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UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS TUGUEGARAO

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & SERVICES


SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL- Azalea
S.Y. 2022-2023

58th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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I. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL CONTESTED EVENTS
1. The Supreme Student Council through the Student Affairs Office is the main organizer of
all contested events.
2. All participants must be bonafide undergraduate students of the University.
3. All participants of all events must be fully vaccinated.
4. In case a contestant is enrolled in more than one Department, he/she must represent
only the Department where his/her course belongs.
5. All Supreme Student Council (SSC) Officers and Appointees, SSC Advisers, and SSC
Volunteers members shall be ineligible to play or participate in all contested events.
6. Other officers/students not mentioned in the preceding guideline are deemed allowed to
participate with the exception that Governors and the Supreme Student Government
(SSG) President can participate in TEAM EVENTS ONLY.
7. All participants shall be in the venue thirty (30) minutes before the competition for the
registration.
8. In case of any discrepancy with the General Guidelines, the SPECIFIC GUIDELINES shall
always prevail.
9. In case of any untoward incident, instigated, committed directly and indirectly by any
participant/ contestant/ player in their event/s, the participant/contestant/player
involved shall be subjected to disciplinary actions by the University.
10. On-campus and off-campus practices will be ALLOWED. For inside campus practices
areas shall be provided and shall be supervised by the organizing committee.

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11. For off-campus practices, the students involved must submit their duly signed parents’
waiver through their advisers. The departmental council must always inform the
organizing committee on their whereabouts for monitoring purposes. Practices outside
must also be supervised by a faculty member from their department or their adviser.
12. Indecent performances and dressing in form that violates the University’s dress code in
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all events are subject to DISQUALIFICATION & DISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION.
13. Hiring of Trainers/Instructors is allowed provided that their profile should be submitted
to the Dean of Student Affairs for assessment (includes the events that will need a trainer
and shall limit the honorarium paid) and approval. (Please refer to the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) executed and signed).
EVENTS CITED WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF HONORARIUM
JUMPSTREET Php.8000
SKILLED FOLK DANCE Php.3000
HIPHOP Php.3000
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CHORALE Php.3000
DANCESPORT Php.3000
14. A committee shall be created for the sole purpose of deliberating protests and checking of
compliance to the rules and guidelines set forth by the SSC and therefore shall be called
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as the GUIDELINES MONITORING TEAM. All protests shall follow the proper steps and
procedures provided by the GMT. The nature of the GMT details from that of the Student
Disciplinary Committee.
15. All participants of each team must wear a clothing item where their team color is
highlighted which means that it need not to be dominant.
16. Any violation of the Competition GENERAL GUIDELINES shall be subjected to relegation
to the last place after due deliberation of the GMT and violation to the SPECIFIC
GUIDELINES shall result in the team’s score deduction of two (2) points in that respective
event.
17. More than one violation in the SPECIFIC GUIDELINES shall be subjected to relegation to
the last rank. This will be discussed further in the Protest Procedures.
18. Any petition must be evaluated and endorsed by the Academic Deans and Principals.
19. Announcement of winners for Literary and Socio-Cultural events will be done right after
the competition.
20. The decision of the Board of Judges and the Guidelines Monitoring Team shall be FINAL,
IRREVOCABLE and EXECUTORY.

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II. SCORING SYSTEM
The following POINTS shall be given to each rank:
RANK POINTS
1st 15 POINTS
2nd 12 POINTS
3rd 10 POINTS
4th 8 POINTS
5th 6 POINTS
6th 4 POINTS
Default 0
Note: All contested events shall be given EQUAL WEIGHT except for KKP which will bear 10%.
In case of a tie, both shall be given the same number of POINTS.
III. VENUE FOR PRACTICES:
● Open Field - Stadium
● High School Quadrangle
● Elementary Grounds and Parking Lot
● Open Field In – Front of the Clinic

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● Learning & Mission Halls for Socio-cultural events

IV. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FILING AND PROCESSING OF PETITIONS


1. Any petition must be evaluated and endorsed by the Academic Deans and Principals.
2. Any protest must be done in writing, be it handwritten or encoded as long as it is properly
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communicated. Said letter must be addressed to the GMT by the petitioner to be attested
either by the governor and dean;
3. Protest shall only be accepted within the duration of the event, and will be given an
additional 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. Otherwise, the GMT
automatically voids the protest beyond said period;
4. The GMT shall sit en banc upon receipt of the protest and shall decide by at least a
majority decision among its members; and
5. The GMT’s decision shall always be final, executory, irrevocable, and effective immediately
upon notification to the team concerned.
6. Members of the Guidelines Monitoring Team are the following:
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Engr. Louie Mar Tumolva SSC Adviser


Mr. Nestor Cabrido, MAEd Prefect of Men
Ms. Diane Datul, MSIT Prefect of Women
Mr. Fausto Bariuan, Jr. CCA Director
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(Socio Events
only)
Mr. Jayvin Taguba SMD Adviser
(Sports Events
only)

V. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE SOCIO-CULTURAL EVENTS


1. All performances must be live.
2. All music pieces should be in electronic copy and should be in MP3 format. The music files
of each team should be properly stored in one (1) flash drive only. Label of the events is as
follows: Team–Event (e.g., Junior High School – Jumpstreet).
3. All music pieces that will be used to perform SHALL NOT contain vulgar, obscene, and
explicit content or language.
4. The flash drive containing music pieces shall be submitted on or before January 27, 2023
not later than 5:00PM. List of participants in all events shall be submitted on or before
February 1, 2023 not later than 5:00PM. For ease and uniformity purposes, the SSC shall
provide a format.
5. All submissions shall be received by the SSC Socio-Cultural Coordinators only and all files
submitted shall be considered as final entries.
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6. All participants should be in the holding area thirty (30) minutes before their performance.
7. Movements with dangerous maneuvers/stunts in the Socio-Cultural events are NOT
ALLOWED.
8. Suggestive movements (Sexual Indicative) are NOT ALLOWED.
9. All routines in the socio-cultural events shall be performed on the grounds, lifting stunts
are generally NOT ALLOWED. Unless the event technically requires so.
10. The use of pyrotechnics, water, vehicles, machineries and animals as props are NOT
ALLOWED.
11. All costumes and attires of performers in all socio-cultural events MUST OBSERVE the
proper dress code of the university.
12. Every team will be given respective practice areas inside the University, which will be done
via drawing of lots.
13. Participants called for a dry run must attend the dates that will be set and announced by
the organizing committee.
14. The decision of the Board of Judges and the Guidelines Monitoring Team shall be final,
irrevocable and executory.
15. Any violation of the specific mechanics shall be subjected to point deduction. More than
one violation shall lead to relegation to the last place.
NOTE: Zero shall be given in a team in case of default. DEFAULT arises when the
participant/s do not appear once called to perform.
SCORING SYSTEM:

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RANK POINTS
1st Place 15 pts.
2nd Place 12 pts.
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3rd Place 10 pts.
4th Place 8 pts.
5th Place 6 pts.
6th Place 4 pts.
DEFAULT 0
A. SINGING EVENTS
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LOUISIAN CHORALE
MECHANICS:
1. Each team shall have fifteen (15) to twenty (20) singers, and one (1) conductor.
2. The choral shall follow the SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) format.
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3. Each group shall be given ten (10) minutes to assemble, perform and exit.
4. Each group is required to perform two (2) choral pieces to be sung in ACAPELLA. A
warm-up song and a uniform contest piece provided by the SSC. (Only the contest piece
will be judged).
5. All songs must be sung from memory throughout the delivery. Only the conductor can
use Music Sheets.
● WARM- UP SONG
0. The song choice is open.
0. Can either be in its original form or revival.
● CONTEST PIECE
0. Conductors/Conductress shall be required to wear formal attire. Members of the
Chorale Group should wear decent attire appropriate for the performance and chosen theme.
0. The piece can either be in its original form or revival.
● NOTE:
0. The event shall be performed twice. The first performance shall be a pre-judging
performance on preliminary days in which there shall only be a maximum of three (3)
audiences from their department. The second performance shall be performed on the
socialization night proper.
0. Performances shall be judged equally 50/50 and both performances must be identical.
Changing of song arrangements is NOT ALLOWED to be incorporated in the latter
performance.
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0. Organizers will provide a music score sheet for each team. After the pre-judged
performance, the score sheet must be submitted back to the organizers.
0. Organizers will be recording the first performance as a basis to the second.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Musicality
(Technical ability, intonation, phrasing, pitch, dynamics, diction, and 45%
interpretation)
Showmanship 30%
(Deportment, stage presence)
Message
(Appeal of the message of the song to the listeners) 15%
Overall Impact 10%
TOTAL 100
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ACOUSTIC PLAYOFFS
MECHANICS:
1. The team shall consist of three (3) to five (5) participants. A combination of singers and
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2. Overall performance shall have a maximum of seven (7) minutes only including entrance,
exit and preparations.
3. The team shall cover a song of their choice in the acoustic genre.
4. ONLY acoustic instruments are ALLOWED to be used in this event. There shall be a
minimum of three (3) instruments to be used.
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5. Mashup or medley of songs is ALLOWED.
6. Participants shall provide their own acoustic instruments.
7. All participants must have a garment or accent piece with the color of their department as
part of their costume (Eg. handkerchief, cap, etc.). The type of accent piece and its
uniformity are at the discretion of the participants.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Vocal Quality and Technique 30%
Rendition and use of instruments 30%
Delivery, Showmanship, and Coordination 20%
Uniqueness and Originality 15%
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Overall Impact 5%
Total 100%

