Due to a combination of various reasons, the board has had to make the most difficult decision ever about the continued existence of BVA International VZW.
It was unanimously decided to switch to a phase-out scenario by the end of this year. So, 2025 will be our last year.
The increasingly strict laws and regulations, the constantly rising costs (design of the magazine, accountant, insurance, hall, etc..), renewal of our association’s equipment, fewer employees, etc., have contributed to this decision. However, we will continue to give our all for each of you in 2025 and hopefully with your support we will ensure that BVA MASTERS in 2025 will be a top edition, and we can end in beauty. Furthermore, all sales days will also continue in 2025. Our magazines will continue to be available online for a limited period after 2025 for our current active members. More details about this will follow later.
This decision means that we will no longer deliver rings for the 2026 breeding season. However, we will continue to pay our membership to the BOU, so that participations with BVA rings in the world show for the next two years will still be possible.
As far as the judging team is concerned, we look at whether it is possible to keep it active, so that the knowledge and experience is not completely lost.
If you have any questions about this, do not hesitate to contact someone from the board.