5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Laughing Out Loud – Video

Praise GAG Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.                  Each country can have 1 entry in this competition.

2.                  Each entry can have unlimited participants for each group.

3.                  The entry will make their original storyline submitted in a movie- type. It must be wholesome.  There should be no negative, green, or toilet humor.  The actions should not also be sexually suggestive. Gay or Lesbian acts will not be tolerated. Non-compliance will result in disqualification.

4.                  It is encouraged for video editing to be a professional as possible.

5.                  Video should not exceed 7 minutes, including entrance and exit.  One point will be deducted from the total score for every minute or fraction thereof in excess of the time allotted.

5.<         All videos must be put in a CD or Flash Disk. The videos will be previewed by the committee before the competition.

6.<         Costumes, props and musical accompaniment may be used to enhance the performance.

7.<         Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

8.<         Each country must submit their entry, along with a script for judges’ reference during registration. Failure to submit a script will result in a deduction of one point in the overall score.

7.         Winners shall be announced during the closing of the conference.

 

 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

 

Overall Impact                                                                                                                                       30%

                Vibrancy                                                                                                 10%

                Delivery of Punch line/Timing                                                                           20%

               

Stage Presence                                                                                                                                  25%

                Showmanship                                                                                                     15%

                Costume/Props                                                                                   10%

 

Message and Content                                                                                                                         20%

 

Cinematography (video quality, editing)                                                                                         25%

               

TOTAL                                                                                                                                                   100%


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Woodstruck!

Battle Of The Bands

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.                   The competition is open to all YFC members. Each country is allowed to have 1 entry in this competition.

2.                   The number of band members may range from 3 - 10 persons (musicians and singers combined). One point will be deducted from the total score for every person less or in excess of the range.

3.                   Each band will be allowed to play two songs; it can be a full band or an acoustic band. Medleys are not allowed. The songs to be played will be 1 contemporary/pop, and 1 religious revival song. Lyrics should be wholesome. Original compositions are encouraged.

4.                   Total playing time must not exceed 12 minutes.  One point will be deducted from the total score for every minute or fraction thereof in excess of the time allotted.

5.                   The band look, which includes costumes of singers and band members, must be decent and proper.

6.                   The competition committee will provide all amplifiers, local microphones and one set of drums. The band members should bring their own guitars, keyboards and any other instruments or gadgets.  In case they didn’t bring the required instruments, the group should personally ask other groups for the instruments that they need to borrow.

7.                   Participants are prohibited from adjusting the amplifier and mixer settings (in sound checks and actual performance), only with their own instruments and gadgets, so as to ensure smooth running of conference. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

8.<         Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

9.<         Each country must submit song lyrics for judges’ reference during registration. Failure to submit a script will result in a deduction of one point in the overall score.

10.        Winners shall be announced during the closing of the conference.

 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

 

Ability to entertain__________________________________________                                                               40%

Ability to choose and arrange the order of songs in order to build up the excitement of the audience (10%)

Audience Impact/Rapport with the audience/ Ability to make the audience stop and stay (20%)

Stage presence (10%)

Skill­­­­­­­­­­­________________________________________________________       _                                               30%

Band (instrumental arrangement and harmony) (15%)

Singers (15%)

Content                                                                                                                                                                    15%

Lyrics of Songs (10%)

Clarity of Lyrics (5%)

Band Character (band look/ action/ spiels are of Christian character      __                                              15%

Band Look (10%)

Exciting/ Original Spiels (5%)

TOTAL                                                                                                                                                                      100%

 

5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Kinetic Showdown

Dance Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.                  The competition is open to all Youth for Christ members

2.                  There should be only 1 entry per country.

3.                  Each dance group must be composed of 8 - 15 members.  One point will be deducted for every person in excess of the limit. 

4.                  Maximum time for performance is 7 minutes including entrance and exit. Time starts once choreography starts and ends immediately after the last movement. 1 point will be deducted from the total score for every minute or fraction thereof in excess of the allotted time.

5.                  Movements should not be vulgar or sexually suggestive.

6.                  Costumes must be decent and proper for the dance. The competition committee reserves the right not to allow the performance of a group due to costume technicalities.

7.                  Use of props and special effects is highly recommended to make presentation more exciting, lively and creative.

8.                  Music should be wholesome and lively.  Subliminal, sexually suggestive and vulgar lyrics/language will not be allowed (i.e. Peaches and Cream, Sex Bomb, Too Close etc). Non compliance with this guideline will result in disqualification.

9.                  Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

10.              CDs, track number and the title of the music to be used should be submitted to the YFC MEC competitions committee on the registration table of the conference.

