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Show and competition time is well upon us once again! Here are some of the questions or problems you could be asking yourself:
1. Do I really want to do this? Am I prepared to put in the time that it takes – it really does take quite a bit of time. 3. Do I have the knowledge? Knowledge comes from asking questions of ANYONE - friends, members of your local branch, people in your local cake decorating shop or the show organisers themselves. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question. You're not the first person to ask questions and won't be the last. Everyone who has entered a show will have been in the same predicament at some time. 4. Do I have the skill to do this? To be honest, maybe not, but if you start with a "Oh! I’ll never win because so and so will enter” you will never find out. 5. Do you want to win 1st prize in your class? Of course you do, and if anyone tells you they don't, why on earth are they entering? It’s only human nature to want to win! After all that's what a competition is about. Finally - Enter a competition because you want to. Enter a competition because you want to learn Enter a competition because you want to have some fun. So now we have the first hurdle cleared you can work out what section you want to enter.
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR JUDGES TRAINIING 2018/19
Expressions of interest are sought from those Members who wish to participate in the next Judges training course to be held late 2018/19. The course would involve three weekends at a venue in the Sydney metropolitan area at your own expense. A fee will also apply for the course. Once trained Judges attend an annual professional development day to update themselves. Throughout the year Judging assignments are mostly at their own expense. Application involves a written CV with accompanying photos. For further information please contact:- Joy Eagles: - Phone 02 6344 8345 Mobile: - 0428 422 431 or email Joy Closing date 31/5/2018  So you're thinking about entering an in-branch competition/local show/The Royal/Challenge. What do you need to know?
Well, the first thing you need to do is read the Schedule. For example the Schedule will give you information as to:-
One part of the Schedule that is often missed by competitors is "cleats"! What is a "cleat"? CLEATS Also known as runners or legs are used to raise the base board Cleats are used for ease of handling and prevent damage when trying to lift an exhibit. When a Schedule states "CLEATS MUST BE USED" this refers to the base board or the board that comes into contact with the exhibition case or surface (except where the Schedule states otherwise). A cleat should be a minimum of 5mm or what is stated in the Schedule. What can I use as a cleat? You can buy self-adhesive cleats at cake decorating shops, use another smaller base board or buy a length of pine, say from Bunnings, cut into small lengths or any other suitable items that will allow the exhibit to be moved more easily Cleats can be covered with paper, fabric or painted. What else do you use as cleats? Remember Judges are cake decorators too. We would like to encourage you to enter a competition. We do appreciate and understand the amount of time and effort, sleepless nights and self doubt that you go through when making a competition entry. Never feel that you can't ask a question, you can always contact the Registrar or there will be a contact person to ask for the specific competition you are entering. 1) In a point system of judging, the competitors and judges must abide by the rules. With the point system, a predetermined number of points are given for presentation, visual appearance, difficulty of technique, use of colour, and creativity, etc. The cake with the highest points is the winner. 2) In special classes there a number of judges and each judge evaluate the cakes or sugar art in a category then confer to reach a final decision. "If Cake Decorating & Sugar art competitions didn't exist, many of the skills, techniques could disappear and that would be a shame."
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