DECAFEST 2010

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

ENTRY PERMITTED ONLY FOR STUDENTS/STAFF OF INVITED COLLEGES

The last date for registration is 7th February 2010
Registration fee: Rs.2000 PER COLLEGE, which should be paid by DD in the name of Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore
The essentials for registration and issue of delegate cards at DECAFEST 2010 are:
· A letter of approval from the Principal/Dean of your college carrying under his/her seal, the names of the members of the delegation with two photocopies.
· The letter must indicate the leader of your delegation and ladies and gents under separate columns.
· The letter must contain the office and residential phone and fax numbers of the Principal/Dean.
· The copy of college identity card of each participant
· Send an e-mail containing list of participants to decafest2010@live.co.uk by the last date for registration ie by the 5th of February,2010
Participants must report at competition venue at least one hour prior for registration and lots, last call for reporting is half hour before the event
Participants are not allowed to introduce themselves or their colleges or to dedicate an event
There will be an overall championship given to the college that scores the highest point for events held
For each competition 1st place=15 points
2nd place=10 points
3rd place=5 points
Any matter that is communally sensitive or hurts the religious beliefs of the other or portrays obscenity or vulgarity in any form will not be permitted and will be disqualified immediately.
Negative scoring will be done wherever specified
If there is a tie each team will be awarded full points for position obtained
College property to be handled with utmost care
Any team found misusing property or misbehavior will be penalized/disqualified
For all events the premises must be cleared after the teams performance otherwise marks will be deducted

FOR ALL EVENTS JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL

FINE ARTS EVENTS

KETCHUP(Salad dressing):

· Two entries per college.
· Each team should consist of two members.
· Pre carved or cut vegetables are not allowed.
· Salad should be palatable.
· Salad should be presented on a plate/tray of any size
· Use of grating instruments, knives, peelers are allowed
· All necessary items to be brought by participants.
· Ingredients allowed tomato, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, capsicum, pineapple, apple, beetroot, potato, watermelon, lemon, onion, pumpkin, papaya, coriander leaves, salt and pepper.
· No added colours, preservatives or sauces.
· Time allotted: 1 hour.
· Extra 15mins will be given to clean up the area before judging.

VIBGYOR(Painting):

· Individual event
· Two entries per college.
· Media : only water colours allowed(acrylic or poster colours)
· Use of sketch pens, ball pens or oils not permitted.
· Candidates have to bring A3 size drawing paper along with the colours.
· Topic will be given on the spot.
· Time allotted: 1hour and 30mins.

AVATAR(Clay modeling):

· Two entries per college.
· Each team should consist of two members.
· Theme will be given on the spot.
· Participants should bring their own clay.
· Participants should clean up the area once the competition is over failing which the team will be disqualified.
· Accessories for decoration(buttons, toothpicks pins etc) and instruments for carving if required must be brought by the participants
· Time allotted: 1 hour.
· Theme will be given on the spot

CARICATURE(Cartooning):

· Individual entry
· 2 entries per college
· Maximum duration will not be more than 1 hours and 30 minutes.
· Participants shall bring their own material.
· A3 paper must be brought by the participant.
· Theme will be announced on the spot

JIGSAW(Collage):

Two entries per college.
· Two members per team.
· Participants have to bring standard size black chart paper and other necessary articles (magazines, paper cutting, and glue).
· Use of scissors is not allowed.
· Nothing other than paper cuttings should be used EVEN for writing captions/headlines. Paints, sketches, highlighter, marker pens, salt, sand, glitter, wood shavings etc. not to be used.
· Cutting of pre printed letters/images/numbers not allowed. To create letter/image/number paper bits should be stuck in the wanted design/format.
· Theme will be given on the spot
· Time allotted: 90minutes.
· 10 minutes will be given to clean up before the judges arrive.

