COMPETITON VENUES & DATES



2101850-4762500Winter Competitions2018 - 2019Rules, Dates & Venuesfor all County Competitionsright878586000541020100330Kindly sponsored by00Kindly sponsored byPlease don’t forget to complete and return:The Intention to Enter Form by: 06.10.18Intention to Enter After Dinner Speaking –Please inform County Office by:28.09.18Confirmed After Dinner Speaking Entry Form09.10.18Also Enclosed:Senior Member of the Year synopsis formJunior Member of the Year synopsis formClub Member of the Year synopsis form (if more forms are needed please request from the county office)How to - After Dinner SpeakingHow to - Brainstrust How to – Public Speaking GuideHow to – Just a Minute Guide KEY DATES:12th November - Situation Vacant CV & covering letter MUST be in to county office.13th January - Junior Member of the Year CV & Personal statement MUST be in to county office.4th January - Entertainments (Cabaret) Risk Assessment MUST be in to county office.20th January - Senior Member of the Year Synopsis form MUST be in to county office. (Please request from the county office)20th January - Show Choir music MUST be sent to county office20th January - Ballroom Dancing music MUST be sent to county officeCOMPETITION VENUES & DATES 2018 / 2019CompetitionDateVenueTimeAfter Dinner Speaking – Round 129.10.18Ladock Village Hall, TR2 4PG7:30pmAfter Dinner Speaking – Round 230.10.18Withiel Village Hall, PL30 5NN7:30pmAfter Dinner Speaking – Round 331.10.18Withiel Village Hall, PL30 5NN7:30pmCarcase Judging TrainingTBC T & H Lobb Ltd,Penvercoe Farm, PL30 5LYTBCIndoor Sports – Round 106.11.18Bodmin College7:30pmIndoor Sports – Round 207.11.18Bodmin College7:30pmIndoor Sports – Round 310.11.18Redruth School7:30pmJust – A - Minute15.11.18Indian Queens Victory Hall7:30pmBeef Stock Judging17.11.18Cornish Winter Fair, The Exhibition Hall, Royal Cornwall ShowgroundTBCLamb Stock Judging17.11.18Cornish Winter Fair, The Exhibition Hall, Royal Cornwall ShowgroundTBCLamb Carcase Judging17.11.18Cornish Winter Fair, The Exhibition Hall, Royal Cornwall ShowgroundTBCIndoor Sports Final23.11.18TBCTBCSituations Vacant26.11.18County Office7:30pmBrainstrust27.11.18St Newlyn East Village Hall7:30pmJunior Member of the Year27.11.18St Newlyn East Village Hall6:30pmTen Pin Bowling26.01.19Trethorne Competitions Evening, Trethorne Leisure Farm7:30pmPool26.01.19Trethorne Competitions Evening, Trethorne Leisure Farm7:30pmDodgems Driving Test26.01.19Trethorne Competitions Evening, Trethorne Leisure Farm7:30pmWritten Pub Quiz26.01.19Trethorne Competitions Evening, Trethorne Leisure Farm7:30pmClub Member of the Year26.01.19Trethorne Competitions Evening, Trethorne Leisure Farm7:30pmEntertainments: Cabaret – Round 112.01.19St Ives Guild Hall7:00pmEntertainments: Cabaret – Round 213.01.19St Ives Guild Hall2:00pmEntertainments: Cabaret – Round 320.01.19St Ives Guild Hall2:00pmEntertainments: Cabaret – Final03.02.19The Regal Theatre, Redruth2:00pmShow Choir03.02.19The Regal Theatre, Redruth2:00pmBallroom Dancing03.02.19The Regal Theatre, Redruth2:00pmSenior Member of the Year03.02.19The Regal Theatre, Redruth2:00pmJunior Reading12.02.19Withiel Village Hall, PL30 5NN6:30pmJunior Public Speaking12.02.19Withiel Village Hall, PL30 5NN7:30pmCOMPETITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARDS AT EACH COMPETITIONPLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES/ VENUES/ TIMES STATED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF TEAMS ENTERING.After Dinner Speaking(26 & Under)R U L E SCompetition AimTo encourage members aged 26 or under to work as a team to plan and deliver an engaging and entertaining after dinner speech.Learning outcomesPreparation, confidence, effective listening, communication, presentation, timing, audibility skills and originality and knowledge of the subject.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at These rules should be read in conjunction with the ‘How to’ Guide on the next page.REPRESENTATIONClubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY A team shall consist of five members, each of whom must be 26 years of age or under on on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREThe team shall consist of a Chairman, Speaker (who will propose the main toast), Respondent to Speaker, Proposer to Visitors (propose a toast to the visitors) and a Respondent to respond on behalf of the visitors.The Chairman will address the diners and introduce the Speakers in order of appearance.The teams will be split so that the Chairman, Respondent to Speaker and Proposer to Visitors will come from Team A, and Speaker and Respondent on behalf of Visitors from Team B.Teams will be notified four weeks prior to the competition of their Toast for the evening. Teams will be given the opportunity of meeting to exchange notes 30 minutes before appearing on the platform.SCALE OF MARKS AND TIMINGChairman (Introduction) 202 minutes Chairman (Overall Role)10Not timedSpeaker506 minutesRespondent to Speaker506 minutesProposer to Visitors354 minutesRespondent on behalf of Visitors354 minutesTOTAL200Judges will take into consideration originality, presentation of speech, humour, timing, audibility, knowledge of subject, use of notes and dress. Teams will be penalised for using distasteful jokes or bad language.Time deductions are 1 mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over the allotted time by any member of the team, apart from the Chairman whose speeches throughout (apart from their Introduction) are not timed.NOTESCompetitors before and after competing may be admitted to the Competition Room.“How to” Guide – After Dinner SpeakingThe Panel made up of two teams – shown as two different shapes/colours (seating order is a suggestion)FormatTimingRespondent on behalf of VisitorsSpeakerChairRespondent to SpeakerProposer to VisitorsStartWelcome & introduction of Speaker (maximum 2 minutes)02:00Speaks on subject & proposes the toast (6 minutes)08:00Thanks Speaker & introduce Respondent to Speaker (approx 1 minute)09:00Responds to Guest Speaker (6 minutes)15:00Thanks Respondent to Speaker & introduces Proposer to Visitors (approx 1 min)16:00Summarises & thanks Visitors with a toast (4 minutes)20:00Thanks Proposer to Visitors & introduces Respondent on behalf of Visitors (approx. 1 min)21:00Summarises & thanks Proposer to Visitors & host organisation(4 minutes)25:00Summarises & thanks top table & closes the speeches (approx. 2 mins)27:00ENDRole descriptions for formal structureChair:The Chair ensures the speeches flow and are to decent time. (No time penalties can be given to the Chair outside of their Introduction but they should stick to approximate timings on the grid.)A formal role that should be dressed accordinglyYou will have an air of authority – but keep the panel and audience relaxed, remaining in control and attentive throughout the dinnerIn your introduction you have 2 minutes to set the scene for the audience – the event they are attending and whyBriefly introduce yourself and the speakers in order, explaining who they are and make them feel welcomeWork out a skeleton introduction for your Speaker – make him/her sound as interesting as possibleUse humour if you would like to but your role is the ‘Master of Ceremonies’ keeping the dinner guests involved and informedIntroduce each speaker in turn, thanking him/her with a brief comment when he/she has finishedAdd your final comments and formally close the speeches for the evening. Make some comment on the rest of the evening and wish everyone well on their journey home laterSpeaker:The Guest Speaker has 6 minutes to speak and propose the main toast. (Time penalties if over time) A role that has flexibility to be informalYou are a member of an outside organisation invited to give a speech about your work/ achievements/ organisation to the host organisation’s dinner guestsTry and talk about a subject that you are interested inKeep the wording of your speech simple and natural as if in conversationAllow as much of your personality to show as possible – give ideas, opinions and viewsThe speech should be a mixture of humour and fact where possible Thank the host organisation, try and comment on the work of the host organisation and how it links to your own, congratulate them on their achievements and personal contributionsEnd your speech with the toastRespondent to the Speaker:The Respondent to the Speaker has 6 minutes to speak. (Time penalties if over time)A formal role that should be dressed accordinglyYou are a member of the host organisation – hosting the dinnerWork out a skeleton speech beforehand so that you will have a rough idea of what you are going to sayYou want to talk about your organisation and what you have done and any future plansShow that you have listened to the guest speaker by referring to his/her speech in yours and compare or contrast organisations where possible Thank the guest speaker for his/her speech brieflyProposer to the Visitors:The Proposer to the Visitor has 4 minutes to speak. (Time penalties if go over time)A formal role that should be dressed accordinglyYou are from the host organisation and a visitor is anyone who is not a member of your organisation in the room (not just the top table guests)Similar to the respondent to the speaker you must have a skeleton speech into which you can then add references to both previous speakersYou can refer to individual visitors in your speech (can be made up visitors) mentioning for example how they link with your organisationFinish your speech with a toast to the visitorsRespondent on behalf of the visitors:The Respondent on behalf of the Visitors has 4 minutes to speak. (Time penalties if over time)A formal role that should be dressed accordinglyYou are a visitor to the dinner as a guest and will have a connection to the host organisationYou are speaking on behalf of all the visitors present at the dinner (not just the top table guests)Similarly to the proposer to the Visitors you must to have a skeleton speech about your organisation and your links with the hosts and then refer other visitors and their links (you can make up visitors and links)You want to refer to the guest speech briefly and any linksThank the Proposer to the Visitors for their kind words and toast Thank the host organisation for their hospitality, the