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23 rd NATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION SBMA Subic Bay Freeport Zone October 18-23, 2015 For Such a TIME as THIS! Esther 4:14 QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of Tomorrow® System and are at least 13 years of age and not more than 19 years of age by December 31, 2015. PRE-REGISTRATION ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE via the SOTP website. Forms and software can be downloaded at www.sotphil.net/download.html. On-line registrations must be completed ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4, 2015. DISCOUNTS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO REGISTER ON-LINE. REGISTRATION FEES ON-LINE registration on or before September 4, 2015 SCHOOL 1,700.00 STUDENT 1,600.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 600.00 AFTER September 4, 2015 SCHOOL 2,600.00 STUDENT 2,100.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 900.00 ON SITE registration and payment SCHOOL 3,600.00 STUDENT 3,100.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 1,900.00 ***REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*** NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION, NO DISCOUNT regardless if registration fee was deposited

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  • 23rd NATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION SBMA Subic Bay Freeport Zone

    October 18-23, 2015

    For Such a TIME as THIS! Esther 4:14

    QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of

    Tomorrow System and are at least 13 years of age and not more than 19 years

    of age by December 31, 2015.

    PRE-REGISTRATION ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE via the SOTP

    website. Forms and software can be downloaded at

    www.sotphil.net/download.html. On-line registrations must be completed ON OR

    BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4, 2015. DISCOUNTS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO

    REGISTER ON-LINE.

    REGISTRATION FEES

    ON-LINE registration on or before September 4, 2015

    SCHOOL 1,700.00

    STUDENT 1,600.00

    SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 600.00

    AFTER September 4, 2015

    SCHOOL 2,600.00

    STUDENT 2,100.00

    SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 900.00

    ON SITE registration and payment

    SCHOOL 3,600.00

    STUDENT 3,100.00

    SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 1,900.00

    ***REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE***

    NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION, NO DISCOUNT

    regardless if registration fee was deposited

    within the said deadline. STUDENTS

    registering on site will be charged an

    additional fee at the National Student

    Convention.

  • REGISTRATION CHECKLIST (can be downloaded through the online registration)

    For the school:

    Accident Insurance (photocopy only)

    Athletes Photo Gallery

    Signed printed Master List generated by the software

    For the students: (pls. use Local Philippine Forms only)

    Permission to attend

    Special medical treatment

    Athlete's clearance (all athletes)

    Photography waiver (all students)

    For sponsors: (pls. use Local Philippine Forms only)

    Sponsors registration form

    Permission for medical treatment

    REGISTRATION Confirmation of Registration will be held on October 18, 2015, Sunday, at the

    SUBIC BAY EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTER PLENARY 1. Registration will

    start promptly at 1:00PM and end at 4:00PM.

    NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) CHANGES PER SCHOOL ARE ALLOWED DURING

    REGISTRATION. Excess of 5 will be charged P100.00 per student, per change.

    Appearance check will be done during registration. Registration for guests will

    also be available. Sponsors, coaches, and conductors are ALSO required to

    undergo REGISTRATION and APPEARANCE CHECK. Failure to comply will result in

    disqualification from functioning as such.

    Entries for ARTS, NEEDLE & THREAD, PHOTOGRAPHY & SCIENCE EXHIBITS will be

    accepted starting October 18, 2015, Sunday, from 1:00PM-4:00PM at the SUBIC

    BAY EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTER PLENARY 1 after the Appearance

    Check. Non-submission within the time allotted means non-participation. NO

    JUDGES FORMS NEEDED EXCEPT FOR NEEDLE AND THREAD.

    APPEARANCE / DRESS CODE Please check Sections I-7 to I-10 of the Convention Guidelines for details.

    A checklist is provided and must be signed and submitted by the head sponsor

    during appearance check. See attached information for checklist.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY WAIVER To authorize SOT Philippines to use photos or videos, each delegate and their

    parents must read and sign the photograph release/waiver form. Once signed,

    student and parents give SOTP the rights to use photos or videos for

    promotional materials regarding SOTP. Materials bearing these images may be

    distributed for free to the public and may be posted on the SOTP website.

    Attached is a copy of the waiver/permission form. School administrators must

    provide copies to each delegate. Forms must be submitted along with the rest

    of the registration documents needed by SEPTEMBER 4, 2015.

    ORIENTATION Orientation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015, 3:00PM at the SUBIC BAY

    EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTER PLENARY 1. ATTENDANCE IS A MUST for all

    registered staff, sponsors, and coaches.

    STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ALL SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND TWO (2) STUDENTS WHO ARE ACTIVE

    AND WILLING TO PERFORM (preferably 1 male and 1 female) TO PRACTICE at

    3:00PM, October 18, 2015, Sunday, at the SUBIC BAY EXHIBITION AND

    CONVENTION CENTER PLENARY 2. Please bring school flag or banner to the

    practice. (See banner specifications listed below.)

    RALLY NIGHT ATTENDANCE and AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsors and students must attend ALL Rallies. ALL students must sit with their

    own sponsors during the rally. Any student leaving the rally or awards ceremony

    must be accompanied by a sponsor. Sponsors are expected to PROHIBIT

    students from standing up and leaving the area especially during preaching

    time.

    In respect for each winner, plan to attend the entire Convention. NO MEDALS

    WILL BE GIVEN TO ABSENT CONTESTANTS. MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Banners

    are not allowed on stage. Plan for pictures in the designated area.

    GUESTS Guests are welcome at events & rallies, BUT MUST abide by the dress code and

    appearance standard of the Convention. Tickets are available at the gate for

    Php100.00 per day. School administrators/principals are responsible for

    informing their guests about the Appearance Standard and Dress Code of the

    Convention. To avoid embarrassment, please abide by the dress code.

    ***Children under the age of 6 are not allowed in competition rooms. ***

  • EARLY ENTRY SUBMISSION To help facilitate judging, the following event ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO

    SCHOOL OF TOMORROW, PHILIPPINES OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 4, 2015. Entries will be judged prior to the National Student Convention and winners must be

    present during the convention to receive their medals.

    Essay Writing (English)* Music Arranging*

    Essay Writing (Filipino)* Music Composition*

    Poetry Writing (English)* Over 100 Paces Award

    Poetry Writing (Filipino)* PowerPoint Presentation (Linear)*

    Short Story Writing (English)* PowerPoint Presentation (Non Linear)*

    Short Story Writing (Filipino)* Scripture Video*

    Web Site Design* Radio Program*

    Golden Apple Christian Soldier

    Golden Harp Christian Worker

    Golden Lamb

    *IMPORTANT: Please send with/for each entry 3 Judges Forms and Creative Composition Affidavit (CF 28) attached separately in 3 short clear plastic folders. Entries without these forms

    will NOT be judged. Entries & Pre-registration forms should be submitted to:

    RUBY PAO

    School of Tomorrow, Philippines

    MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village,

    Brgy. Don Bosco, Paraaque City

    Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]

    Tel. No. 822-4485 or 822-9663 loc. 116

    - SCHOOL BANNER INFORMATION -

    * Standard 3(h) x 5(w) foot banner * No Streamers * Back-to-back print

    IMPORTANT: Please follow requirements for School Banners STRICTLY!

    Failure to comply may mean exclusion from parade.

    Banners will not be allowed on the stage during awarding.

    Plan for pictures in the designated area.

    DEFAULT POLICY

    A DEFAULT POLICY will again be implemented during this years convention. Should a contestant be late by more than 15 minutes for his or her scheduled performance and not

    coordinated or communicated with the room coordinator, he or she will be considered

    DISQUALIFIED from the competition.

  • LOGO DESIGN CONTEST

    1st PLACE WINNER RECEIVES: FREE Student Registration for the 23rd National Student Convention

    FREE School Registration for the 23rd National Student Convention

    FRAMED copy of the winning design presented to the winner during an evening

    Rally at the National Student Convention

    1st PLACE MEDAL

    TOP SIX (6) DESIGNS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS

    DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: Colored or Black and White (should not be larger than 9 x 12) Any medium (watercolor, pen and ink, computer generated, etc.)

    Note: If the artwork is computer-generated, kindly send to Mr. Jonathan Quimoy at

    [email protected] or [email protected]

    REQUIRED DESIGN COMPONENTS:

    23rd National Student Convention

    Theme: For Such a Time as This!

    Esther: 4-14

    DEADLINE OF ENTRIES: August 3, 2015

    SUBMIT ENTRIES TO:

    MR. JONATHAN QUIMOY

    School of Tomorrow, Philippines

    MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village,

    Brgy. Don Bosco, Paraaque City

    Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]

    Tel. No. 822-4485 or 822-9663 loc. 117

    IMPORTANT: THE CONTEST IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 23rd NSC.