MUSICAL ENSEMBLE
MECHANICS:
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1. Each team shall have three (3) to five (5) musicians. Each participant must have a
musical instrument to play.
2. Overall performance shall have a maximum of seven (7) minutes only including
entrance, exit and preparations.
3. The song must be MEDLEY.
4. The team shall play any Disney or Animated songs.
5. All participants must have a garment or accent piece with the color of their department
as part of their costume (Eg. handkerchief, cap, etc.). The type of accent piece and its
uniformity are at the discretion of the participants.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:


Rendition and Use of instruments 40%
Musicality 30%
Delivery, Stage Presence, and Coordination 15%
Uniqueness and Creativity 10%
Overall Impact 5%
Total: 100%

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USL BOY BAND GROUP
MECHANICS:
1. The group shall consist of three (3) to five (5) members, Male only.
2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. The genre of the chosen song has to be POP and UPBEAT.
4. The music has to be minus one.
5. Mashup songs are NOT ALLOWED.
6. All participants must have a garment or accent piece with the color of their department
as part of their costume (Eg. handkerchief, cap, etc.). The type of accent piece and its
uniformity are at the discretion of the participants.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Vocal Quality and Techniques 30%
Harmony, Rhythm and Delivery 30%
Choreography and Execution 15%
Stage presence, Confidence, and Coordination. 15%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%
SINGING DIVAS
MECHANICS:
1. The team shall consist of three (3) to five (5) members, Female only.

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2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. The song choice is open.
4. The music has to be minus one.
5. Mashups or medley songs are NOT ALLOWED.
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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Vocal Quality and Technique 35%
Rendition 25%
Delivery, Showmanship and Coordination 20%
Uniqueness and Originality 10%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%

TOTAL PERFORMER
MECHANICS:
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1. Each team shall have one (1) total performer, female only. And there shall be two (2) to
four (4) back-up dancers open for both male and female.
2. The total performer must showcase prowess in singing and dancing.
3. Overall Performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
4. Song choice is based on the Artists provided by the SSC, which will be picked by the
contingents through draw lots.
5. The participant shall choose a song of the artist being drawn that has no vulgar,
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obscene, and explicit content.


6. Props are ALLOWED.
7. Dangerous maneuvers or stunts are strictly NOT ALLOWED.
8. The performance should be lively to set an enthusiastic mood for the audience.
9. All participants must have a garment or accent piece with the color of their department
as part of their costume (Eg. handkerchief, cap, etc.). The type of accent piece and its
uniformity are at the discretion of the participants.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Vocal Quality and Techniques 35%
Choreography and Execution 35%
Stage Presence & Showmanship 20%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%

VOCAL DUET
MECHANICS:

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1. Each team shall consist of two (2) singers per team open for both male and female. The
participants shall be a combination of a teacher and a student.
2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. Music shall be minus one.
4. The genre of the chosen song has to be Ballads.
5. The singers may rearrange the song and make their own rendition of the piece but
medley and mashup songs are NOT ALLOWED.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:


Vocal Quality and Technique 35%
Rendition 25%
Delivery, Showmanship and Coordination 20%
Uniqueness and Originality 10%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%
VOCAL SOLO
MECHANICS:
1. There shall be one (1) singer per team open to either male or female.
2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. Music shall be minus one.

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4. The song piece must be an OPM Tagalog song.
5. The singer may rearrange the song but medley and mashup songs are NOT ALLOWED.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Vocal Quality and Technique 40%
Delivery and Showmanship 35%
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Uniqueness and Originality 15%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%

B. DANCING EVENTS

HIP-HOP SHOWDOWN
MECHANICS:
1. This is a dance competition which allows Krump, B-boy, Popping, Wacking, Housing
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and others to be part of choreography.


2. Each team shall have seven (7) to fifteen (15) participants open for both male and
female. The combination of participants shall be at the discretion of the team.
3. The hiphop showdown will have two (2) parts and performances shall be judged 50/50.
● First Part:
0. Each team shall prepare one (1) performance with their own music piece that is three
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(3) to five (5) minutes duration time.


0. After all the performances of each team, all teams shall go back to the field for a
hip-hop showdown.
● Second Part (Dance Battle)
0. Each team shall have a minimum of two (2) hip-hop participants in joining the dance
battle. It is upon their discretion whether they perform synchronously or not. Music will be
played on the spot and each team shall be given a chance to perform routines for the
showdown.
0. There shall be three (3) matches. The order of match and performance will be identified
via drawing of lots.
0. The duration of each match will be two (2) minutes at most, including the preparation
of entrance and exit.
0. Each team shall be given thirty (30) seconds to perform their routine. Afterwhich,
another thirty (30) seconds shall be given for the teams to perform another showmatch routine
in a synchronous manner. This rule applies to all matches.
● Note:
0. Dangerous maneuvers (e.g. tumbling, backflip, aerials, etc.) are strictly NOT ALLOWED
to be incorporated in the routine.
0. Remix and mashup music is ALLOWED.
0. Only hand-held props are allowed. Use of props as BACKDROP is PROHIBITED.

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0. All participants must have a garment or accent piece with the color of their department
as part of their costume (Eg. handkerchief, cap, etc.). The type of accent piece and its
uniformity are at the discretion of the participants.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Choreography (Sequence and Design of movements, Creativity of steps) 40%
Performance Execution and Synchronization (Presentation, Control, Mobility, 35%
Execution)
Stage Presence and Confidence 15%
Overall impact 10%
Total 100
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SKILLED FOLK DANCE


MECHANICS:
● Each team shall have five (5) to ten (10) participants open for both male and female. The
combination of participants shall be at the discretion of the team.
● Overall Performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.

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● Medley (Combination) of different dances is NOT ALLOWED.
● Five (5) photocopies of the dance literature shall be submitted to the SSC-Sociocultural
Committee on or before 5:00PM of February 1, 2023.
● Only lifts that are naturally being incorporated in the routines of the chosen folk dance
are ALLOWED. Lifts that impose high-risk and may lead to minor or serious injuries are
NOT ALLOWED. Overhead lifts, body flips, and throws are NOT ALLOWED.
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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Skill and Creativity 35%
Interpretation and Performance Execution 35%
Stage Presence 20%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%

JUMPSTREET SHOWDOWN
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MECHANICS:
1. Each contingent shall consist of twenty-five (25) to thirty-five (35) participants open for
both male and female.
2. All participants must provide a medical certificate stating that they are cleared to
perform.
3. Steps and dance patterns shall be at the discretion of the contingent and should be
executed in the provided area for their performance. The performance will be limited to
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line dancing formation but shall be open to variation of movement.


4. Event organizers shall provide the music piece.
5. The teams will perform an opening intro dance as a warm up dance before the main
showdown.
6. Attire is open however; all participants must have a garment or accent piece with the
color of their department as part of their costume or props (Eg. canes, handkerchief,
cap, etc). The type of accent piece and its uniformity are entirely up to the participants.
Adorning accessories is ALLOWED.
7. Only hand-held props are ALLOWED.
8. The use of lights is only ALLOWED in props and is prohibited to be worn in costumes.
9. Use of reflectorized materials in costume and props is ALLOWED.
10. Any body parts and props must NOT exceed within the perimeter assigned.
11. The Organizing Committee will provide the music for this event.
12. KKP must be observed after the event.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Performance, Execution and Synchronization 25%
Choreography 25%
Discipline and Endurance 25%
Visual and Overall Impact 25%
Total 100%
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DANCE DUO
MECHANICS:
1. There shall be one (1) pair for each team open to any combination of male or female.
2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. Suggestive movements (sexual indicative) are NOT ALLOWED.
4. Dangerous stunts that include fire, sharp objects, and others that may lead to minor or
serious injuries of the performers are NOT ALLOWED.
5. Only short lifts under seven (7) seconds are ALLOWED. Lifts that impose high-risk and
may lead to minor or serious injuries are NOT ALLOWED. Overhead lifts, body flips,
and throws are NOT ALLOWED. Participants shall submit the name of the lifts to be
incorporated in their routines. Submissions shall be facilitated through google forms.
6. Performances shall be recorded by the organizing committee for review purposes of
specific guideline number five (5).
7. Remix or mashup music is ALLOWED.
8. The dance concept must focus on promoting the department's respective advocacy.
JHS - Integrity of Creation
SHS - Youth Empowerment and Responsible Citizenship
SABH - Poverty Alleviation
SEAITE - Disaster Response and Risk Reduction Management
SHAS - Nutrition and Health Development
SEAS - Indigenous Peoples and Interreligious Dialogue

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9. The genre will be Interpretative-Contemporary Dance.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Choreography, Execution and Synchronization 40%
Creativity and Relevance to the concept 30%
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Stage Presence and Confidence 20%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%
DANCE SOLO
MECHANICS:
1. There shall be one (1) participant for each team, open to either male or female.
2. Overall performance shall be three (3) to five (5) minutes only.
3. Remixed or mashed-up music is ALLOWED.
4. The dance genre is OPEN STYLE.
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5. The dance concept shall convey a theme or story about "Breakthroughs".


CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Skill, Mastery, and Execution 30%
Choreography and Creativity 30%
Interpretation and Relevance to the theme 20%
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Stage Presence and Confidence 15%


Overall Impact 5%
Total 100%

VI. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE LITERARY COMPETITION:


1. The editor-in-chief, head of feature, head of editorial, and head of literary of The
Louisian Courier (TLC), GEM Herald and Blue and White are NOT ALLOWED to join in
all written competitions. List of the said heads of the organization shall be submitted
to the SSC Officers.
2. All written pieces must be an ORIGINAL CREATION. Plagiarized written pieces will
automatically be relegated to the last rank.
3. A DEDUCTION will be imposed for TIME VIOLATION prior and during the contest.
4. In written events, the submissions should be written in BLACK PERMANENT INK
ONLY.
5. For oral events, attires MUST NOT be revealing and participants must observe proper
grooming and dress code indicated in the student handbook. ATTIRE COLOR is
OPEN.
6. The decision of the Board of Judges and the Guidelines Monitoring Team shall be final,
irrevocable and executory.
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NOTE: The contending departments SHALL provide all materials, tools, and equipment needed
unless specified in the individual guidelines.
Deduction via time violation will be done in the total percentage of each event. Deduction is as
follows:
TIME DEDUCTION
1-5 minutes 2 points
6-10 minutes 3 points
10-15 minutes 4 points
15-30 minutes 5 points
>30 minutes 7 points

A. ORAL EVENTS
DECLAMATION (English)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team should have one representative.
2. The SSC Literary Committee shall provide the piece which will be given on January
2023.
3. Alterations of the piece is permitted; however, the original piece should be retained.

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4. Use of props are allowed but should only be limited to hand props.
CRITERIA:
Vocal Technique 40%
Interpretation (expressions, gestures and creativity) 30%
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Style and delivery 15%
Stage presence 15%
TOTAL 100%

ORATION (FILIPINO)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team will have one (1) representative.
2. The SSC Literary Committee shall provide the piece which will be given on January
2023.
3. The contestants’ attire should be semi-formal.
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CRITERIA:
Vocal Quality 25%
Enunciation and Articulation 25%
Gestures 20%
Mastery 20%
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Stage Presence 10%


TOTAL 100%
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING VIA OBJECT ANALYSIS (ENGLISH)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team should have one (1) representative.
2. The medium to be used is English.
3. The participants shall be given two (2) minutes to analyze the object before the delivery.
4. Contestants are given a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak.
5. Participants shall wear semi-formal attire.
6. All other contestants shall stay at least ten (10) meters away from the venue of the
contest to avoid leakage. Each contestant shall be escorted by the organizers to the
venue for the analysis and delivery of the speech.
7. Any form of electronic gadgets is NOT ALLOWED in the contest proper.
8. Only one object will be analyzed for all the contestants.
CRITERIA:
Delivery/Manner of Conveying Thoughts 35%
Content or Relevance 35%
Organization of Thoughts 20%
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Diction and Pronunciation 10%
TOTAL 100%
DAGLIANG TALUMPATI (FILIPINO)
MECHANICS:
1. Each department will have one (1) representative for the event.
2. Medium to be used is Filipino
3. Random topic will be given to the participant on the day of the event.
4. Participants will be given two (2) minutes to prepare his/her speech
5. Participants should deliver his/her speech in a maximum of four (4) minutes.
6. Participants shall wear semi-formal attire.
7. All other contestants shall stay at least ten (10) meters away from the venue of the
contest to avoid leakage. Each contestant shall be escorted by the organizers to the
venue for the analysis and delivery of the speech.
8. Any form of electronic gadgets is NOT ALLOWED in the contest proper.

CRITERIA
Content (Knowledge, Originality, and Organization) 40%
Vocal Delivery/Manner of Speaking 35%
Overall Impact 25%
TOTAL 100%

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SPOKEN POETRY (FILIPINO)
MECHANICS:
1. Each Department should have one (1) participant, open to both male and female.
2. The participants shall perform an ORIGINAL PIECE composed by a member of the
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respective department/school. A theme shall be given by the SSC Literary Committee.
3. A hard copy of the written original piece shall be submitted until February 2022 (12
noon) for the evaluation of the written pieces.
4. The piece shall be performed in front of a live audience.
5. The performance shall be limited to five to seven (5-7) minutes.
6. Foul or vulgar words IS NOT ALLOWED.
7. Background music and hand props are ALLOWED.

CRITERIA:
COMPOSITION 45%
● Word play (15)
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● Content (15)
● Relevance to the Theme or Concept (15)
DELIVERY 40%
● Diction and Clarity (15)
● Projection (10)
● Stage Presence (10)
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● Time Consumed (5)


OVERALL IMPACT 15%
TOTAL 100%

CREATIVE STORYTELLING WITH HAND PUPPETRY (ENGLISH)


MECHANICS
1. Each department shall have one (1) story teller and two (2) puppeteers.
2. The piece will be the own composition of the participants.
3. The composition will be based on a picture which will be given by the committee on
January 2023.
4. A copy of the story will be submitted five days before the actual conduct of the event.
5. Props are limited to hand props and a diorama background for the setting.
6. The story will be performed live and should appeal to school children.
7. The performance shall not exceed 5 minutes.
CRITERIA
Content/ Relevance to the Theme 35%
Delivery/Conviction (Voice variations and projection) 30%
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Presentation (Logical presentation of events) 20%
Artistry/Background/Props 10%
Overall Impact 5%
TOTAL 100%

RADIODRAMA
MECHANICS
1. The language to be used is FILIPINO. The use of ENGLISH language should only be
limited to expressions and humor purposes.
2. Each department shall have five (5) participants in charge of the script writing, technical
and voice acting.
3. There should be no pre-recorded sound effects.
4. The theme shall be given on January 2023.
5. The radio drama shall be performed live.
6. The performance shall not exceed seven (7) minutes.

Content (Relevance to the theme) 40%


Vocal Delivery / Manner of Speaking 25%
Structure and variety 20%
Overall Impact 15%

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TOTAL 100%

B. WRITTEN EVENTS
1. The pieces will be legibly DONE IN WRITING and IN BLACK PERMANENT INK.
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2. Participants are NOT ALLOWED TO BRING ANY FORM OF PAPER to the venue.
3. The TOPICS OR THEMES WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE COMPETITION.
4. Any form of electronic gadget is NOT ALLOWED in the contest proper.
5. The writing competitions shall be held on February 2023.
ESSAY WRITING (ENGLISH AND FILIPINO)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team shall have one (1) representative per category.
2. The essay shall be accomplished within one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes only.
3. The essay shall be written with three hundred to five hundred (300-500) words only
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including articles.
CRITERIA:
Content (relevance to the theme) 40%
Organization of Thoughts 20%
Writing Mechanics (punctuation, indention, capitalization) 20%
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Cleanliness and Readability 20%


TOTAL 100%
FLASH FICTION WRITING (ENGLISH AND FILIPINO)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team should have one (1) representative per category.
2. Writing should be within two (2) hours only.
3. The heme will be given on the day of the event
4. The composition shall be written with seven hundred fifty to one thousand (750-1,000)
words only including articles.
CRITERIA:
Content (relevance to the theme) 40%
Organization of Thoughts 20%
Writing Mechanics (punctuation, indention, capitalization) 20%
Style 10%
Cleanliness and Readability 10%
TOTAL 100%

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POEM WRITING (FREE-VERSE AND WITH SCANSION)
MECHANICS:
1. Each team must have two (2) representatives: one (1) for free-verse using English and
one (1) with scansion using Filipino.
2. Writing should be within one (1) hour only.
CRITERIA:
Content (relevance to the theme) 40%
Organization of Thoughts 20%
Writing Mechanics (punctuation, indention, capitalization) 20%
Style 10%
Cleanliness and Readability 10%
TOTAL 100%
PAGSASALIN
MECHANICS
1. Each department will have one (1) participant for the event
2. Each participant shall be given sixty (60) minutes to translate an English song into a
Filipino version.
3. The song piece will be given on the day of the event

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CRITERIA
Clarity of Translation 40%
Style 35%
Writing Mechanics 20%
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Overall Impact 5%
TOTAL 100%

BLACK OUT POETRY (ENGLISH)


MECHANICS
1. Each department will have one (1) participant for the event
2. The piece shall be given on the day of the event.
3. The participant will create poetry through coloring over lines with permanent marker.
4. Each participant will be given sixty (60) minutes to accomplish their piece.
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5. The use of pencil is allowed for drafting only.


6. All outputs will be finalized in permanent ink.
CRITERIA
Content and Relevance of Topic 40%
Organization of thoughts 20%
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Cohesiveness of Piece 20%


Style 10%
Readability 10%
TOTAL 100%

FEATURE WRITING (ENGLISH)


MECHANICS
1. Each department will have one (1) participant for the event.
2. Each participant is required to attend the press conference of the Search for Louisian
Ambassador and Ambassadress.
3. The participant shall write a feature story based on the performance of their
departmental ambassador and ambassadress in the press conference.
4. They will be given ninety (90) minutes after the press conference to accomplish their
piece.
5. The piece is required to have a minimum of seven hundred (750) words.
6. The use of LAPTOPS IS ALLOWED.
7. The write up will be passed via flash drive.

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CRITERIA:
Content 40%
Relevance to the advocacy 20%
Organization of Thoughts 20%
Writing Mechanics (punctuation, indention, capitalization) 10%
Style 10%
TOTAL 100%

VII. GUIDELINES FOR KAIBIGAN NG KALIKASAN PROGRAM (KKP)


The KKP makes up 10% of the overall points of the department during the Foundation Days. It aims to
instill the values of KKP in Louisians.