11.              Winners shall be announced during the closing of the conference.

 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

 

                CHOREOGRAPHY                                                                                                                40 %

Originality                                                                                              15%

Creativity                                                                                                15%

Production values-character and attitude                                       10%

SPORTSMANSHIP                                                                                                              40 %

Audience impact                                                                                  15%                       

Energy, vibrancy, execution                                                               15%

Coordination                                                                                        10%

COSTUME, PROPS AND APPEARANCE                                                                         20 %

Stage presence                                                                                   5%

Wholesome appeal                                                                            5%

Costume and special effects                                                            10%        ____

TOTAL                                                                                                                                   100 %


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Kinetic Face-Off

Dance Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.      The competition is open to all Youth for Christ members.

2.      There should be only 1 entry per country.

3.      “The Crew” must be composed of maximum 5 members.  

4.      Each group will be around the dance floor with the other participating groups. There will be series of modern dance music which will be played and each “crew” will be called one by one to execute a dance routine.

5.      Movements should not be vulgar or sexually suggestive.

6.      Costumes must be decent and proper for the dance. The competition committee reserves the right not to allow the performance of a group due to costume technicalities.

7.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

8.      Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

 

                CHOREOGRAPHY                                                                                                                50 %

Originality                                                                                              15%

Creativity                                                                                                15%                       

Difficulty                                                                                                 20%

ENERGY AND VIBRANCY                                                                                    15 %

EXECUTION AND COORDINATION                                                                   15 %

AUDIENCE IMPACT                                                                                                             10 %                      

STAGE PRESENCE                                                                                                              10 %

TOTAL                                                                                                                                   100 %

 


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Youth Idol 2.0

Duet Singing Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.      This competition is open to all YFC members. Only 1 pair per country.

2.      The contestants can choose the song they want to sing, and in any language as long as it is wholesome and inspiring. It is suggested that the contestant sings an English song for the benefit of the predominantly English speaking audience. If the song will not be in English, please produce a translated version.

3.      If a contestant wants to play live (example: play guitar or piano), the person playing should be one of the contestants of the same entry, i.e. same country. The competition committee must also be informed beforehand if a contestant wants to do so.

4.      The time of performance should not exceed 6 minutes. One point will be deducted from the total score for every minute or fraction thereof in excess of the allotted time.

5.      Wearing of costumes is highly encouraged to add on to the appeal and star-like performance.

6.      Songs must be in a compact disk or flash disk, and must be submitted, along with lyrics for judges’ reference to the competitions committee at the registration.

7.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

8.      Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

 

                Vocals                                                                                                    50%

                                Voice Quality                                                         30%

                                Dynamics                                                              10%

                                Versatility                                                               10%

Showmanship                                                                                     15%

                Harmony                                                               10%

                Ability to sing as one                                           5%

                Message and Emotion                                                                      15%

                Star Appeal/Audience Impact                                                         10%

                Stage Presence                                                                                  10%

                                                                                                                                ____

                Total                                                                                                       100%

 


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

YFC MTV!

Music Video Competition

 

DYNAMICS

           

1.      Each country can submit 1 entry in this competition.

2.      The group will choose any Christian song to be used for the video. The music video must not exceed 7 minutes including enhancers, intro and extro. A deduction of 1 point per 30 second excess of this limit will be given.

3.      There is no limit with the number of persons in the video. Use of effects (3D animation, cartoon, etc.) is encouraged to enhance the video and make it more attractive. The group will have the freedom to choose the theme for their music video.

4.      Actions must be wholesome and depicts YFC as a Christian group that uses creative means of introducing Christ to others.

5.      It is encouraged to represent the theme of the conference: Free ME! Free Middle East! Galatians 5:13.

6.      All entries must be put in a CD or Flash Disk. The videos will be previewed by the committee before the competition.

7.      All entries must be submitted to the competitions committee upon registration.

8.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

9.      The winner will be announced at the end of the conference.

 

 

Criteria for judging

               

Storyline/Plot and Flow                                                       20%

Overall Visual Effect                                                            20%

                Originality                                                                              20%

Creativity                                                                                10%

Theme/Message                                                                 15%

                Video and Music harmony                                                 10%

Audience Impact                                                                  5%

                                                                                                ____

Total                                                                                       100%

 

 

 

 

 

 


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Banner Competition

DYNAMICS

 

1.      Each country is allowed 1 entry.

2.      The banner’s size must be 1 meter x 1 meter of any cloth color or texture.

3.      The banner must be brought to the conference site already done; you can use any material on the cloth.

4.      The banner design should reflect how their country is living out a YFC lifestyle in the Middle East.

5.      The banner must include the name of the country.

6.      It will be displayed in the venue for the duration of the conference.

7.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

8.      Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

 

Criteria for Judging:

 

                                Originality                                                              30%

                                Creativity/Color and Style                                   20%

                                Relevance to the Theme                                    20%

                                Visual Impact                                                       30%

                                                                                                                ____

                                Total                                                                       100%


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Coordinators Got Talent! Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.      Each country can have to up to 2 entries of YFC Coordinators who serve in their country to compete.

