P.O. Box 2805 Grand Cayman KY1 - 1112, Cayman Islands
Tel: 345 - 949 - 7121 Fax: 345 - 949 - 7604
Email: [email protected]
www.caymancarnival.com
CAYMAN CARNIVAL BATABANO ADULT PARADE
RULES AND GUIDELINES 2015
A. GENERAL REGISTRATION
1. No band or individual will be allowed to participate in the Batabano Adult Parade without
formal registration with the Cayman Carnival Batabano (“CCB”) organization. All bands must
register using the CCB Registration Form and pay the appropriate registration fee by the
deadline date - Tuesday 31 March, 2015.Band leaders or their representatives must also
sign the CCB Agreement Form to be fully registered.
2. Costumes formerly used in the Batabano Adult Parade may be used again, but are not eligible
for judging.
3. Please note that following Cayman Carnival Batabano Adult Parade 2015, only a t – shirt
section
that is part of a larger costumed band may participate in future parades. In the interest of
enhancing the parade, t –shirt only bands will be discontinued.
4. Kings, queens and individuals must be registered in order to be judged. In the event that there
are less than three (3) registrations in each category, no judging will occur.
5. The different categories for the size of bands are as follows:
Small (less than 150)
Medium (151 to 350)
Large (more than 350)
Business (lawfully registered company)
B.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
1. The vehicle registration number of all vehicles that will be used by the bands in the parade must be
given to the CCB Committee by Thursday 23 April, 2015.Only non-alcoholic branded vehicles are
permitted to take part in the Parade.
2. Each of these vehicles will be given an official Batabano permit which must be clearly displayed
during the parade.
3. The number and kinds of vehicle permitted with a registered band are as follows:
Small band
…………... 2 refreshment trucks and 1 music truck
Medium band …………… 2 refreshment trucks and 2 music trucks
Large band
…………… 2 refreshment trucks and 2 music trucks
Business band …………… 2 refreshment trucks and 2 music trucks
4. It is the responsibility of all band leaders to ensure that the vehicles being used in the parade are
properly licensed and the drivers of these vehicles are themselves duly licensed.
C. SPONSORS AND LOGOS
1. Sponsors’ names/logos can be displayed on t –shirts, registered vehicles, banners and
placards of any size.
2. Sponsors’ names/logos associated with alcohol beverages, alcohol products or suppliers of
alcohol are restricted to a size no larger than 18 sq. ft.
3. Feather flags displaying sponsors’ names/logos, associated with alcohol beverages, alcohol
products or suppliers of alcohol can be no larger than 10 ft. by 2 ft.
4. No band is allowed to display any signs/logos associated with political affiliations within the
parade.
D. MARSHALLS
1. All registered bands are required to have a Head Marshall and other marshalls. The role of the
marshall is to assist with the control of their band, ensuring that the parade rules are not
violated. The minimum number of marshalls required are as follows:
Small band ………………..1 Head marshall and 4 other marshalls
Medium band …………. 1 Head marshall and 6 other marshalls
Large band ……………… 1 Head marshall and 10 other marshall
2. All band marshalls must wear a t-shirt that identifies them as such.
3. There is a Mandatory meeting that all Head marshallsmust attend on Thursday 26 April at the
Sky Lounge at 7:00pm.
E. PARADE LINE UP
1. The parade line up will be determined at a Mandatory briefing for band
leaders/representatives/head marshalls to be held at the Sky Lounge on Thursday 26 March, 2015 at
7:00pm.
2. All registered parade vehicles must be assembled at the starting point of the parade by 12 noonon
the day of the parade for a 1 pm start. Vehicles arriving after this time may lose their position and will
be placed at the rear of the parade or not be allowed to participate at all.
3. All bands are required to have a main banner at the head of the band that clearly identifies their
group. Banners are also required for the different band sections.
F.
PARADE RULES and CONDUCT
1. All masqueraders must be 18 years and over in order to participate in the Adult parade. It
is the responsibility of the band leader/Head Marshall to ensure that no persons under
the age of 18 years are participating in the Adult Parade.
2. Mud or paint “mas”, and the spraying of any form of liquid on spectators is not allowed.
Anyone in violation of this rule will be requested to leave the band by a marshall or the
police.
3. Public defacement of property, example graffiti, paint, mud is strictly forbidden. Anyone in
violation of this rule will be requested to leave the band by a marshall or the police.
4. The public display of alcohol will not be tolerated. Band leaders/marshalls are to ensure
that cups, bottles etc are provided. Individuals in violation of this rule will be requested to
leave the band by any marshall or police.
5. Band members are required to refrain from improper conduct and public indecency.
6. For the general safety of masqueraders and spectators, band leaders and masqueraders
must comply with any instructions given by official marshalls or the police.
