Polaris Career Center, in conjunction with The Art of the Cake, presents
The Art of the Cake
January 21-22, 2012
Divisional Cakes & Registration
Rules
PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 13, 2012
Please scroll down for divisional registration
Divisional Definitions:
Please read carefully as some changes have been made.
Special Theme-Mythological/Fantasy (please note this has been changed from the preview page you received at the show)
You may use any style containing anything mythological/fantasy based. Base it on already created characters or create your own.
Please see below for definitions of each category, including cupcake requirements.
****Anyone age 17and under entering a cake will receive ONE free ticket to the Buttercream Only Live Challenge! Nontransferable, non-exchangeable.***
CUPCAKES ARE BACK!
Youth: Y1 Tiered Y2 Non Tiered Y3 Sculpted YC4 Cupcakes
NEW CATEGORY!
Teen: T1 Tiered T2 Non Tiered T3 Sculpted TC4 Cupcakes
Beginner: B1Tiered B2 Non Tiered B3 Sculpted BC4 Cupcakes
Intermediate: I1Tiered I2 Non Tiered I3 Sculpted IC4 Cupcakes
(semi-pro is in intermediate)
Pro/Masters: P1Tiered P2 Non Tiered P3 Sculpted PC4 Cupcakes
Wee Ones
Open to any competitor ages 4-8. Any design of the entrant's choice including cake, cupcake, or cookie. All entrants will receive a ribbon. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize will receive a cash prize.
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This competition is open to any competitor 4 years and older (see division definition), of any level. The entry fee for the divisional competition is $12.00 for the first entry, and $6.00 for each subsequent entry. You may enter as many cakes as you'd like. Multiple entries may come from one bakery, however, each person must send in a separate entry form. No refunds will be given for any reason. All work on the entry must be that of the person on the entry form. One person cannot cover the cake while another decorates the cake. Cakes presented at other competitions or shows will not be allowed for judging but are welcome for display in a separate section of the show.
The "Mythological/Fantasy" theme may be tiered, non-tiered, sculpted, layer or sheet style, but we encourage you to use your creativity and go for the gusto. We strongly encourage your creativity and going outside the box. It is the responsibility of the entrant to check on copyright for your piece. Items such as Disney, Warner Brothers, etc. should not be used in competition.
Your entry may be created from Styrofoam for the purpose of display, however, all sculpted cakes must be created in real cake. A minimum of 2 in progress photos will be required for any sculpted cake. Real cake in progress photos accompanied by a Styrofoam cake will not be allowed. All cakes MUST be able to be reproduced in real cake. The judges will take this into consideration in their scoring.
While we will take precaution to ensure that each display is not touched and/or damaged, The Art of the Cake, Polaris, and their sponsors/directors cannot be held be responsible or liable for any loss or damage during the show or while the cakes are on display. Please refrain from using irreplaceable or expensive items in your display. Please limit your display to no more than 18" square. If you will be going over this, please make a note on your registration form so we can make arrangements for table space. All entrants will be able to put their business cards out next to their display AFTER judging is completed and during the public show only. You do not have to enter the competition to be featured in the public showcase, although it is encouraged. You will, however, need to meet the minimum skill level as outlined above, be within the theme, as well as pay the entry registration fee of $12.00.
We are focusing on the “Art of Sugar and Cake”, so all decorations on the exterior of the cake are encouraged to be edible, i.e., chocolate, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, pastillage, etc. Non edibles may be used, however, please limit them to separators such as pillars. Non-edible items on the cake may lose points in judging. No cold porcelain will be allowed. NO electric will be available, so please do not incorporate fountains, lights (other than self sustaining) or other electrical components. Please limit your use of "non-edible" decorating products such as disco/pixie dust and highlighters to removable portions of your cake.
Each display will be judged on an 70 point system. In the case of a tie, the judges may reconsider the displays in question to break the tie. There will be 3 divisions. Beginner/Novice, Intermediate/Advance, Professional/Masters. All decisions of the judges will be final. The criteria for judging will be as follows:
Originality/Creativity 10 points
Use of color 10 points
Difficulty of techniques used 10 points
Neatness of cake covering 10 points
Neatness of decorations 10 points
Skill 10 points
Overall appearance 10 points
The judges and/or show coordinators reserve the right to disqualify displays that, at their sole discretion, are in poor taste or fail to adhere to these rules.
Displays may be set up Saturday, January 21st, 2012 from 7-8:45 am. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 am and any cakes not checked in and set up by 8:45 am will NOT be considered for judging. They may only be displayed in the gallery for the show.
Displays, awards, and other misc. items left after the pick up time become the property of The Art of the Cake and will be disposed of at our discretion. Displays may be picked up from 5:00-6:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2012. No cakes may be removed prior to 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2012. No exceptions will be made once the show begins.
Entries may be photographed for use in publication(s) or promotional purposes. You must sign the photo release form before your entry can be accepted.
Divisional Qualifications
Wee Ones: Any decorator under the age 8.
Youth: Any decorator between the ages of 8 and 12.
Teen: Any decorator between the age of 13-17.
Beginner/Novice: One who has been decorating for less than 2 years and has taken less than 5 decorating courses and is 18 years of age or older.
Intermediate/Advanced/Semi-Professional: One who has been decorating for more than 2 years, occasionally sells cakes and/or has taken less than 35 hours of decorating courses
Professional/Masters
One who sells cakes for income, has taken more than 35 hours of decorating, is an author, or teaches advanced decorating techniques, or who has won in an advanced/intermediate division more than once.
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Descriptions of categories:
Non-Tiered: any style single layer or double layer cake. Cannot be tiered. Can include sheet cake or any shape that can be baked in a cake pan. Simple waisting is allowed.
Tiered: any style tiered cake 2 tiers or more. Can include any shape that can be baked in a pan, but not carved. Simple waisting is allowed.
Sculpted: any shape that cannot be baked in a cake pan. This includes anything 2d (flat cut out cake) or 3d (dimensional upward from the cake board).
Cupcakes/Miniature: any cupcake or miniature cake under 4" in diameter. Can include tiered designs but overall height must not exceed 4".
***Cupcakes/miniatures must be presented in groupings of 6.
All divisions will be awarded up to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Judges and show directors reserve the right to not award divisional placements depending on scores. Cash or product prize awards will be awarded up to the first 3 placements in each division.
Divisional Registration
Please right-click image to print registration form. This form must be mailed in with your payment.
All divisional cakes must be pre registered prior to the show. No onsite registrations will be accepted.
For semi-pro registrations, please choose the intermediate option.
Online Registration Payment
Please be sure to select 1st or Additional Entry from the top drop down menu.
Please print out the form below and bring it with your entry.
Questions? Email Anna
