Competition/Event England
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Well let me say this ,
Great movies and Thanks alot ..
This Idea is also great only 1 thing it should be held in the UK ,here in the Netherlands ists not possible even not with consumer fireworks .,
The only day we can light this kind of fireworks is at 31-12 ( New years eve ).
Can you PM and give me some more information about the working and rulles of this kind competitions ..
:w
Great movies and Thanks alot ..
This Idea is also great only 1 thing it should be held in the UK ,here in the Netherlands ists not possible even not with consumer fireworks .,
The only day we can light this kind of fireworks is at 31-12 ( New years eve ).
Can you PM and give me some more information about the working and rulles of this kind competitions ..
:w
The Rules for the recent event
1. Each Team is to fire a pyrotechnic display of no longer than 5 minutes using Category 2 & Category 3 Fireworks only.
2. The maximum cost of the pyrotechnics to be used must not exceed £400. The £400 must be calculated using the Recommended Retail Price of the Manufacturer/Distributor for each individual firework used. (i)
3. This is a private event attendance is by invite only.
4. The Event Organiser accepts no responsibility or any liability for Injury arising out of a Competitors decision to participate in the competition.
5. A Competitor should only enter and intend to take part in the competition at their own risk, and should not participate unless they are both physically and mentally competent to compete. Furthermore, the Competitor will agree that the Event Organiser will in no way be held responsible for any injury, loss or illness incurred to their person or their property during or as a result of the event.
6. The Event Organiser reserves the right to amend the format, change the date or cancel the Event. The Event Organisers will only exercise these rights due to circumstances beyond their control.
7. The winner will be decided by a panel of 5 judges. The panel will consist of 4 independent judges (the judges will be assigned by the referees), in addition there will be a UKFR members vote, which together will count as one vote and which will be taken on the day. (ii)
8. Each team can use musical accompaniment to their display, however the use of music with explicit lyrics is forbidden.
9. The modification of fuses is forbidden.
10. The use of Plastic Ignition Cord, Black Match, Quick Match, Tape Match, Electronic Igniters or Visco is forbidden.
11. Full Personal Protection Equipment is to be worn by all firer’s - this MUST include Suitable Footwear, Gloves, Hard Hat, Face/Eye Protection, Ear Protection and Fireproof Overalls .
12. Each firer must use a ‘recognised’ method of ignition such as Pyrotechnic Portfire or Gas Blowtorch (No Cigarettes or Lighters) the referee’s decision will be final.
13. The use of rockets whilst not prohibited will be closely monitored by the judges, any rockets fired must be fired from racks deemed appropriate for the purpose by the referee’s and must be angled away from the crowd line.
13a. All cakes and other free standing fireworks must be staked and secured by means of tape, wire or cable ties. The referees will advise a team on the day if they feel that the securing is inadequate.
14. Any team member, who in the opinion of the referees is intoxicated to such a level prior to firing that is compromises their safety, will be politely asked not to fire with their team.
14a. All firers must be over 18.
15. Each team will have a professional firer assigned to either compete with or to have acting in an advisory capacity. (iii)
16. There will be three referee’s for the competition Steve (Meggsy) Jacobs and Jason (Flash) Mayes and Stuart (Starsky72) Hutchinson. (iv)
17. Each team must provide the referees with a full ‘Firing List’ by the 23rd March 2005. The referees will then determine the cost of the display based on the ‘Firing List’ and check the content of the display on the day against the ‘Firing List’ provided.
18. Each team will be provided an appropriate ‘Firing Area,’ the position on the field (Front to Back) will be drawn by lots in advance. The shape of each ‘Firing Area’ will be determined by the team’s requirements. (v)
19. There will be a delay of approx 5 minutes between each display whilst the team firing vacates their area and the next team takes up their position.
20. No team member will be allowed in ‘their’ designated ‘Firing Area’ during the duration of the display of any other teams participating.
21. Teams will have a designated ‘Holding Area’ assigned to them whilst they wait to fire.
22. Each team is to provide a CD of any music to be used edited if possible.
23. Each competitor irrevocably consents to the use and reproduction of the competitors name, likeness, appearance and photographs, films and recordings by all means and in all media. This may be for the purpose of advertising, publicity, and otherwise in relation to the exploitation of the event and the promotion of the event and or any future event and the commercial rights relating to the event provided that such use does not imply direct endorsement by the competitor of any sponsor or supplier prior to the event.
24. The Event Organiser reserves the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to the competitors in writing in any official ‘forum’ or correspondence prior to the event
25. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organiser, and the Event Organisers agents are considered final.
26. Each team will assign a Captain who the Event organiser can liase with directly.
27. Everyone is to have a great day and lots of beer after.
Footnotes
i. If there is no RRP available then the adjudicators will determine a price based on cross referencing the retail price provided by at least two Firework Retailers. The costs of the fireworks must not exceed £400.99p absolute maximum.
ii. Each judge will view all displays and then assign, on their own, 3 points for 1st place – 2 points for 2nd and 1 point for 3rd position. The Referees will then count the votes and determine each team’s position overall based on the points scored.
iii. Most teams will already have a professional firer in their teams for those without, one will be assigned either as a member or just as an advisor. The professional firer will be a volunteer and will not be acting in any way in their capacity as an employee of or owner of a pyrotechnic company.
iv. Referees cannot be part of a team or divulge any information to a team that might be of assistance to that team in the planning their display.
v. Those requiring a wide frontage will be accommodated.
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Next year if I am able to arrange it all again we are going to change the modification rule as there were one or two pieces that we a little more dangerous than I would have liked, it was my head on the block if anything had gone wrong.... ;(
If any teams are serious about entering next year, from wherever, let me know. I guess you would ahev to buy your pyro here but that would not be a problem there are plenty of shops open all year just check put the websites start with Starky72's site to get an idea...go to fireworks to buy....
