TCA Telugu Badi – Competition General Guidelines
These rules serve as general guidelines for conducting the competitions. By registering, participants acknowledge that organizers reserve the right to make necessary changes based on the number of participants.
- Final Decisions:
The decisions made by the judges and organizers are final. - Age Consideration:
For age-based competitions, a participant’s age as of January 1, 2026 will be considered. - Encouraging Participation:
The goal of TCA Telugu Badi is to encourage children and their participation. We aim to recognize as many participants as possible while maintaining the quality of the competitions.
The general guidelines for the number of prizes are as follows: - Up to 3 participants in a category – 1 prize
- 4–6 participants
– 2 prizes
- 7–10 participants
– 3 prizes
- More than 10 participants – 1 additional prize for every 5 participants
- Advancing Levels:
Children who won a prize in reading or writing competitions last year are expected to register one level higher than their previous year’s level.
If a child registers at the same level, the judges/organizers have the right to move the child to a higher level. - Level 3 Winners:
Children who have already won prizes in Level 3 reading or writing competitions are requested not to participate this year, to allow fair opportunities for others. - Punctuality:
These are time-bound contests conducted with precision. Parents are requested to cooperate fully and pay attention to announcements regarding category timings. - Attendance:
Each contestant must be present at the venue at least 30 minutes before their category begins (poem recitation and/or elocution).
If a contestant is absent when called and chooses to participate later (after their group’s time slot), they may still perform but will not be eligible for prizes. - Judges’ Authority:
In all cases, the judges’ and organizers’ decisions are final. - Respect for Volunteers:
Judges, proctors, and organizers are volunteers serving the Telugu community of Houston. Please be respectful of their time and efforts. - Feedback:
Feedback is important for the success of these events. Please send your comments or suggestions to:
📧 telugucontests@tcatelugubadi.org