CFC Youth Precon Packet 2014 -...

CFC YOUTH COMPETITIONS GUIDE 2014

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The CFC Youth Competitions Guide 2014 includes General Information (page 1), Prayer before Competitions (page 2), Rules & Regulations per Competition (begins on page 3), and Appendix (begins on page 17).

CFC Youth Competitions foster fun, fellowship, freedom, and faith. The purpose of these activities is to motivate the youth to utilize their energy, vitality, and creativity to glorify God, Who has given them life. The competitions promote fellowship with sisters and brothers from various areas in an environment where youth strive for excellence and give praise to God.

OUTDOOR COMPETITIONS Amazing Race* - page 3

Recess Time!* - page 4

INDOOR COMPETITIONS Band/Original Song** - page 6

Individual Original Piece** - page 8

Original Christian Dance Creative - page 9

Really Short Film - page 12

Photo Showcase - page 13

Evangelistic T-Shirt Design - page 14

Defenders of Faith - page 15

** At Conference, these competitions will only be showcased. There will be no official scoring. * These competitions may not appear at Conference due to this year’s Conference venue.

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS » No one over 22 years of age is permitted to compete. » PLEASE READ AND BE FULLY AWARE OF ALL THE CHANGES TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS

AND THE SPECIFIC ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS PER COMPETITION. » Scoring Rubrics for the competitions are found in the Appendix (begins page 17). » *All judges must review the scoring rubrics before the start of a competition. » If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the regional FTW, Youth Core Member

or Couple Coordinator. » HIGHLY ENCOURAGED: Along with the logistical and physical preparations, please prepare

for Precon and Conference spiritually through prayer, fasting, and the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist.

GENERAL NOTE TO PRECON WINNERS » All winners for Precon will advance to compete in Conference competitions unless specified

otherwise. » Please submit all team rosters to [email protected] by Friday, JUNE 20, 2014.

Include a list of all team members’ names and ages. Also, include the team contact’s name, area, phone number, and email.

» Please submit any audio or video files by privately uploading first to ge.tt, soundcloud, youtube, or vimeo and then by sending a private link to

[email protected].


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PRAYER BEFORE COMPETITIONS

Heavenly Father, let us be witnesses to Your Love through our activities today.

Help us put the same effort into You as we will into our competitions.

Remind us that we are called to give our best and to finish the race while caring for others along the way.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to fellowship with our brothers and sisters throughout the region.

May we play fair, show kindness to each other, and always do Your Will.

Keep us safe from injury and harm as we bring out the best in each other.

In all that we do, may we always give You the glory.

We ask this through Your Most Holy Name. Amen.


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AMAZING RACE

DESCRIPTION Competitors will be led through an intense race/obstacle course comprised of various components.

1. Athleticism 2. Team Building 3. Problem Solving 4. Decision Making 5. Academics 6. Bible/Catholic Trivia 7. Miscellaneous Obstacles

* Suggestion: Teams have to collect something at each station (a puzzle piece or something more creative – maybe something to be used to move from one station to the next), and when moving to the next station, the team has a certain restriction (like holding that rope or walking to the next station taped together.)

RULES & REGULATIONS » Each team will consist of 12 members – 6 men and 6 ladies. » The team to complete the course with the shortest time, fulfilling every requirement for

each station, will be declared the winner.

FLOW OF AMAZING RACE » Construct a course that is fun but fair. Make sure that each station is regulated well and that

there are referees or judges to guide the teams through the course. » A rule for a time deduction is allowed if a team did not fully complete a station. *** Please refer to the Appendix on page 17 for a suggested model of how to run the Amazing Race. The Appendix includes a suggested flow of stations, and tips on how to keep the competition fair.

ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS » Only one entry per area/region is allowed. » NOTE TO REGIONAL WINNERS: Please send the team’s roster with the team contact

information (name of contact, area, cell phone, email) to [email protected] by Friday, JUNE 20, 2014. Please label the Email Subject with “Amazing Race 2014: [INSERT REGION]”


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RECESS TIME!

