Objectives of Europa Cup

The contest serves as a comparison in skills, craftsmanship and creativity

between florists originating from different countries. It also enables the
professionals to get to know various trends in floristry and moreover, it is an
important source of innovation in floral design. The contest further aims at
increasing the florists image and promoting flower consumption and flower gifts.

SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
A. Participants
A.1. Admission
One or more florists from each country is allowed to take part in the
contest. Competitors pay an entrance fee to FLOWERS WORLD PIC.
There is entrance fee 500 Euro per participant.
All enrolment fees will be billed by Flowers World PIC INTERNATIONAL

CUP .

A.2. Enrolment
At least 1 month before the competition the possibility to pre-register a
competitor is announced by the organising association. This is done by e-mail and
or regular mail to the competitor, as well being published in all relevant media.
Only applicants who have been pre-registered can be sure of finally being
accepted as competitor. Pre-registrations are only valid upon acceptance of the
connected preregistration fee. This pre-registration fee will be deducted from the
enrolment fee.
If participants withdraw from taking part in the competition they will get a refund
of 50% of the enrolment fee, if the withdrawal is duly communicated to the
organisers 1 month before the competition at the latest. In the case of withdrawal
later than 1 month before the competition no refund is given.
Enrolment for this competition should be done by filling in all data and completing
the enrolment form which has been sent by the organization and returning this
form to the organization at 5 August 2016. At the latest, enrolment forms
received after this date shall not be taken into account. For sake of publicity all
competitors are requested to enclose or send separately, but no later than 5
August 2016. a curriculum vitae, a short biography and a pass photo (colour
picture
300dpi, preferably in digital JPG or TIFF format, 9 x 13cm for printing purpose) to
the Flowers World PIC INTERNATIONAL CUP

For sake of speedy communication competitors are requested to supply a

regularly used e-mail address for themselves or someone else capable of passing
on all information at all times.

A.3. Helper / Assistant

The participants are allowed to bring along one assistant to help them during the
time available for preparatory work. In the event of emergency or injury,
assistants can be changed only once during the competition. Assistants must be
able to speak and understand (basic) English. Assistants are only allowed to do
preparatory work or any other work related to the competition during those
periods meant for preparations as indicated in the time table. At least 5 minutes
before the start of any part of the actual competition (the completion of a task by
the participant) the assistants must have left the working area / the stage.
Assistants are not allowed near the competition area during the actual
competition periods.
The assistants are not allowed to assist in any form during the actual competition
periods. Neither may they give instructions or comment from the audience.
During the actual competition periods (making of the tasks) any contact between
competitor and assistant is strictly forbidden. Also the use of mobile phones or
any other means of communication is strictly forbidden from 5 minutes before the
start of a task until the finish of that task.
If these regulations are disregarded, penalty points can be given as to the task
involved. Alternatively the assistant can be expelled for the whole time the
competition takes place. Competitors can be disqualified in case of gross offence.
In all cases the Technical Committee will decide.

A.4. Communication language

The official language for all communications and the regulations is Russian and
English. Flowers World PIC INTERNATIONAL CUP and / or the Organizing
Committee do not take any responsibility or liability for translation mistakes or
misinterpretations made by competitors, assistants, hosts and translators.
Participants cannot lodge an appeal with reference to a translation of the
regulations or other written information.
No formal translators will be on site during the event. The Surprise Item
instructions will be presented in pictures as well as /or a short text in English.
Competitors are reminded that assistants should be able to speak basic English,
and be able to translate where possible. The available hosts / hostesses (see
A.6.), can assist with communication problems, where possible.
A.5. Hotel
Competitors as well as assistants will be lodged in Ever Solar So Joo.
https://www.google.pt/maps/place/Ever+Sao+Joao+da+Madeira+Business+Hotel/
@40.894588,-8.4876287,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!
1s0xd2381fd94fe4b9d:0x9c5e0b50c88071b3!8m2!3d40.894584!4d-8.48544?
hl=pt-PT
They all are not far away the place.
If the assistant can be lodged in a double room with the competitor there will be
no hotel charges on his account. If participants require an extra room for their
assistant, or wish to make any other changes they have to communicate this

before 5 August 2016. Costs of extra expenses caused by any changes are on the
competitors own account.
Hotel as indicated will be paid by the participants. Travelling expenses must be
paid by the participants as well as Lunches and dinners. No further expenses will
be paid by the organizer.
In case of arrival by airplane the transfer to the hotel will be organized by each
competitor and his team. Each competitor is responsible for informing the
Organizing Committee about the arrival dates, time, etc.

