Page1 2017 Official COOKING TEAM Entry Form SEE PAGE 3 The Exchange Club of Richmond County Presents: COOKIN FOR KIDS Wild Game, Fish and BBQ Cook-off Saturday, March 11, 2017 DANIEL FIELD AIRPORT Augusta, Georgia Benefiting: Child Enrichment, Inc., The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) & Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) www.childenrichment.org
Page2 COOKIN FOR KIDS COOKING TEAM INFORMATION PRIZES Big Game Small Game Fish BBQ 1st Prize $350 + Trophy $350 + Trophy $350 + Trophy $350 + Trophy 2nd Prize $250 + Trophy $250 + Trophy $250 + Trophy $250 + Trophy 3rd Prize $150 + Trophy $150 + Trophy $150 + Trophy $150 +Trophy Showmanship - Trophy All cooking teams are eligible to compete in the Showmanship category 2017 Cookin for Kids Cook-off and Set Up Hours SET UP - Friday, March 10 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Chief Cook s Meeting 6:00 PM - Friday, March 10 SET UP - Saturday, March 11-7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Cooking - Saturday, March 11-10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Judging - Saturday, March 11-12 Noon to 4:00 PM All FINAL times concerning Chief Cook s meeting and judging times will be given with Final Team Packets. FEES 2017 Cookin for Kids Cook-off Cooking Team Fees: $50 for each category entered: Big Game Small Game Fish BBQ Late Fee ($ 50.00) for fees paid after 2/26/17 Official Entry Form
Page3 2017 Cookin for Kids Cook-off Cookin for Kids Cooking Team Participation Agreement I hereby make application for entry into the 2017 Cookin for Kids Cook-off, and I agree to abide by the rules and regulations for said event. I hereby understand that violation of the rules and regulations of the contest may result in disqualification, expulsion from the grounds and / or disqualification from future participation. I hereby release and forever discharge from liability the Exchange of Richmond County, Child Enrichment Inc., their executive committees and board of directors, club members, the Cookin for Kids Committee, the Cookin for Kids Sponsors, Supporters and Event attendees. Chief Cook s Signature Date Print Name Official Entry Form and Fees should be received by 2/26/17 to avoid late fees Make check payable: Cookin for Kids P.O. Box 12036 Augusta, GA 30914 Visit our Website at www.childenrichment.org (please print) Official Team Name Team Contact Address City State Zip E-mail Day Phone ( ) Night Phone ( ) Lead Cook (1) Address City State Zip E-mail Day Phone ( ) Night Phone ( ) Corporate Sponsor Assistant Cooks (4) 1. 2. 3. 4. Fees next page Cooking Team Fees:
Page4 1. Circle Each Category Entered: Big Game Small Game Fish BBQ 2. $50 per category $ 3. Total Amount enclosed $ 4. Late Fee ($ 50.00) for fees after 2/26/17 5. Total $ To avoid late fee, all official Entry Forms and Fees must be received by 2/26/17. 2017 Cookin for Kids Rules and Regulations 1. Wild Game is defined by the contest as wild meat only prepared on a wood, charcoal fire, or propane, basted or not, as the cook sees fit, with any non-poisonous sauces as the cook believes necessary. There will be three categories in the Wild Game Division of the contest - Big Game, Small Game, & Fish. Meat for the contest may be fresh or frozen. A Big Game entry is defined as: deer, wild hog, elk, moose, turkey or bear A Small Game entry is defined as: dove, quail, pheasant, duck, goose, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, beaver and rattlesnake A Fish entry is defined as: fresh water caught crappie, bream, bass, trout, catfish, crawfish, and turtle, or salt water fish A Bar-B-Que entry is defined as: Shoulder, Ribs, or Butt portion of domestic or wild hog entry. 2. Teams may cook with any type wood and/or charcoal and propane. Flammables may be used outside and away from the cooker to make additional coals. Local fire and safety laws may prevent the use of any type of gas anywhere on the grounds at any time, and if so, these laws shall prevail. 3. Each contestant must cook enough to give samples to SIX (6) Judges. Each contestant competing shall supply ALL of his / her own meat, cooking ingredients, individual cooking devices, utensils, preparation tables, at least one large trash receptacle, etc. All cooking devices must clear the ground by a minimum of 6 between bottom and ground. All fire / coals must be contained above ground. (No pits or on ground fires). All teams must display a functioning fire extinguisher in their area. Contestants will be provided with a regulation cooking area 20 x 20. Water will be accessible to contestants at locations throughout the cooking area. Restroom facilities will be available by portable arrangements outside. 4. Contestants may begin load-in and set up at 9 A.M. Friday March 10, but must be complete prior to 7 P.M on that Friday, to allow for the Friday evening event, which is totally separate from the Cookin for Kids Cook-off. Each team MUST check-in at the Cookin for Kids Registration Area. Only 5 Cooking Team Members are given free entry to Saturday s Cookin for Kids. All other assistants and family members are to pay Cookin for Kids $5 entry fees, except children 12 and younger. Upon check in, contestants will receive their five team passes / wristbands and vehicle load-in passes. Each team member will be required to wear his/her wristband at all times for entry/re-entry to Cookin for Kid area. All vehicles must be removed from the cooking site to the Cookin for Kids Vendor parking spot before 9 A.M., Saturday, March 11.
