Official Saber Idol Contest Rules
The 2008 “Saber Idol” Contest (the contest) is intended for viewing and
participation in the United States only and shall be evaluated and construed in
accordance with the laws of the United States. The contest is restricted to
entrants who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entering the
contest. Contestants enter Saber Idol at their own risk as Saber Idol and the
venue in which it is performed accept no liability in any case. All contestants
selected to appear on stage will be required to sign a liability waiver form
prior to appearing.
The contestants shall be judged upon the following:
1.
Technical competence with a "saber."
2.
The ability to safely use and control a "saber."
3.
The ability to demonstrate finesse without fighting.
4.
The ability to successfully choreograph with the music
selection being played
Contestants shall be chosen from a first come first served format after
signing up on site at Connooga convention. Contestants who complete
an application and return said application to either Registration or any Info
booth will need to check in with Saber Idol staff in the Saber Idol party room
at 3pm. For room number- see info desk.
The first eight to check in, will be the eight to compete. Numbers 9
and 10 will be chosen as alternates and given preferential seating in the
theater.
Applications may be obtained at Connooga Registration and the Info booth
directly in front of the Centennial theater.
-PLEASE NOTE- Contestants must attend ConNooga AND be
available February 23rd 2008 from the hours of 3PM to 7PM in order to
be considered for entry.
The Saber Idol Judges:
Tanthos Jorlac - Founder of The Jedi Assembly international
costuming group; Force Battle Extreme contestant at Master Replicas Celebration
IV Combat Trials in May 2007 Hollywood, CA.
Jade Starlighter - Fan Judge and member of The Jedi Assembly
costuming group
Simon Drego - Sabermaster extraordinaire; Master to Celebration IV
freestyle champion Qui-Kel Jinn
The Saber Idol Host:
Qui Kel Jinn- Founder of The Dark Alliance international
costuming group; Force FX Freestyle champion at Master Replicas Combat Trials
in Hollywood, CA May 2007; ConBoyz Founder.
General:
Saber Idol is a "saber" contest designed around aspects of popular
United States television shows. Saber Idol is designed for the master
saberman/saberwoman to show off his or her gift. The competition is to be
entered by individuals with a set of choreographed saber demonstrations that
highlight finesse without fighting. One demonstration for each musical theme
will be required. This is a controlled and civilized demonstration that will
not only show the skill of the sabermaster, but their discipline, grace, and
their flare for the dynamic and dramatic! The judges in attendance will
choose the Saber Idol champion following three (3) rounds of competition.
Round one will have a musical theme featuring movie theme songs.
This means the demonstration must be choreographed to a song from a motion
picture totaling one minute in length. After each contestant completes
their routines, the Judges will issue comments and then a score from 0-10.
Scores will be accumulative and will ultimately decide the winner of Saber Idol
2008. Contestants will then be interviewed by the Saber Idol host, Qui Kel Jinn.
Round two will have a musical theme of 80s style songs. This means the
demonstration must be choreographed to a song from the 1980’s totaling one
minute in length. After each contestant completes their routines, the
Judges will issue comments and then a score from 0-10. Contestants will
then be interviewed by the Saber Idol host, Qui Kel Jinn.
The final round will have one musical theme. This theme will include
a song of the Judge’s choosing. The judges will vote for the contestant
they think should win. The contestant receiving the most votes will be
the 2008 ConNooga Saber Idol Champion!
The winner of Saber Idol 2008 will be awarded the following:
1.
A Saber Idol 2008 trophy
2.
A custom-made Jedi or Sith costume by Time and Space costumes
3.
$100 Cash sponsored by Chosen One Productions
4. A
pass (1) to next year’s ConNooga 2009 provided by Connooga convention
Contestants may use ANY "saber" with an illuminated
blade. This can include a “saber” from any manufacturer, or a self-constructed
or custom-made “saber.” Toy “sabers” (Hasbro, Rubies) will not be
allowed. For the safety of the contestants and audience, all “sabers” used in
the contest must be tested for blade security and approved by Saber Idol
officials prior to the competition. In the event that a Lightsaber fails
inspection or the contestant does not have one to compete with, a Lightsaber
will be provided for use.
