BADMINTON

BADMINTON TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES

I. RULES AND REGULATION

1. The Badminton competition shall be held in accordance with the current rules and
regulations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and USTP-SM. However, in
matters not provided for in the rules of the competition, decisions shall rest with the
Tournament Director
2. In any dispute, only the official coach or team captain is allowed to approach match
control with regards to questions and inquiries.

II. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

[Link] tournament shall be run in a TEAM TIE competition.

2. Shall be played in Group League Double Elimination.

4. Seeding will be based on the previous USTP System Meet.

Ill. TEAM COMPOSITION AND FIELDING OF PLAYERS

1. Each team must have a minimum of four (4) and maximum of six (6) players,

2. NO REPEAT OF PLAYERS IN EVERY TIE.

3. The order of play shall be as follows: Singles-Doubles-Singles (S,D,S)

4. Fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement of play of each tie, the Coach shall
submit the composition of his / her team to the match control. No substitution shall be
allowed under any circumstances after the tie has commenced.

5. When the entry form is submitted, no changes shall be made. Entry form must have the
Coach’s or

Team Captain Signature over printed name to be valid.

6. Players and coaches are advised to be in the playing venue at least one hour before the
start of games.

7. Code of Conduct for Coaches and Players will be applied.

8. Coaches / Team officials must dress appropriately. No Sando, muscle shirt, flip flops,
slippers, /sandals and Short ( e.a beach Bermuda shorts, playing shorts)

[Link] must wear pants or tokong below the knee.

 10. Only the registered official Coach that appeared in the gallery are allowed to sit on the
Coach’s designated chair. The coach must not use his mobile phone.

11. Must not Coach when the shuttle is in play or in any manner distract the opposing
player or disrupt play. Must not delay the game by coaching in any form.

11. Team Managers meeting and draw lots will be a day before the game starts at exactly
10:00 AM. Venue for Drawing of lots and Meeting to be announced Coaches and team
manager are required to attend the meeting. Failure to attend on this, they are waiving their
right to question the proceedings of the tournament.

IV. ELIGIBILITY

● The USTP System meets rules on player’s qualification and eligibility shall apply.

V. SCORING SYSTEM

● The BWF standard scoring system of 1 – 21 points (rally point) best-of-three games shall apply
in this tournament.

VI. INTERVAL

● A mandatory interval of 60 seconds (1 min) will be given to the players when the score
reaches 11 points, and 120 seconds (2 minutes) after each game.

VII. WALK –OVER / DEFAULTING TIME

● A three (3) minutes grace period on the scheduled tie’s/matches shall be given. Otherwise the
team/player shall be declared loser via walk-over. Note: Timing will start when the umpire
reaches the designated court assignment if one opponent is not present in the court.

Vlll. RANKING ORDER AND BREAKING OF TIE

1. Tie involving two (2) teams – the principle of win-over the other shall apply.
2. Multiple tie :- Level 1 - Match won vs Match Lost

- Level 2 - Games won vs Games Lost

- Level 3 - Points won vs Points Lost

lX. COMPETITION UNIFORM

All players are required to use their playing uniform (unit colors) or must be in prescribed badminton
attire. During SF and Finals round, Doubles, player must be in the same or near similar color of uniform
(Shirt) with his partner. Players and Coaches are advised to dress appropriately during Opening and
Closing ceremonies.

X. AWARDS

(1) CHAMPION : Medal and Certificate

(1) 1ST RUNNER-UP : Certificate

 (2) 2ND RUNNER-UP : Certificate

XI. SHUTTLECOCK

Tournament grade Babolat No.1 will be used in all badminton event.

XII. INJURY

In case of injury, player will be given aid on the injury, An injured player cannot be

replaced or substituted by another player. Player / Coaches /Team Captain are advised

to bring their own muscle spray and tape.

XIII. UNFORESEEN EVENT

In case of force majeure the ongoing tie will be impossible to continue, such tie shall be continued on
the later time, date, from the point it was disrupted. The decision of the Referee / Tournament Director
on any question during the competition shall be final.

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL GROUND RULES and GUIDELINES

[Link] COACH

The coach should be an employee or student of the college/unit. Coaches should set good
examples for the players and the spectators. He should refrain from shouting at players and
officials. The coach more than any other person should set the standard for the attitude of the
fans.

The coach is the leader of the team. He gives advice to his players at the court side and
arranges players substitutions.

The coach should not argue with the game officials while the game is going on or during the
quarter game intervals. He should not act to incite the displeasure of spectators or to give
evidence of disagreement with the decision of the officials.

Only the Coach is permitted to remain standing during the game.

 I. THE UNIFORMS

All teams should have their proper /complete uniforms.

A player must be in his proper uniform during the game with an identifying number at the back of
his shirt. The number on the shirt must match the number on the playing shorts. Surnames of
athletes shall be indicated at the back of the shirt. The number of playing shorts and shirts is
0-99.

A player using the wrong uniform, i.e. wrong number, design and/or color, different from the rest of
the team members shall not be allowed to play.

Jewelry (bracelets, rings, earrings) should be removed before playing. Chewing gum while
playing is not allowed. Protective eyewears are allowed.

