The North of England Koi Show 2023
The North England Koi Show took place on the 12th/13th of August and saw some great koi being exhibited by both veterans and newcomers alike. It's a smaller-scale show than our national events, but the show team and club put huge effort into delivering a very enjoyable weekend focussed on top-notch koi welfare. This year, a few new additions included a coffee bar, an ice cream van, an even bigger raffle and some competitions for the youngsters. I know the show chairman Craig McNish already has cogs whirring about how to tweak and improve next year's show - which is how it should be, always moving forward!
Congratulations to everyone who exhibited, plus the volunteers, judges and dealers, it was a very enjoyable weekend with great company!
Presenting...
The Major Awards for the
North of England Koi Show 2023!
Grand Champion
Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey
Kohaku // 86cm // Matsue // Yume Koi Japan
Supreme Champion
Owner: Ged McElvaney
Kohaku // 78cm // Matsue // Absolute Koi
Best Non Go Sanke
Owner: Ged McElvaney
Gin Rin Sanke // 52cm // Dock Koi
Mature Champion
Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey
Sanke // 80cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Yume Koi Japan
Adult Champion
Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey
Kohaku // 64cm // Sakai Co. // Yume Koi Japan
Young Champion
Owner: Ged McElvaney
Gin Rin Sanke // Size Four // Dock Koi
Baby Champion
Owner: Jimmy Shaw
Gin Rin Tancho Kohaku // 34cm // Ogata // Koi Masters
Jumbo Champion
Owner: John Downey
Yamabuki // 83cm // Izumiya // Koi Masters
Best Doitsu
Owner: Paul Clark
Doitsu Sanke // 51cm // Okawa // Koi Masters
Unique Award
Owner: John Downey
Tancho Goshiki // 64cm // Kanno // Koi Water Garden Ltd
Chairmans Choice Award
Owner: John Downey
Gin Rin Karashigoi (Yellow Monkey) // 55cm // Dainichi // Gatwick Koi
Yorkshire Friendship Award
Owner: Allen Jolliff
Ochiba Shigure // Size Five
Special Variety
Owner: Paul Cunningham
Shiro Utsuri // 68cm // Omosako // Kitsu Koi
Most Harmonious Vat
Jimmy Shaw (Vat 18)
Aqua Source - Best Newcomer
Paul Clark (Vat 29)
Award Shots...
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