1. All Departments will be given their Selected Schedule per Day on each of the Event
Venues.
2. The department shall maintain the cleanliness of the surroundings of the Event Venues.
3. The Selected Venues shall be the the following
a. James Ter Meer Gymnasium

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b. Bulwagang Teodulfo Domingo
c. Volleyball and Basketball Courts
d. Learning Hall
e. Old EMC
f. Field*
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4. All departments must provide their cleaning materials. Such may include Hard brooms,
Soft brooms, Dust Pans, Rags, Pails, dippers, Wax (for floors without tiles), soap
(detergent or powder), & garbage bags.
5. Each department shall have their own schedule of cleaning. Judging of the KKP Areas
shall be done on the set schedule of the department.
6. The Final Score shall be ranked from 1st to 6th. Corresponding points shall be given to
each rank:
a. First Place: 100 points
b. Second Place: 95 points
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c. Third Place: 90 points


d. Fourth Place: 85 points
e. Fifth Place: 80 points
f. Sixth Place: 75 points
7. The judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.
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*The field shall be divided per area during Event Proper.


CRITERIA:

Cleanliness 70%

Segregation of Waste 30%

Total 100%

VIII. SPECIAL EVENTS


LOUISIAN MASTER CHEF
MECHANICS:
1. There must be three (3) participants from each department.
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2. Complete cooking attire or Personal Protective Equipment SHALL be worn by the
participants including apron and hair net.
3. The dish shall only be given to the contestants on the day of the event.
4. All of the ingredients are provided by the SSC in-charge EXCEPT condiments, herbs and
spices.
5. The participants will be provided a place where they can create their masterpiece.
6. Participants must provide four (4) servings: three (3) to be served to the judges and one (1)
for the visual presentation.
7. Twenty (20) minutes is allotted for the preparation of ingredients and one (1) hour and
fifteen minutes (15) minutes for the cooking including the plating of the dish.
8. The three participants shall plan/prepare together in the first fifteen (15) minutes. The first
participant shall only cook for twenty (20) minutes and tag the second participant to take
over for the next twenty (20) minutes; then the third participant for another twenty (20)
minutes. All of the three participants are to work together in the last fifteen (15) minutes.
Participants are not allowed to coach in between the shifts of the other participants.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Palatability 40%
Culinary technique 30%
Presentation of the dish 10%
Use of ingredients 10%
Cleanliness and hygiene 10%
Total 100%

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
MECHANICS:
1. All students and faculty of the team/department are required to participate in the parade.
2. Each team should have forty (40) to fifty (50) participants including props and musicians.
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3. Head dress is allowed for it will add an impact to the performance, but only hand-held
props are to be judged.
4. The participants are required to wear the 58th Founding Anniversary shirts.
BEFORE THE PARADE
1. The assembly time will be 4:30 PM at the University Field.
2. The Philippine National Police and Tuguegarao Traffic Management team together with the
SSC Officers and Advisers shall assist and give directions to the participants.
3. Parade will promptly start at 5:30 PM. The moment the parade starts; late participants will
NOT BE ALLOWED to join.
4. Each participating team must be identified through a streamer, flag or placard.
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5. Participants will take the gate near the University Gymnasium as their exit.
DURING THE PARADE

1. There will be stations where the judges will be monitoring the parade.
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2. Participants are not allowed to bring other things aside from the lighted hand-held props.
3. Substitution is not allowed. Participants must carry their props all throughout.
4. No political or advocacy propaganda is allowed.
5. The use of chants is optional.
6. The spacing and formation is upon the discretion of each department.
7. The use of speakers, musical instruments and vehicles shall be allowed, provided that it
will be coordinated with the OSAS prior to the event. The set of songs that will be played
shall not in any way defame or harm the name of USL and shall not include words that are
vulgar and immoral in nature or have a subliminal message.

AFTER THE PARADE

1. Participants shall take the High School gate as their entrance.


2. Participants should assemble in their designated areas for the final judging.
Note: KKP & discipline should be observed at all times.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Discipline 30%
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Formation and Choreography 20%
Aesthetics 20%
Endurance 20%
Adherence to KKP 10%
Total 100%

BLEACHERS GIMMICK
1. Each team should have thirty (30) to forty (40) performers including props.
2. Each team will be given three (3) to five (5) minutes only to present their chants and
yells.
3. The theme to showcase will be the identity of each participating department.
4. Usage of drums and other musical instruments are ALLOWED. No use of
instrumental/recorded music. Only live music/beat is ALLOWED.
5. Costume, props and inclusion of lighting is ALLOWED
6. Each department is required to have five (5) to ten (10) rounds of their departmental
cheer at the end of their piece.
7. The council will provide a uniformed cheer for the final round.
8. The bleachers gimmick will be done in the left side and right side of the gym. It will be
livestreamed to accommodate all.
9. KKP must be observed BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the event.

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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Voice Quality (Pitch, Articulation, Tone) 25%
Choreography (Creativity and Synchronization of Movements) 25%
Harmony and Delivery (Tune, Connection, Rhythm and Creativity) 20%
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Stage Presence (Confidence and Ability to Attract Attention) 15%
Adherence to KKP 15%
Total 100%

QUIZ BEE (Students Edition)


1. Each team shall be composed of four (4) members including the team captain. Only three
(3) members will participate in any round.
2. Substitution, if any, should be made before the first question of the difficult round is
raised.
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3. Slate boards shall be provided.


4. The questions will be divided into three rounds: the easy, average, and difficult round.
5. Each round is composed of 15 questions.
6. Questions from the easy round shall weigh one (1) point each while three (3) points each for
the average round and five (5) points each for the difficult round.
7. Time limit will be given after each question is read. It will be announced by the quiz master
before each round.
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8. When the time limit expires, the participants will show their answers to the host/audience.
Failure to do so will mean the answer is not recognized, therefore will gain no point.
9. Only the team captain has the right to raise queries or protest but should be done before
the next question will be read. After the next question was read, no protest will be
entertained.
10. The scores from the easy, average, and difficult rounds will be added to get the total score
as the basis for the proclamation of the winning team.
11. Questions will come from but not limited to the following areas:
● General Information
● USL Trivia, Relations and KKP Trivia
● CICM History and Trivia
● Science & Technology
● Mathematics
● Current events and World Affairs
● Health & Medicine
● Literature
● History
● Politics, Government & Law
● Social Issues
● Entertainment
● Sports

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● Environmental Issues
● Bible History
● Bible Trivia and Facts

QUIZ BEE (Teachers Edition)

1. Each team shall be composed of three (3) members including the team captain. Only one (1) member will
participate in any round.
2. Slate boards shall be provided by each member of the team.
3. The questions will be divided into three rounds according to disciplines.
● Round 1 – USL Trivia, Relations and KKP Trivia and CICM History and Trivia.
● Round 2 - Politics, Government & Law, Social Issues, Entertainment and Sports
● Round 3 – History and Religion.
0. Each round is composed of 15 questions.
0. Questions from the different rounds shall weigh one (1) point.
0. Time limit (15 seconds) will be given after each question is read. It will be announced by the
quiz master before each round.
0. When the time limit expires, the participants will show their answers to the host/audience.
Failure to do so will mean the answer is not recognized, therefore will gain no point.
0. Only the team captain has the right to raise queries or protest but should be done before the
next question will be read. After the next question is read, no protest will be entertained.

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0. The scores from the different rounds will be added to get the total score as the basis for the
proclamation of the winning team.

SEARCH FOR LOUISIAN AMBASSADOR AND AMBASSADRESS


“The Battle of Beauty, Brawn, and Brains”
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The "Louisian Ambassador and Ambassadress " is a wit, advocacy and beauty inside and out search of
the students of University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao who will serve as ambassadors of the school in
promoting the University to include its advocacies on disaster response and risk reduction
management; peace and life education; integrity of creation; youth empowerment and engaged
citizenship; nutrition and health development; indigenous peoples and interreligious dialogue; adult
education and gender development; justice and human rights; and poverty alleviation.
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1. The participant must be a non-graduating and bona-fide student of this university.
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2. Any false information obtained from, or misconduct done by the contestants during the
duration of the search (before and after the declaration of winners) including the violation of the
given guidelines shall be disqualified.
3. There shall be one (1) pair of representatives (male and female) for each competing department.
4. All attires that the participants will wear during the Press conference, Preliminary competition,
and the Pinning and Turnover Night shall conform to the University Dress Code and proper
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grooming.
5. Make-up artists are not allowed. Only light make up will be permitted.
6. In case that the candidate experienced any sudden health related concern, he/she is not
allowed to continue the search.
7. There should only be four (4) student assistants and one (1) teacher per department. The
student and teacher must come from their own department.
8. The decision of the selection committee is final, executory and irrevocable.
9. In case the proclaimed Louisian Ambassador and Ambassadress failed to perform his/her
duties and responsibilities, the 1st runner up will assume the title and his/her responsibilities.

