The fiddler must lead at all times. Accompanists may not play melody or close harmony. Contestants will be judged on up to a total of five minutes of playing. We recommend that the fiddler limit playing time to two times through each of the three selected tunes. In case of an accident s uch as a broken string, only the tune being played at the time of the accident may be replayed.
Contestants are responsible for being backstage and ready to play when their number is called.
In the championship round, in case of a tie there will be a one tune playoff . The judges decision will be final. There must be a minimum of 3 competitors registered in a division for it to take place. At the time of registration, each contestant will draw a number to determine order of appearance.