Specific Set-up Guidelines

Large Sculpture

Theme: none                                 Entry Limit: 15
Maximum Dimensions: 15'W x 15'D x 18'H (4.57mW x 4.57mD x 5.49mH)

Complete Online Large Sculpture Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All sculpture designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. Based upon the design sketch submitted by the competitor, the WBC Competition Officials will work with the competitor to determine the actual space that will be available. Some alterations to designs may be necessary.

4. All sculptures must be constructed on site during official competition construction hours. Any framework that can be completed within the official hours designated for competition construction must be built on site. There is no preconstruction allowed. For example, no preinflated balloons, double-stuffed balloons, Fantasy Flowers, precut foam board or other signage, etc. Pipes and rods for framework may be precut and prethreaded, but not prebent.

5. If there’s a component of a sculpture framework that cannot be completed within the official hours designated for competition construction, the competitor must ask for an exception after registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012. WBC Competition Officials will review the design plans to determine whether an exception can be made. All decisions regarding preconstruction will be made at the discretion of the WBC Competition Officials and are final.

6. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get prior approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a sculpture.

7. Building of sculptures will commence at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, and conclude at noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

8. Sculptures may be floor-supported and/or rigged from above. Competitors MUST request approval for “above only rigging” by WBC Competition Officials at time of entry submission.

9. If lighting is requested, competitors are responsible for lighting their own sculptures. Competitors are also responsible for turning on any motors or other features of their sculptures prior to judging and sculpture viewing times.

10. A list of materials used and their wholesale cost is required for each entry. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Competitors must also fully complete and submit an official Job Cost Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form and Job Cost Form.

Medium Sculpture back to top

Theme: Celebrate the Seasons – Winter, Summer, Spring, or Fall – Pick one or do them all.       Entry Limit: 15
Maximum Dimensions: 6'W x 6'D x 9'H (1.83mW x 1.83mD x 2.74mH)

Complete Online Medium Sculpture Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All sculpture designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. All sculptures must be constructed on site during official competition construction hours. There is no preconstruction or preinflation allowed. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get prior approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a sculpture.

4. Building of sculptures will commence at noon on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, and conclude at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

5. Sculptures must be floor-supported; no rigging allowed. Sculptures must be transportable; they may be moved by the WBC staff.

6. If lighting is requested, competitors are responsible for lighting their own sculptures. Competitors are also responsible for turning on any motors or other features of their sculptures prior to judging and sculpture viewing times.

7. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Competitors must also fully complete and submit an official Job Cost Form to the WBC Competition Officials by noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form and Job Cost Form.

8. All sculptures must remain on display until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday from 4-6:30 p.m. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of sculptures at its discretion.

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Theme: Around the World                                  Entry Limit: 15
Maximum Dimensions: 6'W x 6'D x 9'H (1.83mW x 1.83mD x 2.74mH)

Complete Online Balloon Fashion Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. Each Balloon Fashion entry may consist of one main wearable and any matching accessories.

4. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a design.

5. Competitors will be allowed to preassemble their entries prior to displaying them for judging. A work room will be provided (location and hours to be announced). Competitors may bring their own dress form for construction. However, each competitor will receive a full-body mannequin upon which to build their designs and display them during the competition.

6. Completed Balloon Fashion entries must be delivered to the Grand Hall between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. If not already built on the provided mannequin, competitors will be required to place their entry on the provided mannequin for display and judging.

7. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form.

8. A list of materials used and their wholesale cost is required for each entry. Competitors must complete an official Job Cost Form and submit it to the WBC Competition Officials by 8 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012. Entries will not be accepted or judged without a completed Job Cost Form.

9. Helium, nitrogen, air machines, heat sealers, and ULTRA HI-FLOAT balloon flight extender will be provided by the WBC in the competition work room. Spray painting is not permitted in the work room or in hotel guest rooms.

10. If lighting is requested, competitors are responsible for lighting their own entries. Competitors are also responsible for turning on any motors or other features of their entries prior to judging and sculpture viewing times.

11. Entries must be designed to last for a minimum of 60 hours and be constructed to move from the mannequin to a live model, if needed. Helium balloons may be refreshed only at times designated by the WBC. All entries must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012, unless prior approval has been given by the WBC Competition Officials for early removal. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of entries at its discretion.

Deliverable Sculpture back to top

Theme: none                                  Entry Limit: 15
Maximum Dimensions: 3'W x 3'D x 8'H (0.91mW x 0.91mD x 2.44mH)

Complete Online Deliverable Sculpture Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All sculpture designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. All sculptures must be constructed on site during official competition construction hours. There is no preconstruction or preinflation allowed. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get prior approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a sculpture.