venue, food and the speakers.Example ToastEvent: Supermarket Retailers Association Awards Dinner (Chairman, Respondent to the Speaker and Proposer to the Visitors are members of the Supermarket Retailers Association). Toast: (Made by the Speaker) “Stack it high, sell it cheap” (Speaker and Respondent on behalf of the Visitors are not members of the Supermarket Retailers Association but from a similar organisation that have been invited as guests. The organisation they are from is chosen by the Speaker and Respondent on behalf of the Visitors).Pre-competition time (30 mins)Chairman – needs to gain information about every speaker in order to introduce themSpeakers may share information about their speeches/characters if they so wishRun through of speeches is a good use of timeNote: sharing information is usually beneficial to both parties Indoor SportsELIGIBILITYEach team is to consist of members of both genders, where possible FOUR of whom should be of the opposite gender. All must be 26 years of age and under on on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to petitors will be required to show their membership cards.PROCEDUREThe Competition will consist of EIGHT games:Netball RelayPassing the BallSlalomTeam TagBeer Can ShyKeep Fitters Race Indoor CricketFrisbeeClubs must take part in all of the EIGHT games.Clubs can use the JOKER on a chosen game thereby doubling points obtained on that BALL RELAYEach team is to consist of FIVE members, THREE of whom must be of the opposite gender. Each member will, in turn, dribble a ball (bouncing the ball with one hand) down a slalom course and then shooting and scoring in the netball net. The ball is to be caught and dribbled back to the start line. Next member to start when he/she is holding the ball and previous member is behind the start line.PASSING THE BALLEach team is to consist of TEN members, FOUR of whom must be of the opposite gender. A large ball will be passed alternately over the head and between the legs to the person at the back of the team who then runs to the front and begins passing the ball over his/her head. The race continues until the original leader is back to his/her place at the front of the team.SLALOM RACEEach team is to consist of TEN members, FOUR of whom must be of the opposite gender. Teams will be required to undertake the following along a slalom course (both ways).F – First female to dribble a football BOTH WAYSM – First male to dribble a hockey ball BOTH WAYSM – Second male to hop on one leg BOTH WAYSM&F – Third male to give second female a wheelbarrow BOTHWAYSM – Fourth male to roll a car tyre BOTHWAYSF – Third female to roll a car tyre BOTHWAYSF or M – Any member to hop in a sack BOTHWAYSF&M – Fourth female to give fifth male a wheelbarrow BOTHWAYSTEAM TAGEach team is to consist of THREE males and THREE females. Teams are to line up behind their leaders. On the whistle, the first person runs to the far wall, runs back and joins hands with the second person in the team. Without braking hands they both run to the far wall, run back and pick up the third person. This continues until all the lines have joined hands and run. The first team back wins. If a team breaks hands, they are disqualified.NOTE: Do not let the first person begin too quickly as he/she has all the running to do.BEER CAN SHYEach team is to consist of EIGHT members, THREE of whom must be of the opposite gender.Seven cans will be placed down the centre of the hall.Seven members will be at point A; the 8th member at point B will field and retrieve the ball. E.g.: ( x marks a can) B x x x x x x A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The 1st person at point A will knock down the 1st can then go to the back of the line, the 2nd person at point A will knock down the 2nd can and so on until all cans have been knocked down.KEEP FITTERSEach team is to consist of FOUR males and THREE females.Starters will:Male – 20 press upsFemale – 20 skipsMale – 20 sit upsFemale – 20 step upsMale – 20 skipsFemale – 20 sit ups Male – 20 squat thrustsNOTE: CLUBS TO PROVIDE SKIPPING ROPES.INDOOR CRICKETEach team is to consist of TEN members, FOUR of which must be of the opposite gender.Fielding side must have a bowler and a wicket keeper, the rest are fielders. A batsman shall have ONE good bowl to him/her. The bat should be held in two hands. The batter receives a bowl from the bowler (who is stood approximately 6m away) and attempts to hit it. If he/she HITS or MISSES it, they MUST run around a skittle at square leg at four metres away – carrying the bat. The bowler keeps bowling at the stumps regardless of whether the batter is back or not. Once the batter is back in the batting square (either bodily or touching it with the bat) no more bowls can be bowled at the stumps.No-BallsA ball that is not within the reach of the batsman on his batting side, and is higher than the top of his/her shoulder or lower than the knees, shall be considered a no-ball. A ball bowled at such a pace as to put in danger the safety of the batsmen will also be considered a no ball.All balls must be delivered by an UNDERARM action from within the bowling square, and must reach the batsman without bouncing.Batsmen OutIf caught, unless the ball is a no-ball, note that the batsmen are out if they are caught two handed if the ball only hits the roof or one handed if the ball has only hit the wall. If the ball hits the roof and then a wall the batsman can still be caught out if the ball is caught one handed.If stumped at the batting areaIf the bowler delivers a bowl and hits the stumps whilst the batter is runningIf the bowler’s ball reaches the stumps with a good ball past the batterBatsmen are NOT OUT if stumped by fielder – the fielder must return ball to bowler for bowler to aim for wickets.Once OUT the next member of the team moves into the batting position.A soft ball (i.e. tennis ball) will be used in the interests of safety.FRISBEEEach team is to consist of THREE males and THREE females. One team to compete at a time. The team will have to do as many complete programmes (as set out below) as possible during a given time. If the frisbee is dropped, then the team will have to start from the beginning again. 2171700104774A00ATeam to play as follows:17145008382000182880063500004000500109220D00D1485900118744B00B1st throw A to B297180084455E00E18288008763000331470015240002476500167640002nd throw B to C182880068580003rd throw C to D320040045720004th throw D to E5th throw E to F2171699118110C00C6th throw F to B3086100169545F00F7th throw B to A CLUB DATES:Round 1: Tuesday 6th November, Bodmin College: Callington, Landrake, Liskeard, Lostwithiel, Pelynt, RocheRound 2: Wednesday 7th November, Bodmin College:Camelford, Launceston, St Columb, St Mabyn, Stratton, Wadebridge, WarlegganRound 3: Saturday 10th November, Redruth SchoolFalmouth, Helston & St Keverne, Madron, Praze, Probus, St Buryan, ThreemilestoneJust A Minute26 & UnderR U L E SCompetition AimEncourage YFC members to speak in public, without the formalities of addressing a formal gathering, to be quick thinking and humorous and to entertain an audienceLearning outcomesBroadened vocabulary, confidence, use of humourREMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY A team shall consist of four (4) members, who must all be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURE1651083185The Just A Minute page of the BBC Radio 4 website lists the broadcast times of the current series. Pod casts of previous shows can also be found on that webpage as well as many recordings on YouTube. YFC members are encouraged to listen to the show or recordings of the show as they prepare for the competition rounds.00The Just A Minute page of the BBC Radio 4 website lists the broadcast times of the current series. Pod casts of previous shows can also be found on that webpage as well as many recordings on YouTube. YFC members are encouraged to listen to the show or recordings of the show as they prepare for the competition rounds.There will be a Chairman (Judge), a Score Keeper and a Time Keeper. The chairman will act as petitors will be provided with topics for discussion. This allows panel members to research topics and prepare factual background and comedic content. Competitors are NOT ALLOWED any notes or reminder cards when ‘on stage’.A panel will consist of four members, each drawn from a different club/team.The panel will be given one minute to speak on a given subject/topic.The panel will speak to a total of 4 topics before the scores are announced by the scorer.The four panellists are challenged to speak for one minute on a given subject without "repetition, hesitation, or deviation".Repetition - you must try not to repeat yourself. This is only within the given subject. If the subject is lost and you gain it back again you cannot repeat anything you said earlier. You can repeat what someone else has said and you can use any part of the subject as many times as you like. People do slip up on using plurals of a given word again and again however; which is different to the singular word. "Repetition" means the repetition of any word or phrase, although challenges based upon very common words such as "and" “is” “or” are generally rejected except in extreme cases. Words contained in the given subject are exempt unless repeated many times in quick succession. Skilful players use (sometimes obscure) synonyms in order to avoid repeating themselves. The term "BBC" can be successfully challenged for repetition of "B".Hesitation - can be difficult to judge, however if they say "erm" that should be a hesitation. It can be difficult when people breathe. But there is a difference between a breath and a longer pause. One place competitors slip up is pausing for laughter. That is hesitation."Hesitation" is watched very strictly: a momentary pause before resumption of the subject can give rise to a successful challenge, as can tripping over one's words. Even pausing during audience laughter or applause (known as "riding a laugh") is usually not permitted.Deviation – Is fairly simple apart from if it is an incorrect use of the grammar of a word or word within a subject it is a deviation from the given subject."Deviation" means deviating from the subject, but has also been interpreted as "deviating from the English language as