CONTEST RULES
1. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older.
2. The competition will last five minutes.
3. The contest will use chicken shawarma sandwiches served in a traditional thin flatbread wrap. All sandwiches will be prepared to approximately the same size and weight.
4. Each completely eaten shawarma sandwich counts as one sandwich. Judges may award partial credit for the portion of the final sandwich consumed.
5. Water is permitted during the competition. No outside food or beverages are allowed.
6. Contestants may not receive outside assistance.
7. Vomiting or regurgitation during the competition will result in disqualification.
8. When the five-minute competition ends, contestants must immediately stop eating and follow the instructions of contest officials.
9. In the event of a tie for first place, a sudden-death tiebreaker may be held.
10. All decisions made by contest officials and judges are final.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & PARTICIPANT WAIVER
I understand that participating in a timed eating contest involves inherent risks, including choking, gagging, vomiting, aspiration, allergic reactions, digestive distress, illness, injury, and other potentially serious medical complications.
I voluntarily choose to participate in the Taste of Little Palestine Shawarma Eating Contest and understand that I am participating and consuming food at my own risk.
I understand that I am responsible for determining whether I am physically capable of safely participating. I agree not to participate if I have a medical condition, food allergy, swallowing difficulty or other condition that could make participation unsafe.
I agree to follow all contest rules and instructions from event officials. I understand that contest officials may stop my participation at any time if they believe continuing may create a safety concern.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I voluntarily assume the risks associated with my participation and agree to release and hold harmless Taste of Little Palestine, its organizers, affiliated organizations, sponsors, food providers, volunteers, representatives, and event personnel from claims arising from my voluntary participation, except to the extent such a release is prohibited by applicable law.
I understand that signing this document does not waive any rights that cannot legally be waived.
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, I confirm that I am at least 18 years old, have read and understand the contest rules, understand the risks associated with a timed eating competition, and voluntarily choose to participate at my own risk.
I agree to follow the directions of contest officials and to stop participating if instructed to do so immediately.