THE OFFICIAL

GUIDELINES FOR THE

COEA COLLEGE DAYS
cum RECOGNITION RITES
(SOCIO-CULTURAL AND
SPORTS)

Compiled: October 8, 2023

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 CSU Carig Anniversary cum Intramurals 2023 General
House Rules and Regulations/Guidelines

Venue: Cagayan State University, Carig Campus

Date: October 11-12, 2023

General House Rules and regulations/ Guidelines

1. Each contest category shall be open to all Bona fide students of CSU Carig College of
Engineering and Architecture who are representatives of the 4 Clusters and shall
become the official contestants of per Cluster.

2. Delegations are required to adhere to the guidelines and rules of the contest as provided.

3. Every contest category is presented with guidelines, contest rules and regulation, criteria
for judging and contest proceedings. The contest Headmaster shall meet all coaches,
trainers and judges prior to the contest for a Solidarity Meeting.

4. Contestants shall be kept in their assigned post and are not allowed in the contest venue.

5. Each contest category will have each own programming and shall be directed by the
Contest Headmaster or Faculty in-charge.

6. All competitions will use the Ranking System in computing the scores of the
contestants.

7. Winners shall be declared/ announced immediately in the contest venue. All

participants will receive certificates of participation.

8. General championship shall be awarded for the over-all winners in all

categories declared as follows:

Grand Champion – Trophy & Certificate

First Runner-Up – Trophy & Certificate
Second Runner-Up – Trophy & Certificate

8.1 To determine the ranking of a contingent, modified medal count shall be used. A team
who gains the greatest number of gold medals shall be declared as the champion. In case of
a tie, most silver medals won will be declared higher in rank.

8.2 The following modified medal count shall be used in the tournament. For team sports/
events medal count shall be based on CORE players. E.g., Basaketball – 5 medals; table
tennis doubles -2 medals, etc. For Individual events, 1 count per event shall be the mode.

9. The awarding ceremony for the General Championship shall be announced and
declared during the Closing Ceremonies.

10. All manuscripts, winning pieces, materials, and other proceedings shall be
collected and filed to the Organizers for reference.

11. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.

12. All delegates shall make a master list of names of participants.

13. Violation of any of the rules and regulations shall be subjected to

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 disqualification in the contest.

14. No protest or complaint shall be entertained as judgment is made with finality. Only
queries and suggestions should be entertained for future competitions.

15. All communications and contest requirements shall be coursed through the Organizers,
copies of which shall be immediately furnished to the Organizers for appropriate action.
The Organizers shall act as secretariat and shall be the official office tasked to transmit
communications and documents to avoid miscommunications and inattention to
transactions and other business.

16. Eligibility/Qualification of Performers

16.1. Must be a bona fide college student of the school he/she is representing, Filipino
citizen and officially enrolled in the first semester of the current academic year.

16.2. Must carry a minimum academic load of twelve (12) units in the first
semester or term of the current school year.

17. NSTP (ROTC, CWTS, LTS) - is not considered academic subjects.

18. Residency – a transferee shall be allowed to play or perform after having established one
(1) year residency prior to the current school year. A freshman college student need not
establish one-year residency.

19. Returnee – the residency rule does not apply to a returning student. A returning student is
one who re-enrolled after a leave and did not enroll in other institutions in that semester
or year of leave. Provided he has satisfied all other eligibility requirements.

CONTENTS:

1. List of Socio-Cultural Events and Number of Participants per Event

2. Guidelines for Socio-Cultural Events including Literary Events

3. List of Sport Events including E-sports

4. Guidelines for E-sports Events

5. Guidelines for Dance Sports

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 List of Socio-Cultural Events and Number of Participants per Event

EVENTS PERFORMERS/PARTICIP ANTS

LITERARY EVENTS
Extemporaneous Speaking 1
Dagliag Talumpati 1
Story telling 1
Pagkukuwento 1
Essay Writing 1
Pagsulat ng Sanaysay 1
Quiz bowl 3-4 (2 Teams per cluster)
VISUAL ARTS
Pencil Drawing 1
On-the-spot Painting 1
Charcoal Rendering 1
MUSIC
Jingle Contest 10-15
Instrumental Solo (Piano) 1
Vocal Solo (Kundiman) 1
Vocal Duet 2
Pop Solo 1
Live Band (Reggae) 4-7
DANCE
Folk Dance 5-10 pairs
Contemporary Dance 5-10
Pinoy Hip-hop 5-10
PERFORMING CATEGORY
Radio Drama 5-7
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Mr. and Ms. CSU Carig 2 pairs
Binibini Gandang Beki Open

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 EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1. There must be one (1) entry per cluster.
2. The topic shall be given on the spot by the Faculty in-charge.
3. The contestants shall be given 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to deliver.
4. The style of the delivery shall be conversational, oratorical or a combination of both.
5. The contestant should not wear his/her school uniform, they should instead wear formal
clothes.
6. Use of sound effects, microphones and props are not allowed.
7. The judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging for Extemporaneous Speaking:
Criteria Percentage
Content and Clear Organization 35
Delivery 35
Pronunciation, Enunciation, and Diction 20
Stage Presence 10
(Eye Contact, Poise, and Personality)
Total 100

DAGLIANG TALUMPATI
1. Dapat may isang (1) kalahok sa bawat klaster.
2. Ang paksa ng talumpati ay ibibigay ng Lupon ng Inampalan sa paligsahan mismo.
3. Ang kalahok ay bibigyan lamang 5 minutong paghahanda at 5 minutong paglalahad. Isang puntos
ang ibabawas sa bawat isang minutong kulang at sobra sa paglalahad.
4. Ang paglalahad ay maaaring sa paraan ng pakikipagusap (conversational) o patalumpati
(oratorical) o maaaring pinagsamang pakikipagu-usap at patalumpati.
5. Hindi maaring gumamit ng sound effects, mikropono, background o props.
6. Ipinagbabawal sa mga kalahok ang pagsusuot ng uniporme ng kolehiyo.
7. Ang hatol ng inampalan ay pinal at hindi na maaring baguhin.