    Submitted artwork becomes the property of School of Tomorrow, Philippines.

  • PACE BOWL

    MATH 1097 1132 PHILIPPINE HISTORY 1097-1108

    ENGLISH 1097 1144 ASIAN HISTORY 1109 1120

    SCIENCE 1097 1144 PHILIPPINE ECONOMICS 1139 - 1144

    FILIPINO 1073 1120 WORLD HISTORY 97 108

    SCRIPTURE VIDEO

    PSALM 104:1-24

    GROUP BIBLE SPEAKING

    1. Genesis 15:1-18

    2. Luke 15:11-32

    3. Deuteronomy 6:1-25

    4. Revelations 21:1-27

    5. Micah 7:1-20

    6. Romans 8:18-39

    7. Ruth 4:1-17

  • BIBLE BOWL BOOKS

    1. Genesis

    2. Joshua

    3. Job

    4. I Samuel

    5. Nahum

    6. Obadiah

    7. Joel

    8. Matthew

    9. Galatians

    10. Ephesians

    11. II Timothy

    Only one entry per school, per event is allowed.

    Females participating in ANY athletic event are REQUIRED to wear CULOTTES.

    NO CULOTTES = NO COMPETITION.

    Only one (1) piano will be used for the Duet Piano event.

    SOTP will provide a puppet booth to use for the competition. However, schools still

    have the option to bring their own puppet booth.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • *** VENUES ***

    SUBIC BAY EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTER

    REMY FIELD AND SUBIC GYM

    TENNIS CENTER

    *** Accommodation & Tours *** Contact:

    Ms. Nida Rojo

    Tourism Department

    Mobile # 0917-5157112

    *** Transportation *** Contact:

    Mr. RickyMagrata

    Mobile # 0928-5512743 / 0925-5512743 / 0927-4110297

    * NEW EVENT *

    BADMINTON SINGLES (MALE & FEMALE)

    TCHOUKBALL

    BIBLE STORYTELLING (See rules attached)

    To get the latest Judges forms and information, please refer to the updated Student Convention Guidelines available at www.aceministries.com

  • NON PERFORMANCE EVENT

    PACE's must be accomplished after the last years NSC deadline September 6,

    2014 and before August 28, 2015.

    This category will be included in the list of early submissions and is due on

    September 4, 2015.

    Only work accomplished in PACE's will count. No mini-classes.

    PACE work must be on high school level beginning at 1097

    Gaps may be included ONLY if on high school level

    PACEs included must be official curriculum of ACE Ministries/SOT and/or Filipino language, Philippine History, Asian History and Philippine Economics.

    ACE training PACE's may be included in this award. Certification must come from

    the School of Tomorrow School Services/Training Division office.

    BLESS training may count towards the Over 100 PACE award. The BLESS training

    includes eight (8) Paces (referred to as modules). The training must be certified

    through the BLESS office.

    Legible copies of the appropriate Supervisors Progress Cards with dates of tests taken must be submitted along with application (CF23 see attachment) signed by

    the principal/pastor.

    This category will earn a 1st place award.

  • 5th ACE Alumni Convention Make History One More Time

    Requirements

    SOT High School graduate.

    Endorsement from your school.

    (Note: If the school no longer exists, provide a photocopy of your diploma.)

    Registration

    Registration Fee: EARLY REGISTRATION: Php600.00

    ONSITE REGISTRATION: Php800.00

    Inclusive of Shirt, button pins, and Buffet Lunch

    Deadline of early registration and payment is on or before August 3, 2015.

    You may download the forms through the website www.sotphil.net

    Method of Payment

    Metrobank, Doa Soledad, Paraaque Branch

    Savings Account #: 081-3-08151393-8

    Savings Account Name: School of Tomorrow, Philippines

    Fax or email the deposit slip with your name, contact details, and purpose of the

    payment.

