1. You must be a registered attendee of Diamond Jam 2010 to compete.

2. You may participate in any competition simply by signing up for the competition provided you meet the specific competition qualifications.

3. All entries are due at the competition deadline. Late entries will not be accepted.

4. All contestants agree to release their names and all photos to Diamond Jam for publicity purposes.

5. Your competition subject matter must be appropriate for public viewing. Any sculpture or creation not considered within the bounds of acceptable taste, or violates moral or ethical standards, will be disqualified and removed at the discretion of the judging panel prior to voting.

6. Check your registration packet for detailed, final rules. Also check at the event for any last-minute adjustments to the rules

7. In the event of a dispute, the judging panel will render a decision. The judging panel decision is final.

1. All registered attendees can vote on entries. Your registration kits will include a voting ticket for each category, which you can use to vote for your choice.

2. As a competitor, you can vote for your own entry.

3. Proxy voting is not allowed. You must be present at the competition display room to vote.

4. 50% of the score will come from voting by convention attendees, and 50% of the score will come from a judging panel selected for their objectivity and high stature in the industry. Diamond Star Award to be voted entirely by Diamond Jam Attendees.

5. All judging decisions are final.

There will be some cash prizes and some product prizes, depending on the type of competition.

The finely-crafted Diamond Jam Awards will be awarded as specified in each competition description. The top 3 competitors in each of the other competition categories will receive awards.

The Dewey Awards will also be presented at Diamond Jam.

This is a skill competition. All competitors start with un-inflated balloons and have the same amount of time to create their sculptures.

Prizes will be award to each of the top three competitors based on the Judging Rules:

	• A crystal award engraved with the winner's name.
	• A cash prize depending on final position. First Place prize is $300.00 Second Place prize is $200.00 Third Place prize is $100.00 Based On a minimum of 100 Diamond Jam Registrants. Less than 100 registrations cash prize will be 50% of the amount shown.
	Everyone else who meets the General Requirements and submits their name by the entry deadline (August 8, 2010) is eligible to participate.

In addition to the General Rules, the following rules also apply for this competition:

	• All sculptures must be created in the competition room.
	• All competitors must be present in the competition room at the start of the time period. The competition will take place Monday August 9th from 8 AM until 12 Noon. Once the competition starts no other competitors will be allowed in the room.
	• There are no restrictions on what you can use in your sculpture, but the sculpture must have more than 60% balloons content. This is subjective, and the proctor's decision is final.
	• You must start with un-inflated balloons. You cannot pre-inflate the balloons nor can you pre-assemble any non-balloon parts.
	• Competitors may use all or part of the 4 hour time period to complete their sculpture.
	• All sculptures must be free standing and framing may be used. Competition pieces can be no larger than 8 feet tall, 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep.

This is a performance competition. Competitors will perform a routine involving balloons before an audience. As is typical with most balloon entertainment venues, the performance must be self-contained and set-up on an empty stage within minutes prior to the performance and be removed within minutes following the performance.

Prizes will be award to each of the top three competitors based on the Judging Rules:

	• A crystal award engraved with the winner's name.
	• A cash prize depending on final position. First Place prize is $300.00 Second Place prize is $200.00 Third Place prize is $100.00 Based On a minimum of 100 Diamond Jam Registrants. Less than 100 registrations cash prize will be 50% of the amount shown.
	Everyone else who meets the General Requirements and submits their name by the entry deadline (August 1, 2010) is eligible to participate.

In addition to the General Rules, the following rules also apply for this competition:

	• Competitors will enter the competition one at a time and will be have 3 minutes to set-up, 10 minutes to perform, and 3 minutes to clear the stage. Time will be strictly enforced. Running overtime will result in disqualification.
	• No stage props that require rigging, pre-built sets, or elaborate set-ups are allowed. The focus is on the entertainer and their skill, not on the set design or staging. Competitors must set-up on a blank stage and be ready to go within 3 minutes.

This is a competition for those under 14 years of age.

Prizes will be award to each of the top three competitors based on the Judging Rules:

	• A crystal award engraved with the winner's name.
	• There is no cash prize, but product prizes will be given to the top 3 competitors
	• You must be 14 or under at the time of the competition. We will allow you to compete if it is your 15th birthday on the day of the competition.
	• You must meet the General Requirements and submit your name by the entry deadline (August 1, 2010) to participate

In addition to the General Rules, the following rules also apply for this competition:

	• All sculptures must be created in the competition room.
	• All competitors must be present in the competition room at the start; once the doors are closed, no further competitors will be allowed in.
	• There are no restrictions on what you can use in your sculpture, but the sculpture must have more than 60% balloons content. This is subjective, and the proctor's decision is final.
	• You must start with un-inflated balloons. You cannot pre-inflate the balloons nor can you pre-assemble any non-balloon parts.
	• There is a time limit of 1 hr to complete your sculpture.
	• There are no size limits on the sculptures. Whatever you can build within the time limit will be acceptable.

This is a competition to encourage artists who have never competed before to enter a competition.

Prizes will be award to each of the top three competitors based on the Judging Rules:

	• A crystal award engraved with the winner's name.
	• There is no cash prize, but product prizes will be given to the top 3 competitors
	• This must be your first time ever entering any type of balloon competition, at any industry event. You must sign a statement to this effect.
	• You must meet the General Requirements and submit your name by the entry deadline (August 1, 2010) to participate.

In addition to the General Rules, the following rules also apply for this competition:

	• All sculptures must be created in the competition room.
	• All competitors must be present in the competition room at the start; once the doors are closed, no further competitors will be allowed in.
	• There are no restrictions on what you can use in your sculpture, but the sculpture must have more than 60% balloons content. This is subjective, and the proctor's decision is final.
	• You must start with un-inflated balloons. You cannot pre-inflate the balloons nor can you pre-assemble any non-balloon parts.
	• There is a time limit of 1 hr to complete your sculpture.
	• There are no size limits on the sculptures. Whatever you can build within the time limit will be acceptable.