The requirement for gaining recognition for each variety or color of Marans is the same.  You do not
gain blanket recognition for the breed by gaining recognition for one color or variety.  You gain
recognition one color/variety at a time.
   The following steps must be carried out:

(1) At least five exhibitors must exhibit two or more specimens of the same color in each class of cocks, hens, cockerels, and pullets for two consecutive years.  These must be officiated by a licensed APA judge. 
(2) Exhibitors must have an official (Show Secretary) at a show to sign a Show Certificate confirming that the exhibitor did show and in what classes.  These are sent to our club president, Bev Davis.  Copies will be made and forwarded to the APA. 
(3) The club will furnish the APA with a breed history, standard and other breed information. 
(4) The club will send  appropriate information to the APA, copies of the show certificates, documents signed by at least five exhibitors that they have raised the particular color or variety of Marans for at least five years and petition the APA for a qualifying meet. 
(5) Hold a qualifying meet with at least 50 entries of the color or variety.
(6) The qualifying judge then recommends to the APA Board if he or she believes the breed had the sufficient entries of good quality present for the meet. 
(7) The APA Board then votes on approval for that color(variety).


Marans Show Report Form (pdf)