Eligibility:
• Competitors must make and sell pizzas in a brick-and-mortar pizzeria, mobile unit or active pizza
catering service. Eligibility will be evaluated by competition management.
• No more than 3 competitors PER PIZZERIA BRAND may compete in the culinary events of the CPC,
unless they submit-to and are selected-for the 3-Cheese Challenge.
• No more than 1 representative per pizzeria brand at a time may compete in any culinary category.
• Competitors should arrive with enough product to make 6-8 of their recipe submissions per category.
For testing, safety’s sake, AND The Secret Basket Face-Off, should they advance.
• All competitors must be prepared for the possibility of turning in a total of 2 pizzas to the judges (First
Round, Second Round).
• Competitors and the grand prize winner may not currently be a member of, join, or affiliate with any
other competitive pizza group, organization, or team (US Pizza Team excluded) for 365 days after date
of win.
• If the winning competitor joins or affiliates with another competitive pizza group, organization, or
team (US Pizza Team excluded) before the international competition, the prize will be given to the
second-place winner. If the second-place finalist cannot attend, the prize will go to the 3rd highest
score from all competitors in Non-Traditional and Pan. If the third highest score cannot attend, the
prize is void.
• Any non-adherence to written rules or rulings on the floor by competition management will result in
instant DQ.
• Competitors must maintain a clean workspace and respect the area and property of other
competitors in the prep and competition areas.
• Competitors must maintain a civil attitude towards their fellow pizzaioli, and all competition and
show management.

10 points – Hosting a USPT sanctioned competition or social or publicity event at members pizzeria, or locale.

8 points – Serving in a Council or Team Leadership Role (annual dues waived for service).

6 points – Compete in one international competition, either with the annual team trip or another event recognized by the USPT Council. 

6 points – Attendance at the “mandatory” annual USPT meet up and Team Awards ceremony. Dates and locations TBD ASAP.

5 points – Compete in any national competition hosted by the USPT. (2 points for every additional CULINARY category entered, if multiple available)

4 points – Participating in USPT sanctioned Charitable events.

4 points – Attending and graduating from any USPT recognized pizza academy, university or class.

4 points – Promote USPT on national television news or newspapers.

3.75 points – Compete in any national competition recognized by the USPT Council. (1 point for every additional CULINARY category entered, if multiple available)

3 points – Promote US Pizza Team at a tradeshow booth (cooking/acrobatics) or speaking/demoing at a tradeshow.

2 points – Coach Visits: Visit with a USPT coach or coordinator about interest in the team, culinary or acrobatic advice, USPT competitions, and pizza competitions in general at trade shows, social media or phone. Visit subject to approval for points. Must be substantive, honest and show initiative and interest. May not apply more than 2 coach visits a year.

2 points – Donating product, time, space or labor to any local schools, educational centers or youth related events & sports leagues.

1.5 points – Donating product, time, space or labor to any local charities, foodbanks or causes in the name of your pizzeria and the USPT.  

1.5 points – Promote USPT on local television news or newspapers.

1 point – Attend any pizza competition as a spectator.

¼ point – Winning 1^st place in local People’s Choice competitions. Events and wins to be ruled on by the Council as valid or invalid. Members must share info beforehand for verification and recognition of event. Points will only be awarded for 1^st place.

Taking 1^st place in any category at the World Pizza Championships (WPC) earns the winning member tenure. There is no possibility of losing one’s position on the team after a 1^st place win at the WPC as long as the member continues to abide by the USPT’s general rules of personal and professional behavior.

Only a 1^st place win at the WPC grants tenure. All other international competition placements will be graded on a point system, including 2^nd and 3^rd at the WPC.

Placing Point Values – National Competitions

6 points – 1^st place wins in national recognized competitions.
5 points – 2^nd place wins in national recognized competitions.
4 point – 3^rd place wins in national recognized competitions.

Placing Point Values – International Competitions

8 points –1^st place wins in international recognized competitions (Except for WPC, a 1^st in that competition grants tenure of membership).
7 points – 2^nd place wins in international recognized competitions.
6 points – 3^rd place wins in international recognized competitions.

5 points – Best from Country.

Placing Point Values – USPT Hosted Athletic Competitions

4 points – Competing in Freestyle Acrobatics in any USPT Hosted competition

2.5 points – Competing in Largest Dough Stretch in any USPT Hosted competition

2.5 points – Competing in Fastest Pie Maker in any USPT Hosted competition

1 point – Competing in Fastest Box Folder in any USPT Hosted competition

(Requirements)

5 points – 1^st place Freestyle Acrobatics

4 points – 2^nd place Freestyle Acrobatics

3 points – 3^rd place Freestyle Acrobatics

4 points – 1^st place Largest & Fastest Pie

3 points – 2^nd place Largest & Fastest Pie

2 points – 3^rd place Largest & Fastest Pie

3 points – 1^st place Box Folding

2 points – 2^nd place Box Folding

1 point – 3^rd place Box Folding

Placing Point Values – National & International Recognized Athletic Competitions

3 points – Competing in Freestyle Acrobatics in any national or international recognized competitions

1.5 points – Competing in Largest Dough Stretch in any national or international recognized competitions

 1.5 points – Competing in Fastest Pie Maker in any national or international recognized competitions

1 point – Competing in Fastest Box Folder in any national or international recognized competitions

4 points – 1^st place Freestyle Acrobatics

3 points – 2^nd place Freestyle Acrobatics

2 points – 3^rd place Freestyle Acrobatics

3 points – 1^st place Largest & Fastest Pie

2 points – 2^nd place Largest & Fastest Pie

1 point – 3^rd place Largest & Fastest Pie

2 points – 1^st place Box Folding

1.5 point – 2^nd place Box Folding

1 point – 3^rd place Box Folding

Top level of USPT membership a Premiere member has proven their desire to continue to grow, learn about and teach pizza, both to their fellow team members, as well as the industry at large. They also display the willingness to compete and grow their skill whenever possible.

