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ULTIMATE WORLD FLAIR 2014
Date : 2014. 31st. Aug（SUN)
9:30 Meet & Greet at Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
12:00 Start of a Qualification Round
18:00 Start of a Final Round
Place : TOKYO BAY MAIHAMA HOTEL CLUB RESORT
http://www.tbm-clubresort.jp
Admission fee :
Advance Ticket 4,000 JP-YEN（with 2drinks）
Day Ticket 5,000 JP-YEN（with 2drinks）
Organizer :
All Nippon Flair Bartenders' Association
Sponsors :
OIMATSU BREWING
SUNTORY HOLDINGSq
UNION FOODS Co
BACARDI JAPAN
ASAHI BREWERIES
BIRDY by YOKOYAMA KOGYO Co
NARANJA Inc
DIAGEO KIRIN COMPANY, Ltd
Entry fee : 15,000 JP-YEN
INCLUDE ■ One Competition T-Shirt
■ Three WFA GRAND SLAM stickers
NOTICE
IF Competitor will be registered before 15th July.
We will provide accommodations for free.
(Just for competitors from overseas)
for 3days and 2nights (30th,31at,1st)
PRIZE :
Champion 300,000 JP-YEN
2nd 150,000 JP-YEN
3rd 100,000 JP-YEN
4th 50,000 JP-YEN
5th 30,000 JP-YEN
6th 20,000 JP-YEN
7~10th 10,000 JP-YEN
Best Cocktail award (Qualification,Final) 10,000 JP-YEN
Registration :
GENERAL RULES :
■WORKING ＆ EXHIBITION FLAIR
Each bartender will have FOUR MINUTES to make TWO
DRINKS on Qualification Round
Each bartender will have SIX MINUTES to make TWO
DRINKS on Final round
The drinks have to be made in the following order
1. Working Flair Drink
2. Exhibition Flair Drink
DRINK RECIPES :
Working Flair drink (Qualification & Final)
Please make your ANFA-TINI cocktail with
1. “RED BEAR ENERGY” 3/4oz
2. “FINLANDIA VODKA” 3/4oz
3. PAINNAPL JUICE 2oz
And Shake with “BIRDY 3 PIECE SHAKER”
Method : Shake with “BIRDY SHAKER”
Glass : Libbey Vina Martini（237ml #7512）FREE
Working flair bottles must be set to at least half full.
Bartenders may only use SPILL-STOP #285-50 pour
spouts in the making of this drink.
Exhibition Flair drink (Qualification & Final)
Please make your original cocktail with
1. “BACARDI SUPERIOR”
2. “MALIBU”
3. “RIEN” (Japanese Pear Liqueur)
4. BARTENDER’S CHOICE
Garnish : FREE
Straw : FREE
Cocktail Napkin : FREE
Method : FREE
Glass : FREE (Organizer will provide glasses below)
Exhibition flair bottle must be set in at least 15ml (1/2oz)
Bartenders can use ANY KIND of pour spouts in the
making of this drink.
Glass.
-Libbey American Collins（414ml #15244）
-Libbey Highball（266ml #15236）
-Libbey Vina Martini（237ml #7512）
Bottles.
1. “RED BEAR ENERGY”
2. “FINLANDIA VODKA”
3. “BACARDI SUPERIOR”
4. “MALIBU”
5. “RIEN”
■ Organiser will provide these bottles TWO BOTTLES
EACH at RIGHT BEFORE YOUR PERFORMANCE.
then DON’T put any TAPES and STICKERS on it.
■ If you want to use more than TWO BOTTLES, please bring
your own sponsor bottles, but that have to be used with
their ORIGINAL BRAND LABELS INTACT.
■ NO BOTTLE will be available for PRACTICE.
■ Competitors have to prepare ALL INGREDIENTS and
BOTTLES except these sponsor bottles.
Others.
■ SPILL-STOP #285-50 pour spouts ■ Plastic pourer
■ Ice Scoop ■ Straw ■ beverage napkin
■ BIRDY 3 PIECE SHAKER
FLAIR RULES :
All bottle have to be used with REAL ALCOHOL or JUICE in it. Don’t
put WATER in it.
It is not allowed to use sticky Liquid like a syrup for this
competition.
Competitors have to remove the all label of BARTENDER’S CHOICE
BOTTLES, then you can put your TEAM STICKER or WFA GRAND
SLAM STICKER, and some TAPE as mentioned below. No competing
brands label to the sponsors may be used.
!
■ Any strips of tape on the NECK PART
■ Two strips of tape on the BODY PART
■ One Sticker on the BODY PART
No fire tricks will be allowed.
