IPF 36th National AV Championships update

Irish Photographic federation’s 36th National Audio Visual Championships

& 1^stOpen Photo Harmony Competition.

20^th& 21^stOctober, 2018 in Aras Chronain Ionad Cultuir, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. 

Judges – BevTyrer & Alan Tyrer, CPAGB/AV, ARPS.  

It’s nearly here!  Final preparations are being made.  We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on either day or better still – both days!

We have a full programme.  There are entries in all categories in the National Championships – Novice, Intermediate, Club & Advanced representing several clubs/societies.  All national entries will be commented on.  In the Open Photo Harmony competition, there are entries from 3 continents – we’ll have to work on the rest – America, Asia & Antarctica!  So, a great chance to see the different styles in this medium of audio visual.  There will be also assessments for distinctions in Audio Visual and an opportunity to see some of the judges’ work.

Weekend Timetable

Saturday, 20^thOctober                        

10.00 a.m.         Doors open.  Registration          
10.30 a.m.         Welcome & Introductions
10.50 a.m.         Judging Sessions 1 & 2              
13:30 p.m.        Lunch
14.00 p.m.        Judging Session 3 & 4              
17.00 p.m.        Close                                       

Sunday, 21^stOctober

10.00 a.m.         Doors open.  Registration          
10.30 a.m.         Welcome & Introductions
12:00 p.m.        Lunch
12.45 p.m.         Judges’ sequences
13.45 p.m.         Raffle
14.00 p.m.         Distinctions’judging  
16.30 p.m.         Prize winning shows &  Awards presentations
17.30 p.m.         Close of AV2018.

This is an approximate timetable. Should you arrive during a sequence, you will be admitted at the end of the sequence.

Admission charges:  For non – competitors, there will be a charge of €12.00 for the day or €20.00 for the weekend.           There will also be a raffle!

Lunch:  Soup & Sandwiches at €5.00 will be available each day.

Dinner:  The Gala Dinner on Saturday night will be in the Green Isle Hotel at 8 p.m.  This is a great way to socialise and mingle with the judges, fellow competitors and other AV friends, from Ireland, north and south and England.  Menu will be available and payment will be made prior to 13.30 on that morning.

Exhibition:  A photographic exhibition by members of Palmerstown Camera Club will also be on display.