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FRUIT 3 - 11 SEPTEMBER 2022 - Royal Adelaide Show
2022 COMMERCIAL FRUIT

                                   FRUIT – Commercial

                                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION

                                GOYDER PAVILION, ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

                                   DELIVERY AND STAGING OF EXHIBITS
      Exhibits must be staged, where directed, ready for judging by 11.00 am on Friday 2 September.
              Exhibitors may stage their exhibits from 8.00 am to 11.00 am on Friday 2 September.

                                                      JUDGING
                            The pavilion will be open at 8.00 am on the day of judging.
After judging, the apple and pear exhibits will be incorporated in the Apple, Pear & Cherry Growers Association of
                   SA display and the citrus exhibits will be incorporated in the Citrus SA display.
 Judges are empowered to withhold prizes in any class where exhibits are deemed unworthy. They may award
                                  second or third prizes in lieu of first or second.

                                            REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
          All exhibits may be removed between 8.30 am and 12.00 noon on Monday 12 September.
                      Any exhibit not removed by this time will be disposed of by the Society.

The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society makes every attempt to ensure that all information contained within
 this schedule is correct at the time of printing, however the RA&HS reserves the right to change such details as
                                                    may be required.

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                                                                        CONTACT US
FRUIT – COMMERCIAL                                                      Post                RA&HS – Fruit Section
                                                                                            PO Box 108, GOODWOOD, SA 5034
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES                                                 Email            entries@adelaideshowground.com.au
                                                                        Phone              (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am - 5.00
                                                                        pm Monday to Friday
FRIDAY 15 JULY 2022 at 5.00 pm
                                                                        Website            www.theshow.com.au
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES
                                                                        YOUR PRIVACY
The following conditions will strictly apply:
                                                                        By exhibiting at The Show you acknowledge that you have
•   All entries, whether lodged in person or completed online           read and agree to the privacy policy of the RA&HS which can
    (if applicable) must be in the Society’s possession at its          be viewed here https://www.theshow.com.au/contact-us/
    Administration Office by 5.00 pm (CST) on Friday
    15 July 2022.                                                       In relation to your entry into a competition we may specifically
•   When sending entry forms and fees by post, the onus is              use and/or disclose your personal information to:
    on the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time.
•   Entry forms by facsimile or email will not be accepted.             •   Communicate competition information to you such as
•   A late entry option is available under the following                    entry opening dates, delivery and collection details and
    conditions:                                                             entry ticket distribution
    •     Late entries may only be submitted online and will be         •   Publish competition results both online and in printed
          accepted for 7 days after the official closing date (by           results listings
          5.00 pm CST)                                                  •   Publish competition entries in Competition Catalogues
    •     An additional fee equivalent to three times the               •   Advise sponsors of competition prize winners for
          standard entry fee is paid.                                       distribution of prizes from both the RA&HS and sponsors

Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be                 By entering into a competition you consent to your contact
made to any exhibitor under any circumstance.                           details being provided to the sponsors of that competition for
                                                                        the purpose of distributing your prize. You also consent to
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES                                              your name, suburb and postcode being listed in a competition
Entries submitted online will be acknowledged via email.                catalogue and, if you are a prize winner your name in
For postal entries, if you require formal acknowledgement that          competition results.
your entry has been received please include a stamped, self-
addressed envelope with your entry form.                                If you do not wish for your name and address to be printed in
                                                                        a competition catalogue please ensure that you select the
ONLINE ENTRIES - www.theshow.com.au                                     ‘Keep Private’ option in your online exhibitor profile.

