World Finals

Finale taking place in a physical location.

Contestants:

The first two contestants of the Continental stages of each Division (Pro and Hobbyist) will compete in the World Finals.

The contestants (5 for each Division) will be hosted as guests and at the expense of the organization.

The organization will also cover the cost of any travel by airplane and or train/bus from the airport/station closer to the contestants’ residence.

The cost of the ride from the contestant’s home to the airport/station is, however, to be paid by the contestant.

Any journey made by a contestant with their own means from their residence to the location of the World Finals and back will not be reimbursed.

All local transportation for the planned activities in the location of the World Finals will be organized by and at the expense of the organization.

Contestants will be lodged in single rooms in a three stars hotel (or higher). Any accompanying person will benefit from special prices.

Indicative schedule (the Academy will send the definitive schedule directly to the finalists).

DAY 1

Participants of the Hobbyist and Pro Division will have to register at the Academy Point by 3 p.m.

5 p.m. – meeting with the organizers and the Jury. Introductory brief to the World Finals

8 p.m. – dinner

DAY 2

8-9 a.m. Hobbyist Warm Up: time to get to know and try out the available equipment

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 1st stage of the Hobbyist Finale

11 a.m. – Press Conference with the Pro Division Finalists

1 p.m. - Lunch

3 – 7 p.m. 2nd stage of the Hobbyist Finale

3 – 5 p.m. – sightseeing tour for the Pro contestants and possible meeting with the sponsors

8 p.m. – gala dinner and prize giving ceremony

DAY 3

8-9 a.m. Pro Warm Up: time to get to know and try out the available equipment

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 1st stage of the Pro Finale

9 a.m. – sightseeing tour for the Hobbyist contestants and possible meeting with the sponsors

1 p.m. – lunch

3 – 7 p.m. 2nd stage of the Pro Finale

8 p.m. – dinner

DAY 4*

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – final stages of the Pro Finale and winner announcement

1 p.m. – lunch and prize giving ceremony

3 p.m. – departure of all contestants

*The Academy may decide to shorten the event to two or three days.

Said decision will be made known before the end of the continental stage.

*The Academy may decide to shorten the event to two or three days.
Said decision will be made known before the end of the continental stage.

Rules of Participation to the World Finals:

CLOTHING

Every contestant will be able to use their own clothing, provided it does not have visible trademarks.

Contestants will also need to wear the official apron of the event, which will be provided by the organizers.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

All equipment and materials needed to carry out the requested activities are provided by the organization and / or by the sponsors. A Warm Up stage will take place before each finale, so that finalists can get to know and test the equipment.

LANGUAGE

The world finals will be hosted in English. Should a contestant have difficulties with the English language, they will have to inform the organizers in advance, so that an interpretation service can be prepared beforehand.

REQUESTED ACTIVITIES

The finale consists in creating several projects and in some skill tests (use of equipment, speed of execution, employment of particular techniques, etc.)

The nature and way of execution of the tests will be made known during the finals.

Each test may result in the elimination of one or more contestants until the final stage between the two best finalists.

JURY

Each single task will be judged by the Jury of the Academy. The Jury will be formed by at least three professionals of the Hobby and Craft sector. Any decision and evaluation from the Jury is uncensurable.

The Jury will watch over the tests and the creation of projects, as well as the appropriate behaviour of the finalists.

The Jury may also decide, if necessary, to impose penalties or disqualify a contestant.

The Academy reserves the right to use other voting methods, such as for instance public vote.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTESTANTS

Finalists are required to take part in all the planned activities, including meals, press conferences and any meetings with sponsors and fans, and any interviews.

Finalists are required to be available for signing certificates, diplomas and other supports to be dedicated to the event’s contributors.

Finalists will also have to be available for the activities planned for the whole length of the World Finals.

REPECHAGE

Should one or more qualified contestants be unable to take part in the World Finals, there will be a repechage based on the Continental Rankings of belonging.

Shouldn’t the contestant be unavailable because of reasons of force majeure, they will be disqualified for a year from all competitions organized by the Academy.

In case of last minute impossibility of the contestant who qualified by means of the repechage to reach to location of the World Finals, there will be no substitution of the vacant position.

PROPERTY OF WORKS

All works created by the contestants during the World Finals will be property of the Academy. The Academy may then use them permanently for activities of the Academy itself, with the only obligation to always give credit to the autor of the work used.