4. Building of sculptures will commence at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, and conclude at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

5. Sculptures must be transportable and freestanding; they will be moved by the WBC staff. Sculptures must be able to fit through a standard single door and fit in a room with a ceiling height of 8' (2.44m).

6. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Competitors must also fully complete and submit an official Job Cost Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form and Job Cost Form.

7. All sculptures must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday from 4-6:30 p.m. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of sculptures at its discretion.

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Theme: Look to the Stars – Incorporate stars in a table arrangement for your choice of occasions.           Entry Limit: 25
Maximum Dimensions: 18"W x 18"D x 72"H (45.7cmW x 45.7cmD x 182.88cmH)

Complete Online Table Arrangement Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in an arrangement.

3. Competitors will be allowed to preassemble their entries prior to displaying them for judging. A work room will be provided (location and hours to be announced).

4. Completed Table Arrangements must be delivered to the Grand Hall between 9:30 a.m. and noon on Thursday, March 22, 2012.

5. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by noon on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form.

6. Display space is limited to 18" (45.7cm) wide by 18" (45.7cm) deep by 14" (35.56cm) in height. Other vertical objects (like helium balloons) that do not obstruct sight lines may be added with no width or depth restrictions. The entire piece, including the base and any component above the base, must not exceed 72" (182.88cm) in height.

7. The completed arrangement must be easily viewed from all sides and easily transportable. Arrangements cannot require electrical components. Battery-operated components are allowed; however, batteries must be replaced daily.

8. A list of materials used (including any rental items) and their wholesale cost/rental fees (not to exceed a combined total of $25) is required for each entry. Competitors must complete an official Job Cost Form and submit it to the WBC Competition Officials by noon on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Entries will not be accepted or judged without a completed Job Cost Form.

9. Helium, nitrogen, air machines, heat sealers, and ULTRA HI-FLOAT balloon flight extender will be provided by the WBC in the competition work room. Balloon product and any other equipment, including glue guns, will not be provided. Spray painting is not permitted in the work room or in hotel guest rooms.

10. Entries must be designed to last for a minimum of 60 hours. Helium balloons may be refreshed only at times designated by the WBC. All centerpieces must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012, unless prior approval has been given by the WBC Competition Officials for early removal. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of arrangements at its discretion.

Delivery Bouquet back to top

Theme: Make ‘Em Smile – Whether for a birthday, get well, or another occasion, use smile face balloons in your bouquet to make ‘em smile.                                 
Entry Limit: 25
Maximum Dimensions: 15"W x 15"D x 84"H (38.1cmW x 38.1cmD x 213.36cmH)

Complete Online Delivery Bouquet Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get prior approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a bouquet.

3. Competitors will be allowed to preassemble their entries prior to displaying them for judging. A work room will be provided (location and hours to be announced). Completed bouquets must be delivered to the Grand Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012.

4. Construction time (not to include design time) should not exceed 1/2 labor hour. If the bouquet appears to the WBC Competition Officials that it could not have been produced within that time, points will be deducted.

5. Display space is limited to 15" (38.1cm) wide by 15" (38.1cm) deep for the base or anchor. The entire bouquet, including the base and any component above the base, must not exceed 84" (213.36cm) in height.

6. The completed bouquet must be easily viewed from all sides and easily transportable. The bouquet cannot require electrical components. Battery-operated components are allowed; however, batteries must be replaced daily.

7. A list of materials used and their wholesale cost (not to exceed a combined total of $30) is required for each entry. Competitors must complete an official Entry Form and Job Cost Form and submit them when they deliver their entries to the WBC Competition Officials on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Entries will not be accepted or judged without a completed Entry Form or Job Cost Form.

8. Helium, nitrogen, air machines, heat sealers, and ULTRA HI-FLOAT balloon flight extender will be provided by the WBC Competition Officials in the work room only at the designated times (location and hours to be determined). Balloon product and any other equipment, including glue guns, will not be provided. Spray painting is not permitted in the work room or in hotel guest rooms.

9. Entries must be designed to last for a minimum of 60 hours. Helium balloons may be refreshed only at times designated by the WBC. All bouquets must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012, unless prior approval has been given by the WBC Competition Officials for early removal. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of bouquets at its discretion.

Balloon Column back to top

Theme: None                                  Entry Limit: 25
Maximum Dimensions: 5'W x 5'D x 12'H (1.52mW x 1.52mD x 3.66mH)

Complete Online Balloon Column Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All Column designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. One 10' (3.05m) metal pole and one SDS Base Plate will be supplied to each competitor, if needed. Columns should be a single, cohesive structure that would serve as entrance, focal point, or dancefloor decor.