ENTRY FEES (GST INCLUDED)                                               GENERAL REGULATIONS
Cartons, Collections & Trays:                                           Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s General
Members of the RA&HS, $5.50 per entry (online); $6.50 per               Regulations apply to all sections of the Show. A copy of the
entry (paper)                                                           General Regulations can be obtained from the Society’s
Non-members of the RA&HS, $10.50 per entry (online);                    website at www.theshow.com.au or from the Society’s
$11.50 per entry (paper)                                                Administration Office.
Plates:                                                                 Exhibitors should note that the General Regulations contain a
Members of the RA&HS, $3.50 per entry (online); $4.50 per               number of provisions relevant to competitions and this
entry (paper)                                                           Schedule including but not limited to, offences, penalties,
Non-members of the RA&HS, $6.50 per entry (online); $7.50               prohibited drugs. As those conditions apply in addition to the
per entry (paper)                                                       regulations contained within this schedule, Exhibitors should
Cheques should be made payable to RA&HS and posted with                 familiarise themselves with the General Regulations.
the completed entry form.
                                                                        SPECIAL REGULATIONS
PAYMENT OF FEES                                                         Exhibitors are reminded that the Special Regulations
When paying fees by cheque or credit card, exhibitors must              contained within this Schedule are merely supplementary to
ensure that sufficient funds are available at the time of entry.        and subject to the General Regulations.
Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of entries.               The members of the Society’s Horticulture Committee shall
                                                                        have the authority to act on behalf of the Society to take any
                                                                        necessary action under these Special Regulations.
REFUNDS
No refund of entry fees will be made after the closing                  TRANSFERS
date of entries.                                                        Please ensure exhibits are entered in the correct class at time
                                                                        of entry. No exhibit will be transferred to another class after
MEMBERSHIP                                                              the closing date of entries.
Exhibitors need not be members of the Royal Agricultural &
Horticultural Society of SA Inc (hereafter referred to as               EXHIBIT CARDS
RA&HS), but members are entitled to a reduced entry fee.                The Society will provide Exhibit Cards detailing Class
Membership fees: Adults $180, Juniors $59 (under 18).                   Number, Exhibit Number and the variety.
Membership of other Royal Show Societies does not entitle               Any exhibit not displaying an exhibit card may be disqualified.
exhibitors to a reduced rate of entry fees.                             Any exhibit not having the exhibitor’s number thereon while
                                                                        exhibits are being judged, may be disqualified.

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                                                                      The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore
WITHDRAWALS                                                           assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these
All withdrawals must be made in writing and can be sent via           guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or sponsor
email to entries@adelaideshowground.com.au . Emailed                  is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement,
withdrawals must include “Withdrawal” in the subject line and         they should consult their own accountant or tax advisor.
the section (eg Fruit Section, exhibitor name, class number/s,
exhibit number (if known) and exhibit name (if applicable).           The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes
Withdrawals must be made at least 24 hours prior to judging.          listed are accurate at the time of publishing. Should a cash
                                                                      prize be withdrawn by a sponsor subsequent to publishing,
PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS                                                  the prize will revert back to the competitions default amount
The following prizes will be awarded (unless otherwise                where applicable. Vouchers, product or trophies withdrawn by
specified):                                                           a sponsor subsequent to publishing will not be replaced. It is
Trays - 1st $25; 2nd $15                                              the responsibility of the prize winner to follow-up with the
Plates - 1st $10; 2nd $7                                              Society any sponsored prize (cash, voucher, product, trophy)
Cartons - 1st $25; 2nd $15                                            they believe they are entitled to prior to 30 November in the
Novelty & Novice - 1st $20                                            year of the prize being awarded. The Society will not follow-up
Prize cards will be given to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.             prize sponsors after this date or review any prizes that may
RA&HS Sashes will be awarded to all Champions.                        have been incorrectly awarded.
Prizes for Most Successful Exhibitor are listed in the
respective section.                                                   EXHIBITS
                                                                      The attention of exhibitors is drawn to the following General
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY                                                Regulation:
All prize money won during the Royal Adelaide Show will be            The Society will not under any circumstances hold itself
paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only.                         responsible for any loss, damage to, or misdelivery of any
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID BY THE END OF                                exhibit.
OCTOBER.                                                              The Society reserves the right to remove any fruit which has
Any trophy, prize or prize money not claimed by 11 December           deteriorated during the Show.
of the current year. shall be deemed forfeited by the exhibitor
and the RA&HS shall no longer be liable to pay or provide the         MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR AWARDS
prize.                                                                Points will be allotted as follows:
                                                                      First, 5 points; Second, 2 points; Third, 1 point.
PRIZE MONEY AND GST
Prize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include          BANKSIAN MEDAL
GST.                                                                  This award is offered by the Royal Horticulture Society,
The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors                 England for a display of horticultural excellence.
depends on information provided to us. If you confirm that you        Awarded for 'Excellence in Horticulture' to any exhibitor who has
are GST registered and provide your Australian Business               presented an exhibit for judging in any one of the categories within
Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus            the official Horticulture, Commercial Fruit or Orchid Competitions at
10% GST. We will provide you with a Recipient Created Tax             the Royal Adelaide Show.
                                                                      The Medal is awarded in addition to any other prizes won by the
Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian
                                                                      exhibitors.
Taxation Office.                                                      Exhibitors who have received recognition for their exhibit as a
If you confirm you are registered for GST, in entering the            'Champion' in any one of the above sections will be considered
competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the                    eligible.
following:                                                            The judging panel will nominate a champion exhibit from the Orchid
                                                                      section which will be considered with all of the other nominated
•   You will not issue a tax invoice to the RA&HS in respect          champions from within all of the Horticulture sections.
    to prize money received;
•   You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be registered
    for GST.

