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SECTION A: GENERAL RULES, GUIDELINES AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCULPTORS A-1 ELIGIBILITY The World Ice Art Championships are open to qualified teams selected by ICE ALASKA organizers on the basis of prior performance, design drawings and artistic background. A. 1.1 Team acceptance will be made on a first-to-apply, first to be accepted basis. Upon receiving a completed application form, ICE ALASKA will review the application and send an official notification of acceptance or denial within seven working days. Ice Alaska reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason. |
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A - 2 EVENTS AND CATEGORIES A-2.1 Single Block Classic 40 (forty) sculpture spaces are available for teams of two members to sculpt one block of ice, approximately 8' x 5' x 3' (244 cm x 152 cm x 91 cm) over a period of 60 hours (2 1/2days) starting on the last Tuesday in February. Registration and site selection take place starting at noon on the day prior to the start of competition. Winners will be announced two evenings after the end of the competition on Saturday at a Welcome the Sculptors Social. A-2.2 Multi-Block Classic. 20 (twenty) sculpture spaces are available for teams of four members to sculpt 10 blocks of ice, measuring approximately 6' x 4' x 3' (182 cm x 121 cm x 91cm) over a period of 132 hours (5 1/2 days), starting five days after the start of the Single Block Classic on a Sunday. Registration and site selection take place starting at noon Saturday, the day prior to the start of competition, with a Welcome the Sculptors Social that evening. Winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on the Saturday evening following the end of the competition. A-2.3 Amateur Open Exhibition, 20 (twenty) sculpture spaces are available for beginners and amateurs for teams of two members. Each team receives one block of ice, approximately 4' x 5' x 3' (121 cm x 152 cm x 91 cm). The event lasts 16 1/2 days, however, participants need not be present the entire time, they can start and end as their schedules allow. Participants 16 years of age and under must have a parent or parent-approved adult as their team member. Parental permission is required for all entrants under 18. The event will begin on Wednesday following the start of the Single Block Classic and finish at 5 PM on the Friday following Awards Ceremony for the Multi-Block Competition. There will be a Recognition Ceremony on the Saturday evening following the end of the event starting at 8 PM. A-2.4 Junior World Ice Art Championship-
10 (ten) spaces are available for high school students for teams of
two members.
Parental permission is required for all entrants under 18. Each team
receives one block of ice approximately 4' x 5' x 3' (121
cm x 152 cm x 91 cm) over a period of four days. The competition will
start at 9 AM on Tuesday during the Fairbanks North Star School District
Spring Break and end at 5 PM on the following Friday. Registration
starts on Monday, the day before the event. The Awards Ceremony will
take place one day following the end of the competition on Saturday
at 8
PM. A-2.5.1 ABSTRACT CATEGORY: Sculptures where the primary focus and visual impression of the piece is non-representational, highly stylized, or made up of symbolic shapes or forms. The treatment may focus on the theme, movement or meaning creatively expressed by the form(s) or simply the aesthetic appeal of each form itself. The work may contain some elements that are realistically rendered, but these may not be the primary focus of the piece. A-2.5.2 REALISTIC CATEGORY: Sculptures where the primary focus and visual impression of the piece is of realistically rendered recognizable objects. These objects may be real or imaginary. The theme of the work itself need not be realistic, but may be allegorical or intended to convey abstract ideas or qualities. The work may contain some abstract elements, but these may not be the primary focus of the piece. A-2.5.3 Each team must identify the category in which it wishes to compete. Both categories will be judged on all applicable criteria. Teams will state in their application which category fits their entry. They may discuss their choice of category with the jury coordinator; however, the team captain will make the final decision which category fits the sculpture. It is within a judge's prerogative to deduct up to five points from the overall score for any sculpture that he or she believes does not fit the competition category as defined above. A-3 OWNERSHIP: When completed, all sculptures become the property of ICE ALASKA, which retains exclusive rights to the sculptures and may use any pictures, photographs, videos or