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1.Competitors must designate their level of experience (Novice or Veteran) when they register,
except when competing in a NON-Divisional competition. It is the responsibility of the competitor to
be sure they are registered in the correct division. If we are made aware you have designated
yourself as a novice and you are actually a veteran you will be disqualified and required to return the
trophy and any amounts of money given.
• A novice ART competitor has not competed or never won or won third or second place in any NAIL
ART competition.
• A veteran ART competitor has won first-place in any NAIL ART competition.
• A novice Extension competitor has not competed or never won or won third or second place in any
NAIL EXTENSION competition.
• A veteran Extension competitor has won first-place in any NAIL EXTENSION competition.
• A NON-Divisional competition consists of all categories Veteran and Novice competitors. No first-
place win will move anyone up a division. In any novice competition with 4 or fewer competitors, the
first-place winner is not required to move to veteran status. If you choose to you can but are not
allowed to return to a novice.

2 . Novice competitors who won first-place in a Nail Art Competition award must advance to the
veteran level of Nail Art for the next competition. You may continue to compete as a novice in any
extension competitions provided you have not won a first-place in such a competition.

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