If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not
registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in
the Prize Schedule without reference to the GST.
If you confirm you are entering as part of a private
recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as
detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to GST.

IMPORTANT
It is important that you either:

•   Confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational
    pursuit or hobby, or
•   Confirm you are entering as a GST registered business
    and supply your ABN

Failure to do either of the above will cause the RA&HS to
withhold 48.5% of your prize money in accordance with
Australian tax legislation.

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 CARTONS AND COLLECTIONS                                                                    APPLES
Fruit may be wiped or polished with approved food grade              Fruit may be wiped or polished with approved food grade
products only.                                                       products only.

                                                                                             TRAYS
    CARTONS – COMMERCIAL                                             1- layer "Sho Pak" trays will be supplied by the Society and
                                                                     can be collected from the Apple and Pear Growers
Class 1    THE BRUCE LOCKIER PRIZE                                   Association at the Showground. In the tray classes,
           Apples, The best 2 cartons chosen directly                presentation and general appearance will be taken into
           from the Packaging Line and Ready for Sale.               account by the judges. The use of decoration on trays,
           Two tray packed cartons, each of a different              including fruit stickers, is not permitted. Judges not to
           variety, selected from the packing line the week          handle fruit
           prior to the Show by a representative from the
           society. Entrants will be contacted leading up to
           the Show to organise pick-up. All cartons will be         Class 4    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
           picked up and delivered to the Showground.                           Gala, one tray.
           Ready for sale in the 2-layer 'Sho Pak' carton. One                  Strain must be named on online entry or entry
           entry per Grower. The judges will inspect all trays                  form.
           of fruit within the cartons. Judges not to handle                    First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
           fruit.                                                               sponsored by Agrofresh
           First: $100.00; Second: $75.00; Third: $50.00
           sponsored by Fruit Producers SA                           Class 5    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
                                                                                Granny Smith, one tray.
                                                                                First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
                COLLECTIONS                                                     sponsored by Agrofresh
Class 2    THE HILLS IRRIGATION PRIZE and                            Class 6    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
           THE OPAL FIBRE PACKAGING PRIZE                                       Golden Delicious, one tray.
           Best collection of apples and/or pears in a                          Variety to be stated on entry form.
           staged display.                                                      First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
           To be staged on a frame 120 cm wide and 120 cm                       sponsored by Agrofresh
           high, supplied by the Society. Exhibits will be
           judged on quality and general appearance of fruit         Class 7    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
           and effectiveness of display and design.                             Fuji, one tray.
           Competition is open to individuals, groups, co-                      First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
           operatives, societies etc.                                           sponsored by Agrofresh
           First: $100.00 sponsored by Hills Irrigation
           Services,                                                 Class 8    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
           $100.00 sponsored by Opal Fibre Packaging                            Cripps Pink presented to Pink Lady standard,
                                                                                one tray.
Class 3    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE                                                  First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
           Best collection of four trays of pears.                              sponsored by Agrofresh
           Single tray of each of the following varieties:
           Packham                                                   Class 9    THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
           Josephine                                                            Pink Lady (High Colour Strain), one tray.
           Beurre Bosc                                                          Strain to be stated on entry form.
           Any other variety (variety to be named)                              First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
           First: $25.00; Second: $15.00                                        sponsored by Agrofresh
           sponsored by Agrofresh
                                                                     Class 10 Any Club variety, one tray
                                                                              Variety to be stated on online entry or entry form.

