The <strong>Austrian Flair Combat</strong> flair bartending competition will be held on Sunday, April 13th and Monday, April 14th at the <strong>Package Club</strong> in Graz, Austria.  This event is meant as a fun competition for both the competitors and those in attendance.<br>
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Registration and Meet and Greet will be held at <a href="http://www.niteflight.at/" target="_blank">NiteFlight Lounge</a> Saturday Night at 7:00pm.<br />
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Qualifying will be held at:<br />
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PACKAGE CLUB/BAR<br />
Am Engelsdorfgrund 4, 8041 GRAZ, Austria <br />
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We start at 7pm Sunday, April 13. <br />
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The host hotel can be found here: <a href="http://www.weitzer.com/daniel/" target="_blank">http://www.weitzer.com/daniel/</a> <br />
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<strong>***UPDATED</strong>: NO "Confetti bombs" or similar devices that create a huge mess will be allowed.  The Venue had requested that we DO NOT have these types of devices as they are extremely difficult to clean up after.<br />
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Each competing bartender will perform one exhibition flair round with 2 drinks. The <strong>Austrian Flair Combat</strong> is a Level 4 event on the 2008 FBA Pro WORLD Tour.<br>
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<strong>JUDGES</strong><br>
<strong>Jim Allison</strong> (FBA Master Certified Judge, FBA President)<br>
<strong>Mike McLean</strong> (FBA Master Certified Judge, FBA VP, Flairco, Inc.)<br>
<strong>Robin Weiss</strong> (FBA Certified Judge, FBA Board of Directors)<br>
<strong>Martin Schlamberger</strong> (Event Organizer)<br>


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Qualifying rounds will be 4 minutes and Finals will be 6 minutes.<br>
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Entry Fee to this competition will be $150.00 USD<br>
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All 10 finalists will receive a trophy<br>
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	<strong>BAR LAYOUT - FLAIRCO BAR</strong><br>
	<img src="/shared/images/flairco_bar.jpg" alt="" border="0"><br>
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	Competitors may re-arrange the bar anyway they like.  We recommend that you keep the top bar as clear as possible to allow the judges and audience the best view possible of your flair.  Sometimes objects placed on the top of the bar can block the view of you and your show.
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<strong>Prizes</strong><br>
1st place $8,000.00 USD Trophy<br>
2nd place $4,000.00 USD Trophy<br>
3rd place $3,000.00 USD Trophy<br>
4th place $1,500.00 USD Trophy<br>
5th place $1,000.00 USD Trophy<br>
6th place $500.00 USD Trophy<br>
7th place $500.00 USD Trophy<br>
8th place $300.00 USD Trophy<br>
9th place $300.00 USD Trophy<br>
10th place $300.00 USD Trophy<br>
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<table class="Table_DrinkList" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="6" width="95%" align="center" border="1">
	<tr>
		<th style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #336699" colspan="2">Drinks:</th>
	</tr>
	
	<tr>
		<td valign="top">
			<strong>DRINK #1</strong><br />
			Bacardi 1.25 oz<br />
            <em>Competitor Choice Liquor *</em> 0.5 oz<br />
            <em>Competitor Choice Juice **</em><br />
            Splash Grenadine ***<br>		
		</td>
		<td valign="top">
			Any Glass<br>
			Any Straw<br>
			Any Garnish<br>
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	</tr>
	
	<tr>
		<td valign="top">
			<strong>DRINK #2</strong><br/>
			Bacardi 1.25 oz<br />
            <em>Competitor Choice Liquor *</em> 0.5 oz<br />
            <em>Competitor Choice Juice **</em><br />
            Splash Sour Mix ***<br />
		</td>
		<td valign="top">
			Any Glass<br>
            Any Straw<br />
			Any Garnish<br>
		</td>
	</tr>
</table>
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* For the COMPETITOR'S CHOICE LIQUOR, competitors may use any bottle they choose as long as the bottles are clear or slightly tinted glass and ALL branding must be removed from the bottle.  Branding consists of any paint and/or labels that are on the bottle. Some bottles may contain logos that are molded into the glass. These logos are fine as long as they are clear and are not noticeable from a distance. Slightly tinted glass means the bottles can still be easily seen through.  Bottles may not be dark glass, thus difficult to see through (i.e. Hiram Walker brown colored bottles are not acceptable).<br />
