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