                                                                     Class 11 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
                                                                              Any other variety, one tray.
                                                                              Variety to be stated on entry form.
                                                                              First: $25.00; Second: $15.00
                                                                              sponsored by Agrofresh

                                                                     CHAMPION TRAY OF APPLES

                                                                     THE BALHANNAH NURSERIES PRIZE
                                                                     MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN APPLE TRAY
                                                                     CLASSES
                                                                     $100.00 sponsored by Balhannah Nurseries

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                       PLATES                                                                 PEARS
In the plate classes, fruit must be of a premium quality and
will be judged on:                                                                             TRAYS
                                                                     1- layer "Sho Pak" trays will be supplied by the Society and
•   Trueness to type
                                                                     can be collected from the Apple and Pear Growers
•   Fruit appearance and quality
                                                                     Association at the Showground. In the tray classes,
•   Size and shape appropriate to each variety
                                                                     presentation and general appearance will be taken into
•   Presentation
                                                                     account by the judge. The use of decoration on trays,
                                                                     including fruit stickers, is not permitted. Judges not to handle
Plates of uniform size will be supplied by the Society and can
                                                                     fruit.
be collected from the Apple and Pear Growers Association at
the Showground. Each plate will have five pieces of fruit.
                                                                     Class 20 Packham, one tray.
Judges can handle the fruit.
                                                                     Class 21 Josephine, one tray.
Class 12 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE                                         Class 22 Beurre Bosc, one tray.
         Gala, one plate of five.
         Strain to be stated on entry form.                          Class 23 Lemon Bergamot, one tray.
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh
                                                                     Class 24 Corella, one tray.
Class 13 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
         Granny Smith, one plate of five.                            Class 25 Red D'Anjou, one tray.
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh
                                                                     Class 26 Any other variety, one tray.
Class 14 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE                                                  Variety to be stated on entry form.
         Golden Delicious, one plate of five.
         Variety to be stated on entry form.                         THE J A GRIGSON TRADING PRIZE for
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh                        CHAMPION TRAY OF PEARS
                                                                     $100.00 sponsored by J A Grigson Trading Pty Ltd
Class 15 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
         Fuji, one plate of five.                                    THE J A GRIGSON TRADING PRIZE for
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh                        MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN PEAR TRAY
                                                                     CLASSES
Class 16 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE                                         $100.00 sponsored by J A Grigson Trading Pty Ltd
         Cripps Pink presented to Pink Lady standard,
         one plate of five.
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh                                                 PLATES
                                                                     In the plate classes, fruit must be of premium quality and will
Class 17 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE                                         be judged on:
         Pink Lady (High Colour Strain), one plate of                •    Fruit appearance and quality
         five.                                                       •    Trueness to type
         Strain to be stated on entry form.                          •    Size and shape appropriate to each variety
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh                        •    Presentation

