Article 1 Youth Literature Class:

The APF is introducing this addition to the Youth Class subjects on an experimental basis to promote youth exhibiting. The Class can be included in any State or National Show run under APF auspices.

Article 2 Time Frames:

The suggested time frame for entries is those published no earlier than three years before the year in which the Show is to be held.

Article 3 Definition of "Young Exhibitor"

Entries will be accepted from young people in the age groups accepted by the FIP Youth Commission, that is up to and including 21 years of age as at 1 January of the year in which the Show is to be held. Judging will be within the existing three age groupings in the Youth Class, that is:

• Group A up to and including 15 years old

• Group B 16-18 years

• Group C 19-21 years

NB: Assignment to the age group will be made according to the exhibiter's age in January of the year in which the entry was published.

Article 4: Entry Requirements

Two copies of the exhibit should be submitted with the following information:

• Exhibiter's full name, address and age

• Publication details: title, magazine name, editor, publication frequency, publication dates, presentation dates if a script for a presentation, website where posted and list of articles to be evaluated, circulation list for CDs, DVDs, videotapes etc.

There will be no entry fee.

Unless the exhibitor specifically asks for the return of these copies, in line with existing rules for literature entries, one copy will be sent to the State Council Library in which the Show is held and the other will go to the APF Archivist.

Article 5: Material

The entry must have been published in some form such as a print publication or in electronic form on a website or as a DVD or CD or videotape etc.

Although the material must be on a philatelic subject it need not have been previously published in a philatelic publication or on a philatelic website.

The entries will be subdivided into the following categories:

1.  Handbooks and special studies. This includes philatelic presentations or lecture transcripts presented to the public by radio, television, film, slide shows (non electronic) and websites.
2.  General Catalogues
3.  Philatelic Periodicals
4.  Articles. This includes articles published in the philatelic or general press, such as school or tertiary institution publications and Club newsletters.
5.  Electronic Publications. These include electronic publications such as slide shows including Power Point, DVDs, CDs and web pages:

The number of articles will depend on the age of the exhibiter, the type of material and what the judges can handle within the time frame. At this stage it is recommended for:

Age Group "A"  An article, or one year of a periodical or an electronic publication.
Age Group "B"  Up to two printed articles or at least one year of a periodical or up to two electronic publications.
Age Group "C"  Up to three printed articles or at least one year of a periodical and/or up to three electronic publications.

However, with the permission of the State Commissioner, the entry could exceed the limit set above if the quality is such that a wider range of entries would show the exhibiter in a better light. The State Commissioner should include a brief justification for this decision.

Article 6: Evaluation Criteria

In line with existing regulations for literature exhibits, the entries will be evaluated according to the following criteria. However given the age groups covered and the experimental nature of the Award, it is recommended that a flexible approach be taken.

Treatment of contents:  in the context of the age group this means evaluation of clarity and skill in communication.
Originality, significance and depth of research: the main considerations would be originality and what can be reasonably expected of the age group in terms of significance of subject matter and research undertaken.
Technical matters: the main consideration would be competence in dealing with technical requirements of the print or electronic medium.
Presentation; the degree of understanding of presentation requirements of the print or electronic medium.

Point Scores:

Treatment of contents 25
Originality, significance and depth of research    25
Technical matters 25
Presentation 25

Article 7 Exhibit Judging

The entries will be judged by the Jury appointed by APF. The usual medals for the Youth Class will be awarded.

Article 8: Concluding Provisions.