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Competitors will also be allowed to put three (3) strips (no more than 1 inch per strip in width) of tape around the upper portion of the neck of the bottle. This limit is in place to keep clean appearances of the show as requested by the sponsors. Bottles may not be altered in any other way. (no paint, no extra tape, no other substances). <br />
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Competitors are allowed to add FBA Pro Tour or FBA stickers to the bottle if they wish. Stickers will be available at the event. The Pro Tour stickers are white with a Red & Blue logo and are 4 inches x 4 inches. The FBA stickers are either white with a black logo or white with a red and blue logo, and they are 3 inches x 3 inches. The Pro Tour sticker must be centered on one side of the body of the bottle and the FBA sticker must be centered on the opposite side of the body of the bottle. <br />
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** For the COMPETITOR'S CHOICE JUICE, competitors may use OJ, Cranberry, or Pineapple.  They must be in either a Store-n-Pour, Piazza Speed Bottle, or Finest Call Bottle.<br />
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*** For the Grenadine and Sour mix we recommend Finest Call Mixes.  While do not have them as a sponsor yet, we are working on it.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong><br>
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	Competitors must read the rules in full before asking questions. If you have any questions please post them in the <a href="/members/forum/forum.cfm?FID=69">Austrian Flair Combat Forum</a>.
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	Violation of any rule may result in disqualification from the competition.
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	Any acts that display low integrity, poor taste or disrespect for the competition, sponsors or the host facility are subject to disqualification.
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	You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this competition.
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	All expenses for travel, hotel, and food are the responsibility of the competitors.
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	The entry fee for this competition is $150.00 USD. To have your scores tracked and posted in the FBA Pro Tour standings you must be an active FBA member in good standing. You may join or renew your membership at the event. Annual membership fee starts as low as $25.00 USD.
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		You must email Mike McLean at <a href="mailto:mike@flairco.com">mike@flairco.com</a> if you wish to compete
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	Competitors will have four (4) minutes in the qualifying round and six (6) minutes in the final round to prepare two (2) cocktails.  Both cocktails will use the Exhibition Flair setup. Competitors can make the drinks in any order or combination they want.
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	After the allotted time for the round is over, the music will stop and judging for technical elements will be over.
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	Bottles that are used for props or for balancing may be empty or have a cap. These bottles may not be used to flair with, or the judges will take this into account in their scoring. 
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	Competitors will also be allowed to put three (3) strips (no more than 1 inch per strip in width) of tape around the upper portion of the neck of the competitor bottles. This limit is in place to keep clean appearances of the show as requested by the sponsors. Bottles may not be altered in any other way. (no paint, no extra tape, no other substances).
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	All pour spouts must be free flowing, unaltered, unrestricted, not knocked down or modified in any way.  One (1) of the strips of tape mentioned above can be used to secure the pour spouts in place.
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	Exhibition Flair Setup will use bottles set to at least 1/2 oz of liquid with any free flowing pour spout.
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	Juices for the specialty drink can be in Store-N-Pours, Piazza Speed Bottles or Finest Call bottles.
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	Competition organizers will have a supply of empty sponsor bottles, however competitors may provide their own bottles if they wish. Bottles the competitors provide must be product specific to the drinks they are making with the original sponsor brand labels intact.
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	The use of fire is not permitted and will result in automatic disqualification.
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	For warm-up, the competitors are assigned a special area. Any flairing outside of designated area will result in disqualification.