Class 18 Any Club variety, one plate of five.                        Plates of uniform size will be supplied by the Society and can
         Variety to be named on online entry or entry form.          be collected from the Apple and Pear Growers Association at
                                                                     the Showground. Each plate will have five pieces of fruit.
Class 19 THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
                                                                     Judges can handle fruit.
         Any other variety, one plate of five.
         Variety to be stated on entry form.                         Class 27 Packham, one plate of five.
         First: $10.00 sponsored by Agrofresh
                                                                     Class 28 Josephine, one plate of five.
THE ASHTON VALLEY FRESH PRIZE and
THE J A GRIGSON TRADING PRIZE for                                    Class 29 Beurre Bosc, one plate of five.
CHAMPION PLATE OF APPLES
$100.00 sponsored by Ashton Valley Fresh,                            Class 30 Lemon Bergamot, one plate of five.
$100.00 sponsored by J A Grigson Trading Pty Ltd
                                                                     Class 31 Corella, one plate of five.
THE LENSWOOD COLD STORES PRIZE for
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN APPLE PLATE                             Class 32 Red D'Anjou, one plate of five.
CLASSES
$100.00 sponsored by                                                 Class 33 Any other variety, one plate of five.
Lenswood Cold Stores Co-operative Society Ltd                                 Variety to be stated on entry form.

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THE AGROFRESH PRIZE
CHAMPION PLATE OF PEARS
                                                                                              PLATES
First, $60.00 sponsored by Agrofresh
                                                                     Classes 39 to 45 for growers only. All exhibits must be the
THE MGA INSURANCE PRIZE                                              property of and grown by the exhibitor. Fruit may be wiped or
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN PEAR PLATE                              polished with approved food grade products only.
CLASSES
$100.00 sponsored by MGA Insurance Brokers                           Plates of uniform size will be supplied by Citrus Australia,
                                                                     South Australia Region at the Showground.

                                                                     Each plate will have six pieces of fruit. Judges will handle
                          NASHI                                      and cut fruit.

                                                                     In the plate classes, fruit must be of premium quality and will
                          TRAYS                                      be judged on:

Class 34 Nijisseiko, one tray.                                       •   Fruit appearance and quality
                                                                     •   Trueness to type
                         PLATES                                      •   Size and shape appropriate to each variety
                                                                     •   Presentation
Class 35 Nijisseiko, one plate of five.

THE J A GRIGSON TRADING PRIZE for                                    Class 39 Navel, any variety, plate of six.
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR IN NASHI CLASSES                                    Variety to be stated on entry form.
$100.00 sponsored by J A Grigson Trading Pty Ltd
                                                                     Class 40 Navel, Red Flesh Navel, plate of six.

                                                                     Class 41 Valencia, any variety, plate of six.
                        CITRUS                                                Variety to be stated on entry form.

                                                                     Class 42 Lemons, any variety, plate of six.
                       CARTONS                                                Variety to be stated on entry form.

                                                                     Class 43 Mandarins, any variety, plate of six.
(COMMERCIAL PACKERS ONLY)
                                                                              Variety to be stated on entry form.
In carton classes, fruit must be of premium quality.
Citrus Australia, South Australia Region, will collect cartons
                                                                     CHAMPION PLATE OF CITRUS, ANY VARIETY WITHIN
from packing houses and deliver to the Showground if
                                                                     CLASSES 39 to 43
required.
                                                                     Class 44 Novelty Citrus
Class 36 Oranges, one 30 litre carton of Navel oranges,              Class 45 The Biggest Orange, current season.
         packed ready for sale.

THE OPAL FIBRE PACKAGING PRIZE for
BEST CARTON OF ORANGES
$100.00 sponsored by Opal Fibre Packaging

Class 37 Lemons, one 15 litre carton of any variety of
         lemons, packed ready for sale.

BEST CARTON OF LEMONS

Class 38 Mandarins, one 15 litre carton of any variety of
         Mandarins, packed ready for sale.

