The locale for the 2012 National Ice Carving Competition was recently published and it is none other than the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri. Champions of the contest will head to the Russian city of Sochi, the spot that the 2014 Winter Olympic Games is going to be hosted. The people enthusiastic about ice carving will find this a fabulous opportunity to exhibit their talents. This is actually a superb time to take a regular vacation to Branson considering the striking ice sculptures you will get to see here.
About the Competition
As stated in this PRnewswire report, the National Ice Carving Competition Championship is certainly one of the most challenging events worldwide. 3 top champs are crowned at the end of this competition and thus granted the titles of Professional Division Champion (U.S.), Speed Carving Champion, and U.S. National Champion. The championship will be held over two days in February of 2012 and the most talented ice carvers in the country are believed to make an appearance here to take part in the competition. The event has been held since 1991 and right from the year of its inception it has been a matter of great stature for ice carving enthusiasts to win this national championship. The attractive prize money of $25,000 will draw a large crowd to Branson come February.
Event Schedule
The 2 day tournament will have competitors operating in 2 divisions- the Master Division and also the Professional Division. Those who are in the Master Division will work on three blocks of ice on the first day of the event and 1 block on the second day. For the ice carvers in the Professional Division, 1 ice carving on the first day will be followed by 2 the next day. The competitors can pick various tools to develop their works of art including chisels, chainsaws, hot irons, blowtorches, knives and even drills. Each ice block is going to be measured and also weighed before the participants start working their magic on them to make sure that they each get the same fundamental materials to start. NICA judges will be reviewing the work of various participants over a pre determined set of parameters. These parameters include usage of ice, awareness of detail, technical skill and creativity. There are specific components that'll be evaluated within each parameter so the texture, effects, theme and structural technique will all be crucial. The champions are going to be identified on the basis of the aggregation of the judges' views concerning their works.
The Venue - Titanic Museum
The Titanic Museum, that is the location for the competition, is readily acknowledged as one of the main draws in Branson and with justification. This museum is full of compelling information regarding the ill fated ship and even offers some unique on- board experiences for tourists. For families with children, there is a special 'Titanic for kids' tour that enables the ship, its crew as well as its passengers come alive in an riveting way.
Accommodations in Branson
The Falls Village, a bluegreen corporation vacation home is your best option for accommodation when you head to Branson during the NICA event. The warm and friendly staff will assure that you feel perfectly at home here while the ambience and kids friendly resort design is just the thing to help make your family holiday ideal. Spread out over two acres of greenery in the Ozark mountains, the Falls Village is the best place for a truly invigorating holiday.
About the Competition
As stated in this PRnewswire report, the National Ice Carving Competition Championship is certainly one of the most challenging events worldwide. 3 top champs are crowned at the end of this competition and thus granted the titles of Professional Division Champion (U.S.), Speed Carving Champion, and U.S. National Champion. The championship will be held over two days in February of 2012 and the most talented ice carvers in the country are believed to make an appearance here to take part in the competition. The event has been held since 1991 and right from the year of its inception it has been a matter of great stature for ice carving enthusiasts to win this national championship. The attractive prize money of $25,000 will draw a large crowd to Branson come February.
Event Schedule
The 2 day tournament will have competitors operating in 2 divisions- the Master Division and also the Professional Division. Those who are in the Master Division will work on three blocks of ice on the first day of the event and 1 block on the second day. For the ice carvers in the Professional Division, 1 ice carving on the first day will be followed by 2 the next day. The competitors can pick various tools to develop their works of art including chisels, chainsaws, hot irons, blowtorches, knives and even drills. Each ice block is going to be measured and also weighed before the participants start working their magic on them to make sure that they each get the same fundamental materials to start. NICA judges will be reviewing the work of various participants over a pre determined set of parameters. These parameters include usage of ice, awareness of detail, technical skill and creativity. There are specific components that'll be evaluated within each parameter so the texture, effects, theme and structural technique will all be crucial. The champions are going to be identified on the basis of the aggregation of the judges' views concerning their works.
The Venue - Titanic Museum
The Titanic Museum, that is the location for the competition, is readily acknowledged as one of the main draws in Branson and with justification. This museum is full of compelling information regarding the ill fated ship and even offers some unique on- board experiences for tourists. For families with children, there is a special 'Titanic for kids' tour that enables the ship, its crew as well as its passengers come alive in an riveting way.
Accommodations in Branson
The Falls Village, a bluegreen corporation vacation home is your best option for accommodation when you head to Branson during the NICA event. The warm and friendly staff will assure that you feel perfectly at home here while the ambience and kids friendly resort design is just the thing to help make your family holiday ideal. Spread out over two acres of greenery in the Ozark mountains, the Falls Village is the best place for a truly invigorating holiday.
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