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SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE EVALUATION OF YOUTH EXHIBITS AT F.I.P. EXHIBITIONS

 
ARTICLE 1: COMPETITIVE EXHIBITIONS
In accordance with Article 1.4 of the General Regulations of F.I.P. for the Evaluation of Competitive Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions (GREV) these Special Regulations have been developed to supplement those principles with regard to Youth Philately. Reference to Guidelines to Youth Philately Regulations is also invited.
 
ARTICLE 2: COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS
Exhibits entered by young philatelists aged 13 to 21 years, assigned to Age Classes "A", "B" and "C" to form the Youth Class. Each exhibit is marked by the personality of the young philatelist and, therefore, the Age Group of each one is taken into consideration throughout by the Juror.
 
ARTICLE 3: PRINCIPLES OF EXHIBIT COMPOSITION
3.1 The principles defined in the special regulations of various competitive classes are, in general also valid for young philatelists' exhibits.
   
3.2 Each young exhibitor will include a Plan for his/her exhibit and clearly define the scope of the exhibit.
   
ARTICLE 4: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING EXHIBITS
In accordance with Article 4 of GREV these criteria are to be used:
 
* Treatment (philatelic/thematic)
* Philatelic Knowledge
* Philatelic Material
* Presentation of the Collection
* In accordance with Article 4.3 of the GREV these criteria are modified to comply with special considerations for young exhibitors.
 
ARTICLE 5: JUDGING OF EXHIBITS
5.1 For the evaluation of youth exhibits concerning Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Revenues and Maximaphily. The following points will be allocated for the criteria mentioned in the various Age Classes (please see note in the preceeding paragraph, Article 4):
   
 
Criteria AGE CLASS
         
  A B C D
         
Treatment 29 31 33 35
Knowledge 26 29 32 35
Material 20 20 20 20
Presentation 25 20 15 1
   
  For the evaluation of youth exhibits concerning Thematic Philately and appropriate exhibits in Maximaphily, the following points will be allocated for criteria mentioned in the various Age Classes (please see note in the penultimate paragraph, Article 4):
   
 
Criteria AGE CLASS
         
  A B C D
         
Plan 19 21 23 25
Development 19 21 23 25
Philatelic&related Knowledge 17 18 19 20
Material 20 20 20 20
Presentation 25 20 15 10
   
5.2 The allocation of points for the various criteria in the respective Age Classes corresponds to the degree of philatelic advancement of the young philatelist and takes into consideration their progress.
   
5.3 Medals, diplomas and certificates of participation are awarded upon the evaluation of exhibits:
   
  45 points: diploma
60 points: bronze medal
65 points: silver/bronze medal
70 points: silver medal
75 points: large silver medal
80 points: vermeil medal
85 points: large vermeil medal
A large vermeil medal is the highest medal awarded to a young philatelist.
   
  Special Prizes and Felicitations may additionally be awarded to exhibits of large silver and higher medals in accordance with GREX Articles 8.5, and 8.6
   
5.4 Youth exhibits will be judged by F.I.P. approved jurors in accordance with the provisions of Section V; The Jury of GREX.
   
5.5 The Jury will complete for each exhibitor a short critical evaluation sheet prepared by the F.I.P. Commission for Youth Philately. Each exhibitor is entitled to receive his/her evaluation sheet through the National Commissioner.
   
ARTICLE 6: CONCLUDING PROVISIONS
6.1 In the event of any discrepancies in the text, arising from translation, the English text shall prevail.
   
6.2 These Special Regulations for the Evaluation of Youth Exhibits at F.I.P. Exhibitions have been approved by the 66-th Congress in Madrid, 14th and 15 October, 2000. They apply to all those Exhibitions granted F.I.P. patronage, auspices or support at, or following the 66th F.I.P. Congress.
 
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