DESCRIPTION

Do you still remember what it was like to have recess time in school? Whether it was 5 minutes of playing kick ball outside, 10 minutes of dodge ball, or even just being able to enjoy the outdoors, those were the times we looked forward to while in school. Recess Time is an organized gathering that consists of several activities that help foster fellowship among our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. It also promotes healthy living by staying active and encourages positive sportsmanship. In Matthew 18:4, Jesus says, “Whoever humbles himself like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” So let’s all enjoy each other’s company as children of God, and let’s have fun!

RULES & REGULATIONS

» Regions are free to choose any sports, outdoor activities, board games, etc. to play.

However, all activities must be reviewed and approved by the Full Time Workers and Competitions Committee.

» The duration of Recess Time must be no more than 60 minutes. » ATTIRE: Wear athletic clothing and gym shoes. Please dress modestly. You may be asked

not to participate if you fail to comply with this rule. » Below is a list of approved activities. All activities must be coed (an even amount of

brothers and sisters on each team): - Kick ball - Dodge ball - Basketball - Ultimate Frisbee - Relays (egg relay, sack races, etc.) - Tug-Of-War - Hopscotch - Chess - Checkers - Jenga! - Board Games: Cranium, Pictionary, Taboo, Guesstures, Monopoly, etc. - Jump-Rope and/or Double Dutch - Non Gambling Card games (Examples: Uno, ScrabbleSlam, Sorry Revenge, Monopoly

Deal, Apples to Apples Bible Edition, Mad Gab Bible Edition)

» For more ideas, please visit http://www.jubed.com/youth_ministry/


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» The local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee is in charge of planning, creating a

schedule, and executing Recess Time. If there are SFC members in the area, feel free to ask for their help and participation.

ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS

» This is an open competition. » Once a list of activities is set, the local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee will

release this information via the local area’s Precon website or via email. » Email all game rosters to your local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee a week

before the Precon. » Sign Up sheets on the day of precon will be provided. Depends on availability of game. » Please see a sample of Recess Time Schedule in the Appendix.


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BAND/ORIGINAL SONG

DESCRIPTION

Our CFC community is blessed to have many talented musicians and songwriters! At each CFC Youth Conference, we have witnessed the youth share their gifts and love for God through worship. This competition continues to encourage the youth to showcase their songwriting abilities and to spread their gift of worship.

RULES & REGULATIONS

» There can be no less than 4 and no more than 10 people in the band. » Instruments are not limited to acoustic/electric, keyboard, bass, and drums. (Examples:

percussion, wind instruments, etc.). The Competitions Committee must be provided with a list of instruments or any props that your band will use.

» All bands are required to bring their own instruments. The host area will provide the drum set.

» All bands are allowed the use of props but additional dancers, or adding non-band members during the performance are not allowed.

» Each band will be allotted 8 minutes for the entire presentation. Each band is allowed to use 1 minute to share the background and story of what inspired them to write the original songs. The remaining time will be used to play one original praise & worship song and one original reflection song. Please keep in mind that if the presentation is over the time limit, the band may be subject to disqualification.

» All entries should relate to the theme, “Christus Lux Mundi” (John 8:12 NAB) (Christ the Light of the World).

» All composed music must be written in a positive and/or Christian nature. It must be Christ- centered and free of negative language or negative slang of any kind. Failure to comply will result to automatic disqualification.


» Only one entry per area/region is allowed. » Submit a list of names of all band members, list of instruments (number of mics, number of

instruments to be amped) and props, and song lyrics via email to your local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee. Email Subject: “Band/OG Song 2014: [INSERT AREA]”

» Song lyrics are required to be submitted in the following formats: 1) three typed copies that include the title and lyrics of the songs, a list of names of all band members, and region/area, and 2) a PowerPoint presentation of all song lyrics on plain background.

» NOTE TO REGIONAL WINNERS: Please refer to the following guidelines:


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ß The winning Music Ministry from Precon will be able to showcase their original songs at

conference. ß Submit a list of names of all band members, list of instruments (number of mics/mics

stands, number of instruments to be amped) and/or props, and song lyrics and PowerPoint to [email protected]. Please use the subject heading: “Band/OG Song 2014: [INSERT REGION]”. Deadline for submission is on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:59 PM (PST).

ß Keep in mind that winners from Precon may have the opportunity to have their songs be used during one of the Conference worships.


