Tipi competitions...are there any???

tipis · 05-02-2005, 10:41 AM

Where are there any tipi competitions...anymore?
There use to be many back in the 1970 to late 1980s....but do not seem to see much around now.

tipis · 05-03-2005, 10:10 AM

Jr and adult..think you are talking dance...not tipi comp.
I am asking tipi competition...where are they and what are the rules or guidelines for the competition?

waleli7 · 05-03-2005, 12:14 PM

yes we have divisions....we have some youngsters who like to build thier own mini models of the big tipis...therefore we created them a division of thier own.....It looks real cool to have the smaller versions mixed in with the full size Tipis...It also encourages and trains our youngsters in the art....

tipis · 05-03-2005, 08:58 PM

Explain more of what you are talking about....You said 5$ for junior and did not give on money for adult...how do you judge? and where and when is this....? Never heard of this type Competition before..../???? do you have a flier for this dance?

waleli7 · 05-03-2005, 11:30 PM

We have a group of judges chosen from the group attending our event....And in the past have had a ballot system....
Adults pay $25 entry fee....And can earn a $100 dollar prize for best tipi.....I haven't been on the judging group myself so I just have a glimmering of what's judged....But rest assured these rules are similar to the ones put in place at other competitions.....

The junior division was implemented becase of the youngsters in our tribe and the local scouting groups wanting to get in on the competition....We simply wanted to encourage our youngsters to work on an art that seems to be diminishing.. It's always great to see how these young ones come up with ways to build these smaller versions of the tipis....

Yes, we have a flier and press release for this event...you can email me privately...I don't know how to attach in this forum....this is the first time I've been on a chat list....I usually avoid them....

tipis · 05-04-2005, 10:47 AM

I Have tried emailing you off line and you do not respond...so here is my email address

tipisholley@yahoo.com

What other competitions does your group base their judging on?
I am courious because I find this very interesting.
It adds to the knowledge I have on modern tipi camping.

**SingingDeer** · 07-10-2005, 07:35 PM

hmmm.... maybe they were having a tipi competition in Vantage when I saw the tipis there.... I know I've been there a couple different years when they were set up.... all decorated and everything.... got pics somewhere too.... I was just passing through at the time so I couldn't stay and find out what was happening.

tipis · 07-10-2005, 09:23 PM

?????where is Vantage and what dance is this??????

**SingingDeer** · 07-10-2005, 09:29 PM

Ceentral Washington... Not sure if they had a powwow there at the time, I was jsut passing thru.... several years ago.... haven't been able to afford to go back over there... it's one of my fav places in WA

tipis · 07-11-2005, 11:52 AM

Well, then I am still looking for places that have tipi competition. And it looks like with the price of gas, that fewer tipis will be going to events.

WhoMe · 07-13-2005, 05:16 PM

Tipis,

I went to one in Germany awhile back. It was sponsored by an Indian enthusiast group that set up a 3-day tipi encampment.

There is also a yearly tipi contest at McMurray College in Texas. My dad judges that one.

tipis · 07-13-2005, 08:41 PM

Can you tell us more about that one and how he judges the tipis???

WhoMe · 07-14-2005, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tipis

Can you tell us more about that one and how he judges the tipis???

This is second hand info:

Each tipi is tribal specific. He looks at the construction of the tipi to see that the construction fits the tribe. Some of the things he said he looks for are:

1. The starting poles - three or 4 pole?
2. The layering of poles - Comanche, Crow and Lakota are distinct on the placement of the poles.
3. Placement of the fireplace.
4. The canvas construction - perfectly round or long in the back. Why?
5. Tipi flaps - Shape and size. Do they match with the tribe and size of the tipi.

These are some of the general topics he covers. Again this is all from memory.

tipis · 07-14-2005, 02:51 PM

Interesting on the European...and when and where exactly is the one your dad does???McMurray College in Texas??? Is this a dance or ....

05-02-2005, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Tipi competitions...are there any??? Where are there any tipi competitions...anymore? There use to be many back in the 1970 to late 1980s....but do not seem to see much around now.

05-03-2005, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
waleli7 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albertville, Al Posts: 2	Tipis yes we have divisions....we have some youngsters who like to build thier own mini models of the big tipis...therefore we created them a division of thier own.....It looks real cool to have the smaller versions mixed in with the full size Tipis...It also encourages and trains our youngsters in the art....

05-03-2005, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
waleli7 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Albertville, Al Posts: 2	Tipis We have a group of judges chosen from the group attending our event....And in the past have had a ballot system.... Adults pay $25 entry fee....And can earn a $100 dollar prize for best tipi.....I haven't been on the judging group myself so I just have a glimmering of what's judged....But rest assured these rules are similar to the ones put in place at other competitions..... The junior division was implemented becase of the youngsters in our tribe and the local scouting groups wanting to get in on the competition....We simply wanted to encourage our youngsters to work on an art that seems to be diminishing.. It's always great to see how these young ones come up with ways to build these smaller versions of the tipis.... Yes, we have a flier and press release for this event...you can email me privately...I don't know how to attach in this forum....this is the first time I've been on a chat list....I usually avoid them....

07-10-2005, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
SingingDeer ~~~ Jedi Color Guard ~~~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,603	hmmm.... maybe they were having a tipi competition in Vantage when I saw the tipis there.... I know I've been there a couple different years when they were set up.... all decorated and everything.... got pics somewhere too.... I was just passing through at the time so I couldn't stay and find out what was happening. __________________ "Liberty is the one thing you can't have unless you give it to others." ~ Wm A White "We could learn a lot from a box of crayons: some sharp, some pretty, some dull, some have weird names, & all different colors, but they have to learn to live in the same box." ~ Anon

07-10-2005, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
SingingDeer ~~~ Jedi Color Guard ~~~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 13,603	Ceentral Washington... Not sure if they had a powwow there at the time, I was jsut passing thru.... several years ago.... haven't been able to afford to go back over there... it's one of my fav places in WA __________________ "Liberty is the one thing you can't have unless you give it to others." ~ Wm A White "We could learn a lot from a box of crayons: some sharp, some pretty, some dull, some have weird names, & all different colors, but they have to learn to live in the same box." ~ Anon

05-03-2005, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Jr and adult..think you are talking dance...not tipi comp. I am asking tipi competition...where are they and what are the rules or guidelines for the competition?

05-03-2005, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Explain more of what you are talking about....You said 5$ for junior and did not give on money for adult...how do you judge? and where and when is this....? Never heard of this type Competition before..../???? do you have a flier for this dance?

05-04-2005, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	I Have tried emailing you off line and you do not respond...so here is my email address tipisholley@yahoo.com What other competitions does your group base their judging on? I am courious because I find this very interesting. It adds to the knowledge I have on modern tipi camping.

07-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	?????where is Vantage and what dance is this??????

07-11-2005, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Well, then I am still looking for places that have tipi competition. And it looks like with the price of gas, that fewer tipis will be going to events.

07-13-2005, 05:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,433	Tipis, I went to one in Germany awhile back. It was sponsored by an Indian enthusiast group that set up a 3-day tipi encampment. There is also a yearly tipi contest at McMurray College in Texas. My dad judges that one. __________________ "Today, recognizing and respecting the origins of powwow aids in our Cultural Survival. If enough people break the rules because they are not satisfied...."We will have no culture." WhoMe

07-13-2005, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Can you tell us more about that one and how he judges the tipis???

07-14-2005, 02:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Interesting on the European...and when and where exactly is the one your dad does???McMurray College in Texas??? Is this a dance or .... Last edited by tipis; 07-14-2005 at 02:54 PM.