Competitors have to use sponsor bottle at least 10% of own
routine. Judges will make up the total of “Sponsor bottle using
time” then if it’s less than 10%, they will get deducted.
Top 10 competitors from qualifying round will go to the Final round.
Competitors can perform at designated areas only
Music must be in CD Audio format and in its own case, properly
labeled with your name and track number. It is recommended that
you bring more than one copy in case it is damaged or not readable.
Don’t use MP3 format for your music.
Organizers and event staff are not responsible for damaged or
unreadable music
If your music is not readable, we can pick any music. then
competitors have to perform with that music.
Judges will inspect bottles before your performance, and make sure
they are filled to the proper levels. If bottles are not at correct
levels, competitors will be required to fill them.
Competitors can set up anyway they want on the bar.
Competitors will be given TWO MINUTES to set everything right
before their performance. If it takes more than that, you may get
deducted.
DRINK RECIPE of your own cocktails is required of all competitors,
and that will be checked by judges
VENUE :
Imperial Hall
at TOKYO BAY MAIHAMA HOTEL CLUB RESORT
Practice room for competitors “SHINJU” (7mx30m)
CAUTION
All competitors can practice in this room with GLASS BOTTLES.
But strictly DO NOT put ANY LIQUID in the bottle.
WFA SCORING SYSTEM
Flair (200 points - 50 points per sub section)
The flair section will stay the same. The explanations have changed slightly
to make it more understandable for competitors to be able to score the most
points and to help move flair in the right direction.
Variety ? 50
This is NOT just about the variety of sequences you perform during your
routine. But the different variety of moves you are producing. Judges will also
take into consideration different throws, grabs and catches. Using different
techniques, turning, spinning, snatching, bumps, taps, rolls, nests, reverse
grabs and catches etc. Varying speeds and plenty of different moves.
Someone performing lots of sequences with the same technique won’t score
as high as someone performing less sequences with lots of different
techniques. Snatching every move for example is not using variety.
Creativity ? 50
Creating new moves obviously has a big role to play here, but also making a
creative routine as a whole will help you score more points. Coming up with a
new routine each competition and performing new tricks, and not just
upgraded moves, will help you score even more
Difficulty ? 50
Being difficult is important to help move flair forward, but how to score here
is the key. More objects doesn’t necessarily mean more difficulty. Linking one
move directly with another is more difficult than having one big move and
several “linking” moves then another big move. More objects in the air
doesn’t necessarily mean more difficult either. think more about the grabs
and catches. Using a nest catch all the time is easier than snatching,
grabbing or catching to a pour.
Smoothness ? 50
Being smooth is important to show you flair to a crowd. Judges will be
looking for how seamless your routine is. Do you stop and start too much.
Dance around on stage to “waste” time. Are you readjusting your shakers too
much. Do you have to readjust yourself between moves. A good smooth
routine, should flow nicely all towards making your drinks.
Entertainment (100 points - 50 points per sub section)
This has been changed to just two sub sections. It was clear that
Composure and Balance were overlapping into other categories and
therefore were not needed. Now with just two categories everysections
is worth the same amount of points and less sections overlap with one
another in thescoring system.
Showmanship - 50
This is quite a general category. Showmanship is how you work with the
crowd. The presentation ofyourself and your routine. Stopping for
applause or recognition from the crowd. Flair is a form ofentertainment,
and that is what the judges want to see. Interacting with the crowd and
the people watching you. This doesn’t mean you have to wear a batman
costume. A smile in the right place can make all the difference!
Choreography ? 50
This is about your music and Composure. Routines have got to such a
point, that they are fine tuned to the final straw going in the drink.
Judges want to see you working with the music, as well as using the
stage and moving with your routine to make it more entertaining. A
well-choreographed routinewill help you score highly.
Tasting (total 50 points) ?
Appearance 10
The chosen glassware and general visual appearance of a cocktail and
garnish affect its appeal and points will be awarded accordingly.
Aroma 10
The intensity and variety of flavours of the cocktail should be appealing
and entice the drinker.
Taste 20
A perfectly balanced cocktail is divine. Is the drink too sour, too sweet or
is it superbly balanced? How long is the aftertaste? Can you feel all the
ingredients and how the different tastes play with each other?
Originality/creativity 10
Competitors must prepare original cocktail and points should be
awarded for innovative methods or/and ingredients and distinctive
recipe.