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INDIVIDUAL ORIGINAL PIECE

DESCRIPTION

There’s no denying that the community has many talented individuals who allow God to use their individual stories as a vessel for others and to see how God works His Wonders in the simplest of ways in our lives. No band necessary. This is an opportunity for individual artists to share His Glory in a simple song or spoken word/poetry.

RULES & REGULATIONS

» Each entry/piece must not exceed 5 minutes. » All entries may be in the following format: original music, spoken word, or poetry. » All entries should relate to the theme, “Christus Lux Mundi” (John 8:12 NAB) (Christ the Light

of the World). » All entries must be written in a positive and/or Christian nature. It must be Christ-centered

and free of negative language or negative slang of any kind. Failure to comply will result to automatic disqualification.

» No additional dancers, or adding non-band members during the performance.


» Each area/region may submit multiple entries. Only 1 (one) entry per person is permitted. » Submit title of piece, lyrics, composer’s name, and area/region via email to your local CFC

Youth Precon Competitions Committee. Email Subject: “OG Piece 2014: [INSERT AREA]” » TO SUBMIT FOR CONFERENCE: Please upload all entries to soundcloud and submit the link to

[email protected] by June 20, 2014 11:59PM (PST). Please use the email subject heading: “Individual OG Piece 2014: [INSERT REGION]” ß Include the title of piece, lyrics, composer’s name, and area. ß Chosen entries will be compiled in one CD (available during Conference) along with other

chosen pieces from all over the nation.


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ORIGINAL CHRISTIAN DANCE CREATIVE

DESCRIPTION

Dancing is FUN! It’s FREEING! And it’s powerful! God gave us this wonderful gift to express ideas, emotions or tell a story. The goal of the Original Christian Dance Creative is to glorify God in a very dynamic, imaginative, exciting and inspirational way.

Create an OG Christian Dance Creative that embodies “Christus Lux Mundi” (Christ the Light of the World). Whether through song selection, skits, props, and even videos, what can you do to teach and encourage these values to your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ through dance? How will you express these traits through your creativity? That’s the name of the game!

»Finding the LIGHT Blinded by what the world has to offer, the Lord asks us to open our eyes to see what He can offer; a life of true freedom, happiness, holiness, joy, purity, and his unconditional love and mercy. The light is a symbol of hope that will help guide you through the dark times in your life. Through the passion of Christ we witness the light of hope as we carry our crosses with the Lord. Our Lord is our light and our salvation. Our Lord speaks to each of us in a very personal way which only we can understand. When we think of Mary, we assume that she was always in the light of the Lord. But like us she also experienced her own darkness. She never knew what would happen to her son Jesus. It was her trust in the Lord that allowed her to always find hope. Through her experiences we can count on her for help to bring us to the light.

EXAMPLES OF DANCE CREATIVES: - CFC Youth Conference 2010, Session 1 Live in Union with Him: http://youtu.be/DPLsUfcPees - CFC Youth Conference 2008, Session 1 Love Has Come: http://youtu.be/gVEy7Ei6F1s

RULES & REGULATIONS » Performances must be Christian and inspiring in nature. This is not a hip-hop competition;

performances will be judged largely on how the performance conveys the message. » Performances are encouraged to use props, costumes, and visuals.

Note for Visuals: Make sure the visuals have good contrasting colors that won’t wash out on a projector.

» Each performance must be under 4 minutes and 15 seconds. Time starts when music starts. A performance over 4 minutes and 15 seconds will be disqualified. Do not go over.

» A mix of 1-5 songs may be used for the performance. Secular songs may be included. At least one song must be Christian or inspirational. Any music with explicit or suggestive lyrics will be automatically disqualified.

» All performances must be 100% Pure from start to finish. Any inappropriate or suggestive moves/lyrics/clothing will automatically disqualify the performance.


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» A minimum of 10 dancers to a maximum of 30 dancers is allowed. ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS » Only one entry per area/region is allowed. » For Precon, please submit performance music as one audio or video file on a CD, labeled

with the area’s name. *NOTE: ALL performances at Precon must be recorded. It is the responsibility of the OG Christian Dance Creative performers to assign someone to record their performance.

» NOTE TO REGIONAL WINNERS: 1) Regional winners are to submit their recorded performance from the day of Precon for

screening by the Conference Competitions Committee. Please upload the video to youtube or vimeo first, and then submit via private link (youtube or vimeo).

