Jan_Feb_1997

January/February, 1997
Competition Rules --
From preceding page
member can register in only one category.
(2) Within one (1) hour after the
close of registration, a random number will be assigned to
each contestant/group, which will be their order of
performance. This list will be posted at or near the
registration area.
b. Parade Procedures
(1) A simulated, roped-off
parade route will be provided at least 40' long and 20' wide.
Appropriate parade music may be playing.
(2) At a time designated by the
host alley, contestants must assemble and line up in
numerical order in designated assembly area.
(3) One by one, each
contestant/group will travel down the "parade route" and
must demonstrate their parade prop or entertain at least
twice within a one (1) minute time frame. A one-point
penalty per second per judge will be awarded for failure to
cross the finish line of the parade in a one-minute time
frame. All makeup categories will be grouped together .
c. Judges will be placed along the
"parade route" and will judge on the following (total of 200
points):
(1) Act and/or prop appropriate
to type of crowd
(2) Originality
(3) Quality of parade prop(s)
and practicality
( 4) Costumes/makeup
(5) Audience/crowd appeal
F. Balloon Sculpture Competition
1. There are three categories in the Balloon
Sculpture Competition:
a. Single Balloon Sculpture -- A
sculpture using only one 145, 245, 260 or 360 balloon or
similar balloon, without the use of an adhesive.
b. Multiple Balloon Sculpture -- A
sculpture using any combination of balloons the same or
varying sizes without the aid of an adhesive.
c. Balloon Arrangement - A sculpture
and/or arrangement using a combination of balloons the
same or varying sizes with or without any other object(s).
Adhesives may be used.
2. Registration: Contestants must register for
each category at least 12 hours or midnight, whichever
comes first, prior to the beginning of the competition.
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Contestants may enter all three categories.
3. Competition procedures:
a. Contestants must be in the
competition area when competition begins. Contestants
entering late will be disqualified.
b. Contestants must furnish their own
supplies.
c. Balloons may not be inflated before
competition begins. Contestants may use inflating devices.
d. Only one (1) sculpture arrangement
may be submitted for judging per category.
e. Contestants will have fifteen minutes
in the Single and Multiple Balloon categories, and 30
minutes in the Balloon Arrangement category.
f. Sculptures that have won First Place
may not be reentered by that contestant for three
consecuti ve years.
4. Sculptures will be judged on the following
criteria (total 200 points):
a. Appearance
b. Uniformity
c. Originality
d. Use of type of balloon
e. Use of color
Judges will not enter the competition area until
all contestants have completed their sculptures and have
__, departed the area or began working in another category.