Classes - Australian Bush Poetry

CLASSES
Levels of competition should be clearly stated on the entry forms as determined by the organisers.
Separate Male and Female classes may be included.

ADULT CLASSES
Novice (Performers who have not won a competition).
At competitions where large numbers of entries are received and time is important, the organisers may at their own discretion limit Novices to Novice classes only, and not allow them to enter a higher class.

Open (Performers who have been successful in competitions or prefer to enter open class competitions).

Duo — Class for two performers.

Intermediate — for performers who have won one novice event but have not won an open competition.

Restrictions — Again at the discretion of the organising body, restrictions may be placed on the number of entrants in each and every performance class.
A competitors status at the beginning of any competition remains throughout the competition irrespective of success in that competition.
(e.g. Novice remains Novice)

JUNIOR CLASSES
Children under seven years.
Children 7 years and under 13 years.
13 years and under 19 years or school student.

TIME LIMITS
Adults: 8 minutes including Preamble.
Junior Classes: 5 minutes