RULES for the IOSA PROGRAMME

PART .. 1

Effective from 1 January 2001

  • (A) Award Requirements

  • A.1 In order to encourage operations from the islands there will be two classes of awards - one for the chasers and the other for those who activate the islands - the activators.

  • A.2 The islands listed in the directory are the only ones eligible for the awards.Due to the popularity of the programme new islands have been added bringing the total from 170 to 210.(As from 1st January,2001)

    A.3 THE AWARDS

  • A.3 Chasers and activators have different goals to achieve and the awards are graded as follows:

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CHASERSACTIVATORS
Basic10 islands in 6 island groupsBasic5 islands in 3 island groups
Silver25 islands in 7 island groupsSilver12 islands in 4 island groups
Gold50 islands in 8 island groupsGold25 islands in 5 island groups
Supreme75 islands in 10 island groupsSupreme40 islands in 7 island groups
Century100 islands in 10 islands groupsLaird O'The Isles50 islands in 10 island groups
Honour Roll101 islands in 10 island groupsHonour Roll 51 islands in 10 island groups
Eilean Mhor150 islands in 10 island groupsEilean Mhor60 islands in 10 island groups
Islander200 islands in 10 island groupsIslander135 islands in 10 island groups
MilleniumAny 35 islands in IOSA directoryMilleniumActivate any 10 islands in Directory
    NEW RULES

    Directory Addendum 1st December,2000, HERE

  • A.4.1 When the Supreme level is attained an optional quaich can be claimed which is engraved with the applicant's name, callsign and award details. This may be claimed by both chasers and activators. The cost of the quaich may vary so please ask for details when applying for the Supreme Award certificate. **Only directory holders can claim awards.**

  • A plaque may be claimed by chasers who attain Honour Roll, and by activators who attain Laird O' The Isles standard. The Eilean Mhor award is also available.

    Those attaining the maximum award levels will have their achievements published at least annually in the GMDX Group Digest.

  • A.4.2 The Islands of Scotland Directory currently costs �6 or US$10 or 16 IRCs and this should be applied for in the first instance. The purchase of the directory includes the cost of the basic certificate when claimed.

  • A.4.3 If cheques are the preferred method of payment, only UK cheques are accepted and these should be made payable to "Islands of Scotland Award".

  • A.4.4 Please claim your awards only on the application form as shown in the directory. This form must be used and it may be copied if you wish. When completing this form please list your islands in the order as shown in the Directory of Islands i.e. Clyde first, Firth of Lorne second etc. When applying to upgrade to a higher award only the additional certified lists are required. Likewise, the accompanying application form must show the corresponding islands claimed.

  • A.4.5 Remember the basic awards are free. The current costs of the award certificates are as follows:

  • Basic, Return postage only - this award is free

  • Silver, GBP - �5 or US$10 or 12 IRCs plus return postage

  • Gold, GBP - �5 or US$10 or 12 IRCs plus return postage

  • Supreme,GBP - �5 or US$10 or 12 IRCs plus return postage
    Optional trophy -- see below.

  • Century,GBP - �5 or US$10 or 12 IRCs plus return postage

  • Honour Roll,No charge for updates, but return postage
    Optional trophy -- see below.

  • Eilean Mhor,GBP - �5 or US$10 or 12 IRCs plus return postage
    Optional Trophy -- see below.

  • Islander,GBP - �5 or US $10 or 12 IRC's, plus return postage.

  • Millenium Award,GBP - �3 0R US $5 OR 7 IRC's, plus return postage.

  • Please note..If it is desired that application documents be returned,
    postage must be enclosed.

  • For details of the Supreme Quaich (and photograph),HERE. the Honour Roll Plaque and the Eilean Mhor Trophy,