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CONTEST RULES:
1. The models will be judged in accordance with the IPMS Competition Handbook with the exception of the Military Class (Armor), which shall be judged using the AMPS Judging Rules.
2. The Registration deadline for entering models into the contest is 12:30PM . All models must be placed on the contest tables no later than 1:00PM .
3. Judging will begin at 1:15PM and the upper level of the civic center will be closed for judging from 1:00PM until the end of judging. The contest area will reopen at the end of judging.
4. No model shall be removed before the completion of the awards ceremony at 5:30PM .
5. The decisions of the judges are final.
6. The Chief Judge may combine or split categories prior to judging.
7. Out of the Box entries must include the instruction sheets. No “Hi-Tech” kits may compete for an Out of the box award.
8. Aircraft Scales: 1/72 Scale is inclusive of 1/55 to 1/99; 1/48 is inclusive of 1/40 to 1/54; 1/32 scale is 1/39 and larger; 1/144 scale is 1/100 and smaller.
9. Models that have won at previous IPMS/USA National conventions are ineligible.
10. All awards and models must be picked up after the contest. Any unclaimed items become the property of IPMS Metro Atlanta , LLC
11. Models may need to be moved into proper categories for judging. This shall be done under the direction of the Chief Judge. Models on bases should be firmly attached or noted otherwise.
12. IPMS Metro Atlanta, IPMS/USA, its members, the Cobb Civic Center, and/or any participating facility are not responsible for any damage, loss or injury that may occur during this event.
Contest Rules of Conduct
1. GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE RULES. Know the rules. If you are uninformed, refrain from expressing opinions on officials or judges. The spirit of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP depends on conformance to a rule's intent as well as to the letter of a given rule.
2. EXERCISE GOOD BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES. The true value of Scale Model competition relies upon everyone exhibiting behavior that is representative of a sound value base. Your behavior influences others whether you are aware of it or not.
3. RECOGNIZE AND APPRECIATE SKILLED PERFORMANCES REGARDLESS OF AFFILIATION. Applause for an opponent's good performance displays generosity and is a courtesy that should be regularly practiced. This not only represents GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP but also reflects a true awareness of the game by recognizing and acknowledging quality.
4. EXHIBIT RESPECT FOR THE OFFICIALS AND JUDGES. The officials of any contest are impartial arbitrators who are trained and who perform to the best of their ability. Mistakes by all those involved in the contests are a part of the game. The rule of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP is to accept and abide by the decisions made by the judges. This is critical for modelers to learn for later applications in life.
5. OPENLY DISPLAY RESPECT FOR THE OPPONENT AT ALL TIMES. Opponents should be treated cordially and accorded tolerance at all times. Be a positive representative for your team and family. This fundamental is the Golden Rule in action.
6. DISPLAY PRIDE IN YOUR ACTIONS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. Never allow your ego to interfere with good judgment and your responsibility as a contestant. Regardless of whether you are an adult, youth, judge, or official, this value is paramount since it suggests that you care about yourself and how others perceive you.
For more info, email us at
modelexpo2008@bellsouth.net
www.ipmsmetroatlanta.org
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