River City Confectioners Association

 General Rules

1.  Bring all entries into the convention center to the registration table.  Entries MAY NOT be removed prior to 4 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2010.

2.  Judging will begin promptly at 10 am on Saturday, September 25, 2010.  Any entries arriving after 9:30am on Saturday are not eligible for competition, however they may be displayed.

3.  Judges reserve the right to reclassify any entry or remove those they deem in poor taste.

4.  Real or dummy cakes may be used.  Anyone using a dummy cake must be able to reproduce it in real cake.

5.  Each entry must be solely the work of the entrant except Divisions 1,2, and 3 where the cake may be baked by an adult.

6.  Each entrant may enter only one American division plus one Foreign Division and one Wedding Spectacular division.  You may enter as many categories as you wish in your division.  Any foreign cake must be entered in a foreign division except divisions 1,2, and 3.  When you win two trophies in any division, either in the present show or future shows, you must move to the next higher division.

7.  All entries must be pre-registered and received by September 15, 2010.  The entry fee is $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per person age 18 and under, with no limit as to the number of items each person may enter.  Entries received after September 15, 2010 will be subjected to a $3.00 per person late fee- no exceptions.  There will be no refunds.

8.  Each person entered will be eligible for various prizes drawn for and given out at the awards ceremony.

9.  Judging will be done on the point system as follows:

Degree of Difficulty   0-10 points

Artistic Achievement 0-10 points

Work involved 0 -10 points

Originality        0-10 points 

Special Features 0-4 points

10.  At the judge's discretion, additional points may be awarded for outstanding displays of confectionery workmanship.  The point system is being used to judge each piece on its own merits rather than judging one against another.  The system is considered to be the fairest for each entrant.  A low number of entries does not guarantee a first, second, or third place.  An entry must have earned a blue ribbon to be eligible to win a trophy in that division.  Ribbons will be awared according to the following point scale:

a.  Blue ribbon 36-40 points

b.  Red ribbon 32-35 points

c.  White ribbon 28-31 points

11.  Awards: Blue, Red, and White ribbons for each category for qualifying entries.  One trophy for Best of each division.  An entry must receive a blue ribbon to qualify for a trophy.

Three trophies for Best of Show (determined by the Judges)

One for Wee Folk - Intermediate Divisions

One for Advanced - Professional Divisions

One trophy for Decorators' Choice

 Two Ribbons for People's choice

One for Wee Folk - Intermediate Divisions

One for Advanced - Professional Divisions

12.  A form provided upon registration must be placed with each entry describing the work that has been done.  Use of table dressing (fabric and mirrors only)  is encouraged in order ot make a better presentation.  No other items may accompany your show piece.  No silk flowers or commercially made confectionery items will be allowed except for ginerbread houses and wedding cake toppers.  Plastic items should be kept to a minimum.  No advertisements or business card will be allowed next to the items.

 13.  All wedding and anniversary cakes in the American and foreign divisions cannot have stairs, fountains or lights.  These items may be used in the Wedding Spectacular division only.  The Wedding Spectacular Division is open to all ages and skill levels.

14.  Electricity is available on a first come, first serve basis and must be specified on your entry form.  You must furnish your own extension cord.

15.  Sponsors of this show will not be hold responsible for any theft or damage, although all possible precautions will be taken. 

16.  Any entry that has been previously entered in the Omaha show is ineligible.

17.  Explanation of Show Theme:  The theme for this year's show is "Autumn Splendor".  The show may be of any confectionery medium or method you wish, cake or non-cake.  Refer to the medium and method classifications.

18.  No cold porcelain entries are allowed.  Show pieces need to be constructed of the media listed on these pages.

Divisions and Classifications

Wee Folk (Ages 7 and under)- Any child who has decorated and completed a cake entirely by him/herself.

Children (Ages 8- 12)  Any child who has decorated and completed a cake entirely by him/herself.

 Junior ( Age 13 -18)   Anyone who has decorated and completed a cake entirely by him/herself.

Beginner ( Age 19 and Over)  Anyone with less than 2 years decorating experience.

Intermediate ( American method only) Anyone with 2 years or more of decorating experience who does not qualify for the advanced division.

Advanced (American method only)  Any adult who has taught cake decoration or has decorated 3 years or more and has won 2 "Best of Divisions"  in the Intermediate division.

Professional (American method only)  Any adult who has attended one or more professional cake decorating schools or teaches classes above basic decorating or has had 40 or more hours of cake decorating instruction or has won 2 "Best of Division" trophies in the advanced division.

Wedding spectacular Two separate divisions.  (Young Persons - Intermediate or Advanced- professional) Open to all.  Choose the division appropriate to you.  Use your imagination.

 Beginner (Foreign method only) Anyone who does not qualify for foreign intermediate.

Intermediate (Foreign method only)  Anyone who has won 2 "Best of Division" trophies in the intermediate foreign division.

Professional ( Foreign method only) anyone who has taught foreign techniques or who has won 2 "Best of Division" trophies in the advanced division.

 Methods and Mediums Classifications