20th Annual San Diego Koi Show

[schildkoi]

Tom Graham, show chair for this event wanted me to share this information:

Our Head Judge with be Senichi Mano of Izumiya fame who is not only

one of the most respected koi breeders in the Niigata region, but is

also Chairman of the Shinkokai.


Shunichi Yoshida is Vice Chairman and Director in Charge of Fish

Disease for the Shinkokai as well a being the third generation of

Yoshidas who have dedicated their lives to Nishikigoi. Shunichi's

father Hiroshi was one of the founders of the Shinkokai, and

Shunichi's position as Director in Charge of Fish Disease for the

Shinkokai makes him an invaluable resource for questions regarding

the state of the industry in Japan.


Masaaki Matsumura is also a Vice Chairman of the Shinkokai and is the

owner of Matsumura Fish Farms, a Koi and dry goods distributor in

Nagano prefecture.


In addition to our esteemed panel of Shinkokai Judges from Japan, we

will also feature judges from AKCA, ZNA and Shinkokai of U.S. The

AKCA judge will be Pam Spindola, an experienced judge and a long time

Koi hobbyist. The judge from ZNA is Ron Goforth, a certified ZNA

Judge and long time ZNA leader. The Shinkokai U.S. judge will be Ray

Abell from Nishikigoi of Niigata, well known for his keen eye, and

high quality koi. There will also be three AKCA candidate judges, and

professional fish handlers from the Shinkokai of U.S.


Our benchers and fish wranglers will be Shinkokai member dealers,

so your koi will receive the best possible TLC.


The dates are February 17th and 18th, President's Day Weekend.


We have special lighting for every tank this year, so the brilliant

reds and whites will be able to compete as they should.


And if that is not enough we also will feature Cash Prizes, sponsored

by AQUA ULTRAVIOLET. Grand Champion will receive $1,000 cash.


Here is the breakdown


Grand Champion -$1,000

Reserve Grand Champion - $350

Best Non-Gosanke Champion -$350

Best Mature -$100

Best Young - $100

Best Baby - $100


That's $2,000 in Cash Prizes up for grabs!


Please spread the word about our upcoming show, and reserve a tank

early. We expect a super turn out this year.

For additional information, please visit the Koi Club of San Diego's web site:

www.koiclubsandiego.org





Sincerely,


Tom Graham

Show Chairman

KOI CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

112 Gardenside Court

Fallbrook, CA 92028

United States

Phone 760-451-2255

Fax 760-451-1692

tomg@tcpubinc.com

[Russell Peters]

PSKoi will be there with bells on.

[Jeff Speck]

Thank you for posting this again, Steve! Last time I posted, the thread got over-run with politics.

[RayJordan]

Definately one of the best shows in the country and some of the nicest koi people as well.

[Russell Peters]

My bells are ringing with anticipation. I have not been to the show for a few years now.

[JanT]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayJordan Definately one of the best shows in the country and some of the nicest koi people as well.

Not to mention the beaches, the mild weather, etc. - when compared to this Colorado snow right now. I cannot wait.
All in all, a good show to attend.

[keokoi]

I can't wait either.. The Hype is coming soon. Booked the Hotel and want to support this show.. Joel B got all the dealers together to support the show a feat in itself..

Who is going???

Joe

[carolyn swanson]

Quote: Originally Posted by keokoi I can't wait either.. The Hype is coming soon. Booked the Hotel and want to support this show.. Joel B got all the dealers together to support the show a feat in itself.. Who is going??? Joe

I've got them swimming laps at this very second. This afternoon, we're picking out new outfits.

[Nancy M.]

We are going to drive down, and check out the show. San Diego show will always hold special memories for us.

[aquitori]

It's goin to be hard to get people to go down with there fish for this show. Considering alot of hobbyist from NorCal want to show, but not alot of them can be there to see the fish through all the way through registration...Too bad they planned this show on "Chinese New Year"...

I will be there to checkout the show...