    Addressed to:

    Mr. Jonathan Quimoy

    Fax No.: (+632) 822-9663 loc. 137

    Email Address: [email protected] [email protected]

    Contact Person

    Head Office Mr. Jonathan Quimoy / (+632) 822-4485 or (+632) 822-9663 local 117

    Tentative Schedule of Activities:

    October 22, 2015 Registration - 9:00am 10:00am only Competition Proper 10:00am onwards

    October 23, 2015 Sports Lunch Group Fellowship / Program

    Note:

    For the Platform and Music events, only one piece/song will be used and it will

    be available for download soon at www.sotphil.net

    NSC standard and dress code will still be strictly implemented even in sports

    events. (Refer to the Student Convention Guidelines). You can download this from

    http://www.aceministries.com/studentprograms/isc/

  • TENTATIVE SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS

    BAGUIO CITY January 12 -15, 2016

    BACOLOD CITY January 19 - 22, 2016

    BUTUAN CITY January 26 - 29, 2016

    METRO MANILA February 2 - 5, 2016

    TAGAYTAY February 9 -12, 2016

    DEADLINE FOR DISCOUNTED FEES AND

    ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL BE

    ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 11, 2015

    Note: Exact Venues to be announced

  • 1. TRADING SOUVENIRS!

    Plan on bringing trading souvenirs to swap with other delegates during

    Pre-Rally Nights! More Souvenirs = More Friends!!!

    What kind of souvenir? BE CREATIVE! Just make sure the designs meet the

    NSC Standards!

    2. BEST PICTURE OF THE DAY!

    Contest is open for students only!

    One entry per delegate.

    Category will be given during Pre-Rally Nights.

    Bring cameras and memory cards to the Master Control room

    from 1pm to 4pm the following day.

    NSC staff will download your photos and enlist you in the contest.

    Selected photos will be shown during Pre-Rally Nights.

    Winner for each nights' category will be announced during pre-rally night

    and will be presented a special prize.

  • Name _______________________________________________________________________

    Birth Date _______________________________ Gender ____________________________

    How many years have you attended a school using the SOT curriculum? _____________

    School _______________________________________________________________________

    Church ______________________________________________________________________

    Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________

    City _________________________ Province ____________________ ZIP Code ________

    Phone ________________________________ Email _________________________________

    If more space is needed, please use the reverse side.

    Please state the reasons for wanting to serve in the 24/7 Squad

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    Please check the areas of expertise/experience you have that may be useful at NSC.

    Are you a seeking College degree? Yes _____ No _____ what field? ____________

    Ongoing? _______ What year? _____

    Are you currently employed? Yes _____ No ______

    With what company? ________________________ Position? __________________

    Do you have a drivers license? Yes _____ No ______ What is your present church ministry? __________________________________________

    Please provide with this application:

    A current photo of yourself

    A reference from your pastor or principal

    Your personal testimony of salvation

    A description of your church and school background and statement of faith of

    your church/school.

    A current testimony of your walk with the Lord

    _______________________________________ __________________________

    Applicants Signature Date

  • The purpose of the 24/7 Squad is to influence others to live for Christ by assisting the Student

    Convention leadership with any tasks asked of them. The members arrive at NSC prior to

    registration and remain until after the Awards Ceremony.

    Squad members may be asked to assist in:

    Pre- rally preparation

    Clean up

    Setting up booths

    Running errands

    Being mascots

    Grand Entry

    Setting up the stage

    Setting up rooms for competition

    Act as Mascot

    Squad members are students or graduates who can no longer participate in competition

    but who still wish to be a part of NSC by serving.

    24/7 Squad volunteers must:

    Have graduated from a school using the SOT System.

    Must be at least 19 years old.

    Have a servants heart.

    Shoulder his/her transportation to and from National Student Convention.

    Must be with the NSC Team by OCTOBER 18, 2015, SUNDAY.

    NOTE: SOTP will shoulder board and lodging of all 24/7 Squad members while at NSC

    Deadline of application : August 3, 2015

    *** ONLY FIRST 20 APPLICANTS W/ COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE APPROVED

    Send your registration forms and requirements to Mrs. Ruby Pano at [email protected] or [email protected]

  • Is your school ready for Registration Dress Check?

    Use this checklist to make sure ALL of your students, sponsors, and guests are ready for dress

    check. Convention Appearance Guidelines will be enforced. Consult your Student

    Convention Guidelines for ISC appearance standards. The following checklist covers areas

    most frequently addressed.

    FEMALES

    Appearance is to be conservative, modest, and neat.

    Hair must be a natural color, no fads.

    Jewelry must be conservative and minimal.

    Only one earring (smaller than a 5 centavo coin) per earlobe is permitted.

    No form-fitting tops are permitted.

    Necklines must come to the clavicle bone in the front and to the bottom of the

    neck in the back. (no bra strap should be visible)

    Midriffs must be covered at all times and in all positions.

    No see-through tops, denim, or stone-washed clothing is permitted.

    No form-fitting dresses, skirts, or culottes are permitted.

    Slits may not extend higher than the bottom of the knee.

