AFTER EACH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, the divisions and categories are reviewed for possible improvements, additions, and/or deletions in the competition structure. Shortly after the 2001 show, it was decided to split birds into two categories because of the high number of quality entries, approximately 50 each show, competing for one Best in World title.

The rules are followed and scrutinized during each show and suggestions are accepted from both judges and competitors to consider for future World Show competitions. The rules and divisions of the World Show competition have been tested, discussed, and reconsidered so many times that there are very few problems, and normally only one or two areas need to be looked at following each year’s show. That does not mean major changes and additions will not be considered and made because I feel that is something that can make a strong show even healthier. Changes, however, should not be made without careful research, consultation, and reason.

...Continued in the Summer 2004 Issue of Breakthrough.

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