NEBS 50th Show 2025

North East Budgerigar Society, NEBS

NEBS 50th Anniversary Show 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Hectorville Community Centre, 47 Reid Avenue, Hectorville, SA 5073

Show Details

  • For both Adult & Young Birds (Any Age Show)
  • Open to all financial members of any bird society
  • Spotting required for all entries
  • Recognised for points under the BCSA Status Movement System
  • Run under the NEBS show rules
  • Cages with powder-coated fronts only
  • Exhibitor entry fee: $1.00 per entry (maximum $20.00)

Entries Close: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Send entries on the provided form via email to: president@bcsa.com.au by 5:00 pm

Snail Mail can also be sent:
The Show Manager, 6 East Terrace, Kensington Gardens, SA 5068

Important: Standard mail may take up to 6 working days. If stickers don’t arrive by Friday, June 20th, contact us to arrange duplicates.

Show Day Schedule

  • Birds to be benched: Between 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Judging starts: 9:30 am
  • Show open to the public: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Presentation: 2:00 pm (approximately)

Bird Removal: Birds may not be removed before the presentation. Assistance with staging and cleanup appreciated.

Entry Guidelines

  • Standard show cages required (approved by NEBS)
  • Seed: Maximum of 1 kitchen measuring cup per cage (no D Cups)
  • Plastic drinkers: Fitted 4 spaces in from the left side, level with the perch
  • Stickers: Placed on the bottom left side of the cage

Categories

  • Novice Exhibitors: Mark entries with “N”
  • Intermediate Exhibitors: Mark entries with “I”
  • Junior Exhibitors: Mark entries with “J”

Important Notes

  • Hot Weather Policy: If the temperature forecast exceeds 32°C (as per the 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm TV report the day before), the show will be cancelled. Exhibitors must check the forecast.
  • Late entries will not be accepted. Please plan accordingly.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!

50th Anniversary Show Class Schedule

1. Normal Green Cock 29. Cinnamonwing ASC Cock
2. Normal Green Hen 30. Cinnamonwing ASC Hen
3. Normal Grey Green Cock 31. Spangle Double Factor Cock
4. Normal Grey Green Hen 32. Spangle Double Factor Hen
5. Normal Blue Cock 33. Opaline ASC Cock
6. Normal Blue Hen 34. Opaline ASC Hen
7. Normal Visual Violet Cock 35. Opaline AOSV Cock
8. Normal Visual Violet Hen 36. Opaline AOSV Hen
9. Normal Grey Cock 37. Clearbody ASC Cock
10. Normal Grey Hen 38. Clearbody ASC Hen
11. Normal Yellow Faced Blue ASC Cock 39. Lacewing Cock
12. Normal Yellow Faced Blue ASC Hen 40. Lacewing Hen
13. Normal Golden Faced Blue ASC Cock 41. Fallow ASC/ASV Cock
14. Normal Golden Faced Blue ASC Hen 42. Fallow ASC/ASV Hen
15. Black Eyed Self Cock 43. Normal Spangle ASC Cock
16. Black Eyed Self Hen 44. Normal Spangle ASC Hen
17. Dilute Cock 45. Spangle AOSV Cock
18. Dilute Hen 46. Spangle AOSV Hen
19. Lutino Cock 47. Dominant Pied ASC/ASV Cock
20. Lutino Hen 48. Dominant Pied ASC/ASV Hen
21. Albino Cock 49. Recessive Pied ASC/ASV Cock
22. Albino Hen 50. Recessive Pied ASC/ASV Hen
23. Dark Eyed Clear Cock 51. Aust White Cap Cock
24. Dark Eyed Clear Hen 52. Aust White Cap Hen
25. Clearwing ASC Cock 53. Crested ASC/ASV Cock
26. Clearwing ASC Hen 54. Crested ASC/ASV Hen
27. Greywing ASC Cock 55. AOSV or NSV Cock
28. Greywing ASC Hen 56. AOSV or NSV Hen
  57. Ladies Exhibit Red 2024 Rung

Important Notes:

  • Owner-bred birds will be considered for Major Awards.
  • ASC: Any Standard Colour
  • ASV: Any Standard Variety
  • AOSV: Any Other Standard Variety, and Rainbow
  • NSV: Non-Standard Variety

Entries:

Entries must comply with the ANBC Standard & Matrix, unless otherwise indicated.

