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Logan Shield – Sunday 17 May 2026 @ Klemzig Community Centre

Best of luck to all our Members who are exhibiting in the Logan Shield this weekend.
The Logan Shield is the gateway to exhibiting your birds at the ANBC on the Gold Coast in 2 weeks time, so we are wishing you all the very best.

The Logan Shield is the annual Interclub Competition between the South Australian clubs and was first held in 1977. It is now used by the BCSA to select the SA Team to compete in the ANBC Show which is being held on the Gold Coast in late May 2026. Importantly the Logan Shield is named after Lal and Thelma Logan who were foundation members of the BSSA in 1948, and worked tirelessly to support the Club and the Hobby in South Australia during the first 30 years of the BSSA.

BSSA May Monthly Meeting – Tuesday 5 May 2026 @ Unley Community Centre – 18 Arthur Street, Unley @ 7.00pm.

What a fantastic live Zoom meeting we had last Tuesday featuring Lindsay Nutley from the Queensland Finch Society. Lindsay was engaging, fun, informative and very much entertaining, as he described his journey with his birds over the past 40 years.
I always find our annual avicultural speaker to be very informative and even though budgies are not part of their regime, much of what they talk about is easily transferable to our hobby.
A couple of key take outs for me are to ensure we include the ladies in our show material & advertising - our hobby is much more than older blokes talking budgies, the presentation and appearance of our bird rooms and aviaries is important – especially when introducing potential newcomers to our hobby – no one wants to see a messy birdroom & a lovely planted area near our aviaries encourages people to have aviaries in their beautiful gardens.

BSSA On Line Auction.

We are up and running with auction 9 for 2026, and the link to the auction is https://www.32auctions.com/BSSAAuction9-26

Thanks to Ken & Janet Harris, Chris Jones, Marie & Kerry Murphy & George England for listing birds with us this week.

If any of our Members have surplus birds they would like to enter in upcoming auctions, please give our Auction Coordinator Ken Harris a call – 0456-160-553 for details and information.

Show Cages for Sale

The Club has plenty of Show Cages for sale. They are un painted, but fully assembled – so all that is left for you to do is mask them up and paint them. Several of our members are using cans of spray paint rather than a brush and paint can, and are having good results. My advice would be to use the better quality cans of spray paint as the coverage and consistency is much better than the “budget” cheaper brands.

The show cages are priced at $34, including assembly, drinker and perches. Please contact Brice Wheaton – 0438-246-696, or Marie Murphy 0417-840-777, to secure your cages.

Important upcoming events for 2026.

Monday 11 May – BSSA Auction 9 commences.
Sunday 17 May – Logan Shield & State Selection Show @ Klemzig Community Centre.
Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May – 2026 ANBC Show on the Gold Coast.
Monday 25 May – BSSA Auction 10 commences.
Tuesday 2 June – BSSA Monthly Meeting @ Unley at 7pm
Sunday 5 July – Ron Norman Annual Show @ Ascot Park Scout Hall.

Link to the BSSA website and facebook page is http://www.bssainc.org.au/
The BSSA has almost 91,000 visitors to our facebook page – an excellent advertisement for our Club and this wonderful hobby.

Link to the ANBC website for all the latest information on the 2026 ANBC Show in May is https://anbc.org.au/news/2026-anbc-show/

Hopefully everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day yesterday, and from all of us at the BSSA, our best wishes are extended to all our Mums, Grandmothers and all those who care for others on this special day.

□ Logan Shield State Show 2026 □

Date: Sunday, 17th May 2026 Location: Klemzig Community Centre, 242 North East Road, Klemzig Get ready for the exciting interclub competition where exhibitors can earn points for the Top 9 positions in each class. Remember to nominate your society for point allocation.

Important Notes

Only birds with 2025 (Black) ANBC issued rings are eligible.
Birds must be available for the state team selection for travel to the Gold Coast.
Please ensure birds arrive at the show with minimal shadow spots.
No photographs of the selected team birds should be posted online until after the national show judging. Only the designated BCSA photographer can take photographs.
Adhere to all BCSA show rules – View BCSA Show Regulations
Apart from Judges, Stewards and officials involved in benching, all must remain clear of staging until completion of judging.

