Re: Clarence Weigh-Off /Rules & Info

In a message dated 8/28/2000 6:10:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, LGOURD@aol.com 
writes:

<< 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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Ummmm......with all due respect Ray,uh.......no prize for biggest 
squash?.........Glenn

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