Apologies for a slightly delayed February Blog.
Our National Show Committee have kicked up a gear given Trade Stand Bookings will open at the end of February, alongside the myriad of other actions needed for this years 44th National Koi Show. Our JSC have a Judge's Trainee Seminar planned, and their Spring AGM also on the horizon.
We are also looking at a new page and content for the JSC on our website, this should be live in the coming weeks.
I have previously mentioned proposed changes to show size classifications; a number of hobbyists have reached out to me on this over the last few weeks, and I wanted to offer reassurance that we won't be rushing into making these changes without relevant consultation.
I know it's February in Blog World, but I did want to mention that we have issued our AGM Notification.
Our Society AGM takes place on Sunday 14th April at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre. Members can find the AGM Notification in the Members Area of our website. - we will also shortly provide our Agenda and AOB’s.
If you follow the Blog, you'll know I alluded to a ‘surprise’ last month...
Back in Tokyo; on the Saturday night ahead of Sunday's All Japan Koi Show Award Ceremony, I was asked by Mike Hughes & Lee Bailey (Shosha Koi) to collect an Award for a 35bu Tancho Goshiki, which had been awarded a Tsubaki Prize.
There are some 1,800 awards or prizes at the AJKS, and the awards structure is very different to a U.K. show; Majors, yes, but also numerous Kokugyo and Division Champions. Alongside, variety specific classes (Tsubaki, Miyabi, Sakura, etc.) and the corresponding Champions.
It was an honour to do this for Shosha Koi; picking up any award at the biggest and most prestigious show in the world is a fantastic achievement.
I would again like to thank Mike & Lee for the opportunity, even if perhaps a little nerve wracking!
If you are interested in finding out more about the All Japan Koi Show, there are videos and articles currently circulating that might be of interest.
Anthony & Stephen Grey (North East Section) have put together a couple of great videos; talking about the show, and also showcasing some of the approx. 2,200 fish that were exhibited.
You could also check out Steve Rollins article (Crouch Valley Section); Steve's article was recently published in Koi-Net Magazine, providing an in-depth read alongside lots of information about show sizes and awards.
World of Nishikigoi also recently published a video on YouTube, showcasing the Dream Koi Exhibition that also took place over the AJKS weekend; you can find that on YouTube, via the World of Nishikigoi Channel.
That’s it for me for this month, enjoy the hobby and take care.
Feel free to get in touch via chairman@bkks.co.uk
