[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by koicluboftheair Indeed, showing koi that have won cash awards is an issue I'm inquiring about. Just as pond builders like koiczar have been questioned as to his status as a pro or non-pro there will doubtlessly be others. Not only are the likes of Frank and NancyM effected, but the Central Florida Show in Orlando is using SKA's ZNA judging standard, which might be particularly sensitive to who can enter a show based on their interpretation of pro versus non-pro. Another aspect that I questioned, which has not be commented on as of yet is the standard by which the show will be judged separate from the later impact of the prize money. A politically incorrect way of asking could be will the show have a high or low judging standard considering the diversity of judging standards available tank side.

John
Exactly what are you trying to accomplish here? What do you know of me or my husband, regarding the koi hobby besides second hand information. My husband and I have devoted our time and energy to the hobby here in California. We travel to all the shows that invite us, in California, Arizona, Colorado. We are invited by the very same people you are talking about, AKCA judges. I have been down this road with others on this same subject. But I don't feel the need to defend my integrity or principals to you.

As Steve and Ray have already stated, each club has there own guidelines and rules. PERIOD