2) Grace period for improvement: All regional winners will be given a grace period after Precon to improve on any part of their performance. The overall message, music, and performance should stay the same. This grace period is for improving the performance and is not a time for creating an entirely new piece. Please submit a newly recorded video of the performance including props, costumes, etc. along with the recorded Precon performance for screening by the Conference Competitions Committee.

3) Submit the performance music/video (if performance includes visuals) as one audio or video file. For large files, please use ge.tt or other uploading sites to share files.

4) Submit the team roster and the team contact information (name of contact, area, cell phone, and email).

DEADLINE for submission is Friday, JUNE 20, 2014 11:59pm. Include recorded performance, music/video to be played on the day of conference, and team roster. Please submit to [email protected] with Email Subject “OG Christian Dance Creative 2013: [INSERT REGION]”

IMPORTANT NOTE: The National Youth Core and Full-Time Workers reserve the right to eliminate competitors for any indecent or immodest attire, music, or choreography at any time during their performance. Regions may be asked to perform their performances at the conference site for further screening.


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REALLY SHORT FILM: THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

DESCRIPTION Film has a unique and powerful way of capturing life and conveying a message. This year we are challenging you to use your God‐given talents to express the New Evangelization! “Evangelization will always contain as the foundation, centre and, at the same time, the summit of its dynamism‐‐ a clear proclamation that, in Jesus Christ salvation is offered to all men, as a gift of God's grace and mercy…The new evangelization is not a matter of merely passing on doctrine but rather of a personal and profound meeting with the Savior.” – Blessed John Paul II

Create a Really Short Film. Seeing as how we are in The Year of Faith - Pope Benedict XVI’s special call to rediscover and relearn our Catholic faith while renewing our zeal for it - what better to be in celebration of this year than to create a film based on Blessed Pope John Paul II’s message to evangelize the world? The film can be your personal interpretation of making the New Evangelization come to life, whether it’s evangelizing your family, your friends, strangers who know nothing about the faith, and even those who were baptized but have walked away from the Church. These Really Short Films will be used as a way to evangelize – to show them on Facebook, at camps, on tumblr. It’s a way to showcase our faith!

RULES & REGULATIONS » The Really Short Film may be a narrative, an awareness video, or a commercial. » The Really Short Film can be as short as 1 minute but it must be under 3 minutes and 15

seconds. » No one over 22 years of age is allowed to help with any filming, editing, or production. » There is no age limit for the persons in the film (e.g. grandparents, parents, etc.). » REMINDER: Before filming inside a Church, ask permission from the parish or priest. Always

be respectful and reverent inside a Church – He is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS » Open competition: There is NO entry limit per region. Only 1 (one) entry per person. » All entries should be showcased at the regional Precon. » TO SUBMIT FOR CONFERENCE: Please upload the video to youtube or vimeo first, then

submit via private link (youtube or vimeo) to [email protected] by Friday, JUNE 20th. 11:59pm (depending on the area). Please label the Email Subject with “Really Short Film 2014: [INSERT REGION & NAME]”

» Top 3 Really Short Films will be shown at Conference and displayed on the CFC Youth website.


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PHOTO SHOWCASE

DESCRIPTION

Let’s face it, with the accessibility of posting pictures online using social networks we cannot help but contribute to capturing and viewing our peers or our own photographs. Why not take a picture of an image that reminds us of how amazing and vast God’s love is for us? Each captured image tells a story. Are you ready to share yours?

RULES & REGULATIONS

» Capture a moment or image that depicts God’s love. Hint: God’s love can represent

anything! » Must provide a bible verse that relates to the captured image. » Must provide a short photo essay that is no more than 5 sentences long. The essay must

answer the following questions: ∑ What is inspired you to capture the image? ∑ What is the message that the image conveys?


» Each area/region may submit multiple entries. Only 1 (one) entry per person is permitted. » Each entry must be submitted as a png or jpeg file with a short photo essay via email to your

local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee. Please use the subject heading: “Photo Showcase 2014: [INSERT REGION]”

» On the day of Precon & Conference: ß Provide a printed photograph (8 ½ x 11 in.) in a nice frame. ß Submit a printed copy of a brief description of the photograph. It must be typed with font

type: Arial, size: 10, single-spaced, and printed on regular copy paper. » TO SUBMIT FOR CONFERENCE:

ß Please submit name, area and contact info to [email protected] by Friday, June 20, 2014. Use the email subject heading: “Photo Showcase 2014: [INSERT REGION]”

ß All entries (framed printed photo and printed photo essay) for Conference must be submitted by 4pm at the tech booth on Friday, July 11, 2014.


