This is a hobbyist-only, English style koi show. Each hobbyist must own the fish being entered in the show and will have his/her own tank(s). Entrants are encouraged to reserve their tanks early as there are a limited number of tanks. Tri-State will maintain water quality for the show, but will insist that the tanks not be overcrowded.
Tri-State ZNA uses a Fish Point System as a guideline for loading tanks. This is done to maintain water quality throughout the weekend to ensure the safety and health of your koi. Tri-State ZNA reserves the right to require additional tanks be used if fish load exceeds these recommendations.
Registrations must be received no later than July 31, 2024.
Pre-registration with payment is recommended in order to guarantee tank availability.
All koi (including Longfin) will be measured from tip of the nose to the end of the tail (caudal fin) for determining the fish points below. The following table must be used to calculate the number of tanks needed.
Koi Size Points Size 1: 10.0 cm to 19.9 cm (7.8”) 1 Size 2: 20.0 cm to 29.9 cm (11.8”) 2 Size 3: 30 cm to 39.9 cm (15.7”) 3 Size 4: 40 cm to 49.9 cm (19.6”) 5 Size 5: 50.0 cm to 59.9 cm (23.6”) 8 Size 6: 60.0 cm to 69.9 cm (27.5”) 12 Size 7: 70.0 cm to 79.9 cm (31.4”) 15 Size 8: 80.0 cm and above (31.5”+) 16
Tri-State ZNA will have 8 foot and 6 foot tanks and strongly recommends a tank load of no more than 36 points per 8 foot and 24 points per 6 foot tank. Reservations should be made accordingly. Add your total number of points and divide by 36 or 24 to determine the number of tanks you need. Please contact the show chair for more information.
*In order to enter into the Tri-State ZNA Koi Show, you must become a member.
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Tri State ZNA Koi Show Rules
Koi will be benched into the following categories:
Code Group Category Notes 1 ... A ... Kohaku 2 ... A ... Sanke 3 ... A ... Showa 4 ... A ... Utsurimono All non-metallic Utsuri (shiro, hi, ki) 5 ... A ... Ginrin A All Ginrin versions of 1-4 above 6 ... B ... Bekko Includes shiro, hi, and ki Bekko 7 ... B ... Asagi Includes hi and ki Asagi 8 ... B ... Shusui Includes hi and ki Shusui 9 ... B ... Goromo Ai, Sumi, Budo, Goromo Sanke and Showa 10 ... B... Kawarimono Non-metallics including Ochiba, Kumunryu 11 ... B ... Goshiki Includes Goshiki, Showa and Sanke, etc 12 ... B ... Ginrin B All Ginrin versions of 6-11 above 13 ... B ... Hikari Moyomono Metallics with patterns and Kikokuryu 14 ... B ... Hikari Utsurimono Metallics with Utsuri patterns 15 ... B ... Mujimono Single-color non-metallic incl Ginrin & Matsuba 16 ... B ... Hikari Mujimono Single-color metallic incl Ginrin & Matsuba 17 ... B ... Tancho: All tancho including Ginrin and non-gosanke 18 ... L ...Longfin: All longfin
2. Sizes – There will be eight size classes as follows: Size 1 = 10.0 cm to 19.9 cm (7.8”) Size 5 = 50.0 cm to 59.9 cm (23.6”) Size 2 = 20.0 cm to 29.9 cm (11.8”) Size 6 = 60.0 cm to 69.9 cm (27.5”) Size 3 = 30 cm to 39.9 cm (15.7”) Size 7 = 70.0 cm to 79.9 cm (31.4”) Size 4 = 40 cm to 49.9 cm (19.6”) Size 8 = 80.0 cm and above (31.5”+) NOTE: Koi under 10.0 cm will not be judged
3. This show has NO Doitsu category. Doitsu koi are benched according to the category of their scaled counterparts, e.g. doitsu showa benched as shown.