II. THE PLAYER

A player under the influence of liquor or drugs is not allowed to play. A player who is thrown out
or rejected in the game shall be suspended for one game and should leave the confines of the
playing area. A player/coach who is disqualified as a result of a disqualifying foul/fighting or the
like will be automatically suspended. The number of games of suspensions shall be determined
by the Technical Committee and will be based on the gravity of the act.

III. TECHNICAL FOUL BY COACHES, ASST. COACHES AND TEAM MANAGERS

The coach, asst. coach and scorer must stay within their bench area. A technical foul shall be
charged on a coach if:

a. If he or she attempts to influence official’s decision;

b. He or she uses profane or inappropriate language or obscene gestures;

c. Disrespectfully addressing or taunting an opponent.

Penalty: A technical foul shall be charged to the coach. A free throw shall be awarded to the opponent
followed by a possession of the ball. The team captain shall designate the free throw shooter.

IV. TIMING REGULATIONS

The game shall consist of 4 periods within 8 minutes in every period and 5 minutes for every
extra period. The interval between periods is one minute while the interval between halves is
three minutes.

The RULE OF SUCCESSION shall be strictly followed.

The team that failed to field five players after the fifteen-minute grace period following the end
of a game or in a schedule shall lose the game by forfeit.
 Only a maximum of 13 members shall be allowed to sit on the bench area of which 10 are
players, a coach, an asst. coach and a team manager who shall be registered in the team
entry form. Team officials shall be responsible for the implementation of this rule.

A team shall be composed of 10 players.

No team official shall be allowed to sit on the bench wearing sando, sleeveless shirt, walking
shorts, caps, slippers or sandals without socks and sling bags. Smoking on the bench area is
strictly prohibited.

No Delegation Officials who are not a member of the coaching staff shall not be allowed to sit
on the bench.

V. TECHNICAL FOUL BY A PLAYER

The following tactics by a player shall merit a technical foul:

a.)Disrespectfully addressing or calling the attention of an official or gesturing in such a manner

as to incite resentment;

b.)Pointing a finger(s) in the direction of an official opponent;

c.)Repeatedly ignoring official’s request to tuck in his uniform;

d.)Excessively swinging his arm(s) or elbow(s) even though there is no contact with an
opponent.

VI. THE REFEREE

The referee's decision is final. No protest on a judgment call shall be considered.

VII. BOARD OF JURY

In case of complaints/protest, the Board of Jury will give the final decision.

VIII. OFFICIATING OFFICIALS

The tournament shall be officiated by the basketball referees Accredited by SBP duly
recognized by the sponsoring group or management.
 IX. PROVISIONS ON VARSITY PLAYERS

Varsity players are allowed to play in the USTP System Meet.

X. FIBA rules shall be applied in the absence of specific rules. All forms of misconduct
during the competition shall be subject to sanction in accordance with FIBA rules and
tournament guidelines.

CHESS

GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS

The tournament shall be strictly governed by FIDE laws of Chess promulgated on July 1, 2014 and
onwards.

[Link] SHALL BE PLAYED AS A TEAM COMPETITION

[Link] team for the Male and one team for the Female category.

1.2. A team shall consist of five players and one coach;

Four regular male players and one reserve player

Four regular female players and one reserve player.

1.3. There shall be separate championships for the male and the female in each division.

2.A TEAM WITH ONLY TWO PLAYERS IN THE LINE UP SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

[Link] SEVEN-ROUND SWISS SYSTEM SHALL BE ADOPTED:

[Link] number of games per day shall be as follows:

1-2-1-2-1. Awarding of medals shall be conducted right after the 7th round.

4. GAME POINTS SCORING SYSTEM

● A player is credited one point for a Win, 0.5 or half (1/2) for a draw and Zero for a Loss.
● The total number of game points earned over four boards shall constitute the team’s score for a
specific round.
● The final ranking of the team shall be determined by game points.
5. DEFAULTING TIME

● Official defaulting time shall be fifteen minutes after the pronouncement of the starting time
reflected in the Official Wall clock. The remaining allocated time shall be observed and wisely
used by the concerned player.

[Link]/PROTESTS

● A player can only complain about irregularities during the game to the arbiter before he/she
makes his / her move. ANY CLAIM/PROTEST SHALL BE IN WRITING.
● The decision of the chief arbiter on the point of LAW is always final.
● After the submission of the score sheet, questions relative to the said game shall not be
entertained.

7. TIE-BREAKS

The following tie-break system in descending order of priority, shall be applied to determine the final
ranking of players in each category.

1. Direct Encounter

2. Buchholz System

3. Median Buchholz System

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5. More number of won Games

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1.1. Team (Male and Female)

Champion – 6 medals (5 players and 1 coach)

1st place - certificate

2nd place - certificate

Total Medals: 6

1.2. Individuals (Male and Female)

Best Board 1 Medal Certificate Certificate

Best Board 2 Medal Certificate Certificate

Best Board 3 Medal Certificate Certificate

Best Board 4 Medal Certificate Certificate

Total Medals = 4 Medals

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All other matters not covered in these rules shall be decided by the Chess Technical Committee for the
success and interest of the tournament.

VOLLEYBALL

1. COMPETITION VENUE/HALL

USTP Grounds and/or DRER Gym.

2. PARTICIPATING TEAMS

The volleyball competition shall be participated by the 5 units in the USTP-SM.

