The classifications adopted September 2005 are now online: Classifications


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.