to fill in the form). You will need to send in your entry to arrive no later than Friday March 28, 2008.

For more copies of the entry form, or more details, contact

Mrs Jean Wood

6 Beech Grove

Whitley Bay

Tyne and Wear

NE26 3PJ

(e-mail: jeanmwood@blueyonder.co.uk)

You should send your completed entry form to Jean: you will receive a note to let you know that your entry form has been received. However, your entry should be sent to

MR R J West 39 Waverley Avenue, Sutton, Surrey SMI 3JX   to arrive by 28th March 2008

 It is regretted that on this occasion entries can only be submitted and returned by post: it will not be possible to deliver or collect entries personally.

STAMP ACTIVE COMPETITION

RULES

1. Each entry can be of 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 sheets. However, if you have won at silver level, the next time you enter you must put in more sheets (in other words, if you have won a silver with 8 sheets, next time you must put in at least 12 sheets). Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of two entries.

2. All the pages must be A4, and enclosed in a protective clear cover.

3. Write your name on the BACK of each sheet, and also number each sheet on the back in order (that is, from 1 onwards).

4. When sending your sheets in the post, make sure they are well protected with sheets of cardboard, and never fold your sheets.

5. Your entry can be of a theme (such as flowers, sports, animals, and so on) or of a particular country. You can include stamps, both unused and used, postcards, envelopes with stamps, stamps showing postmarks that apply to your theme, stamp booklets and miniature sheets. Ask your stamp group leader for help.

6. You can write up your pages by hand or by computer, but all must be your own work.

7. Entries are accepted from groups, such as the members of a stamp club, in addition to individuals.

The entries are marked on the following basis:

A is 14 to 16

B is 12 and 13

C is 10 and 11

D is up to 9

                            D         C          B         A                                                    

Presentation      50          40          35          25                                                                                             

Knowledge        20          25          30          40                                                   

Condition          10          20          20          25                                                                 

Originality        20          15          15          10                                                                               

The awards are on the following basis:

Up to 40 points – certificate

40 to 49 – bronze

50 to 59 – silver-bronze

60 to 69 – silver

70 to 79 – silver gilt

80 and over – gold.

The best in each age group wins a cup, and the overall best entry wins the Kidstamps Cup. The best Group entry wins the Myers Shield.