"the jack" shade tree division

bluegrass smoke · 04-17-2012, 07:54 PM

My family and I made our first trip to THE JACK last fall and had a wonderful time!!! I would like some help on how to compete in the amateur division . We had such a good time that I would love to be able to take it all in next October.

any help would be much appreciated,
thanks

Alexa RnQ · 04-17-2012, 08:29 PM

Contact Debbie Christian about entry in the Shade Tree division. I know they get many applications, but have space for only about three dozen Shade Tree teams.

Debbie Christian
160 Craig Street
Lynchburg, TN 37352
Phone: 931-759-6332
Fax: 931-759-6311
debbie_christian@b-f.com

QueNivorous · 04-18-2012, 07:36 AM

I think you can also contact Phillip and Kathy Brazier. I believe they have a lot to do with the backyard competition at the Jack.

CaptTable · 04-18-2012, 07:54 AM

Kathy & I worked the Backyard for a couple of years, but we stayed so busy we missed out on visiting some of our friends competing on the pro side so we gave it up.

Debbie Christian would be the one to contact, but it is almost as hard to get in it as it is the pro division.

dmprantz · 04-18-2012, 08:05 AM

I've been told the trick to getting into the Sharetree division is to make sure you fill out the paperwork and mail it back the same day that you receive it. They fill those spots on a first come, first served basis. The other trick is making sure that Debbie actually sends out the paperwork. Ask her when she sends it out, and call her a week early to make sure you are on the list.

dmp

Scottie · 04-18-2012, 01:41 PM

Is there a limit on who can compete? I can't seem to get my bung pulled, so i was thinking of switching to backyard.

bluegrass smoke · 04-18-2012, 09:30 PM

I tried to call today and left her a message if I don't hear back by Friday Ill try again.
thanks

CivilWarBBQ · 04-19-2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottie

Is there a limit on who can compete? I can't seem to get my bung pulled, so i was thinking of switching to backyard.

I get the sarcasm, but I'll answer that for real Shadetree wannabes.

The Jack is quite strict about keeping Shadetree an amatuer event. If you have *ever* cooked with a Pro team in a sanctioned contest you are inelligible to be on a Shadetree team. Doesn't matter if you were listed as head cook or not.

I can attest that there are no exceptions made to this rule. A few years ago when a friend of mine passed away, his widow and cooking partner asked me to help them out as my friend had already secured a Shadetree slot at the Jack. I was told I could not without causing them to be DQ'ed.

Seems harsh, but I respect Debbie and JD for taking the tough stance. If they didn't, you can be sure the backyard teams would be overrun by opportunists.

Iamarealbigdog · 04-22-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottie

Is there a limit on who can compete? I can't seem to get my bung pulled, so i was thinking of switching to backyard.

move to Canada, give up your citizenship and compete here,

bluegrass smoke · 06-27-2012, 05:43 PM

Ok so I got my application today but it states that the check must have the team name on it.... Does that simply mean in the FOR line or do they want me to open a new checking account just for a BBQ team? Thanks

RX2006JE · 06-27-2012, 06:32 PM

I would take that as write it on the for line so they know which teams have paid

bluegrass smoke · 06-27-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX2006JE

I would take that as write it on the for line so they know which teams have paid

That what I thought as well

04-17-2012, 07:54 PM	#1
bluegrass smoke On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-05-10 Location: Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"the jack" shade tree division My family and I made our first trip to THE JACK last fall and had a wonderful time!!! I would like some help on how to compete in the amateur division . We had such a good time that I would love to be able to take it all in next October. any help would be much appreciated, thanks __________________ - 22.5" Weber One-Touch Gold - Weber Smokey Joe Platinum - Weber Genesis - Big Easy Turkey Fryer - Modifed Char-Broil Off-Set Smoker - Old Country BBQ Smoker - UDS - Weed Burner

04-17-2012, 08:29 PM	#2
Alexa RnQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Contact Debbie Christian about entry in the Shade Tree division. I know they get many applications, but have space for only about three dozen Shade Tree teams. Debbie Christian 160 Craig Street Lynchburg, TN 37352 Phone: 931-759-6332 Fax: 931-759-6311 debbie_christian@b-f.com __________________ . . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. Rhythm 'n QUE

04-18-2012, 07:36 AM	#3
QueNivorous On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-15-11 Location: Del Rio, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you can also contact Phillip and Kathy Brazier. I believe they have a lot to do with the backyard competition at the Jack. __________________ QueNivorous Jambo J-3, Jambo Backyard, Backwoods Party, Backwoods Chubby, Custom Offset, WSM, and a Primo Oval XL.

04-18-2012, 08:05 AM	#5
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been told the trick to getting into the Sharetree division is to make sure you fill out the paperwork and mail it back the same day that you receive it. They fill those spots on a first come, first served basis. The other trick is making sure that Debbie actually sends out the paperwork. Ask her when she sends it out, and call her a week early to make sure you are on the list. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

04-18-2012, 01:41 PM	#6
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is there a limit on who can compete? I can't seem to get my bung pulled, so i was thinking of switching to backyard. __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

04-18-2012, 07:54 AM	#4
CaptTable Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-08 Location: Lynchburg, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kathy & I worked the Backyard for a couple of years, but we stayed so busy we missed out on visiting some of our friends competing on the pro side so we gave it up. Debbie Christian would be the one to contact, but it is almost as hard to get in it as it is the pro division.

04-18-2012, 09:30 PM	#7
bluegrass smoke On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-05-10 Location: Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried to call today and left her a message if I don't hear back by Friday Ill try again. thanks __________________ - 22.5" Weber One-Touch Gold - Weber Smokey Joe Platinum - Weber Genesis - Big Easy Turkey Fryer - Modifed Char-Broil Off-Set Smoker - Old Country BBQ Smoker - UDS - Weed Burner

06-27-2012, 05:43 PM	#10
bluegrass smoke On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-05-10 Location: Kentucky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok so I got my application today but it states that the check must have the team name on it.... Does that simply mean in the FOR line or do they want me to open a new checking account just for a BBQ team? Thanks __________________ - 22.5" Weber One-Touch Gold - Weber Smokey Joe Platinum - Weber Genesis - Big Easy Turkey Fryer - Modifed Char-Broil Off-Set Smoker - Old Country BBQ Smoker - UDS - Weed Burner

06-27-2012, 06:32 PM	#11
RX2006JE On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-16-09 Location: Anniston, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would take that as write it on the for line so they know which teams have paid