Spyrotechnics
Or
One of my favourites
NEWSBOX FIREWORKS
Or
Fireworks Emporium (with Films)
Steve
1. Each Team is to fire a pyrotechnic display of no longer than 5 minutes using Category 2 & Category 3 Fireworks only.
2. The maximum cost of the pyrotechnics to be used must not exceed £400. The £400 must be calculated using the Recommended Retail Price of the Manufacturer/Distributor for each individual firework used. (i)
3. This is a private event attendance is by invite only.
4. The Event Organiser accepts no responsibility or any liability for Injury arising out of a Competitors decision to participate in the competition.
5. A Competitor should only enter and intend to take part in the competition at their own risk, and should not participate unless they are both physically and mentally competent to compete. Furthermore, the Competitor will agree that the Event Organiser will in no way be held responsible for any injury, loss or illness incurred to their person or their property during or as a result of the event.
6. The Event Organiser reserves the right to amend the format, change the date or cancel the Event. The Event Organisers will only exercise these rights due to circumstances beyond their control.
7. The winner will be decided by a panel of 5 judges. The panel will consist of 4 independent judges (the judges will be assigned by the referees), in addition there will be a UKFR members vote, which together will count as one vote and which will be taken on the day. (ii)
8. Each team can use musical accompaniment to their display, however the use of music with explicit lyrics is forbidden.
9. The modification of fuses is forbidden.
10. The use of Plastic Ignition Cord, Black Match, Quick Match, Tape Match, Electronic Igniters or Visco is forbidden.
11. Full Personal Protection Equipment is to be worn by all firer’s - this MUST include Suitable Footwear, Gloves, Hard Hat, Face/Eye Protection, Ear Protection and Fireproof Overalls .
12. Each firer must use a ‘recognised’ method of ignition such as Pyrotechnic Portfire or Gas Blowtorch (No Cigarettes or Lighters) the referee’s decision will be final.
13. The use of rockets whilst not prohibited will be closely monitored by the judges, any rockets fired must be fired from racks deemed appropriate for the purpose by the referee’s and must be angled away from the crowd line.
13a. All cakes and other free standing fireworks must be staked and secured by means of tape, wire or cable ties. The referees will advise a team on the day if they feel that the securing is inadequate.
14. Any team member, who in the opinion of the referees is intoxicated to such a level prior to firing that is compromises their safety, will be politely asked not to fire with their team.
14a. All firers must be over 18.
15. Each team will have a professional firer assigned to either compete with or to have acting in an advisory capacity. (iii)
16. There will be three referee’s for the competition Steve (Meggsy) Jacobs and Jason (Flash) Mayes and Stuart (Starsky72) Hutchinson. (iv)
17. Each team must provide the referees with a full ‘Firing List’ by the 23rd March 2005. The referees will then determine the cost of the display based on the ‘Firing List’ and check the content of the display on the day against the ‘Firing List’ provided.
18. Each team will be provided an appropriate ‘Firing Area,’ the position on the field (Front to Back) will be drawn by lots in advance. The shape of each ‘Firing Area’ will be determined by the team’s requirements. (v)
19. There will be a delay of approx 5 minutes between each display whilst the team firing vacates their area and the next team takes up their position.
20. No team member will be allowed in ‘their’ designated ‘Firing Area’ during the duration of the display of any other teams participating.
21. Teams will have a designated ‘Holding Area’ assigned to them whilst they wait to fire.
22. Each team is to provide a CD of any music to be used edited if possible.
23. Each competitor irrevocably consents to the use and reproduction of the competitors name, likeness, appearance and photographs, films and recordings by all means and in all media. This may be for the purpose of advertising, publicity, and otherwise in relation to the exploitation of the event and the promotion of the event and or any future event and the commercial rights relating to the event provided that such use does not imply direct endorsement by the competitor of any sponsor or supplier prior to the event.
24. The Event Organiser reserves the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to the competitors in writing in any official ‘forum’ or correspondence prior to the event
25. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organiser, and the Event Organisers agents are considered final.
26. Each team will assign a Captain who the Event organiser can liase with directly.
27. Everyone is to have a great day and lots of beer after.
Footnotes
i. If there is no RRP available then the adjudicators will determine a price based on cross referencing the retail price provided by at least two Firework Retailers. The costs of the fireworks must not exceed £400.99p absolute maximum.
ii. Each judge will view all displays and then assign, on their own, 3 points for 1st place – 2 points for 2nd and 1 point for 3rd position. The Referees will then count the votes and determine each team’s position overall based on the points scored.
iii. Most teams will already have a professional firer in their teams for those without, one will be assigned either as a member or just as an advisor. The professional firer will be a volunteer and will not be acting in any way in their capacity as an employee of or owner of a pyrotechnic company.
iv. Referees cannot be part of a team or divulge any information to a team that might be of assistance to that team in the planning their display.
v. Those requiring a wide frontage will be accommodated.
________________
Next year if I am able to arrange it all again we are going to change the modification rule as there were one or two pieces that we a little more dangerous than I would have liked, it was my head on the block if anything had gone wrong.... ;(
If any teams are serious about entering next year, from wherever, let me know. I guess you would ahev to buy your pyro here but that would not be a problem there are plenty of shops open all year just check put the websites start with Starky72's site to get an idea...go to fireworks to buy....
Spyrotechnics
Or
One of my favourites
NEWSBOX FIREWORKS
Or
Fireworks Emporium (with Films)
Steve
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Thnx for the movies guys, i really enjoyed them!!
