Information at a Glance

1. This competition is open to anyone, of age and with any level of decorating skill.

2. All entries must be the sole work of the entrant. Each entry must be created specifically for the FL I.C.E.D. Cake Competition and may not have been displayed at any other cake competition, show, or ICES event.

3. All registration forms and entry fees must be received by the Registration Deadline listed above. Entries will not be accepted after this date. There will be no refund of entry fee(s) for any reason.

4. The theme for this year's competition is “Masquerade Ball.” Choose a mask, modern or classic, and decorate your cake using the mask as inspiration.

5. Each person may enter only 1 skill level Division, but as many categories as they choose with as many entries as they choose. 

6. Anyone may submit a display for Category D, the non-judged table. The number of entries per person is unlimited although each must adhere to the show theme of “Masquerade Ball,” and all registration fees will be donated directly to the chosen charity.

7. Displays must be checked in and set up during the time indicated above on Saturday, March 31, 2012. At the end of set-up time, all work must stop, and everyone must step away from the entry  & out of the judging area. Judging will start promptly at the announced time. Any entries not checked in and set up before judging starts may be displayed but will not be judged.

8. The entrant may have assistance in setting up the table and cake. Entrants will not need to purchase admission to the show. No more than 2 assistants will be allowed and both will be charged the admission fee as listed above. Space allotted for each display will be 30" x 30".  Please plan accordingly.

9. Entries must remain on display until 6:00 pm Sunday or until the Awards Ceremony is officially over. Any displays not removed by 7:00 pm become the property of FL I.C.E.D. Cake Competition and will be disposed of according to the wishes of the organizers.

10. The tables will be covered with black tablecloths. Draping and decorating the area around the cake, but within that space, are encouraged but not required. Such decorations are the responsibility of the entrant. Additional edible decorations will be considered for extra points at the judges' discretion. A replacement fee will be charged if the provided black tablecloth is damaged.

11. The decisions of the judges will be final. Judges will complete a comment sheet for each entry. These comment sheets will be available to entrants at the completion of the Awards Ceremony.

12. Each entry will be judged on a 100-point scale. Grand Prize, 1^st Place, and 2^nd Place will be awarded in Categories A, B, and C for each skill Division. 

13.  There will be ONE OVERALL Best In Show from the following combined divisions, Novice, Advanced, Professional categories. ( Not one from each category).   We will also have ONE OVERALL Best In Show award in the Youth Divisions from all categories.  All Best In Shows  awards will be determined by our judges committee.  There will be ONE OVERALL  People's Choice award, that will be determined from  competitors and general public voting in the following combined divisions Novice, Advanced, Professional.  ( Not one from each category).
 
14. Edible images and Cricut pieces may be used but will recieve fewer points unless used in a unique and inventive way.

15. Electrical outlets will not be available.

16. Plastic items, such as tier separators, may be used for completion of the cake design. However, excessive or unnecessary use of plastic or non-edible items may result in point reduction. Any non-edible decorations must be disclosed at check-in. No cold porcelain or commercial flowers are allowed.

17. Entries may be placed under a clear protective case not to exceed the space allotted, but the case must be easily removed for judging. If the case cannot be removed, the entry will not be judged.

18. Competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that, at their discretion, are in poor taste or fail to adhere to the rules. Competition organizers reserve the right to reclassify entries, if necessary.

19. Entries may be photographed and photos used by FL I.C.E.D. Cake Competition for promotional purposes. The photo release form must be signed. You may purchase a professional print of your entry(s) which will be mailed to you after the show.

20. No advertising of any kind is allowed until all judging is completed. Upon completion of the judging, an announcement will be made, and entrants' names will be placed alongside each entry. At this time, entrants may place business cards in a nice cardholder near their entries.  If you are a novice entry ,you may display a  card with your name on it only, but not as business advertisement.

21. Competition organizers, FL ICES, ICES, and Circle Square Cultural Center will not be held liable for any loss or damage during the show, although every precaution will be taken to ensure that the displays are not touched and/or damaged. Use expensive or irreplaceable table decorations at your own risk.

22. After competition awards and/or prizes have been given, raffle prizes will be awarded. Everyone is eligible to purchase a raffle ticket(s) and enter the raffle giveaways during the show. Raffle prizes must be claimed at the time of the win. Unclaimed prizes will be forfeited and another winner will be drawn. After all raffle prizes have been given, remaining tickets will be pooled for the drawing(s) of any competition prizes not redeemed. You must be present to win.

23.  We ask that at the completion of the awards ceremony, ( Especially winners in each category in all divisions and Best In Shows and People's Choice) , cakes remain on their display tables , so all media,  T.V., radio, newspapers, magazines, show photographer  and the general public may have time to talk to you and view your cakes.  All competitors are highly requested to stay.

24. There will be limited space during Registration and Set up on Saturday Morning. We ask that you please come in without your entries first to register. Then you may bring your entries and supplies in freely without having to wait and risk having your entry get damaged.

25. Please note that on People's Choice Award, all competitiors & the general public will only be allowed to vote for their choice on Saturday March 31st.  We must have all points tallied and ready for the Awards Presentation for Sunday April 1st.

Description of Categories & Divisions and Specific Rules:

Category A: “Masquerade Ball” Cakes

Division 1A: Novice
Division 2A: Advanced
Division 3A: Professionals
Division 4A: Youth

Category B: Mask Accessories Only

Division 1B: Novice
Division 2B: Advanced
Division 3B: Professionals
Division 4B: Youth

Category C: Icing Images "Edible Icing Sheets" Cake
*Pre-Printed Images for the "Edible Images" Category can be ordered through Icing Images at a discounted rate. Mention ICED.

Division 1C: Novice
Division 2C: Advanced
Division 3C: Professional
Division 4C: Youth


Category D: Non-Judged Display

Novice: Open to beginners, anyone who decorates as a hobby, has not taught any type of cake decorating classes, and has not worked as a cake decorator.

Advanced: Anyone who has been decorating cakes more than 2 years primarily as a hobby and does not meet any of the qualifications under the professional division.

Professional: Anyone who has worked or been paid as a professional cake decorator or has taught any type of cake decorating classes must enter this division.

Youth: Will include the age divisions of 13-17, 9-12 and 8 and under.  This is open to beginners of any skill level.  Must be only a hobby and have not excepted any form of payment for cake decorating or teaching.

Category A: “Masquerade Ball” Cakes

Category C: Icing Images "Edible Icing Sheets" Cakes 

• Cakes in this category must be a minimum of 2 tiers, stacked or separated.

• Real cakes or dummy cakes are acceptable.  Cake dummies must be able to be reproduced in cake form.

• You must adhere to the "Masquerade Ball" Theme.

• In this category, your cake must be mostly covered in Icing Images Edible Icing Sheet" designs or greatly highlighted in edible icing sheets using other mediums such as buttercream, royal icing, fondant, gumpaste, candy clay, piping gel, Isomalt, etc.  

Entries will be judged on a 100-point scale on the following criteria:

• Application of Theme

• Coordination of Items Displayed

• Use of Color

• Originality and Creativity

• Overall Neatness

• Number and Difficulty of Techniques Used

• Precision of Techniques

• Realistic Likeness

• Overall Appearance

• Entries may be cakes (real or dummies), cupcakes, sugar artwork, etc. and must be displayed on a cake board no larger than 30 x 30”. Entrants will be asked to estimate space needed at registration.

• Names of entrants will not be displayed until after competition judging has been completed. Entries can be completed by one person or a team of decorators.