• Final Deadline: All skeins must be postmarked by April 19, 2008.
  
• Entry Fee: $10.00 per skein (includes $3.00 AOBA recording fee)
  
• Class Limits: Each exhibitor may enter 2 entries per group/category/class, provided they are of different fiber preparations.
  
• Show Limits: Farms may enter as many classes as desired,  no limit on total classes entered.
• Awards: Ribbons for 1st through 3rd.

Skein Division:

1. Hand Spun Skein.

Skein Groups:

1. Beginning Spinner (spinning for less than one year).
Please choose A1 or A2.
1. Beginning Junior (18 years of age or younger).
2. Beginning Adult (over 18 years of age).
2. Intermediate Spinner (spinning for more than one year).
3. Advanced Spinner (spinning for more than one year and has received a score of 90 or greater within a given class).

Skein Categories:

1. Yarn spun from commercially prepared fiber (roving, bats, tops, etc.).
2. Yarn spun from fiber hand prepared by the spinner.

Skein Classes:

1. Hand Spindle – any ply (at least 50% alpaca).
2. Classic Yarn – Singles – 100% Huacaya.
3. Classic Yarn – Singles – 100% Suri.
4. Classic Yarn – 2 or more ply – 100% Huacaya.
5. Classic Yarn – 2 or more ply – 100% Suri.
6. Classic Yarn – 2 or more ply – Blends (at least 50% alpaca).
7. Novelty Yarn – must be spun using a defined technique: Nap, Core, Spiral, Know, Slub, Boucles, Beaded, etc. (at least 50% alpaca).

Skein Division:

2. I. Mill Spun Skein – Yarn must be spun at a North American mill that will spin yarn from individual animals.

Skein Categories:

1. Skeins entered by mill demonstrating their best work.
2. Skeins entered by the individual farm showing the quality of yarn from their fiber.

Skein Classes:

1. Finger yarns.
1. knitting Superfine/Fine Yarn
2. weaving 1,200 yarns/lb. or greater
2. Light/medium yarns.
1. knitting
2. weaving 850 yarns/lb  - 1,199 yarns/lb
3. Bulky yarns.
1. knitting bulky/super bulky
2. weaving less than 850 yarns/lb
4. Novelty yarns.
    

1. All entries, in all classes, must consist of 50% or more alpaca fiber.
2. A maximum of 2 entries per group/category/class per exhibitor, provided they are of different fiber preparations for hand spun skeins OR they are from different production runs for mills.
3. Items must have been completed within the last year (after April 19, 2007)
4. Skeins must be submitted in the name of the spinner.
5. Skeins must be at least 50 yards in length, 1 ½ to 2 yards in circumference for handspun yarns AND at least 100 yards in length for mill spun; neatly wound, “figure 8” tied in 4 places and placed in a one gallon zip lock-style plastic bag. Points may be deducted for any skein that is not at least 50 yards in length for handspun and 100 yards for mill spun.
6. Each item must be accompanied by written construction. The construction description requires, but is not limited to the following information: fiber preparation, fiber content, techniques used and intended use of the yarn (i.e. clothing, rug, etc.). This description will be included in the points for judging. Mill spun skeins do not require a written description.
7. No entries will be accepted at the show.
8. Items must be left on display until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2008.
9. Written authorization is required for someone other than the Exhibitor to pick up the item.

Judging Criteria:

• Items will be judged anonymously with points given for visual appeal, luster/brightness, cleanliness, color, skein appearance, handle, craftsmanship, cohesiveness, twist & execution, appropriate number of plies, diameter of yarn, structurally durable.
• 1st – 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each division/group/category/class.
• Classes maybe combined if less than 4 entries per class are received.
• The Judge may change the category/class of an item at his/her discretion.
• Classic yarn classes may be further divided by thickness of yarn at the judge’s discretion.