1)    Each contestant must play two (2) tunes appropriate for the category entered.
2)    Each contestant may have a maximum of two (2) accompanists.
3)    Each contestant should remember that popular crowd-pleasing tunes may not be in their best interest.
4)    Medley style tunes are not acceptable.
5)    No electrical instruments allowed.
6)    Singing is not permitted.
7)    In case of a broken string, the contestant may replay.
8)    In case of major tuning changes, the contestant may replay the selection.
9)    In case of a tie or extremely close score, the judges may reserve the right to request a playoff.
10)    Use of Scruggs tuners may not be to the contestant’s best interest.

1)    Intonation – Tuning and tonal qualities
2)    Timing – Accurate and consistent rhythm
3)    Difficulty – Complexity of selections
4)    Technique – Dexterity in performance
5)    Selection – Choice of tunes appropriate to category

A committee of acknowledged experts will judge all categories of the contest.
Decisions of the judges will be final.