• Must place in the top 10% in culinary in 2 recognized events in the last 2 years to be considered for membership at Premiere status. Unique cases may be voted on by the Council
• Must place in the top 3% in athletic events in 2 recognized events in the last 2 years to be considered for membership at Premiere status. Unique cases may be voted on by the Council
• Must accrue 50 points before membership will be considered.
• New Premiere Members will be voted on once a year by the USPT Council.
• Must be an owner or have approval from management or ownership to join.
• Must display culinary or acrobatic skill and constant willingness to learn and improve.
• Must maintain the desire to compete and represent the team publicly.
• If a pizzaioli applies and already has required win credentials for Premiere status within 365 days of application, they may be moved to a Council vote with a Council Member sponsorship.
• Members will have a 6-month probationary period to make sure they fit the team standards and dynamic.
• After the 6-month probation, the Council will meet and evaluate the members to confirm they are on a trajectory to meet the annual requirements. Council will vote whether to remove the probation, extend it, demote, or remove member from the team.
• Members must earn 15 points a year to maintain their membership status.
• Must be available to vote on Team Captain and Coaches every 2 years on May 1^st.
• Members must provide prior notice and proof of participation in any event to be counted toward the annual point quota and must confirm that said event is in fact a US Pizza Team recognized event. Members can upload info to USPizzaTeam.com/MemberReport.
• Must be accepting of all races, religions, nationalities, and orientations. Any discrimination on any of the preceding, will result in immediate evaluation and/or dismissal from the team.
• Must maintain a civil attitude in all social media and public facing statements and interactions, especially in interactions with fellow team members and other pizza makers, groups, or organizations, and during competitions or any public event.
• Must maintain a civil personal and professional attitude in all live arenas. The member now represents the team and all members. Any issue will immediately be investigated and ruled upon by the Council.

“Civil” behavior includes no name calling, starting and/or engaging in fights or feuds, or belittling/berating others through your personal and professional social media or any other public communication platforms.

The first level of USPT membership, the duty of the Competing member is to represent the team in as much competition the member can manage and better their pizza skills to gain Premiere status. They must demonstrate desire to continue to grow and learn about pizza, both from their fellow team members, as well as the industry at large through competition and events.

• Must accrue 50 points before membership will be considered.
• New Competing members will be voted on once a year by the Council.
• Must be an owner or have approval from management or ownership to join.
• Must display culinary or acrobatic skill and constant willingness to learn and improve.
• Must maintain the desire to compete and represent the team publicly.
• If a member applies and already has required win credentials for Competing status, they may be moved to a Council vote with a Council Member sponsorship.
• Members will have a 6-month probationary period to make sure they fit the team standards and dynamic.
• After the 6-month probation, the Council will meet and evaluate the member to confirm they are on a trajectory to meet the annual requirements. Council will vote whether to remove the probation, extend it, demote, or remove member from the team.
• Members must compete at least once a year in an officially recognized event, either nationally or internationally, to maintain their membership status.
• Members must earn 15 points a year to maintain their membership status.
• Must be available to vote on Team Captain and Coaches every 2 years on May 1^st.
• Members must provide prior notice and proof of participation in any event to be counted toward the annual point quota and must confirm that said event is in fact a US Pizza Team recognized event. Members can upload info to USPizzaTeam.com/MemberReport.
• Must be accepting of all races, religions, nationalities, and orientations. Any discrimination on any of the preceding, will result in immediate evaluation and/or dismissal from the team.
• Must maintain a civil attitude in all social media and public facing statements and interactions, especially in interactions with fellow team members and other pizza makers, groups, or organizations, and during competitions or any public event.
• Must maintain a civil personal and professional in all live arenas. The member now represents the team and all members. Any issue will immediately be investigated and ruled upon by the Council.

“Civil” behavior includes no name calling, starting and/or engaging in fights or feuds, or belittling/berating others through your personal and professional social media or any other public communication platforms.

A US Pizza Team member that has served on the USPT Council and/or other Team Leadership Roles for a minimum of 6 years. This member has earned the right to do as little or as much as they wish for the team, as long as they continue to represent the team with honor and dignity.

• Emeritus status to be voted on by the Council.
• Must have served honorably for at least 6 years in a position on the Council or in other Team Leadership Roles. Years need not be consecutive.
• Must maintain the desire to represent the team publicly and continue to recruit new members, and field any questions about the team in good faith from the public and team members alike.
• Must be accepting of all races, religions, nationalities, and orientations. Any discrimination on any of the preceding, will result in immediate evaluation and/or dismissal from the team.
• Must maintain a civil attitude in all social media and public facing statements and interactions, especially in interactions with fellow team members and other pizza makers, groups, or organizations, and during competitions or any public event.
• Must maintain a civil personal and professional in all live arenas. The member now represents the team and all members. Any issue will immediately be investigated and ruled upon by the Council.

“Civil” behavior includes no name calling, starting and/or engaging in fights or feuds, or belittling/berating others through your personal and professional social media or any other public communication platforms.