3. ELIGIBILITY OF THE PLAYERS

The USTP-SM eligibility rules shall be strictly observed. All eligibility documents must
be thoroughly screened. The tournament manager must be provided a copy of the list
of qualified athletes certified “eligible to play” by the Screening committee.

4. HOW TO WIN A SET

4.1 Games in all levels shall be played on three (3) out of five (5) sets following the 1-25
Rally Point System. A team which scores 25 points with a minimum lead of two points wins
a set. In case of a 24-24 tie, the play is continued until a 2- point lead is achieved (26-24;
27-25; etc.) Should there be a final or deciding set 5 the change court shall be at the score
of 8 and the team which scores 15 points with a minimum lead of two points wins a set.

5. SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT OF TEAMS

All participants (coaches, Asst. Coaches, Trainers, Medical Doctor, Trainers. Officiating
officials and players must:

5.1 Know the “Official Volleyball Rules” and abide by them.

5.2 Accept the referee's decision with sportsmanlike conduct, without disputing them.

5.3 Refrain from actions or attitudes aimed at influencing the decisions of the referees or
covering up the faults committed by their team.

5.4 Obligated themselves to shake hands with the referee after the match as a gesture of
friendship and sportsmanship.

6. MEDICAL CARE

6.1 It is recommended that each team shall provide their own medical team during their
 scheduled game.

7. OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL RULES, BALLS AND UNIFORMS

7.1 The competition shall be played in accordance with the FIVB Rules 2013 edition. All
necessary interpretation will be made before the competition, i.e. during the General
Meeting of Coaches and Officiating Officials.

7.2 The Organizer shall decide the brand of the Ball to be used as the “Official Ball”.

7.3 The playing uniform must be in conformity with the FIVB General Regulation. The
player’s number (1-20) registered on the official entry form must be the same number on
the uniform.

7.4 The official on the bench must wear a polo shirt or T-shirt with collar; leather or rubber
shoes with socks. Team officials who are in short pants and/ or in slippers will not be
allowed to sit on the player’s bench

7.5 A team without any registered team official/s before the start of their scheduled game
will lose their game by default.

7.6 The referee has the power to decide any matter involving the game including those not
provided for in the rules.

7.7 All forms of misconduct during competition shall be subject to sanction in accordance
with the sanction scale (Rule 22.3).

7.8 A team that declares its game in default, voluntary forfeiture and/ or walks out before or
during the match entails its exclusion from the championship round. This rule applies
starting from the preliminary up to the championship round. All matches previously played
will be declared forfeited: 0-3 (0-25, 0-25, 0-25).

7.9 During the team's warm-up, only the members of the team are allowed to take warm-up
inside the court. At the start of the game, only the head coach and assistant coach shall be
allowed to sit on the bench. Other team officials shall leave the bench.

8. THREE BALL SYSTEM

The three-ball system of tournament shall be adopted.

9. JURY SYSTEM

9.1 A jury system is employed in the International Volleyball Federation (IVBF) in all
international volleyball events. The system can also be adapted/ applied in the USTP-SM
considering that the tournament lasts only for 3 days. Any technical protest that may arise
thereat can be resolved immediately; hence, there will be no delay of games.

[Link] CODE FOR COACHES

10.1 Coaches must also observe their team uniform and the dress code i.e., T-shirt with
collar and in rubber shoes. Team officials wearing T-shirts without a collar and wearing
slippers will not be allowed to sit on the team’s bench. If the coach is wearing a jacket, all
team officials on the bench must also wear jackets; if the head coach takes off his jacket,
all team officials will also take off their jackets.

11. PROTOCOL
 11.1 The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the World Grand Prix Protocol shall be
adopted at all times in the competition/ tournament.

11.2 All team officials and players must be within the vicinity of the volleyball court forty-five
(45) minutes prior to the scheduled game. Fifteen (15) minutes prior to the match, the 1st
and 2nd Referee shall conduct the toss coin and other game proceeding. Games shall start
as scheduled.

11.3 At the end of the match, the team captain thanks the referees and signs the scores
sheet to ratify the outcome. (Rule [Link])

12. UNFORSEEN ITEMS

12.1 As regard to specific items not stated or expressly foreseen in this regulation, the
Tournament Manager will decide in consultation with the Guidelines, Rules and
Regulations and the FIVB Rules.

MOBILE LEGENDS

Match Rules
● Matches should be played using the official Mobile Legends rules and regulations.
● Each match can consist of a best-of-three or best-of-five format, depending on time constraints
and preferences.
● Maps and heroes can be predetermined or selected through a banning and picking phase.

Fair Play
● Emphasize fair play and sportsmanship among all participants.
● Enforce rules regarding cheating, exploiting, or unsportsmanlike behavior.
● Have referees or administrators present during matches to resolve disputes and enforce rules.

Tournament Structure
● Divide participating teams into groups. The number of groups and teams in each group will
depend on the total number of participating teams.
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● Tournament consist of two parts; the Group Stage Round Robin and the Playoffs
❖ Group Stage Round Robin- Each team will play against every other team in their group once.
 ❖ Determine group standings in the playoffs based on points earned.

● Playoffs- consists of a Bracket System.