we know it", "deviation from grammar as we understand it", deviating from the truth, and sometimes even logic, although often leaps into the surreal are allowed.Each of the competitors shall start a topic first. A draw shall be made to determine which order the panellists speak first on each of the 4 topics (e.g. number 1 to start the first topic 1st; number 2 to start the second topic 1st etc.).The time keeper starts the clock when the first panel member starts to speak. When a challenge is made the clock is stopped. The clock is re-started when the next speaker starts to speak. Time keeper blows a whistle when 60 seconds (one minute) has elapsed.Panellists should try to challenge the speaker for: Repetition, Hesitation or Deviation A panellist scores a point for making a correct challenge against whoever is speaking. The chairman (judge) will decide if the challenge is correct or not and will exercise the benefit of the doubt evenly.The speaker gets a point if the challenge is deemed incorrect and then resumes speaking on the subject/topic.If a witty interjection amuses the audience, even though it is not a correct challenge, at the chairman’s discretion, both the challenger and speaker may gain a point, the speaker then resumes speaking on the subject/topic.A panellist who makes a correct challenge takes over the subject for the remainder of the minute, or, until he or she is correctly challenged. The speaker also scores a point if they are the person speaking when the 60 seconds expires. If the speaker speaks for the whole minute without being interrupted or challenged, he/she gains an extra point. (1 point for speaking when whistle blows and 1 point for speaking for one whole minute without being interrupted or challenged).It is unusual for a speaker to speak within the three cardinal rules for any substantial length of time, whilst remaining coherent, and also being amusing. Therefore, to speak for the full minute without being challenged is a special achievement. TIMINGEach panel will speak for one minute for each of the 4 topics.SUMMARY OF MARKSA panellist scores a point for making a correct challenge against whoever is speaking.The speaker gets a point if the challenge is deemed incorrect.If a witty interjection amuses the audience, even though it is not a correct challenge, both the challenger and speaker may gain a point, at the chairman's discretion. A panellist also scores a point if they are the person speaking when the 60 seconds expires. An extra point is awarded when a panellist speaks for the entire minute without being challenged.A scorer will keep scores as the rounds of the competition commence, and the winner will be team with the highest score.In the event of a tied score after each team has competed, the two tied teams will make two panels (2 members from team A and two from team B and vice versa). Each panel will be given one topic and a draw shall take place to determine who speaks first.?The team gaining the highest scores after each panel has discussed their topic for one minute, will be deemed the winner.?Panellists may only make?challenges to competitors not?from their team.PENALTIESThe use of foul language will be penalised with a deduction of marks.“How to” Guide – Just a MinutePanel made up of 4 different members from 4 different teams – Also a Chair (Judge) and a ScorekeeperSee two effective ways of setting out the tables:FormatTimingChair (Judge)ScorekeeperTeam A MemberTeam B MemberTeam C MemberTeam D MemberStartWelcome to panellists & audience. Get the members to briefly introduce themselves by name and test buzzer/sound maker (approx. 1 minute)*Introduce self to Chair & Scorekeeper giving name & test buzzer/sound makerTopic 1Introduce First Topic to the panel, repeat the topic & invite Team Member A to Start speaking on the topicStarts the timer count down from 60secs when the member starts speakingStarts speaking on the topic when asked to without any repetition, deviation or hesitationStops time at the sound of a noiseTeam members may interject at any point if they feel that the member speaking displays any repetition, deviation or hesitation – if the member wants to interject they make a noise with Buzzer/Sound MakerChair acknowledges Member that made the noise first and asks them for their ChallengeMember confirms if the challenge was Repetition, Deviation or Hesitation and justifies their answerChair either accepts the challenge and awards the challenging member a point and invites them to continue speaking on the topic OR disregards the challenge as incorrect so the challenging member looses a point and the member who was speaking gets awarded the point and invited to continue speakingKeeps the score and ensures Chair knows time remaining for the topic when time has stopped* Whichever member was invited to speak continues to speak on the topic when asked to without any repetition, deviation or hesitation*Non Speaking Team members may interject at any point if they feel that the member speaking displays any repetition, deviation or hesitation – if the member wants to interject they make a noise with Buzzer/Sound Maker*If a member interjects the above process happens – until TIME (60 sec) has been reachedChair calls time at 60 seconds and the Team Member speaking when time is called gets a bonus pointMust ensure time is called correctly*Team Members to continue speaking until time is called. Can challenge up to call for time. If challenge on the call for time it’s at the Chair’s discretion as to whether it was on or just before time – on time they keep the point just before the challenge will be acceptedTopic 2Chair introduces Second Topic to the panel, repeat the topic & invite Team Member B to Start speaking on the topic – repeat the process from topic one Topic 3Chair introduces Third Topic to the panel, repeat the topic & invite Team Member C to Start speaking on the topic – repeat the processTopic 4Chair introduces Forth Topic to the panel, repeat the topic & invite Team Member D to Start speaking on the topic – repeat the process15:00(Roughly per Topic)End – Chair thanks Members for their contribution. Next table is invited up to competeProcess is repeated until all members of all teams have competedRole descriptionsChair:Is the Judge of the Competition and ensures that it flows and works with the timekeeper to ensure the Competition is kept in time (No time penalties – all based around the 60 seconds maximum per topic)The Team Members:(Four Team Members in each team - all members compete on different tables and have different topics, scores from each team member are combined to make the team total) Prior to Competition – Practice speaking on different random topics – have a look at the selection of potential topics that are listed on the rules (NFYFC Finals will list topics) Do some research if you don’t know anything on a topic that might come up The CompetitionYou are a member of a team for the evening to take part in speaking on four topics each It is important to have done some research prior to the competition and practice speaking on a topic at length without repetition or hesitationAllow as much of your personality to show through as possible – there are bonus points for a witty interjection or witty challengeWhen you challenge during the Competition ensure that you make a loud noise and then wait for the Chair to ask you for your challenge. (If you don’t wait to be asked and give a challenge – the chair might not agree that you were the first to challenge and you might give someone else the correct challenge)Ensure when you give your challenge – even if you aren’t sure you are correct be firm and confident and where you can give an example. This may be enough to then prove to the Chair that your challenge was correct if the Chair is unsureEnsure you speak clearly and not too slowly but also not too fast – as nice steady paceYou only score if you are either speaking at the end of the minute or if you challenge correctly or make a witty interjection, so it’s important that you Challenge and not let topics pass you byNote: Listen to Radio 4 ‘Just a Minute’ for the competition to get a good idea of the format Beef Stock Judging18 & Under and 26 & UnderR U L E SCompetition AimTo provide members with the opportunity to put their training to the test by judging high quality livestock and carcases and presenting their findings to industry experts. Learning outcomesJudging skills including: observation, understanding of the make-up of the animal, market demands. Communication skills, presentation skills and personal development skills.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at entries per Club.ELIGIBILITYCompetitors must be 18 years of age or under or 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURECompetitors will judge two groups of live cattle.Place a group of four cattle in order of merit and estimate their classification according to the Meat & Livestock Commission Services Limited (MLCSL) Carcase Classification Scheme.Place a group of four cattle in order of merit and give reasons for those placingsThe animals will be designated A, B, X, Y Competitors may handle the cattle but only in such a way that they do not cause bruising. Excessive handling after a caution from the stewards will result in disqualification.Judging in both rings will operate simultaneously.TIMING Ten minutes judging - handling allowed (in groups)At least Five minutes preparing reasons before being called to the judgeReasonsUp to two minutes will be allowed for each competitor to give his or her reasons to the Judge. Two marks will be deducted for each fifteen seconds (or part thereof) that a competitor goes over the allotted two minutes. The marks will be deducted from the competitor’s total.SCALE OF MARKSPlacings:(on 2 rings = 2 x 50)100Correct estimated MLCSL Classification 50Reasons:(on 1 ring) Accuracy of observations 25Comparison 15Style (including presentation of competitor) 10TOTAL:200NOTESDuring the competition, competitors may not have with them any papers or literature other than the placing cards provided.When stating reasons, competitors may use only the NOTES SECTION on the official cards provided. These notes are intended for reference only and the competitors who read their notes verbatim to the Judges will be penalised.During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of petitors must provide themselves with white coats, which must be worn during the period of the competition.Lamb Live & Carcase Judging18 & Under and 26 & UnderR U L E SCompetition AimTo provide members with the opportunity to put their training to the test by judging high quality livestock and carcases and presenting their findings to industry experts. Learning outcomesJudging skills including: observation, understanding of the make-up of the animal, market demands. Communication skills, presentation skills and personal development skills.