I had purchased two tickets, as Paine had originally intended to accompany me to the festivities, however since she cannot make it (time's growing short) I seem to have an extra ticket.
A quick look at my photo albums here will let you know in a flash that I will be properly attired, but, if any of you were to atend in her stead, could you say the same?
More info is available here:
http://www. nyrubberball. com/
...and I've reprinted some of it here:
Welcome to the official website of the New York Rubber Ball/Miss Rubber World 2009 Contest! This year's event will be held on Sunday, January 18th (MLK holiday weekend) at Rebel, 251 West 30th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in NYC, from 8PM-4AM!
Join us as we return to our wonderful new home for North America's premiere rubber/latex event, and see who will become the Next Miss Rubber World! Contestants will be vying for currently $12,095 in fabulous prizes from some of the top rubber/latex designers and retailers around the world!
We'll have even more gear in the playroom, more vendors and even more of your fellow rubberists to get tight and shiny with! Start planning (and shopping) now! Dress code is, of course, strictly rubber/latex.
No leather! No club clothes! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Dress Code
The dress code IS Mandatory for all attendees. Rubber, latex and neoprene are PREFERRED, but PVC, Vinyl and Spandex will be tolerated.
What is not allowed: Leather or any outfits that don't meet what's listed above. Cutting holes in a trash bag won't get you past security, let alone inside.
COUPLES: Couple must both meet the dress code, even if it's PVC pants and/or a latex/neoprene vest. You can get a neoprene vest for $27 from LEATHER CREATIONS, a great company with impeccable service.
Changing rooms will be available for those who need to dress on-site.
Cell Phone and Photography Guidelines
OK, for 2009 we are loosening up A LITTLE on phone use since camphones and texting have become so prevalent, and because so many sites like yahoo and myspace are on a "yeehad" against "adult" material. If you would like your 2009 pics posted on our gallery for free where no one can delete them, we are happy to do so as a service to our guests. Your photo credit will be listed, but we prefer no watermarks. We still ASK that you limit your phone use as much as possible, especially during the Miss Rubber World contest and when people are dancing. Phone calls are still prohibited in the play area.
FOR 2009, PERSONAL PICS WILL BE WITH THE SUBJECT'S PERMISSION AND WILL BE FOR PERSONAL, *NON-COMMERCIAL* USE ONLY UNLESS ARRANGED IN ADVANCE VIA SIGNED WRITTEN AGREEMENT. We prefer any revenue generated from the sale of pics from the Ball go back into the event. We realize we can only ASK this, since those who take pics own them, but we don't have to let those who sell them, without giving something back, come back. We take the privacy and comfort of our attendees very seriously and will not tolerate anyone being "photo-stalked" for someone's private wank-time or putting stuff up on their for-pay site, or whatever.
Anyone caught trying to break these rules will be ejected without a refund AND you will be arrested for harassment and trespassing!
Just to be clear, NO OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE ALLOWED, EVEN IF IN GEAR FOR THE PARTY, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION. Those who arrive out of gear will not be admitted, period. Those who arrive in gear will be given the options of signing our authorization agreement or checking their camera with their coats before being denied entry.
If you have an issue with these rules, DON'T COME. They're still a little harsh, but they're fair.
A NOTE ABOUT PAPPARAZZI: We have no control over papparazzi outside of the event on public property, but as private citizens you do have the right to assert your right to be left alone(as long as you don't break the law yourself). If you allow them to take your picture, bear in mind that THEY own the picture (and the copyright) and it is entirely their choice as to whether they send you a copy or not even if they get a consent release signature from you. The pre-Ball events are owned by other people who have their own policies about pictures, so consult with them to see what theirs are.
Dungeon Rules
There will be a monitor to supervise play. We ask that you do not interrupt scenes in progress, never touch anything or anyone without asking and use safe words if playing with someone new. Cell phone use in the dungeon and taking pictures without permission of the subject are ejectable offenses.
The Miss Rubber World Contest will be from 11PM-1AM at the Ball. The full breakdown of the contest format and rules is on the contestant form, available below.
The Contestants
Here are the contestants for Miss Rubber World 2009!!!
B Debauchery
Nemy
Jean Bardot
Ms.
Marina Black
Dawn M.
Maria T.
Miss Ruby Valentine
Lady Thera
Nicotine
Foxy Squire
The Prize Tally
Miss Rubber World 2008 featured $11,670 in prizes...
The prize packages for Miss Rubber World 2009 CURRENTLY TOTAL $12,095 AND COUNTING!
Click on the sponsors' names to visit their websites, and send them both your thanks and support!