4. All Columns must be constructed on site during official competition construction hours. There is no preconstruction or preinflation allowed. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get prior approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in a Column.

5. Building of Columns will commence at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in the Grand Hall, and conclude at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

6. Columns may be floor-supported and/or rigged from above. Rigging requirements must be submitted with entry form.

7. If lighting is requested, competitors are responsible for lighting their own sculptures. Competitors are also responsible for turning on any motors or other features of their sculptures prior to judging and sculpture viewing times.

8. A list of materials used and their wholesale cost is required for each entry. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Competitors must also complete and submit an official Job Cost Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form and Job Cost Form.

9. All Columns must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday from 4-6:30 p.m. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of Columns at its discretion.

Balloon Hat back to top

Theme: None                                  Entry Limit: 20
Maximum Dimensions: 3'W x 3'D x 5'H (0.91mW x 0.91mD x 1.52mH)

Complete Online Balloon Hat Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. All designs must be submitted to the WBC for approval by January 31, 2012. Only approved designs will be allowed to be constructed on site. All designs will be held in strict confidence.

3. After registering to compete (by January 31, 2012) and before March 1, 2012, competitors must get approval from the WBC Competition Officials for any components manufactured by another source that are intended to be used in an arrangement.

4. Competitors will be allowed to preassemble their entries prior to displaying them for judging. A work room will be provided (location and hours to be announced). Each competitor will receive a head form upon which to build their designs and display them during the competition.

5. Entries must be constructed to sit squarely on a head form, as well as made to move from the head form to a live model and be worn securely and comfortably. Components of the hat should not completely obstruct the view of the potential wearer. Entries should consist of a hat only. No other accessories or wearables are allowed.

6. Completed Balloon Hat entries must be delivered to the Grand Hall between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012.

7. Competitors must complete and submit an official Entry Form to the WBC Competition Officials by 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Entries will not be judged without a completed Entry Form.

8. A list of materials used and their wholesale cost is required for each entry. Competitors must complete an official Job Cost Form and submit it to the WBC Competition Officials by 8 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012. Entries will not be accepted or judged without a completed Job Cost Form.

9. Helium, nitrogen, air machines, heat sealers, and ULTRA HI-FLOAT balloon flight extender will be provided by the WBC in the competition work room. Balloon product and any other equipment, including glue guns, will not be provided. Spray painting is not permitted in the work room or in hotel guest rooms.

10. Entries must be designed to last for a minimum of 60 hours. Helium balloons may be refreshed only at times designated by the WBC. All entries must remain on display until 4 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012, unless prior approval has been given by the WBC Competition Officials for early removal. Competitors are responsible for the disposal of their entries on Sunday from 4-6:30 p.m. If competitors are not there by 4 p.m., the WBC reserves the right to dispose of entries at its discretion.

Balloon Figure back to top

Theme: None                                  Entry Limit: 20

Complete Online Balloon Figure Competition Forms

1. All Qualifications and Comprehensive Rules apply.

2. Competitors must check in by 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. An official Entry Form must be completed and submitted to the WBC Competition Officials before or at the time of check-in. Competitors will not be allowed to compete without a completed Entry Form.

3. Competition will commence at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 during the Cocktail Party. Competition will take place in full view of the Official WBC Competition Judges and WBC delegates.

4. Balloon figures must be constructed from latex balloons only; no other materials may be used. Adhesives and marking pens are allowed.

5. A weight, stand, or other support piece may be used for stability and display purposes.

6. There is no preinflation or preconstruction allowed.

7. Entertainment is not a component of this competition.

8. There will be a 12-minute time limit. Air pumps are allowed and must be supplied by the competitor.

Judging back to top

1. The Official WBC Competition Judges will be selected from among the WBC 2012 instructors, QBN program members who’ve earned their CBA designations, WBC sponsor employees, and WBC staff.

2. The Official WBC Competition Judges will determine the winners of the following competitions: Large Sculpture, Medium Sculpture, Balloon Fashion, Deliverable Sculpture, Table Arrangement, Delivery Bouquet, Balloon Column, Balloon Hat, Balloon Figure, WBC 2012 Master Designer, and WBC 2012 New Artist of the Year.

3. If an entry is found by the WBC Competition Officials to violate one or more of the Specific Set-up Guidelines in its category, it may be disqualified from the competition. However, that piece may or may not remain on display at the discretion of the WBC.

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