QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS

ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of Tomorrow® System
and are at least 13 years of age and not more than 19 years of age by December 31, 2019.

PRE-REGISTRATION

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE via the SOTP website. Forms and
software can be downloaded at www.schooloftomorrow.ph/download.html. On-line registrations
must be completed ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 8, 2019. DISCOUNTS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO
REGISTER ON-LINE.

REGISTRATION FEES

ON-LINE registration on or before November 8, 2019

SCHOOL 2,000.00
STUDENTS 1,700.00
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 900.00

AFTER November 8, 2019

SCHOOL 3,000.00
STUDENTS 2,300.00
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 1,200.00
NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION, NO DISCOUNT
regardless if registration fee was deposited or
ON SITE registration and payment paid whitin the said deadline.
SCHOOL 4,000.00
STUDENTS 3,300.00
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS 2,200.00 REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
(can be downloaded through the online registration)

For the school: Accident insurance (photocopy only)

Signed printed Master List generated by the software

For the students: Permission to attend

Athlete’s clearance (all athletes)
Photography waiver (all students)

For sponsors: Sponsor’s registration form

Note: If you have a student who will have a sponsor from
another school, a copy of that school’s completed sponsor
form, with appropriate signature, must be included in your
registration checklist.

REGISTRATION
Confirmation of Registration will be on December 15, Sunday, at the UNIVERSITY OF
NORTHERN PHILIPPINES (UNP). Registration will start promptly at 1:00PM and end at
4:00PM.

NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) CHANGES PER SCHOOL ARE ALLOWED DURING
REGISTRATION. Excess of 5 will be charged P100.00 per student, per change.

Appearance check will be done during registration. Registration for guests will
also be available. Sponsors, coaches, and conductors are ALSO required to
undergo REGISTRATION and APPEARANCE CHECK. Failure to comply will result in
disqualification from functioning as such.

Entries for ARTS, NEEDLE & THREAD, PHOTOGRAPHY and ACADEMIC EXHIBITS will
be accepted starting December 16, Monday, from 8:00AM-4:00PM at the UNP
Auditorium Ground Floor. Non-submission within the time allotted means non-
participation. JUDGE’S FORMS ARE NOT NEEDED IN ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY. AN
EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED IN ALL CATEGORIES.

APPEARANCE / DRESS CODE

Please check Sections I-7 to I-10 of the Convention Guidelines for details.
A checklist is provided and must be signed and submitted by the head
sponsor during appearance check. See attached information for checklist.
PHOTOGRAPHY WAIVER

To authorize SOT® Philippines to use photos or videos, each delegate and their parents must read and
sign the photograph release/waiver form. Once signed, student and parents give SOT®P the right to
use photos or videos for promotional materials regarding SOT®P. Materials bearing these images may
be distributed for free to the public and may be posted on the SOTP website.

Attached is a copy of the waiver/permission form. School administrators must provide copies to each
delegate. Forms must be submitted along with the rest of the registration documents needed by
NOVEMBER 8, 2019.

ORIENTATION
Orientation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019, 3:00PM at the UNP COVERED GYM. ATTENDANCE
IS REQUIRED for all registered staff, sponsors, and coaches.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
ALL SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND TWO (2) STUDENTS WHO ARE ACTIVE AND WILLING TO PERFORM
(preferably 1 male and 1 female) TO PRACTICE at 3:00PM, December 15, 2019, Sunday, at the UNP COVERED
GYM. Please bring school flag or banner to the practice. (See banner specifications listed below.)

RALLY NIGHT ATTENDANCE and AWARDS CEREMONY

Sponsors and students must attend ALL Rallies. ALL students must sit with their own sponsors during
the rally. Any student leaving the rally or awards ceremony must be accompanied by a sponsor.
Sponsors are expected to PROHIBIT students from standing up and leaving the area especially during
preaching time.