The Search for Louisian Ambassador and Ambassadress will have two (2) stages: The Preliminary competition
and the Pinning and Turnover Night.
Prior to the competition proper, a workshop will be conducted for the Question and Answer portion and
Advocacy Project Planning.
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The preliminary competition comprises the Advocacy Project Plan presentation, the panel interview, the
Head-to-head challenge. The candidates are required to wear a formal/business attire for the advocacy project
plan and the panel interview. And for the head-to-head challenge, they are required to wear a Barong Tagalog
and Filipiniana attire (National Costume).
After the preliminary competition, the organizers will be inviting news writers, and official student publications
to cover the press conference.
1. Advocacy Project Plan- Each candidate is required to create an original advocacy plan in line with
their assigned CECA advocacy. The Advocacy Project Plan is through a video presentation with a minimum
of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. The video should contain specific actions or projects that they
would like to implement.
2. Panel Interview- Each candidate will be subjected to a panel interview where interviewers will ask
questions as regards the candidates’ advocacy and how will he/she serve as an embodiment of USL’s
culture of mission & excellence. The answer will be rated according to:

Relevance 70%

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Delivery 30%

TOTAL 100%
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3. Digital Marketing Poster- Each candidate will design an e- marketing poster with their face/ photo
promoting their department. The poster should include a visible Logo of the School, CICM Logo,
Departmental Logo, and Founding Anniversary Logo.

Design 20%
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Content 50%

Visual Impact 20%


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Social Media Reach 10%

TOTAL 100%

4. Head-to-head challenge- The organizers will randomly pick two (2) departments that will have the
head-to-head challenge. The organizers will present 2 sides and the candidates will pick their sides. They
have to defend their side for one (1) minute each side and another 30 seconds for re-battle.
The order of Head-to-head challenge:
Match 1: C1 vs. C2
Match 2: C3 vs. C4
Match 3: C5 vs. C6
Match 4: W1 vs. W2
Finals: W3 vs. Match 4 winner
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Final match winner = Head-to-head challenge winner

Relevance 70%

Delivery 30%

TOTAL 100%

PINNING AND TURNOVER NIGHT


The Pinning and Turnover Night comprises a production number, advocacy statement, School Uniform attire,
Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana attire (National Costume), and the Question and Answer Portion.
For the competition proper, the judges will select the top 3 for both ambassador and ambassadress. And the
top 3 will have a final Question and Answer Portion.

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The computation for the first round is: (Selection of Top 3)
Advocacy Statement 10%
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School Uniform (Poster) 10%

Digital Marketing Poster 20%

Advocacy Project Plan 20%

Panel Interview 20%


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Question and Answer 20%

TOTAL 100%
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The computation for the Final Round is: (Selection of the Louisian Ambassador and Ambassadress)

Barong and Filipiniana Attire 10%

On the spot Advocacy Statement 30%

Final Question and Answer 60%

TOTAL 100%

LIST OF AWARDS
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Minor Awards
(Both Male and Female)
1. Crowd Favorite
2. Outstanding Portrait in School Uniform
3. Star of the Stage Award
4. Outstanding in Barong and Filipiniana Attire
*other minor awards from partners/sponsors*
Major Awards
1. Best in Advocacy Project Plan
2. Best in Digital Marketing Poster
3. Top Interviewee
4. Head-to-head Challenge winner

Title
Louisian Ambassador and Ambassadress (Cash prize

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1.
for their advocacy)

PROPOSED SELECTION COMMITTEE


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I. Government Employee
II. NGO
III. Private Sector
IV. University President / Religious Sector
V. Pageant Expert
VI. Alumni President
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DEBATE CUP

VII. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) IN THE CONDUCT OF THE 58th
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY DEBATE CUP
IRR 1.0 GENERAL GUIDELINE, COVERAGE & ELIGIBILITY
IRR 1.1. The 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup is open to all bona fide junior high school,
senior high school, and college students currently enrolled in the University of Saint Louis.
IRR 1.2. The 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup shall use the Asian Parliamentary
Format.
IRR 1.3. The 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup aims to enhance public speaking,
confidence, camaraderie, spontaneity, and critical thinking among participants and broaden
the minds of speakers and the audience.
IRR 1.4. All debaters must be in their formal or corporate attire during their debate matches.
IRR 1.5. English language shall be used as a medium of the debate. However, to make room for
humor or for quoting familiar terms not ideally sound expressing in English, Filipino or local
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dialects may be used, but this should be kept at a minimum. Likewise, the use of vulgar words
is strictly prohibited.
IRR 1.6. In case of any concern, clarification, or protest which is not governed by this IRR, the
Guidelines Monitoring Team (GMT) has the absolute power to decide on matters deemed
necessary to preserve and protect the integrity of the event. The GMT Board’s decision is
final and non-appealable.
IRR 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS
IRR 2.1. Official debaters shall be bona fide Louisian students currently enrolled in the
university under their respective departments and shall be duly registered in the Official List of
Participants.
IRR 2.2. Only the participants listed on the Official List of Participants submitted to the Debate
Director on or before the set deadline shall be recognized as the only official debaters.
IRR 2.3. All coaches must be bona fide Louisian teachers/instructor currently employed in the
university under their respective departments.
IRR 2.4. Each competing department is allowed to send only one (1) debating team composed of
five (5) speakers each team. Each team shall have only two (2) official coaches.
IRR 2.5. A Team Leader shall be selected within the pool of official speakers.
IRR 2.5. The SSC Debate Committee shall certify the qualifications of the submitted list of
participants.
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IRR 3.1. The official List of Participants shall be submitted to the Debate Director by the
Governors/Presidents on or before the Deadline (to be determined by the Debate Director).
IRR 3.2. A hard copy of the Official List of Participants shall be composed of the following:
a. participants’ names and ID numbers;
a. coaches’ names; and
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a. the signature of the Governor/President.
IRR 3.3. No extension shall be allowed. Failure to furnish an Official List of Participants on or
before the set deadline shall automatically be disqualified.
IRR 4.0. GENERAL RULES AND MECHANICS
IRR 4.1. SECTION 1- Tournament Management
IRR 4.1.I. GENERAL RULES
IRR 4.1.I.A. Debaters are NOT ALLOWED to use props, visual aids, or any other materials except
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for a piece of ballpen/pencil and a clean sheet of paper/s during the debate proper.
IRR 4.1.I.B. Debating teams shall enter the venue 30 minutes before the Preparation Time.
IRR 4.1.I.C. The failure to enter the venue on the set time shall be disqualified from that
match.
IRR 4.1.I.D. The team present at the venue shall be pronounced the winner.
IRR 4.1.II. ADJUDICATION
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IRR 4.1.II.A. Adjudicators during the 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup must be duly approved
by the University President.
IRR 4.1.II.B. Each round during the preliminaries must be adjudicated by three adjudicators. During
the semi-final and championship matches, the board of adjudicators shall be composed of five
members.
IRR 4.1.II.C. In all debate matches, it shall be observed that any adjudicator must not be related or
affiliated in any manner to the team/s that will be judged.
IRR 4.1.II.D. Each adjudicator shall be given an adjudication packet that includes:
a. a Critique/Score sheet
a. a Ballot sheet
a. a Copy of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the 58th Founding Anniversary
Debate Cup
a. a Critique/score and ballot sheets will be filled in by the Debate director before delivery
to the adjudicators, noting Round and Team Numbers including the names of speakers for
both sides.
IRR 4.1.III. DEBATE TIMERS
IRR 4.1.III.a. Each debater shall have seven (7) minutes to make his/her substantive speech.

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IRR 4.1.III.b. The timekeeper for the debate shall give an audible signal (a ring of a bell) at the end of
the first minute and at the beginning of the sixth minute.
IRR 4.1.III.c. During the time between these two signals, points of information (POI) may be offered
by the debaters of the other team.
IRR 4.1.III.d. A double ring at the end of the seventh minute shall be given, after which the speaker
should conclude his/her speech after 15 seconds.
IRR 4.1.III.e. A continuous ring shall be signaled after seven minutes and fifteen seconds. Reply
speeches are four (4) minutes long.
IRR 4.1.III.f. No points of information are allowed during reply speeches.
IRR 4.1.III.g. At the end of the third minute, the timekeeper shall ring the bell once to let the reply
speaker know he/she has only a minute left for the reply speech.
IRR 4.1.III.h. The timekeeper shall ring the bell twice after the fourth minute.
IRR 4.1.III.i. For every speaker, every 15-second extension shall have a corresponding deduction on
their total score for the particular round.
IRR 4.1.III.j. At all times, the clock shall be available for viewing for the debaters, adjudicators, and
the audience.
IRR 4.1.III.k. The clock shall be started when the speaker starts his/her speech.
IRR 4.1.III.l. The clock should not, under any circumstances, be stopped until the debater has
finished, even if it exceeded the allowable speech time.
IRR 4.1.III.m. Official coaches and adjudicators cannot be timekeepers of the debate round.
IRR 4.1. IV. COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
IRR 4.1.IV.A. Exercise mature judgment for guiding students in preparation;
IRR 4.1.IV.B. Teach by good example, good sportsmanship in both winning and losing

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situations;
IRR 4.1.IV.C. Refrain from any harassment of adjudicators; and
IRR 4.1.IV.D. Register legitimate complaints to the Guidelines Monitoring Team in case of
protest.
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IRR 4.1.V. PROTEST
IRR 4.1.V.A. Protests must be filed in writing, dated, signed, by the participants and the official
coach, and given to the Guidelines Monitoring Team no later than the next debate round.
IRR 4.1.V.B. The failure to furnish a written protest within the given duration shall not be
entertained.
IRR 4.2. SECTION 2 - TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
IRR 4.2.I. MATCH-UPS AND MODE
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IRR 4.2.I.A. The 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup adopts the double elimination
mode
IRR 4.2.I.B. The match-ups and schedules will be as follows
Day Time Game No. Matches
Day 01 2:00-4:00 Game
9:00-12:00 1
Game 2
A vs B
C vs D
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Day 02 9:00-12:00 Game 3


