1. The Entry for the competition shall consist of three prints:- monochrome, colour or mixed.
2. This club competition is based upon a handicap system so that beginners may compete on equal terms with advanced workers.
3. Entry may be a total of three prints of one class (e.g. three portrait, three record) or three mixed prints from multiple classes.
4. Entries may be any size from 10” x 8” up to 400 x 500 mm maximum (including mount).
5. Prints having won a first, second or third award at any Annual Exhibition may not be entered for competition, but non-award or “Highly Commended” exhibition entries are eligible.
6. No print may be entered in more than one A. Maurice Smith Competition.
7. HANDICAPS These shall be as follows:
a) Competitors having received a “Best Print in Exhibition” award at any Annual Exhibition – Minus six points (marks out of twenty basis) reducing by 2 points each year to return to scratch in 3 years unless achieving award again.
b) Competitors having previously won the A. Maurice Smith Trophy – Minus four points (marks out of twenty basis). reducing by 2 points each year to return to scratch in 2 years unless winning the competition again.
8. All entries for the competition to be handed in on the date stipulated in the Syllabus.