The entry fee for the Dent Olympics is $75.00.
After Mobile Tech Expo receives your entry form and payment, Mobile Tech Expo will send you a "contestant package" containing the following items.;

1. Receipt for entry
2. Contest Information

On arrival at the Mobile Tech Expo, each contestant will draw a number that matches to a dent / ding located on a vehicle at the Mobile Tech Expo, which the contestant will repair. You will be judged on the quality of your work, not the speed of your work.

Any work that is not completed by that time will be forfeited.
Judging will be based on - but not limited to - the following;

1. Location of damage
2. Size of damage
3. Sharpness of damage

The Dent Olympics is open to all PDR Technicians in Wholesale and Retail. You may enter as often as you like.
However, each entry requires a separate entry form and $50.00 entry fee.
Included with your entry, please remember to include the following, two (2) of your Business Cards and a copy of your company Letterhead or a blank invoice showing your company name, address, phone number and so on.
You can mail your entry by U.S. Mail, Federal Express, or UPS. However, please remember the contest dates and that entries MUST BE received by December 31, 2012.
Remember, Mobile Tech Expo is not responsible for delays in transit so enter early. It is the responsibility of each entrant to comply with the stated rules, including sending in all of the materials as specified and to follow all contest rules and cut off dates.
The contest is open to all PDR Technicians in both the Wholesale and Retail markets.
All entries will be judged anonymously. Judging will be done by Independent sources and all decisions are final.

Winners will be announced on Saturday, January 21st, 2013. However, Winners are responsible for all shipping and handling charges for any awards and or prizes.
   

1. Contestants may enter twice provided they have pre registered and time
and logistics allow for it.

2. There is a $75.00 fee per dent. It is highly recommended contestants pre register for
a spot to compete. However, dents must be paid for to be guaranteed a spot. Contestants that choose to enter at the show will only be allowed to compete based on time and logistics. There is a limited amount of time contestants can work on the vehicle during the show hours and there is also a limited amount of space for dents on the vehicles...

3. Dents will be on a first come first served basis once the show has started so if you wait to register to compete at the show will be based on time permitting.

4. Dents will be randomly assigned by a numbering system that the Contestant will receive from the Expo registration desk.

5. Three vehicles will be available for contestants to work on. One contestant per side of the vehicle. All the dents will be in open areas of the doors and will be made with a golf ball on a hammer handle, or with air cannon.

6. Some tools will be available at the show, but it is highly recommended you bring your own favorites, as well as, a lighting reflection system. Most vendors will be happy to allow you to use tools for the contest.

7. All dents will be repaired inside the exhibit hall and electrical outlets will be provided for your lighting system. If using 12v, make sure you bring clamp system to plug into battery on vehicle or bring your own battery source. (vehicles will be unplugged during show hours)

8. Drilling is NOT allowed on Dent Olympic vehicles.

9. Sanding will result in disqualification. No Sanding.

10. Contestants will be allowed 45 minutes per dent. Contestants will receive a warning by one of the Olympic supervisors during the last 10 minutes to give them a heads up to hurry to get the dent flat.

11. Each dent will be judged three times, once right after dent is finished by the head judge or assistant judge, the other two times will be at the end of each day.

12. As soon as you arrive at the show and have registered for the Olympics you will draw a number at the front counter. Then after entering the show, proceed immediately to the Olympic area and sign up for your time to work the dent(s). (Time restraints require IMMEDIATE check in)

13. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time. Your allotted time will start 5 minutes after your scheduled start time, regardless if you are there or not. Late arrivals will have whatever time is still left to complete their dent.. If you miss your time slot your dent and entry fee will be forfeited!

14. Prizes will be announced at the show.

15. There will be six judges as well as Tommy Clayton, each dent is judged by 7 sets of eyes then placed in order.

16. There will be no coaching during the event! 1 warning will be given. Second time will result in disqualification! If you are good enough to enter this contest you should be good enough to finish the dent on your own! DO NOT MAKE US ENFORCE THIS RULE!

You will be judged on the quality first and if there is a tie then speed of your repair. There is a 45 minute allotment for you to complete the repair on your dent. All dents must be finished no later than 3:30pm on Saturday. Quality, speed, professionalism and prompt arrival for your scheduled time slot all play an Important part on the judges minds.

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On display will be the most complete array of new products and services that Mobile Techs, Detailers, Body & Glass Shops, Restylers, Trim Shops and Appearance Repair & Reconditioning Professionals are looking for to help their businesses grow. With the addition of "Education Day" those looking to our industry for business opportunities or those already in the industry looking to add a new product or service will now be able to educate themselves on which specialty will best serve their needs. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet their suppliers and become better informed about the products they use everyday.

For Info: Mobile Tech Expo • P.O. Box 5950 • Clearwater. Fl 33758-5950
727.531.7885 • fax 727.531.1850
or visit www.MobileTechExpo.com for Updates & to Register!