COMPETITION RULES:

Timed Sculpture Competition

Good Sportsmanship Notice: We encourage everyone to participate in the spirit of fairness and fun. The true essence of this event is celebrating our shared passion for balloon artistry!

AVAILABLE COMPETITIONS:

3 Minute Sculpture
10 Minute Sculpture
10 Minute Hairband OR Wristband
12 Minute Large Wearable

AVAILABLE AWARDS IN EACH COMPETITION CATEGORY:

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place (highest scores from the judging panel)
People’s Choice (highest scores from attendee voting)

OVERALL PRIZE AVAILABLE:

Top Entertainer (highest scores from scores in all 4 competitions)

  • Eligibility to Enter: Only fully-registered attendees are eligible to enter the competitions. Sign-up is available during registration.

    Entry Limitation: Participants are allowed to enter one figure per category. Each competition category is limited to fifty (50) competitors, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Waitlist: If you are not able to sign up when you register, please email Lorinda@contsales.com to be added to the waiting list.

    No Collaboration: You may n​ot​ have help from friends building your sculptures, you must be the only designer and hands-on twister of your pieces.

    Supply Policy: T&S does not provide balloons, inflators, or other materials for timed competitions. However, participants are free to seek sponsorship for products.

    TOP ENTERTAINER Eligibility: In order to be considered for the Top Entertainer Prize, competitors must enter the 3 minute sculpture, 10 minute sculpture, 10 minute hairband or wristband and 12 minute wearable competition categories.

  • Material:
    Entries must be made from balloons.

    Size:
    There is no size limit for sculptures in these competitions.

    Theme:
    There is no required theme for these competitions.

    Decoration:
    Surface decoration (ex. Paint, marker, vinyl, gemstones) are allowed. Any material can be used in addition to balloons, but balloons should be the predominant element of the sculpture.

    Construction Location:
    Competitors will line up along tables supplied in the competition area of the room and may only twist in that area. No pre-inflation or preparation (e.g., double-stuffing) of balloons is allowed.

  • The competition proctor will announce the start time, and announce 30-second (or 1-minute) intervals and a 10 to 0 second countdown at the end.

    Once time has been called, competitors must immediately put down all materials and step away from their sculptures. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

  • Submission:
    All entries are displayed for peer judging in the competition room at the conclusion of the competition.

    Tagging:
    Each sculpture should be labeled with a tag or marker visibly identifying your Convention ID number (located on your ID badge)

    Usage:
    By entering a competition you grant T&S the right to move, feature and display the sculpture and its images.

  • Fully-registered audience members can cast up to three (3) votes in each category. Voting is open for 1 hour after the competition’s conclusion.

    Winners will be announced at the Saturday night banquet.