COMPETITION
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 8, 2015
● Only currently licensed cosmetologists or enrolled students qualify for entry into the
event. All competitions are under the jurisdiction of the competition chairperson.
Decision of the competition chairperson shall be final in matters concerning conduct and
regulation of the competition.
● Licensed Barbers and Cosmetologist must be current and registered with the State Board
of Cosmetology and have your ID number and State issued ID available.
● Once the competition begins, competitors and/or models may NOT leave the competition
area without the permission of the competition staff. Failure to comply will result in
disqualification.
● All competitors must be present in the competition area no less than 15 minutes prior to
their competition check in time. Competitor(s) may set up 15 minutes prior to
competition. There will be a briefing on rules 15 minutes prior to competition in room
307A. Any competitor arriving late will not be allowed to compete. Arriving late during
check in time will result in forfeiture of all investments. Please plan travel accordingly
and keep in mind that the registration area lines will be very long. Please check in on
time at the assigned registration kiosk in the registration area. Under no
circumstances will competitors arriving late be allowed in the prep area.
● All Work MUST be done on site, Unless otherwise noted.
● If a competitor has won first place in this Bronner Bros. Competition in the past, he/she
may not enter this competition for five (5) years. He/She may, however, enter any of the
other Bronner Bros competition to compete.
● Any competitor or model found not complying with the Bronner Bros Competition rules
before, during or until the close of the show is subject to possible disqualification and/or
point deduction. In the event disqualification occurs after awards and/or prizes, cash or
otherwise, have been distributed, the disqualified contestant must return their trophy as
well as any and all prizes to Bronner Bros staff. He or she will also be prohibited to
participate in any Bronner Bros or Bronner Bros affiliated competitions for one year.
● At no time during a competition should models assist the competitor in any capacity.
Models may not blow dust, use noise makers, or twirl a baton or perform any on stage
theatrics. If a staff member asks the model to stop breaking these rules it will be at the
discretion of the floor judge to disqualify the competitor for inappropriate model
behavior.
● Animals and reptiles are strictly prohibited from participation in all competitions as a
prop or accessory. Medically trained assistance animals are permitted with prior
authorization and registration of the animal with GWCC.
● Competitors must supply ALL necessary products and supplies, Products must be in
labeled containers.
● If any person has previously judged ANY Bronner Bros competitions, you can no longer
enter a Bronner Bros. Competitions at any time.
● Absolutely NO BLOW DRYERS on stage during competition.
● Professional and stately attitudes must be maintained at all times during the competition
between judges and other contestants. Any actions that are deemed inappropriate and
brought to the knowledge of Bronner Brothers will be discussed by Bronner Brothers
staff and if confirmed, the contestant accused will be disqualified.
● No nudity, grotesque, horror, cult, racial profiling attire or monsters allowed.
● Only tables and chairs will be provided at the competition’s briefing site. (Electricity will
be provided only when indicated in specific rules and electrical appliances must
be 110 volts and no more than 1500 watts.) Ceramic stoves and Marcel Irons will
not be allowed. Flat irons and curling are allowed for specified competitions. Please
check the specific competition Guidelines for items allowed in that competition.
● ALL COMPETITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL
BELONGINGS!! Bronner Brothers is not responsible for theft or lost items. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
● Absolutely no persons are allowed in the competition prep room but contestant and
model. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Otherwise points will be deducted.
● Bronner Bros. is not responsible for any injuries incurred during the competition. NO
EXCEPTIONS!!
● Bronner Bros. reserves the right to cancel any competitions with less than five
competitors. In the event of cancellation, competitors will be notified by phone and email
by August 12, 2015.
● Only one set of hands on the model entered. Only 1 stylist to perform the finished look
desired. Any coaching, outside help or outside hands are PROHIBITED. If proven
otherwise, the stylist will be disqualified and all investments forfeited.
● All extra personnel must register and purchase armband prior to entering the competition
for viewing.
● Food is not permitted in the briefing room, backstage or on the competition floor. At no
time will smoking be permitted in the Georgia World Congress Center. Coaching from
the audience will cause competitor to be penalized.
● If at any time a competitor has an issue with the results or decisions of judges it is
mandatory that it be discussed in a respectful manner. The Judges will be available after
the competition to ask questions and receive constructive critique for future competitions.
If the competitor insists on acting disrespectful, it will be at the discretion of the judge to
not allow that competitor to compete in any or all upcoming Bronner Bros. competitions.
● Models and Contestants 18 and over must sign an official Release Form at time of check
in. The competitor(s) must sign and submit the official entry application form and
required fee (If applicable). All competitors parents/guardians must be present and sign a
Bronner Brothers model’s release form when registering a contestant/competitor that is
under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. No refunds or credits of entry fees will be
issued.
For questions, please contact us at [email protected] . We will contact you within 24 hours.