BLUSH(FACE PAINTING):

· Two members per team
· Two entries per college
· Painting will be by paintbrush and /or sponge only.
· All painting will be free hand- no stamps, no stencils and no airbrush.
· Designs cannot use jewels, glitter, gold leaf, feathers, ribbons or other accessories
· Theme will be provided on the spot.
· Time limit is 90 min.
· Brief verbal description and explanation of the painting is essential.
· Colors, Brush etc are to be brought by the participants

LITERARY EVENTS

THREE IDIOTS(Pot pourri):

· One entry per college.
· Three members per team.
· The events include Dumb charades, Pictionary and Tom, Dick n Harry(TDH)
· No use of alphabets or official sign language used for the hearing impaired
· All other standard rules apply.
· Only English words, phrases and movies will be given.
· There will be a preliminary round after which top 6 teams will qualify for the finals.

UN DOS TREZ(Sudoku):

· Individual participation event
· Three entries per college.
· Standard Sudoku rules apply.
· First participant that solves Sudoku will be awarded accordingly.
· Ball pen to be used.
· No corrections to be made on the provided paper.

ALTER EGO(Debate):

· One team per college.
· Each team consists of two speakers, one for and one against the topic.
· Topic will be announced on Day 1 at the registration counter.
· Each speaker will be given 2min and 30 seconds to speak.
· Speech will be followed by a questioning session. Questions will be put forward by the judges following which each team will be allowed to put forward one question.

MOCK TALE(Creative Writing):

· Individual participation event
· Any number of entries per college
· Only paper provided by host can be used
· No restriction on style of writing. Word limit is 2000 including the title
· Entries to be made in blue or black ink only
· Participants names are not to be written anywhere
· Time allotted is 1 hour
· Topic will be announced on the spot

MIND YOUR LANGUAGE (Just A Minute(JAM):

· Individual participation event
· Single entry per college
· Speak on the topic, buzz when you hear the speaker make a mistake
· Vulgarity in any form not permitted
· JAM master’s decision is final
· Six finalists will be selected after prelims

WHO WANTS TO BE A DECONNAIRE? (Quiz):

· One team per college,2 members per team
· Written prelims will be conducted and then six finalist teams will be chosen
· Standard rules apply.

CULTURAL EVENTS

NACH BASANTHI NACH(Thematic dance):

· Two entries per college.
· Number of members:min-4,max-10
· Time limit is 5+2min which includes setting up of stage, introduction and performance.
· 3 marks will be deducted from the total immediately after the 7 min time period and for 15seconds thereafter.
· Introduction can be given from backstage (inclusive of allotted time).
· Running commentary not allowed. Microphone will not be provided once the dance starts.
· Should be an innovative piece conveyed only by dance and music.
· Can be eastern, western or fusion.
· No classical or religious forms are permitted and will be disqualified
· Dance drama pieces are not credited for. Originality carries marks.
· Props may be used

DESIPHONIA AND FINE TUNING(Singing competitions):

For eastern singing -only Hindi songs permitted, for western singing -only English songs permitted
· Two entries per college.
· Number of members:min-4,max-10
· Maximum of three accompaniments are allowed. Musicians must be from the same college
· Music does not carry extra marks
· All forms of accompaniments are allowed eg midi files/karaoke(without vocals)
· Only those on stage will count as part of the group. If musicians are part of the group they should stand and sing alongside the group. Otherwise they should stand at the side of the stage.
· 1 min will be given for setting up and tuning of instruments.
· Time limit is 5mins.
· 3 marks will be deducted from the total immediately after the 5min period and for every 15seconds beyond that.
· No instruments will be provided by the college.

I AM ROCK(Battle of Bands):

· One team per college, min-4 max-10 members [At least 1 vocalist and 3 different instruments required, including one percussion instrument.]
· Drum kits will be provided by the host
· Preliminary auditions will be conducted during which bands will perform for 10 minutes; top 5 finalists will be selected to perform in the finals.
· Each finalist will have to perform for 25 minutes. The numbers can belong to any category of music- Rock, POP, Jazz, Fusion, Folk, Alternative...
· No language restriction.
· Use of obscene gestures or language not permitted
· Time allotted is 25 minutes including time for sound check/tuning/setting up of instruments
· Winning team can perform one more number at the end, if time permits.

