St.

Thomas’ School
KIDDERPORE

Presents

28th, 29th & 30th October

rule book
 About the Fest

Festhoma 2024, the Fest of St. Thomas’ School Kolkata, will serve as a vibrant
celebration of creativity, innovation and cultural diversity. With a large number of
schools participating, the event will transform the campus into a bustling village,
bringing together students from various schools across Kolkata.

This three-day extravaganza, to be held in the month of October, will serve as a

melting pot of talents, ideas and skills. The festival will have an array of 37+
events, seamlessly blending cultural and technological competitions to cater to a
wide range of interests. From music and dance performances to graphic designing
and games, Festhoma 2024 will cater to the varied passions of the participants.
These diverse events will provide a platform for students to showcase their talents,
exchange ideas and foster a sense of healthy competition.

With the expectation of a large footfall of over 2000 attendees everyday, the event
will create an atmosphere of camaraderie and excitement, turning the campus into a
dynamic arena where intellect and creativity will collide. Each fun-filled day of the
fest will witness a cultural fiesta with guest performances by famous artists.

The festival's commitment to fostering talent, promoting diversity and creating a

platform for learning and networking will make it a standout annual extravaganza
that will be eagerly looked forward to by the schools of Kolkata.
 General Rules

1. Maximum number of teams for on-stage events is 15, unless mentioned

otherwise.
2. The judges decision will be final and binding.
3. All participants will be awarded certificates of participation.
4. Registration within the given time is mandatory. No changes will be entertained
once the schedule is released.
5. All audio/video content to be handed over to the Organising Committee on the
last representatives’ meeting.
6. All participants must carry their school identity cards.
7. Participants must be students of classes 9-12.
8. The decorum of the fest must be maintained at all times.
9. All students must be in proper school uniform except those participating in
events that need a change of attire.
10. All co-educational institutions please note :
a) For the following events please select any one -
i) 22 yards - Cricket (boys) / Game of Throws- Throwball (girls)
ii) Raiders Rampage- Kabaddi (boys) / Touch n Kho - Kho-kho (girls)
b) For Dum Laga Ke Haisha (Tug of War) and Turf Mania (Football) the
institution may send either a boys' team or a girls' team.
11. All registration will be done online. Please visit www.festhoma.com for more
details.

For any queries please contact:

Mr. Carlyle Highland festhoma2024
+91 79804 21189
Festhoma 2024
Ms. Nafisa Hossain
+91 9147412342 Also visit: www.festhoma.com
 Event Schedule
DAY 1
REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
INAGURATION 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Stage 2 (Boys School Field)
ON - STAGE OFF - STAGE GAMES
STAGE 1 (HALL BOYS) STAGE 2 (FIELD BOYS) STAGE 3 (HALL GIRLS) GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL
SHUTTER STARS
COMEDY CIRCUS TUG OF WORDS QUEST - THOMA STRIKERS RAIDERS RAMPAGE
SOUND CHECK Photography
Stand Up Comedy Debate (Prelims) Quiz Carrom Kabbadi
10 AM - 1:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Onwards 10:00 AM Onwards
(COMPUTER LAB)

RHY - DHUN PREP 'N HEP QUEST - THOMA CUT - E - PATANG VERSES VERSUS CHATURANGA TURF MANIA (BOYS)
Eastern Dance Fashion Design (Presentation) Quiz (Final) Kite Making On-Spot Poetry Writing Chess Football
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00PM 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Onwards 10:00 AM Onwards

GUEST PERFORMANCE PATHER - DABI PREP 'N HEP (Prep) KAI - PO - CHE
Day 1 Street Play Fashion Design Kite Flying
6:30 PM ONWARDS 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Onwards
THOMASCOPE
Short Film Making (Shooting)
10 AM Onwards

DAY 2
REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ON - STAGE OFF - STAGE GAMES
STAGE 1 (HALL BOYS) STAGE 2 (FIELD BOYS) STAGE 3 (HALL GIRLS) GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL
MIME - CHIME SUR - KSHETRA GUPTODHAN GATHERERS TOUR DE THOMA
Dumb Charades Eastern Music Treasure Hunt Cycling
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6:00 AM Onwards
FOOD FEUD THOMASCOPE GAME OF
MAD - ADS FUND - UZ 22 YARDS
SOUND CHECK Cooking (Editing) THROWS
AD SPOOF
11:30 - 2:30
Shark Tank 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM Onwards Throwball
Cricket
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM Onwards
(HOME SC. LAB) (COMPUTER LAB) 9:00 AM Onwards
THOMATRIX
DO - RE - ME RAMPATHON JUNK GENIUS TOUCH 'N KHO
Graphics in Motion
Instrumental Music FASHION SHOW Best Out of Waste
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kho - Kho
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM 11:00 AM Onwards
(ROBOTICS LAB)
SUDO - THOM
MASQUERADE
GUEST PERFORMANCE Sudoku
Mask Making
Day 2 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:30 PM ONWARDS (JOHN BLOCK)