Pamantayan ng Paghatol para sa Dagliang Talumpati:

Criteria Percentage
Nilalaman 35
(Kaugnayan sa Paksa, Kabuuan at Kaayusan ng Diwa at Kalinawan)
Paglalahad 35
(Tinig, Pagbigkas, at Akmang Gamit ng mga Salita)
Tikas o Personalidad 30
(Tindig, Kilos o gawang, at Tuwirang Pakikipag-Ugnayan)
Total 100

STORY TELLING
1. There will be three (3) official contest pieces to be selected from Philippine Literature that will be
provided by the organizers.
2. All three (3) story pieces must be read and studied by the contestants within the preparation period.
3. A story piece among all the three (3) stories will be drawn by the contestants five minutes after the
ongoing speaker has started his/her delivery. Drawing of the story pieces will be conducted inside the
holding room which only the participants are allowed to stay.
4. The delivery must be done by a recounting of the original story piece. A minimum of 7 minutes and a
maximum of 10 minutes of delivery time is given to each contestant.
5. One (1) point shall be deducted from the contestant’s total score for every 30 seconds of under time and
over time of his/her delivery.
6. Movement is confined to either sitting or standing throughout the delivery. Low-level movements are not
allowed – one point shall be deducted for every movement violation.
7. Appropriate attire with moral and ethical standards is required.
8. No sound effects, background, or props are allowed to support the story.
9. Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.

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Criteria for Judging for Story Telling:

Criteria Percentage
Language Skill 30
(Pronunciation and Phrasing)
Voice Variation and Projection 30
Skills in Eliciting Emotions and Expressions of the Character Played 30
Overall Impact 10
Total 100

PAGKUKWENTO

1. Ang bawat kluster ay dapat may isa lamang na kalahok

2. Ang bawat kalahok ay may tatlong piyesa o kwento na pagpipilian. Bubunutin ng bawat kalahok
ang piyesa sa mismong lugar ng kompetisyon.
3. Ang pagkukwento ay magaganap sa loob lamang ng 5 minuto lamang. Babawasan ng isang
(1) puntos sa kabuuang marka sa bawat 30 na segundo na lampas o kulang sa 5 minutong
pagkukwento.
4. Walang anumang epektong teknikal na gagamitin tulad ng mikropono, musika, o tunog.
5. Nasa direksyon ng tagapagkwento kung siya'y uupo o tatayo. (Iwasan ang sobrang galaw o kilos)
sa bawat bayolasyon sa pagkilos ay kakaltasan ng isang puntos; limang hakbang patalikod, paharap o
pagilid ang maaaring hakbang ng nagkukuwento.
6. Ang kasuotan ay dapat angkop sa piyesa at naayon sa pamantayang moral at etikal.
7. Ang paggamit ng props ay ipinagbabawal sa pagkukwento katulad ng mga larawan o anumang
sining biswal.
8. Iwasan ang salitang bulgar na hindi akma sa pormal na bigkas.
9. Pinal at hindi na maaring mabago ang hatol ng lupon ng inampalan.

Pamantayan ng Paghatol para sa Pagkukuwento:

Criteria Percentage
Kakayahan sa Pagbigkas 30
Kakayahan sa Pagbabago ng Boses 30
Tikas o Personalidad 30
(Tindig Kilos o Gawang Tuwirang Pakikipag-Ugnayan)
Kakayahan sa Panghihikayat sa Kawilihan ng Nakikinig 10
Total 100

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 ESSAY WRITING

1. There must be one (1) entry per cluster.

2. The Faculty in-charge/Board of judges will provide the topics of the essay at the venue of the competition.
3. The essay shall be written in English with not less than 600 words but not more than 800 words.
Corresponding deduction of points will be given to entries that did not reach the minimum number or
went over the maximum number of words.
4. The contestants shall only be given two (2) hours to develop their essay composition.
5. The contestants shall be provided with writing paper, a pen and their corresponding number to be
attached to their paper for submission.
6. The same number will be written on another piece of paper together with their real name and the
college where they come from. This will be used for verification of the winners and their submitted
work later.
7. No books, materials, dictionaries, cellphones, and the like shall be carried by the contestant inside
the contest venue.
8. Unauthorized persons shall not be allowed inside the contest venue except the contestants and the
proctors.
9. The result of the contest will be posted on the tally board immediately after the judges have finished
rating them.
10. The judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging for Essay Writing:

Criteria Percentage
Content 50
(Relevance to the theme, Appropriateness of the language, Comprehensiveness, and Clarity of
Thought)
Organization 30
(Unity, Coherence, and Style)
Mechanics 20
(Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, Grammar and Format)
Total 100

PAGSULAT NG SANAYSAY

1. Dapat may isang (1) kalahok sa bawat klaster.

2. Ang lupon ng inampalan ang inatasan na magbibigay ng paksa ng kompetisyon.
3. Ang dami ng salita ay hindi hihigit sa 1,500 at hindi naman kukulangin sa 1,000. May karampatang
bawas ng 5 puntos
4. Ang kalahok ay bibigyan lamang ng dalawang (2) oras sa pagbuo ng diwa o komposisyon.
5. Ang mga kalahok ay mabibigyan ng papel at panulat na may kalakip na bilang at pirmado ng komite
ng paligsahan, ngunit ito ay ibabalik matapos ang pagsusulat.
6. Ang pagdadala ng anumang aklat, talatinigan, cellphone at iba pang bagay na maaring pagkunan ng
ideya sa loob ng pagdarausan ng timpalak ay hindi pinahihintulutan o pahihinulutan.
7. Ang mga taong walang kaugnayan sa paligsahan ay hindi pahihintulutang pumasok sa bulwagan o
silid ng pagdarausan ng paligsahan. Ang mga miyembro ng komite at mga kalahok lamang ang may
karapatang pumasok.
8. Ang resulta ng paligsahan ay ilalagay sa “tally board” pagkatapos mapilian ng Lupon ng Inampalan.
9. Ang hatol ng Lupon ng Inampalan ay pinal at hindi maaring mabago.