STOMP THE YARD(Non thematic dance):

· One team per college,
· Min-4 max-10 members
· Time allotted is 5+1 minutes
· No forms of religious or classical dance permitted
· 3 marks deducted from the total after allotted time period and for every 10 seconds beyond that
· All other general rules similar to thematic dance

HERA PHERI(Mad Ads) :

· One team per college min-4 max- 9 members performing.
· Topic will be given 1 hour prior to the competition
· Time allotted is 5+2 minutes
· Props to be arranged by participants.

INFORMAL EVENTS

HAATH ATTACK(Arm wrestling competition):

· Separate competitions for gents and ladies.
· Maximum 5 entries per college(could be gents or ladies)

1) The competitors shoulders must be square to the table before the match will be started
2) The competitor’s shoulders may not be less than a fist distance away from their hands at the start.
3) All starts will be a ‘Ready....Go’. The cadence will vary
4) To make a winning pin you must touch your opponent to the touch pad. There will be no parallel pin calls, you must be touched to lose.
5) You may touch any part of your opponents fingers, wrist, or forearm to the pad to constitute a pin.
6) You may not, at any time, touch your body to your hand.
7) If a competitor touches his body to his hand, and Position is gained, there will be restart and a foul given.
8) If a competitor touches his body to his hand and stops the momentum of his momentum of his opponent there will be a restart and a foul given.
9) If a competitor violates Rule # 7 or in a definite losing position the match will be awarded to his opponent.
10) You will forfeit the match with your third foul.
11) If a competitor intentionally opens his-her hand and a slip occurs the referee will restart the match and a foul will be given.
12) If a competitor violates rule # 11 in a definite losing position and the referee feels that if the competitor had not slipped that he would have been pinned, the referee will award the match to the other competitor
13) The competitors shoulder cannot go past the center of the table.
14) You may wrap only one finger in the hand grip before the ‘go’
15) The refree must see both competitors thumb knuckles unless both competitors agree to we the rule.
16) A false start is a foul.
17) The other hand shall be tucked behind the back
18) The hand tucked behind the competitors back if withdrawn at any point is a foul
19) If the competitors elbow comes out of the pocket and he/she gains position, there will be a foul given and the referee has the option to give a restart.
20) The competitors will always conduct themselves in a sportsperson like manner while at the tournament.
21) The referee has the option to give a disciplinary foul to the competitor for any un-sports person like conduct
22) All referee decisions are final.

WILD HOGS(Eating competition):

· Individual event
· 3 entries per college.
· Rules will be explained at venue.

BULLSEYE(Dodge ball):

Separate competitions for ladies and gents.
• 12 members per team.

Played within a circle of 8.5 metres
Time duration of each round is 3 minutes.
The ball used is a volleyball
If a dodger is hit on or below the knee then he/she has to move out of the circle
The team which takes out the most number of dodgers from the opposing team within the time limit is declared the winner.
Receiving or throwing the ball while touching the circle is a foul.
The dodgers within the circle shouldn’t at any point of time come out of the circle or touch the line
If a dodger touches the line even in the pretext of dodging shall be declared out.
Referees decision is final.

ZOR LAGAKE(Tug of war):

· Two entries per college-one gent’s team and one ladies team.
1) Team shall consist of 10 members plus 2 substitutions.
2) Substitutions are allowed only following injury.
3) There will be 3 sets with a break of 3 minutes between 2 consecutive sets and a 5 minute break if it is a deciding set.
4) Team members are not allowed to wear any kind of footwear or socks.
5) Team members are not allowed to use any gloves or any kind of accessories.
6) Following the first whistle the team members should take the rope and align themselves in their positions.
7) The rope shall not be taken above the shoulder.
8) The anchor should take the rope around him and he/she is not allowed to tie the rope around him/her.
9) A win is decided if the team pulls the ribbon tied at the centre of the rope beyond the line marked in their half.
10) The teams are supposed to let go of the rope only after the final whistle. Any violation of this rule is considered as team foul and the team will be disqualified from the game, and the other team will be declared as the winners.
11) Referees decision is final.