7. The RCIP is the final authority and have the right to remove/arrest anyone in violation of
the above rules.
NB. The CCB Committee reserves the right to deduct points or disqualify any band if any of its
members violate any of the above rules.
G. JUDGING
Judges Scoring Categories
Categories
Portrayal of costumes
Visual Impact
Creativity/Originality
Clarity of theme
Description
How well the masqueraders
execute the presentation of the
costumes
First impressions. Costumes
attract your attention. Overall
Impression.
Innovative and new. Use of fabric
and material.
How well the theme is reflected
in the design of the costume
Points
20 points
20 points
25 points
20 points
Sequence of sections
Banner Impact
How well the sequencing of the
sections contributes to the flow
of the band.
Reflects the theme portrayed. All
pertinent information is
displayed.
Total
10 points
5 points
100 points
First, second and third places are awarded on the above points only.
Spirit of Batabano is a separate award and these points are notto be added to establish 1st. , 2nd. or 3rd. place.
Spirit of Batabano
Reflection of fun and enjoyment
by the masqueraders as expected
at a Carnival event.
100 points
Please note the following.
● Costumes used in previous Batabano parades are not eligible for judging.
H. COMPETITION PRIZES
1.
Bands
1st. …….. CI$2,000
2nd. …….. CI$1,500
3rd. …….. CI$1,000
2.
Kings/Queens
Best King Costume ……….CI$500
Best Female Costume ……. CI$500
NB. There must be 3 or more registeredcompetitors for judging to occur.
3.
Individuals
Best Male Individual …….CI$300
Best Female Individual ……..CI$300
NB. There must be 3 or more registered competitors for judging to occur.
4.
Spirit of Batabano
Engraved trophy
I. JUDGING STATIONS
1st. judging station
West Bay Road in front of Lone Star restaurant.
2nd. judging station
West Bay Road in front of XQ’s restaurant.
3rd. judging station
Harbour Drive in front of the Flagship Stores.
NB. The CCB Committee reserves the right to change the location of the judging stations before the actual day of
the parade. All bands will be notified of any changes.
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P.O. Box 2805 Grand Cayman KY1 - 1112, Cayman Islands
Tel: 345 - 949 - 7121
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 345 - 949 - 7604
www.caymancarnival.com
BATABANO ADULT PARADE 2015
CCB REGISTRATION FORM
1. NAME OF MAS BAND:
__________________________________________________________
2. THEME OF MAS BAND: __________________________________________________________
3. TYPE OF MAS BAND:
COSTUMED
4. SIZE OF MAS BAND:
SMALL (less than 150)
BUSINESS
T SHIRT
MEDIUM
(151 - 350)
LARGE (
more than 350)
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME: __________________________________________________
Email: _________________________
Work : _________________ Mobile: ____________
6. NO. OF SECTIONS: __________
7. NAME OF SECTIONS:
1. ____________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ____________________________________
6. ___________________________________
8. NAME OF KING: _______________________________________________________________
9. NAME OF QUEEN: ______________________________________________________________
10. NAME OF FEMALE INDIVIDUAL: ___________________________________________________
11. NAME OF MALE INDIVIDUAL: _____________________________________________________
12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BAND:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
I acknowledge that I have read the Rules and Regulations of Batabano Adult Parade 2015 and note that any violation of these may lead to the disqualification of my band. I further
acknowledge that upon entry into a Cayman Carnival Batabano event, our group is assuming all risk of injury resulting from, or in connection with actions taking place within the venue. I,
for myself and anyone participating in our group, waive, release and agree to fully indemnify BATABANO (CAYMAN) LIMITED, its officers, directors and agents and all event sponsors and
their representatives, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of our participation in this activity even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the
parts of the persons or entities named in this waiver.
___________________________________
____________________________________
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Signature
Print Name
Date
Registration fee:
Individual
Small Band
Medium Band
$50
$200
$350
Amount Paid: CI$____________________________
Large Band
$500
Business
$300
CCB AGREEMENT FORM
I, ____________________________________________________________________________,
Band Leader
for______________________________________________________________________ (“my
band”) have read all the RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BATABANO ADULT PARADE 2015 (“the
Rules”) and sign below as agreement to all the terms, stipulations and obligations set out in the
Rules.
I agree to be held responsible should any member of my band behave/act contrary to the Rules
and understand that this may result in points deduction, disqualification or disbarment from
any future Cayman Carnival Batabano events.
I understand that the CCB Committee reserves the right to disqualify my band, if any of the
rules are violated.
___________________________________________
_________________________
Band Leader
Date
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P.O. Box 2805 Grand Cayman KY1 - 1112, Cayman Islands
Tel: 345 - 949 - 7121
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 345 - 949 - 7604
www.caymancarnival.com