 

🏅 BUDGERIGAR SHOW AWARDS – 2025 🏅

Diplomas, Trophies, Rosettes & Perpetual Awards

🎖️ Best of Colour/Variety in Show – Diplomas

Normal Green • Normal Grey Green • Normal Blue • Visual Violet • Normal Grey
Yellow Faced Blue • Golden Faced Blue • Black Eyed Self • Dilute • Lutino • Albino
Dark Eyed Clear • Clearwing • Greywing • Cinnamonwing • Spangle Double Factor
Opaline • Opaline AOSV • Clearbody • Lacewing • Fallow
Spangle • Spangle AOSV • Recessive Pied • Australian White Cap
Crested • Any Other Variety • Ladies Exhibit

🏆 Major Awards – Trophies & Rosettes

Grand Champion • Champion Opposite Sex
Reserve Champion Cock • Reserve Champion Hen
Third Champion Cock • Third Champion Hen
Fourth Champion Cock • Fourth Champion Hen
Fifth Champion Cock • Fifth Champion Hen

🏅 Class Awards – Trophies & Diplomas

Open: Best Bird • Opposite Sex
Intermediate: Best Bird • Opposite Sex
Novice: Best Bird • Opposite Sex
Junior: Best Bird

🏆 Perpetual Trophies

Best Recessive Pied • Best Ladies Exhibit

About the 50th Anniversary Show

In 1974, four passionate budgerigar enthusiasts — Bob Hancock, Alf Harrison, Kelwyn Kakoschke, and Gordon Lowe — came together with a vision: to create a club dedicated to the exhibition and advancement of budgerigars in South Australia’s north-eastern suburbs. Their efforts culminated in the founding of the North East Budgerigar Society (NEBS), with 28 inaugural members. From humble beginnings at the Para Hills Community Hall, NEBS has blossomed into a vibrant and enduring community.

NEBS’s shows have been the beating heart of the Society since its inception. The very first Annual Show was held on June 14, 1975, where Gordon Lowe dominated the honours. Over the decades, the Annual and Breeder Shows evolved into prestigious events.

Two individuals have been immortalised in the club’s show history. John Fisher, a founding member and 14-year President, is honoured through the Fisher Annual Show. His leadership and tireless promotion of the hobby set NEBS on firm foundations. Similarly, Lloyd Edwards, President for an incredible 23 years, is recognised through the Lloyd Edwards Breeder Show, a testament to his dedication to both NEBS and regional exhibitions.

NEBS’s culture has always celebrated not just competition, but community spirit. The Society has traditionally encouraged juniors, novices, and seasoned breeders alike, fostering knowledge sharing through guest speakers, educational talks, and friendly debates.  The club continues to nurture both newcomers and seasoned exhibitors. The spirit that Bob Hancock and his colleagues ignited in 1974 burns as brightly as ever.

The 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2024 offered a moment to reflect on the incredible tapestry woven over five decades. Many who have played pivotal roles exemplify the dedication and passion that has kept NEBS thriving. NEBS life members include Gordon Lowe (dec), Bob Hancock (dec), Betty Fisher (dec), John Fisher (dec), Arthur Harvey (dec), Coral Harvey (dec), Julie Kakoschke, Kelwyn Kakoschke, Brian Marshall, Bette Marshall, Bruce Stafford, Marion Stafford, Lloyd Edwards (dec), John Mulley, Graham Bell, Helen Edwards, Lea Todd, Dennis Lomman, Graeme Alchin, Vicki Sanford and Ian Marshall.

As NEBS looks to the future, the Society remains committed to fostering a new generation of budgerigar fanciers. With a renewed emphasis on promoting the hobby within the wider community, the next 50 years look just as bright.

At its core, the North East Budgerigar Society’s story is one of resilience, fellowship, and a shared love of budgerigars. This year’s 50th anniversary show will be fitting judged by one of its founding fathers, Kelwyn Kakoschke.

Here’s to the past 50 years — and the exciting decades yet to come.