Competition Rules

Knaresborough Camera Club competition rules


It is the policy of the committee to encourage active photography within the club.

All members should endeavour to produce new work for competition entry.


1:1 All entries shall be marked with a title (if any), competition category and members name. With prints this information shall appear on the reverse, the title ONLY may appear on the front

1:2 All entries shall be handed to the competitions secretary on or before the submission date (indicated by an ‘S’ in the programme) with an entry form.

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The competitions secretary shall record the receipt of each entry and shall check the validity
of each within these rules.

1:3 Entries shall only be accepted from fully paid-up members and honorary life members.

1:4 An entry may be temporarily retained by the committee for use in inter-club competitions or exhibitions.

1:5 Unless specifically requested otherwise on the entry form, it will be assumed that all entries shall be available for the YPU. competitions and possible selection by them for the Photographic Alliance Competitions.

1:6 In any one year an image once submitted in a competition class (e.g. Portrait – Colour Print) may only be re-submitted in the Annual Competition. An entry will not be acceptable if it has won an award in any Club Competition of a previous year.

1:7 The judges for competitions will be invited by the committee.

1:8 Awards are made annually at the discretion of the committee.

1:9 Entries must be appropriate to the subject (if any) given in the programme.

1:10 The Annual Competitions are open i.e. All categories are eligible.

1:11 All photographs must be the unaided work of the entrant, but slides, colour negatives, and prints may be trade processed.

1:12 The submission of an entry shall imply acceptance of these rules.

1:13 The decision of the committee is final in the interpretation and application of these rules.


 2 Entries for the “Chairman’s Choice” competition must have been taken since the date of the last AGM


Colour and monochrome prints

3:1 The club has one class for colour and monochrome Prints.

3:2 Three entries up to a maximum size of 500mm X 400mm (20” x 16”) including the mount may be submitted in each competition. PRINTS SHALL BE MOUNTED.


Projected

4:1 The club has two classes  for Projected work, Projected and Projected+.

4:2 Three entries digital or slides or a combination not exceeding three.
2” x 2” slides may be submitted in each competition. The Slides MUST be ‘spotted’ in the bottom left-
 hand corner of the mount as seen when viewed by hand. The slides  will be digitally scanned by the club
 for entry if not already done by the Member.

For digital please see the digital rules sheet. Available from the competition secretary

Competitions – definition of classes


CREATIVITY – A creation of the author which stimulates the mind of the viewer through the creative use of line, form or colour.  It also includes the manipulation of the image either through the camera or its creation in the printing stage and/or the combination of transparencies or negatives.

MOVEMENT – The picture to depict movement in or of the subject, be it human, natural or mechanical.

NATURAL HISTORY – Subjects shall be of any untamed animas or uncultivated plants in a natural habitat and any natural geological formation.  The subject must occur naturally without any interference from man.

PICTORIAL – Covers any subject that does not qualify for any of the accompanying classes or when any of them are not included as a specific KCC competition.

PORTRAIT – Includes human figure studies and/or groups of a portrait nature.
Animal studies can be included in this class.

RECORD – Shall include any man-made object, building or part thereof, ancient or modern or any archaeological item.

SET SUBJECT – This will be chosen by the club chairman each year.
The photographs for submission shall have been taken between the date of the competition and the previous Annual General meeting when the subject is announced.

SPORT/PASTIMES/PHOTO-JOURNALISM – Includes pictures of sporting activities, hobbies and pastimes end events or subjects similar to those photographically illustrated in newspapers or magazines.

Club rules

Knaresborough Camera Club Constitution

1. We're known as Knaresborough Camera Club
2. We aim to promote photography and members' learning and to help them on their photography journey.
3. Responsibility for running the club and looking after its property rests with the committee consisting of a chairman, secretary, treasurer, and a minimum of two members, elected each year.  At committee meetings four members form a quorum, and five at the annual meeting.
4. Members are required to abide by club rules.
5. The chairman can remain in office for up to two years in a row. The committee can make exceptions. Re-election is done through the annual meeting.
6. The secretary performs the duties expected of the role and keeps members informed of the club’s activities and points of interest throughout the session. A report is given at the annual meeting recording the club’s progress.
7. The treasurer collects subscriptions, keep receipts, is responsible for all agreed payments and keeps correct records of these.  An audited balance sheet is presented at the annual meeting.
8. Membership and other payments are made electronically. Details of the club bank account will be provided.
9. The committee can co-opt members to help run the club and it can appoint committee members to assist officers
10. The Annual General Meeting takes place in September at the start of the new season. Here, officers and the committee are appointed for the year ahead. Nominations need to be made to the secretary at least two weeks before the annual meeting.
11. A special meeting may be called at the written request of five members to the secretary. This letter or email will state what needs to be considered. A notice of 14 days is required for this.
12. Club meetings are normally held on Wednesday evenings at a time the committee decides appropriate.  Support meetings may also be arranged for dates and times as required.
13. Subscription rates are decided at the annual meeting. The meeting will take into consideration concessionary rates for students and married couples. Subscriptions are due at the start of the autumn session.
14. The treasurer will notify the committee of any subscription arrears after one month. After a further month, non-payment might result in membership being withdrawn.
15. Members may be asked to resign, be barred from continuing membership, by the committee. Any such members can appeal and this will be treated confidentially.
16. The casting vote at all meetings rests with the chair, the club's main officer.
17. Public Liability Insurance is arranged by the committee (the club is not liable for personal loss on club premises regardless of how this happens).
18. The committee has the discretion to award honorary membership for services to the club.
19. Alteration or amendment to these rules can only be considered at the annual meeting.