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at entries per Club.ELIGIBILITYCompetitors must be 18 years of age or under or 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURE The Live and Carcase Judging will be judged separately. Competitors can either compete in Part 1 or Part 2 separately or both parts of the competition. Part 1 – LivePlace a group of four lambs in order of meritPlace a group of four lambs in order of merit and give reasons for those placingsPart 2 – CarcasePlace a group of four lamb carcases in order of merit and classify them according to the Meat & Livestock commission Carcase Classification SchemePlace a group of four lamb carcases in order of merit and give reasons for those placingThe live animals and carcases will be designated A, B, X, petitors may handle the live lambs but only in such a way that they do not cause bruising. Excessive handling after a caution from the stewards will result in disqualification.Handling of the carcases is not allowed.Judging in both rings will operate simultaneously.In the carcase judging section, competitors may arrive at their placings by using the following scale of marks as an aid: Conformation Legs, short-boned and well filled30Loin width & fullness inc. eye muscle size30Colour of lean, not too dark and texture fine-grained5FatDepth of fat over legs and loin – correct proportions20Depth of fat on breasts in correct proportion10Ribs, light with high lean to fat ratio 5100TIMING Live AssessmentTen minutes judging - handling allowed (in groups)At least Five minutes – preparing reasons, before being called at random to the judgeCarcase Judging & ClassificationTen minutes judgingAt least Five minutes – preparing reasons, before being called at random to the judgeReasonsUp to two minutes will be allowed for each competitor to give his or her reasons to the Judge in both the live and carcase sections. Two marks will be deducted for each fifteen seconds (or part thereof) that a competitor goes over the allotted two minutes. The marks will be deducted from the competitor’s total.SCALE OF MARKSLive Animals:Placings:(on 2 rings = 2 x 50)100Reasons:(on 1 ring) Accuracy of observations 25Comparison 15Style (including presentation of competitor) 10LIVE TOTAL:150Carcases:Placing: (on 2 rings = 2 x 50)100Correct MLCSL Classification50Reasons:(on 1 ring)Accuracy of observations25Comparison15Style (including presentation of competitor)10CARCASE TOTAL:200NOTESDuring the competition, competitors may not have with them any papers or literature other than the placing cards provided.When stating reasons, competitors may use only the NOTES SECTION on the official cards provided. These notes are intended for reference only and the competitors who read their notes verbatim to the Judges will be penalised.During the period of the competition, competitors must not communicate directly or indirectly with any person other than Judges and Stewards under penalty of petitors must provide themselves with white coats, which must be worn during the period of the competition.Situations Vacant16 – 21 years R U L E SCompetition AimTo encourage YFC members to prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Covering Letter for their chosen job advert. Prepare and take part in a competency based interview. Learning outcomesCommunication, planning, presentation, research, application skills and interview technique.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at may enter one team.ELIGIBILITYCompetitors must be between the ages of 16 years of age and 21 years of age on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to the CFYFC. This means competitors have attained their 16th birthday on the 1st September 2018 and may be 22 on the day of the petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREThe Competitor will be required to choose their own job advertisement to apply for, which is relevant to them. The advert must have been advertised within the last 12 months prior to the competition date. All Applicants must submit the original job advertisement with a reference as to where and when the advert was published together with a CV and covering letter. The CV must not be more than 2 sides of A4 paper.The Covering Letter must not be more than 1 side of A4 paperApplications must be submitted to CFYFC County Office no later than 12th November.The Competitor will then be requested to attend an interview which will consist of specific questioning about the job being applied for and relevant requirements relating to the advertisement. Questions will also focus on life experiences and will be structured around the form “Tell me about a time when you .....“ (E.g: “Tell me about a time when you had to meet a deadline). Applicants should consider the Situation (What was happening), Task (What was required), Action (What did YOU do) and the Result (What was the outcome) when answering. SCALE OF MARKSCV50Covering Letter50Interview100Knowledge of the Industry/OrganisationAbility to answer questions conciselyOverall Impression / Appearance / PresentationTotal marks 200Brainstrust21 & UnderR U L E SCompetition AimTeam, public speaking competition. To encourage members aged 21 and under to actively discuss chosen topics on rural affairs and general knowledge, answer questions on that topic and summarise accordingly.Learning OutcomesPublic speaking skills; effective listening, confidence and communication skills including relevance, range of discussion.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at these rules to be read in conjunction with the ‘How to’ Guide available from NFYFC.REPRESENTATIONClubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY A team shall consist of four (4) members, each of whom must be 21 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREThe team shall consist of a Chairman and a panel of three members. Draw for order of appearance will be made prior to the day. All competitors must be present 20 minutes before going onto the platform; the Chairman will be given a choice of sealed envelopes. One will be chosen which will contain six question topics, three of a general knowledge and three on rural affairs, from which he/she will select three for discussion by the team. One question must be selected from each section plus one other. The Chairman will have no prior communication with the team about the questions he/she has selected to be discussed. No written communication on the topics to be discussed may be given to the Panel or any use of a mobile phone at any time. The penalty will be automatic disqualification.The Chairman will be responsible for introducing the panel to the audience, putting each question to the panel, summarising their answers, concluding the meeting, timing, control of the panel and coverage of each question.The competition should be treated as a formal petitors may make their own notes FOR REFERENCE on the platform, but excessive and obvious use of notes will be penalised. No other reference books or papers may be used while on the platform.TIMINGTwenty (20) minutes will be allowed for each team from the commencement of the Chairman’s introduction and the teams will be expected to keep to the timing stated.Time penalties: Time deductions are one mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over the allotted time.SCALE OF MARKSChairmanOpening introduction & handling questions10Handling of panel including timing15Summing-up of discussions10Closure of Meeting5Ability and style1050PanelQuality, relevance & range of discussion20Each question: Co-operation and team work15 35 x 3105PanelGeneral deportment and style15OverallAudibility10Overall impression of team2045TOTAL200The judges will have before them a duplicate copy of the question topics from which the selection was made for the team that is competing.“How to” Guide – BrainstrustThe Panel made up 4 team members – (advisable that the Chair does not sit amongst the panellists)FormatTimingChairPanel Member1Panel Member2Panel Member3StartWelcome & introduction of Panellists (approx. 2 minutes)02:00Introduce First Question to the panel, repeat the Question & invite Panel Member 1 to comment 02:10Thanks Chair & responds to Question 1(approx. 30 seconds)02:40Chair thanks Panel Member 1 for contribution & asks Panel Member 2 the same Question02:50Thanks Chair & responds to Question 1(approx. 30 seconds)03:20Chair thanks Panel Member 2 for contribution & asks Panel Member 3 the same Question03:30Thanks Chair & responds to Question 1(approx. 30 seconds)04:00Chair thanks Panel Member 3 for contribution & then on the same question will ask further secondary questions to different panel members to keep the flow of the question alive and ensure the panel debate the Question(approx. 2 minutes)*might be asked a secondary question to answer – important that all panellists don’t agree best when 2 agree and 1 disagrees06:00Chair calls Question 1 to a close – thanks each panellist for their contribution & summarises by drawing a conclusion (approx. 1 minute)07:00Introduce Second Question to the panel, repeat the Question & invite Panel Member 2 to comment – repeat Q1 format*3rd to comment*1st to comment*2nd to comment09:00Chair thanks Panel Member 1 for contribution & then on the same question will ask further secondary questions to different panel members to keep the flow of the question alive and ensure the panel debate the Question(approx. 2 minutes)*might be asked a secondary question to answer – important that all panellists don’t agree best when 2 agree and 1 disagrees11:00Chair calls Question 2 to a close – thanks each panellist for their contribution & summarises by drawing a conclusion (approx. 