Logan Shield 2026 Schedule

Staging setup by exhibitors: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Benching of birds: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Judging begins: 10:00 AM
Public viewing: Approx 12 Noon

Entry Details

Email: [email protected] (preferred)
If via Australia Post: Troy Holmes, 6 East Terrace, Kensington Gardens, SA 5068
If via Phone: 0419526753
Entries close: 5:00 PM on Saturday, 9th May 2026
Entry fee: $1 per bird, capped at $20, plus $2 for postage and handling of cage stickers. Payment due upon benching.
Importantly, receipt of your entries will be acknowledged when received.
If you have not received your entry stickers by Friday May 15, please let the Show Manager know so that an additional set can be brought along on Sunday morning.

Additional Guidelines

No late entries.
This show is open to Open, Intermediate, Novice & Junior BCSA Members.
All birds to be shown in the standard ANBC show cage with powder coated cage fronts.
Stickers to be placed on the bottom left-hand side of the cage.
Equal parts of canary, jap millet and white millet are the only seeds permitted. No D Cups.
Each cage to be fitted with an approved plastic drinker 4 spaces in from the left side of the cage, level with perches of 12 or 16 mm.
Birds must remain on the Staging until directed by the Show Manager.
Exhibitors are expected to assist with setup, de-staging and cleanup.

□ A hot weather policy will apply. Please be prepared! Safety First: The safety officer may reject any entries for signs of illness or poorly prepared cages.

Logan Shield 2026 Classes

Diploma & Rosette for 1st Bird in each class, Rosette for 2nd & 3rd

Entries are to be as per the Standard, and ANBC Matrix.

Entry Form

Either of the below entry forms is acceptable. Logan Shield Entry Form Modern 2026 Logan Shield Entry Form Old Style 2026

Changes to the Logan Shield Carried Over From 2025

Exciting reforms have been proposed for the Logan Shield competition to (a) streamline the event, and (b) ensure we bench our very best possible team to take to Gold Coast.

The traditional 1-12 judging system has been adjusted to a 1 - 9 format, to streamline the judging process.
The event will also mirror the National Championships the following week, removing visible status identifiers such as Junior, Novice or Intermediate. The goal is to expedite judging while ensuring the best birds are selected and promptly placed into carers’ hands in preparation for the National Championships in Gold Coast.
There has been a revision to the Hens Class judging format. Instead of just two judges, a larger panel would assess the Hens Class, and birds placed 4th through 9th would be reallocated to their respective variety classes, effectively giving them a double chance to go away. This would happen before any other judging. By way of example, a Normal Light Green that placed 5th in the Hens Class would be reassigned to Class 1 – Normal Green. While the bird would not earn points in both categories if she placed in the Top 9 of the Normal Greens, she would remain eligible to represent South Australia as a Normal Green. Due to staging constraints, only the 6 birds placed 4th through 9th would be affected; the remaining hens would stay in their existing Hens class, although final discretion remains that of the Show Manager and Bird Caring Team. Overall, the best team in all classes is the goal. If a breeder does not wish their hen to be part of the reallocation process, they can speak with the Show Manager prior to the event to make them aware.
A senior team of Judges and Show Officials will check the classes for any birds that may have been wrong classed before judging begins. This is particularly important in the Black Eyed Self, Greywing and Dilute Classes, as well as the Spangle and Spangle AOSV classes, to ensure that the correct variety is in the correct class, in agreement with the consensus of the Judges and Officials. Overall, the best team in all classes is the goal of this.
Show Logistics will be improved by having the birds not leave the venue until the staging is taken down and packed away, and the presentation has taken place. The intention is that the event will run quicker than in the past with no requirement for sorting Intermediate, Novice and Junior Birds, or a Best in Show. For this reason, members should still get out earlier than the previous years, where the Show closed at 2 pm.

BCSA Organising Group for Logan Shield 2026

Troy Holmes / Brice Wheaton – Show Manager/Secretary, Show Schedule
Troy Holmes – Electronics Supervisor
John Mulley – Hall bookings, Hall key
Troy Holmes – Publicity/Media (No photos of birds on social media)
Doug Lange – Safety/Security Officer
Ruth Lange/Janet Harris – Collection of entry fees when birds presented for benching
Ruth Lange/Janet Harris – Sale of Raffle Tickets, Rosettes
Michael Smith – Ring Supervisor (Michael Smith, Paul Wilton)
John Farrugia-Gay – Staging
Bird Carers – Michael Smith, Troy Holmes, George England, Paul Wilton

BCSA Team Carers before Gold Coast Trip

Troy Holmes & Kelly Scholefield

Judges Invitations have been sent
Stewards Nominations to the Show Manager

Club Liaison Officers

BSSA – Steve Wharton
NEBS – John Mulley
Port Pirie – Jason Longbottom

Club liaison officers are the contact point for the Show Manager for clubs to nominate stewards, ensure distribution of the show schedule to their club members, and ensure assistance for setup and cleanup.