In respect for each winner, plan to attend the entire Convention. NO MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO ABSENT
CONTESTANTS. MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Banners are not allowed on stage. Plan for pictures in the
designated area.

GUESTS
Guests are welcome at events & rallies, BUT MUST abide by the dress code and appearance standard
of the Convention. Tickets are available at the gate for Php100.00 per day. School administrators/
principals are responsible for informing their guests about the Appearance Standard and Dress
Code of the Convention. To avoid embarrassment, please abide by the dress code.

Children under the age of 6 are not allowed in competition rooms.

EARLY ENTRY SUBMISSION

To help facilitate judging, the following event ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF TOMORROW®, PHILIPPINES’
OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 8, 2019. Entries will be judged prior to the National Student Convention and winners must
be present during the convention to receive their medals.

Essay Writing (English)*

*IMPORTANT: Entries must be submitted in three (3)
Essay Writing (Filipino)*
sets. Each set, in a clear plastic folder, includes
Poetry Writing (English)*
the entry, a Judge’s Form, a Creative Composition
Poetry Writing (Filipino)*
Affidavit (CF 28), and other documents required.
Short Story Writing (English)*
Entries without these forms will NOT be judged.
Short Story Writing (Filipino)*
Attached here are the NEW AFFIDAVIT FORMS for Web Site Design*
GOLDEN AND SOULWINNING ENTRIES. Golden Apple
Golden Harp
Entries & Pre-registration forms should be Golden Lamb
submitted or mailed to: Music Arranging*
Music Composition*
School Services Department Over 100 Paces Award
School of Tomorrow, Philippines PowerPoint Presentation (Linear)*
MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village, PowerPoint Presentation (Non Linear)*
Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City Scripture Video*
Email Address: studentconvention@sotphil.net Radio Program*
Tel. No. 822-9663 Christian Soldier
Christian Worker
Character Trait Video
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL BANNER INFORMATION
* Standard 3(h) x 5(w) foot banner * No Streamers * Back-to-back print

IMPORTANT: Please follow requirements for School Banners STRICTLY!

Failure to comply may mean exclusion from parade.
Banners will not be allowed on the stage during awarding.
Plan for pictures in the designated area.

DEFAULT POLICY
A DEFAULT POLICY will again be implemented during this year’s convention. A contestant who is late by
more than 15 minutes for a scheduled performance, unless properly communicated with the room
coordinator, will be DISQUALIFIED from the competition.

SPORTS
A player can only join in one of these events: Basketball, Volleyball and Tchoukball.
For example, if a player is already a part of Tchoukball, he will not be permitted anymore to join
Basketball or Volleyball team and vice versa.

• Only one entry per school, per event is allowed.

• Only one (1) piano will be used for the Duet Piano event.
To get the latest Judge’s forms and information, please refer to the updated Student
Convention Guidelines available at www.aceministries.com
INTERPRETATION FOR THE DEAF
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
1. The contestant is to sign and speak his introduction.

2. The contestant is to provide a Bible story and present it, in two minutes, as it would be
signed to the deaf.

a. Three (3) copies of the story script must be presented to the judges at the time of
the performance.
b. The script must be typed and double-spaced.
c. The script must be written in story form as it is spoken.
d. The Bible story must be spoken as it is signed to the judges.
e. The story is to be memorized.
f. The story should not be signed “word for word” but as it would be signed for the
deaf. (American Sign Language is preferred, but contestants may use Exact English.)

3. The contestant interprets a song and a short message. This is on the enclosed CD and will
be administered by the Chief Judge.

4. The Chief Judge will sign the following Scripture verse to the contestant who will interpret
verbally to the judge.

5. The time limit is six (6) minutes maximum for the total competition, including introduction.
If competition piece exceeds the six minute time limit, the contestant will receive a .5
deduction for any portion of 30 second increments.
OVER 100 PACES AWARD
NON PERFORMANCE EVENT
• PACE’s must be accomplished after the last year’s NSC deadline September 21, 2018 and
before November 8, 2019.