THODPHOD(Pot breaking):

· One entry per college consisting of min-6 members and max-10 members
· Members have to form a human pyramid and reach the pot and break it.
· First team to break the pot will be declared winners
· Judges decision is final

NON VENUE

SNAP(Photography):

· Individual participation event
· 2 entries per college.
· Each participant will be allowed to submit only one photograph.
· Topic will be announced on Day 2 i.e. 19th February
· The participants will have to submit their entries at the registration desk by 7pm
· The photograph should be of size 16” x 20”.
· It should be authentic and copyrighted.
· The photograph may be taken with any device (mobile, digital camera etc) and will not be judged by the standards of the devices with which they are taken.
· The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.

FIRST CUT(Movie making):

· The movie can be in either English or Hindi.
· The movie has to be less than 10 minutes can be filmed on any device.
· Topic will be provided at registration desk on Day 1 i.e. 18th Feb
· All movie entries should be submitted to decafest2010@live.co.uk by 20th Feb 2010 in .wmv format.

CUT/COPY/PASTE(technical collage):

Pick a bunch of pics and zap to your wildest imagination. Let the array of pictures speak for itself.
· Individual participation
· 2 entries per college
· Only ‘Adobe Photoshop’ can be used to make the poster.
· The filename.psd file must be sent to decafest2010@live.co.uk
· The Attached File Should Have Separate Layers – not merged.
· Contestants have to bring their own pictures based on the central theme which will be announced on day 1. They can use internet for more content.
· All entries should be submitted on day 3
· Entries will be judged on the basis of
Picture arrangement and selection.
Depiction of central idea

CHEAT CODES(Gaming):

One team per college.
· Each team should have 7 members.
· Gamers will be provided with computer, keyboard and mouse. No headphones will be provided.
· Gamers are allowed to use their personal joystick, headphones, keyboard, mouse pad and mouse, if they wish to use.
· There will be only one winner and one runner up at the end of the final event.
· No “Game cheats” will be allowed. Any team found using cheats or any sort of malpractice will be disqualified and the opposite team will be declared winner.
· The sanctity and decorum of the event are to be maintained at all instances.
The decision of the organizing committee will be final and binding. Any last minute change in the rules of the game can be decided the organizer.
Competition dates of the registered teams will be intimated either in advance or on the first day of the event. No spot registrations will be encouraged.

Game rules:
1) There will be three games. Counter strike 1.6 (CS 1.6), Need for Speed most wanted (NFS-MW) and Mortal Kombat Armageddon (MK).
2) Five members of a team will participate in CS 1.6 , one member of a team will participate in NFS-MW and one member in MK. No player will be allowed to participate in more than one game.
Counter strike 1.6 : (PC game)
1) Team of five. Total three points.
2) Official maps- DUST2, NUKE, INFERNO and TRAIN only.
3) Maps will be chosen over ‘tossing a coin’. Team that wins the toss chooses the first map and the last map. Team that loses the toss will choose the 2nd map.
4) Best of three maps. Race to 16. 15 rounds per set as terrorist and counter terrorist.
5) Counter terrorist and terrorist to be decided over knife round at the start of a map.
6) One point awarded per map for the team which wins the map. Team that wins the first two maps straight will be awarded three points. Third round will not be played. In case of ‘draw’ in a map, no point will be awarded to any team.
7) 1. Start money : 800
2. C4 timer : 34 secs.
3. Freeze time : 7 secs.
4. Round time : 2 mins.
Need for speed-Most wanted: (PC Game)
1) One player per team. Total three points.
2) Three races on different tracks. Two laps per race. Any car can be selected.
3) One point per race. All three races to be played.
Mortal Kombat Armaggeddon: (Playstation 2 Game)
1) One player per team. Total five points.
2) Five rounds in total. 90 seconds per round.
3) Any character can be chosen.
4) One point per round.
In case of ‘draw’ after the final scores of all the three games, both teams will go in to penalty shootout.
1) CS 1.6 : One on one fight on a short map. “Aim_ headshot”- one round.
2) NFS-MW: one short sprint.
3) MK: One on one fight-1 round.
Team that gets two points in penalty shootout will be declared winner.