Re: Clarence Weigh-Off /Rules & Info


WORLD PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
AT THE GREAT PUMPKIN FARM 11199 MAIN ST (RT 5), CLARENCE NY, 14031


RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.  An exhibitor must be a World Pumpkin Confederation Club Member as of the 
date of the contest. Membership is accepted the day of the contest.

2.  The competition is open to all persons in any part of the world.

3.  An exhibitor (husband and wife as one) may enter only one specimen per 
class. The family of an exhibitor may enter no more than two specimens per 
class including the specimen of the exhibitor.

4.  An exhibitor must be present for the competition.

5.  A WPC exhibitor or the exhibitor's specimen(s) may NOT enter any other 
site competition prior to or on the day of the World Pumpkin Confederation 
event.

6.  The country of residence of an exhibitor is the country which will be 
credited with the results of a competition.

7.  A specimen must be grown by the exhibitor in the country of residence of 
the exhibitor.

8.  A specimen must be entered and weighed at the "Authorized Weigh-Off 
Location", The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, NY.

9.      Entries must be received on an official entry form by 10:00 a.m. 
(entries must be present at the start of the competition).

10. A competition is to be divided into four (4) classes.
a.  GIANT PUMPKIN - a fruit cream-yellow to orange in color.

b.  GIANT SQUASH - any fruit green to grey or mottled in color.

c.  GIANT WATERMELON - any fruit of the citrullus lanatus group.

d.  OTHER - any fruit, vegetable, or flower of competitive
    merit will be properly weighed and/or measured.

11. A specimen must be healthy and completely undamaged. Specimens must be 
presented to the judges ready for competition and weighing. EACH SPECIMEN 
MUST HAVE A CARRYING DEVICE FOR PROPER LIFTING (TARP) AND BE ON A PALLET (OR 
SKID) ACCESSIBLE TO A FORKLIFT (LIFT TRUCK). Vine must be trimmed to one inch 
(2.5 cm) from the stem (stalk) of the fruit. Foreign material may not be 
included in the weighing. To enforce this, the judges may x-ray the specimen. 
No carrying device may be included in the weighing of the top 3 specimens.
(THIS INCLUDES TARPS OR ANY OTHER CARRYING DEVICE BEING PRE OR POST WEIGHED 
AS A TARE) Growers may submit their tarps as an option, after the competition 
for a tare weight calculation of specimens below 3rd place.

12. Specimens of equal weight will be declared co-winners. Weights will be 
recorded in no less than half (1/2) pound increments; (round down to lowest 
half pound, if metric, round down to lowest quarter (1/4) Kg). Measurements 
from electronic scales with capability to measure in tenths (.1 pound or .1 
Kilogram) is suggested and will be implemented if available.

13. No entrant or spectator shall attempt to influence the judges or impede 
the proceedings of fair competition.

14. The World Pumpkin Confederation Site Coordinator is the official 
representative of the World Pumpkin Confederation responsible for abiding by 
and absolutely enforcing the rules of the World Pumpkin Confederation.

15. The World Pumpkin Confederation reserves the right to suspend or revoke 
membership rights of any member or sponsorship rights of any sponsor not in 
compliance with World Pumpkin Confederation Rules or general rules of 
sportsmanship and fair competition.


ENTRIES MUST BE AT A CONTEST SITE BY 10:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 30, 2000


PRIZES:

        1.          $25,000.00 USD to the largest pumpkin entered at the WPC 
Competition at the CLARENCE, NY Site on September 30th. Specimen becomes the 
sole property of the WPC. Award to be paid within 14 days of the contest.    

    2.  $5,000.00 USD to the grower of the 2nd place pumpkin entered at 
Clarence, NY Site on September 30th. Specimen becomes the sole property of 
the WPC. Award to be paid within 14 days of the contest.


    3.  $2,000.00 USD to the grower of the 3rd place pumpkin entered at 
Clarence, NY Site on September 30th. Specimen becomes the sole property of 
the WPC. Award to be paid within 14 days of the contest.


4.  $100.00 USD for each winner (1st place) of the

A.  Heaviest WATERMELON
B.  Tallest CORN Stalk
C.  Tallest SUNFLOWER
D.  Longest GOURD

Pumpkin(s) winning the above cash awards (item #'s 1, 2, and 3) will become 
the sole property of the WPC. Winner(s) agrees that the use of his (her) 
name(s) and likeness may be used by the WPC (and sponsors) for promotional 
purposes without further compensation. Entrants must comply with the general 
WPC Rules and Entry requirements.

FOR FURTHER AWARD AND CONTEST INFORMATION CONTACT:

RAY WATERMAN
WORLD PUMPKIN CONFEDERATION
14050 RT 62
COLLINS, NEW YORK USA 14034
PHONE (716)532-5995 e-mail: lgourd@aol.com

OBJECTIVES
To justly promote and keep open competition on a world level for the 
sport-hobby of growing giant pumpkins, squash and watermelons.

Club Entry Fee -  $5 /yr. U.S. Funds



OTHER INFORMATION

The Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival is a great family outing with many 
attractions and events.  The Halloween Barn is huge!  

Clarence is located just east of Buffalo NY on Main Street (Rt. 5).  It is 10 
min. east from the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport.  There are many 
airport hotels & motels:
Quality Inn  - 4217 Genesee St.  716.633.5500
Online reservations - www.qualityinnairport.com  or 1.800.228.5151

Days Inn  - 4345 Genesee St.  716.631.0800
Online reservations - www.daysinnbuffaloairport.com  or 1.800.329.7466

Radisson Hotel & Suites  - 4243 Genesee St.  716.634.2300
Online reservations - www.radisson.com/buffalony_genesee  or 1.800.333.3333

Sleep Inn Buffalo Airport  100 Holtz Dr  716.626.4000
Online reservations -  www.sleepinn.net/buffalo 

Rental cars direct or online

Hertz - 4195 Genesee St.  1.800.654.3131
Online - www.hertz.com

Avis  (Airoprt)  1.800.831.2847
Online  - www.avis.com

Enterprise  - 3700 Genesee St.  716.565.5400
Online -  www.enterprise.com 

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