Page5 2017 Cookin for Kids Rules and Regulations continued Contestants must have their setup completed by 9 AM, Saturday March 11. No contestants vehicles will be allowed to enter the barricades for any reason after 9 A.M. on Saturday, March 11. 5. Contest will adhere to the judging procedures. Judging will be site and blind. Judging times will be allotted at the cookers meeting on Friday or before the meat inspection. 6. Entry fee is $50 per category. Each team will receive a standard team space of 20 x 20, NOT INCLUDING electrical service. 7. It is the responsibility of each contestant to see that the contest area is kept clean and free of obstructions and that it is safe for event attendees. The area is to be cleaned and policed following the contest. ALL FIRES MUST BE PUT OUT COMPLETELY, concrete blocks, wood, charcoal, and all equipment, supplies and materials hauled away, and removed from the site by the evening of Saturday, March 11. Removal MUST NOT INTERFERE with the operation of Daniel Field or Augusta Aviation. Paper and any potential flying debris pose risks to airport safety. Your assistance in completely cleaning your area is greatly appreciated. It is imperative that cleanup be thorough. Teams leaving their space unlike it was found at time of setup will seriously effect entrance into future Cookin for Kids. Coal disposal bins, and grease only barrels will be the responsibility of the cooking teams. Trash receptacles will be provided in various locations throughout the cooking area. All teams are required to have at least one trash receptacle in each 20 x 20 cooking area. A trash run will be made prior to 10 A.M. on Saturday before the competition begins, if tied bags are located in front of the cooking areas. 8. The CHIEF COOK WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF HIS TEAM AND GUESTS. Cookin for Kids is a family-oriented event, the Exchange Club of Richmond County, Child Enrichment Inc., and the Cookin for Kids Committee requests and will require that good taste be used not only in the cook-off but in the fun we all have as well. Harassment of other teams will not be tolerated. The committee wants everyone to have a good time and a good atmosphere for those who attend. 9. Contestants may not sell any food to the general public. Cooking teams are encouraged to provide samples of your cooking to the people who attend the Cookin for Kids event. 10. The Cookin for Kids Committee reserves the right to make additional regulations as the situation warrants. Chief Cooks will be notified as soon as possible of any changes. 11. Decisions of the Cookin for Kids Cook-off Contest Officials, the Cookin for Kids Committee, the judges, and the Contest Coordinator are FINAL. On-site Contest Officials and the Cookin for Kids Coordinator will be responsible for verifying rules and regulations. 12. Violation of the rules and regulations of the contest may result in disqualification, expulsion from the grounds, and/or disqualification from future participation. 13. Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2017. Late Fees will be assessed to all applications received after February 26. All Fees are to be paid at time of application. No refunds of the application fee will be made once the team has been accepted into the contest. Due to the limited availability of space, team location will be at the discretion of the Cookin for Kid s Coordinator. Applications are not guaranteed entrance to the contest. If application cannot be accepted, fees will be returned. Accepted team applicants will be given any other information pertinent to the contests and to the Chief Cooks meeting on or before Friday, March 10. Thank you for your participation, and good luck!