Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off Rules

Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off -- Rules

1. The decisions of the GE Backyard BBQ Committee are final.

2. Each team will be made up of a head cook and as many assistants as the head cook permits.

3. Contestants must provide all equipment.

4. Water will not be provided.

5. No open pits or holes are permitted.

6. It is the responsibility of the contestants to see that their area is kept clean during

and after the contest.

7. All charcoal and wood products should be extinguished and deposited in the assigned area.

8. All equipment must be removed and trash placed in the assigned area.

9. No refund of the entry fee for any reason.

10. No electric or gas grills/smokers permitted.

11. Contestants must adhere to all electric, fire, and other city, county, state, and federal codes.

12. First aid will not be provided.

13. No cooking or meat prep may begin until the Official Meat Inspector has inspected meat (smokers and grills may be pre-heated prior to 9:00 AM)

14. Once meat has been inspected, it must not leave the contest site.

15. Head Chef meeting is at 8:45 am Saturday morning.

16. Use of gas or other auxiliary heat sources will result in immediatedisqualification.

17. Meat must start out raw. No pre-seasoned meat will be allowed, except sausage.

18. Garnish is completely optional. If using garnish, the only acceptable garnish is Green Leaf Lettuce and/or Green Parsley.

Most Important Rule of All…

19. HAVE FUN!!

Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off

Team Name:______Date:______

Head Cook: ______

# of Team Members: ______

Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Entry Fee _____$10 per category _____ $15 for both

Each contestant of the Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off agrees to pay the non-refundable entry fee. The entire entry fee must be paid in full at time of registration submission. A limited amount of Electricity will be available for blenders and grinders (only). To be eligible as a Champion and receive a prize, contestants MUST present. The Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off Committee retains the right to refuse any application.

Waiver of Liability:

In consideration of accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs,

executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages against the Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off Committee, Other Volunteers of the event, their agents, successors, and assignee, for any and all injuries suffered by me in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the Illinois Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbeque Cook-Off Committee and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I Hereby Agree to the Conditions Stated Above: (Your Deposit and Signature Signify Your Acceptance of these Terms)

Date: ______Signature:______

Print Name: ______