TJAM '03
Stage Competition Rules

The Friday night stage competition will be administered by BalloonHQ in connection with T Myers Magic. For questions regarding the rules, contact Larry Moss.

After reading the rules, you can signup to participate in the competition.

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1. The Competitors
   • The competitors must be full attendees of TJAM '03.
   • The number of competitors is limited to twelve (12). Spots are given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
   • Teams will be allowed.
   • Competitors may give the MC a short written introduction. However, the MC is not obligated to recite it verbatim.
   • Score sheets will be available to competitors after the awards are announced.
2. The Judges
   • Five judges will be selected by the convention organizers/BalloonHQ
   • The judges will consist of balloon professionals and lay persons.
   • The judges will act impartially.
   • The judges will score each act on a 100-point scale:

     Presentation, up to 40 points.
     Technical skills, up to 25 points.
     Originality, up to 15 points.
     Use of balloons, up to 20 points.
     

   • The decision of the judges is final.
3. The Competition
   • Each competitor must attend the rehearsal on Thursday morning (time/location to be determined).
   • A drawing for performance order will occur at the rehearsal.
   • At the rehearsal each competitor will have the opportunity to check the lights, sound, and stage as well as practice their act.
   • A disc jockey with a sound system with CD and cassette will be provided. If you need another format (ie. minidisc or MP3) please bring a portable player and the necessary cables.
   • A standup microphone will be provided. If you require a lavaliere mic, please bring one with the necessary cables and receivers.
   • Stage configuration yet to be determined.
   • The performance may not exceed seven (7) minutes. Two (2) minutes will be allowed for setup and cleanup.
   • Each competitor is responsible for their own setup and cleanup. Roadies/assistants will be allowed. They will not be provided by the organizers.
   • One minute before the time limit expires a yellow light will be displayed to the performer. At seven minutes a red light will be displayed.
   • Performances exceeding seven minutes will get a zero score for presentation skills and the performance will be immediately interrupted by the judges.
   • Each competitor must perform in succession according to the number drawn. If the competitor is not prepared to perform when their number is due that participant will be disqualified.
   • Balloons must be an integral part of the act.
   • The act must contain only family-friendly content.
4. The Awards
   • The votes of the five judges will be added up and three prizes will be given:

     First Place, to the competitor that receives the highest total score.
     Second Place, to the competitor that receives the second highest score.
     Third Place, to the competitor that receives the third highest score.
     

   • In the event of a tie, the five judges will reconvene to break the tie.
   • The prizes will be announced by the organizers at the banquet.
5. Recording
   • Regular convention attendees will not be permitted to take flash photos, video tape, or make audio recordings of the performers. BalloonHQ and T Myers Magic may do all of the above for promotion of this and future events. Photos and short video/audio clips may be used online and in print. Complete acts will not be shown or distributed without permission from the performers.
   • Performers wishing to make copies of their own performances will be allowed to have one audience member record their act. Prior arrangements will need to be made with the contest organizers to ensure that cameras will not be positioned in a way that is disruptive to the performers or audience.