KCPA ROSS CUP 2026 COMPETITION
NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES
OPENS 12th June 2026 CLOSES 20th September 2026
The Ross Cup is the KCPA's most prestigious competition with affiliated clubs from Kent, Sussex and South London joining in to take part in this popular annual print competition.
The Ross Cup 2026 will take place on 31st October 2026 at Ditton Community Centre Kiln Barn Rd, Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6QR. Doors open to the public at 1pm and the event is expected to finish around 5.30.
Do come along and see all the images entered on display. Our judge for this year's competition is Tim Morland ARPS
Each club's entry consists of 8 prints in 50cm x 40cm mounts, no more than 2 prints per photographer.
NEW - We will also be asking that clubs submit digital images of their prints, these can be sent via email or we transfer to competitions@kcpa.co.uk
The Ross Cup is awarded to the Associate with the highest total marks in the competition from a total of up to 8 prints.
The Mick Smithson Shield and Premier Award Certificate are awarded to the Photographer, who in the opinion of the Judge(s) produced the Best Print.
The Lakeland Holidays Landscape Trophy is awarded to the Photographer who in the opinion of the Judge(s) produced the Best Landscape Print. A Trophy is presented to the Most Improved Club. Defined by the Club with the highest placement as compared to their position in the competition the previous year. Merit Award Certificates (maximum 10) may be awarded at the discretion of the Judge(s).
If you have any questions please email competitions@kcpa.co.uk or telephone Tracy Hughes on 01634 303540
The KCPA look forward to welcoming you at this event on 31st October 2026.
Competition inform and forms can be found below:
You will notice we have removed the permission column on the entry form, it is therefore presumed unless you inform us otherwise that by entering you and your club members agree to their images being used by KCPA for results and catalogues etc.
ROSS CUP INVITATION LETTER 2026.doc ROSS CUP INVITATION LETTER.pdf
ROSS CUP ENTRY FORM.doc ROSS-CUP-2026-ENTRY-FORM.pdf