Deductions
Drop
Drops have dominated the results in competitions recently, and it is
important that sometimes a competitor may have more drops, but a
much superior flair technique or show. Now drops will be counted as
follows
0 - 3 drops -2 points
4 - 8 drops -3 points
9 + drops -4 points
Example:
If the bartender had 9 drops in total, the deductions would work out as
follows: 3x2=6
5 x 3 = 15 1x4=4 Total -25
Spill -1
From now on ALL spills will be marked, no matter how big or small or
how it occurs. Unless it is a spill from two separate bottles or if the spill
breaks up. Then two spills will be marked
Break -10
A break anywhere will still be counted as a break. This includes if you
throw off bottles to your bar back, they collide and they break. This is
YOUR fault. Not the fault of the bar back.
Miscellaneous -5
This section is for those moments when a bartender does something
which is “wrong” such as scooping ice with a glass. Something which
the judges don’t expect but still deserves a deduction for. This is also for
any specifications you miss during the making of your cocktail.
Missing Drink -40
Having a glass with ice on the bar top and no liquid, after time is up, is
a missing drink. If there is some liquid in the glass (not including melted
ice) then the bartender will be deducted for all the other specifications
they missed on that drink. If you are still pouring your drink when time
is up, it is a missing drink.
Sponsor flair ? 50
A judge will start a stopwatch as soon as the bartender picks up the
sponsor bottle. As soon as the bartender let’s go of the bottle or drops
it, the timer will stop. When the bottle is used again the timer will start
again. We suggest making sure that bartenders plan more than 10% to
ensure they don’t get deducted here because of drops or other mistakes
that can occur.
WFA COMPETITOR CODE OF CONDUCT
As a competitor in any WFA Grand Slam competition you are required to
behave with respect and decorum throughout the entirety of the
competition. Sponsors pay a lot of money to give us the opportunity to
have these great events all over the world, so let’s treat them with
respect so that they will want to repeat the competition the next year
Dress Code
During the competition you are required to dress accordingly to what is
expected of you. In some cases you will have to wear the t-shirt
provided by the sponsor on stage. In this case, make sure that it is
clean and ironed and not all messy when on go on stage with it. If you
require another t-shirt ask the organising staff to provide you with one
You should treat the stage like you would any bar. So no open toe
shoes, like flip flops or sandals, but trainers or shoes is fine.
You are NOT allowed to wear shorts on stage. Even if it is an outside
competition in the sun They look messy and unprofessional
Please make sure your trousers are clean and tidy and not covered in
rips and tears.
In some cases you may want to wear a costume. This is fine, but
nothing vulgar.
No nudity of any kind is allowed during your performance.
If the organiser, judge or sponsors are not happy with the way you have
presented yourself you will be asked to change, incur a major deduction
or get disqualified from the competition.
Behaviour
Competitions can be stressful times and everyone wants to do their
best, but remember everyone is in the same boat so remember to treat
everyone with respect.
The competition staffs are there to help you at the competition. If you
are rude or arrogant towards them, you may face disqualification
Any rudeness or disrespect towards other competitors can face
disqualification. This can be at anytime throughout the competition, in
the practice area, on stage or whatever.
Try and help out other competitors whenever you can. It is always
recommended to bring your own equipment, so if you are not willing to
lend that out, explain politely to your fellow competitor to ask the
organisational staff to help them out
The judges have a difficult decision and are always willing to answer
your questions after a competition, but any rudeness or disrespect
towards them will face disqualification in the next Grand Slam
competition
Announcements
This is a big moment for everyone, whether it is announcing the finalists
or the overall winners. Everyone is nervous and everyone wants to win.
If you are not happy with your placement, DO NOT walks off stage in a
huff. Collect your prize and wait for the all clear to get off the stage
once all announcements are done. Failure to do so can result in
disqualification or being banned from the next grand slam comp.
When it comes to announcements please wear either the competition tshirt
or your sponsor or representation’s attire. We do not want to see
you in your shirt ready for a night out.
Bottles to be used
As we have mentioned before the sponsor pay a lot of money to put on
these competitions so they want to see their bottles used at
competitions as much as possible. Anyone thought to be blatantly
disregarding the sponsors bottles will be disqualified from the comp or
incur a major deduction
Music
This will always be down to the organiser as to when they want your
music. Please make sure it is clearly labelled and is only on ONE CD
After the competition
Once the competition is over you have the chance to chat with the
judges and discuss your scores on how you can improve for the next
comp.
Any discrepancies’ in the scores should be put in writing to the World
Flair Association, sent to info@worldflairassociation.com by the
individual who is not happy.
The World Flair Association will try and solve any problems with scores
or results in any way they can.
Overall
Any competitor not respecting the rules of the competition, the judges,
fellow competitors or the sponsors can face disqualification from the
competition or be banned from the next Grand Slam competitionrum