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 Pamantayan ng Paghatol para sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay:

Criteria Percentage
Nilalaman 50
(Diwa ay nahihinggil sa paksa na ibibigay ng Lupon ng Inampalan, Kaangkupan ng salita, at
Kalinawan)
Organisasyon 30
(Pagkakaugnay at Pangwakas na Pahayag)
Mekaniks 20
(Alituntuning panggramatika, Gamit ng Wastong Gramatika, Gamit ng Wastong Baybay)

Total 100

QUIZ BOWL
(Philippine Government, History, Geography and Culture)
1. Questions shall be prepared solely by the Quiz Master.
2. Each cluster is entitled to three contestants composing a team, who are bona fide students of the
cluster. One official alternate will be allowed.
3. Contestants will answer the same set of questions in writing. Before a question is read, the
contestant must raise their right hand. Each team will be provided with an illustration board, chalk
and eraser.
4. The question will only be read twice by the Quizmaster. After the second reading, the
Quizmaster shall say “go” – only then will the team be allowed to write the answer.
Automatically, the ten-second time limit will begin with the word “go” by the Quizmaster. If a
question requires enumeration, the time limit will be extended to five (5) more seconds.
5. After the time limit, a buzzer will sound; the team must stop writing and raise their right hand,
failure to do so will result in a penalty of one (1) point.
6. The proctors will go around and check the answers of the teams. There will be eight (8) proctors
– one proctor for each team will be provided to ensure correctness of the answer.
7. The contest has two (2) rounds, Level I and Level II. In Level I, twenty (20) questions will be asked.
Each question is worth one (1) point. After asking twenty (20) questions, the Quizmaster announces
the top four (4) teams that will advance to Level II. If there is a tie for fourth (4th) place, both will
advance to the next level.
8. Twenty (20) questions will be asked in the second (2nd) round, by this time, two (2) points
will be assigned for each correct answer.
9. After the twentieth (20th) question of Level 2, the three (3) teams getting the highest scores in Level
II shall be declared champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up. Since there are only three (3)
places, should there be a tie, extra questions will be asked by the Quizmaster in order to break the
tie.
10. The duly registered teacher or coach of the team shall only be the person authorized to make a
protest. All protest should be referred to the Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges immediately
before the Quizmaster reads the next question.

ON THE SPOT PAINTING

1. There must be one (1) entry per cluster.
2. The subject will be decided by the Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges.
3. The contestant must bring his/her own painting brushes, easel, mixing plate/palette and rugs. Any
kind of brush will be allowed.
4. The contestant will use water-based paint. Only the three primary colors (red, blue, and
yellow) and two neutral colors (black and white) shall be allowed.
5. Mixing of colors is allowed.
6. The contestants will use the 17” x 20” canvass which will be provided by the organizers.
7. Duration time is within four (4) hours and will no longer be extendable once the competition has
officially started.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestants is allowed to appear in the entry.
9. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest area.

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 10. The Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging for On-the-Spot Painting:

Criteria Percentage
Concept (Objective or Intent, Knowledge of Subject Matter, and Similarity or Likeness) 30
Techniques (Mastery of Specific Skills and Utilization of Media) 30
Composition (Organization of Visual Space) 30
Overall Impact 10
Total 100

PENCIL DRAWING
Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:
1. There must be one (1) entry per cluster.
2. Materials must be provided by the contestant.
3. The contestants must use Steadler/Rotring pencil from 2H/3H, B/2B and/or 5B/6B.
4. Charcoal pencil, art gunner or equivalent, brush, cotton, tissue paper, sandpaper, pantograph, and air
brush are not allowed.
5. The organizers will provide the illustration board with sizes 15” x 20”.
6. The Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges will decide for the subject.
7. The contest duration will only run for a period of four (4) hours and shall no longer be
extendable once the contest has begun.
8. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
9. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry.
10. Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging for Pencil Drawing:

Criteria Percentage
Composition (Scale) 20
Tone Building (Value) 20
Workmanship (Quality) 20
Similarity (Likeness) 30
Overall Impact 10
Total 100

CHARCOAL RENDERING
1. There shall only be one (1) entry per cluster.
2. Materials will be provided by the contestant.
3. The contestants must use pencil from 2B to 8B. Charcoal pencil, art gunner or equipment, brush,
cotton, tissue paper, sandpaper, pantograph, and air brush are not allowed.
4. The contestants must use the illustration board with the size 15” x 20”.
5. The subject of the contest will be given by the Board of Judges.
6. The contest duration is for a period of three (3) hours.
7. Only the contestants are allowed in the contest venue.
8. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry.
9. Faculty in-charge/Board of Judges’ decision is final.

Criteria Percentage
Proportion (Scale) 20
Tone Building (Value) 20
Workmanship (Quality) 20
Similarity (Likeness) 30
Overall Impact 10
Total 100

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 JINGLE MAKING CONTEST
1. There shall be one (1) entry per cluster.
2. Entries can either be done by individuals or group with a minimum of ten (10) members and a
maximum of fifteen (15).
3. For group entries, the participants will video their performance, and package it as one single video
to make it appear as a group performance.
4. The video should be in mp4/MPEG/MOV/AVI format.
5. Contestants should be in their decent clothes.
6. The use of vulgar, indecent, and malicious words of actions in the video or the musical
content is strictly prohibited.
7. The jingle must be in Filipino or English or combination “Taglish”.
8. The jingle must be an original composition made by the contestants and maybe through the
guidance of a music teacher/coach and must not have been used as an entry in any song
competitions.
9. The content must be relevant to the theme, “Marauding Waves of Glory: COEA’s clash of wits
and prowess” must be lively, appealing, creative and must highlight the different achievements
of the College.
10. The time duration for the jingle must be 2 to 3 minutes ONLY.
11. Any musical instrument can be used as an accompaniment at the composer’s discretion.
Criteria for Judging:
Criteria Percentage
Composition 30
(Catchy Melody, Lively Music, Rhythm, and Recall)
Relevance To the Theme 20
Lyrical Content 15
(Originality, Clarity of Message, Language & Phrasing)
Creativity 15
(Use Of Structure, Instruments, And Vocals)
Overall Impact 10
Virtual Impact 10
Total 100

INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (PIANO)

1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.
2. Only the piano shall be used.
3. The music piece can be any of the following:
a) Kundiman
b) Balitaw
c) Filipino Folk Song/Music
d) Classic Filipino Love Song
e) Danza
4. The contestant shall play the instrument without any back up, accompaniment, or background music.
No electronic device/pitch up is allowed.
5. The title of the piece must be given to the Board of Judges before the performance. The
master of ceremonies shall announce the title of the piece.
6. The performance should only last 3-5 minutes.
7. The Judge’s decision is final.