1 minute)12:00Introduce Third Question to the panel, repeat the Question & invite Panel Member 3 to comment – repeat Q format as before*2nd to comment*3rd to comment*1st to comment14:00Chair thanks Panel Member 2 for contribution & then on the same question will ask further secondary questions to different panel members to keep the flow of the question alive and ensure the panel debate the Question(approx. 2 minutes)*might be asked a secondary question to answer – important that all panellists don’t agree best when 2 agree and 1 disagrees16:00Chair calls Question 3 to a close – thanks each panellist for their contribution & summarises by drawing a conclusion (approx. 1 minute)17:00Chair’s Final remarks with summary, thank all panellists & bring the meeting to a close(approx. 2 minutes)19:00END *Maximum of 20 minutes – the above timings are a guide - time penalties apply if you go over timeRole descriptionsChair:The Chair ensures the meeting flows and are responsible to keep to time. (No individual time penalties but if the team go over 20 minutes in total then time penalties will apply)Prior to Competition – Ensure that you keep abreast of Rural and General Affairs in the news 20 minutes before the competition you will pick an envelope and be asked to choose the three questions you will ask the panellists during the competition. When picking your questions think carefully about your team members (panellists) and their strengths and weaknesses as the questions could be key to how well you score on each debateYou will be kept separate from your team. Use this time to plan some potential secondary questions for each main question. This will help you to keep the debate flowing well if the panel give short answers during the competitionThe CompetitionYou will have an air of authority – but keep the panel and audience relaxed, remaining in control and attentive throughoutIn your introduction you have approx. 2 minutes to set the scene for the audience – the event they are attending and why, briefly introduce yourself and the Panel Members in the order they are sat and make them feel welcomeIntroduce the questions to the panel, always repeating the question to give the panel time to think before requesting an answer from each member in turnKeep the flow of the questions moving – ensure you have secondary questions ready to ask to ensure the debate on each question is healthy. Can interact with panel members but must not put own views across for any questionAt the end of time for each question bring the question to a close by summarising the key points from each panel member, don’t be afraid to interrupt the panel if deep in discussion as timing is key to this competition and the questions should be debated for a similar length At the end of all three questions summarise all three for the panel. Thank each panel member for their contribution add your final comments and formally close the meetingThe Panellists:(The three Panellists have no individual timings and all contribute to the overall timing of the meeting) Prior to Competition – Ensure that you keep abreast of Rural and General Affairs in the news The CompetitionYou are a panel member for the evening to take part in debating some points (questions) that are asked to you by the Chair It is important to have done some research prior to the competition as the questions asked will be topical and relevant – either rural affairs or general current affairsAllow as much of your personality to show through as possibleGive ideas, opinions and views and take a stance on the question – either agree with the point or disagree with the point, but in both cases ensure you have reasons whyEnsure that at least one panel member disagrees with the point each time as this will create debate between those who have differing opinions (this is where you can score well). This can mean that you will have to put forward a view on a point that is the opposite view to your personal opinion Where possible link your response to relevant other news that you know, personal stories or possible examplesRemember to listen to your Chair – if you are in the throes of a heated debate the Chair may need to stop you mid flow to ensure you keep to time, listen to them and stop as it may cost you if you don’tNote: if you have never seen anything like this before a good example of a strong Chair and Panellist initial thoughts to questions, watch Question Time BBC1 10.45pm on a Thursday. (Not always the best example of how panellists should act during debates though)Junior Member of the Year17 years & underR U L E SCompetition AimTo encourage junior YFC members to record and evaluate their YFC, educational and community contributions and achievements over the past year via a Curriculum Vitae, Presentation and Interview.Learning outcomesReflection, Self Evaluation, Communication, Presentation and Interview skillsREMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at finalists in the Junior Member of the Year competition are automatically offered a place on the NFYFC Youth Forum group. The group is one of the five steering groups of NFYFC and all its members are aged under 21. The Youth Forum works to improve the YFC membership for younger members by ensuring the voices and opinions of those members are heard and acted upon at a National level.REPRESENTATIONClubs may enter one competitor.ELIGIBILITY The competitor must be 17 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREPART 1 – SYNOPSIS FORM 14 DAYS prior to the competition, competitors will be required to submit to the county office, a completed synopsis form (enclosed) to be no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing their YFC activities. (Special emphasis should be placed on their involvement at Club level).PART 2 – PRESENTATION & FORMAL INTERVIEWThe Competitor is requested to prepare a presentation using Microsoft power point software to include the competitors experiences gained at YFC Club, County and including activities outside of YFC.The presentation should be based on experiences gained in the 12 months before the competition final. This presentation is to compliment your Synopsis FormTiming – no less than 3 and no more than 10 minutes.The presentation will be made to the judges.On completion of the presentation judges will ask questions on the Synopsis Form, on the competitor’s knowledge of YFC and/or current issues or news relating to young people.A laptop will be provided. SCALE OF MARKS Synopsis Form 30Presentation to judges (activities inside & outside YFC)30Formal Interview 30Appearance10TOTAL MARKS100 Penalties: Time deductions are one mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over or under the allocated time of the presentation. The judges may also deduct marks if the timings are below half of what is expected.Trethorne EveningTEN PIN BOWLINGELIGIBILITYEach club may enter ONE team of FOUR members, consisting of TWO males and TWO females, TWO of whom must be 26 years of age or under and TWO 21 years of age or under on 1st September petitors will be required to show their membership cards.PROCEDUREEach member of the team shall play a game and each member will be totalled together. The team with the highest score will be the winner.The judges’ decision is final.POOLELIGIBILITYEach Club may enter ONE team consisting of ONE MALE and ONE FEMALE who will play as a team and must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018. Competitors will be required to show their membership cards.PROCEDUREThe game will be played in teams and will adhere to the World Eight Ball Federation Rules. HOWEVER ‘Section I’ regarding time limits will not be observed.DODGEMS DRIVING TESTELIGIBILITYEach club may enter ONE team consisting of ONE male member and ONE female member both of whom must be aged 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018. Competitors will be required to show their membership cards.PROCEDUREEach team member will be asked to navigate a course driving a dodgem; marks will be deducted for touching cones.TIMINGEach team will have a maximum of 5 minutes for BOTH members to navigate the course.WRITTEN PUB QUIZELIGIBILITYEach club may enter ONE team of FOUR members, ALL of whom must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September petitors will be required to show their membership cards.PROCEDURESix rounds of ten questions will be asked, to which teams will be required to submit written answers. Among the rounds will be general knowledge, current affairs, agriculture, domestic science, bits and pieces.CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR(26 Years & under)ELIGIBILITYThe competitor must be 26 years or under on 1st September 2018. All clubs are to nominate one member who has excelled in club over the last 12 months. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-petitors will only be judged on what they have achieved at CLUB level.PROCEDUREPART 1Two weeks prior to the competition, competitors will be required to complete a summary form that will be sent out, outlining details of their YFC Club activities and achievements. To be submitted to county office by 11/01/19. PART 2Competitors will be required to attend the Trethorne Competitions Evening, on 26/01/19, where they will have a ten minute talk with the Judges at a time sent out to them beforehand. Competitors should be dressed smart/casual. OBJECTIVESThe objective of the competition is to select a member of your Club who has shown that they are involved and enthusiastic about all aspects of Club life. Judges will be looking for:Involvement at Club level for period of membershipSpecific involvement in activities at club level in the previous 12 months (conservation, competitions, recruitment, programming, charity, sport, Club officer)General commitment to YFC - awareness of fellow members’ interests in YFC and objective view of the future of the organisation and their Club.SCALE OF MARKSSummary Form 20Ability to Answer Questions20YFC Knowledge20YFC experience20(Judges will place emphasis on Experience at Club level only)Appearance & enthusiasm 20TOTAL100Performing Arts CompetitionEntertainments – Cabaret26 & UnderR U L E SCompetition AimsTo encourage YFC members aged 26 &under to learn new performance techniques, develop musical and acting skills to a good standard in amateur dramatics. Learning OutcomesTeamwork, commitment, acting, drama, dance, singing, theatrical, writing, interpretation, choreography, communication skills, expression and confidence. REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at entries per Club.ELIGIBILITYAll competitors must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to the petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURE An Entertainment may include straight singing, singing with movement, dancing of any kind, drama, sketches, humour - either visual or spoken (though anything of a dubious nature would be penalised) - magic or conjuring, instrumental performances, mime etc. - the list is endless. But, like making a cake, the ingredients must be weighed and balanced, mixed and blended to make the whole performance.A play is not to be included in Entertainments. (A play can be defined as following a story from beginning to end).Teams are encouraged to include the theme “Cornwall” to their act so as to fit with the county team idea, but this is not essential. However, please be aware any act may be modified if selected for the county team. TIMING Performance time shall not be more than FOUR minutes but this does not include the setting and clearing of the stage. There is no minimum performance time.PENALTIESIf the total performing time exceeds FOUR minutes, teams will have marks deducted of 1 mark for each 30 seconds (or part thereof). SCALE OF MARKING: Effectiveness & appropriate use of stage15Content, originality & impact25Entertainment value & quality25Costume & Presentation20Overall Performance15Total100CONTENT/MATERIAL (TASTE/DECENCY)Members are reminded that in taking part in the Performing Arts competitions, material of a questionable nature will be penalised. Members are asked to bear in mind that they are performing to a family audience.Producers/writers must carefully consider how taste, sexual matters, violence and strong language is dealt with. Every audience includes people of different ages (including young children), cultures, religions and sensibilities. Audience sensibilities and standards do vary widely and producers/writers should be very mindful of this at all times.BACKSTAGE A maximum of six helpers who need not be of membership age but must still hold current associate membership cards will be allowed. There is no restriction to the number of helpers who are of membership age. All helpers who are visible on stage must be YFC members under the age of 26. To note: If using a prompt they must be of membership age.Producer Each production must have one appointed; there are no restrictions of membership which applies to this position. i.e. they do not require a membership card.Team liaison person Each production must have one appointed; as a member of the cast, this person will make decisions on behalf of the team. Live musical accompaniment MUST be performed by an in age YFC member(s) with valid membership card (not Associate Member) and can be sited on or off stage. Taped sound effects/music is permitted. (CFYFC cannot be held responsible for the efficiency or quality of any sound system in any hall used).RISK ASSESSMENTAll productions MUST, as part of the competition, submit 14 days in advance a detailed Risk Assessment of the production that covers all activities both on and off the stage. Teams entered are responsible for producing a Risk Assessment that is adequate and suitable for all activities within the production.There are no marks awarded for the Risk Assessment but if it is not forthcoming by the deadline of 14 days before the competition, the Club / act will not be permitted to perform. The stage and theatre manager(s) hold the right, under these rules, to refuse an activity that does not meet current safety standards. The stage manager and theatre staff have full authority to stop a production that is not safe.All teams must abide by the Health & Safety and fire safety Regulations of the theatre. All stage scenery must be fireproofed. Copies of the any theatre regulations will be sent to teams. Note this information should be recorded in the Risk Assessments.USE OF THEATRE Where published works are used within the production, the team must provide original copies of the script and the adapted script for use by the judges at all stages of the competition. If providing published scripts, do not photocopy scripts, (original copies only) unless written authorisation has been obtained from the publisher and a copy of the authorisation accompanies photocopies. Similar letters of permission should be obtained for any cuts made in a script, or for the performance of extracts from full-length plays, which are still under Copyright Protection.Teams will be requested to send in 3 copies of the script/resume/plot (photocopies are NOT allowed). If any amendments/ cuts have been made to the original, these must be highlighted with both the original wording and the new amendments. To photocopy or reproduce copyright material by any means is to break the Law of Copyright and be liable to prosecution.It is the responsibility of the team to ensure the correct Royalties are paid for each performance.Where appropriate, Clubs must pay Royalties to publishers – A PRS form is available on the NFYFC website on the competitions resource page. This should be completed and returned to CFYFC prior to the event. Details of the theatre chosen for both the Regional and Final Competitions will be forwarded to all teams taking part Visual effects, electrical appliances, etc., belonging to competing teams must not interfere with the theatre lighting and must be in accordance with the safety regulations pertaining to that theatre. CFYFC and the Theatre Management will not be responsible for providing any equipment or material that is not available in the theatre and included on the list of available equipment (available from county office).Any performances at height or deemed to be high risk (i.e. use of silks or wires to suspend the performer ) must be notified to CFYFC in writing before the competition. The performances will then be agreed to and signed off by our insurance company and also host theatres if applicable. If pyrotechnics are to be used in the performance CFYFC must be notified beforehand and competence in using pyrotechnics must be proven by the competitors, likewise use of smoke machines must be notified to CFYFC before the petitors to note that under no circumstances must live animals be used at any round of the competition. Due to animal welfare and insurance purposes.Visual effects, electrical appliances, etc., belonging to competing teams must not interfere with the theatre lighting and must be in accordance with the safety regulations pertaining to that theatre. NFYFC and the theatre Management will not be responsible for providing any equipment or material that is not available in the theatre and included on the list of available equipment (available from county office). Any additional equipment required must be arranged with the theatre via CFYFC and may incur additional costs to the team. Teams must supply a single A4 sheet with title of production and cast list no later than 14 days before the competition.No filming or photography will be permitted.Show Choir Competition26 & UnderR U L E SCOMPETITION AIMTo learn new performance techniques, develop musical skills and experience of singing to a large audience. LEARNING OUTCOMES Composition, singing, performing, confidence, expression, decision-making and teamwork.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at Clubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY The minimum number of singers is eight (8) and the maximum is twenty (20), all of whom must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to the petitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.Choirmaster. If the teams so wish to have a conductor they must be within membership age (must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to the CFYFC). The conductor would be in addition to the singers.Musical accompaniment. A maximum of one (1) member within membership age and holding a current membership card may be appointed to provide live musical accompaniment. This is in addition to the singers. Additional percussion instruments may be added by singers if wished.PROCEDURE The programmeA maximum of ten (10) minutes will be allotted for each group’s performance. This includes time for the conductor or nominated person to make a short introduction to the choir and music to be sung and any applause from the audience. Introduction to both pieces should be made at the beginning of the performance.Once the Choir is on stage, timing will start from the moment the first sound is made until the moment the last sound is finished. The programme should include a semi-directed piece and an own-choice piece.E.g.: The programme will consist of two pieces as detailed below. These MUST be accompanied and the quality of the accompaniment will only be considered in terms of the overall performance.Musical accompaniment, where required, may be provided by one musical instrument (e.g. piano or guitar) or by pre-recorded backing track. See below for eligibility of accompanist. The accompaniment must be purely instrumental and must not contain any vocals. Pre-recorded accompaniment must be submitted to the county office on CD no later than fourteen (14) days before the day of the competition.Piece 1 - Semi-directed piece: Semi-directed piece to be chosen from the Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom from 1st January 2018 to 1st January 2019. This can include a medley of hits from the stated time period. Piece 2 – Own choice: Own choice, to contrast with Piece 1Any published arrangement will require a Performing Rights (PRS) Society for Music Form to be completed. Where published and available, choirs must provide original copies of their music for use by the judges at all stages of the competition. The competitors will be advised on the quantities required (if necessary). If not published and available, a short written description of the arrangement and a summary of how it was created must be provided. If providing music, do not present photocopied music unless written authorisation has been obtained from