2:00-4:00 Game 4
E vs WG1
F VS WG2
Day 03 9:00-12:00 Game 5
2:00-4:00 Game 6
LG2 vs LG3
LG1 vs LG4
Day 04 9:00-12:00 Game 7
2:00-4:00 Game 8
WG3 vs WG4
WG5 vs WG6
Day 05 9:00-12:00 Game 9
2:00-4:00 Game 10
LG7 vs WG8
WG7 vs WG9

IRR 4.2. II. THE VETO


IRR 4.2.II.A. 5 minutes before the preparation time, the Debate Director shall provide a list of
motions to be debated.
IRR 4.2.II.B. The debating teams will be given 3 minutes to rank the motions (1 being the most
preferred and 3 being the least preferred).
IRR 4.2.II.C. The team leaders shall submit the rankings on or before the 3-minute mark to the
Debate Director.
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IRR 4.2.II.D. The motion to be debated shall be the motion with the lowest sum of the ranking.
IRR 4.2.II.E. In case of a tie for the veto, the adjudicators shall decide which motion will be debated.
IRR 4.2.III. DEBATING BENCH
IRR 4.2.III.A. The team leaders shall play a one-time toss coin.
IRR 4.2.III.B. The team leaders shall identify which sides of the coin they prefer (head or tails).
IRR 4.2.III.C. The winning team shall determine which bench they prefer to defend (Government
Bench or Opposition Bench).
IRR 4.2.IV. SPEAKERS
IRR 4.2.IV.A. The team leaders shall furnish an official list of speakers 10 minutes before the debate
proper.
IRR 4.2.IV.B. The list of speakers shall be composed of the following:
a. For the Government bench
.Prime Minister + Name
.Deputy Prime Minister + Name
.Government Whip + Name
(b) For the Opposition Bench
.Leader of the Opposition + Name
.Deputy Leader of the Opposition + Name
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IRR 4.2.V. PREPARATION TIME
IRR 4.2.V.a. Immediately after the announcement of the motion to be debated, the
timekeeper shall set the clock for 30 minutes.
IRR 4.2.V.b. Debaters are given 30 minutes to prepare with their coach/s only within the
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venue's premises.
IRR 4.2.V.c. Officers-in-charge shall facilitate the preparation time.
IRR 4.2.VI. DEBATE FLOW: The three speakers are allocated seven (7) minutes to deliver their
speeches in the following order:
1. Prime Minister
2. Leader of the opposition
3. Deputy Prime Minister
4. Deputy Leader of the Opposition
5. Government Whip
6. Opposition whip
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7. Opposition Reply
8. Government Reply
The reply speeches are four-minute summary speeches, which can be made by
either the first or second speaker of the house, except the third (Whip).
IRR 4.2.VI.a. Points of Information: During the constructive speeches, Points of Information (POI)
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may be raised by the opposing side after the first minute up to the sixth minute. During reply
speeches, no POI may be raised. POIs may be refused or accepted by the speaker. If accepted,
the POI should be made clearly and succinctly, taking a maximum of fifteen seconds. It
is likewise stressed that points of information shall be raised in an interval of fifteen
seconds in order not to disrupt the constructive speech being delivered by the current speaker.
IRR 4.3. SECTION 3 - CRITERIA FOR JUDGING. The 58th Founding Anniversary Debate Cup
is assessed by an Adjudicator Panel composed of an odd number according to the following
criteria:
SCORE RANGE SCORE DESCRIPTION
67-68 Barely did anything. Possibly just stood there.
69-71 Little to no relevant contribution.
72-73 A decent contribution, but not well-developed with many missing links.
74-76 Average speech. Room for a lot of improvement, but not a bad
performance.
77-78 Good contribution, held strong relevance.
79-80 Heavy relevant contribution, quite an impressive speech
81-83 Amazing, inspirational, barely any mistakes.

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IRR 4.4. SECTION 4 – WINNERS. The winners will be announced by the adjudicators. The
scores will be based on the score range provided in the criteria.
a. The speaker who gets the highest score will be awarded as the best speaker for the
match.
a. the best debater award will be left at the discretion of the adjudicators who are
expected to take into consideration the overall performance of the speaker while upholding
utmost objectivity and sound judgment.
a. The individual scores of the speakers will be added to get the team’s total score. The
team with the highest total score will be the best debating team.
IRR 4.5. SECTION 5 – SCOPE OF DEBATE MOTIONS. The scope of the motions will be the
following:
a. National and International Issues;
a. Political and Social problems;
a. Dilemmas regarding the pandemic; and
a. Controversial laws and famous figures.

VIII. GUIDELINES FOR VISUAL EVENTS

LOUISIAN LUMINARIES
Description:

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Luminaries are supreme beings that give light, inspire, and influence the community. This
event showcases the Louisian Luminaries, the representatives of the pride and honor of the
departments, through presenting a COUTURE creation inspired by their respective spirit
animals.
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Mechanics:
1. Each department must have one (1) MALE representative ONLY who is a bonafide
member of his department.
2. The couture must represent the SPIRIT ANIMAL of their DEPARTMENT.
● SEAITE - Dragon
● SABH - Lion
● SEAS - Pegasus
● SHAS - Serpent
● SHS - Peacock
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● JHS – Phoenix
3. The materials to be used MUST be recycled, indigenous or a combination of both. The
use of other materials aside from the recycled and indigenous are open so long as the
couture piece can be reused after the event.
4. The use of tear-aways or reveals are allowed so long as the piece to be removed can still
be reworn or reused.
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5. Backdress and mechanisms are ALLOWED. The backdress’ dimensions MUST NOT
exceed 2.50 meters in height, measuring from the floor up to the highest point of the
backdress, and 2.00 meters in width. The use of head dresses are also allowed but
should also follow the given dimensions.
6. The use of makeup or face paint is allowed to showcase the creativity of the piece yet
altering the face using makeup or face paint to become feminine or have feminine
features is NOT ALLOWED.
7. The couture will only be created inside the campus. The department has to inform the
Supreme Student Council of the room where the couture will be created.
8. The President of the Supreme Student Council and the Head of Logistics shall conduct
random visits in their respective working areas.
9. Only students are allowed to design and create the couture. Hiring outside designers or
ateliers to create the couture piece shall be STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
10. The couture must be carried by the representatives all throughout the showcase
without any assistance.
11. A two-minute description of the couture shall be submitted to the organizers three (3)
days before the actual event.

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Criteria

Use of materials, craftsmanship and creativity 40%

Quality, durability and reusability of the couture piece 30%

Visual impact, representation of spirit animal and Over-all 30%


design

Total 100%

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TOTEM COLUMNS
MECHANICS:
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1. Each team must submit one (1) TOTEM (not effigy/statue) that will depict the team's
identity.
2. The materials to be used MUST be recycled, indigenous or a combination of both. The
use of other materials aside from the recycled and indigenous are open so long as the
Totem can be reused after the event.
3. The height of the totem must be two and a half (2.5) meters. The cross section of the
Totem/Column must be limited to 0.50 by 0.50 meters ONLY.
4. The Totem/Column can have accessories as long as it is still within the given
dimensions.
5. The Totem is allowed to have mechanical functions upon the team's discretion.
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CRITERIA:

Creativity and Detailedness 40%

Depiction of Team’s Identity 30%

Stability and Reusability 30%

TOTAL 100%

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PHOTO STORY

MECHANICS:

1. Each department must have a maximum of five (5) entries with one (1) member who is a
bonafide member of his/her department.
2. The entries must convey the theme without the use of captions.
3. The photo must be a RAW image. Photo-manipulation (colorizing, toning, collage, photo
composites, HDR, etc.) and/or editing are NOT ALLOWED.
4. Photos submitted must be in JPG or PNG format with at least 300 dpi.
5. The memory card to be used must be EMPTY before the start of the event.
6. Participants are expected at the Learning Hall (Beside Friendship Park) at 7:30 a.m.
for the giving of the theme and checking of the memory cards which must be used
during the contest proper.

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7. Each participant shall be accompanied by an SSC officer or SSC volunteer during the
entire duration of the photo capturing.
8. Participants are NOT ALLOWED to have any assistance from non-participants and
co-participants during the contest proper.
9. Participants are allowed to bring any photography equipment before the start of the
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event such as tripod, camera straps, light kit etc. Handing off materials or equipment to
the participants during the event is NOT ALLOWED.
10. The photos must be taken within the premises of the University Main Campus ONLY.
11. The photo capturing must be accomplished within two (2) hours only (8:00 to 10:00
am).
12. Photos must be submitted to the SSC Office on the same day at 10:15 AM for the
softcopies.
13. ONLY DSLRs must be used for the contest.
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CRITERIA:

Overall Content 30%

Creativity and Technique 30%

Photographic Quality 30%

Impact and Appeal 10%

TOTAL 100%
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COMIC STRIP
MECHANICS:
1. Each team must have one (1) representative who is a bonafide member of his/her
department.
2. The content must be in accordance with the theme to be given at the start of the
contest.
3. The medium must be Filipino.
4. The Organizing Committee shall provide a 1/8 illustration board where the piece will be
made.
5. The strip must consist of four (4) panels.
6. The piece must be accomplished within three (3) hours only.
7. Only BLACK INK is allowed. The use of pencils is allowed for drafting.
8. Any form of gadget is NOT ALLOWED during the contest proper.

