2012 Dent Olympic Rules

1. Contestants may enter twice provided they have pre registered and time

and logistics allow for it.
2. There is a $50.00 fee per dent. It is highly recommended contestants pre register for

a spot to compete. However, dents must be paid for to be guaranteed a

spot. Contestants that choose to enter at the show will only be allowed to compete

based on time and logistics. There is a limited amount of time contestants can work

on the vehicle during the show hours and there is also a limited amount of space for

dents on the vehicles..
3. Dents will be on a first come first served basis once the show has started so if you

wait to register to compete at the show will be based on time permitting.
4. Dents will be randomly assigned by a numbering system that the Contestant will

receive from the Expo registration desk.
5 . Three vehicles will be available for contestants to work on. One contestant per side of

the vehicle. All the dents will be in open areas of the doors and will be made with a

golf ball on a hammer handle, or with air cannon.
6 . Some tools will be available at the show, but it is highly recommended you bring

your own favorites, as well as, a lighting reflection system. Most vendors will be

happy to allow you to use tools for the contest.
7 . All dents will be repaired inside the exhibit hall and electrical outlets will be provided

for your lighting system. If using 12v, make sure you bring clamp system to plug into

battery on vehicle or bring your own battery source. (vehicles will be unplugged

during show hours)

8. Drilling is NOT allowed on Dent Olympic vehicles.
9. Sanding will result in disqualification. No Sanding
10. Contestants will be allowed 45 minutes per dent. Contestants will receive a warning

by one of the Olympic supervisors during the last 10 minutes to give them a heads up

to hurry to get the dent flat.
11. Each dent will be judged three times, once right after dent is finished by the
head judge or assistant judge, the other two times will be at the end of each day.
12. As soon as you arrive at the show and have registered for the Olympics you will draw

a number at the front counter. Then after entering the show, proceed immediately to

the Olympic area and sign up for your time to work the dent(s). (Time restraints require

IMMEDIATE check in)
13. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time. Your allotted time will start 5

minutes after your scheduled start time, regardless if you are there or not. Late

arrivals will have whatever time is still left to complete their dent.. If you miss your

time slot your dent and entry fee will be forfeited!
14. Prizes will be announced at the show.
15. There will be six judges as well as Tommy Clayton, each dent is judged by 7 sets of

eyes then placed in order.
16. There will be no coaching during the event! 1 warning will be given. Second time

will result in disqualification! If you are good enough to enter this contest you should

be good enough to finish the dent on your own! DO NOT MAKE US ENFORCE

THIS RULE!

You will be judged on the quality first and if there is a tie then speed of your repair. There is a 45 minute allotment for you to complete the repair on your dent. All dents must be finished no later than 3:30pm on Saturday. Quality, speed, professionalism and prompt arrival for your scheduled time slot all play an Important part on the judges minds. Good luck and enjoy the show.