THE OPAL FIBRE PACKAGING PRIZE
BEST CARTON OF MANDARINS
$100.00 sponsored by Opal Fibre Packaging

CITRUS SOUTH AUSTRALIA PRIZE
CHAMPION CARTON OF CITRUS
$100.00 sponsored by Citrus South Australia

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              NOVICE SECTION
Novice classes 46 to 49 can include any citrus not necessarily
grown by the competitor. Novice is any person or group of
persons under the age of 17 years. Proof of age to be
included.

Fruit will be judged on:

•   Fruit appearance and quality
•   Trueness to type
•   Size and shape appropriate to each variety
•   Presentation

Class 46 Novice Valencia, any variety, plate of six.

Class 47 Novice Navel, any variety, plate of six.

Class 48 Novice Mandarin, any variety, plate of six.

Class 49 Novice Decorated Citrus Display, maximum
         size 300mm x 300mm.

BEST NOVICE DECORATED CITRUS DISPLAY

             SPECIAL AWARDS
CITRUS SOUTH AUSTRALIA TROPHY for
MOST SUCCESSFUL CITRUS EXHIBITOR
RAS Trophy sponsored by Citrus South Australia

              SPECIAL AWARD
    BANKSIAN MEDAL AWARD
AWARDED BY RA&HS OF SA
BANKSIAN MEDAL - Nomination Only
Awarded for 'Excellence in Horticulture' to any exhibitor who
has presented an exhibit for judging in any one of the
categories within the official Horticulture and Commercial Fruit
Schedules at the Royal Adelaide Show.
The Medal is awarded in addition to any other prizes won by
the exhibitors.
Exhibitors who have received recognition for their exhibit as a
'Champion' in any one of the above sections will be
considered eligible.
Medallion sponsored by
The Royal Horticultural Society of England

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

                           Agrofresh
               Ashton Valley Fresh Pty Ltd
                   Balhannah Nurseries
                  Citrus South Australia
                    Fruit Producers SA
                  Hills Irrigation Services
               J A Grigson Trading Pty Ltd
      Lenswood Cold Stores Co-operative Society Ltd
                 MGA Insurance Brokers
                  Opal Fibre Packaging
        The Royal Horticultural Society of England

            You can too!
         For as liTTle as $50.
            To find out more please contact:
        Karen Holthouse, Sponsorship Manager
       kholthouse@adelaideshowground.com.au

Ph: 08 8210 5255 or visit theshow.com.au
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Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA
                  Competitive Exhibitor – Royal Adelaide Show
                                            Conditions of Entry
COVID-19
As SA Health COVID protocols change according to the perceived risk of new variants, the South Australian
vaccination status requirements for running the 2022 event may need to be altered to comply. The Royal
Adelaide Show COVID-19 policy including vaccination requirements, will be established closer to the event
and distributed to all exhibitors.

HAZARD REPORTING
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Control Centre immediately of any
hazards detected. Hazards are any situation which has the potential to cause:
1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals either immediately or in the future
2. Damage or destruction to property

INCIDENT REPORTING
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Control Centre immediately an incident
occurs which has resulted in:
1. The injury, illness or death of any person or animal
2. The damage, destruction or loss of property
3. A near miss incident that could have resulted in the consequences listed in 1 and 2

WASTE DISPOSAL
All waste including liquids must be disposed of responsibly and placed in the appropriate bin or receptacle.
Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of any waste.

HAZARD MINIMISATION
All areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at
all times. Build-up of combustible waste must be avoided.
Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous materials that are brought onto the Showground.
Appropriate warning signs and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will need to be provided before allowing these
materials on site. SDS are to be available onsite and provided immediately upon request by an RA&HS
Representative.

MEDIA COMMENTS
Any public comment on emergencies, incidents or other venue matters should only come from the RA&HS.
The key media spokesperson for the RA&HS is the Marketing Manager.

DUTY OF CARE
It is important to ensure your own safety and that of all other site personnel, visitors and general
public at the Adelaide Showground.

All competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations which
could lead to injury. This “Duty of Care” extends to the prevention of damage to property.