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EVANGELISTIC T-SHIRT DESIGN

DESCRIPTION

The shirt you wear makes a statement, whether you notice it or not. A shirt’s design, colors, and theme can be what jumpstarts a conversation amongst your peers or strangers. In CFC- Youth, what you wear can be the icebreaker to start a conversation, and evangelize to others. Since this is an evangelistic tool, and NOT a conference t-shirt, the details of conference (i.e. date and location) are NOT to be added to the t- shirt. The bible verse is required to be on the shirt, but the goal of the design is to represent Christ.

RULES & REGULATIONS

ß T-shirt entries must represent CFC Youth as a whole. Its design should be able to spark

interest from peers and strangers in order to evangelize. ß T-shirt entries must have a Christian-based theme related to the conference theme, “Christus

Lux Mundi” (John 8:12 NAB) (Christ the Light of the World). ß Areas/Regions are free to select the base color of the shirt. Designs may be printed on both

sides, but is not required. Designs cannot have more than 3 colors per side. ß Be creative and make a bold statement but remember to keep the sacredness of the

message you want to convey. For example: DO NOT put “I’m homies with Jesus” or have an image of Mama Mary wearing sunglasses, etc.

ß Best examples of Christ-centered t-shirt designs: God is Enough Conference (Ohio, 2005), Love Conference (Florida, 2008), and Beloved Conference (Virginia, 2011).


» Only one entry per area/region is allowed. » Submit entries saved as a png or jpeg files along with a brief explanation of the design via

email to your local CFC Youth Precon Competitions Committee. Please use subject heading: “Evangelistic T-Shirt Design 2014: [INSERT AREA]”

» NOTE TO REGIONAL WINNERS: ß Please submit entries saved as a png or jpeg files to [email protected] by Friday,

June 20, 2014. Please use subject heading: “Evangelistic T-Shirt Design 2014: [INSERT REGION]”.

ß Must print at least two shirts for conference to be presented some time during conference.

ß Please include a paragraph that summarizes and describes the inspiration of the T- Shirt. Also, please elaborate on the T-Shirts design and what the details mean. (This paragraph summary will be read aloud during the T-Shirt design presentation. Make it sound exciting and interesting!)


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DEFENDERS OF FAITH

DESCRIPTION Do you know our Catholic faith? How well do you know what we believe in? Many “cradle Catholics” just go through the motions, but they don’t know a lot of the basics. If we are to call ourselves Christians, we should get to know Christ. Know your faith. Know Christ.

Test your faith in this competition! Teams of 3-5 members will be challenged to answer questions dealing with our Catholic faith.

RULES & REGULATIONS » In each round, the moderator will ask the questions and the judges will provide the answers

and the scores. » There will be 3 rounds.

ß Round 1: A Jeopardy-style round with multiple choice and true/false questions. One of the participants will choose the topic and difficulty of the question. *NOTE: If a multiple‐choice question is answered incorrectly, there is ONE chance for the other teams to steal the points.

ß Round 2: A lightning round of short answer and fill-in questions. *No points may be stolen in this round.

ß Round 3: The Final Judgment. In this question, the teams must “defend themselves” against a scenario where their beliefs will be challenged. Each team will have 5 minutes to confer with each other and present their answer in a 1-2 paragraph written response. *NOTE: The judges will score each written response. But only the top 2 written responses will be read to the audience.

» The questions are divided into four different categories: 1) What We Believe, 2) How We Celebrate the Christian Mysteries, 3) How We Are to Have Life in Christ, and 4) How We Should Pray. Questions will not be taken word for word, but any topic from the YOUCAT may be asked.

» The moderator must read the ENTIRE question, before a participant can buzz in. » Only one person per team can answer the question. Teammates are NOT allowed to confer

with each other. *NOTE: To help regulate, the person buzzing in should step away from the other team members.