Criteria for Judging for Instrumental Solo (Piano):

Criteria Percentage
Technique (Clarity of Tone and Intonation) 30
Mastery of Piece 30
Interpretation or Expression 30
Stage Deportment 10
Total 100

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 VOCAL SOLO (KUNDIMAN)

1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. The song shall be one straight KUNDIMAN to be chosen from the following songs only:
a. Ako’y Ibong Sawi by Juan M. Buencamino
b. Madaling Araw by Nicanor Abelardo
c. Kung Hindi Man by Nicanor Abelardo
d. Kundiman ng Luha by Nicanor Abelardo
e. Pahiwatig ni Nicanor Abelardo
f. Nasaan Ka Irog? by Narciso Asistio
g. Malungkot ang Maya by Jose Estrella
h. Pakiusap by Francisco Santiago
i. Kundiman by Bonifacio Abdon
j. Ang Aking Bayan by San Pedro
k. Kundiman (Ako’y Anak ng Dalita) by Francisco Santiago
3. Transposition is NOT allowed.
4. Piano/Guitar should be the accompaniment. Canning is allowed.
5. Delivery should not be more than seven (7) minutes.
6. Filipiniana attire is the only acceptable attire, but contestants should avoid shining and
shimmering costumes.
7. The Judges’ decision is final.
Criteria for Judging for Vocal Solo (Kundiman):

CRITERIA %
Tone Quality (Vocal Technique or Intonation) 45
Musicianship (Dynamic Nuances, Interpretation, Intonation and Diction) 45
Deportment 10
Total 100

POP SOLO

1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. The contestant shall sing straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs in any Filipino
language, translations must be prepared – rearrangement or revival of an OPM song is allowed.
Revival or adaptations from foreign compositions is not allowed.
3. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one; multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and live
accompaniment shall not be allowed. Each cluster must prepare a soft or electronic copy of their
minus one in MP3 or MP4 format to be submitted to the Organizers a day (1) day prior to the
contests for compilation for testing, the contestants must also have an emergency back up of their
minus one stored in a USB or flash drive.
4. Delivery shall only be for 3-7 minutes.
5. The Judges’ decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging for Pop Solo:

CRITERIA %
Tone Quality (Vocal Technique or Intonation) 45
Musicianship (Dynamic Nuances, Interpretation, Intonation and Diction) 45
Deportment 10
Total 100

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 VOCAL DUET
1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.
2. The piece should be one straight Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song, either English or
Filipino. Revival or adaptations from foreign compositions is not allowed.
3. Contestants may be: (a) both males, (b) both females or (c) a male and a female.
4. There should be two (2) voice parts.
5. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one. Multiplex, karaoke/videoke, and live
accompaniment shall not be allowed. Soft/electronic copy (MP3/MP4 format) shall be
provided to the host institution prior to the contests for compilation.
6. Delivery is for 3-7 minutes.
Criteria for Judging for Vocal Duet:

CRITERIA %
Tone Quality (Vocal Technique or Intonation) 25
Blending or Harmony 40
Musicianship (Dynamic Phrasing, Interpretation, Intonation and Diction) 25
Deportment 10
Total 100

LIVE BAND COMPETITION

1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. Each group shall only perform Original Pilipino Music (OPM) but Reggae shall only be the genre
for the competition – obscene, lewd or green words in the lyrics are not allowed.
3. Each group shall only have a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of seven (7) members.
4. Each group will perform a warmup song and should be sung prior to the contest piece with a
limited time of five (5) minutes including the set up/preparation time.
5. A total of ten (10) minutes shall only be allotted. Beyond this, a total of five points will be
deducted from the total score. (Note: The timer will start when the performers have stepped up on
stage.)
6. Each group must provide their respective instrument except for the drum set which will be provided
by the Organizers. Change of cymbals will be allowed, four (4) amplifiers shall also be provided by
the Organizers for one lead guitar, rhythm guitar, one bass guitar and one keyboard.
7. The members of the band may be composed of all males, or all females, or mixed.
8. The use of pyrotechnic gadgets, smoke, or combustible materials as props is not allowed.
9. Medley arrangement of songs for both the warmup and contest piece is not allowed.
10. Coaches/trainers are allowed to guide the song technicians provided by the Organizers during the
warmup song only (Note: The interference of coaches and trainers during the delivery of the contest
piece is strictly prohibited.)
11. Faculty in-charge should also attend the solidarity meeting, the day before the competition.
12. The Organizers will provide an official timekeeper to monitor and remind the performers. (Note:
The timer will be projected on the side of the stage.).
13. The Board of Judges’ decisions are final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging for Live Band Competition:

CRITERIA %
Musicality (Harmony, Rhythm, and Sound Quality) 50
Performance (Stage Presence and Style) 30
Technicality (Handling of Instruments) 10
Over-all Impact (Includes Interpretation) 10
Total 100

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 FOLKDANCE

1. There must be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. The dance must be taken from published Philippine Folk Dances authored by known dance
researcher-writer published in the books listed below. The following are the specific titles of the
books:
a. Philippine Folk Dance, Volumes 1-6, by Francisca R. Aquino
b. Philippine National Dance by Francisca R. Tolentino
c. Visayan Folk Dance, Volumes 1-3, by Libertad Fajardo
d. Pangasinan Folk Dance by Jovita Sison Friese
e. Sayaw: Dances of Philippine Islands, Volumes 1-8, by the Philippine Folk Dance
Society
f. Samar Folk Dances by Juan Miel
g. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
h. Philippine Folk Dances and Songs by the Bureau of Public Schools 1965
3. The dance selected must only be under the category of rural dances.
4. No combination of dances is allowed. The Organizers will provide the official music
accompaniment for the dance inclusive of music for entrance and exit.
5. The dancers should be composed of a minimum of five (5) pairs and a maximum of ten (10) pairs
which can be all males, all females or a combination of both. Two alternate dancers are allowed to
join but actual performers will strictly follow the maximum of eight (8) pairs.
6. The decision of the Judges’ is final and irrevocable.
Criteria For Judging For Folkdance:

CRITERIA %
Performance Skill and Mastery of the Dance 30%
(Stage Projection, Grace, and Poise; Showmanship, Unity, Expression and Precision)
Interpretation 20%
(Correct Interpretation of the Dance Literature and No Arrangement of Figures)
Costume, Music, Accessories and Equipment 20%
(Costume Approximates the Original, Music is Authentic to the dance, Equipment is Required of
and is Relevant to the Dance)
Staging 20%
(Use of Space, Level, Pathways, Design, and Time)
Over-all Impact 10%
Total 100%

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

1. There shall only be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. The contest piece must be at least four (4) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
3. The theme of the Contemporary Dance for this year is “Mental Health”.
4. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers are allowed to participate.
5. The dance piece should be an original choreography in Contemporary Form, it strictly should not
copy any movement found in any media source like Facebook, YouTube, etc. (Note: An affidavit
must be provided for the originality of the choreography to be submitted to the Organizers.)

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 6. Soft ballet or pointe shoes may be worn (optional).
7. Sets are not allowed (e.g. risers, back drop, tables, etc.). Hand props may be used (e.g. stick, fan,
ring, umbrella, etc.). Bamboo, wood, steel or plastic pole may be used but must not be more than 3
meters long.
8. The following are strictly not allowed in the performance:
a. The use of real fighting armor (e.g. sword, knife, guns, arrow, spears, etc…)
b. The use of any form of liquid (e.g. blood, oil, water, etc.)
c. The use of fire, candles, and any pyrotechnic materials.
d. The use of confetti either drop or bomb and breaking of glass, pots, etc…
e. Audio visual presentation, screen projection, body paint and body marks depicting
indigenous tattoos.
9. Costume must be appropriate to the concept of the dance. Skin toned cycling, leggings, or
leotard are allowed. Nudity or topless for both male and female is strictly prohibited.
10. Obscene choreography/indecent movements and killing of animals are strictly prohibited.
11. Tossing is not allowed.
12. A close door preliminary screening of dance moves will be done day before the contest.
13. A workshop will be done for the modern contemporary.
14. This competition will have 3 members for the Board of Judges.
15. Deliberation of the results between the Board of Judges will be done prior to the
announcement of winners.
16. Violation of any of these contest guidelines will result to disqualification of the participating group.
17. The decision of the Judges’ is final and irrevocable.
Criteria For Judging For The Contemporary Dance:

CRITERIA %
Choreography and Composition 30%
(Theme and Variation, Structure or Organization of Movement, and Use of Movement Space)

Performance and Artistry 20%

(Expression and Characterization)
Concept 20%
(Ideas and Content)
Technique 20%
(Movement Skills, Precision of Movement, Synchronization and Coordination, Clarity of
Movement and Lines and Timing)
Total 100%

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 PINOY HIPHOP

The Street Dance is a fusion of dance disciplines and cultural interpretations from around the country. The
dance routine incorporates the look, music, attitude, posture, and street dance style. The most real routine
showcase is a variety of hip hop dance styles, signature moves and choreography conveying the character
and energy of the street.

1. There shall only be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. Groups are permitted to mix and bring music of their choice on a standard CD, USB or flash drive
but must only contain Original Filipino Music (OPM).
3. The Routine must be performed, in its entirety to the music selected, prepared, and submitted by the
group a day before the contested event. (Note: The group must also have an emergency back-up of
this music ready in a flash drive or USB during the event.)
4. The contest piece must be three (3) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
5. A maximum of ten (10) and a minimum of six (6) dancers shall only be allowed to
participate.
6. Groups should include in their performance a broad selection of street dance styles (locking,
popping, bboying/bgurling (breaking), watching/punking, vogueing, house dance, party dances or
club, popular or trendy dances – hip hop dance/choreography, krumping, steeping/gumboots, and
dancehall without excessive use of the same move or pattern. A varied range of styles should be
shown in the choreography of arm, leg, and body movement.
7. No body drops are allowed, and all lifting should be supported.
8. Costumes or attires may include accessories such hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelries, etc.
Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is allowed provided it is not offensive or out of
character and should not lead to any forms of nudity. Appropriate clothing should be observed
during the competition.
9. Any move where the competitors’ weight is solely on the neck/ head (i.e. head spins, head
stands, tumbling and tossing, etc. is strictly not allowed).
10. Lifting is allowed up to the second level.
11. Music should not contain obscene lyrics or words.
12. Performers should not wear any identifying marks of their Cluster.
13. A closed-door preliminary screening/assessment will be done a day before the contest proper.
14. Any violation of the ground rules will be subjected to disqualification.
15. Deliberation of the members of the Judges’ will be done prior to the announcement of
winners.
16. The decision of the Judges is final and irrevocable.
Criteria For Judging For Pinoy Hiphop:

CRITERIA %
Performance 50%
Creativity 10
Staging, Spacing, Formations, and Level Changes 10
Showmanship: Intensity, Confidence, Projection and Presence 10
Street Presence/ Attire 10
Entertainment Value/ Audience Appeal 10
Skill 50%
Musicality 10
Synchronization/Timing 10
Execution / Controlled Mobility and Stabilization 10
Difficulty of Execution of Authentic Street Dance Styles 10
Variety of Street Dance Styles 10
Total 100%

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 RADIO DRAMA

1. There shall only be one (1) entry per Cluster.

2. Contestants should present an original radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station. The
script must follow the annexed sample format.
3. No more than five (5) radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
4. Contestants may portray multiple characters behind the curtain.
5. The drama must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values.
The radio drama should be suitable for general listeners. (Note: Please strictly follow the ethics on
KBP Radio Code.)
6. Background music and canned sound effects may be used.
7. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an overtime, the contestant will receive a 0.5-
point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For
example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score
per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score per
judge.)
8. All equipment and sound effects must be provided by the participants. The Organizers will only
provide the sound system.
9. The medium of language to be used will either be English or Filipino or a combination of the two.
10. Philippine languages may be used but translations must be provided in the script. Lines
should be live and may not be memorized.
11. Maximum set up time is five minutes and will begin once a contestant is behind the curtain.
Criteria For Judging For Radio Drama:

