ATCO GAS INTERNATIONAL ICE CARVING

ATCO GAS INTERNATIONAL ICE CARVING COMPETITION
January 22 to 24, 2016
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1st Place Winner 2015, Girl Archer by Alexey Andreev & Egor Stepanov from the Republic of Sakha, Russia
ATCO Gas International Ice Carving Competition
The 13th annual Ice on Whyte Festival takes place in the Old Strathcona area of Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada from January 21 to 24 and 28 to 31, 2016.
The ATCO Gas International Ice Carving Competition kicks off the festival from January 22 to 24
and ice carving artists from around the world are invited to participate in the competition.
The competition begins on Friday at 7 am and ends on Sunday at noon. Sculptures will be
judged on Sunday, January 24 and awards are presented at approximately 4 pm.
10 two-person teams are invited to compete in the Professional Category.
Registrations are accepted until December 1, 2015. We look forward to seeing you there!
Three Block Challenge Competition
The Ice on Whyte Festival invites up to 5 two-person teams to participate in the 3 Block Challenge Competition during
the final weekend of the festival, from 2 pm on Saturday, January 30 to Sunday, January 31 at 12 pm.
This category is designed as a skill development opportunity and ice carving competition challenge.
A professional artist will be available to mentor artists during this competition. Judging will begin at noon on Sunday and
awards will be presented at approximately 4 pm.
Canada Cup of Ice Carving 2017
The Canada Cup of Ice Carving showcases the best of ice carving talent from the Crystal Garden Ice Carving Competition
at Winterlude in Ottawa, Ice Magic in Lake Louise and the Ice on Whyte Festival in Edmonton. The inaugural Canada Cup
of Ice Carving will be held in 2017 as part of the Canadian 150th birthday celebration in Canada’s Capital City of Ottawa.
The Canada Cup will rotate annually between the 3 international ice carving competitions.
The 2016 international ice carving competitions in Ottawa, Lake Louise and Edmonton will be the qualifying
competitions for the inaugural Canada Cup of Ice Carving in 2017. The top scoring team from each competition will get a
guaranteed berth in Ottawa in 2017.
In the case that one team wins more than one competition, their top score will indicate which competition they
represent in 2017 and the 2nd place winner from their next highest scoring event will represent that competition.
Each winning team from the previous year would receive complimentary travel to and from the other two competitions
to the location of the Canada Cup as well as upgraded accommodations at the Canada Cup.
The winner of the Canada Cup of Ice Carving could be any one of the participating teams at the Canada Cup of Ice
Carving and there will be a cash prize awarded to the winner.
Final details on the travel, accommodations and amount of the cash prize will be announced by August 2017 as part of
the competition registration for each event.
For more information, please contact:
Wanda Bornn, Ice on Whyte Festival Producer
Office: 780-758-5878
Mobile: 780-446-8382
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Rm 12, 7730 - 106 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 4W3
Registration and Eligibility
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Complete the online application by the December 1, 2015 deadline, participation will be confirmed by
December 15, 2015.
Submit a sketch and title of piece by December 14, 2015.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter the competition.
New applicants, please include a summary of ice carving experience, list of awards from other
competitions and a photo of previous ice carving.
Teams in the Professional Category will be selected based on previous ice carving experience, the
application sketch for the 2015 competition and past participation.
Professional (2 person teams)
Three Block Challenge (2 person teams)
Maximum Participants
10 Teams
5 Teams
Number of Blocks of Ice
15 blocks of clinebell ice per team
3 blocks of clinebell ice per team
Allotted Time
35 hours
10 hours
Artist Orientation
Thurs, Jan 21: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Sat, Jan 30: 1 pm to 1:45 PM
Carving Time Schedule
Fri, Jan 22: 7 am to 10 pm
Sat, Jan 23: 7 am to 10 pm
Sun, Jan 24: 7 am to 12 pm
Sat, Jan 23: 2 pm to 10 pm
Sun, Jan 24: 10 am to 12 pm
Minimum Carving Height
2.1 m (7’)
1 m (3.3’)
Maximum Carving Height
3.05 m (10’)
1.5 m (5’)
Carving Area
6.1 m X 6.1 m (20’ X 20’)
3.05 m X 3.05 m (10’ X 10’)
Ice Block Size
1 m X 50 cm X 25 cm (40” X 20” X 10”)
1 m X 50 cm X 25 cm (40” X 20” X 10”)
Ice Block Weight
135 kg (297 lbs)
135 kg (297 lbs)
Competition Details
Professional
Three Block Challenge
Scaffolding
1 set per team
n/a
Stepladder
By request
n/a
Power
One 120 V 15-amp outlet
One 120 V 15-amp outlet
Lighting
One set per team
One set per team
Tarp
One per team
One per team
Water Bucket
One per team
One Per Team
North American Standard Chain Saw
By request for International teams
n/a
One Block of Ice to Exchange
By Request as per Competition Rules
n/a
Team Responsibilities and Conditions
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Complete and submit the artist online registration form by December 1, 2015.