Catering

Cuppa Gino’s will be providing gourmet sausages and soft drinks, per the flyer over the page.

About the Logan Shield

The Logan Shield was established after the Budgerigar Society of South Australia (BSSA) sent a team to Melbourne to compete in the Gardner Shield. In their debut in 1974, South Australia placed 4th against 11 Victorian teams. The following year, they climbed to 3rd place among 15 teams, proving the strength and competitiveness of South Australian birds. In 1977, inspired by the Victorian event, it was proposed that a similar competition be held within South Australia to foster team spirit and friendly rivalry among the six existing clubs, including mixed bird clubs. Lal Logan, then Secretary of the BSSA for 18 years, was honoured when the new competition was named after him. Lal personally purchased and donated the shield that still bears his name today. The inaugural Logan Shield was hosted by the BSSA on 2 April 1977 at St John’s Hall, Halifax Street, Adelaide. All six South Australian clubs competed. BSSA claimed victory with 196 points, followed by Central Districts (170), North East (140), Port Pirie (131), Southern (74), and Western (60). Sadly, Lal was hospitalised and unable to attend. He passed away in July that year and never witnessed the competition bearing his name. The Logan Shield now serves as a lasting tribute to Lal and his wife Thelma, who both dedicated their lives to the BSSA and the South Australian budgerigar fancy since its founding in 1948. In 1964, fanciers from New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia agreed on the need for a National Teams Competition. After further planning in 1972, the first National Show was held in Victoria in 1975. It has since become an annual event, growing to include seven zones, and uniting Australia’s top breeders and young exhibition budgerigars. Today, the Logan Shield serves as South Australia’s selection event for the Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) Championship Show. It remains a proud symbol of legacy, unity, and excellence in the fancy in South Australia, and a great budgerigar man.

2026 BCSA Team for Gold Coast 50th Anniversary Show

Bird Pickup and Dropoff Information

Holding Area Location (Before Departure and Upon Return): John Mulley 13 Dunkley Ave, Firle SA. 5070. Mob: 0488 224 446

For birds selected in the SA Team travelling to the Gold Coast

Option 1 (Preferred Option): Transfer your bird(s) at the conclusion of the State Selection Show on Sunday, immediately before the presentation, into the spare BCSA carry cages. These will be moved to the secure holding area until departure for Gold Coast on Thursday, May 21st. Option 2: Take your bird(s) home from the show and deliver them to John Mulley’s holding area (address above) on Wednesday, May 20th, preferably before Noon, allowing the birds time to settle and feed comfortably before nightfall. Please notify immediately if any bird requires a legitimate scratching after the show due to illness, lost primary tail feathers, or other issues. This allows time for the reserve bird to be included in the Team.

Travel Details

The team will depart to the Gold Coast on Thursday, May 21st.
Birds will be fed with lights on prior to boxing and will travel comfortably with ample space and seed in their compartments.
Flight details:
- Departing Adelaide, VA 1449, 10:50 am, arriving Gold Coast 1:40 pm

Return & Collection

Birds will return to the holding area in Adelaide on Monday, May 25th, placed back into their original holding compartments.
Flight details:
- Departing Gold Coast, VA 1448, 2:20 pm, arriving Adelaide 4:35 pm
- Expected arrival at holding area is around 6:00 pm

Feeding and Collection Options

Option 1: Collect Monday evening after 6 pm but before 10 pm.
Option 2: Leave birds overnight at holding area for Tuesday, May 26th collection.
Option 3: Special arrangements for later collection can be made. Absolute deadline for collection: Saturday May 30th.

Note: Birds will only be released to their registered owner unless alternative arrangements were clearly specified at the Logan Shield State Show.

Important upcoming dates for 2026

Sunday 17 May
Logan Shield State Selection Show
Klemzig Community Centre

Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May
2026 ANBC Show
on the Gold Coast

Sunday 5 July
Ron Norman Annual Show
Ascot Park Scout Hall

Saturday 24 October
Tri Club Cup
Campbelltown Function Centre

Sunday 15 November
Interclub 26 V NEBS
Ascot Park Scout Hall

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