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	Music must be in CD AUDIO format, NOT MP3!  It should be in its own case, properly labeled with the competitor's name and track number. The CD must be ready to play as the DJ will not do any mixing at all.  It is recommended that you bring more than one copy with you in case it is damaged or not readable. Event staff are not responsible for damaged or unreadable music. Each competitor must have their own CD.
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	All competitors must attend the meeting on Saturday night to review the rules and register for the competition. If you are not able to attend this meeting you must contact Martin Schlamberger at <a href="mailto:martin@flairschool.at">martin@flairschool.at</a> before hand or you will be disqualified.
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	The event organizers reserve the right to inspect any or all competition equipment before and/or after a competitor performs.
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	All finished drinks must be placed on the bar top before the end of the routine.
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	Organizers are not responsible for any injury or traumas received by the competitor during performance.
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	Organizers are not responsible for any loss of personal belongings of the competitor.
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		All extra or competitor choice ingredients, mixes, garnishes, glassware or tools are the responsibility of the competitor. 
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	All bottles used must be product specific. 
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<strong>JUDGING CRITERIA (500 points)</strong><br>
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<strong>Difficulty - 100 points:</strong>
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    <li><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Difficulty">Difficulty</a> 100 points</li>
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<strong>Flow of routine - 100 points:</strong>
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    <li><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Smoothness">Smoothness</a> 50 points</li>
    <li><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Technical Execution">Technical Execution</a> 50 points</li>
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<strong>Creative Flair - 100 points:</strong>
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    <li><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Variety">Variety</a> 50 points</li>
    <li><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Originality">Originality</a> 50 points</li>    
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<strong><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Showmanship">Showmanship</a> 100 points:</strong>
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   	<li>Presence, Composure, Confidence</li>
    <li>Choreography, Costumes, Charisma</li>
    <li>Music Interaction</li>
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<strong><a href="scoring_criteria.cfm#Overall">Overall Performance &amp; Entertainment</a> 100 points:</strong>
<ul style="margin-top: 5px;">
    <li>Overall Performance</li>
    <li>Entertainment</li>
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<strong>FLAIR ROUND PENALTIES:</strong><br>
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THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC DEDUCTIONS FOR DROPS OR SPILLS! However the judges will be watching!<br />
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<strong>1 Points:</strong>
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    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Spill">Spills of liquor, juice</a></li>
    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Drop">Drops</a></li>
</ul>
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<strong>5 Points:</strong>
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<!---     <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Over/Under pour">Over or under pours</a> </li> --->
    <!--- <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Break">Break</a> </li> --->
    <li>Drink not placed on bar top</li>
<!---     <li>Unintentional <a href="definitions.cfm#Empty Bottle Flair">Empty Bottle Flair</a>* (<em>see below)</em> </li>
    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Missing/Improper Garnish">Missing or improper garnish</a>, straw, or <a href="definitions.cfm#Ingredient">ingredient</a> </li> --->
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<strong>10 Points:</strong>
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<!---	<li><a href="definitions.cfm#Improper Technique/Procedure">Improper procedure</a> </li>
	<li><a href="definitions.cfm#Unsanitary Procedure">Unsanitary procedure</a></li>
     <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Direct Break">Direct Break</a> </li>	 
    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Incomplete Drink">Incomplete drink</a> </li>
    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Wrong Drink">Wrong drink</a> </li>--->
    <li>For each Sponsor liquor not getting put into the drink</li>
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<strong>20 Points:</strong>
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    <li><a href="definitions.cfm#Un-servable Drink">Un-servable Drink</a> </li>
 <!---    <li>Intentional <a href="definitions.cfm#Empty Bottle Flair">Empty Bottle Flair</a>* (<em>see below)</em> </li> --->
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*EMPTY BOTTLE FLAIR - Judges will be looking for excessive flair with empty bottles.  While there is no specific deduction, the judges will be watching.<br>
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Dropped or spilled drinks may be remade before the time runs out. The remaking of drinks should also include some form of flair, be it a tin spin or a simple garnish toss.<br>
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