Requirements
- Breeding points are awarded upon proof of spawning in any of the categories. Points may be gained only once for each species. Color morphs are not eligible for additional points. The one exception is albino. In general, albino forms are thought to present some additional difficulty in regards to sensitivity and raising of fry.
- Spawning is defined as: for 10 point fish, raising at least 10 fry to 30 days of age after hatch/birth, or release of fry in the case of mouthbrooders. For all higher point fishes, raising at least 10 fry to 60 days of age.
- Spawning is defined as the physical act of mating. A mating of killifish is considered to be the total quantity of eggs deposited and fertilized during a one week period, and all of the fry hatched from the one week breeding are counted as part of one brood for the purposes of satisfying the BAP requirements.
- Spawns must be the product of eggs fertilized through breeding a pair of fish in one′s own tanks, and not the result of obtaining eggs or gravid fish from another breeder and then hatching the spawn.
- Any fish not included, or not adequately covered, in the existing categories may be assigned points by the BAP Committee upon written request. This request must be made prior to the awarding of points.
- Following a successful spawning, it is the breeder′s responsibility to assure that his points have been properly verified and reported. A spawning report must be submitted in order to receive points. A copy of the Breeder′s Award Form, that is to be used for this purpose, is attached. This may be photocopied, or additional forms may be obtained from any checker or the BAP Chairman.
- The requirement for 10 fry may be waived by the BAP Committee when a fish is known to generally produce less than that number in an average spawn. Requests for such a waiver must be made to the BAP Committee in writing prior to awarding of points.
- There is no intent under this program to require the tearing down of a tank to look for eggs. The sight of free swimming fry is enough to trigger the start of the reporting process. Questions in this area should be referred to a BAP Committee member for resolution.
Proof of Spawning
- The first verification/inspection for all categories of breeding must be performed within 10 days of hatching/birth. For 10 point fishes, this first notification may be made by telephone to a checker, or any other member of PVAS in good standing, who can then verify the call by signing the BAP Form at the next general meeting. All 15 and higher point fishes must be verified and inspected within 10 days by a BAP Checker or Committee Member.
- The second verification and inspection for all categories must be made by a BAP Checker or Committee Member. Depending on the category, the fry must be at least 30 or 60 days old, and in the correct number (at least 10 unless approved otherwise), at the time of the inspection. The fry may be brought to a general meeting for verification.
- For all 15 point and higher category spawnings a summary of the spawning procedure must be submitted. This may be in writing, for publication in the Delta Tale, or as an oral presentation at a general meeting. This written or oral report must be submitted within 4 months of submission of the BAP Form to receive credit for the spawn.
- For all categories a Breeder′s Award Report Form must be submitted to the BAP Committee. Any spawning may be investigated at any time by the BAP Committee.
- Any BAP Committee Member or Checker wishing to claim points must do so in the prescribed manner. BAP Committee Members or Checkers may not verify their own spawnings.
Changes and Modifications to the Rules
From time to time the Committee may feel that certain changes or modifications in the rules may be advisable. The Committee will adhere to the following procedures should it wish to make changes to the rules and regulations:
- A date of the modification or change will be chosen by the Committee.
- The proposed change, with the effective date will be published in a conspicuous manner in the Delta Tale or Newsletter at least 3 months before the effective date of the change.
- Requests for category changes must be submitted to the Committee in writing. The requester will be notified in writing as to the action taken.
- All appeals from the ruling of the BAP Committee must be made in writing to the PVAS Board of Directors for a final decision.
- No reduction in points is retroactive. However, when a change results in upgrading points, award of the additional points to the breeder depends upon meeting any and all of the additional requirements imposed upon the new category.
BAP Rules
Purpose
Program Eligibility
The BAP Committee
Function and Authority of the BAP Committee
The BAP Checkers
The Program
Acknowledgments
Requirements
Proof of Spawning
Changes and Modifications of the Rules
Purpose
The purposes of the program are:
- To promote the keeping and breeding of fishes.
- To recognize outstanding achievements in the breeding of fishes.
- To encourage research into the spawning of the more difficult species of fishes.
- To make accounts of successful spawning techniques available through the Delta Tale and through association at the general meetings.
Program Eligibility
All members of PVAS in good standing, except for corresponding members, are eligible to participate in the program.
The BAP Committee
The BAP Committee shall consist of five members. The Chairman shall be appointed by the President of PVAS. The remaining four members shall be appointed by the Chairman, with the consent of the Board of Governors. The President of PVAS is ex officio a member of the committee.
Function and Authority of the BAP Committee
The committee shall oversee and enforce all of the rules and regulations governing the BAP. Among these are verifying and awarding points to qualifying members, keeping proper records, making appropriate awards to qualified members, and reviewing the rules and regulations at least once a year for possible improvements.
The BAP Checkers
The BAP Checkers are appointed by the BAP Chairman and are empowered to verify all spawnings. If you have a spawning which needs to be verified, contact the checker nearest to you and arrange for the necessary appointment to check the fish. If you are unable to contact your nearest checker contact one of the other checkers or a BAP Committee member. BAP Committee members are empowered to verify all spawnings. The forms which must be completed to report a spawning may be obtained from a checker or a BAP Committee member.
The Program
The program is composed of five levels of achievement. These levels and their requirements are as follows:
Categories of Breeding Points
- Breeder Award - Attainment of 50 breeding points from any of the categories.
- Intermediate Breeder Award - Attainment of Breeder Award status and a total of 150 breeding points from any of the categories.
- Advanced Breeder Award - Attainment of Intermediate Breeder Award status and a total of 300 breeding points, including at least 100 points from category 2 or category 3. Fishes from category 7 worth 15 points may also be included.
- Master Breeder Award - Attainment of Advanced Breeder status and a total of 500 breeding points, including at least three species from the Category 5 (Difficult List) and Category 6 (Target List).
- Grand Master Breeder Award - Attainment of Master Breeder Award status plus spawning of at least one additional species on the Target List (Category 6) over and above those spawned for Master Breeder status.
Acknowledgments
Attainment of any of the five levels will be recognized in the Delta Tale and at the next general meeting. Awards are presented each December at the annual Christmas meeting.
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