➢ Upper Bracket - The top teams from the group stage advance to the upper bracket.
➔ Winners advance to the next round, while losers drop down to the lower bracket.
➢ Lower Bracket - Teams that are at the bottom of the group stage will drop down to the lower
bracket immediately.
➔ Teams that lose in the lower bracket are eliminated from the tournament.
➔ The last team standing in the lower bracket advances to the grand finals.

Double Elimination (Bracket System)

SULONG EDUKALIDAD: CSTE DEBATE Competition

A.
1. Each participating college should send two (2) competing teams composed of a maximum of four (4)
members. Three (3) of the participants will be set out as speakers while one (1) will be researchers,
which is entirely optional to have.
2. Only bonafide students of the College of Science and Technology Education are eligible to join the
competition. Thus, they must be officially enrolled in the first semester of the
Academic Year 2023-2024.
3. The participants are required to wear Formal Attire during the competition.
4. The names of the members of each team must be submitted via email on or before April 25, 2024, to
tigpanukiuds@[Link]

B. There are two opposing teams in an Oxford-Oregon Debate format:

1. Affirmative Side- proposes and defends the motion;
2. Negative Side- refutes and negates the motion.

C. There are three (3) arguments on both sides:

(a) Necessity (Whether or not it is necessary)
(b) Beneficiality (Whether or not it is beneficial)
(c) Practicability (Whether or not it is practical)
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Each debater has five (5) minutes to deliver a constructive speech and rebut the speaker before him
(except the First Speaker of the Affirmative) and discuss his assigned argument.

D. Parts of the Debate

(a) Constructive Speech- presentation of each team's arguments and evidence for each aspect of the
case.
(b) Interpellation- the opportunity for the opposing debater to ask questions regarding the speech of the
speaker.
(c) Rebuttal- summary and defense of each team's arguments and evidence, to be delivered by the
team Captain.

E. Method
1. The first speakers argue on the necessity (affirmative) or non-necessity (negative) of the motion. The
second speakers on beneficiality and the third speakers on practicability of the motion.
2. The first affirmative speaker must make the affirmative case crystal clear. He must discuss the status
quo (whether they seek to defend it or change it) and why their proposal is necessary.
3. The first negative speaker will be given two (2) minutes to interpellate the first affirmative. He
must only ask categorical questions (answerable by yes or no) and arrange these questions in a
cross-examination style to establish the case of the negative side. He then has five (5) minutes to clash
with the points just made by the first affirmative and advance his argument that the affirmative side's
proposal is not necessary.
4. The first affirmative speaker will then be given two (2) minutes to interpellate the first negative
speaker (also asking only categorical questions). He may use this opportunity to rebuild his case and/or
destroy the negative side's case.
5. The second affirmative speaker has five (5) minutes to clash with the opposition case and to then be
interpellated by the second negative speaker for two (2) minutes.
6. The second negative speaker then has five (5) minutes of his time to divide between clashing with
the affirmative case and delivering his constructive speech on the repercussions or harmful effects of
adopting the
affirmative proposal. He will then be interpellated by the second affirmative speaker for two (2) minutes.
7. The third affirmative has five (5) minutes to clash with the opposition case and to deliver his
constructive speech. He will then be interpellated by the third negative speaker for two (2) minutes.
8. The third negative speaker will then have five (5) minutes of his time to clash with the affirmative
case and to deliver his constructive speech on the impracticability of adopting the affirmative proposal.
He will then be interpellated by the third affirmative speaker for two (2) minutes.
9. The rebuttal speaker shall have four (4) minutes to deliver his/her rebuttal speech. The speaker shall
be from among the first, second, or third speakers of the affirmative and negative sides who shall
likewise act as the team Captain. The rebuttal speaker should point out clearly the fallacies committed
by his opponent stating clearly what statement of argument constitutes the said fallacy.
If not familiar with the fallacies of logic, the debater may counter arguments directly by stating what
arguments or statements are incorrect or false.

F. The Speaking Order:

• Constructive Speech of the First Affirmative Speaker
• Interpellation by the First Negative Speaker
• Constructive Speech of the First Negative Speaker
• Interpellation by the First Affirmative Speaker
• Constructive Speech of the Second Affirmative Speaker
• Interpellation by the Second Negative
• Speaker > Constructive Speech of the Second Negative Speaker
• Interpellation by the Second Affirmative Speaker
• Constructive Speech of the Third Affirmative Speaker
• Interpellation by the Third Negative Speaker
• Constructive Speech of the Third Negative Speaker
• Interpellation by the Third Affirmative Speaker
• Rebuttal Speech of the Negative Side
• Rebuttal Speech of the Affirmative Side

G. Matter
Content is marked out of a possible 40 points. The matter mark is scored as if the speech was
submitted in essay form. It has everything to do with logic, preparation, arguments, the evidence cited,
and analytic skills. It has nothing to do with the presentation. Teams are required to conduct research
and prepare their speeches. The formula is ARGUMENT + EVIDENCE = PROOF. An argument without
citing evidence to support the same is a mere assertion and does
not merit any consideration. Judges should also consider the quality of each argument and the
relevance of the cited authorities.

H. Manner
Manner or presentation is marked out of a possible 40 points and judged from a purely public speaking
perspective: How did the debater actually deliver the speech? Was the tone correct? The rate of
speech? The pitch? The pauses? The eye contact? The confidence?
Clarity and organization. Judges should listen to the debate as an average reasonable person with an
understanding of the issues debated upon. The ability of the debater to convey his/her ideas in a clear
manner and with the facility of expression is to be considered.
The use of humor, the manner of delivery, eye contact, voice, posture, and the ability of the debater to
convince an audience, are some of the elements within the purview of the Manner criterion.