    Hemlines of dresses, skirts, or culottes must be no shorter than the bottom of the

    knee (when standing or sitting).

    Skirts with see-through fabrics must be lined or worn with slips.

    No cargo (pockets sewn to the outside of skirt), denim, or stone-washed

    clothing are permitted.

    oes

    Only closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip-flops

    are permitted.

    Shoelaces are to be neatly tied.

    Please evaluate each of these areas before you enter registration. Schools may not finish

    registration until all students, sponsors, and guests have successfully completed dress check.

    I have checked each of my students, sponsors, and guests. They each meet the convention

    dress guidelines and are ready for dress check.

    _____________________________________________ __________________________________

    Female Head Sponsors Signature over printed name School Name

  • Is your school ready for Registration Dress Check?

    Use this checklist to make sure ALL of your students, sponsors, and guests are ready for dress

    check. Convention Appearance Guidelines will be enforced. Consult your Student

    Convention Guidelines for ISC appearance standards. The following checklist covers areas

    most frequently addressed.

    MALES

    Appearance is to be conservative, modest, and neat.

    Men must have neat, trimmed, conservative haircuts no fads. The hair is to be tapered or blocked, not touching the ear or collar.

    Sideburns may be no lower than the middle of the ear.

    Neither dying nor coloring the tips of the hair is allowed.

    No braided or spiked (if in doubt, comb it down) hairstyles are permitted.

    Extra curly or afro hair is not to exceed one inch in length.

    No facial hair is permitted on students.

    Male sponsors may wear neatly trimmed mustaches and/or beards.

    One watch and one ring (per hand) is permitted.

    All other jewelry must be removed.

    Button-up shirts (polos are acceptable) with a collar and sleeves is appropriate.

    Only top button may be left unbuttoned.

    Shirts with tails are to be tucked into pants.

    Slacks, dress pants, or long, conservative trousers are appropriate.

    Denim jeans, cargo pants (pockets sewn to the outside), bicycle shorts,

    swimsuits, or fad extremes are inappropriate and are not permitted.

    Pants are to be worn properly (at the waistline).

    Belts must be worn with pants, slacks, or trousers that have belt loops.

    Dress shoes or sneakers with matching socks are appropriate.

    Only closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip-flops.

    Shoelaces are to be neatly tied.

    Please evaluate each of these areas before you enter registration. Schools may not finish

    registration until all students, sponsors, and guests have successfully completed dress check.

    I have checked each of my students, sponsors, and guests. They each meet the convention

    dress guidelines and are ready for dress check.

    ______________________________________________ _________________________________

    Female Head Sponsors Signature over printed name School Name

  • CLARIFICATIONS

    ART: 1. Artwork in Colored Pencils, Pen and Ink, Sketching, Watercolor, and Pastels should be

    properly framed AND with glass.

    2. Artwork in Acrylics may either be with or without glass.

    3. Artwork in Oil should be framed WITHOUT glass.

    4. No mixed-media artwork may be submitted. 5. Pen and Ink is MONOCHROMATIC this means only ONE color of ink should be used. 6. ALL artwork should measure no more than 36 (3 feet) on any side, INCLUDING

    FRAME, and must be ready to hang with wire hangers.

    7. Make sure all artwork which features people follows convention guidelines for

    appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open

    shoes/slippers, etc.).

    8. All artwork must be submitted with a 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each artwork.

    9. NO JUDGES FORMS NEEDED. 10. All entries must be done in realistic style. NO ABSTRACT, SURREAL OR CARTOON styles.

    11. NO artwork should attempt to portray the face of Christ.

    PHOTOGRAPHY: 1. All photos must be approximately 8 x 10 (8R) size, in either landscape or portrait

    orientation

    2. All photos must be submitted with proper matting, not framing, and WITHOUT glass or

    plastic cover (example of matting material: illustration board); for easier display,

    matting should be approximately 11 x 14. 3. Each photo must be entered in only one event.

    4. Make sure all photos which feature people follow convention guidelines for

    appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open

    shoes/slippers, etc.).

    5. All photos must be submitted with a 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each photo.

    6. NO JUDGES FORMS NEEDED.

    SCRAPBOOKING 1. Non-performance. Open for FEMALE contestants ONLY.

    2. Layout may be 8x8 or larger and must be a scrapbook layout. Cards and other craft projects cannot be submitted as the entire entry.

    3. ALL items including photos in the entry MUST conform to SOTP Student Convention

    dress standards and guidelines.

