OVAS Breeder's Award Program (BAP)

The BAP program is an integral part of any established aquarium society. The reproduction and the subsequent recognition of such accomplishments are a vital component of our hobby. It is an avenue to foster and encouragemembers to not only be encouraged to breed various fish, but to share that knowledge with fellow aquarists. The sharing of such accomplishments encourages interaction and valuable learning amongst all those that share our interests. The BAP, by virtue of its award levels and recognitions of accomplishments reaches beyond the local club to national levels through Associations such as CAOAC.

The BAP program is designed to foster a spirit of friendly competition through the awarding of various levels of accomplishment and various certification and prizes. Once established, we hope the awards will become a valuable part of our monthly meetings.

OVAS BAP Rules and Regulations
OVAS BAP Point Breakdown

Download the OVAS BAP Application Form.

AWARDS

Beginner Breeders Award - 50 points
Breeder shall have accumulated 50 points from the available classes. They may be from one class only. (ie. Class A-E, see Appendix B for entire list)

Elementary Breeders Award - 150 points
Breeder shall have accumulated 150 points from the available classes. They may be from one class only. The applicant must have achieved Beginner Breeders Award.

Intermediate Breeders Award - 400 points
Breeder shall have accumulated 400 points from the available classes. Breeder must include at least 30 points from Class A, at least 50 points from Class B and at least one spawn from Class C. The applicant must have achieved the Elementary Breeders Award. In lieu of required points from Class A and/or Class B the applicant may total the required 400 points from Class C or higher and submit a paper or give a presentation of their spawning successes.

Advanced Breeders Award - 700 points
Breeder shall have accumulated 700 points from the available classes. Breeder must include at least 100 points from Class C and at least one spawn from Class D. The applicant must have achieved the Intermediated Breeders Award.

Master Breeders Award - 1000 points
Breeder shall have accumulated 1000 points from the available classes. Breeder must include at least 50 points from Class D and at least one spawn from Class E. In lieu of a successful spawn of a Class E specimen, a fish not currently listed or described may be considered by the BAP Committee, under special circumstances. With this entry, a presentation at a monthly meeting will be required to describe the spawn. The applicant must have achieved the Advanced Breeders Award.