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Article 6 Size of Exhibition 6.1 General FIP World Exhibitions should have an overall frame space of at least 2'500 m2 and a maximum of 4'500 m2 at their disposal for the Competitive Classes. Exceptions must be approved by the FIP Board. The term one m2 shall be taken to refer to a single frame capable of taking 16 sheets. 6.2 Specialised FIP World Exhibitions and FIP International Exhibitions should have an overall space of 1'000 - 2'500 m2 for the Competitive Classes. Exceptions must be approved by the FIP Board. 6.3 Each exhibit in the Championship Class shall be allotted the same number of frames as exhibits which have received 85 or higher points. Championship Class exhibits may not request a lesser allocation. 6.4 In all other Competitive Classes (except Youth or Literature class) 5 m2 will be uniformly allotted to all accepted exhibits that have received up to 84 points including first time exhibits. Similarly 8 m2 will be uniformly allotted to all accepted exhibits that have received 85 points or higher at a FIP Exhibition. First time exhibits which have received 85 or more points at a qualifying Continental Federation exhibition (see Art. 10.10) shall receive the same number of frames as those qualified by having received 85 and more at a FIP exhibition. 6.5 Exhibits which qualify for the higher number of frames at an exhibition shall, if requested by the exhibitor, be granted the increase for all exhibitions in the following calendar year. Once granted the exhibitor may not request a lesser number of frames. 6.6 The Exhibition Management decides on the allocation of the available frame space to the individual exhibition classes. The class for youth philately, if included, must be allocated at least 5% of the available frame space provided there are sufficient applications. 6.7 At every FIP World or International exhibition at least 20% of the exhibits should be in competition for the first time. 6.8 For the literature class, a reading area must be provided so that visitors may examine the exhibits. 6.9 It is recommended that each Exhibition Class be shown as an entity in one part or area of the exhibition. Article 7 Judging of Exhibits 7.1 Exhibits in the FIP Championship Class and the other Competitive Classes (Article 5.7) are to be judged according to uniform principles in all FIP exhibitions (Article 2). The principles are laid down in the GREVs and SREVs. Article 8 Awards and Recognition 8.1 Non-competitive classes Non-competitive exhibitors should receive suitable recognition for their exhibits from the Exhibition Management. 8.2 FIP Championship Class The only award in this class is the Grand Prix d'Honneur, a valuable objet d'art. Exhibits in the FIP Championship Class not receiving the Grand Prix d'Honneur will receive an objet d'art from the Exhibition Management. 8.3 Other Competitive Classes a) at General World Exhibitions ? Grand Prix International ? Grand Prix National b) at Specialised World Exhibitions Grand Prize of the Exhibition (Grand Prix d'Exposition) c) at International Exhibitions Grand Prize of the Exhibition (Grand Prix d'Exposition) ? The Grand Prizes are valuable objets d'art. ? Details of the Competitive Class for which the Grand Prix National is awarded are contained in the IREX. The exhibits in all other Competitive Classes are eligible for the Grand Prix International. ? Any exhibit may only receive the same Grand Prix once. 8.4 The following awards are available to the jury in the competitive classes ? Large gold medals ? Gold medals ? Large Vermeil medals (gold-plated silver) ? Vermeil medals (gold-plated silver) ? Large Silver medals ? Silver medals page 4 ? Silver bronze / Large bronze medals ? Bronze medals For the Youth Class medals may be awarded up to Large Vermeil level. All medals will be awarded together with an appropriate certificate. 8.5 The jury may, in addition to the medal awarded, express FIP Felicitations for those exhibits demonstrating outstanding philatelic research or originality. Felicitations may not be given to the same exhibit twice unless a totally new aspect of research has been introduced. The award of Felicitations shall be made by the Jury and acknowledged with a diploma from the FIP Board 8.6 In addition to the Grand Prix (Article 8.3), the Exhibition Management may place special prizes at the disposal of the Jury. These are awarded at the total discretion of the Jury to exhibits having received at least 85 points (except Youth with at least 75 points) in appreciation of outstanding philatelic merit or exceptional material. These prizes shall not constitute an intermediate medal level. These special prizes shall be placed at the disposal of the jury without the imposition of conditions. SECTION II CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AT EXHIBITIONS UNDER THE PATRONAGE OR AUSPICES OF THE FIP Article 9 Eligibility for participation in the Championship Class 9.1 Participation in the FIP Championship Class is restricted to exhibits which have received 95 or more points in FIP World Exhibitions in any three separate years during the previous 10 years. 9.2 A Grand Prize counts as a qualifying medal, credit however may be taken for only one Large Gold Medal (min. 95 points) or one Grand Prize per year. 9.3 An exhibit enters the Championship Class on 1 January in the year following qualification. 9.4 A list of qualified exhibits eligible for competition in the FIP Championship Class is prepared at the end of each year by the FIP Board. A qualified exhibit can compete in the FIP Championship Class for any five calendar years of the exhibitor's choice within a span of ten years once it becomes eligible. 9.5 Once an exhibit is eligible for the FIP Championship Class, it may not be exhibited in any other Competitive Class at FIP Exhibitions. Material from the exhibit must not be used in another exhibit. Should the exhibitor wish to enter a substantially different exhibit, a small proportion of such material, but in no case more than 10% of the individual philatelic items in the qualified exhibit, may be included within five years after conclusion of eligibility in this class. Abuse of this privilege will result in the exhibit being placed out of competition by the Jury. 9.6 On receiving the Grand Prix d'Honneur in the FIP Championship Class, or having completed eligibility under Article 9.4, an exhibit may only be shown out of competition by the same owner. Article 10 Qualification for Participation in the Competitive Classes 10.1 Participation in FIP World Exhibitions granted Patronage and International Exhibitions granted Auspices is set out in Article 48 of the Statutes 10.2 The exhibit must have received a minimum of 75 points or equivalent award at a national level exhibition within the proceeding ten years calculated from the date for submission of applications. 