the publisher and can be produced if required.Please ensure, especially if making your own arrangements, that your choice does not contravene copyright laws: as a general rule, music where the last surviving composer/arranger/editor/librettist died more than 70 years ago is in the public domain, otherwise it is still in copyright – however, there are exceptions.Choirs should consider the following:Choirs should think carefully about the quality and range of the music and its suitability for young developing voices e.g. extremes of range can lead to forcing the vocal chords for volume. It is important that the pieces chosen are well suited to the voices, both in terms of the technical requirements, range, words and pitch.Choosing repertory is regarded by most conductors as the hardest and most important decision of all. If a conductor is in any doubt about the suitability of a piece under consideration, we recommend that they seek advice from experienced choir directors working with young people: try the local secondary school or sixth-form College. Organisations such as "Sing for Pleasure" may be able to help members keen on choral directing, one-off singing days or workshops may be worth investigating at Contrasting WorksThe own-choice work should show a clear contrast to Piece 1 in mood, style, period or a combination of these and other elements. The aim is to showcase your choir’s abilities to the full. Suggestions for finding arrangements: local music shops or ; . Physical Movement / ChoreographyThis is a choral competition, which will be judged on the criteria listed below. If a choir decides to use movement it should in no way undermine the quality of the choir’s singing. It should be visually tasteful and appropriate. Although choreography is not one of the listed criteria, movements which enhance the overall impression will be credited. Movement that undermines the quality of choral singing, however, will result in the loss of marks. Movement within the performance must not include lifts; all competitors must ensure both of their feet stay on the floor at all times.Choirs will be allocated a technical rehearsal time to include a sound check prior to the competition. Teams will be advised on this timetable prior to the event.Teams will be required to send a copy of any pre-recorded accompanying music on CD to county office fourteen days before the competition. Choirs may bring amplifiers for instruments but should note that sound checks may not be possible. Choirs must provide a PAT certificate for any electrical instruments or anisers will advise ahead of the day of the competition of the amplifiers/AV equipment being provided for pre-recorded music.A keyboard/piano availability should be checked with county office / The Regal Theatre.SCALE OF MARKS & PENALTIES Choice of Programme (to include contrast and difficulty level) E.g.: two genuinely contrasting pieces should score higher than two similar in style; extra points for any particularly well-thought-out contrasting pairs of pieces… four parts harder than two, independent rhythms harder than all voices singing the same rhythms at the same time; accompaniment playing the same notes as the singers makes it easier.20Accuracy and Intonation (correct notes and how well in tune. Pitch accuracy and consistent to tuning)E.g.: Do the voices blend well? Is the tone quality too harsh, too soft, uneven? Does it suit the song?)20Quality and Balance (blend and sound of voices, unified ensemble) E.g.: Are the harmony, melody and rhythm parts balanced? Do they sound like a unified ensemble? Are voices balanced across parts and within parts?20Interpretation (how effectively the meaning of the song is conveyed) E.g.: dynamics (volume levels are they appropriate and well executed?), tempo, clarity of words, emotion. Does performance work in a live or capella format?20Overall Ensemble & Presentation (Do they appear as a group?)E.g.: How well together and “polished” in singing; credit for effective costume & choreography etc. where appropriate, although no penalties for not including these; slickness of overall performance. Eye contact with the audience, engaging with the audience.20Appropriateness and Creativity of Movement (Movement or lack there-of appropriate to the overall perceived aims of the group and maintained effectively throughout the performance)E.g.: Does the movement suit the song? Does it enhance the music or interfere with it? Do they stand out from the crowd? Is creative energy evident?Competitors to note: Movement within the performance must not include lifts; all competitors must ensure both of their feet stay on the floor at all times.20Total120Penalties - time deductions are one mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over the allocated time. The judges may also deduct marks if the timings are below half of what is expected. Ballroom Dancing(26 & Under)R U L E SCompetition AimTo provide YFC Members with the opportunity to put their training to the test and demonstrate their ballroom dancing skills in a competition environment. Members are provided with constructive feedback and advice from the industry experts for their future development.Learning Outcomes Choreography and composition, musicality, characterisation, movement, performing, confidence, decision-making, teamwork and personal development skills.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at Clubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY The team may consist of between 6 and 10 members, all of whom must be 26 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. The team must consist of a minimum of 2 members of the opposite gender. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURE The Team are to perform a Show Dance to open a show (like Strictly Come Dancing). The routine is to be between 3-5 minutes long and must contain four different dance genres.The Team must perform two genres from Ballroom, and two genres from Latin. The performance may have other genres involved in order to assist with the flow/sequencing of the performance. The performance is a ‘showdance’ so will have a specific ending. For this reason there will be no additional time for a Bow/Curtsey at the end of the performance.Props may be used, but the teams must provide them on the day – unless otherwise petitors to note that if including lifts in their routine they must be no more than 1? persons high (a member sitting on another members shoulders = 1? members high). Music to be submitted to CFYFC on CD format by 20.01.19.Teams will need to submit A Performing Rights (PRS) Society for Music Form if using Copyright material.All music must be, at every round, a Radio Edit – i.e. suitable and passed for radio broadcast to family (pre watershed) audiences.The Genres the team may choose from are:Ballroom (2)Latin (2)WaltzCha Cha ChaFoxtrotSambaTangoRumbaViennese WaltzPaso DobleQuickstepJiveSCALE OF MARKS Posture20Timing30Musicality & Expression20Line20Footwork20Overall Presentation 30Synchronisation20TechniqueHold10Rise & Fall10Hip Action10Leg Action10 Total200 Senior Member of the Year(18 years & over)R U L E Sright151130Competition AimsTo encourage YFC members to share their experiences as a Young Farmer, reflect and evaluate their contributions and achievements in YFC and the wider community through an application and interview process.00Competition AimsTo encourage YFC members to share their experiences as a Young Farmer, reflect and evaluate their contributions and achievements in YFC and the wider community through an application and interview process.right113030Learning OutcomesCommunication skills, presentation skills and personal development skills00Learning OutcomesCommunication skills, presentation skills and personal development skillsREMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at Clubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITYThe competitor must be 18 years or over and 26 years or under on 1st September 2018 and a full member of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREPART 1: 14 DAYS prior to the competition, competitors will be required to submit to the county office, a completed synopsis form (enclosed) to be no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing their YFC activities. Special emphasis should be placed on their involvement at Club level.PART 2: Competitors will be interviewed by a panel of Judges, in an informal atmosphere at the Cabaret Final. PART 3: Competitors will be required to attend the Cabaret Final during which they will be asked two questions on stage, one previously asked in the informal interview and another based on the competitor’s contribution to the YFC movement. PART 4: Results and Presentation of Awards will be made on the same day. OBJECTIVES The objective of the competition is to select a member who has shown that they are involved in all aspects of the YFC Movement. Judges will be looking for:Involvement at Club level for period of membershipOverall YFC involvement (i.e. Club, County, Area or National)Specific involvement in activities in the previous 12 months (conservation, competitions, recruitment, programming, charity, sport, club officer)General commitment to YFC - awareness of other members’ interests in YFC and objective view of the future of the organisationKnowledge of the YFC movement at Club, County, Area and National levels and to share that knowledge over the 12 month period following the finalSCALE OF MARKS – Total 100 marks from Informal Interview and Stage InterviewJunior Reading(14 & under)R U L E SCompetition AimTo encourage members aged 10-14 to demonstrate their presentation and communication skills by working as a team to read selected passages to an audienceLearning OutcomesReading and communication skills including expression, diction, clarity and sense, teamwork and presentation.REMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at Clubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITY A team shall consist of three (3) members, each of whom must be 14 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDURE The team of three members will be required to read aloud a passage selected and provided by the Judge, in English and in front of an audience. The title of the book (including ISBN number) to be used