hosting a competition

rookiedad · 10-26-2005, 09:44 AM

has anyone ever been involved with hosting a contest? what is involved? i would lke to hear of anyone's experience with this. thanks.
phil

The_Kapn · 10-26-2005, 09:51 AM

Phil,

Take a look here:
http://kcbs.us/downloads/sanctioning.pdf

Althought KCBS centric--I would imagine that the general guidance would work for any event.
Place to get started.

Looks like a "whole lotta" work to me

TIM

Sawdustguy · 10-26-2005, 10:01 AM

Phil,

Are you thinking about putting one on here in Suffolk? If you are, I would be willing to help a bit. There are alot of great locations here in Suffolk.

wsm · 10-26-2005, 10:23 AM

Fellow here in St Louis wants to bring KCBS Competition BBQ to St L - Last Summer I helped him put on a non-sanctioned contest at his Church - we modeled it on a sanctioned contest - we had 5 teams and everyone had a great time. I had contacted the KCBS and they were extremely helpful.

This Summer they will have a KCBS Sanctioned contest on July 14 '06 - preceeded by a CBJ class on 1/28/06.

you CAN do it

BrooklynQ · 10-26-2005, 10:27 AM

I was thinking about putting one together in Brooklyn, but due to the distance rules between contests, it's too close to Grill Kings to qualify as a KCBS sanctioned event.

parrothead · 10-26-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooklynQ

I was thinking about putting one together in Brooklyn, but due to the distance rules between contests, it's too close to Grill Kings to qualify as a KCBS sanctioned event.

Only if it is on the same weekend.

BrooklynQ · 10-26-2005, 12:43 PM

Not just same weekend - had some time restrictions too. The organization I was working with is set on it's dates so it would have not been accepted for sanction.

Smoker · 10-26-2005, 12:58 PM

Even if it's not sanctioned it could still be fun and good publicity for the sport of BBQing. I think BBQing as a sport and just for the fun of it is exploding up here in the North East.

spicewine · 10-26-2005, 03:10 PM

Start planning early!!! Keep in mind that you will need a good deal of " Front Money " ( for trophys, advertising, turn in boxes ect. ) because some teams won't pay the entry fee untill day of even though they have given a verbal commitment. If you can get local sponcership, they can help with some of this.

Sawdustguy · 10-26-2005, 08:29 PM

Phil,

I don't know what you are thinking of but I think what Patchogue does during the summer on Friday evenings is very cool. I think shutting down Main Street and turning it into a street fair with bands and such is good for the community and the business community. Maybe this could be tied in to BBQ contest.

wsm · 10-26-2005, 08:57 PM

Excelsior Springs MO shut down main street and had a contest there - Did any of you brethern cook there? The Fragile Flower and I judged there - the Hall of Waters is farken impressive!

Bigdog · 10-26-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wsm

Excelsior Springs MO shut down main street and had a contest there - Did any of you brethern cook there? The Fragile Flower and I judged there - the Hall of Waters is farken impressive!

Yes it is. Wifie and I went there a few years ago for a weekend. Did the water treatment/massage thingie. Very nice, and very different.

Sawdustguy · 10-27-2005, 06:36 AM

This type of event is good for everyone. It brings people into town where they will spend money at the local merchants and it is a good time for families also. It's win-win.

rookiedad · 10-27-2005, 08:18 PM

i know they have that bbq block party in manhatten, but has there ever been a competition there?
phil

jminion · 10-27-2005, 09:24 PM

Phil
We do 6 to 8 competitions a year, start now and if you like I can get you a timeline that spells out what you need in place and when. Let me know if i can help.