reproductions in any commercial application. Others interested in the use of the ice sculptures for commercial purposes must receive written approval for that use from ICE ALASKA. All competition sculptures shall remain at the Ice Park for the duration of the time the Ice Park is open. A-4 ENTRY FEES: A-4.1 Single Block Classic - $100 per team due by 22 January, unless other arrangements are made. A $50 late fee will be added to the basic entry fee cost. Entry fees are not refundable. All entry fees will be used for awards to the winning teams. A-4.2 Multi-Block Classic - $100 per team due by 22 January, unless other arrangements are made. A $50 late fee will be added to the basic entry fee cost. Entry fees are not refundable. All entry fees will be used for awards to the winning teams. A-4.3 Amateur Open Exhibition - $75 per team. Entry fees may be waived if the sculptor has completed an Ice Alaska ice sculpture class. A. 4.4 Junior World Ice Art Championship: no fee.A-5 AWARDS and Recognition A-5.1 Awards will be presented for three events, the Single Block Classic, the Multi-Block Classic and the Junior World Ice Art Championship, each with two categories: Realistic and Abstract. A-5.1.1 Each winning team member will receive an individual award. A-5.1.2 For the Single Block Classic and Multi-Block Classic Competitions, medals and cash prizes will be awarded to first second and third place winning teams in each category. A-5.1.3 For the Single Block Classic and Multi-Block Classic Competitions, four additional, Judges' Choice awards, will be awarded in the form of cash prizes to the next four highest scoring sculptures, irrespective of category. The value of any cash award for a given place may never exceed the value of the superior place winner in its respective event. A-5.1.4 Medals and cash prizes for the Single Block Classic will be distributed to winners on Saturday, two days after the end of the competition, at the Awards and Welcome the Sculptors Social. A-5.1.5 Medals and cash prizes for the Multi-Block Classic will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony one night after the end of competition. A-5.1.7 Junior World Ice Art Championship winners will be announced at an Award Ceremony on the evening following the end of the competition. A-5.2 RECOGNITION A-5.2.1 Recognition will be given to the entrants in the Amateur Open Exhibition. A-5.2.2 Participation medals will be distributed to all competitors. A-5.3.1 The Ivalie Cox Artists' Choice Awards A-5.3.1.1 Sculptors will vote for their favorite sculpture by competition and category. The appropriate number of ballots will be distributed to each team on the last day of the respective competition. The ballots consist of team lists for each category. The ballots will be collected by 6 PM of the following day, with no exceptions. A-5.3.1.2 Ivalie Cox Single Block Winners will be announced two days after the end of the Single Block Classic competition. The winners of the Ivalie Cox Multi-Block Competition will be announced at the Awards Ceremony one night after the end of the Multi-Block Classic competition. A-5.3.2 The Walt Coty People's Choice Awards Ballots will be available for the viewing public to select their favorite sculptures, by event but not by category. These coveted awards will be presented at the Ice Alaska Volunteer Party or mailed to the winners. A-5.4 All results will also be announced on the Ice Alaska website by April 1
A-6.1 TRANSPORTATION and TRAVEL A-6.1.1 Teams are responsible for their transportation to and from Fairbanks, Alaska. Arrival should be one day before competition begins. A-6.1.2 Ice Alaska will provide transportation to and from the Fairbanks Airport for out-of-town sculptors participating in the Single Block and Multi-Block Competitions. A-6.1.3 ICE ALASKA will provide assistance to foreign teams where necessary with entry and exit visas to the United States. See Information for Foreign Sculptors A-6.2 MEALS AND ACCOMODATIONS A-6.2.1 Single Block & Multi-Block Classics: ICE Alaska will provide accommodations for all Single-Block Classic and Multi-Block Classic competitors who live more than15 miles from Ice Park beginning the night of Final Registration to the night following the Awards Ceremony. A-6.2.2 Single Block & Multi-Block Classics ICE ALASKA will provide meals from noon the day before competition begins, when Registration takes place, through breakfast the day after the awards for the respective competition are announced. A-6.2.3: Amateur Open Exhibition and Junior World Ice Art Championship ICE ALASKA will NOT provide accommodations for the teams that participate in the Amateur Open Exhibition, but DOES provide meals from the afternoon before competition begins through the time of the Awards Ceremony. A-6.3 