CRITERIA:

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Overall Content 40%
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Creativity and Originality 30%

Style 20%

Clarity and Neatness 10%


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TOTAL 100%

SHORT FILM
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MECHANICS:
1. The short film must revolve around the given theme.
2. Each entry must be limited to five to seven (5 – 7) minutes.
3. There is no limit as to the number of actors and actresses as long as they are bonafide
students or faculty members of this University and their respective Departments.
4. The use of extras is open. However, participation of children below 9 years old and
indigenous people in the film is NOT ALLOWED.
5. The entry is open to English, Filipino or a combination of both. Dialects may only be
used in part and not for the entire film.
6. Filipino subtitles must be provided.
7. The setting MUST be within Tuguegarao City only.
8. All footage MUST be originally shot by the participant/s.
9. The devices and video editing software that shall be used for the shooting are open.
10. The film must be at least 1080p (1280x1080), 25fps frame rate.
11. Stunts are NOT ALLOWED.
12. The film must be saved in .mp4 and .mov format ONLY.
13. One (1) digital poster about the film entry must be made and submitted together with
the film.
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1. The digital poster must be in JPG or PNG format.
2. Poster design must fit a 12”x18” portrait format with at least 300 dpi.
14. The film must be submitted on February 11, 2023 until 4:00 pm ONLY.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING IN BEST FILM OF THE YEAR ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Story and Concept 25%

Editing and Cinematography 25%

Creativity and Originality 20%

Characterization 20%

Overall Impact 10%

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Total 100%
SPECIAL AWARDS. Highest score in Story and Concept shall win Best Story, Highest
score in Editing and Cinematography shall win Best in Cinematography, Team with the
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Highest Total Score shall win Best Director. Best Actor/Actress shall be identified by the
judges.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING IN BEST POSTER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Creativity 40%

Content 30%
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Originality 30%

Total 100%
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CHALK ART COMPETITION

MECHANICS:
1. Each team must have one (1) entry with two (2) to four (4) members.
2. The piece must be based on the teams’ respective advocacy.
3. A box of sidewalk chalk shall be provided by the organizers.
4. Participants are allowed to bring their own sidewalk chalks, brushes, water, and any
other materials or tools they need.
5. Each team shall be provided with a 4 feet by 8 feet (standard size), matte black board as
their canvas.
6. The event will be conducted on February 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. Breaks in
between shall be left to the discretion of the participating teams.

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CRITERIA:

Relevance 40%

Composition 30%

Creativity and Technique 30%

TOTAL 100%

MURAL PAINTING
MECHANICS:

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1. Each team must have one (1) entry with five (5) members who are bonafide members of
his/her department.
2. This event is a painting event with a wall as a canvas.
3. The event will be conducted on February 9-10, 2023 at 8:00 AM-6:00 PM and 9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM respectively. Breaks in between shall be left to the discretion of the
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participating teams.
4. The painting must be based on the theme of the 58th​ Founding Anniversary.
5. The use of colors are open and is upon the discretion of the participants. Having the
departments’ color as a dominant color for the mural is encouraged but NOT
REQUIRED.
6. Paints (only black, white, red, blue, yellow) shall be provided by the organizers.
7. The materials (e.g. paintbrush, straight-edge, adhesive tape, etc.) must be provided by
the teams.
CRITERIA:
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Relevance 40%
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Visual Impact and Design 30%

Creativity and Technique 30%

TOTAL 100%

IX. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SPORTS EVENTS


1. The final list of athletes, and coaches, including the reserved and/or buffer players for
events and assistant coaches, SHALL be submitted to the SSC-Sports Coordinator.
2. Buffer players for the events (Chess, Scrabble, Word Factory, Game of the Generals,
Badminton & Table Tennis) SHALL NOT be allowed to play in a rotational method.
Reserved players shall ONLY be allowed to play whenever the actual players are injured
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3. Rules on uniform: Departments are NOT mandated to use complete uniforms. They can
wear either an upper OR lower uniform only EXCEPT for basketball and volleyball events
which are required to wear an upper uniform or jersey. Other sports events are NOT
NECESSARILY required to have an official uniform but must wear departmental shirts
or shirts with the color of their department.
4. Players SHALL present their identification cards to the chief umpire for the major events
and game-in-charge for minor events five (5) minutes before the start of their respective
games.
5. First, second, and last calls shall be announced 15, 10, and 5 minutes respectively,
before the game starts. Failure of the team to appear within the set time shall mean
a declaration of the winner by default for the current team. In case both teams fail to
appear, the game shall be nullified. Zero points shall be given to both teams. The official
clock posted by the SSC
(located at the outdoor stage) shall be the basis of the official time.
6. Scheduling of events shall follow the Rule of Succession.
7. The generally accepted rules of the games shall be applied as determined by the
respective umpire/s or game official/s-in-charge.
8. Pairing is determined by drawing lots.
9. Any technical matter not mentioned in the guidelines shall be decided by the SSC Sports
Committee, composed of the university Sports Management and Development Director as
the chair and the SSC Sports Coordinators as the members in coordination with the
overall chairman of the umpires.

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10. All players are REQUIRED to take the Oath of Amateurism with integrity, respect, and
sincerity. The SSC Volunteers or Sports Coordinators MUST check the attendance of the
athletes; points will be given according to the general guidelines.
11. Umpires’ decisions on technical matters are final and irrevocable.
12. Specific guidelines, rules, and requirements of sports events shall be followed by all
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participants (athletes, advisers, and coaches).
A. GENERAL GROUND RULES
RULE 1. ELIGIBILITY OF ATHLETES
1. A list of athletes per sports discipline and division shall be submitted to the SSC
Sports Coordinators on or before January 23, 2022.
RULE 2. TEAM COMPOSITION PER SPORTS DISCIPLINE WITH COACHES
1. Each Department/ School shall register only one team per division.
2. Composition Format:
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Sports Event Division No. of Athletes No. of Coaches


Board Games
Chess Men 1 1
Women 1
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Game of the Men 1 1


Generals
Women 1
Scrabble Men 1 1
Women 1
Individual/ Dual
Sports
Badminton Men 1 1
Women 1
Mixed 2 (Men and Women)
Darts Competition Men 1 1
Women 1
Table Tennis Men 1
Women 1 1
Mixed 2 (Men and Women)
Word Factory Men 1 1
Women 1
Team Sports
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Basketball Men 15 1
3x3 Basketball Men 4
Volleyball Men 15 1
Women 15 1
Sepak Takraw Men 9 1
Softball Mixed 15 1
Athletics
Shot-put Men 1 1
Women 1
Discuss Throw Men 1 1
Women 1
Dancesport
Latin Pair 2 1
Standard 2 1

RULE 3.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1. Teams will play in a Single Round Robin format.
2. The first and second seeds will play in the championship round.
3. The winners of Chess shall be decided through the number of games won after the

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round robin, and the athletic events shall be composed of one (1) round, finals.
4. In case of a tie-breaker, a win over the other rule will be followed.
B TOURNAMENT GROUND RULES PER SPORTS DISCIPLINE
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BOARD GAMES

SP 1 CHESS
a. Rules of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) shall be applied in the
tournament. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the
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rules provided, the decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. There shall be six (6) players in every match.
c. Single round-robin tournament shall be followed.
d. Scoring shall be based on the scoring system in the Chess Olympiad, whereas a
winning team will be awarded 2 points, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a
loss.
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e. The team with the highest accumulated points after the round-robin tournament
shall be declared a champion.
f. Each player shall be given 45 minutes to finish the game with a checkmate or
stalemate. Failure to end the game at the given time will be considered a loss.
g. A player can offer a draw before his clock runs out. Once the other player agrees,
then the match will be considered a draw; if not, then the game will continue till
the end.
h. Always remember to press your clock after you have moved.
i. Don't forget to check whether your opponent has lost on time. It is the
responsibility of the player to point out that his opponent has lost on time.
j. Press the clock with the same hand with which you have moved the piece. It is
against the rules to keep a finger on the button or to hover over it.
k. You must not pick up the clock or punch it forcibly. This can lead to you
forfeiting the game.
l. Make sure you know what the time limit is before you start to play.
m. Should a tie occur, the FIDE prescriptions for breaking ties shall apply.

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SP 2 GAME OF THE GENERALS
a. The GGF rules shall be adopted. However, if there are matters arising from the
game not within the rules provided, the decision shall rest with the technical
committee.
b. Each player shall be given five minutes to arrange his pieces commencing from
the time when both players are present.
c. Arbiter shall place a cover (1/8 illustration board) on the middle of the board
while the players are arranging the pieces to avoid predicting each other’s pieces.
d. A player is deemed to have a complete move upon his/her release of his/her
playing piece on an adjoining square on the board.
e. Exposure of one’s own piece/s either intentionally or unintentionally causes the
player to lose his next move.
f. Exposure of piece/s caused by nature (e.g. wind, falling objects, etc.) shall mean
automatic replay of a game.
g. As a general rule, the arbiter’s decision is final and carries a heavier weight.
Protests regarding an arbiter’s mistake must be brought immediately to the
attention of the tournament director (SSC SPORTS COORDINATOR).
Confirmations of the arbiter’s mistake shall mean automatically replay of the
game.
h. Each match (including championship) will be best of 3 games. A player who wins
2 out of 3 games shall be declared as match winner.