10.3 For Exhibits in the literature class no previous award is required. Books must have been published within the previous five years and all other entries in the literature class within the previous two years. The qualifying date being the 1 January in the year in which the Exhibition is being held. 10.4 For Exhibits in the Youth Class the qualification for Age Groups A (13 to 15 years) and B (16 – 18 years) is a national 70 points and for the Age Group C (19 to 21 years) a national 75 points. A former youth exhibit having obtained 85 or more points with an entry of five frames in Age Group C shall qualify to exhibit in the senior class. 10.5 If the qualification is attained in an Exhibition other than at the National Exhibition of his Member country, then the exhibitor must submit a certificate of recognition from his Member Federation. 10.6 Those Members who have not organised a national exhibition in the previous five years, may certify the qualification of the exhibit. Such Certificate must be signed by the President or Secretary General of the Member. 10.7 At a FIP International Exhibition, exhibitors from non-members may also participate as set out in Article 48.2 of the Statutes. They must fulfil the qualification requirements of Articles 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5. 10.8 Exhibits previously not shown in National Exhibitions or which have not acquired the qualification as per Articles 10.3 to 10.7, may not participate in a FIP Exhibition. 10.9 It is recommended that the same levels of medals be adopted by all Members as stipulated in Article 8.4. page 5 10.10 A qualifying Continental Federation Exhibition shall be defined as one where all team leaders and a minimum of 80% of all jurors are FIP accredited. It must also have FIP Recognition. Article 11 Applications 11.1 Application for participation at a FIP Exhibition must be submitted through the Commissioner of the country where the applicant resides. Applications can also be submitted by residents of non-members through the Commissioner of a Member to which they are associated. 11.2 On application the exhibitor must sign a declaration of ownership of the exhibit and agree to accept all FIP regulations. Article 12 Decision on Applications 12.1 The Exhibition Management decides whether an application is to be accepted or rejected. No reason need be given for the rejection of an application. However, all applications for qualified exhibits received for entry in the FIP Championship Class have to be accepted. 12.2 The Exhibition Management will strictly follow the allotment of frame space as provided under Articles 6.3 and 6.4. Article 13 Confirmation of Acceptance 13.1 The Decision on Acceptance or Rejection of Applications will be sent to the Exhibitor via the Commissioner. 13.2 On acceptance the exhibitor shall pay the exhibition fees within the time set by the Exhibition Management. 13.3 When submitting the final acceptance the exhibitor must provide a photocopy of the introductory page in one of the FIP languages, showing the concept of the exhibit. For the literature class the exhibitor must submit a translation of the title and technical details in one of the FIP languages. Article 14 Obligations of the Exhibitor 14.1 Every exhibitor is required to abide by the GREX, GREV, SREVs, Supplementary Rules for the Exhibition Classes, if any, and the IREX. 14.2 Any exhibitor who refuses a medal awarded by a Jury will be excluded from all FIP World or International Exhibitions for five years. Article 15 Limitation on Entries 15.1 Each exhibitor may submit a maximum of two entries to an exhibition. In the case of family members, a maximum of four entries per family is permitted. If an exhibition is oversubscribed only one exhibit, or two for family members, may be accepted under this regulation. Entries in the FIP Championship Class and the literature class are not subject to this limitation. 15.2 Jury members, senior consultants to the Jury, members of the Expert Group, the FIP Consultant and apprentice Jury members who are serving at that exhibition and their blood relations and relations by marriage are not eligible to participate in any Competitive Class. 15.3 An exhibit which has been sold, transferred, or gifted by an exhibitor to one of his family members will be treated as a new exhibit and will have to meet all requirements afresh, particularly Articles 10 and 17.1. 15.4 For Youth exhibits a fee equivalent to the cost of one frame in the senior classes shall be charged on each entry at FIP international exhibitions. Article 16 Pseudonyms 16.1 An exhibitor may enter his exhibit under a pseudonym. The Exhibition Management and the Jury Presidium must be notified of the true identity of the exhibitor. Article 17 Basic Requirements for Application to Exhibit 17.1 With the exception of the literature class, every exhibitor must have owned his exhibit for a minimum of two years before being eligible to exhibit at a FIP Exhibition. 17.2 Every exhibitor will abstain from exhibiting material which does not conform to FIP regulations or to the laws of the host country. Legal restrictions on the display of material shall be defined in IREX. 17.3 An exhibitor may direct attention to special items in the exhibit and to literature written by him relevant to the exhibit. However, no statements of value are permitted. The title of the exhibit shall clearly state the content in a form understandable to visitors to the exhibition. 17.4 The Jury must be provided with originals, or copies certified by the National Federation, of any certificates relating to material in the exhibit. These should be placed in the back of the protective covers. Copies may also be given to the National Commissioner as advised in general guidelines. page 6 17.5 Each exhibit sheet must be exhibited in protective covers. These must be capable of being opened by the Expert Group. Individual items should not be in sealed containers.