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: A-6.3.1 ICE ALASKA will provide: Electrical power (120 volts, 60 hertz in 8 outlets, two boxes) 3 lights and 4 extension cords, 2 sets of scaffolding, 1 work bench, (2 saw horses and 2 planks), 2 five gallon buckets. (The Single Block and Multi-Block teams can ask for more supplies if required.) A-6.3.2 In the Multi-Block Classic only: heavy equipment for moving and stacking the ice during the event will be operated by ICE ALASKA personnel. A-6.3.3 Competitors in the Single Block and Multi-Block Competitions must supply all sculpting tools and electrical or power sculpting equipment. A-6.3.4 Large and small chain saws, gas powered or electric, and sculpting chisels may be rented at the Ice Park Saw Bus. Also sharpening of tools and saw chains will be available at the Ice Park Saw Bus. A-6.4 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES of Participants: A-6.4.1 Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal medical insurance. A-6.4.2 Each participant is responsible for his own travel to and from Fairbanks. A-6.4.3 ICE ALASKA is not responsible for any theft, loss or damage to the participant's property, any injuries or the participant's death in any case. A-6.4.4 Accommodations: Room service, bar, alcoholic beverages, long-distance phone calls and any other personal expenses must be paid by the participating team. A-6.4.5 Ice Alaska has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and open containers of alcohol in any public area of the Ice Park. SECTION BAPPLICATION PROCEDURES - Online, via Fax or Postal Service.
B-1 The theme of each sculpture shall be selected by its team. B-2 Single Block Classic applications and Multi-Block Classic applications must be forwarded to ICE ALASKA by January 22 to avoid late payment fees. Amateur Open Exhibition applications and Junior World Ice Art Championship applications will be accepted until all spaces are filled. B-3 Team applications should include:
B-4 ARTISTS' BIOGRAPHIES: A short bio of 100 words or less about each artist. Professional background and achievements, awards, other competitions, etc should be included. These bios may be published on the ICE ALASKA website, on a sign displayed at each finished sculpture, and in the annual souvenir booklet. B-5 Teams may make changes to application forms, as necessary, during Final Registration, on the day prior to the event. Teams must have completed a design drawing and biographies before they will be allowed to draw a site. SECTION C. GENERAL SITE INFORMATION C-1 SITE AND COMPETITON PROCEDURES C-1.1Each sculpture site is a niche located along a spectator path and trees back many. The viewing public will not be allowed inside the designated sculpting areas. Before the competition begins, the boundaries between sites may be marked. Signs will be installed at each end of the rows informing viewers to stay on the road and not to enter sculpture sites. C-1.2 Teams may arrange tools, prepare electric power lines, work benches and scaffolds before the official start of the competition but must neither mark nor sculpt the ice blocks assigned to them. C-1.3 Ice Alaska will mark the best location at each site for the base of the highest sculpture. C-1.4 Teams must keep their sculpting sites clean. They are required to remove the ice chips and place them outside their site barrier. ICE ALASKA volunteers will then be responsible for removing the chips. Cleanliness of the work site is an important safety consideration, and the site official may at his or her discretion declare any site unsafe and require the team to stop work until the deficiency is corrected. C-1.5 Teams are responsible for selecting the color(s), number and placement of lights for their sculpture within the time of the competition. Lights, colored gels and power cords will be provided by ICE ALASKA, C-1.6 Teams may construct ice pillars along the visitors' path on which barrier material (ropes or tapes, by ICE ALASKA) can be placed. ICE ALASKA will make the final determination as to the safe distance for spectator viewing of the sculptures and correct placement of the barriers. C-1.7 Teams may construct an ice stanchion or marker for displaying their design drawing and other explanations of their sculpture. C-1.8 These explanations could also include team member's names and nationality or state, for the edification of the public that is invited to observe construction under way. C-1.9 After the judging, ICE ALASKA will set up posters on easels with the following information: Team photo and identification, team members biographies, title and category of sculpture, and prize, if any. C-1.10 At the end of the official competition time, teams may not shape their sculpture or landscape its base area any more in