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SP 3 SCRABBLE
a. The rules on the rule book found inside the scrabble set shall be adopted.
However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the rules provided,
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decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. Collins Scrabble Words (7th Edition) shall be the official dictionary for each
match.
c. Only the technical committee holds the official dictionary. Any challenge on
played word/s must be presented to technical committee for checking.
d. Each match will be played between 2 players only
e. Each match will be best of 1 round. A player with the highest score will be
declared as match winner.

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SP 4 BADMINTON
a. Rules of the games of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) shall be applied
in the tournament. However, if there are matters arising from the game not
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within the rules provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. All matches in the tournament shall use Corbillon cup system with two-of-three
basis as follows:
i. Two players to play two singles; ii. Two players to play doubles; iii. Players
of the singles shall not be allowed to play in the doubles game; likewise, the
players of the doubles shall not be allowed to play in the singles games.

SP 5 DARTS COMPETITION
a. Each side starts with 501 points. The method of scoring to subtract each score
from the remaining total.
b. Tournament games are usually started straight, but as an alternative, can be
played by starting with any double.
c. The first to reduce his score exactly to zero is the winner.
d. For the purposes of Rules C and D, ‘Bullseye’ counts as double 25.
e. If a greater score is thrown that is required to reduce the remaining score exactly
to zero, then none of the three darts count for that throw and the score remains
as it was before the throw was taken.
f. Each game is called a ‘leg’. 3 legs make a match and the ultimate player is the
player who first wins 2 legs. This can be varied.
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g. Championship match shall be best of 5 legs where player who wins 3 legs will be
declared as the champion.

SP 6 TABLE TENNIS
a. Rules of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) shall be applied in
the tournament. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within
the rules provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. An athlete must use a table tennis racket with a red face on one side and a
black/green face on the other side.
c. All matches in the tournament shall use Corbillon cup system with two-of-three
basis as follows:
i. Two players to play two singles;
ii. Two players to play doubles;
iii. Players of the singles shall not be allowed to play in the doubles game;
likewise, the players of the doubles shall not be allowed to play in the
singles games.

SP 7 WORD FACTORY

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a. The rules on the rule book found inside the word factory set shall be adopted.
However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the rules provided,
decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. These are the special rules which were modified from the rule book of this
tournament:
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● Minimum number of letters per word is 4 instead of 3.
● Merriam Webster will be the official dictionary instead of any
dictionary. ● Writing an invalid word shall NOT be penalized.
c. Each match will be played between 2 players only.
d. Championship shall be best of 7 rounds where a player who wins 4 out of 7
rounds shall be declared as match winner.

TEAM SPORTS
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SP8 BASKETBALL
a. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules and regulations shall be
applied. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the rules
provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
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b. Only one (1) official coach and an assistant coach are allowed.
c. The coach must be an instructor of his/her represented Department/ School.
d. There shall only be a maximum of 12 players to play in a certain game.

SP 9 3x3 BASKETBALL
a. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules and regulations shall be
applied. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the rules
provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. Only one (1) official coach and an assistant coach are allowed.
c. The coach must be an instructor of his/her represented Department/ School.

SP 10 VOLLEYBALL
a. The International Volleyball Federation (FIBV) rules and regulations shall be
applied. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the rules
provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
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b. Only one (1) official coach and an assistant coach are allowed.
c. The coach must be an instructor of his/her represented Department/ School.

SP 11 SEPAK TAKRAW
a. The International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) rules and regulations shall
be applied. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the
rules provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. Only one (1) official coach and an assistant coach are allowed.
c. The coach must be an instructor of his represented Department.
d. Each team shall be composed of two or three Regus.
e. In case of decision match, the best regu will play.

SP 12 SOFTBALL
a. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) rules and regulations shall
be applied. However, if there are matters arising from the game not within the
rules provided, decision shall rest with the technical committee.
b. Only one (1) official coach and an assistant coach are allowed.
c. The coach must be an instructor of his/her represented Department/ School.

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DANCE SPORTS
LATIN AND STANDARD CATEGORY
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MECHANICS:
1. There shall be two (2) pairs for the Latin Category and two (2) pairs for the Standard
Category.
2. The two pairs per category should register as one team.
3. The routine of the couples shall be open to any of the categories to be performed. The
couple may use step(s) with lifting or exhibition mood as long as the safety of the
performers shall be taken into consideration.
4. In all rounds of the competition, the music shall be in a minimum of one minute to a
maximum of one minute and thirty seconds.
The tempo for each dance shall be:
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CATEGORY:
a. Jive - 90 BARS
b. Rumba - 90 BARS
c. Cha-cha-cha - 90 BARS
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STANDARD CATEGORY:
d. Tango - 90 BARS
e. Quick Step - 90 BARS.
f. Slow Waltz - 90 BARS

5. Music will be provided by the organizers and SHALL be played only during the
competition.
6. Attire SHALL NOT be revealing. Cycling shorts SHALL be worn by the ladies for Latin.
7. Attire should conform to the Dance sports rule for Standard.
8. Using of any adhesive materials (masking/scotch tape and the like) to secure the shoes
of the dancer is strictly NOT allowed.
NOTE:
1. All participants shall be in the venue 1 (one) hour before the competition for registration
and the giving of number(s) to be pinned at the back of the male performer.
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2. The assigning of hits shall be at the discretion of the organizer.

C GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR E-SPORTS


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1. The tournament is open to all combinations of male and female teams.
2. In this tournament there are 6 teams and will be divided into two pools.
3. A player can only join one team and must be currently enrolled in the school year 2022
- 2023.
4. A team must consist of the following members:
1. 5 main players (required)
2. 1-2 reserved players (optional)
3. 1 coach/player-coach (optional)
5. Once the player is nominated or registered, players cannot be replaced throughout the
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6. The tournament is an Online Tournament. Players will be advised of the schedule and
timing of matches through group chat.
7. All players are expected to conduct themselves and compete with the spirit of
sportsmanship, maintaining a friendly and polite demeanor in activities involving other
participants. If one player is caught trash-talking during the said games, a maximum of two
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warnings would be given. After the second warning, this would automatically disqualify the
whole team.
8. The organizer has the right to apply penalties, disqualify and dismiss any registered
player from the tournament, at their discretion, at any stage of the tournament.
9. Cheating doesn’t need to be successful to qualify as a violation.
10. Examples of cheating include:
1. Account Sharing
2. Piloting
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3. Ghosting

A. GENERAL GROUND RULES


RULE 1. ELIGIBILITY OF ATHLETES
1. A list of players per game and division shall be submitted to the SSC Sports
Coordinators on or before January 23, 2023.
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RULE 2. TEAM COMPOSITION PER GAME


1. Each Department/ School shall register only one team per division.
2. Composition Format:

SPORTS EVENT DIVISION NO. OF PLAYERS


CALL OF DUTY Mixed 7
MOBILE LEGENDS Mixed 7
Sports Event Division No. of Athletes No. of Coaches
E-Sports
Call of Duty Mixed 7 1
Mobile Legends Mixed 7 1

RULE 3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT


1. The Qualifying Stage is Single Round Robin with 1st and 2nd Pool. 1st and 2nd place will
advance to the Semis.
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2. Semi-finals will be Best-of-3 games
3. The finals will be Best-of-5 games.
B. TOURNAMENT GROUND RULES PER GAME
SP 1 CALL OF DUTY MOBILE
1. The game mode will be Search and Destroy, Hard Point, and Domination. (Map
Selection)
2. Each team will consist of 5 main players and 2 buffer players.
3. The game mode will consist of 3 rounds
4. For Registration, each player is required to place their IGN (In-Game Name) next to their
names.
SP 2 MOBILE LEGENDS
1. The game will consist of 6 teams with 5 members each, and 2 buffer players.
2. The first one to destroy the enemy base wins.
3. No trash-talking is allowed before, during, or after the game.
4. For Registration, each player should include their IGN next to their names.
SP 3 VALORANT
1. The game will consist of 6 teams with 5 members each and 2 buffer players.
2. The game mode consists of 26 rounds; the first team to reach 13 wins would be the
winner.
3. No trash-talking is allowed before, during, and after the game.
4. For Registration, each player should include their IGN next to their names.

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A. FOR SPORTS:
1. Any protest for general issues must be done in writing and addressed to the Guidelines
Monitoring Team (GMT) by a player to be attested either by an adviser, governor, or
sports coordinator concerned;
2. Any protest for technical issues can be raised by a coach, sports coordinator, or adviser
directly to the sports coordinator or a volunteer stationed in the event area.
3. Protest shall only be accepted within 30 minutes after the game, otherwise, the GMT and
the Sports Committee automatically void the protest. If the game subject of protest
affects the next game, the protest shall be done immediately or before the start of the
next scheduled game, otherwise, the protest is automatically void when the next game
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already started;
4. The protested team shall play as scheduled. If any violation is established, the match
played by that team shall be declared forfeited in favor of the opposing team. For
individual events, the points and awards shall be forfeited;
5. The GMT shall sit en banc upon receipt of the protest and shall decide by at least a
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majority decision among its members; and


6. The GMT’s decision shall always be final, executory, irrevocable, and effective
immediately upon notification to the team concerned.

III. SCORING SYSTEM


The following POINTS shall be given to each rank:
RANK POINTS
1st 15 POINTS
2nd 12 POINTS
3rd 10 POINTS
4th 8 POINTS
5th 6 POINTS
6th 4 POINTS
Default 0 POINT

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