OFFICIAL RULES

MERRY & BRIGHT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RULES

1. The contest is open to SCHOA members. (Contestants do need to be a SCHOA member)

2. Registration takes place between Nov. 21 Through Dec. 12.

3.  *The Small But Sparkly category is for our smaller Garden Homes and Apartment Properties.  Gemini and Patio Duplexes and Single-Family Homes will be included in all other categories.  All properties will be included in the Whoville category.

4. Contest displays must be visible from the curbside.

5. Amateurs Only – No Professional Lighting.

6. Residents may win only one category per contest year.

7. Judging will take place on Dec. 18 and lights must be on from 6pm – 9pm.

8. Official judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

9. Community will choose people choice winners. One vote per person.

10. Community voting will take place from Dec. 18 – Dec. 29.

11. Displays are to be available for viewing from 6pm – 9pm Dec. 15 through Jan. 1.

12. Out of respect for your neighbors, audio effects should be turned down after 9pm.

13. Please remember this is a family event. Please be sensitive to others and keep in mind there may be children visiting and in the audience.

14. All entries will be judged on originality, creativity, artistic and overall effect, craftsmanship and how the display relates to the holidays. No adult themed displays will be permitted.

15. Judges’ and Community decisions are final.

16. Contest participants agree that photographs submitted or taken by SCHOA of their decorated homes can be used by SCHOA for press or marketing purposes.

17. Names, addresses and photos of the winners will be made public and used for promotional purposes on SCHOA’s website and social media platforms. Press release will also be sent to the Independent Newspaper.

18. Entries not abiding by the rules shall be removed by SCHOA.

19. SCHOA in its sole discretion, reserves the right to not accept entries and/or disqualify any participant for failing to comply with the Official Rules of the contest and may result in an entrant’s disqualification and/or forfeiture of any prize or prizes.

20. Winner(s) assumes all liability for any injuries or damages caused or claimed to be caused by his or her participation in the contest and/or the acceptance and/or use of any prize, and release the Sun City Home Owners Association from any such liability.