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Registration will open September 1, 2010.

Divisional Cakes

Rules

Divisional Registration

Questions? Email Anna

Divisional Definitions:

Please read carefully as some changes have been made.

Special Theme-Box of 48 Crayons

Any style cake with a colorful theme using the colors from a box of 48 crayons as your inspiration. You can create any shape, style, color combination you'd like, however you cannot create a box of crayons. Your cake can be sculpted, tiered, shaped, flat. Use of WHITE AND BEIGE must be limited to NO MORE than 10% of your cake! Color and imagination are encouraged. Please refer to divisional rules for general information and divisional definitions.

Youth: Y1 Tiered Y2 Non Tiered Y3 Sculpted

Beginner: B1Tiered B2 Non Tiered B3 Sculpted

Intermediate: I1Tiered I2 Non Tiered I3 Sculpted

Pro/Masters: P1Tiered P2 Non Tiered P3 Sculpted

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 $10.00 for the first entry, and $5.00 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 "Box of 48" theme may be tiered, non-tiered, sculpted, layer or sheet style, but we encourage you to use your creativity and go for the gusto. The use of white and/or beige must be limited to a maximum of 10% of the cake and you cannot make a box of crayons. 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 $10.00.

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 22rd, 2011 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 23, 2010. No cakes may be removed prior to 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 23, 2011. 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 13.

Beginner/Novice: One who has been decorating for less than 2 years and has taken less than 5 decorating courses. Teens ages 14-18 are considered in this group.

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.

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.


	The Art of the Cake Home Previous Page Next Page (Divisional Forms) Registration will open September 1, 2010. Divisional Cakes Rules Divisional Registration Questions? Email Anna Divisional Definitions: Please read carefully as some changes have been made. Special Theme-Box of 48 Crayons Any style cake with a colorful theme using the colors from a box of 48 crayons as your inspiration. You can create any shape, style, color combination you'd like, however you cannot create a box of crayons. Your cake can be sculpted, tiered, shaped, flat. Use of WHITE AND BEIGE must be limited to NO MORE than 10% of your cake! Color and imagination are encouraged. Please refer to divisional rules for general information and divisional definitions. Youth: Y1 Tiered Y2 Non Tiered Y3 Sculpted Beginner: B1Tiered B2 Non Tiered B3 Sculpted Intermediate: I1Tiered I2 Non Tiered I3 Sculpted Pro/Masters: P1Tiered P2 Non Tiered P3 Sculpted 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. ************************************************************************************************************************* 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 $10.00 for the first entry, and $5.00 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 "Box of 48" theme may be tiered, non-tiered, sculpted, layer or sheet style, but we encourage you to use your creativity and go for the gusto. The use of white and/or beige must be limited to a maximum of 10% of the cake and you cannot make a box of crayons. 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 $10.00. 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 22rd, 2011 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 23, 2010. No cakes may be removed prior to 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 23, 2011. 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 13. Beginner/Novice: One who has been decorating for less than 2 years and has taken less than 5 decorating courses. Teens ages 14-18 are considered in this group. 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. 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.