Images awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd are eligible for the Print or PI of the Year Competition.
Open & Annual Competitions - points are awarded as follows: First Place - 6 points; Second Place - 5 points; Third Place - 4 points; Highly Commended - 2 points.
A Member shall be promoted from Beginners to Intermediate once they have accumulated 25 points and at least five placings (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) or two wins (1st) in club competitions.
A Member shall be promoted from Intermediate to Advanced once they have accumulated 50 points and # at least five placings (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) or two wins (1st) in club competitions.
Points and placings gained in earlier Competition Years are carried forward for promotion purposes only.
Points and placings are not carried forward when a Member transfers between Sections.
Once the necessary points and placings total has been achieved, promotion will take effect from the start of the next Competition Year unless the Member chooses to take it with immediate effect.
Please note for Beginners & Intermediate* Bonus points will be awarded in Annual competitions as follows: Placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (per image) – 2 bonus points. Highly Commended (per image) – 1 bonus point. Advanced, Intermediate & Beginners sections do not apply to these competitions
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