Bartenders Bash Series 2011 Prequel Rules

OFFICIAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The contest shall be based on a point system, with a total of five hundred (500) points (510 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 and time limit until the day of the competition. This helps level the playing field and also keeps it fun.

The winner of the Bartenders Bash Prequel will get a hotel room down at Bartenders Bash 2011 in the Florida Keys and $200 spending money courtesy of Off the Hookah. The winner will also get to pick their spot in the Bartenders Bash Series to compete in down in the Florida Keys.

-All Competitors need to be at Off the Hookah in West Palm Beach, Florida at 9pm Sunday May 1st 2011 to sign up.

Off the Hookah
314 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, Fl
(561) 837-8577

-There will be a penalty for showing up late that will be revealed at the competitor meeting (Don't be late).

-There is NO entry fee to compete.

-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 in 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.

-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 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 prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The Breakdown of points earned in their Blind Flair round is as follows...

Entertainment & Showmanship (200 points)

Entertainment & Showmanship- The bartender will receive points for how well they entertain and put on a "Show" on stage. Its one thing to just flip bottles, but its another to flip bottles while telling a story to choreographed routines in costumes having a great time on stage while engaging the audience and judges.

Overall Flair (200 points)

Overall Flair- The bartender will receive points on their overall level of difficulty of Flair and smooth mastery of their variety of tools on stage.

Sponsorship Promotion (100 points)

Sponsorship Promotion- The bartender will receive points for how well they show appreciation to the sponsors on stage. Including sponsor products in Flair sequences, as opposed to just basic Flair with these products and pouring them off, will help score well... Including banners, props, music, etc as well will help you score higher.

All Rules are subject to Change.