Please Print: ONE CONTESTANT PER FORM!

Name ____________________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________ Email Address __________________________

City, State & Zip ________________________________________________________________

 ______ I am NOT engaged in the quartz crystal mining business.         ______ Age

I enclose my $75 registration fee made out to: MOUNT IDA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. I fully understand that the contest involves physically strenuous work. I am in good general health, and do not have a history of heart, back or other health problems that might be aggravated by participation in this contest.  By my signature appearing at the end of this registration form, I hereby waive and release all other contestants, the sponsor, co-sponsor, and officials from all claims, actions, or rights based on tort, contract, or otherwise arising from, incurred in connection with, or aggravated by participation in this contest.  I further understand and agree that the Quartz Crystal Committee reserves the right to refund this entry fee if it shall choose, for any reason, to do so.  If I should win a prize, I will be willing to submit to a polygraph examination if, in the opinion of  the judges, circumstances should justify it.

I agree to comply with the dig rules.   ______Late Registration is $90.00 after October 1.   No refunds after October 1.

Date _______________________  Signature _________________________________________

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• Digging hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The digging dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 9, 10 & 11 2008. You must assemble each morning at the Assay Office, located at the fairgrounds, for a brief orientation.
• Keep all the crystals you dig.  The crystals turned in for judging will be returned at the conclusion of the contest.  You must do your own digging.
• Contestants are at liberty to set their own schedule within the above time frame.  Dig as many hours or as few as you like.
• Numbered sacks will be issued each day of the dig. Diggers are required to pick up sacks each morning at the fairgrounds.  Only the Dig Masters can turn sacks in at the Assay Office.  NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Diggers will not be allowed into digging areas until 9:00 a.m. Dig Masters will stop the digging at 3:00 p.m.
• Participating mines: Pending......
• Contestants may use only hand tools; shovel, hoe, pick, screwdriver, etc. and must furnish them. Crystals can be sharp - you may want to bring gloves.
• Contestant will not be allowed to practice dig in participating mines on Wednesday before the dig so the mine owners can make preparations for the dig.
• Contestant must not be engaged in the quartz crystal mining business.
• Ages 10-16 will be allowed to compete in the dig, but must have adult supervision.
• If an emergency arises and you must leave the competition, you may turn in three bags for judging.  Your Dig Master must be informed.
• If you arrive later than Thursday, officials will sign and date your sacks, to be entered with your Dig Master, on the first day you dig. If you dig, you must turn in for that day.
• Our judges know the area and the clay from each mine, and if they feel a "Ringer" (a crystal from another mine) has been placed in the contest, they will judge accordingly.  The participant will "go before" the judges.
• At the conclusion of the day's dig (3:00 p.m.) deposit your best point and your best cluster (not to exceed the 10 lbs. limit) with your Dig Master, who will bring them to the Assay Office.  The judges will assign a monetary value to your crystals and it will be posted on the tote boards.
• The decision of the judges will be final.
• In the case of a tie, the prize money will be divided and a coin toss will determine the first place trophy winner.
• Pre-registration: $75 prior to October 1.  The fee after October 1:   $90.
• No refunds after October 1.