2.      The competition aims to honor and showcase the talents of our YFC coordinators who never tire of supporting us in our journey to Christ.

3.      Any talent can be shared to entertain the audience. Dangerous stunts such as playing with fire, juggling knives or walking on broken glass can result to disqualification.

4.      Each competitor will be allotted 6 minutes. 1 point will be deducted from the total score for every minute or fraction thereof in excess of the allotted time.

5.      Props and costumes are encouraged to enhance performance.

6.      The competitions committee must be informed if any other special gadgets/materials are to be used.

7.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

8.      Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

 

Criteria for Judging:

 

                                Originality/Creativity                                                                                             30%

                                Costume/Props/appearance                                                                            20%

                                Stage Presence                                                                                                   30%

                                Audience Impact                                                                                                  20%

                                                                                                                                                                ____

                                Total                                                                                                                       100%

 


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

Xpress ME!

YFC Mural Competition

 

DYNAMICS

 

1.      Each country can only have 1 entry.

2.      Each entry is to be done on a ‘wall’, 1 ½ meter by 1 ½ meter, which will be provided on the site.

3.      Each entry should be made in the conference. Participants will be given a time limit of 4 hours to complete the mural.

4.      The design of the mural should be designed around a ‘conviction statement’ that would also be created by the participants that should reflect expression of the theme “Free ME!” (Gal5:13)

5.      The statement should be as short as possible for it to be easily remembered, similar to an advertising tagline.

6.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

7.      Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

 

Criteria for Judging:

 

                                Artistic Impact                                                                                                       50%

                                Overall appearance                                                                            40%

                                Design relating to conviction statement                                         10%

                                Statement Impact                                                                                                                50%

                                Catchy                                                                                                    25%

                                Originality / Creativity                                                                           25%        ___

                                Total                                                                                                                       100%


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

MARK ME!

YFC ME Logo Competition

DYNAMICS

 

1.      This competition is open to all YFC members. Any individual can submit an entry.

2.      This competition aims to have a logo that would represent YFC Middle East as a whole.

3.      The logo should have the YFC logo (discreetly for the sake of our KSA brothers and sisters) or the words YFC Middle East or YFC ME in it.

4.      The logo should be submitted in a jpeg or psd format, 1024x768 or higher.

5.      The entry should be submitted in a CD or Flash Disk upon registration.

6.      In the event that the creator cannot personally attend the conference, notice should be given to the competitions committee before on by Tuesday, September 30, 2008. A copy of the entry should then be submitted upon registration through the other delegates in the same way.

7.      Entries sent through email will not be accepted.

8.      Extra credit will be given to those entries who would submit an explanation for their logo.

9.      Each country must submit their entry form by Thursday, September 25, 2008, to the competitions committee to qualify for the competition.

10.  Winners shall be announced at the closing of the conference.

 

 

Criteria for Judging:

 

                                Artistic Impact                                                                                                       50%

                                Overall appearance                                                                            40%

                                Design relating to conviction statement                                         10%

                                Statement Impact                                                                                                                50%

                                Catchy                                                                                                    25%

                                Originality / Creativity                                                                           25%        ___

                                Total                                                                                                                       100%


5th CFC YFC Middle East Conference

Free ME! Free Middle East! - Gal5:13

October 2-3, 2008

Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain

 

 

Country              :

Contact person          :

 

Check the box or circle if your area has an entry     

 

Creative Competitions:

 

q       Laughing Out Loud! - Praise GAG Competition<

q       Woodstruck! - Battle of the Bands

q       Kinetic Showdown! - Dance Competition

q       Kinetic Face-off! Dance Competition

q       YFC MTV! - Music Video Competition

q       Youth Idol 2.0

q       Proclaim! - Extemporaneous Speech                             __# of entries

q       Banner Competition

q       Coordinators Got Talent!                                        __# of entries

q       Xpress ME! YFC Mural Competition

q       MARK ME! YFC ME Logo Competition                   __# of entries

 

 

 

Deadline of submission of entry forms:    Thursday, September 25, 2008

 

 

For any queries, please contact the competitions committee and please submit your competition entry forms and other entries to the competitions committee.

 

 

 

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