COMPETITION RULES
Official rules and regulations for all competitions
BBQ COOK OFF RULES
GENERAL RULES
- Teams must consist of 1-4 members, all present during check-in
- Entry fee must be paid in full before competition begins
- All team members must be 18+ or accompanied by adult guardian
- Teams are responsible for their own equipment, tables, and utensils
- Cooking area must be kept clean and organized at all times
- No pre-cooking or preparation before official 6:00 AM start time
- All meat must be purchased from approved vendors (list provided)
- No alcohol consumption during official cooking hours (6 AM - 9 AM)
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Teams must provide their own smokers, grills, and cooking equipment
- Only wood, charcoal, or wood pellet smokers allowed
- No gas or electric cooking devices permitted for competition
- Thermometers and temperature monitoring devices are allowed
- Each team must have a fire extinguisher at their station
- Propane tanks must be properly secured and inspected
- Generators allowed but must be turned off during quiet hours (10 PM - 6 AM)
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Entries judged on appearance, taste, and tenderness
- Each category scored on a 9-point scale (6=average, 9=excellent)
- Blind judging - no team identification on entries
- Entries must be submitted in official KCBS turn-in boxes
- Minimum 6 portions required per entry
- No garnishes, decorations, or sauces allowed on entries
- Late submissions will be automatically disqualified
- Judges' decisions are final and cannot be appealed
TURN-IN TIMES (STRICTLY ENFORCED)
- Chicken: Saturday 5:00 PM
- Ribs: Saturday 6:00 PM
- Brisket: Sunday 8:00 AM
- Wild Card: Sunday 9:00 AM
SKEET SHOOTING RULES
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
- All participants must attend mandatory safety briefing
- Eye and ear protection required at all times on range
- No alcohol consumption before or during shooting activities
- All firearms must be registered and inspected at check-in
- Range safety officers' commands must be followed immediately
- Muzzle control strictly enforced - violations result in disqualification
- No handling of firearms outside designated areas
- Participants under 18 must have adult supervision
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
- 12, 20, 28 gauge, and .410 bore shotguns allowed
- Semi-automatic and over/under shotguns permitted
- Maximum 2 shots per target
- Shot sizes 7.5, 8, 8.5, or 9 only
- 12 gauge: Maximum 1-1/8 oz shot load
- 20 gauge: Maximum 1 oz shot load
- No reloaded ammunition allowed in competition
- Equipment rental available for $75/day (includes gun, ammo, safety gear)
COMPETITION FORMAT
- Qualification round: 25 targets per shooter
- Semi-finals: Top 16 shooters advance
- Finals: Top 4 shooters compete for championship
- Team competition: 3-person teams, combined scores
- Shooters divided into skill divisions based on experience
- Ties broken by shoot-off using sudden death format
- Weather delays may result in shortened competition
SCORING AND DIVISIONS
- Expert Division: Professional and competitive shooters
- Advanced Division: Experienced recreational shooters
- Intermediate Division: Regular practice, some competition experience
- Beginner Division: New to skeet shooting
- Each hit target scores 1 point
- Maximum possible score: 25 points
- Division placement based on self-reported experience level
GENERAL EVENT RULES
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR
- Respectful behavior expected from all participants and spectators
- No fighting, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct
- Excessive profanity or inappropriate behavior may result in removal
- Disputes should be reported to event officials immediately
- Participants represent the sport - act accordingly
- Children must be supervised by adults at all times
REGISTRATION AND FEES
- Registration deadline: October 1, 2025 or when capacity reached
- Entry fees must be paid in full before competition begins
- Cancellations before September 15: 50% refund
- No refunds for cancellations after September 15
- Registration transfers allowed with $25 processing fee
- Check-in required by 11:00 AM on Friday
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
- All participants compete at their own risk
- Event organizers not responsible for injuries or property damage
- Participants must sign liability waiver before competing
- Medical personnel on-site during all competition hours
- Emergency procedures posted at all competition areas
WEATHER AND CANCELLATION
- Event proceeds rain or shine unless dangerous conditions exist
- Severe weather may result in delays or schedule changes
- Event cancellation due to weather: partial refund policy applies
- Participants responsible for monitoring weather updates
- Indoor shelter areas available during inclement weather