DAY 3
REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
ON - STAGE OFF - STAGE GAMES
STAGE 1 (HALL BOYS) STAGE 2 (FIELD BOYS) STAGE 3 (HALL GIRLS) GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL GIRLS SCHOOL BOYS SCHOOL
IMAGININK TURF MANIA
RHYTHMIC RHAPSODY THOMASCOPE JUNG - E - RANG
Cartooning: (GIRLS)
Western Music SOUND CHECK (Screening) Rangoli
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Poster Making Football
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM 9:00 AM Onwards
RAZMATAZZ HAM - SLAM
Western Dance Half A Minute
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DUM LAGA KE HAISHA
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Tug of War
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM Onwards
GUEST PERFORMANCE
Day 3
6:30 PM ONWARDS

The timings given above are tentative and are subject to change.

Dates: 28th , 29th & 30th October, 2024

 Contents
On-Stage Events Page No.
1. Do-Re-Me (Instrumental Music) 1
2. Ham Slam ( Half A Minute) 2
3. Tug Of Words (Debate Competition) 3
4. Rampathon (Fashion Show) 4
5. Rhy - Dhun (Eastern Dance Competition) 5
6. Razmatazz (Western Dance Competition) 6
7. Sur - Kshetra (Eastern Solo and Group Singing) 7
8. Questhoma (Quiz) 8
9. Rhythmic Rhapsody (Solo and Group Western Music) 9
10. Mime and Chime (Dumb Charades) 10
11. Comedy Circus (Stand Up Comedy) 11
12. Mad-Ads (Ad-Spoof) 12
13. Fund-Uz (Shark-Tank) 13

Off-Stage Events
1. Guptodhon Gatherers (Treasure Hunt) 14
2. Sudo-Thom (Sudoku) 15
3. Shutter Stars (Photography) 16
4. Pather Daabi (Street Play) 17
5. Thomatrix (Graphic in Motion) 18
6. Prep ’N Hep (Fashion Design) 19
7. Junk Genius (Best Out Of Waste) 20
8. Masquerade (Mask Making) 21
9. Imaginink (Cartooning: Poster Making) 22
10. Verses Versus (On Spot Poetry Writing) 23
11. Jung-E-Rang (Rangoli) 24
12. Food Feud (Cooking) 25
13. Thomascope (Short Film Making) 26
14.Cut-E-Patang (Kite Making) 27

Games
1. Chaturanga (Chess) 28
2. Strikers (Carrom) 29
3. Game of Throws (Throwball) 30
4. Turf Mania (Football) 31
5. Dum Laga Ke Haisha (Tug of War) 32
6. 22 Yards (Cricket) 33
7. Kai-Po-Che (Kite Flying) 34
8. Touch ’N Kho (Kho-Kho) 35
9. Tour De Thoma (Cycling) 36
10. Raiders Rampage (Kabaddi) 37
ON-STAGE EVENTS
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Number of participants per team: Maximum 2

Duration: 4+1 minutes

Rules:
1. The choice of song/piece of music is not restricted to any theme.
2. No musical instruments will be provided by the hosts.
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Number of participants per team: 1 (First 20 schools to register will be

allowed)
Duration: 30 seconds per speaker

Rules:
1. Each participant will be given a topic on-the-spot via a draw of lots, with no
preparation time.
2. No hesitation, deviation or repetition of a word is allowed while the
performance is on.
3. Participants have to use English words only and will be judged on
spontaneity, method, content and fluency.
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DEBATE

Number of participants per team: 2 – one for the motion and one against the
motion.
Duration: 3+1 minutes (Speaking + Rebuttal)

• First 10 applicants.
• The participants are not to wear their school uniforms, they are to be dressed in
formal wear.
• Participants to produce school identity card at the time of registration. If there is
no identity card, the Principal/ Head of the school may send a letter on the school
letter head indicating the participants entry.

Debate Format (Rules)

1. The topic for the debate will be given one hour before the commencement of
the debate. This one hour is to be spent in preparation.
2. The use of internet/any electronic gadgets during preparation time is not
permitted.
3. It is left to each school team to decide who will speak for and who will speak
against the proposition.
4. Participants should desist from using un-parliamentary language during the
debate competition.
5. After every speaker finishes his/her debate, one minute will be allotted for
rebuttal. This rebuttal will be in the form of short and precise questions asked
by the members of the competing teams on the content of the speaker’s
presentation.
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Number of participants per team: 7 (6 models and 1 convener)

Duration: The time limit for each team would be 8+2 minutes.
(performance)

Rules:
1. The theme will be mentioned in the first representatives’ meet-
ing.
2. Negative marking if participants exceed the time limit.
3. Media files should be brought on a pendrive and handed over at
the final representatives’ meeting. Also, carry a backup pendrive
on the day of the event.
4. Revealing clothing and any form of obscenity will lead to
debarring the team from the contest.
5. The teams must make themselves available at least three hours
before the commencement of the show.

