Zest-2014
RULES FOR VARIOUS EVENTS
1) ADZAP :(Day 1)
You think you can advertise anything from a tooth pick to anything weird out there, your place is here. Think crazy, go berserk, but make sure you manage to endorse your product.
Topic: On the spot
Time : 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Rules:
* A team should consist a maximum of five participants.
* Prelims: 2.5 minutes on stage, 3minutes preparation time and 2 minutes rebuttal.
* Finals: 5 minutes on stage, 3 minutes preparation time and 3 minutes rebuttal.
. / 2) BLOCK AND TACKLE :
(Day 2)
Do you think that you can contradict yourself in style?? Well!! Here is your chance to prove it. Given a topic, the participants will have to speak for and against the same in a given span of time.
Topic: On the spot
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Rules:
* 2 Participants per school.
* Basis of judgment: humour content, spontaneity and relevance.
3) BALL PEN ART :
(Day 1)
Ballpoint pen enthusiasts here is your chance to be versatile and create a unique piece of artwork.
Theme: General
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Rules:
* 2 Participants per school.
* Drawing material will be provided. / 4) CHANNEL SURFING :
(Day 2)
Spontaneity and wit is all it takes. The participants should be able to adapt to the change in scene thrown at them.
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rules:
* A Team should consist a maximum of 5 participants.
* Time limit: 4-5 minutes.
5) WESTERN DANCE:
(Day 2)
One step can change your world. From Ballroom to the streets, this is your chance to bring the heat!!!
Theme: General
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Rules:
* Genre: Any relevant western style (Hip Hop, Salsa, etc..)
* Participants: 10 – 15
* TIME LIMIT: 4-5 MINUTES.
* No RELIGIOUS songs or significance will be allowed.
* Songs to be submitted in a cd or a pen drive without any other files in it.
* Inappropriate dancing will lead to instant disqualification.
* COSTUMES CARRY MARKS (Appropriate dance apparels). / 6) FOLK DANCE:
(Day 1)
It’s time to get with the beat - The Desi way!!
Theme: Season Celebration
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Rules:
* Genre: Any relevant folk style (Bhangra, Dhandiya, South Indian folk, etc..)
* Participants: 10 – 15
* TIME LIMIT: 4-5 MINUTES.
* No RELIGIOUS songs or significance will be allowed.
* Songs to be submitted in a cd or a pen drive without any other files in it.
* Inappropriate dancing will lead to instant disqualification.
* COSTUMES CARRY MARKS (Appropriate dance apparels).
7) DUMB CHARADES:
(Day 1)
If you stand by the saying “Actions speak louder than words.” Then here is your chance to prove it.
Topic: On the spot
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rules:
* 1 Team per school of 3 participants. (NO SUBSTITUTES).
* PRELIMS : 3 rounds
* Top 6 schools move on to the finals.
* FINALS : 4 rounds / 8) HEAD DRESS COMPETITION AND FACE PAINTING:
(Day 1)
Create a unique makeover that brings out the best in the theme.
Theme: FIFA 2014
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rules:
* A team of 3 Participants per school.
* Judging Criteria: Originality, Creativity, Difficulty of Design/ Technique, Overall Performance.
* Competitors MAY NOT
· Acrylic Paints and other commercial Paints including tempera Paint, craft paint, textile paint, airbrush paint ( such as Createx Brand and other brands), etc.
· An airbrush system.
· Stencils or stamps of any kind.
· Masks over any part of the face.
· Prosthetic pieces that are glued or taped to the face(i.e. fake cuts, scars, warts, noses, etc.)
· False eyelashes, special effects contact lenses, novelty eyeglasses or sunglasses. Regular prescription eye glasses or contact lenses will be allowed on the models and the artists
9) JAM :
(Day 2)
Have you always been blamed for not making sense? Do you speak at extreme speeds and never allow the opposite person to speak? Well!! You actually have a chance to win for having these skills. The object of the game is for panellists to talk for sixty seconds on a given subject, without hesitation, repetition or deviation. The comedy comes from attempts to keep within these rules and the banter among the participants.