• This category will be included in the list of early submissions and is due on November 8, 2019.

• Only work accomplished in PACE’s will count. No mini-classes.

• PACE work must be on high school level beginning at 1097.

• Gaps may be included ONLY if on high school level.

• PACE’s included must be official curriculum of ACE Ministries/SOT and/or Filipino language,
Philippine History, Asian History and Philippine Economics. Successful Living is NOT included.

• ACE training PACE’s may be included in this award. Certification must come from the School
of Tomorrow School Services/Training Division office.

• BLESS training may count towards the Over 100 PACE award. The BLESS training includes eight
(8) Paces (referred to as modules). The training must be certified through the BLESS office.

• Legible copies of the appropriate Supervisor’s Progress Cards with dates of tests taken must
be submitted along with application (CF23) signed by the principal/pastor.

• This category will earn a 1st place award.

JUNIOR STUDENT CONVENTION
TENTATIVE SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS

TAGAYTAY January 14 - 17, 2020

MANILA January 21 - 24, 2020

BAGUIO January 21 - 24, 2020

BOHOL January 28 - 31, 2020

DAVAO February 4 - 7, 2020

ILOILO February 11 - 14, 2020

CAGAYAN DE ORO February 18 - 21, 2020

DEADLINE FOR DISCOUNTED FEES AND ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 6, 2019
NOTE: EXACT VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED
CLARIFICATIONS ON EXHIBITS
Artwork in Colored Pencils, Pen and Ink, Sketching, Watercolor, and Pastels should be
properly framed AND with glass.

Artwork in Acrylics may either be with or without glass.

Artwork in Oil should be framed WITHOUT glass.

No “mixed-media” artwork may be submitted.

Pen and Ink is MONOCHROMATIC – this means only ONE color of ink should be used.
ARTS

ALL artwork should measure no more than 36” (3 feet) on any side, INCLUDING FRAME, and
must be ready to hang with wire hangers.

Make sure all artwork which features people follows convention guidelines for appearance
and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.).

All artwork must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should
be securely attached at the back of each artwork.
NO JUDGE’S FORMS NEEDED.

All entries must be done in realistic style. NO ABSTRACT, SURREAL OR CARTOON styles.

NO artwork should attempt to portray the face of Christ.

All photos must be approximately 8” x 10” (8R) size, in either landscape or portrait orientation
PHOTOGRAPHY

All photos must be submitted with proper matting, not framing, and WITHOUT glass or plastic
cover (example of matting material: illustration board); for easier display, matting should be
approximately 11” x 14”.

Each photo must be entered in only one event.

Make sure all photos which feature people follow convention guidelines for appearance and
dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.).

All photos must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be
securely attached at the back of each photo.

NO JUDGE’S FORMS NEEDED.

Photography Report (1 copy) NEEDED for Special Effects category ONLY.

Non-performance. Open for FEMALE contestants ONLY.

SCRAPBOOKING

Layout may be 8”x8” or larger and must be a scrapbook layout. Cards and other craft
projects cannot be submitted as the entire entry.

ALL items including photos in the entry MUST conform to SOTP Student Convention dress
standards and guidelines.

Entries must be a minimum of two pages but not exceed twelve pages. (back-to-back
pages are considered 2 pages)

Entry must have a clearly stated theme.

All artwork must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should
be securely attached to the back of the scrapbook.

3 Copies of Judges Forms is required.

 CLAY SCULPTURE, METALWORK, AND WOODWORK
Open for Male and Female contestants. One entry per school.

For Clay Sculpture:

Entries must be entirely hand built and can be made of any CLAY or POLYMER CLAY.

Use of slip molds or green ware available from ceramic or craft houses is not allowed.

Slip molds may be used if the mold is made by the student and molds must be submitted
as part of the entry.

Metalwork and Woodwork entries must not exceed three (3) feet, and for Clay Sculpture,
two (2) feet in any direction (l-w-h).