» The team must go through a full rotation before another member can answer again. Each member must be given a chance to answer.

» Each team will be allowed to use their own Bible, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and YOUCAT throughout the competition.

» A team or member may be disqualified for poor sportsmanship or for any lack of charity to the other teams.


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POINT DISTRIBUTION Round 1 – 16 questions. ~20 minutes 4 Categories. Multiple choice and true/false. Different level of difficulty: 100, 200, 300, 400 points.

Round 2 – 20 questions. ~ 5 minutes 300 points.

Round 3 – 1 question. 5 minutes. Essay will be scored 1-10 x 100 points. A maximum of 1000 points.

FLOW OF DEFENDERS OF FAITH *** A PowerPoint template will be emailed to each region in order to ensure a fair competition. For each region, please conceptualize and implement a fair buzzer system. Suggestion: Educational Insights Eggspert (Wired version) might be a good investment.

ENTRY & SUBMISSION DETAILS » Only one entry per area/region is allowed. » NOTE TO REGIONAL WINNERS: Please send the team’s roster with the team contact

information (name of contact, area, cell phone, email) to [email protected] by Friday, JUNE 20, 2014. Please label the Email Subject with “Defenders of Faith 2014: [INSERT REGION]”

IMPORTANT NOTE: All questions and answers are based on the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the YOUCAT. All answers will be judged on accuracy of the answer. THE DEFENDERS OF FAITH questions are chosen to catechize the youth. The “Final Judgment” scenario is formed in a way to challenge the youth to defend their faith in real-life situations.


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APPENDIX: AMAZING RACE.

SUGGESTED FLOW OF AMAZING RACE

OPTION 1: MATRIX ROTATION ß Everyone starts at the same time. First team to complete all the stations wins. ß Each team starts at a different station. Each station should be prepared for overlap –

prepare two sets at each station. ß Try to avoid stations causing traffic with a bottleneck effect. ß Judges should be assigned per team to monitor and facilitate. Teams should still be timed. ß Any overlap time over stations should be subtracted from their total time. ß A suggested “landing station” should be assigned so that the finishing teams can be easily

identified.

OPTION to Avoid: Everyone starts at the same time and at the same place. This is chaotic… so try to avoid setting it up this way.

OPTION 2: STAGGERED TIME ß Teams will be released onto the Amazing Race course in a staggered fashion – that is, in 5-10

minute increments depending on the set up of the course. ß A key element of this set-up is to have the rest of the teams hidden before the start to avoid

teams having an advantage over each other. The teams waiting to start should not be able to see the other teams running the course before they actually run through it.

ß Another key component is to have an alert and accurate timekeeper. ß Each team will have a separate start and end time because the teams are staggered. ß Any overlap time should be recorded by the station leader and should be subtracted from

their total time. ß Each station should be prepared for overlap – prepare two sets at each station. ß In this option, judges per team are not required because the course will be entered one team

at a certain time.


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APPENDIX: RECESS TIME!

Sample Schedule Template

TIME ACTIVITY Location Person(s)‐in‐charge Materials/Comments

10:00‐ 10:30 AM

Outdoor Sports:

Basketball Flag Football Dodge Ball

Kick Ball

Gym

Number of Referees, time keepers, score keepers, etc.

Nets, scoreboards, balls, water stations, etc. *Depending on the size of the venue, the local Competition Committee must decide how many teams can play at a time per sport. Keep in mind that this requires manpower. Suggestion: Have team rosters due a week before Precon to give the Competitions Committee ample time to make the schedule.

10:00‐ 10:15 AM

Tug-Of-War Field A 2 Referees

Ropes

10:15‐ 10:45 AM

Ultimate Frisbee

Relay Games

Field B Number of Referees, time keepers, score keepers, etc.

Frisbees, eggs, sacks, etc.

10:30‐ 11:00 AM

Board Games

Chess Checkers Cranium

Pictionary Monopoly Deal

Etc.

Room 235 & Main Hall Number of

Referees, time keepers, score keepers, etc.

Board games

11 AM END

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APPENDIX: BAND/OG SONG

JUDGES PROFILE (Number of judges: at least 3) » The judge must be knowledgeable and experienced in the music field.

ß Must have been a member of a choir or band; or must have taken a music theory or music appreciation class.