Submit design sketch and title of piece by December 14, 2015.
A final sketch (if changed from the original application) must be submitted to the lead
judge at the orientation on January 21.
Attend the artist orientation on January 21 at 7:30 pm (dinner will be provided).
A lottery draw at the orientation will determine your sculpture location in the carving area.
Carvers must supply their own tools and equipment. Access will be given to one 120V 15-amp outlet
(North American Standard) . Electric chains saws may be requested by international competitors on the
application form. Carvers may use only one electrical tool at a time.
Each competitor must follow all Ice on Whyte Festival participation guidelines and NCC rules as
administered by the judges.
Safety First! In order to ensure the safety of all participants, health and safety measures are applicable.
No helpers are allowed in the carving area unless approved by a judge.
All allocated blocks of ice must be used and carved on all sides.
Snow made from your original allotment of ice may be used, no artificial props, decoration or colouring of
ice is allowed.
No sponsor logos or material may be displayed in the carving area or on the sculptures except sponsor
identification on clothing.
Organizers reserve the right to disqualify carvers who produce sculptures that are considered to be in poor
taste or commercial in character.
Artists must remove all tools, cardboard, extra ice and debris from their allocated carving area at the end
of every competition day and ensure that the carving is ready for judging at the end of the competition.
The Festival’s site staff will be available to assist with cardboard, ice and debris removal.
Competition organizers are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen tools and equipment.
Weather
All decisions regarding carving in adverse weather conditions will be made at the orientation by the judges and
artists. This decision is final and will be adhered to by the competitors for the duration of the competition.
Safety First
In order to ensure the safety of all participants, health and
safety measures are applicable for this event. Artists must
wear personal protective equipment. Safety boots, pants
or chaps with ballistic nylon inserts, chainsaw gloves,
hearing protection, protective eyewear and any other
relevant health and safety equipment are strongly
recommended.
The judges are aware of the importance of health and
safety at this event and, should a lack of personal
protective equipment or dangerous work methods be
noted, they will issue warnings which may result in point
reduction or disqualification.
Carving Schedule
The final carving schedule will be provided in the artist information package. Organizers and judges reserve
the right to modify the schedule.
Professional Teams
Thursday, January 21
All day
7:30 pm to 9 pm
Arrival of participants and judges
Welcome dinner & orientation
Friday, January 22
7 am to 9 pm
Professional teams competition
Saturday, January 23
7 am to 10 pm
Professional teams competition
Sunday, January 24
7 am to 12 pm
12 pm
4 pm
5:30 pm
Professional Teams Competition
Judging
Awards Presentation
Artist farewell reception
Saturday, January 30
1 pm to 1:45 pm
2 pm to 10 pm
Welcome & orientation
Three Block Challenge Competition
Sunday, January 31
10 am to 12 pm
12 pm
4 pm
Three Block Challenge Competition
Judging
Awards Presentation
Three Block Challenge Teams
Judging
Each category is judged separately. Three experienced judges will rate the sculptures according to the criteria
below as established by the Winterlude Crystal Garden competition. The judging will be by consensus as the
judges will discuss the scores of each sculpture. The sculptures must remain standing until the judging process
is complete. Judging may take up to 3 hours.
The Three Block Challenge will be judged by 2 individuals selected by the festival organizers.