10-26-2005, 09:44 AM	#1
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hosting a competition has anyone ever been involved with hosting a contest? what is involved? i would lke to hear of anyone's experience with this. thanks. phil

10-26-2005, 09:51 AM	#2
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phil, Take a look here: http://kcbs.us/downloads/sanctioning.pdf Althought KCBS centric--I would imagine that the general guidance would work for any event. Place to get started. Looks like a "whole lotta" work to me TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

10-26-2005, 10:01 AM	#3
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phil, Are you thinking about putting one on here in Suffolk? If you are, I would be willing to help a bit. There are alot of great locations here in Suffolk. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-26-2005, 10:23 AM	#4
wsm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-05 Location: st louis, mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fellow here in St Louis wants to bring KCBS Competition BBQ to St L - Last Summer I helped him put on a non-sanctioned contest at his Church - we modeled it on a sanctioned contest - we had 5 teams and everyone had a great time. I had contacted the KCBS and they were extremely helpful. This Summer they will have a KCBS Sanctioned contest on July 14 '06 - preceeded by a CBJ class on 1/28/06. you CAN do it __________________ rich the judge collecting piggy suspenders St Louis, MO Eastern Area MOFO KCBS CBJ WSM slightly modded, Weber Performer, Smokey Joe Gold, Whatever is handy

10-26-2005, 03:10 PM	#9
spicewine Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-13-04 Location: Columbia Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Start planning early!!! Keep in mind that you will need a good deal of " Front Money " ( for trophys, advertising, turn in boxes ect. ) because some teams won't pay the entry fee untill day of even though they have given a verbal commitment. If you can get local sponcership, they can help with some of this. __________________ The "Sauce Whisperer" SPICEWINE IRONWORKS Award Winning Smokers, Sauces and Spices Columbia Missouri www.spicewineironworks.com PERFECT, PERFECT 180 CHICKEN 2011 1ST. PLACE PORK AMERICAN ROYAL (OPEN) 2012 BEST SAUCE IN THE WORLD ( BLUE COLLAR ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2009 BEST RUB IN THE WORLD ( HEFFER DUST ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2007 MOFO Chapter CISC Master BBQ Chef

10-26-2005, 10:27 AM	#5
BrooklynQ Banned Join Date: 07-18-04 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was thinking about putting one together in Brooklyn, but due to the distance rules between contests, it's too close to Grill Kings to qualify as a KCBS sanctioned event.

10-26-2005, 12:43 PM	#7
BrooklynQ Banned Join Date: 07-18-04 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not just same weekend - had some time restrictions too. The organization I was working with is set on it's dates so it would have not been accepted for sanction.

10-26-2005, 12:58 PM	#8
Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-05 Location: Long Island NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Even if it's not sanctioned it could still be fun and good publicity for the sport of BBQing. I think BBQing as a sport and just for the fun of it is exploding up here in the North East.

10-26-2005, 08:29 PM	#10
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phil, I don't know what you are thinking of but I think what Patchogue does during the summer on Friday evenings is very cool. I think shutting down Main Street and turning it into a street fair with bands and such is good for the community and the business community. Maybe this could be tied in to BBQ contest. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-26-2005, 08:57 PM	#11
wsm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-27-05 Location: st louis, mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Excelsior Springs MO shut down main street and had a contest there - Did any of you brethern cook there? The Fragile Flower and I judged there - the Hall of Waters is farken impressive! __________________ rich the judge collecting piggy suspenders St Louis, MO Eastern Area MOFO KCBS CBJ WSM slightly modded, Weber Performer, Smokey Joe Gold, Whatever is handy

10-27-2005, 06:36 AM	#13
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This type of event is good for everyone. It brings people into town where they will spend money at the local merchants and it is a good time for families also. It's win-win. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

10-27-2005, 08:18 PM	#14
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i know they have that bbq block party in manhatten, but has there ever been a competition there? phil

10-27-2005, 09:24 PM	#15
jminion is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-04 Location: Federal Way WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Phil We do 6 to 8 competitions a year, start now and if you like I can get you a timeline that spells out what you need in place and when. Let me know if i can help. __________________ Jim www.twoloosescrewsbbq.com Ole Hickory EL/EDx WSM Primos Klose couple of Ranch kettles