CRITERIA %
Radio Drama Script 30%
Theme Appropriateness 10
Variety of Characters 10
Script Flow and Continuity 10
Technical Quality 30%
Appropriateness of Sounds 10
Smoothness of Production 10
Precision (Timing, Pacing and Transition) 10
Vocal Quality 30%
Voice Flexibility 15
Voice Creativity 15
Over-All Appeal 10%
Dramatic Effect 5
Rendering or Delivery 5
Total 100%

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 MR. AND MS. CSU 2023
Guidelines And Criteria for Judging
1. Each cluster shall send only two (2) male and two (2) female contestant to the contest.
2. Each candidate must submit a duly signed certification from the College certifying that he or she:
a. Is a bona fide student of the institution.
b. Is of good moral character – who is single, not in a live-in relationship and must not
have sired any child.
c. Is at least eighteen (18) and not more than twenty-six (26) years of age on the day of
the competition and stands 5’2” tall for female and 5’5’’ for males.
3. The competition will be divided into different categories:
a) Production Number
b) School Uniform
c) Swim Wear/Trunks – ONE PIECE (BLACK)
d) Gown/Formal Wear
e) Preliminary Question and Answer
f) Final Question and Answer
4. The candidates shall be responsible for the rental of their attires and make-up should they opt to
avail of such. Self-make-up for the candidates.

5. For Production, Gown/Formal Wear, School Uniform, and Swim Wear, candidates will be judged according
to
CRITERIA %
Poise and Bearing 30
Projection 20
Appropriateness of Attire 20
Stage Presence 20
Overall Impact 10
Total 100

*Winners for these rounds will be awarded with the following minor awards:
a) Best in Production Number
b) Best in School Uniform
c) Best in Swim Wear
d) Best in Gown/Formal Wear
*The following special awards shall also be awarded to the candidates
a.) Mr. and Ms. Photogenic
b.) Mr. and Ms. Winsome Smile
c.) People’s Choice Award
6. For the Preliminary Q and A Round. The candidates will be judged according to the following
criteria: the following criteria:

CRITERIA %
Content 40
Delivery 40
Overall Impact 20
Total 100

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 7. Final Top Four (4) candidates will be determined through the total accumulated score for formal
wear, School Uniform, Swim Wear, and Preliminary Q and A round.

CRITERIA %
Total Accumulated Score for the Different Appearances 50
Preliminary Q and A 50
Total 100

8. The final four candidates will undergo a Final Question and Answer portion. They will be judges
according to the following:

CRITERIA %
Beauty 30
Brains 70
Total 100

9. The Final Question and Answer round will determine the winners for the following titles:
a) Mr. and Ms. COEA 2023
b) Mr. and Ms. COEA 2023 1st Runner Up
c) Mr. and Ms. COEA 2023 2nd Runner Up
d) Mr. and Ms. COEA 2023 3rd Runner Up
10. The decision of the selection committee shall be final and irrevocable.

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SPORTS EVENTS GUIDELINES
1. Date and Venue
1.1 The College Days shall be held on October 11-12, 2023 at CSU Carig Campus.
2. Credentials and Documents Required
2.1 The official list shall be submitted to the COEASC office for screening and
identification. The Team Leaders (Org Presidents) and the Sports Coordinator of each
combined specialized organizations must sign the list assuring that all their athletes are
bona fide student of CSU, enrolled at the College of Engineering and Architecture, and
must have at least 12 units
3. Technical Officials
3.1 To ensure impartiality, the Sports and Physical Education Organization and technical
officials shall oversee some sports competitions supervised by the College Sports
Coordinators and Faculty in-charge.
4. Match Rules
4.1 All decisions, judgments, and rulings of the tournament referees and officials are final.
NO PROTESTS WILL BE ENTERTAINED OR ALLOWED.
5. Team Colors, Uniforms, and Identification
5.1 All team players must wear the appropriate color of the Team/Cluster they represent.
6. Eligibility/ Qualification of Athletes
6.1 Players must be bona fide students of the College they represent and are officially
enrolled in the regular semester or term of the current academic year.
6.2 Athletes more than twenty-five (25) years of age by May 31 of the current academic
year are allowed to play but will not be allowed to play in the higher meet.
6.3 Foreign students are qualified to participate in the Competitions. Only those with
Filipino blood (dual citizenship, e.g., Fil-Am) are qualified to join the higher meet.
6.4 A team fielding ineligible players in a competition shall be penalized for having its
game/s forfeited in favor of the opponent/s.
6.5 Only players who are on the official list are allowed to play.
6.6 Minimum- Maximum Number of Players per Event
DIVISION
EVENT
MEN WOMEN
Badminton 4 4
Chess 2 2
Lawn Tennis 4 4
Table Tennis 3 3
Basketball 5-15 5-15
Sepak Takraw 8-12 3-4
Volleyball 7-15 7-15
Beach Volleyball 3-4 3-4
Mobile Legends 5-7 5-7
CODM 5-7 5-7
PUBG 4-6 4-6
Farlight 5-6 5-6
Dance Sports (Latin & Standard) 2-3 pairs

7. Ranking
7.1 To determine the ranking of a contingent, modified medal count shall be used. A team
who gains the greatest number of gold medals shall be declared as the champion. In case of
a tie, most silver medals won will be declared higher in rank.
7.2. The following modified medal count shall be used in the tournament. For team sports/
events medal count shall be based on CORE players. E.g., Basaketball – 5 medals; table
tennis doubles -2 medals, etc. For Individual events, 1 count per event shall be the mode.
8. Specific Guidelines
8.1 As a matter of policy, the international rule of each sports event adopted by the
National Sports Association (NSA) shall be applied. However, to suit the local
conditions, ground rules will be discussed by the tournament managers during the
solidarity meeting on October 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Student Center.