I. Judges
1. There shall be three (3) adjudicators during the debate.
2. Team faculty advisors or coaches, or other persons directly affiliated with a Team, may not act as
judges
in any of the debates.
3. No judge should sit on a panel of any debate round involving a Team from a college with which the
judge has an affiliation, acquaintance, or other roles which would create an appearance of impropriety.

MISCELLANEOUS
1. The speeches shall not, in whole or in part, expressly or impliedly, subvert the principles of
democracy nor offend any religion, sect, or creed, nor violate either the standards of decency or the
laws on libel and oral defamation.
2. Each speaker must observe the following:
3. The first bell means the contestant has (1) minute left to wrap up his/her speech.
4. The second bell by the timekeeper signals the end of the 5-minute and 4-minute time allowance
respectively. Exceeding the time limit will lead to a deduction of points at the judges' discretion.
5. Attendance for all competing teams shall be mandatory during the first and last day of the
competition.
6. The competing teams shall only be allowed a 15-minute time allowance to arrive during the time set
forth for the competition proper. Otherwise, they shall be deemed in default.
7. The debate shall have Elimination, Semi-Final, and Championship Rounds.
8. The single-elimination format shall be followed. Thus, when a team loses during the Elimination
Round, they are considered immediately eliminated from the competition.
9. The Third placer shall be determined based on their scores garnered during the Semi-Final round.
DEBATE RUBRIC:
The debate shall be assessed by an Adjudicator Panel composed of an odd number according to the
following
Criteria:

MATTER
The substance of the debate, the arguments and
evidence presented, and the logical reasoning and
presentation of said arguments.
40%

MATTER
The style of delivery, the persuasion skills, and the
conduct of the debaters.
40%

METHOD
The response to the dynamics of the debate, and the
observance of the rules of debate.
20%

Total 100%

ESSAY WRITING

Mechanics/Guidelines:

1. The board of judges shall provide the topic of the essay at the venue of the competition.
2. The essay in English shall be written between 600 and 800 words. A deduction of two (2) points shall
be applied when the words used are less or more than the prescribed number of words.
3. The contestants shall be given two (2) hours to develop their composition.
4. The contestants shall be provided with a pen and a long bond paper marked with the assigned
number duly signed by the contest master. They are prohibited from writing their names, Colleges, and
Departments.
5. No printed materials, electronic gadgets, or storage devices shall be utilized.
6. Each contestant shall be assigned a number.
7. The result of the contest will be posted on the tally board immediately after the judges have
finished rating the contestants’ manuscripts.
8. The judges’ decision is final.

Criteria:

Content - 50%
Relevance to the Theme - 20
● connection, the significance of the issue being discussed.
Comprehensiveness - 10
● how complete and detailed the writer’s exposition of the topic.
Originality - 10
● Uniqueness, novelty, and authenticity of ideas.
Insights - 10
● a fresh way of looking at things, a critical view of the subject.

Organization - 30%
Clarity of Thoughts - 10
 ● use of simple and appropriate words to convey ideas or issues.
Creativity - 10
● the use of appropriate devices and expressions in the
exposition of the subject.
Unity and Consistency - 10
● ability to highlight the focal point.

Mechanics - 20%
● Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, Grammar – the correct use of punctuation, capitalization,
and grammar. - 20

Total: 100

SPOKEN WORD POETRY

Mechanics/Guidelines:

1. The board of judges shall provide the topic of the essay at the venue of the competition.
2. The essay in English shall be written between 600 and 800 words. A deduction of two (2) points shall
be applied when the words used are less or more than the prescribed number of words.
3. The contestants shall be given two (2) hours to develop their composition.
4. The contestants shall be provided with a pen and a long bond paper marked with the assigned
number duly signed by the contest master. They are prohibited from writing their names, Colleges, and
Departments.
5. No printed materials, electronic gadgets, or storage devices shall be utilized.
6. Each contestant shall be assigned a number.
7. The result of the contest will be posted on the tally board immediately after the judges have
finished rating the contestants’ manuscripts.
8. The judges’ decision is final.

Criteria:

Message/Content - 40
● The content of the speaker is relevant to the theme
● The piece has a powerful and meaningful message to the audience

Delivery and Performance - 40

● The spoken piece as delivered from the heart
● Connection to the audience was established from the start
● Facial expression, hand and body gestures emphasized the different elements of the
performance
● Eye contact, audience attention and interest were captured and sustained, enunciation is clear
and words are pronounced distinctly and correctly

Overall impact - 10
● Presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness and evidence of understanding all
seem on target and unified to breathe life into the piece.

Total: 100
 QUIZ BOWL

Guidelines:

1. The contest is open to all students who are enrolled in USTP CDO Campus. Three members will
compose a team.
2. The coverage of the quiz bowl is General Science, Mathematics, History, Culture, and USTP Mission
and Vision.
3. The quiz bowl is composed of three rounds: Easy, Moderate, and Difficult Rounds. Each round will
have ten (10) questions. Easy round questions are worth 3 points, Moderate 5 points and Difficult 10
points.
4. All questions are of multiple-choice type. Teams will be provided with cards.
5. At the end of each round, the cumulative score of each team will be computed.
6. The team that scores the highest wins the quiz bowl. Second and third placers will also be awarded.
In case of a tie, clincher questions will be asked.