any way or manner, but they have another 90 minutes to build optional stanchions and optional barrier pillars, clean up the further perimeter of their work area, adjust their lights, remove their tools and make their empty work benches and scaffolds available to ICE ALASKA volunteers for removal. C-1.11 Teams shall not be present during the judging. C-1.12 RECOGNITION: We encourage each team to bring a flag representing their country or state. The flag may be displayed in front of the sculpting area. There will be ample opportunity for recognition of your country, organization or sponsors. There may be chances for interviews with media representatives. Ice Park, the competition site, is the centerpiece of Fairbanks where thousands have an opportunity to view and admire the marvelous ice creations. C-2 SAFETY -- REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST! C-2.1 Each participant is responsible for his or her own safety as well as the safety of other competitors and the general viewing public. C-2.2 All sculptors are also responsible for the safety of their sculpture. C-2.3 The base of the highest point of the finished sculpture must be as close as possible to the spot marked by Ice Alaska as the ideal position for the base of the highest sculpture.
C-2.5 Any infraction of the rules by sculptors may lead to their disqualification. The decision to disqualify an individual or team is the responsibility of the Chairman of Ice Alaska. C-3 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT FAIRBANKS AND THE ICE PARK C-3.1CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING: Fairbanks, Alaska, always a great place to visit, can have extreme temperatures during the month of March. Clothing for sculpting should suit temperatures from above freezing to far below, such as -25F (-32C) (or even -40F [-40C]). C-3.2 The air is mostly dry and there is much sunshine. Skin cream and sun blocks are recommended. C-3.3 The central building at the ICE PARK features a separate dining hall for sculptors and staff, with hot meals, around-the-clock refreshment counters, drying facilities for gloves and boots, also toilets, e-mail and internet capability. SECTION D. GUIDELINES - Single Block Classic D-1 SCHEDULE: D-1.1 The Single Block Classic starts at 9 AM on the last Tuesday of February each year and ends 60 hours (2 1/2 days) later, Thursday evening at 9:00 pm. Final registration and site selection will take place starting at noon on the Monday prior to the start of the competition. The event will start at 9 AM on the last Tuesday in February and last for 60 hours (2 1/2days), finishing at 9 PM on Thursday, two and one-half days later. Awards will be announced on the following Saturday during the Welcome the Sculptors Social. D-1.2 The Single Block Classic winners will be announced at the Welcome the Sculptors Social on the Saturday following the end of competition. D-1.3 A sculptor meeting to discuss rules and safety will be held at 7 pm on that same Monday before the start of competition. D-2 ICE: Each team (maximum of two members) will receive one large block of ice, approximately 8' x 5' x 3' (244cm x 152cm x 91cm). The natural ice thickness 3' (91 cm) may vary slightly. One of the 5' x 8' surfaces is usually crusted with 2.5 (7 cm) of snow. Sculptors can normally anticipate having a full 3' (91 cm) depth of clear ice to sculpt. Ice Alaska will try to inform sculptors by email and on the web site of the actual thickness of the harvested ice. D-3 ICE BLOCK PLACEMENT: D-3.1 Teams must specify one of three orientations for their block on the application sketch: TALL -- 8' (244cm) high. EDGE -- 5' (155cm) high. FLAT -- 3' (91cm) high. D-3.2 Single Block Classic sculpture sites vary somewhat in shape and size.The minimum size is 10' x 10'.(304.8 cm x 304.8cm). No sire ssize preferences will be considered in site selection. D-3.3 Single Block Site Selection. The sculptors will draw their site numbers at Final Registration the day before the Single Block competition begins. Registration will start at noon the Monday before the competition. D-3.4 After drawing a site, sculptors may ask Ice Alaska personnel to reposition their block prior to the start of competition on a first-come, first-served basis, during the afternoon before the competition begins or between 7 and 9 AM on the morning of competition. All ice blocks will be positioned by ICE ALASKA prior to the start of sculpting (the first cut in the ice.) D-3.5 Teams are not allowed to use powered equipment for lifting or moving any of the ice in the Single Block Classic. However, lifting or moving assistance from officials, staff or other sculptors is allowed. D-4 JUDGING AND AWARDS: D-4.1 Sculptures will be judged under up to 3 white lights starting at 10:30 pm Thursday.