    4. Entries must be a minimum of two pages but not exceed twelve pages. (back-to-

    back pages are considered 2 pages)

    5. Entry must have a clearly stated theme.

    6. All artwork must be submitted with a 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached to the back of the scrapbook.

  • CLAY SCULPTURE, METALWORK, AND WOODWORK: 1. Open for Male and Female contestants. One entry per school.

    2. For Clay Sculpture:

    1. Entries must be entirely hand built and can be made of any CLAY or POLYMER

    CLAY.

    2. Use of slip molds or green ware available from ceramic or craft houses is not

    allowed.

    3. Slip molds may be used if the mold is made by the student and molds must be

    submitted as part of the entry.

    3. Metalwork and Woodwork entries must not exceed three (3) feet, and for Clay

    Sculpture, two (2) feet in any direction (l-w-h).

    4. Follow convention guidelines, except that NO JUDGES FORMS ARE NEEDED; instead, attach 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT. Include Photography Report where needed.

    NEEDLE AND THREAD: 1. All categories are for FEMALE contestants ONLY.

    2. For Dresses: Contestants must make girl's/ladies' garments. No children's garments are

    permitted, except in crochet and knitting.

    3. All fashion must meet A.C.E. Dress requirements.

    4. For Cross-Stitch and Embroidery: No stamped cross-stitch / 'punch and sew'

    embroidery will be accepted. Pictures must be framed without glass. The back of all

    work must be accessible for judging.

    5. Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE JUDGES FORMS AND ALL REPORTS AND PATTERNS. Include 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

    6. Incomplete and/or unfinished items will not be judged.

    SCIENCE and SOCIAL STUDIES: 1. Exhibits must occupy a table or floor area no wider than 48 inches.

    2. Dangerous chemicals; offensive odors; explosives; open flames; or live animals,

    reptiles or insects must not be exhibited. Exhibits requiring running water are not

    permitted.

    3. Experiment notebooks and other supporting data should be available for the judges.

    4. For Social Studies: Photos that are not historical and include people must adhere to

    contestants dress standards.

    5. Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE (3) JUDGES FORMS. Include 3 x 5 card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

    **NOTE TO SPONSORS and COACHES**

    Be sure the contestant enters the correct category. When in doubt, READ then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines.

    Failure to follow rules may result to disqualification.

    NOTE TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO PURSUE THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION: Due to the strict size restrictions of airlines on check-in luggage (maximum 62 total

    dimension), please make sure that the sizes of artwork and exhibits do not exceed the allowable size including the packaging. Charges for excess size are very high.

  • MUSIC:

    Listed below are the instruments that can be used for the various categories.

    Woodwind Solo String Solo (Bowed) 1. Flute 1. Violin

    2. Bamboo Flute 2. Viola

    3. Saxophone 3. Cello

    4. Clarinet 4. String Bass

    5. Ocarina

    6. Bassoon

    7. Oboe

    8. Contrabassoon

    String Solo (plucked, hammered, strummed) Brass Solo 1. Harp 1. Horn

    2. Classical Guitar 2. Cornett

    3. Banjo 3. Trumpet

    4. Mandolin 4. Flugehorn

    5. Mandora 5. Trombone

    6. Banduria 6. Tuba

    7. Ukulele

    8. Laud

    9. Octavina

    10. Bandora

    Miscellaneous Solo 1. Accordion

    2. Marimba

    3. Xylophone

    4. Recorder

    5. Handbells

    6. Bagpipe

    7. Harmonica

    **NOTE TO SPONSORS and COACHES** Be sure the contestant enters the correct category.

    When in doubt, READ then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines. Failure to follow rules may result to disqualification.

  • CULOTTES FOR CONVENTION

    The SOTP Student Convention dress standards require young ladies to wear culottes for

    athletic events. Please refer to the following information before purchasing or sewing

    culottes for your students.

    What do Student Convention approved culottes look like?

    BOX-PLEAT CULOTTES

    PLEATED CULOTTES (pleats front and back)

    SKIRLOTS (knee-length culottes with front and back knee-length

    panels attached to waistband, covering to the side

    seams)

    What do NOT meet Student Convention Guidelines for culottes? Loose-fitting knee-length basketball shorts

    Gauchos (no pleats or panels)

    If you have any questions about the suitability of your schools culottes, feel free to send a photo of a student in the culottes to [email protected] or [email protected] to

    receive approval.