WORLD WRAP MASTERS COMPETITOR RULES
The following rules apply to all competitors participating in a FESPA World Wrap Masters (WWMS) competition. Competitors must read and understand these rules prior to taking part in the event.
1. JUDGING AND CONDUCT
FESPA WWMS events are judged impartially by at least two judges, one of whom must be an official FESPA judge. Judges will act according to their contract to clearly communicate the competition rules to all competitors during the official pre-event briefing.
a. Judges are responsible for maintaining the format, timing, and progression of the competition. They will score all competitors’ work according to the official WWMS Scoring System.
b. Competitors must listen carefully to the instructions and always follow the directions of the judges and contest officials.
c. Competitors must not engage judges or officials in idle conversation, or discuss match results, during competition rounds.
d. Judges and officials operate under a strict schedule and must be allowed to perform their duties without interruption to ensure the contest runs smoothly and on time.
e. Competitors and judges must not share any conflicts of interest. Competitors must not have personal, business, or sponsorship relationships with judges that could provide an unfair advantage. Any potential conflicts must be declared in advance to the event organiser (licensee).
2. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
Competitors must conduct themselves professionally at all times and maintain safe working practices throughout the competition.
3. ATTIRE
Competitors must wear the official World Wrap Masters t-shirt at all times while in the competition area.
4. SCORING AND PENALTIES
Any competitor who cuts the paint, causes damage, or creates a fire hazard will be penalised or disqualified.
• Cutting paint: High penalty points will be applied for each cut.
• Visible cuts: Will result in disqualification.
• Please refer to the official Cutting Template for detailed scoring information.
5. TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Competitors must use only the tools and materials provided by the organiser (FESPA, licensee, or event sponsors).
6. CHECK IN
Competitors must check in with contest officials at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match.
7. BRIEFING ATTENDANCE
Competitors must attend the official pre-competition briefing, where rules, competition format, and timings will be reviewed. Attendance is mandatory.
8. COMPETITION AREA ACCESS
Only competitors currently competing and the judges are permitted in the competition area at any time.
9. POST-ROUND PROCEDURE
Once a competition round has ended, competitors must leave the competition area but remain nearby in case judges need to contact them.
10. FINAL DECISIONS
All decisions made by the judges are final and binding.
11. COMPLAINTS AND CLAIMS
Any claims, disputes, or complaints must be directed to the official organiser or the competition MC (as designated for the event).
12. WORKSPACE MAINTENANCE
Competitors must maintain a clean, clear, and organised workspace at all times. Failure to do so will result in point deductions.
13. AMENDMENTS
FESPA reserves the right to amend or vary these rules or competition conditions at any time.
14. RULE VIOLATIONS
Failure to comply with any of the above rules may result in point deductions, disqualification, or exclusion from the competition.
15. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Competitors are fully responsible for their own health and safety, including maintaining appropriate medical and travel insurance during the event.
16. INDEMNITY
Competitors participate at their own risk. FESPA accepts no responsibility or liability for injury, loss, or death occurring
during participation in the competition.