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CATEGORIES:
Masters, Intermediate, Novice & Family.
Children's class open to children 15 and under.

Each year, we are asked, 'How do we know which category to enter?" We respond, "If you've never built a sand sculpture before, try Novice. If you have entered a contest before and believe you did as well as a team, try intermediate. If you have won before and intermediate and truly feel up to it, try Masters, but remember, they are Masters! It is all a personal choice. The idea is to have fun!"

BASIC RULES:

• Masters & Intermediate lots will be 30' x 30'.
• Novice, Family and Children lots are 20' x 20'.
• Work must be confined in given boundaries; no sand may be added or removed.
• Extra water to wet sand is permissible
• Tools and forms of any sort may be used in the process of construction, but may in no way support the sculpture in its finished form.
• Decorations such as pennants, toy soldiers or ornaments natural to the design may be used but should not detract from the design, camouflage or in any way support the structure.
• Any materials left on the beach MUST be 100% non-toxic, biodegradable and Earth-friendly.
• Children's Category: One adult may assist with initial digging, not with sculpting.
• ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE FUN!!! HINT: The judges watch for how much fun you're having and how much you're entertaining the crowd as well as your sculpting.

JUDGING:
Based on design, creativity, intricacy, suitability to sand, overall appearance, effort and teamwork. Judging goes on through the course of construction.