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Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA
                  Competitive Exhibitor – Royal Adelaide Show
                                            Conditions of Entry

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
1. Release
    Entry to and remaining on the Showground is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and to the maximum
    extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases the Society (which term includes in this clause the
    Society’s officers, employees, members and agents), from all claims and demands of every kind
    resulting from any accident, damage or injury occurring at the Showground, and without limitation, the
    Exhibitor acknowledges:
       a) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any
            Exhibit;
       b) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any
            Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees and Agents;
       c) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to a Motor Vehicle or
            any of its contents whilst it is located on the Showground; and
        d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1 (b) above, the Society has no responsibility or liability for
             any loss, damage or injury resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction,
             disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit, or for loss, damage or injury to any personal
             belongings, equipment or property brought onto the Showground.
2.   Indemnity
     To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor must indemnify and keep indemnified the
     Society and its officers, employees, members and agents from and against all actions, claims,
     demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential
     loss and loss of profits for which the Society is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from:
        a) loss, damage or injury to any person in connection with the Exhibit or the relevant Event;
        b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, his or
             her family, invitees, Agents, or to the property of the Society, or its members, or to the general
             public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the
             Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents; and
        c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to the Exhibit, or the Exhibitor, his or her
             family, invitees, or Agents caused or contributed by an act or omission of an Exhibit of the
             Exhibitor or by the transportation, feeding or housing of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor.
3.   Removal from Showground
     Without prejudice to any other provision in these Regulations, where the Society, its officers,
     employees, members or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the
     Showground, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The
     person or persons removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her
     acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor.
4.   Insurance
     The Society will arrange Animal Exhibitors Public Liability insurance cover for all Exhibitors of Exhibits
     being animals. The Exhibitor is bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by Statutory
     Duties as defined under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of the Animal Exhibitors Public
     Liability insurance are set out in the Relevant Schedule. The Society does not insure first party loss,
     damage or injury to Exhibits, and Exhibitors should consider purchasing insurance if required.
5.   Personal effects
     The Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage caused to personal belongings,
     equipment or property which is brought onto the Showground by an Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees
     or Agents.

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Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA
                  Competitive Exhibitor – Royal Adelaide Show
                                            Conditions of Entry
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency information and Emergency Assembly Points for the various animal pavilions and
stables will be included with Exhibitor List of Entries and Notice to Exhibitor notifications.
Competitors should be familiar with these plans.

FIRST AID
During the Royal Adelaide Show, St John provides First Aid Services but it is suggested that competitors
have a basic First Aid kit for minor medical requirements.
St John is not in attendance after public hours.
For emergency contact details, check Notice Boards for onsite assistance or dial 000 for a medical
emergency.

RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIES
Firefighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing
or unserviceable equipment should be reported to the Venue Control Centre immediately.

SMOKING
The Royal Adelaide Show is a smoke free event. Smoking is only permitted in designated locations.

TRAFFIC CONTROL
The RA&HS Traffic Management Policy imposes restrictions within the Showground. Maximum speed for
all vehicles on the Showground is10 km/h or as indicated by staff, permits or signs.
Permitted vehicles to only be driven on the Showground during public hours in exceptional circumstances
as detailed on approved vehicle permit.
Conditions of entry will be provided with the issue of Vehicle Entry Permits.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
1. All electrical cords and electrical appliances should be tested and tagged as per Australian Standards
     3760-2010.
2. Removal of all untagged electrical equipment will be required or costs levied to exhibitors regarding
     any equipment without a current inspection tag.
3. Power boards with overload protection and appropriate tagging can be used.
4. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited.
5. Appliances and power cables must not be used or laid through any area that may become wet.
6. Power cables must not be laid across walkways, paths, roads or any area where damage could occur
     to the cable.
7. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited.
8. Light sockets must not be used for any other purpose
9. In external areas only, extension leads that are Heavy Duty Rated may be used.

For general conditions of entry to the Adelaide Showground please click on the link below:

                     CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

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