Mechanics:
1. Questions during the Easy Round will be limited to 10 seconds per answer. For the moderate round,
it will be limited to 15 seconds, and for the difficult round, it will be limited to 20 seconds.
2. Questions will be read twice by the quiz master. After the second reading, the quiz master shall say
“GO” and only then the team be allowed to write the answer. Automatically, the respective time limit for
each round will begin with the word “GO” by the quiz master.
3. After the time and the buzzer sounds, the team should stop writing and raise their cards. The answer
of the team violating this rule will be considered void.

Tie Breaker Mechanics

1. In case of a tie at the end of the last phase of this contest, a tie breaker will immediately ensue and
will be sudden death in nature.
2. Questions of any difficulty and type will be asked until one contestant gains an advantage in score
over the other.
3. The first contestant to gain an advantage in score will be declared the victor of the tie and will merit
the corresponding award.

SHORT FILM MAKING

Guidelines:

1. The motion picture must be a live action short film not more than 10 minutes including credits.
2. A maximum of 6 actors and 4 production staff including director, writer, videographer, and editor.
Production staff may/may not include in the 6 actors maximum. Must be a bona fide student.
3. Extra actors or non-linear actors are excluded from the 6 actors’ requirements.
4. The short film will be submitted to the organizer on mp4 format.
5. The short film must be original and produced for CSTE Days and USTP Games 2024 competition
purposes only. Not been released on YouTube and Social Media. Short Film must be originally written
for the competition. Video must be submitted on or before the deadline (April 26, 2024)
6. Background music or sound effects must be free and no copyright claims audio. Original music or
songs are accepted.
7. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine Language
with English/Filipino subtitle in the video.
8. The film should depict or illustrate the theme provided by the organizers. The theme of the film
should show at least one (1) problem/issues about education.
[Link] content, scenes, language, and actions will be at the judge’s discretion. Libelous,
defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually, racially, culturally, or ethnically offensive, harassing,
intimidating, threatening, hateful, discriminatory, or abusive language or content will be screened.
11. Also, must submit a standard size POSTER of the Short Film in JPEG and PNG format for social
media purposes.
12. The decision of the judges is final.

Criteria:

Film Quality - 30%

Technical Quality - 20%
Acting Quality - 20%
Delivery and Content - 20%
Overall Appeal - 10%

Total: 100

DIGITAL POSTER MAKING

Guidelines:

1. The competition is open to all students who are enrolled at USTP CDO Campus only.
2. Each participant should submit one entry only.
3. The poster must illustrate, interpret, and emphasize the theme provided by the organizers and must
adhere to the objectives of the celebration. The theme will be “Guiding Stars: Celebrating Our
Pre-service Teachers”
4. Participants may use any editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Paint, Microsoft, Powerpoint, etc.)
5. The poster shall possess the following specifications: (1) The size of the poster must be in an A4
size (8.27” x 11.69”) in a portrait format.
6. The posters are subject to intellectual property laws and restrictions. As a result, contestants are
strongly encouraged to do unique work and to avoid utilizing components on the poster that might
potentially infringe on copyright.
7. A timelapse video footage of the participant making the artwork/poster is also necessary for
verification purposes. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
8. Entry forms (google form for submission) shall be accomplished by the participants and shall also be
submitted in .pdf format.

Criteria:

Relevance to the theme - 30

The work easily explains the theme and entices the general audience at first glance
Originality - 30
The work must be original
Creativity and Presentation - 40
Adherence to the technical requirements and contain elements that are creatively and correctly used
(i.e text, illustration, etc)

Total: 30
 POSTER MAKING

Guidelines:

1. The poster must be based on the theme “Guiding Stars: Celebrating Our Pre-service Teachers”
2. The contestant must bring his/her painting brushes, easel, mixing plate, palette, and rugs. Any kind
of brush will be allowed.
3. The contestant will use water-based paint (acrylic). Only the three primary colors (red, blue, and
yellow) and two neutral colors (black and white) shall be allowed.
4. Mixing of colors is allowed.
5. The contestants will bring their own 15”x20” (¼) Illustration Board and use it as their canvas.
6. The contest duration is for a period of four (4) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the constant shall appear in the entry.
9. Contest output (artworks) will be properly labeled for recognition.
10. The judge's decision is final.

Criteria:

Concept - 10
Objective/Intent
Knowledge of the Subject Matter
Similarity or Likeness
Techniques - 10
Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media
Composition - 10
Organization of Visual space

Total: 30

SINGING COMPETITION

Eligibility
Participants must be bonafide students from USTP - CDO.

Guidelines and Mechanics

● Each program must provide at least two (2) singers as their representatives for the singing
competition.
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science
Bachelor of Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
● Each participant is free to select his/her songs from any genre as long as it is an Original Pinoy
Music (OPM). An assortment of styles is highly recommended.
● Lyrics must not contain any profanity and/or political allusions.
● The total performance for each participant should be at least three (3) minutes and not exceed
six (6) minutes. Performing beyond the allotted time will result in a 10 points deduction
● Singing shall be accompanied by minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and acoustic
performances (using of instruments) are not allowed.
● Music must be submitted to the working team at least a day before the actual contest.
 ● Performances must be appropriate, not derogatory, explicit and/or inflammable. Outfits should
be in Formal Attire. Contestants may change their outfits for each round as they desire.
● Participants must be at the venue thirty (30) minutes before the start of the program.

