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FOTOSPORT 2012
XXII International Biennial of Sports Photography
2012/153 2012/42 I/2012/12
Organize:
Club Natació Reus Ploms Associació Fotogràfica Fotosport
Chairman:
Josep M. Casanoves Dolcet, AFIAP – EsFIAP
Contact:
P.O. Box 329
E-43200 REUS – CATALONIA – SPAIN
www.fotosportreus.cat fotosport@reusploms.cat
Acknowledgement:

FOTOSPORT 2012
XXII International Biennial of Sports Photography
After 2010 extra edition, when we celebrate FOTOSPORT’s 40th anniversary, once again we are delighted to
inform you about FOTOSPORT 2012 edition.
A new edition where we will complete the transition started in 2010 edition and moved on to digital
participation.
Therefore, participation can only be done online at our website www.fotosportreus.cat , however we will
continue carrying on the 100 best works exhibition, where you will find out both awarded and selected works,
and also the book which includes all of them in high resolution quality. We would like to remember that FIAP
has awarded the books of previous editions with five starts.
Besides, your works are essential to successfully achieve all this. We would like to thank you in advance for
your participation in such a great event.
SECTIONS:
A. Monochrome sports photography on any sports-related subject.
B. Colour sports photography on any sports-related subject.
C. Children sport, in colour.
D. Female sport, in colour.
HOW TO ENTRY:
1. Images, digital only, must be uploaded via website to: www.fotosportreus.cat
2. Entry form must be submitted electronically via website, following the instructions on screen.
3. A maximum of four images may be entered per section. The same image must not be entered
in more than one section.
4. Images must be in JPG format. Maximum dimensions: 2500 pixels in longer side of
photography in 300 dpi. Minimum size of a file is 1,5 MB and maximum 2 MB.
5. Entry fee:
• One section: 25€ or 35 USD
• Two sections: 30€ or 45 USD
• Three or four sections: 35€ or 50 USD
Payment entry fee must be only by PayPal via website www.fotosportreus.cat when fill entry
form and uploaded photos.
6. Entries not complying conditions of entry and/or without full payment of entry fee will be
disqualified.
7. Any question or suggestions may be addressed to:
Josep M. Casanoves Dolcet, AFIAP-EsFIAP
fotosport@reusploms.cat
www.fotosportreus.cat fotosport@reusploms.cat

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
1. FOTOSPORT2012 Salon is open to all photographers worldwide, except members of the
organisation and/or jury. However, an entry may be rejected when organisation, in its
reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the salon rules and conditions.
2. Acceptances at FOTOSPORT2012 will be taken into account for FIAP, CEF and FCF.
3. All entrants will receive a luxurious book containing 100 works awarded and selected. The
earlier books have been distinguished five stars by the FIAP.
4. The act of participating means that the authors consent to their works being copied for the
purpose of disseminating FOTOSPORT2012 Salon and sport photography in general, without
any limitations as regards the system, means or countries involved without paying any
royalties. All entrants are responsible for the rights of any third parties and for any claims
arising due image rights.
5. Decisions of the jury are final.
6. Participation in FOTOSPORT2012 entails complying in full with these rules.
7. Any contingency will be resolved by the organization.
AWARDS:
• 1 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medal and special badge FIAP to the best author of Salon.
Also, in each section:
• 1 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medal and FIAP Silver Medal
• 1 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medal and CEF Medal
• 1 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medal and FCF Medal
• 2 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medals and FIAP Ribbons
• 2 FOTOSPORT 2012 Medals
JURY:
• Joan Burguès Martisella, HonEFIAP, Vice-president FIAP, President FAF
• Manuel Pujols Colón, OE-FIAP República Dominicana, IES-FIAP
• M. Gràcia de la Hoz Roch, EFIAP, AFCF
CALENDAR:
• Closing date: July 10 th , 2012
• Judging dates: July 13 th – 15 th , 2012
• Notification by e-mail and published on web: July 30 th , 2012
• Exhibitions: September 2012 – July 2014
• Books and awards mailed: December 31 st , 2012
Reus, Catalonia, February 1 st , 2012
FOTOSPORT2012
www.fotosportreus.cat fotosport@reusploms.cat