May 27	Sand Blast! 5:30 pm at NW Natural, 220 NW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
May 29	DUE: Liability Waiver for Practice Site to Bethany 503-238-4445 fax or bethany@powerfulpuppetry.org
June 2	Hands on Sand 5:30 pm at Con-way on 21st Ave between Quimby and Raleigh at 2050 NW Raleigh. Lynette Jelinek, Event Manager, will be present if you wish to submit your Liability Waiver at that time.
June 6	Hands on Sand 10:30 am at Con-way. Lynette Jelinek, Event Manager, will be present if you wish to submit your Liability Waiver at that time.
June 3 - July 16	Practice Site open! See schedule below under Event Preparation.
June 8	DUE: Corporate logo (JPEG or GIF only), Corporate Statment, and Media Spot to bethany@powerfulpuppetry.org
June 15	DUE: T-shirt sizes on your online registration
June 29 **Note change in date	DUE: Team Design to Kids on the Block: 503-238-4445 fax or bethany@powerfulpuppetry.org with a copy of the Team Design Form
July 17	Building Day!

Suggested Materials (Please clearly label ALL tools) Only human powered tools are allowed (Exception - cordless drills for form assembly)

• Sketches and clay model of your design

• Recommend one shovel for every two team members

• Recommend one rake for every three team members 1 or 2 pounders (or wacker or tamper) Maximum 1 bucket per team member Wheelbarrow to transport sand, rolling garbage can to safely store shovels, rakes etc.

• Carts and wagons take up a great deal of space and are not recommended for interior plots due to space Form supplies Sculpting Tools-various trowels, brushes, kitchen utensils

• Remember - water is the only legal binder for the sculpture

• One prop may be used to enhance design, not to support the finished sculpture No color or other additive may be added to the sand

Day of Event Agenda and Event Guideline Specifics

Have a question? Need additional information? You have a team of experts to help you! Click here to find the person you need

Find out which sponsor is paired with which architecture firm! Team Pairings list

We encourage you to use many sources when brainstorming themes and design ideas for your sculptures. Coloring books, How to Draw books, Toys, etc. Several sand-sculpting books and websites are also available for strategies, building techniques, etc. A couple of specific resources are listed here. Rookie teams may borrow a copy of The Art of Sandcastling, please call Bethany at (503) 736-3200 if interested.

The Art of Sandcastling, Ted Siebert - abebook.com

• sandcastlecentral.com

• sandscapes.com

Practice Site Schedule

Please only sign up for TWO practice shifts. After all teams have signed up, then additional shifts may be chosen. There are no "private" or "closed" practice shifts (For private practices, each team must find their own location and sand). Teams may sign up for any of the 3 shifts.

Contact Bethany to schedule a practice shift at least five days in advance. (503) 736-3200 or bethany@powerfulpuppetry.org.

• Sand Sculpture Process

• Steps to Successful Sculptures

• Click here for an example of a completed wood form

Teams are judged on three categories, on a scale from 1 to 5 points in each. Judging panel may include sand masters, architects, graphic designers, artists and local celebrities. Official judging begins at 4 p.m., however judges may begin looking at sculptures and talking with teams about designs before 4 p.m

Complete Judging Criteria

Tips and Tools When you register for Yoshida's Sand in the City, you will have a personal web site created for you. The password you create when registering will allow you to go in and make changes to your web page. To enter your site, click on the "Enter my Headquarters" link, and enter your login and password information.

Use your webpage to:

• Email donation requests to friends and family

• Personalize your webpage with photos we provide

• Track your fundraising results

More on Fundraising with Sand in the City

View a map of participants designated sand building areas within Pioneer Courthouse Square