National Finch and Softbill Society's
Finch & Softbill Show Classifications
(adopted by NFSS - September, 2005)

The following are the current show classifications recognized by the National Finch and Softbill Society (NFSS).

Section One - Softbills	Section Seven - European Finches
Section Two - Zebra Finches	Section Eight - Finches of Africa
Section Three - Gouldian Finches	Section Nine - Finches of the Americas
Section Four - Australian Finches	Section Ten - Doves, Quails and Rails
Section Five - Indo-Pacific Finches	Section Eleven - Pairs
Section Six - Society Finches	Complete Classification Set - 1 thru 11  (pdf format )

For Exhibitors and Affiliated Clubs:

• All finch and softbill entries must be supplied by the exhibitors with appropriate food and water. Waterers are not to be removed from cages during judging

• Local show officials must not allow the exhibition of federally or locally illegal entries.

• Novice Awards: An exhibitor who has not placed three times in the top ten in the Finch & Softbill Division at a show(s) judged by an NFSS judge is a Novice Exhibitor for NFSS purposes.

• Junior Awards: An exhibitor who is 16 years or younger is a Junior Exhibitor for NFSS purposes.