Follow convention guidelines, except that NO JUDGE’S FORMS ARE NEEDED; instead, attach
3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

NEEDLE AND THREAD:

All categories are for FEMALE contestants ONLY.

For Dresses: Contestants must make girl’s/ladies’ garments. No children’s garments are
permitted, except in crochet and knitting.

Be careful to place entry into proper category.

All fashion must meet A.C.E. Dress requirements.

For Cross-Stitch and Embroidery: No stamped cross-stitch / ‘punch and sew’ embroidery
will be accepted. Pictures must be framed without glass. The back of all work must be
accessible for judging.

Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE JUDGE’S FORMS AND ALL
REPORTS AND PATTERNS. Include 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

Incomplete and/or unfinished items will not be judged.

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES:

Exhibits must occupy a table or floor area no wider than 48 inches (L x W); Height may
vary.

Dangerous chemicals; offensive odors; explosives; open flames; or live animals, reptiles
or insects must not be exhibited. Exhibits requiring running water are not permitted.

Experiment notebooks and other supporting data should be available for the judges.

For Social Studies: Photos that are not historical and include people must adhere to
contestants dress standards.

Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE (3) JUDGE’S FORMS.

Include 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

NOTE TO SPONSORS and COACHES

Be sure the contestant enters the correct category.
When in doubt, READ then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines.
Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification.

NOTE TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO PURSUE THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION:

Due to the strict size restrictions of airlines on check-in luggage (maximum 62” total dimension),
please make sure that the sizes of artwork and exhibits do not exceed the allowable size
including the packaging. Charges for excess size are very expensive.
CLARIFICATIONS ON MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS

MUSIC
Listed below are the instruments that can be used for the various categories.

Woodwind Solo String Solo (Bowed)

Flute Violin
Bamboo Flute Viola
Saxophone Cello
Clarinet String Bass
Ocarina
Bassoon
Oboe
Contrabassoon

Miscellaneous Solo Brass Solo

Accordion Horn
Marimba Cornett
Xylophone Trumphet
Recorder Flugelhorn
Handbells Trombone
Bagpipe Tuba
Harmonica

String Solo (plucked, hammered, strummed)

Harp
Classical Guitar
Banjo
Mandolin
Banduria
Ukulele
Laud
Octavina
Bandora

NOTE TO SPONSORS and COACHES

Be sure the contestant enters the correct category.
When in doubt, READ then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines.
Failure to follow rules may result to disqualification.
LADIES SPORTS INFORMATION
CULOTTES FOR CONVENTION
The SOTP Student Convention dress standards require young ladies to wear culottes for athletic
events. Please refer to the following information before purchasing or sewing culottes for your
students.

What do Student Convention approved culottes look like?

Box-pleat Culottes Pleated Culottes Skirlotes

(Pleats front and back) (knee-length culottes
with front and back knee-length panels
attached to waistband,
covering to the side seams)
What do NOT meet Student Convention Guidelines for culottes?
Loose-fitting knee-length basketball shorts
Gauchos (no pleats or panels)

Females participating in ANY athletic event are REQUIRED to wear CULOTTES.

NO CULOTTES = NO COMPETITION.

If you have any questions about the suitability of your school’s culottes, feel free to send a photo of
a student in the culottes to schoolserve@sotphil.net to receive approval.

There has been misunderstanding in the past regarding sport top

uniforms for girls.

The ACE® Ministry guidelines for International competition read…

(A T-shirt must be worn under V-neck athletic shirts.)

In some countries there is a ladies V-necked, halter-type athletic

shirt. Thus the requirement – for modesty sake – for a t-shirt to be
worn under this type of shirt.

A round neck shirt (such as the type men wear under a barong
tagalog) is acceptable. NOT a man’s shirt, but that type of neck.

V-neck is NOT required.

Collar is NOT required.

Round or also known as a “jewel” neck is permitted. Shirt must

have sleeves.
NATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION LIST OF EVENTS