will be notified to each team three weeks prior to the day of the competition.The passages to be read will be given to finalists by the Chief Steward on the day of the competition.A draw will be made for the order of appearance prior to the competition.All teams will be held in the preparation room until it is their turn to compete to avoid an unfair advantage as all teams are reading the same text. Therefore competitors and their trainer will not be allowed into the room where the competition is taking place before petitors have the choice to read from the book or from the card provided or from an electronic device such as a Kindle supplied by the competitor.The Chairmen to introduce the team and give a brief background about the book. Each member of the team (including the Chairman) will be required to read a different passage from the book, but each team will read the same set of passages as the other teams. Teams will be given 30 minutes before they compete to read through the passages with their trainer in the preparation room. Members may read through their given passages in the preparation room.Books are allowed in the preparation room beforehand.One trainer per team is allowed into the preparation room.TIMINGChairman (opening)2 minutesPenalties: Time deductions are one mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over the allocated time.Members reading will not have an allocated time. SCALE OF MARKSChairman – Introduction1515READING OF PASSAGETeamwork/Overall Presentation/Appearance1515READER 1:Diction10Clarity10Sense & Expression (dramatic meaning) 1030READER 2:Diction10Clarity10Sense & Expression (dramatic meaning) 1030READER 3:Diction10Clarity10Sense & Expression (dramatic meaning) 1030Total marks120Junior Public Speaking(16 & under)R U L E SCOMPETITION AIMTo encourage members aged 10-16 to think clearly, speak persuasively and listen to the opinions of others critically and constructively. (Taken from the English Speaking Union)LEARNING OUTCOMEPublic speaking skills; effective listening, knowledge of subject, confidence and communication skillsREMINDER: Read in conjunction with NFYFC General Rules. Further information can be found at these rules to be read in conjunction with the ‘How to’ Guide – available from NFYFC.REPRESENTATIONClubs may enter one team.ELIGIBILITYA team shall consist of three (3) members, each of whom must be 16 years of age or under on 1st September 2018 and full members of a Club affiliated to CFYFC. Competitors are required in person to produce on the day of the competition their current and signed Membership Card, with suitable photograph, or a fine of ?10 will be imposed for non-production.PROCEDUREThe team shall consist of a Chairman, Speaker and Proposer of the Vote of Thanks. Competitors before and after competing may be admitted to the Competition Room.The procedure will follow that of a normal meeting.Fifteen minutes (15) before his or her team is due to compete; the Chairmen will be introduced to the speaker.The Speaker will provide written notes giving the subject chosen and personal background (e.g. school, special interests, YFC membership, Club Offices held, activities within the Club, etc.). These notes to be written on the card provided and handed to the Chief Steward at the beginning of the competition and will be available for the Chairman and Judges. To note that Power Point may be used as a visual aid for the Speaker but they are not to be used for the whole speech and can only be used to enhance the speech. I.e. this is NOT a business presentation competition.The Speaker, who will be the guest of another team, will choose his/her own subject. The Speaker will then answer a question put by the Proposer of Vote of thanks and then a question from the judging panel. There is to be no questions asked from the floor/audience. A total of two questions will be asked.The chairman will invite the judges to put one question to the speaker who will then respond.The Proposer will be seated in the body of the hall. He/she will take up some point in the Speaker’s address, comment, agree or disagree and ask one pertinent question on the subject matter of the address. He/she will give the Vote of Thanks to the Speaker after all questions have been dealt with.No communication, written or verbal between any of the team members, or the audience, will be permitted, and to do so will result in immediate petitors may take notes FOR REFERENCE on to the platform as long as these notes are written on POSTCARDS. However, excessive and obvious use of notes will be penalised. No other reference books or papers may be used by teams while on the platform, except for visual aids intended to add to the understanding of the subject by the audience.NFYFC is an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports the participation of all our members. If you require any additional support or resources to participate effectively in any element of this competition please contact the competitions department two weeks prior to the competition final to allow us to work with you so that specific arrangements can be made.TIMINGChairman (opening)2 minutesSpeaker6 minutesProposer of Vote of Thanks (question)no time limitProposer of Vote of Thanks (thanks)1 minute and 30 secondsPenalties: Time deductions are one mark for each half-minute (or part thereof) over the allocated time by any member of the team. The judges may also deduct marks if the timings are below half of what is expected. SEATINGStewards are to make sure that competitors are seated as a team and in a designated area, separate from parents and supporters, throughout the competition. SCALE OF MARKSSpeakerPresentation of speech and ability to speak20Content of speech and knowledge of subject20Answer to questions1050Chairman30Proposer of Vote of Thanks20TEAM TOTAL100“How to” Guide – Public SpeakingThe Team – Note different shapes/colours for different team membersThe Chair and Speaker to sit at the Table at the front of the room and the Proposer to the Vote of Thanks sits in the body of the hall (normally in the front row) FormatTimingChairSpeakerProposer to the Vote of ThanksStartWelcome & introduction of Speaker (2 minutes)02:00Speaks on a topic(6 Minutes)08:00Thanks Speaker & explains procedure for questionsIntroduces Proposer(approx. 1 minute)09:00Summarises Speakers Speech with comments & asks a Question to the speaker(approx. 2 minutes)11:00Repeats question (approx. 30 seconds)11:30Speaker answers Question(approx. 1 min)12:30Asks for further questions takes a question from the judges(approx. 1 min)13:30Repeats Judges question(approx. 30 sec)14:00Speaker answers Question(approx. 1 min)15:00Introduces the vote of thanks(approx. 30 seconds) 15:30Delivers vote of thanks to the speaker(1 minute 30 seconds)16:30Chair concludes(approx. 30 seconds)17:00ENDRole descriptionsChairman:The Chairman – set the scene and ensures it all runs smoothly.(Time penalty if Chair goes over 2 minutes in Opening speech, rest of Chair duties not timed.)You will to have an air of authority – but keep the panel and audience relaxed, remaining in control and attentive throughoutIn your introduction you have 2 minutes to set the scene for the audience – the event they are attendingBriefly introduce yourself the proposer of the vote of thanks and the main speakerWork out a skeleton introduction for your Speaker – make them sound as interesting as possibleDuring the competition introduce each speaker in turn, thanking them with a brief comment when they finishChair Concludes - add your final comments and close the meeting.The Speaker:The Speaker has 6 minutes to talk on any topic – it’s their choice!(Time penalty if speaker goes over time) You are to give a speech about on a topic of your choice Keep the wording of your speech simple and natural as if in conversationAllow as much of your personality to show as possible – give ideas, opinions and viewsThe speech should be a mixture of humour and fact where possible End your speech by thanking the audience and the chair Proposer of the Vote of Thanks:Have two key roles – Comment with question & Vote of ThanksComment with questionProposer to comment on the Speaker’s address, agree or disagree and ask one pertinent question on the subject matter of the addressAsk a question to the speaker through the chairman – try and link the question to something you picked out in the summary Vote of Thanks (Time penalty if go over 1 minute)Prepare a skeleton speech so you have a rough idea of what you want to say – comment on the speakers speech to show you have listenedThank the guest speaker for their speech sincerelyPre-Competition Time: 15 minutesChairman to gain information from the speaker in order to introduce them correctly and give a brief overview of their speechUse any remaining time to run through individual speeches Speaker to give the Chief Steward their written notes giving the subject chosen and personal background. The written notes to be available to the Chair and JudgesNote: sharing information is usually beneficial to both parties CLUB NOTES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Please don’t forget to complete and return:The Intention to Enter Form by: 06.10.18Intention to Enter After Dinner Speaking –Please inform County Office by:28.09.18Confirmed After Dinner Speaking Entry Form09.10.18KEY DATES:12th November - Situation Vacant CV & covering letter MUST be in to county office.13th January - Junior Member of the Year CV & Personal statement MUST be in to county office.4th January - Entertainments (Cabaret) Risk Assessment MUST be in to county office.20th January - Senior Member of the Year Synopsis form MUST be in to county office. (Please request from the county office)20th January - Show Choir music MUST be sent to county office20th January - Ballroom Dancing music MUST be sent to county officeCLUB DATES:Round 1: Tuesday 6th November, Bodmin College: Callington, Landrake, Liskeard, Lostwithiel, Roche, WarlegganRound 2: Wednesday 7th November, Bodmin College:Camelford, Launceston, Pelynt, St Columb, St Mabyn, Stratton, WadebridgeRound 3: Saturday 10th November, Redruth SchoolFalmouth, Helston & St Keverne, Madron, Praze, Probus, St Buryan, Threemilestone-3048002794000 ................
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