ß Preferred if the judge has written an original song. » The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging based

on personal preference. ß SFC members or older Youth members should be chosen.

» The judge understands the importance of worship and Christian music as ways of bringing souls closer to Christ.

SCORING RUBRIC

Song Writing: /40 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Explanation of Songs 1 2 3 4 5

» Christ‐centered Message 1 5 9 12 15

» Lyrics (well-composed, profound, original) 1 4 6 8 10

» Song Composition & Creativity (lyrics match melody and rhythm / unique sound)

1 4 6 8 10

Musicianship: /40 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Vocals (the tone, melody, harmonies) 1 5 9 12 15

» Instruments (are balanced, clean, they compliment each other, good timing, rhythm)

1 5 9 12 15

» Unified as a Band 1 4 6 8 10

Musical Arrangement: /10 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Appropriate Dynamics (varying sound qualities)

1 2 3 4 5

» Transition between songs 1 2 3 4 5

Performance: /10 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Dynamic Stage Presence (energy & feel) 1 2 3 4 5

» Crowd Reaction 1 2 3 4 5

REGION: TIME: FINAL SCORE: /100

Judge’s Name:

Comments:

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APPENDIX: INDIVIDUAL OG PIECE **Showcase only at conference.

JUDGES PROFILE » The Conference Competitions Committee will judge this competition. » To determine the winners for the CD compilation, they will use this rubric below.

SCORING RUBRIC

Composition: /30 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Christ‐centered Message 1 5 9 12 15

» Lyrics / Words (well-composed, profound) 1 4 6 8 10

» Relatedness to Theme 1 2 3 4 5

Creativity: /20 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Unique Perspective (unique way of doing it)

1 4 6 8 10

» Original Sound 1 4 6 8 10

Delivery: /20 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Professional Sound (clean, skilled, polished)

1 4 6 8 10

» Appropriate Dynamics (varying sound qualities)

1 2 3 4 5

» Audience Impact 1 2 3 4 5

NAME & REGION:

TIME: FINAL SCORE: /50

Judge’s Name:

Comments:

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APPENDIX: OG CHRISTIAN DANCE CREATIVE

JUDGES PROFILE (Number of judges: at least 3) » The judge must be knowledgeable and experienced in the art of dance.

ß Preferred if the judge was a member of or was involved with a dance team or has taken a dance class.

ß Preferred if the judge has helped in the production of Conference creatives. » The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging based

on personal preference. ß SFC members or older Youth members should be chosen.

» The judge understands the importance of dance as a form of worship and should be able to interpret the message of the dance creatives.

SCORING RUBRIC

Choreography: /30 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Difficulty of Moves (technique, complexity) 1 4 6 8 10

» Originality (do they copy anyone?) 1 4 6 8 10

» Formations/Transitions (group movements are smooth, spacing)

1 2 3 4 5

» Musicality (how the moves match the beats, timing)

1 2 3 4 5

Performance: /30 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Clean Execution (precision, cleanliness) 1 4 6 8 10

» Synchronization / Unified as a Group 1 2 3 4 5

» Dynamic Showmanship (energy, facials, confidence, stage presence, eye contact)

1 4 6 8 10

» Crowd Reaction 1 2 3 4 5

Theme: /40 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Message is Conveyed Effectively 1 5 10 15 20

» Use of Props / Visuals 1 4 6 8 10

» Costumes 1 2 3 4 5

» Song Selection 1 2 3 4 5


Judge’s Name:

Comments:

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APPENDIX: REALLY SHORT FILM

JUDGES PROFILE » The Conference Competitions Committee with the help of selected judges will assess this competition. » The judge must be knowledgeable and experienced in the art of film.

ß Preferred if the judge was a member of or was involved with a film organization or has taken a film class.

» The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging based on personal preference.

» The judge understands the importance of how film can be used for evangelization.