Criteria:
● Vocal Technique (20 points)
● Stage Presence (10 points)
● Song Choice (20 points)
● Performance Skills (20 points)
● Expressiveness and Emotion (20 points)
● Overall Impact (10 points)
Total: 100 points

Awards:
Champion - Medal, Certificate
1st Runner Up - Certificate
2nd Runner Up - Certificate
Scrabble

Objective:Create words on the game board to score the highest number of points.

Materials:
- Scrabble game board
- Letter tiles
- Letter rack for each player

Rules:
1. Players start with seven letter tiles.
2. The first player places a word on the board, connecting to an existing word if possible.
3. Points are scored based on the letters used and any premium squares covered (double or triple
letter/word).
4. Players replenish their letter rack after each turn.
5. The game continues until all tiles are used, or players cannot make a legal move.
6. The player with the highest score at the end wins.

UNO:
Objective: Be the first to play all your cards by matching colors or numbers.

Materials:
- UNO card deck

Rules:
1. Each player is dealt seven cards, and the remaining cards form the draw pile.
2. The top card of the draw pile is placed face up to start the discard pile.
3. Players take turns matching the top card of the discard pile by color or number.
4. Special cards (Skip, Reverse, Draw Two, Wild) add strategic elements.
5. The first player to play all their cards shouts "UNO" and wins the round.
6. Points are scored based on remaining cards in opponents' hands.
7. The game continues for a set number of rounds, and the player with the fewest points wins.

Snake and Ladder:

Objective: Be the first player to reach the end of the board by climbing ladders and avoiding snakes.

Materials:
- Snake and Ladder game board
- Dice

Rules:
1. Players start at the bottom of the board.
2. Roll the dice to determine the number of spaces to move.
3. Land on a ladder to climb up or a snake to slide down.
4. The first player to reach the last square wins.
5. Players may need an exact roll to land on the final square.
6. Rolling a six earns an additional turn.
7. The game continues until a player reaches the end.

Jenga

Objective: Remove a block from the tower and place it on top without causing the tower to collapse.

Materials:
- Jenga blocks

Rules:
1. Set up the tower by stacking blocks in layers of three, alternating directions.
2. Players take turns removing one block from any level and placing it on top.
3. Only one hand can be used at a time.
4. The game continues until the tower collapses.
5. The last player to successfully place a block without causing a collapse wins.

Sungka:

Objective: Collect the most shells in your home base by sowing and capturing shells.

Materials:
- Sungka board with 14 holes (7 on each side)
- 98 shells or stones

Rules:
1. Players take turns sowing shells in a counterclockwise direction.
2. If the last shell falls into an empty hole on the player's side, they capture that shell and any shells in
the opposite hole.
3. Captured shells are placed in the player's home base.
4. If the last shell falls into the player's home base, they get another turn.
5. The game ends when one player cannot make a move.
6. The player with the most shells in their home base wins.

Bingo

Objective: Mark off numbers on a grid to form a specific pattern or fill the entire card.

Materials:
-Bingo cards
-Bingo balls or random number generator

Rules:
1. Players receive a bingo card with numbers arranged in a grid.
2. The game host calls out numbers randomly.
3. Players mark off called numbers on their cards.
4. The first player to complete a specific pattern (line, four corners, full card, etc.) shouts "Bingo" and
wins.
5. Verify the winning card, and if correct, the game ends.
6. The game can continue with different patterns or until someone gets a full card.

Jackstone:

Objective: Complete a series of moves with a set of small objects called jackstones.

Materials:
-Jackstones (small stones or metal jacks)

Rules:
1. Scatter the jackstones on a flat surface.
2. Toss one jackstone in the air.
3. While it's in the air, pick up other jackstones from the surface before catching the tossed one.
4. Repeat the process with different sets of moves.
5. The game may include variations like picking up multiple jackstones at once or using specific hand
movements.
6. Fumbles or errors result in a player losing their turn.
7. The first player to successfully complete all the moves wins.

LARONG PINOY

Luksong Baka
Objective: Jump over the person called the "baka" without touching them.
Players: Minimum of 6 (one as the baka and at least five jumpers)
Materials: None
How to Play:
1. Choose a player to be the baka. The baka stands with their back bent forward.
2. Other players take turns running and jumping over the baka without touching them.
3. The baka gradually stands up straighter after each round to increase the difficulty.
4. If a jumper touches the baka or fails to jump over, they become the new baka.

Patintero
Objective: Cross the lines without being tagged by the guards.
Players: Two teams of equal numbers
Materials: Chalk or a stick to draw lines on the ground
How to Play:
1. Draw several parallel lines on the ground, creating zones.
2. One team guards the lines, and the other team tries to cross them.
3. Guards can only move along their assigned lines and try to tag the crossers.
4. Crossers try to get past all lines and back without being tagged.
5. If tagged, the crosser is out. The teams switch roles after all crossers are tagged or successfully
cross back and forth.