A.6. Publicity
It is understood that, by entering the competition, competitors agree to their
work being reported in pictures, audio or / and printed mediums and that all
rights will remain with the organizer. Publicity by the competitors, either for their
own firm or for industrial products, flowers or plants that are being used, is not
allowed during the competition.

B. Competition
B.1. Venue of the competition
Travel to the competition places from the hotel will be realized by
participants . More details about competition places / facilities (including
contact information, the layout of the various competition / exhibition areas, map
with route description, etc.) will be sent individually by e-mail to every competitor
timely.
No pets are allowed in the competition, preparation area, or in the hotel!

B.2. Timetable
The program of the competition will be laid down in a detailed time-table which
will be send out to every competitor at his/her home-address (e-mail). The
timetable gives the exact preparation times as well as competition times. Start
and ending of the competition period for each task will be clearly announced by
competition organizer by a start/stop gong. The competitor shall only start to
work on the task after this announcement of the competition period beginning
and immediately stop his/her work after the announcement of the competition
period ending. Competitors should adhere to the indicated terms exactly.
Competitors will be penalized for not adhering to the schedule and timetable.

B.3. Delivery of materials

The delivery of the materials of the competitors to the competition site must take
place on the 5h of August 2016 between 15:00 and 19:00 oclock only. For those
competitors wishing to arrive earlier than 5th August 2016 15:00 oclock, there is
no access to the competition / exhibition area. All floral materials should be
requested one month before the sponsoring company Flormania (See contact us
Sponsors). Vehicles will have a designated parking area for unloading and all
materials must be transported from this place into the Venue to the storage area.
It is not allowed to bring any material during the event into the contest area;
offence will result in penalty points for the competitor concerned.
Cooled storage is not available in the competition / exhibition area.
The supply of the materials indicated on the lists has to be checked and possible
missing materials reported to the organizers immediately. Exact times
when the candidates can see the materials are indicated in the timetable.
All materials should remain at the actual place of each competition task. It is
strictly forbidden to take any materials (of your own or given by the organisers) to
the hotel room. The TC is allowed to check bags, cases, trunks etc. of competitors
and assistants upon their arrival to the venue, or at any time during the event.

B.4. Preparations
This is only the general information about preparations; each task will have its
own detailed description.
Times for preparatory work are indicated in the time-table.
During preparation times, the competitor and his/her assistant may prepare and
condition the flowers and plants, for instance cleaning, removing leaves from the
stem or cutting off a short piece of the stem, further to carry out those
preparations, that are indicated in the task descriptions. If a task description
allows the making of frameworks, constructions, bases etc. for support of the
floral arrangements, this also includes the fixing of floral foam and/or tubes (a
small and narrow container of glass or synthetic material like a test-tube) with
water on these supports. For these supports it is in general not allowed to use any
alive* floral material (requiring or not requiring life support) with the exception of
cut off branches* and seeds*. Branches must not bear leaves, fruits, berries,
flowers.
The final piece must not be more than one third pre-constructed; at least twothirds of the piece must be added during the competition (whether this is
additional twigs/base or flower material).
Parts of the work (like supports) prepared by the competitor before the contest,
may never visually dominate in the final version of the contest work. In all contest
works, alive floral material shall in the end visually dominate the final result.
In case of doubt the Technical Committee should be consulted.
*Definition of alive: alive is a characteristic of organisms which undergo
metabolism, maintain homeostasis, possess a capacity to grow, to respond to
stimuli and to propagate themselves. *Definition of branch: a woody structural
member connected to but not part of the central trunk of a tree, or sometimes a
shrub.
*Definition of a seed: a seed is a small embryonic plant enclosed in a covering
called the seed coat. It is produced by plants in the process of reproduction. It
can be naked or enclosed by for instance a fruit or a capsule.

B.5. Working place / facilities

Each competition area is 3m x 4m and is 3 m high. No sidewalls!!! Each area is
very spacious. Same size areas will be assigned to each competitor.

