2027 Comp Team Registration

People’s Choice Participation Agreement

By selecting a designated People’s Choice Competition Space (B31–B39 or C40–C48), I understand and agree to the following:

People’s Choice spaces include water and electrical service at no additional charge and are offered at the same $350 registration fee as a primitive competition space, representing a $75 savings.

In addition, 25% of all People’s Choice ticket-sale revenue will be divided equally among the 18 participating People’s Choice teams to help offset the cost of food and supplies provided for public sampling.

In exchange for these benefits, my team agrees to participate in the CTBR People’s Choice Competition and to:

• Prepare and serve approximately 300 small food samples to People’s Choice ticket holders, including providing the food, supplies, and team personnel necessary to serve during the designated People’s Choice period. Teams may choose any food item appropriate for public sampling by both children and adults, provided it complies with all applicable food safety requirements.
• Follow all applicable food safety requirements and event rules.

People’s Choice Award

The team receiving the most People’s Choice votes will receive a $2,500 cash prize.

By selecting a People’s Choice Competition Space, I acknowledge that participation in the People’s Choice Competition is required and is a condition of receiving the discounted competition space with water and electrical service included. Teams that fail to participate or substantially comply with the People’s Choice requirements will forfeit their eligibility for the $2,500 People’s Choice Award and their share of the 25% People’s Choice ticket-sale distribution.

I have read, understand, and agree to the CTBR People’s Choice Participation Agreement.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

This Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by the Team Manager, on behalf of all parties associated with his/her team (the "Team"), in connection with participation in the Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR) event.

1. Release and Indemnification: The Team Manager, on behalf of the Team, hereby agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR), International BBQ Cookers Association (IBCA), the Cadence Bank Center (CBC), and any sponsors, affiliates, or related entities involved in the event, including, but not limited to, CTBR & CBC, its officers, directors, managers, shareholders, employees, agents, landlords, lessees, sponsors, representatives, volunteers, and affiliates (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Released Parties"). The Team expressly waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all liability, responsibility, damages, losses, claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) resulting from personal injury, accident, illness, death, and/or property loss or damage, including but not limited to theft, fire, and any form of simple, active, or passive negligence of the Released Parties.

2. Assumption of Risk: The Team acknowledges and fully understands that participation in the event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, property damage, or other potential harm. By agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement, the undersigned voluntarily assumes all such risks on behalf of the Team and agrees that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any claims or damages arising out of such risks.

3. Waiver of Legal Claims: Notwithstanding any legal remedies available, the Team expressly waives all claims against the Released Parties arising from any cause, including but not limited to:

• The actions, omissions, or negligence of the Team, its agents, employees, or anyone acting on its behalf;
• The use or display of any equipment, machinery, or other items by the Team at the event.

This waiver extends to any and all claims of liability imposed by law, including but not limited to claims based on premises liability, general negligence, or any other legal theory of recovery.

4. Compliance with Event Rules: The undersigned acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the Central Texas (CenTex) BBQ Roundup (CTBR) event. The undersigned further represents and warrants that they have the full authority to sign this Agreement and legally bind the Team to its terms.

5. Reservation and Payment Policy: Teams may reserve a spot without immediate payment. However, any reserved spot that remains unpaid for 30 days after the reservation date may be released and sold at the promoter’s discretion. Within 30 days of the event, the promoter reserves the right to sell any unpaid reserved spot at any time, regardless of when the reservation was originally made. If the event reaches capacity prior to 30 days before the event, the promoter may release and sell any unpaid reserved spot to a team that is ready to register and pay immediately.

6. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bell County, Texas.

7. Acknowledgment: By accepting these Terma and Conditions, the Team Manager affirms that they have read this Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement, fully understand its terms, and agree to be legally bound by them on behalf of the Team.