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Competition Etiquette

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Preston Photographic Society Competition Etiquette

A key part of the annual syllabus at PPS is the monthly competitions.

First and foremost, this gives members the opportunity to showcase their work with other club members whilst at the same time, receive constructive criticism from invited external judges, the primary objective being to create an environment where members can develop their photographic skills and techniques.

​The competitions also create an opportunity for members to compete alongside their peers and also contribute collectively as a club in external competitions with other clubs.

  • The competitions should be run in a friendly, supportive and non-hostile environment.
  • Members should show respect to fellow competitors and club members, judges and the competition organisers at all times.
  • Judging of images carries a degree of subjectivity and rules can be ambiguous and open to individual interpretation.
  • Public disagreement or criticism which may cause upset to individuals or damage the reputation of PPS, is not acceptable.
  • The competitions are organised and run by fellow club members - the Internal Competition Secretary and the External Competition Secretary.
  • These two roles are critical to the successful operation of the club.
  • Individuals who carry out these roles, do so on a voluntary basis, in their own time and are elected by other club members. As such, support and respect should be given to individuals whilst carrying out their duties on behalf of the club.
  • In the event of any issues and disagreements arising in respect of either internal or external competitions, the ultimate decision and final say rests with the respective competition secretary.

Failure to abide by these basic principles may result in sanctions being imposed by the committee under the terms of sections 6 and 16 of the club constitution.
The Executive Committee - November 2015

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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Committee
    • Contact
    • Membership
  • News and Events
    • Preston City Events >
      • Egg Rolling 2022
    • Summer Photo Walks 2022
  • Internal Competitions
    • All Internal Comp. Entries
    • Competition Tables >
      • Fox Talbot
      • Open Colour Prints
      • Open Mono Prints
      • Novice Section
      • Theme
      • Flora & Fauna
      • Advanced Section
    • Competitions Results Archive >
      • Month One 2021.22
      • Month Two 2021.22
      • Month Three 2021.22
      • Month Four 2021.22
      • Month Five 2021.22
      • Month Six 2021/22
      • Month Seven 2021/22
      • Three on a Theme 2021/22
      • Stephen Riley Cup 2022
    • Competition Etiquette
    • Competition Rules
  • External Competitions
    • Overview of External Competitions >
      • External Organisations
      • How to Enter External Competitions
      • How to Enter
    • PAGB >
      • PAGB Overview
      • PAGB - Cup >
        • PAGB - Cup Overview
        • PAGB GB Cup 2022
        • PAGB GB Cup 2021
      • PAGB - Awards for Photographic Merit
    • 3 Way Battle >
      • 3 Way Battle - 2022
      • 3 Way Battle - 2021
      • 3 Way Battle - 2020
      • 3 Way Battle - 2019
    • L&CPU >
      • L&CPU Digital Knockout 2021
      • L&CPU Digital Knockout 2020
      • L&CPU Digital Knockout 2019
      • L&CPU Annual Club 2021
      • L&CPU Annual Club 2020
      • L&CPU Annual Club Competition 2022
    • ICPA >
      • ICPA Knock Out - 2022
      • ICPA Knock Out - 2021
    • Melbourne Cup >
      • Melbourne Cup - PPS Images 2022
      • Melbourne Cup - PPS Images 2021
      • Melbourne Cup - PPS Images 2020
    • Ted Coleman >
      • Ted Coleman Memorial Overview
  • Members Gallery
    • Alf Myers
    • Allison Lyon
    • Andrew Watkin
    • Angela Kershaw
    • Ann Edwards
    • Anthony Sharples
    • Asif Mohammad
    • Charlotte Whittle
    • Clive McDonald
    • Dave Duxbury
    • Dave Pratt
    • David Vaudrey
    • Dee Hounslea
    • Derek Clarkson
    • Gary Peltz
    • Graham Mills
    • Harry Mountain
    • Helen Hatch
    • Iain Jack
    • Ian Bamber
    • Ian Heslop
    • Ian McGill
    • Jeanie Lazenby
    • Karen Browne
    • Lee Inskip Clark
    • Lesley Wilkinson
    • Louise Ollerton
    • Lucy Allen
    • Lynda McGennity
    • Maria Ann Hampton
    • Michael Tempan
    • Michael Wilson
    • Mick Porter
    • Mick Rawcliffe
    • Neil Fleming
    • Oliver Doree
    • Paul Ascroft
    • Paul Rushton
    • Paul Yates
    • Peter Bunting
    • Ray Sergeant
    • Robert Turley
    • Ryszard Kosik
    • Sandie McQueen
    • Sandra Wiseman
    • Tim Gilbert
    • Trevor Southward
  • Syllabus
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