Teams are composed of up to four (4) individuals. The minimum age for team members is 10 years old.
No changes will be allowed during the competition.
Team members work together to complete the puzzle.
Spectators may not provide physical or verbal help to any teams during the competition. Teams that receive outside assistance are disqualified.
No outside tools or implements (including headlamps) can be used to move pieces or to complete the puzzle. Accommodations for individuals with special needs must be requested prior to the competition.
The competition will consist of one round. When the winner is acknowledged, all teams must stop their progress until the winner is confirmed.
The first team to complete the puzzle is the overall winner. Puzzle completion is indicated by the team captain raising/waving the team’s flag and calling the team’s name when the puzzle is complete.
Second and third places are determined by the second and third puzzle-finishing teams, as indicated by the team captain raising/waving the team’s flag and calling the team name.
If no winner is confirmed by the end of the competition, the judges will count and record the number of pieces completed, counting only the groups of three or more pieces that are correctly assembled.
Only duly appointed judges can record the finishing times, the order of puzzle completion, and the number of completed pieces. The judges’ decision is final.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishing teams or the teams with the most completed pieces at the conclusion of the event.
All teams can remain in the competition area to complete their puzzle if desired.
Basket Raffle and WINE PULL: Winners are chosen by random drawing. Participants must be present to win.