Criteria
Overall
First Impression
10 points
The sculpture is attractive at first site
Skill
Structure
15 points
Use of ice, Building the sculpture
Skill
Skill and Technique
15 points
Carving and technical skill, Challenge
involved
Skill
Details
15 points
Appropriate details in design, design
refinement
Artistry
Concept and Design
15 points
Proportion, Unity of composition, design flow
Artistry
Creativity
15 points
Originality
Artistry
Artistic Merit
15 points
Overall beauty, Lasting impression
Total
100 points
Artist Services
The official schedule will be provided in the artist information package. Organizers and judges reserve the right
to modify the schedule.
Transportation for Professional Category
To and from Edmonton
Artist responsibility
International artists may apply for travel honourarium
To and from Edmonton International Airport
Ice on Whyte will provide transportation
To and from Hotel and Ice on Whyte Festival
Ice on Whyte will provide transportation
Accommodations for Professional Category
International artists
4 nights accommodations, one team per room (Jan 21 to 24)
Canadian Artists
3 nights accommodations, one team per room (Jan 21 to 23)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Thurs, Jan 21
Dinner
Orientation & dinner
Friday, Jan 22
Hotel Breakfast
Onsite Catered Meal
Onsite Catered Meal
Saturday, Jan 24
Hotel Breakfast
Onsite Catered Meal
Onsite Catered Meal
Sunday, Jan 25
Hotel Breakfast
Onsite Catered Meal
Farewell reception
Professional Category
Honourarium & Prizes
Special Recognition
All Teams
$1000 Honourarium
Certificate of Participation
1st Place
$1000 & Medal
Reserved spot for 2015 competition
2nd Place
$750 & Medal
Reserved spot for 2015 competition
3rd Place
$500 & Medal
Reserved spot for 2015 competition
Metro News People’s Choice Award
Trophy
Artist Choice Award
Gift
Three Block Challenge
Prizes
Special Recognition
1st Place
$300
Invitation to participate in 2016
professional category competition
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Release of Liability, Waiver and indemnity
I understand and recognize that my participation in the Ice on Whyte Festival’s International Ice Carving Competition
involves certain risks. I hereby undertake to act in a responsible and safe manner at all times while participating in the
Ice on Whyte Festival International Ice Carving Competition.
Release of Liability
I hereby release and forever discharge the Ice on Whyte Festival, its employees, officers, directors, agents, volunteers,
its members or any other person for whom the Ice on Whyte Festival is responsible from any and all liability for any
injury (including death) and/or property damage that I could sustain arising out of or in relation to my participation in
the Ice on Whyte Festival International Ice Carving Competition.
Waiver
I hereby waive any right I have to make any demand or claim and to commence any action or lawsuit against the Ice on
Whyte Festival for any injury (including death) and/or property damage that I could sustain arising out of or in relation to
my participation in the Ice on Whyte Festival International Ice Carving Competition. I further waive any right I might have
to make any demand or claim and to commence any action or lawsuit against any other person or corporation who
might, in turn make a demand or claim or commence any action against the Ice on Whyte Festival.
Permission Regarding Photographs, Images, Video and Media
I hereby grant to the Ice on Whyte Festival and those authorized on their behalf, the right and unrestricted and
perpetual permission, in repost of pictures of film footage that they, through their photographers and/or contractors
and/or other participants in the Ice on Whyte Festival International Ice Carving Competition, have taken of me or in
which I may be included with others during my participation in the competition and/or of the sculpture I have created,
and in respect of comments I have made or written in my participation the competition, to use, to publish or broadcast
and/or to authorize a third party to use, publish or broadcast the same in whole or in part in any and all media and for
any purpose whatsoever, to alter said picture and footage and to use my name in connection therewith if the Ice on
Whyte Festival so choose. Furthermore, I grant to the Ice on Whyte Festival and those authorized on their behalf, the
right and permission to use all or part of the personal information that I provide, for the purpose of publishing a
biography of myself and/or my work. The Ice on Whyte Festival has my consent to use, publish and broadcast all or part
of such information in all media formats for promotional purposes and communication to the public.
I hereby release and discharge the Ice on Whyte Festival from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in
connection with the use of photographs, personal information, film footage or comments, including without limitation,
any and all claims for libel or invasions of privacy.
Consent
I declare that I have read and understood this document in its entirety and consent to the foregoing. This document
shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
Please indicate that you have read, understand and consent to the Release of Liability, Waiver and indemnity in the
online registration form.