2011 Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championship

Competition Rules and Entry Information will be available soon!

The Canadian Nationals carving competition is organized and managed by the Grand Valley Woodcarvers Club in conjunction with the Kitchener-Waterloo Wood Show.

SHOW DATES:

Friday, March 11, 2011: 12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, 2011: 10:00 am. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 13, 2011: 10:00 am. - 5:00 p.m.

SHOW LOCATION:

Marshall Hall
Bingeman Park,
425 Bingeman Centre Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario.
Canada.
519-'744-1555

CONTACT INFORMATION:

RULES AND ENTRY FORM:

Down load the brochure for the competition and rules. 
Click on the link > Competition Rules Link

Please send any questions regarding the competition, including clarification of the rules, or requests for entry forms to Larry Livingston

PRE-REGISTERED ENTRIES

All carvers are requested to pre-register their entries for the competition by February 28, 2011 by mailing the completed entry form along with the entry fees to:

Grand Valley Woodcarvers
P. O. Box 25011
Shoppers Drug Postal Station
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada
N2A 4A5

Carvers may also click on the link print the 2011 registration form link and mail to the above address with and enclosed cheque for the correct amount.  These entry forms will also be accepted as pre-registered if received by February 28, 2011.

Payment of the entry fees for mailed entry forms may be paid to the

Grand Valley Woodcarvers

Carvers who have at least one carving to enter are strongly advised to pre-register that first entry.

Peter McLaren/Registrar,
Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championship,
PO Box 37
St. Agatha, ON
Canada  N0B 2L0
Home - "519-747-3001
Fax     - "519-747-9676

MAIL-IN CARVING ENTRIES

We will accept mail in entries for flat bottomed waterfowl, including:

       Categories 1(a) 2(b) and 8

       Sponsor Award - Provincial Waste Management Inc.

       Sponsor Award - Rubberline Products Ltd.

PROCESS FOR MAIL-IN ENTRIES

1. Complete the registration form. 2011 registration form link Be sure to include your e-mail.

2. Enclose - cheque or money order - include $5.00 handling fee per box.

3. Enclose a prepaid, return postage & shipping label with insurance

4. Place the above into an envelope and put into the box with your carving.

5. Entries should arrive no later than Tuesday March 8th 2011

Please assure that your carving is well packed.  It will be returned in the same package using the same packing material.

The carver will not hold the Grand Valley Woodcarvers responsible for damage while in transit.

Send Carving to:

Ed Holterman,
32 Nightingale Cr.,
Elmira, Ontario, Canada

N3B 1B1

INQUIRIES:

Al Forler
519-743-6774

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:
 

Friday, February 28, 2011: Deadline for pre-registration entry form submission to obtain 2 complimentary 3-day show passes.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION:

Thursday, March 10, 2011: Deliver exhibits to carving registration area in Marshall Hall at Bingeman Park between 6:00 and 8:00 pm., or

Friday, March 11, 2011 from 10:00 am. - 6:00 pm.:

Saturday, March 12, 2011 7:30 to 9:30 am:

Entries arriving after 9:30 a.m. will NOT be accepted unless the entrant is waiting in line to register by 9:30 a.m.

OTHER ENTRY RULES:  

• Only Wildfowl carvings will be accepted. No Domestic Birds.

• An entrant may enter carvings in ONE class only. Purchase awards are not considered to be a class - all carvers may enter the Purchase Awards, but only Open Class carvers are likely to win these awards.

• Entries are to be handmade, predominantly of wood. Any other materials, except eyes, are to be for structural use only. Cast legs are allowed in Beginner and Novice Classes only.

• All carvings in categories 1 through 9B must be painted.

• Carvings must have been completed in the 12 months prior to the opening date of the show, that is since March 11, 2010.

• All entrants must complete and sign the entry form.

• Entry fees are non-refundable. Post-dated cheques will NOT be accepted.

• All entries should be pre-registered and accompanied by a cheque payable to Grand Valley Woodcarvers, and post-marked not later than February 28, 2011.
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• All carvings must be delivered to the registration area of the competition in Marshall Hall at Bingeman Park, on Thursday, March 10, 2011 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

• or on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 10:00 am. to 8:00 p.m.

• The decisions of the judges will be final!

NOTE: All carvers will receive two complimentary carver’s passes to the show.  

AWARDS:

• First, Second and Third Best of Category Ribbons will be awarded in all categories.

• Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

• First, Second and Third Best of Class Ribbons will be awarded in all Classes.

• Cash prizes will be awarded in the Open Class only Categories 1 through 9 and Best of Show.

• Al Forler Best of Show Award: $300.00 (Canadian) - Sponsored by Chipping Away

• Best of Class (Intermediate): $150.00 (Canadian) Gift Certificate from Lee Valley Tools

• Best of Class (Novice): $100.00 (Canadian) Gift Certificate from Lee Valley Tools

• Best of Class (Beginner): $50.00 (Canadian) Gift Certificate from Lee Valley Tools

• First in Category 8 (Working Decoys) in Intermediate Class: $50.00

• First in Category 8 (Working Decoys) in Novice Class: $50.00

• Open Class Only - Categories 1 through 9:

• First: $300.00 (Canadian)

• Second: $150.00 (Canadian)

• Third: $75.00 (Canadian)

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FOUR PURCHASE AWARDS FOR 2011
 

DISCLAIMER:

While the organizers of this competition agree to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of articles submitted to the competition, it must be understood that the owners are required to directly assume all risk. Should any article be accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the organizers will provide assistance for the recovery of the same, but will not recognize any claim for payment of the value, or any portion thereof.