SCORING RUBRIC

Creativity: /25 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Various, Unique Shots 1 4 6 8 10

» Storyline & Flow 1 4 6 8 10

» Original Idea 1 2 3 4 5

Presentation Quality: /30 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Video / Audio Clarity & Connectedness 1 4 6 8 10

» Character Performances 1 4 6 8 10

» Editing Presentation (flow, transitions) 1 4 6 8 10

Theme Concept: /45 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Message is Conveyed Effectively (any facts about faith is accurate and relevant)

1 5 10 15 20

» Christ‐Centered 1 5 10 15 20

» Impact of Audience 1 2 3 4 5


Judge’s Name:

Comments:

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APPENDIX: PHOTO SHOWCASE

JUDGES PROFILE (Number of judges: at least 3) » The judge must be knowledgeable and experienced in the art of photography.

ß Preferred if the judge was a member of or was involved with a photography organization or has taken a photography class.

ß Preferred if the judge has a photography portfolio or has some professional experience » The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging

based on personal preference. ß SFC members or older Youth members should be chosen.

» The judge understands the importance of how photography can be used for evangelization.

SCORING RUBRIC

Composition: /25 Incomplete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Center of Interest / Placement of Object 1 4 6 8 10

» Unique/Creative Perspective 1 5 9 12 15

Quality: /30 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Color (color style appropriate for photo) 1 4 6 8 10

» Lighting / Contrast 1 4 6 8 10

» Focus / Depth of Field 1 2 3 4 5

» Presentation (on mount or frame) 1 2 3 4 5

Theme Concept: /25 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Message is Conveyed Effectively (how photo evokes message)

1 5 10 15 20

» Impact on Audience 1 2 3 4 5

Photo Essay: /30 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Explanation (captivating, clear, and interesting description of photo)

1 5 9 12 15

» Grammar (little or no grammar errors) 1 5 9 12 15

REGION: FINAL SCORE: /110

Judge’s Name:

Comments:

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APPENDIX: EVANGELISTIC T-SHIRT DESIGN

JUDGES PROFILE (Number of judges: at least 3) » The judge must be knowledgeable in T-shirt design.

ß Preferred if the judge has created a T-shirt design for a club or organization. » The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging

based on personal preference. ß SFC members or older Youth members should be chosen.

» The judge understands the importance of how the T-shirt design can be used in evangelization.

SCORING RUBRIC

Design: /20 Incompl ete

Fair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Color & Artistic Skill 1 4 6 8 10

» Creativity 1 4 6 8 10

Theme: /25 Incompl

eteFair Good Great

Perfect

TOTAL

» Message is Conveyed Effectively (evangelistic design

1 5 9 12 15

» Placement of the Bible Verse 1 4 6 8 10

Crowd Appeal /5 1 2 3 4 5

REGION: FINAL SCORE: /50

Judge’s Name:

Comments:

APPENDIX: DEFENDERS OF FAITH

JUDGES PROFILE (Number of judges: at least 3) » The judge must be very knowledgeable in the Catholic faith and theology.

ß Preferred if the judge has taken religion or theology classes. ß Preferred if the judge has taught Catechism classes.

» The judge must be capable of judging objectively and without bias. There must be no judging based on personal preference. ß A priest, religious, Couple Coordinator, SFC member or older Youth members should be chosen.

SCORING RUBRIC FOR FINAL JUDGEMENT Written Portion

Scoring Knowledge & Understanding of Faith Coherence Mechanics

10 – 9 Accomplished

The essay conveys a knowledgeable and firm, but loving argument to defend the faith. The argument is effective and thorough. The essay contains relevant and strong supporting details from Church teaching.

All ideas are presented in a clear and effective order. Transitions between ideas are natural and effective.

There are no grammatical, mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

8 – 7 Competent

The essay conveys a knowledgeable, but loving argument to defend the faith. The argument is somewhat effective and thorough. The essay contains some relevant supporting details from Church teaching.

Most of the ideas follow a logical progression. There is an attempt to create transitions between ideas.

There are only a few grammatical, mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

6 – 5 – 4 Developing

The essay attempts to develop a knowledgeable, but loving argument to defend the faith. The argument is not effective and thorough. The essay contains irrelevant and weak supporting details from Church teaching.

The ideas in the essay are hard to follow. No transitions between ideas are used.

Grammatical, mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors interrupt the flow of the work.

3 – 2 ‐ 1 Incomplete

The essay does not defend the faith. The argument is not effective and thorough. The essay contains no supporting details from Church teaching.

There is no attempt to organize the ideas within the essay.

Grammatical, mechanical, punctuation, or spelling errors make the essay unreadable.

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