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8.2 The tournament mode for team events shall be double eliminations. Round robin will be
used if less than 4 teams are participating.
8.3 All schedules of games issued by the management are flexible. The management
reserves the right to change the schedule as the need arises. Teams affected by such
change shall be notified through their sports coordinator or representative in advance.
The law of succession shall be applied wherein only the first game will be given a
fixed schedule, and the other games following should start 10 minutes after the
preceding games. If a team fails to appear on time, a 5-minute grace period shall be
given before a team is declared a loss by default/ forfeiture.
8.4 No team member shall be allowed to participate if he or she is under the influence of
liquor. Players and coaches who will be disqualified due to misbehavior, unnecessary
roughness, unsportsmanlike attitude, and the like shall be suspended for further
participation in all games for the duration of the tournament.
8.5 Only the team captain can approach the Management/ Referee concerning questions
and inquiries.
8.6 Suppose the game is stopped by the Officials/Referees/Faculty in-charge due to rain,
darkness, or any valid reasons such as technical problems, complaints of competing
teams, or personal necessities on the part of the officials which are not resolved by the
officials. In that case, such matches shall be continued on a later schedule from when it
was disrupted. The decision of the Faculty in-charge on any disputes during the
competition shall be final.

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 E-SPORTS GUIDELINES
GENERAL RULES

General guidelines for esports can help ensure fair play, sportsmanship, and a positive competitive environment.
These guidelines can be adapted to specific games and tournaments, but here are some fundamental principles to
consider:
• Fair Play and Sportsmanship:
1. Players should always strive to exhibit good sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
2. Cheating, hacking, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized software is strictly prohibited.
3. Treat opponents, teammates, and event staff with respect and courtesy.
• Code of Conduct:
1. Develop and adhere to a code of conduct that outlines expected behavior for players and teams.
2. Penalties for violations may include warnings, fines, suspension, or disqualification.
• Game Settings:
1. Establish and communicate the standard game settings and rules for the tournament.
2. Ensure that all participants understand and follow these settings.
• Player Eligibility:
1. Determine player eligibility, including age restrictions if applicable.
2. Check for potential conflicts of interest or affiliations with tournament organizers.
• Team Rosters:
1. Define rules for team rosters, substitutions, and player transfers.
2. Verify player identities to prevent smurfing or impersonation.
• Match Scheduling and Reporting:
1. Create a clear schedule for matches and ensure all participants are aware of the schedule.
2. Define procedures for reporting match results and any disputes.
The E-sports event category will be held online for the first day. And will be aired live on the COEASC FB page.

And as for the Grand Finals under the E-sports category, it will be an onsite event to be held at the CICS Conference
Hall.

1. MOBILE LEGENDS (Tournament Rules)

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:
1. Tournament is open to all-male, all-female, or mixed teams’ students of COEA.
2. The tournament will be Double Eliminations.
3. Grand Finals will be Best-of-5 games. (Face to face)
PLAYER REQUIREMENTS:
1. A player can only join one team.
2. Players must be available and present during tournament time.
3. Players must be currently enrolled in the COEA this A.Y. (2023-2024)

TEAM REQUIREMENTS:
1. A team must consist of the following members:
5 main players (required)
2 reserved players (optional)
2. The team Captain should send the name and ml id of his/her members in the group chat. Once
nominated/registered, regular/reserved players cannot be replaced throughout the event.

Format:
1. Name (Captain):
ML ID:
IGN:
2. Name (MEMBER):
ML ID:
IGN:

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 3. Name (MEMBER):
ML ID:
IGN:
4. Name (MEMBER):
ML ID:
IGN:
5. Name (MEMBER):
ML ID:
IGN:
6. Name (RESERVED):
ML ID:
IGN:

SCHEDULES / TIMING OF MATCHES:

1. The game is an online Tournament, except for the Grand Finals matches which will be held face to face.
2. Players will be advised of the schedule and timing of matches by their team captain.

GENERAL CONDUCT:
1. Players are expected to conduct themselves and compete with the spirit of sportsmanship, maintaining a friendly
and polite demeanor in activities involving other participants and the public in general.
2. The Faculty In Charge has the right to apply penalties, disqualify and dismiss any registered player from the
tournament, at their discretion, at any stage of the tournament.
3. Cheating doesn’t need to be successful to qualify as a violation. Conspiring to cheat is already a violation and
will lead to an automatic disqualification for all conspirators.
Examples of cheating includes, but are not limited to:
1. Ghosting
2. Account Sharing
3. Piloting

OTHER DETAILED RULES & TECHNICAL ASPECTS:

All participants will be advised of other rules or technical aspects of the tournament prior to start of competitions.

2. CODM (BR) TOURNAMENT RULES

Eligibility:
To be able to compete as a "Player" in the Tournament, a Participant must: Be a student of the COEA this A.Y
.2023-2024
The team Captain should submit his/her final list of members in the group chat. Once nominated/registered,
regular/reserved players cannot be replaced throughout the event.
Participant names:
Participants must use an acceptable name in the Tournament. If a Participant does not use such Participant's legal
name, Administration reserves the right to restrict or change a Participant's tag, handle, or other name in its sole
discretion.
Administration reserves the right to revoke the eligibility of any Participant whose tag, handle, COD Mobile
username, or Activision ID is offensive, toxic, incorporates any Activision or third-party.
Intellectual property or is deemed to be inappropriate or unacceptable by Administration, to be determined in the
sole discretion of the Administration.
Tournament structure:
Each team will play off against each other in 5 different modes (best of 3) in random modes namely:
1. Hardpoint
2. Search and Destroy
3. Domination
And will be scored by victories and the sum of kills a team gets:
Victory = 10 pts
Points / kill = 2 pts

Match rules:

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1. The usage of cheats, hacks, or any other third-party applications that give you an unfair advantage over your
opponents will result in immediate disqualification. Teams or players may also be banned from future
tournaments.
2. Teams that attempt to use players which are not registered in their team may be disqualified.
3. All players must remain in the game's lobby following the conclusion of each match. This allows us to view
their final score on the scoreboard. Players that leave the lobby earlier and thus do not show up on the
scoreboard may be suspended from on-going tournaments.
4. Once the match has started, only the players that are in the lobby are eligible to play. In the case of a player
disconnecting and is not able to join back, a team is allowed to have a registered player on their team to
substitute. This is allowed only once per match.
5. It is not allowed to switch to the spectator mode. If a player is caught using the spectator mode, that team will
automatically have to forfeit the current round of that match.
6. Account sharing will be met with disqualification. Only the original owner of the Call of Duty: Mobile
account may use It in tournaments.
7. Abusing in game glitches that give a team an unfair advantage is not permitted. Teams caught doing so may
be disqualified.
8. Depending on the settings for each individual tournament, more rules may apply for every match, such as
banned items. One Sniper per team and one unique. Operator per team is required.
9. Operator Restrictions cover the following:
Transtorm Shield, HIVE, Ballistic Shield, Shadow Blade, Equalizer, K9, Bull Charge, Tak-5, kinetic armor
10. Score streak restrictions:
UAV, Hunter Killer Drone, Care Package, Counter UAV, Stealth chopper, VTOL, MQ-27 Dragonfire, Shock
RC, Advanced UAV, and Shield Turret, Hawk x3, lightning strike, orbital laser
11. Weapon Restrictions:
Chopper, burst Shotguns including argus, and RPGs. Melee is banned.
Large Callber Ammo on the HVK-30 is banned.
Cosmetic skins that have no effect on gameplay are allowed. NA-45 and SVD is banned.
12. Skins: Weapon Variants and Purchased Weapons that alter the default iron sights and/or ANY weapon
properties (damage, speed, etc). Iron sight changes are NOT allowed. Cosmetic weapons are allowed BUT
must use the default weapon iron sights.
13. Perk Restrictions: persistence, restock, and martyrdom
Banned Weapon Perks (Gunsmith): Only FMJ and Tough weapon perks are allowed. Akimbo is banned.
14. Attachment Restrictions: None.
15. Equipment restrictions: tripmine, molotov, thermite, heartbeat sensor, gas grenades and flash drone.

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 3. PUBG MOBILES TOURNAMENT RULES (BATTLE ROYALE)

1. Format: Points system with most accumulated points.

2. All matches will be played online.
a) COEA Qualifiers
i. Divided into 4 teams, 2 squad per team (12 players per team - 8 main player and 3 reserve)

ii. Each team will be playing 3 maps.

▪ Miramar, Livik, and Erangel
b) Playoffs
i. 4 teams, 2 squads per team a total of 32 players.
ii. Only mobile phones are allowed.
iii. A total of 3 maps will be played.
▪ 1st round – Erangel
▪ 2nd round – Miramar
▪ 3rd round – Livik
iv. Only the top 1 will be the winner.
v. The player who has the most kill from the game will be determined as MVP of the team.
c) In-game scoring
Every match in the competition will award points in accordance with the following score system.
i. Kill points!
Kill points are awarded to teams based on the number of kills the team accumulates during each match. A
team will earn one (1) kill point per kill.
ii. Ranking points
Ranking Points are awarded to teams based on their finishing position at the end of each Match. Teams
will accumulate Ranking Points based on the following matrix.

Placement 1st 2nd 3rd

Points 10 6 3

iii. Match points

A Team’s Match Points is the sum of their Kill Points and Placement Points.
Kill Points + Placement Points = Match Points
For example, a Team which accumulates 10 Kills and finishes the Match in the 3rd position will earn 13
Match Points (10 + 3 = 13).
iv. Total points
A Team’s Total Points is the sum of all Match Points accumulated during a set period of time.

d) In-game setting
i. Redzone: Enabled
ii. Flare Gun: Enabled
iii. Drop Rate:
▪ Weapons: Default
▪ Attachments: Default
e) Disconnection
In the event of a disconnection wherein a player cannot return, the game will still continue but if the whole team
or all the players is disconnected, the game will reset and the accumulated points from the game will not be
counted.

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 4. FARLIGHT84 BATTLE ROYALE

All registered teams will compete, and the top 1 team will win.
The team Captain should submit his/her final list of members in the group chat. Once nominated/registered,
regular/reserved players cannot be replaced throughout the event.
Points system
Play 3 rounds in a row, and each round will calculate scores according to the team's ranking and the number of kills.
After 3 rounds, the winning team will be determined based on total points.
Wins
1st place = 10 pts
2nd place = 5 pts
3rd place = 3 pts
Points/kill = 2 points

Each entrant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Own a Farlight84 game account
2. Joined a team

Competing teams:
1. The Captain shall be solely responsible for Team affairs such as player confirmation of results, confirmation of
disputes and resolutions,team management, etc., as well as other matters confirmed by participating team.
2.If any participant in the team violates the rules of the Tournament, other event rules, announcements, and/or
instructions issued by the organizer during the process of participating in the Tournament, the organizer has the right
to remove the entire participating team from the Tournament, disqualifying them from rankings.

Basic rules:
1. Never cheat by using hacks, third-party exploits, or any form of automation.
2. Always treat your teammates and opponents with respect, avoiding verbal abuse, offensive language, hateful
speech, and sexual harassment.
3. Use appropriate names for your player, account, and team. Offensive or inappropriate names will not be tolerated.
4. Never threaten, bully, or cause emotional or physical harm to others, both in-game and out-of-game.

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 GUIDELINES FOR DANCE SPORTS
1. Team Entry: Each dance sports team may compete in either the Latin or Standard division, showcasing their
proficiency in the respective dance styles.
2. Division Selection: Teams must declare whether they are participating in the Latin or Standard division during
the registration process.
3. Dance Styles:
a) Latin Division: Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive
b) Standard Division: Slow Waltz, Tango, Quick Step
4. Costumes and Presentation: Teams are expected to wear appropriate costumes that match the chosen dance
style. Presentation should reflect the elegance and character of the dance.
5. The performers will gather on the stage and will dance together, the organizer will be the one to play the
music.
6. Duration: Each performance should be between 1 to 2 minutes, allowing teams to showcase their skill and
interpretation of the dance styles.
CRITERIA %
Choreography 20
Rhythm and timing 20
Costume 10
Technique 25
Performance 25
TOTAL 100

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