Topic: On the spot
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Rules:
* 2 Participants per school.
* Basic rules of JAM will be applicable.
* 6 participants will be selected for the finals. / 10) LEXICON :
(Day 1)
Do you think Your smart and can handle brain teasers under pressure???
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Rules:
* 1 Team per school.
* A Team should consist a maximum of 4 participants.
* 3 different competitions – will be known on the spot.
* Basis of judgment: time analysis, fastest wins.
* No preliminary rounds.
* Results will be announced at the end of the day.
11) WESTERN MUSIC:
(Day 2)
Do you think that you can make your listeners get pitch slapped?? This is your chance to stand out and be the next “ZEST IDOL 2014”.
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rules:
* Genre: Any relevant western style
* Participants: 8 - 15
* Time limit: 4 minutes + 3 minutes for set up.
* No RELIGIOUS songs will be allowed.
* No. of instruments to be used – atleast 2.
* Drums kit and a key board stand will be provided.
* Theme: General. / 12) PATRIOTIC/ NATIONAL INTEGRATION MUSIC:
(Day 1)
If your grove breaks the bonds of language and slips into one of our nations, then this is the chance to showcase the ‘PATRIOTIC’ you.
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rules:
* Genre: Any relevant Indian Style
* Participants: 8 - 15
* Time limit: 4 minutes + 3 minutes for set up.
* No RELIGIOUS songs will be allowed.
* No. of instruments to be used – atleast 2.
* Drums kit and a key board stand will be provided.
* Theme: General.
13) PHOTOGRAPHY :
(Day 1&2)
A picture speaks a thousand words, so be sure to express clearly.
Topic: On the spot
Time: Whole Day Event (Reporting Time 10:00 am)
Rules:
* 1 Team of 2 participants per school.
* Participants are expected to bring their own required materials.
* 6 snaps are to be submitted ( with captions) when it is announced.
* Snaps are to be saved in a cd or a pen drive.
* Editing will not be allowed. / 14) SHIP WRECK :
(Day 1)
Think you can handle situations better than the Titanic??
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Rules:
* 2 Participants per school.
* Preparation timing: 2 minutes.
* 2 minutes on stage and 3 minutes rebuttal.
15) ZEST COMEDY CENTRE @ St. JOHNS:
(Day 2)
Spring the fun up by bringing out the comic in you with 2 real time personalities of your choice of varying fields.
Theme: General
Time: 12:30 pm -1:30 pm
Rules:
* Time Duration: 2-3 mins.
* 2 Participants per school.
* Disqualification based on vulgarity and degrading the morale of the personality.
* Points awarded to the best comic scene. / 16) ZEST PRINCE AND PRINCESS HUNT:
(Day 2)
Think you are fit?? Here is your chance to prove it. A competition that is purely based on the fitness level of the person, is put to a test by completing a series of tasks which may include both physical and pshycological based.
Time: Whole Day Event (Reporting Time 10:00 am)
Rules:
* Points awarded based on the overall performance of the person in completing the specified tasks.
* Participants: 2
* Fitness Tasks:
· Sit Ups: Two (2) minute time limit
· Push Ups: Two (2) minute time limit, a nonstop exercise. Competitors can rest in the up position
· Pull Ups :Two (2) minute time limit (hands will remain on the bar with no shaking out permitted.
· Standing Long Jump: Complete three (3) jumps, with best out of three.
· 300 Yard Shuttle Run: Scored in ration to elapsed time needed to complete.
· General Knowledge based on healthy habits and fitness.
GENERAL RULES:
· Registration timings from 8:30 am – 9:30 am.
· Names of the students being registered should be submitted with correct spellings and their initial on the Institution letter head.
· Bonafide certificate must be submitted along with the registration forms.
· Participation of students is being restricted from class IX-XII.
· Participants are to be accompanied with atleast 1 teacher from their respective schools.
· Students are requested to bring their ID cards for security reasons.
· Vulgarity of any sort will ensure instant disqualification.
· No Profanity.
· Judges decision will be final.
· Each school should participate in a minimum of 10 competitions in order to qualify for the rolling shield.