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Site Location: National Spinning Competition
National Spinning Competition
Grand Prize! a Brand New Kromski Sonota! Donated by Jean Franklin of Spin-web All contestant are to check in at the Information Booth at 2:50 pm Competitions start at 3:00 p.m. JUDGE: Shane Faerber Junior Competitions start at 3:00 p.m.
ENTRIES CLOSE: July 28, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Click here for an entry form. DIVISION 007-030 NATIONAL SPINNING COMPETITION In each task, points are awarded based 70% on length of yarn and 20% on quality and 10% on creativity, costume, artistry or attitude unless otherwise noted. Contestants may enter one, some or all classes. Awards and points will be given for each class. The Spinner accumulating the most points overall will be named National Spinning Competition Winner. In order to be named Best Spinner in America, it will be necessary to participate in most or all of the events in order to accumulate enough points. Classes contributing to the National Spinning Competition include Longest Thread, Strategic Spinning, Creative Spinning and Spinner's Triathlon. Each contestant must supply a spinning wheel or spindle and tools as noted. Although you may enter in this competition on the day of the event, we would greatly appreciate your advanced registration. Day-of registration CLOSES at 3:00 pm at the Information Desk. The junior competition will run concurrent with the adult competition. Class: 72. Warm up Spin: 3:00 pm No Charge Class to be announced on the day of the event. The purpose is to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the day’s events 73. Longest Thread 3:15 pm Contestants will be given 10 gm carded wool and spin for up to 15 minutes. Yarn will be judged for length and quality, as well as amount of fiber used.
A. Wheel spinner 74. Strategic Spinning 3:35 pm Spinners will need to determine the best weight to spin a given fiber, spin all the fiber within 15 minutes and produce the maximum yardage. Spinners are given one ounce of mystery fiber and must spin ALL fibers within 15 minutes. Contestants not finished within the allotted time will lose points based on the weight remaining unspun. Winner is determined by the maximum yardage from given fiber.
A. Wheel spinner 75. Creative Spinning 3:55 pm Each contestant will be given, at random, 3 small bags with varied fibers/color. Contestants shall have 20 minutes to design and spin a designer yarn. Hand cards, wool combs and flickers may all be used for preparation. Contestants will be asked to write a description of their yarn and suggest how it might be used. Entries will be judged by the quality of yarn spun, amount of fiber used, design interest and written description.
A. Wheel spinner 76. Spinner’s Triathelon 4:20 pm This is a three-part competition:
Task #1 - Spin for 2 minutes In each task, points are awarded based 80% on length of yarn and 20% on quality:
A. 1st place = 25 points Contestants must supply a spinning wheel or spindle. Contestants must complete all three tasks. After completing all three tasks, the contestants will be ranked according to their total accumulated points 78. Junior spinning Competition 3:15 pm This contest is for all juniors who have attempted spinning and are 16 years or younger. Each contestant must bring their own wheel or drop spindle. Carded wool will be provided. The contest will last 15 minutes, after which the singles yarn will be skeined, measured and judged. A prize ribbon will be awarded for each contestant.
A. Wheel spinner Prizes will be awarded for each of the following classes:
1. Most even yarn Awards: Ribbons through 3rd place in each class. Lambtown T-shirts to 1st place contestants in each class. After printing and completing the entry form, enclose an entry fee of $5.00 per class for adult, $3 for junior, and mail to: Lambtown National Spinning Competition c/o Dana Foss, 35o West A St., Dixon, CA 95620. Please note that no refunds will be given due to inclement weather or no-shows. Please make all checks payable to: Lambtown USA Festival
Upon acceptance of your application, you will receive an official notification, with directions and the time you will need to arrive. To enter, applications must be in by no later than July 20, 2007.
If you have any questions please contact Gabrielle Menn at (707)448-5869, or contact us by email at:
Information Affordable accommodations are available for RVs or motels.
For more information or applications, call Dana Foss at 707-678-7386 or
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