For more information email icealaskasculptors@gmail.com SECTION E. GUIDELINES - Multi-Block Classic E-1 SCHEDULE: E-1.1 The Multi-Block Classic starts 9 AM on the first Sunday following the end of the Single Block Classic and ends at 9 PM on the following Friday. E-1.2 Final registration and site selection for the event will take place starting at noon on the first Saturday following the end of the Single Block Classic. E-1.3 Participation medals and other items will be distributed to registered sculptors during the Welcome the Sculptors Social on Saturday evening prior to the start of competition. The meeting should be finished by 8 PM. E-1.4 The World Ice Art Championships Awards Ceremony starts at 8 pm on Saturday evening following the last day of the Multi-Block Competition. E-1.5 ICE: Each team (maximum of four members) will receive 10 (ten) blocks of ice, each approximately 6' x 4' x 3' (182 cm x 121 cm x 91cm). E-1.6 The natural ice thickness 3 (91 cm) may vary slightly. One of the surfaces is usually crusted with 2.5 (7 cm) of snow. Sculptors can normally anticipate having a full 36" (91 cm) depth of clear ice to sculpt. Ice Alaska will try to inform sculptors by email and on the web site of the actual thickness of the harvested ice. E-2 ICE BLOCK PLACEMENT: E-2.1 Each team will have a designated area in which to build their sculpture. The area will measure approximately 30' x 30' (12m x 12m). E-2.2 The 10 blocks will be positioned in an equally large area adjacent to each sculpting site, across the path. E-2.3 Both areas may be used as work areas, but the path must remain clear for spectator and staff traffic. E-2.4 Each team may have the option of replacing up to two blocks if Ice Alaska has extra ice available. Ice is a natural material and no two pieces are exactly alike. The teams should anticipate using the natural character of the ice to their advantage. E-2.5 Only ICE ALASKA heavy equipment operators will provide assistance in moving and placing the blocks as desired by the artists. E-3 JUDGING AND AWARDS: E-3.1 Pieces will be judged under up to 7 white lights starting at 10:30 pm Friday evening after the end of sculpting. SECTION F. GUIDELINES –- Amateur Open Exhibition F-1 SCHEDULE: F-1.1 The Amateur Open Exhibition starts at 9 AM on the first Wednesday after the start of the Single Block Competition and ends 5 pm on the Friday in March following the end of the Multi-Block Competition. Contestants may work at any time during this period. F-1.2 The Recognition Ceremony will be held at 8 pm one evening later on the Saturday following the event F-2 ELIGIBILITY: The Amateur Open Exhibition is available to anyone interested in trying ice sculpting. F-2.1 Each team shall consist of two members. F-2.2 Participants 16 years of age and under must have a parent or parent-approved adult as their team member. Participants 16-18 years of age must have parental permission. F-2.3 New exhibitors must complete a safety class that will be given before they start to sculpt. Ideally, participants should have taken an ice sculpting class. F-2.4 Each team receives one ice block approximately 4' x 5' x 3' (121 cm x 152 cm x 91 cm) block in a working area of about 20' x20' (6.2 m x 6.2 m). F-2.5 Participants are provided with electrical power (120 volts, 60 hertz), lights and extension cords. Noon and evening meals will be provided during the time of competition. F-3 Applications, liability waivers and an entry fee of $75 must be received before the start of ice sculpting. F-4 Recognition: Participants will receive certificates and recognition awards during the Junior World Ice Art Championship awards ceremony. SECTION G. Guidelines –- Junior World Ice Art Championship G-1 Schedule: G-1.1 The Junior World Ice Art Championship starts at 9 am on Tuesday during Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Spring Break. G- 1.2 The Award Ceremony will take place the following Saturday, at 8 pm. G-3 ICE BLOCK and Ice block PLACEMENT: G-3.1 Each team (maximum of two persons) receives one 3' x 5' x 4' (91 