The rules below apply to the competitions being held at the British and are subject to change at any time, please refer below for the latest and most up to date list. If in doubt about any of the rules or if you need clarification on weather something applies, please reach out to the team and ask for clarification.
5 Minute Competition
- 5 minutes to create your design.
- Only latex balloons are allowed.
- Pens/Markers are allowed.
- All work on the design has to be done within the 5 minutes. This includes inflating balloons, artwork, double stuffing balloons, distortion etc. Nothing can be prepared beforehand.
- Bring your own balloons, spare balloons in case of any pops, pump, cutters, and markers.
- Write your badge number on the balloon within the 5 minutes.
- If you go over 5 minutes you will be disqualified.
30 Minute Competition
- 30 minutes to create your design.
- Any balloons are allowed.
- Pens/Markers are allowed.
- Stickers/lights/non balloon embellishments are allowed.
- All work on the design has to be done within the 30 minutes. This includes inflating balloons, artwork, double stuffing balloons, distortion, cutting and manipulation etc. None of the balloons can be prepared beforehand.
- Bring your balloons, spare balloons in case of any pops, pump, cutters, and markers.
- Write your badge number on the balloon within the 30 minutes.
- Your design must be fully completed within the 30-minute competition time and must be free-standing on the table at the end. Small table-top stands are allowed this year, but they must fit within your designated working area. These stands will not be considered part of your competition piece, will not be judged, and may only be used to support the display of your sculpture.
- If you go over 30 minutes you will be disqualified.
Iron Man Competition
- 30 minutes to create your design.
- You do not need to make Iron Man during this competition.
- Only the balloons provided to you are allowed.
- EVERY balloon has to be used! doesn’t have to be the entire balloon, could be used as a scrap for example.
- EVERY balloon has to be inflated! At least puff or partial.
- If a balloon pops it must be replaced, hold up your hand and someone will replace it for you.
- Balloons must NOT be used just as a string or to tie things together.
- Pens/Markers are allowed.
- Stickers/lights/non balloon embellishments are not allowed.
- All work on the design has to be done within the 30 minutes. This includes inflating balloons, artwork, double stuffing balloons, distortion etc. Nothing can be prepared beforehand.
- Bring your own pump, cutters, and markers.
- If needed you will be asked to prove every balloon has been inflated and used.
- Write your badge number on the balloon within the 30 minutes.
- If you go over 30 minutes you will be disqualified.
This code of behaviour was last updated 13:46 on 26 February 2025.