4. Long Fin will be judged only in the Long Fin category and are NOT eligible for any other awards including Novice.
5. Entrants will be eligible for the following Major Awards, ranked in order of priority:
Grand Champion (Group A only) Grand Champion B Reserve Champion A Reserve Champion B Mature Champion A (Sizes 7-8) Mature Champion B (Sizes 7-8) Jumbo Champion (Size 8 from Group A or B) Adult Champion A (Sizes 5-6) Adult Champion B (Sizes 5-6) Young Champion A (Sizes 3-4) Young Champion B (Sizes 3-4) Baby Champion A (Sizes 1-2) Baby Champion B (Sizes 1-2)
6. The Mature Champion awards are considered higher awards than the Jumbo Champion award
7. Best in Size awards: Koi in Groups A and B that do not win a Major award above will be eligible for Best in Size awards (one award for each size)
8. The Judges Award will be the best Tategoi from any size category or group
9. The Most Unique Award will be awarded from any size category or group
10. The Novice Award will only be eligible to owners who have not competed in a koi show previously
11. Please notify the show chairman for any Friendship Awards to be given at our show
Koi will be benched into the following categories:
Code Group Category Notes 1 ... A ... Kohaku 2 ... A ... Sanke 3 ... A ... Showa 4 ... A ... Utsurimono All non-metallic Utsuri (shiro, hi, ki) 5 ... A ... Ginrin A All Ginrin versions of 1-4 above 6 ... B ... Bekko Includes shiro, hi, and ki Bekko 7 ... B ... Asagi Includes hi and ki Asagi 8 ... B ... Shusui Includes hi and ki Shusui 9 ... B ... Goromo Ai, Sumi, Budo, Goromo Sanke and Showa 10 ... B... Kawarimono Non-metallics including Ochiba, Kumunryu 11 ... B ... Goshiki Includes Goshiki, Showa and Sanke, etc 12 ... B ... Ginrin B All Ginrin versions of 6-11 above 13 ... B ... Hikari Moyomono Metallics with patterns and Kikokuryu 14 ... B ... Hikari Utsurimono Metallics with Utsuri patterns 15 ... B ... Mujimono Single-color non-metallic incl Ginrin & Matsuba 16 ... B ... Hikari Mujimono Single-color metallic incl Ginrin & Matsuba 17 ... B ... Tancho: All tancho including Ginrin and non-gosanke 18 ... L ...Longfin: All longfin
2. Sizes – There will be eight size classes as follows: Size 1 = 10.0 cm to 19.9 cm (7.8”) Size 5 = 50.0 cm to 59.9 cm (23.6”) Size 2 = 20.0 cm to 29.9 cm (11.8”) Size 6 = 60.0 cm to 69.9 cm (27.5”) Size 3 = 30 cm to 39.9 cm (15.7”) Size 7 = 70.0 cm to 79.9 cm (31.4”) Size 4 = 40 cm to 49.9 cm (19.6”) Size 8 = 80.0 cm and above (31.5”+) NOTE: Koi under 10.0 cm will not be judged
3. This show has NO Doitsu category. Doitsu koi are benched according to the category of their scaled counterparts, e.g. doitsu showa benched as shown
4. Long Fin will be judged only in the Long Fin category and are NOT eligible for any other awards including Novice.
5. Entrants will be eligible for the following Major Awards, ranked in order of priority:
Grand Champion (Group A only) Grand Champion B Reserve Champion A Reserve Champion B Mature Champion A (Sizes 7-8) Mature Champion B (Sizes 7-8) Jumbo Champion (Size 8 from Group A or B) Adult Champion A (Sizes 5-6) Adult Champion B (Sizes 5-6) Young Champion A (Sizes 3-4) Young Champion B (Sizes 3-4) Baby Champion A (Sizes 1-2) Baby Champion B (Sizes 1-2)
6. The Mature Champion awards are considered higher awards than the Jumbo Champion award
7. Best in Size awards: Koi in Groups A and B that do not win a Major award above will be eligible for Best in Size awards (one award for each size)
8. The Judges Award will be the best Tategoi from any size category or group
9. The Most Unique Award will be awarded from any size category or group
10. The Novice Award will only be eligible to owners who have not competed in a koi show previously
11. Please notify the show chairman for any Friendship Awards to be given at our show