Bartenders Bash Series 2009 Rules

OFFICIAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The contest shall be based on a point system, with a total of five hundred (500) points (520 with Bonus) available to each bartender. Points may be accumulated during one round of competition with a fixed maximum number of points per round:

Rules

BLIND COMPETITION ROUND: 500 POINTS

-In keeping with the true spirit and tradition of "Bartenders Bash" the competitors will not know the full list of sponsors, drinks, time limits, judging criteria, format or rules until the day of the competition. This helps level the playing field and also keeps it fun.

-All Competitors need to be at Holiday Isle in the Florida Keys at Noon Monday May 11th 2009 to sign up and at Bahia Cabana at BarWars LLC booth no later then 2:00 pm Tuesday June 2nd 2009 to sign up.

-There is a $20.00 entry fee to compete.

-The first :30 (thirty) seconds of your routine will be for your Bud Light Lime Promo only. The bartender will receive points for how well & creativly they promote the new Bud Light Lime. The Bartender will only be allowed to promote Bud Light Lime at this time and may not move on to their routine until after the first :30 (thirty) seconds has expired. If the Bartender chooses to go over :30 (thirty) seconds for their Bud Light Lime promotion they can. -UPDATED 05/01/09!

-If the bartender would like music for their routine they must submit the CD to the DJ after the preliminary meeting.

-No FIRE what so ever !

-The bartender must make the drinks according to the drink list. This includes the proper glassware, ingredients, portions, procedures and garnishes.

-Ice can only be scooped by an ice scoop or tin, No Glassware! That would be a unsanitary procedure.

-The bartender must use the spirits that are available at the bar and may not bring other spirits to the contest that are not part of their specialty drink for that is illegal.

-All bottles including 1 ltr and 750 mls will be supplied for you.

-If the bartender does not complete the drinks from the drink list before finishing, He will be deducted for a missing drink penalty for each drink missing.=50 points.

-If the bartender does not Flair at least one of each sponsored bottle on stage during their round they will be deducted with a "Non-Flaired Sponsor" deduction.=25 points.

-Not attempting a Finest Call Stall=25 points.

-The drinks from the drink list can be made in any order, except the Beer must be made within the first 30 (thirty) seconds.

-Any drinks, props, assistance, guests on stage or equipment that is not already at the bar must be pre-approved by the judges prior to the contest.

-Bartenders that have a high degree of difficulty (Triple bottle flipping, juggling, etc...) or Guest involvement in their routines must discuss their routine and be pre-approved by the judges prior to the contest.

-The bar will be cleaned and reset after each contestant. The bartender will have two (2) minutes to arrange their tins, specialty bottles, specialty store-n-pours, and props in their station. You may use the back bar for more room.

-All liquor bottles will be set by the Bartender and checked by the Head Barback.

-The emcee will then read the drinks out loud and will say " GO ", At this time the clock will start and you will have a set time limit to make the drinks on the drink list with Flair. You may not touch any equipment until the emcee says " GO " unless previously approved.

-If the bartender breaks a bottle they can ask the barback for a back up of what was broken.

-There will be a 10 point bonus for "No Drops" during a competitors routine.

-There will be a trophy and prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and "Best Rookie".

All Rules are subject to Change.