Wildlife Carving Contest Rules
Carvers must submit their wildlife carvings with a completed entry form to a Woodcraft store by August 31, 2004. (Note: If a customer cannot get to a store, they can print an entry form found at woodcraft.com or receive one by mail by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Woodcraft, Wildlife Carving Contest, PO Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686. They should then send their carving(s) with a completed entry form to the Woodcraft store nearest them.) Each carver must submit a completed entry form with each entry, including their signature, the category in which he/she wishes to compete and the title, value and a short description of the piece. One submission per person, per category. Each entry must be submitted with its own entry form. Each entry must be carved from wood. Materials other than wood may be included in the presentation of a carving, provided that the materials used are appropriate and are used in a subsidiary manner. Carved habitat may be coated with paint or other additives. Any method used to emboss, burn, engrave or carve scales, feathers or fur in wood is permitted. The entire entry (including base) must be less than 12" x 12" x 18". More than one subject on a single base is considered one entry. Carvings must be clearly/permanently marked with carver's name. Each entry must be the original and sole work of the entrant. No carvings from commercial blanks or rough-outs permitted, except in the JUNIOR division. Carvings must not have been machine duplicated. Employees or their immediate family members of Woodcraft, The Woodworkers Club®, SBR, its subsidiaries or co-sponsor(s) are not eligible to enter. Woodcraft or Woodworkers Club instructors may enter the contest at the Professional level, if they are not considered a part-time or full-time employee. Entrants should securely pack their carvings to bring to the store. Carvings will be returned to the carvers in the original containers. Store contest winners will be notified by October 4, 2004. Entrants must pick up their carvings after October 4, 2004, and before October 31, 2004, if not a winner. Carvings not picked up by October 31, 2004, will be shipped COD from the store to the entrant. Store contest winners are eligible to enter the National Contest.   Winners are responsible for selecting appropriate packing and carrier for shipping their winning carving to Woodcraft headquarters for judging. If carving is damaged during shipment, Woodcraft will notify you within ten days so you may contact your shipper for reimbursement.   Send your carving to: Woodcraft, Wildlife Carving Contest, 1177 Rosemar Rd., Parkersburg, WV 26105. Please enclose a copy of your contest entry form with your carving (available at your local Woodcraft store if you did not keep a copy).   Entries must arrive at Woodcraft headquarters by October 15, 2004.   Upon completion of contest judging, Woodcraft will return your item to your home address using Federal Express Ground or Three Day Select service in the same container and packing material in which it arrived at Woodcraft headquarters, providing that original container and materials are in good condition upon arrival.   Woodcraft will purchase insurance through Federal Express based on the value you have declared on your Entry Form, to a maximum of $500. If your carving is damaged during shipment, you must notify Woodcraft within 10 days of receipt of your item. Woodcraft will then notify Federal Express if you decide to file a claim. Federal Express is the sole source of reimbursement for any claims of damage or loss. Woodcraft is not responsible for any carvings lost or damaged during shipment. Entries not meeting the above guidelines will be disqualified.
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