Chinese Garter
Objective: Jump over the garter without touching it.
Players: Minimum of 3 (two to hold the garter and at least one jumper)
Materials: A long, stretchable band or garter
How to Play:
1. Two players hold the garter at a starting height.
2. Jumpers take turns leaping over the garter without touching it.
3. After each round, the garter is raised higher.
4. Players are eliminated if they touch the garter. The last player remaining wins.

Piko
Objective: Complete the pattern of squares without stepping on lines or losing balance.
Players: 6
Materials: Chalk (to draw the game pattern), a small stone
How to Play:
1. Draw a pattern of interconnected squares on the ground.
2. Players throw their stone into the first square and hop through the pattern, skipping the square with
their stone.
3. Players must not step on lines or lose balance. They collect their stones on the way back.
4. The game continues with players advancing their stone through the numbered squares.
5. If a player steps on a line, misses a square with their stone, or loses balance, their turn is over.
Tumbang Preso
Objective: Knock down the can while avoiding being tagged.
Players:Minimum of 6 (one as the "it" or guard and the rest as throwers)
Materials: An empty can, a small ball or slippers to throw
How to Play:
1. Place the can in a circle drawn on the ground.
2. The "it" guards the can while other players throw their object to knock it down.
3. The "it" tries to put the can back while throwers retrieve their objects.
4. If a thrower is tagged before they knock down the can again, they become the new "it."

Sack Race
Objective: Hop to the finish line in a sack faster than the opponents.
Players: Individual or teams
Materials: Sacks for each participant
How to Play:
1. Participants stand inside sacks and hold them up with their hands.
2. At the start signal, they hop toward the finish line.
3. The first person or team to cross the finish line wins

Tug of War
Objective: Pull the opposing team across the center line.
Players: Two teams of equal strength
Materials: A long, sturdy rope; a marker for the center line
How to Play:
1. Mark a centerline on the ground. Teams grab the rope, one team on each side of the marker.
2. At the start signal, each team pulls on the rope, trying to drag the other team across the center line.

BENCH CHEERING

Guidelines:

1. Each department should have at least 1 entry.

2. The team should only be composed of minimum of 30 and maximum of 40 members (excluding the
conductor/leader and instrumentalists)
3. The team must have 1 conductor/leader and a maximum of 3 instrumentalists.
3. Performance should be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes only. A deduction will
be given to the team if they exceed the time limit.
4. Recycled props are allowed.
5. Only hand props are allowed.
6. Decision of judges is final and non-appealable.

Criteria:

Originality - 20
Musicality - 20
Clarity of Voice - 25
Master and Timing - 25
Audience Impact - 10

Total: 100
 MUSIC VIDEO

1. Theme and Concept:

- Creativity and originality in the theme and concept are encouraged.
- The music video should reflect positivity, inclusivity, and creativity.
- Should highlight at least one place in the campus.

2. Content:
- The content should be appropriate for all audiences, keeping in mind the diverse viewership of
social media platforms.
- Avoid any content that promotes discrimination, violence, or offensive language.
- Showcase the talents and diversity of the CSTE community.

3. Production Quality:
- Aim for high production quality in terms of video and audio.
- Use high-resolution cameras and proper lighting for filming.
- Ensure clear audio quality, especially if featuring the OPM song.

4. Duration:
- The recommended duration for the music video is between 2 to 5 minutes.
- Keep the pacing engaging to maintain viewers' interest throughout the video.

5. Music Selection:
- The participant can choose their song.
- The music MUST be an Original Pinoy Music (OPM).

8. Deadline:
- Submit the music video by the specified deadline provided by the SCSTE.
- Late submissions may not be considered for evaluation or participation in related events.

9. Rights and Permissions:

- Obtain necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used in the video, including music,
images, or video clips.
- Ensure that all participants in the video have consented to be featured and have agreed to the terms
of participation.

10. Compliance:
- All participants must comply with the guidelines and rules set forth by the SCSTE.
- Any violation of the guidelines may result in disqualification or exclusion from related events or
activities.

By adhering to these guidelines and rules, participants can create engaging and meaningful OPM
music videos that showcase the spirit and creativity of the SCSTE community.

Criteria:

Story - 40%
Creativity - 20%
Performance - 20%
Audience Impact (Facebook likes) - 20%

Total: 100
 KPOP DANCE BATTLE

1. The contest is open to all bonafide students of the College of Science and Technology
Education.
2. The members will be composed of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 members per
group. The members of the group may be composed of males, females, or any combination
thereof.
3. Music must be Korean or by a Korean k-pop singer or group or can be a compilation of
Korean Songs.
4. The whole presentation shall be a minimum of 4 minutes and not more than 6 minutes.
Beyond this limit, a total of 1 point will be deducted from the group’s total score.
5. Improvised instruments and props are permitted during the contest. Each group shall
provide their own music.
6. The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, broken glass, sharp objects, smoke generators,
combustible and hazardous materials as props are prohibited. Also, no dangerous stunts will
be allowed.
7. The decision of the members of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging:

Choreography (creativity & artistry, style & originality) 35%
Execution (timing, projection, coordination, expression & mastery) 25%
Suitability to the theme 20%
Costume and Music 15%
Audience Impact 5%

Total - 100%