Electric energy outlet of 220 V will be provided for all competitors in venue. Power
supply will be available at the venue.
(the energy is 220 volts 16 Amp, link for: Electrical sockets )

B.6. Pieces of work /tasks

These specific regulations contain a separate chapter which describes the pieces
of work, which the competitor will have to make. Unless explicitly indicated
otherwise, competitors must provide all their own materials (flowers, plants,
accessories, containers etc.) as well as their own tools.
Artificial flowers, silk flowers and comparable products may not be used. It is also
not allowed to use alive or preserved animals (of whatever kind) or parts of them
like fur, bones etc.
It is not allowed in any way to use electricity in the floral arrangements, except
when made use of regular (alkaline and such) batteries.
Important point of attention is the water supply: with respect to the exhibition
the following 3 days the water supply has to be maximally ensured!!!

B.7. Insurance
The insurance of the competitors' materials or tools is the responsibility of each
competitor. The organizer will not be liable for any loss or damage to such
materials.

B.8. Dress
Competitors are requested to dress according to the actual situation they are
working in, like audience being present or not. They dress according to the
venue / audience or in accordance with the specific instructions whilst they are
working on stage (if applicable). Its allowed to have any publicity on the dress
(sponsors, country, etc).

B.9. Display of the work

Competitors are responsible for cleaning their own area after the competition.
Sponsors information is allowed to be presented after the competition. They are
not allowed to be larger than A4 size.

B.10. End and breaking down of the displayed

work
Competitors are not allowed to retain their own work or pieces of their work or
supports (most of it is supplied by Organization Committee). Removal of materials
is strictly forbidden!

C. Task descriptions
Task 1 Bridal bouquet Costa da Prata (Silver coast)
Date and time

See Schedule

Time to complete

60 minutes

Theme

Wedding in Costa da Prata (Silver coast)

Type of work

Bridal bouquet. Free floral bouquet.

Description

This work should express the beauty of Portugalian coast. It should be

done with flowers, constructions cant dominate in the design.

Shape/size

Free size. The bouquet must be possible to present on stage by model.

Execution

All living materials life must be not less than 24 hours.

Preparation

Construction can be made at home and bring in final version or made at

place. But it cant dominate in design. During the preparation time,
participants are allowed to make a frame, construction, etc. to install the
flowers.

Materials

The competitor order and buy flowers himself/herself. From partner of

Cup competitors can order with discount.

Place

of

work This task will be executed in the place designated for the final. It should

/Exhibitions
judging

/Place

of be presented on stage by one person.

Task 2 Model decoration (Carnival Tuesday)

Date and time

See. Schedule

Time to complete

90 minutes

Theme

Carnival Tuesday

Type of work

Decoration of the model

Description

This work- decoration or dress or hat or mask

Requirements

Design should be be possible to show on stage by model which is wear it.

.

Shape/size

Free size.

Execution

The estimated lifetime of the designs and materials-2 days.

Preparation

During the preparation time, participants are allowed to make a frame,

frame, framework, etc. to install the design. Construction is allowed to be
done at home. Home preparation should be from 2 none living materials.
For construction can be used glass, metal, wire, wood, plastic. 60 minutes
will be given for preparation before task start.

Materials

All materials are provided by the participants themselves.

Job
The composition will be created in the space provided. The work will be
location/venue/place of evaluated in a place designated for the final.
judging

Task 3 Plant attangement surprise Park of Peneda Gers.

Date and time

See. Schedule

Time to complete

120 minutes

Theme

Park of Peneda Gers

Type of work

Plant arrangement

Description

Plant arrangement, which must be live outside 3 months

Requirements
Shape/size
Execution

Lifetime of plant arrangement - 3 months outside

Preparation

60 minutes will be given for preparation before task start

Materials

The organizers will provide plants and all necessary materials.

Place
of
work Competitors will work outside.
/Exhibitions /Place of
judging

Task 4 - Bouquet surprise

Date and time

See. Schedule

Time to complete

45 minutes

Theme

Type of work

Spiral bouquet

Description
Requirements
Shape/size
Execution

Preparation
Materials

All materials are provided by the organizers

Job
location/venue/place of
judging

Task 5 - Whole surprise

Date and time

See Schedule

Time to complete
Theme
Type of work
Description
Requirements
Shape/size
Execution
Preparation
Materials
Place
of
work
/Exhibitions /Place of
judging

First round of questions until 10 of May, 2016.

Questions must be received by e-mail, answers will be
sent to all competitors.