cm x 152 cm x 122 cm) block of ice. G-3.2 Teams must specify one of three orientations for their block on the application sketch: •TALL -- 5' (155 cm) high. •EDGE -- 4' (122 cm) high. •FLAT -- 3' (91cm) high. G-3.3 Junior World Ice Art Championship Site Selection. The sculptors will draw their site numbers at registration or on the morning that competition begins. G-3.4 All ice blocks will be positioned by ICE ALASKA. After drawing a site, sculptors may ask Ice Alaska personnel to reposition their block on a first-come, first-served basis, Ice Alaska must reposition the block before the start of sculpting. G-3.5 Teams are not allowed to use powered equipment for lifting or moving any of the ice in the Junior World Ice Art Championship. However, lifting or moving assistance from officials, staff or other sculptors is allowed. G-4 TOOLS G-4.1 Ice Alaska will provide a tool kit for the sculpting team. The tool kit includes: 2 (two) ice chisels, 2 (two) sawhorses, and 2 (two) 2'”x10' x 8' boards, bucket, shovel, sled and an Ice Alaska Park Pass for each sculptor. Ice Alaska will also provide extension cords and working lights for each team. G-4.2 Other tools may be brought and used by the contestants. G-4.3 Use of electric tools is limited to dremels, irons, and heat guns. These and other specialized non-electric tools will be available to the sculptors for use in the competition. G-4.4 No competitor may use a chainsaw, however, qualified Ice Alaska personnel will be available to make cuts at all times. G-5 JUDGING AND AWARDS: G-5.1 Sculptures will be judged under up to 3 white lights on the Friday
night. G-5-3 Awards will be announced at the Award Ceremony on the last Saturday during the school break. SECTION H-JUDGING CRITERIA (all events) H-1.1- Technical 1. Precision: This refers to how accurately elements of the sculpture are carved. For example, how repeated elements resemble each other, how well pieces are fitted together, or how completely all-waste material is removed. 2. Proportion: This refers to how different parts or areas of the sculpture relate to one another in terms of relative size. 3. Degree of difficulty: This is whether the sculpture as completed is a challenging project for an experienced professional ice sculptor. The factors considered here are usually those of fragility, physical balance and the structural limitations of the ice. 4. Finish: This refers to the final treatment of the surfaces of the sculpture. This can be smooth and polished, frosted, or textured. Whichever is the case, the uniformity and diligence with which the sculptor carries out his apparent intent should be considered. 5. Use of ice: The higher scores in this category would go to the projects that waste the least ice. H-1.2 Artistic 1. Creativity: This refers to the newness and originality of the design, which could include a new treatment of, or new viewpoint on, previously known ideas. 2. Composition: This refers to the visual balance, static or dynamic, of the various elements of the sculpture. Note that the piece should be viewed from all sides when judging it for composition. 3. Expression of meaning: This is how well the sculpture makes its own theme clear to the viewer. The artist’s statement, if provided, should be considered in making this judgment. This score represents how well the artist displayed the category in which the sculpture is entered. 4. Expression of emotion: This is the extent to which the sculpture can be expected to evoke an emotional response in the viewer. 5. Overall impression: This addresses the sculpture as a whole, and is often based on the first glimpse of the finished piece. Without regard to the other criteria, does it stand on its own as a good sculpture? H-2 Other H-2.1 The Jury shall view the piece from all sides when judging. H-2.2 It is within a judge's prerogative to deduct up to five points from the overall score for any sculpture that he or she believes does not fit the competition category as defined above.
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