1. These rules are general guidelines that we will follow to conduct
the competitions. By registering for the competitions, you acknowledge that the
organizers have the right to make changes to the rules depending on the number
of participants.
2. The decision of the judges and organizers is final.
3. For those competitions that are based on participant ages, their
age as on January 1st 2020 will be considered.
4. The goal of TCA Telugu Badi is to encourage children and their
participation. We want to recognize and encourage as many participants as possible
– without diluting the quality of the competitions. The general guidelines for
number of prizes we intend to give are:
a.
Up to 3 participants in a category – only 1 prize
b.
Between 4-6 participants in a category – 2 prizes
c.
Between 7-10 participants in a category – 3 prizes
d.
More than 10 participants in a category – 1 additional prize for
every 5 participants
5. Children who participated in reading and writing competitions last
year and won a prize, are expected to register and contest at 1 level
higher (than the previous year) If the child wishes to participate at the same
level as last year, judges/ organizers will have the right to move and place
the kid at the higher level.
6. Children who won prizes in reading or writing competitions at
level 3 are requested not to contest this year to give a fair chance for others.
7. This
is a time bound contest where organizers have to conduct and conclude contests
almost in a military precision. Hence we request parents to be very cooperative
and pay attention to the announcements of the timings for various categories.
8. Each
contestant is expected to be present at the venue at least 30 minutes before
their particular category starts whether it is poem recitation and/or
elocution. Each contestant is expected to be present when their name is called
upon the stage. In case the contestant is not present at that particular time
but chooses to participate at a later time, after the time slot for their age
group is done, he/she can still participate but cannot be considered for the
prizes.
9. In all and any such cases, Judges/ Organizers' decision is final
10.The
judges, proctors and organizers are volunteers who are serving the Telugu
community of Houston. Please respect their time during the event.
11.Feedback
is critical for the success of these events – and we appreciate your support.
Please send your feedback on the event to telugucontests@tcatelugubadi.org