Our AGM takes place tomorrow, Saturday January 24th @ 10.30am sharp in Woodlands Hotel Waterford following the registration of prints for Nature competition.

Each club is expected to send delegates to the AGM – ideally two.

The SACC is your organisation; a federation of clubs to serve the needs of clubs and club photographers in the region.

Please ensure that your club is represented at the AGM on Saturday morning.

The current SACC Committee have reached the end of their two year term and will not be seeking re-election.

The AGM was originally announced for the date of the SACC PPI qualifying round in November, but due to time constraints on the day, a decision was made beforehand to defer it and notification was sent to clubs.

The SACC Regional Qualifier of the IPF National Nature Competition 2015 will be held on Saturday, January 24th @ Woodlands Hotel, Waterford.

This competition operates under the new FIAP nature definition.   Please study both it and the competition rules before entering.

Please note:

• Your images must be entered via this online system by midnight on Thursday January 22nd.  Projected images must be registered and uploaded, while print entries need to have their titles entered.
• Prints MUST be presented in 20″x16″ mount.
• Prints which do not qualify for finals may not be collected until released at the end of the competition day by SACC committee.
• It is your responsibility to read and understand the rules prior to entering. If you have any queries, please contact us via the contact page!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter?

Entry & payment this is via online system which can be accessed here

When is the closing date?

Midnight, Thursday January 22nd.

Do I need a Paypal account to enter?

No. You can use Paypal as a guest user without creating an account.

What type of cards can I use with Paypal?

PayPal accepts the following cards:

• Visa / Delta / Electron
• MasterCard / Eurocard
• PayPal Top Up Card
• Maestro
• American Express

Debit cards (also known as bank cards) are accepted if they have a Visa or MasterCard logo.

What do I need to do if I’m entering projected images?

As well as registering your details and paying the entry fee, you need to upload the images as part of the entry process and provide titles for the images in the boxes provided. Jpgs only, sized to 2400 pixels maximum on longest edge.  If you are entering projected images only and no prints, once you have finished this process and paid online, you are all set.

I’m only entering prints in the competition. Do I still need to enter online?

Yes. For print entries, you need to register  your details along with the titles for the images and pay the entry fee. You do not need to upload a copy of the file. You need to bring the prints on the morning of the competition. Your prints must be clearly labelled on the back with your name, image title, competition category, level (intermediate/advanced) and camera club Minimum print size 10″x8″, however all prints must be mounted in a 20″x16″ mount. Please write details on the back to match the orientation of the image.

I’m not comfortable using computers or I don’t have internet access, can I get a friend/colleague to enter for me?

Yes.

I want to turn up and enter on the day of the competition. Can I do this?

No. All entries must be pre-registered by competition closing date.

I want to enter as intermediate rather than advanced because I think that’s the level I should be competing at. Is that ok?

No. The level you compete at is defined in the rules of the competition. If you meet ANY of the criteria for competing at Advanced level, then you must do so.  You may at any stage choose to compete at Advanced level (and therefore be eligible for prizes at that level), but at Intermediate, you must comply with rules.