Bartenders Bash Series 2011 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
UPDATED FOR BAHIA CABANA!

-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 9th 2011 to sign up and at Bahia Cabana at BarWars LLC booth no later then 2:00 pm Tuesday June 7th 2011 to sign up.

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

-There is a $20.00 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 (2 points per can) for Crushing 5 cans during a competitors routine utilizing the 360 Vodka can crusher.

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

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.

Eco Friendly Awareness (100 points)

Eco Friendly Awareness- The Bartender MUST incorporate a “GREEN’ initiative in creating their cocktail. Since 360 Vodka is all about being Eco-Friendly (Not Organic) bartenders should really focus on the “3 R’s” that 360 Vodka truly believes in which are “REDUCE”,”REUSE”, “RECYCLE”.

The “GREENER” they are with making their cocktail the more points they will be awarded. SO BE CREATIVE! For example: Any fruit, herbs or perishable items the bartender uses should be thrown into a 360 Vodka compost bin after making their cocktail. Or clean and reuse 360 Vodka bottles for mixers and use them in their routine. Another example would be something like using an actual small tree branch for a muddler. We want this competition to be different than the others and after all’s said and done, want people leaving with a “GREEN STATE OF MIND”.

All Rules are subject to Change.