"10 BLOCKS AVAILABLE"
Application Deadline
Postmarked by November 5, 2004.
Artists’ instructions for rules of engagement:
The Original Application must be signed by all members, below the hold harmless, and media coverage waiver, page 2 of the application.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted!  ICE may be substituted at Organizers discretions as an alternative medium due to weather. The teams will be supplied with four blocks of Ice, 21" x 42" x 14" thick.  Drawings & Models will be judged in extreme emergencies, for non-alternate dates. Paint is not allowed for layout of design on the block, only magic markers or chalk lines. Plagiarism of Sculptures is not allowed. Only the snow from the original packed block of snow, 6’ x 6’ x 10’ may be used in the sculpture. The sculpture area is not to exceed a 6’ radius from center of block. No height limitation. Violations of  rules will receive point reductions at judging.

Drawing & Model:
A drawing of the intended art placed on an 8 ½" x 11" sheet of paper, with title of sculptured piece, & artists, must accompany the signed application with all team signatures  for acceptance into competition.  No changes can be made of the intended sculpture once application has been received.
Power Tools, Armatures, Molds, Jigs, Fixtures, Props, & COLORANTS Are Not Permitted.

TEAMS:
Only the 3 members registered to carve on the team may do any work on the sculpture or be inside the rope lighting.  Only 1 Team member may be replaced, & only for medical reasons once, & only up to 1 week prior to the Competition Start Date. One person cannot enter the competition unaided due to safety regulations.  If A Team has entered competition and looses both Teammates due to unforeseen circumstance, a decision by the FOSI board will determine if continuation of Sculpture is allowable due to Safety Regulatory Stats.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY & MEDIA RELEASE:
Contestants assume all risks for personal injury and/or property damage associated with any activity of the N Y S Competition, 2005, & must sign a Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement. All applicants must sign a release of photo and editorial rights of sculptures for use to promote artists and the snow sculpting movement.   A payment of   $1.00   will be paid to each Team for media release.
Eligibility:
Teams of Two or three adults, age 17 or over, One member must be 18 yrs, and all are New York Residents since Dec. 1, 2004.
Sculpture Size
Each Team will be provided with a packed block
of Man-Made Snow, 6’x6’x10’. The area will not exceed a 6’ radius from center of block, No height limitation.
Tools:
Each Team will be provided with a ladder and some Tools. Please bring your own specialized tools.
Lodging:

Artists will be the exquisite guests of
The Historic Queensbury Hotel
"A European Tradition"
Considered the Crown Jewel of Glens Falls
www.queensburyhotel.com

Meals:
SPONSORED By BUSINESSES OF GLENS FALLS

Announcements of Winners: Sunday 3:00PM
Due to placement extensions on point accrual a 100% probability of  ties ensue absolute elimination continuously.
Prizes:
First Place: New York State Championship Trophy
First Place Team will receive $1,000.00 transportation Funds to The US National Competition, 2006. The Winning Team must attend US National Competition, representing New York State to receive Sponsorship Award. Team Will receive Medals, Trophy & Certificate

Second Place: New York Games 2005 Trophy
The Second Place team will receive; Will receive Medals, Trophy & Certificate & an application for entry in the US National Competition 2006 if the first place team cannot attend.

Third Place: Friends of Sculpting Snow Art Trophy
Will receive Medals, Trophy & Certificate

Artists’ Choice Award: Artists’ Choice Trophy
Will receive Medals, Trophy & Certificate

People's Choice Award: People's Choice Trophy
Will receive Medals, Trophy & Certificate
( PC ) Ballots - FRIDAY 10 - 6 & Saturday 9 - 6
Sunday 9 - 12

Please return application to:
Friends of Sculpting Inc.

http://web.northnet.org/friends_of_sculpting