Note: A carver may enter in only one Competition Class.
Beginner
Carvers in their 1st and 2nd year only.
Novice
Carvers who have carved less than 5 years or have won 2 first place ribbons or 1 Best of Class in Beginners in this show. Cast feet are allowed. Entries carved in a class are acceptable.
Intermediate
Carvers who have carved 5 years or more or have won 5 first place ribbons or 1 Best of Class in Novice in this show. Cast feet are allowed. Other materials may be used for habitat, bases, structural purposes but must be hand formed. The use of real rocks, uncarved driftwood, etc. (for habitat or bases) is discouraged. Entries carved in a class are acceptable.
Open
Any carver may participate. This class is intended for advanced carvers who have won 8 first place ribbons or 1 Best of Class in Intermediate in this show previously. Cast feet, real rock, uncarved driftwood etc. will NOT be accepted. Entries carved in a class or from a kit or machine duplicated will NOT be accepted.
Purchase Award
Treated as an Open Class.