NOVICE DIVISION


A novice is a beginner or someone new to a particular skill within the last 12 months and who
has not won a Gold award in any one class at any BSG Competition. (Children's Division excepted.)
I.e. if any award for the novice miniature had been won, a competitor may not enter novice miniature
again BUT can enter another class within the Novice Division.


Cygnets are eligible to enter the Novice Division. Entry fee applicable.


This division is open to BSG members only.

 ND 1 A Celebration Cake
 A cake or dummy coated in royal icing or covered in sugarpaste with a
 celebration theme. Artificial decoration allowed.
 Exhibit to fit within a 12 inch (30cm) square.            

 ND 2 Floral –Bridesmaid’s Floral Bracelet
 A bracelet consisting of a minimum of 3 main flowers. Filler flowers and
 foliage can be included. Any edible medium can be used. ONLY stamens,
 wire, floristry tape, thread and ribbon may be used. Presentation is of the
 competitor’s choice. 
 Exhibit to fit within a 7 inch (18 cm) square.

 ND 3 Knife Spray.
 A spray of flowers and/or foliage for a spring wedding cake knife.
 Any edible medium can be used. ONLY stamens, thread, wire and floristry
 tape may be used.
 Exhibit to be attached to a cake knife.

 ND 4 Fruit Cake
 Open to anyone who has not won gold in this category.
 A round 8 inch (20 cm) fruit cake, (no marzipan or icing coating).
 Recipe to be the competitor’s choice. A copy of the recipe must accompany
 the exhibit.
 Presented on a 10 inch (25 cm ) board with doily.
 The cake will be cut, handled and tasted.