Competitions & Rules

Rules

Club members can choose to enter at one of two levels - Intermediate or Advanced, subject to the following rules:

1. New members, or existing club members, can join either group by notifying the Competition Secretary.
2. Existing Intermediate members can join the Advanced Group by notifying the Competition Secretary at any time.
3. Existing Advanced members who wish to join the Intermediate Group must apply to the Competition Secretary giving suitable reason for their proposed change in status. This will then be put before the Committee for consideration.

It has been noticed that new members can feel intimidated when entering images against the more experienced members of the club and expect to face fierce criticism by the judge as a result. This does not happen; judges make constructive comments designed to help and encourage members.

Once pictures are entered, the Intermediate Group images will be identified for the judge. The judge then takes note of this, and makes allowances for the member’s lack of experience. At the end of the season, the Intermediate member with the most points will be awarded a trophy. An Intermediate member cannot win the best overall image in a competition, as their group is judged separately.

Open PDI, judged by Linda Bell. Hand-in 01/10/2025.
On the Beach PDI, judged by Jill Bunting. Hand-in 29/10/2025.
Open Print, judged by John Smith. Hand-in 26/11/2025.
Reflections PDI, judged by Dave Jones. Hand-in 14/01/2025.
Transport PDI, judged by Dave Custance. Hand-in 11/02/2025.
Buildings & Bridges Including Dereliction PDI, judged by Sue Clark. Hand-in 11/03/2025.