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Announcing the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience 2016

Hi Nelson,
There will be a qualifier, where you need to take part: details here

QUALIFICATION ROUND

How to Enter

Email a jpeg image of your own hardscape layout to admin@ukaps.org by 1200GMT, February 20th 2016.

Rules
  • It can be a current layout or one from a previous work
  • One entry per person
  • It must be hardscape-only and not an aquascape with plants and water
  • It must be your own work
  • High-resolution images are preferable but this is not a photo contest
  • Entries must be submitted by 1200GMT, 20th February 2016
  • If you enter you MUST be able to attend the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience on Saturday 5th March 2016
  • Overseas entrants are welcome but they must be able to fund their own travel and accommodation
  • We politely request that your submission image is not deliberately made public until after the announcement
Judging

Judging of the qualification-stage hardscape layouts will be completed by UKAPS Founders, Dan Crawford and George Farmer.

The Hardscape Challenge layouts at the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience will be judged by the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience Committee - Dan Crawford, George Farmer, Paulo Leal, Antoni Dimitrov, Stu Worrall and Eduard Gercog.

Special Guest Judges - Jeremy Gay (Evolution Aqua and previous IAPLC judge) and Nathan Hill (PFK Features Editor).

Announcements

The 10 finalists that will compete LIVE at the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience will be announced on 23rd February 2016.

Works will be published online of the 10 finalists after 23rd February 2016.
 
Can you simply turn up to this or do you need to sign up somewhere? I understand that entry is free,but just wondered if it was a turn up and walk in on the day kind of thing, or if you needed to have your name down in advance. It looks like a great event, and just the sort of thing that would really help relatively inexperienced aquascapers like myself :)
 
He was talking about plane tickets not tickets to get into the event
UKAPS do not offer free plane tickets ;) But everyone is welcome from any country not just the UK :) also to participate in the Hardscaping competition :)
 
Sounds like a great event. I'd definitely like to come along.
What are the timings for the day? I couldn't find that info. Thanks!
 
From Antoni's post in the other thread

Hiya, the day will be fully packed(from 10am till 6pm), the hardscape challenge, 3 seminars and some other activities. Won't get bored. :)
Here is the program, but please note that it may change!

10:00:00 Opening and Greetings
10:15:00 Aquascaping Demo with Dan Crawford & George Farmer
11:00:00 Live Hardscape Challenge (10 entrants)
12:30:00 Lunch break
13:00:00 Start of Aquascaping Principles Seminar - George Farmer
15:00:00 End of the Live Hardscape Challenge
15:00:00 Photography Workshop with Stu Worrall
16:30:00 Announcement of the Winner of the Hardscape Challenge
16:45:00 Prize draw for all attending
17:00:00 Q&A session, Auction / sale for hardscape, fish, plants and networking
18:00:00 End
 
From Antoni's post in the other thread

Hiya, the day will be fully packed(from 10am till 6pm), the hardscape challenge, 3 seminars and some other activities. Won't get bored. :)
Here is the program, but please note that it may change!

10:00:00 Opening and Greetings
10:15:00 Aquascaping Demo with Dan Crawford & George Farmer
11:00:00 Live Hardscape Challenge (10 entrants)
12:30:00 Lunch break
13:00:00 Start of Aquascaping Principles Seminar - George Farmer
15:00:00 End of the Live Hardscape Challenge
15:00:00 Photography Workshop with Stu Worrall
16:30:00 Announcement of the Winner of the Hardscape Challenge
16:45:00 Prize draw for all attending
17:00:00 Q&A session, Auction / sale for hardscape, fish, plants and networking
18:00:00 End

Has the timetable for the day changed since this Post? What time is the WABI-KUSA Workshop planned for?
 
From Antoni's post in the other thread

Hiya, the day will be fully packed(from 10am till 6pm), the hardscape challenge, 3 seminars and some other activities. Won't get bored. :)
Here is the program, but please note that it may change!

10:00:00 Opening and Greetings
10:15:00 Aquascaping Demo with Dan Crawford & George Farmer
11:00:00 Live Hardscape Challenge (10 entrants)
12:30:00 Lunch break
13:00:00 Start of Aquascaping Principles Seminar - George Farmer
15:00:00 End of the Live Hardscape Challenge
15:00:00 Photography Workshop with Stu Worrall
16:30:00 Announcement of the Winner of the Hardscape Challenge
16:45:00 Prize draw for all attending
17:00:00 Q&A session, Auction / sale for hardscape, fish, plants and networking
18:00:00 End

Could the final version of the timings for the day go on Facebook too?
 
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