Saber Idol officials reserve the right to disqualify a “saber” for safety
reasons.
It is required that the demonstration be set to music as each theme
states. All three rounds of music will be provided by Saber Idol.
Costumes are not required, but are recommended for dramatic effect and must
also be provided by the contestant. Please remember that this contest is
a family event. Saber Idol officials reserve the right to disqualify any
contestant based on the presentation of an inappropriate costume. Remember the
judges will be voting based on your appearance as well as your performance!
Contestants accepted into the competition are responsible for all of their
own expenses, including but not limited to: transportation to and from the
venue (Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN February 23rd 2008), accommodations
throughout the length of the competition and all fees associated with entry to
the event or venue.
Contestants and alternates will need to check in at the Saber Idol party
room during Connooga convention. Contestants must check in at 3:00pm on
Saturday February 23rd 2008 or they may be disqualified. Alternates
should be ready and available in case of no-shows or disqualifications, and
should provide a cell phone number for contact.
All entry submissions become the property of Saber Idol and will not be
returned. Submission of an entry grants Saber Idol and its agents the right to
publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify such entry in any way, in commerce and
in any and all media, without limitation, and without consideration to the
entrant. Submission of any entry further constitutes the entrant's irrevocable
assignment and transfer to Saber Idol of any and all rights, title and interest
in and to the entry, including, without limitation, all copyrights. By
accepting a prize or participation in the next level of competition, finalist
or winner waives the right to assert as a cost of winning said prize, any and
all costs of redemption or travel to redeem said prize or next level of
participation and any and all liability that might arise from redeeming or
seeking said prize or participation. Participant or winner releases Saber Idol,
its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, and promotion and
advertising agencies from any and all liability, loss or damage, incurred with
respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize or
participation in any prize related activities and acknowledge that said parties
have neither made, nor are in any manner responsible or liable for, any
warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law,
relative to prize including its quality, mechanical condition or fitness for a
particular purpose. Winner will be solely responsible for paying all applicable
federal, state or local taxes on prize, if any, based upon the value of the
prize as set forth in these rules.
Saber Idol is not responsible for illegible, unintelligible, late, lost or
stolen entries or incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by
any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest
or by any technical or human errors which may occur in the processing of any
entries in this Contest. Persons found tampering with or abusing any aspect of
the Contest, as solely determined by Saber Idol, will be disqualified and may
be subject to prosecution. If in the judgment of Saber Idol, the Contest is
compromised by virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes
beyond the control of Saber Idol, which corrupts the administration, security,
fairness or proper play of the Contest- a full prosecution of the law may
occur. Except for Contest entry and personally identifying information which
the winners agree to disclose in the Publicity/Liability Release, all
personally identifiable information collected during the entrant's
participation in the Contest will be collected and used by Saber Idol, its
affiliates, agents and marketers for the proper administration and fulfillment
of the Contest, as described in these Official Rules and in accordance with
Saber Idol’s privacy policy at: www.MySpace.com/saberidol
Any attempt to defraud Saber Idol will be prosecuted and will result in
disqualification and forfeiture of prize. No duplicate or multiple entries from
any person or e-mail address will be accepted. Except for contest entry
and personally identifying information which the contestants consents to the
use of their names and/or likenesses for advertising and promotional purposes
without additional compensation or notice (except where prohibited by law) and
agree to disclose in the Publicity/Liability Release. All personally
identifiable information collected during the entrant's participation in the
Contest will be collected and used by Saber Idol, its affiliates, agents and
marketers for the proper administration and fulfillment of the contest, as
described in these Official Rules. Any resemblance of “Saber Idol” to past or
current television game shows is purely coincidental.
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