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Number of participants per team: 6

Duration: 5+1 minutes

Theme: Celebration

Rules:
1. One team per school may participate.
2. The performance should be on Indian dance forms and a brief introduction
about the performance should be given.
3. Costume, makeup and props (if any) should be relevant to the performance.
4. Media files should be brought on a pendrive and handed over at the
representatives’ meeting. Also carry a backup pendrive on the day of the event.
Mobile phones will not be permitted.
5. Western music should not be used. Inappropriate dance movements and lyrics
will result in disqualification.
6. The song will be approved by the organising committee.
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Number of participants per team: Minimum 6 and maximum 8

Duration: 8 minutes (empty to empty stage)

Rules:
1. The use of props and production material is allowed. (Use of fire, water, foam
spray or any other object that would make the stage dirty is not allowed).
2. Submit the music of your performance on a pendrive during the representatives’
meeting. Mobile phones will not be permitted.
3. Costumes and make-up should be relevant to the performance.

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Number of participants per team: Minimum 3 and maximum 5 (including

soloist, group singers)
Duration: 10 minutes for each school (8+2)

Rules:
1. Any two songs should be performed. Both Bengali and Hindi (film as well as
non film) songs are allowed.
2. Karaoke tracks are allowed.
3. Participants must be in school uniform.
4. Karaoke tracks must be submitted at the representatives’ meeting, on pendrives,
with the school’s name written clearly on them. It will be reviewed.
5. The overall performance (including selection of songs) should be decent and
appropriate to the age group of the participants.
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Number of participants per team: Minimum 4 and maximum 6 including

instrumentalists.
Duration: 8+2 minutes each school

Rules:
1. There will be 2 categories in which the participating schools will be judged
separately. (solo and group)
2. Pre-recorded music will be allowed for both categories. The tracks in MP3
format must be submitted in advance.
3. Participating schools must carry a backup of the tracks.
4. No instruments will be provided by the hosts.
5. The choice of songs is not restricted to any theme.
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Number of participants per team: 2

Duration: 2 hours

Theme: Bollywood or Hollywood songs and movies. (Hindi, English or Bengali)

Rules:
1. Each team will be given 1 minute to guess.
2. 1 person will act and the other will guess.
3. No lip movement or speaking is allowed.
4. Correct and complete name must be guessed and an incomplete name will not
be considered.
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STAND UP COMEDY

Number of participants per team: 1

Duration: 2 minutes

Rules:
1. Topics will be given on the spot.
2. The complete act should be of 2 minutes.
3. Language: English
4. Topics will be given to the participants via a draw of lots.
5. No plagiarism, usage of unparliamentary language or
mockery of any political, social or religious issues will be
allowed.
6. Participants will be judged on the basis of their wit, content,
fluency, presentation, spontaneity and sense of humour.
7. No usage of electronic gadgets will be allowed.
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Number of participants per team: 5

Duration: 1 minute (30 seconds grace)

Rules:
1. Topics will be given via a draw of lots.
2. Direct branding/ brand names cannot be used.
3. No plagiarism, use of unparliamentary language or offensive portrayal of re-
ligion/culture will be allowed.
4. Concept and identification of the product should be clear and understandable.
5. All participants must bring their own props. (Flammable material, water, foam
sprays and glass items cannot be used)
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Number of participants per team: Minimum 1 and maximun 3.

Duration: 10-15 minutes.

Rules:
1. All participants must be formally dressed in professional business attire and
contribute, participate and speak clearly during the presentation.
2. Participants are to create a unique business plan featuring a product or service
including the marketing strategy to be adopted to capture the market.
3. The business may be commercial or non-commercial and must fulfil both
personal and societal objectives.
4. Visual aids, models, music, videos, jingles etc. can be used to pitch ideas in a
creative manner.
5. Soft copies of the presentation must be submitted on a pendrive on the day of
the last representatives’ meeting. Carry a hard copy on the day of the event.
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OFF-STAGEEVENTS
OFF-STAGE EVENTS
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Number of participants per team: 4

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes + 15 minutes

Rules:
1. Participation on a first come basis up to a maximum of 10 teams.
2. No use of phones/ electronic devices.
3. A team cannot be broken up during the course of the event.
4. Participants must be in their school uniform.
5. The team to reach the final point first following all guidelines will be the
winner.
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Number of participants per team: 1 student per school.

Rules:-
1. The competition will be in the offline mode.
2. No electronic gadgets will be allowed in the competition arena
(mobiles,smart watches).
3. Each puzzle has a unique solution.The participants must achieve this
solution by logic and not guess work.
4. The sum of all numbers in a nonet, row and column must be equal to 45.
5. The puzzles will be provided by the organizers and must be completed
correctly within the stipulated time frame.
6. In case of a tie, second puzzle to be provided.
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Number of participants per team: One participant from each school.

Duration: 1 hour

Theme: Campus Click

Requirements:
1. Participants must bring their own cameras, laptops and relevant
accessories. Participants are required to enable and include Camera
Meta Data. Natural light to be used.
2. Students can submit up to 3 images.
3. Images must be in digital format (JPEG OR PNG).
4. Basic Editing and Advanced Editing is not allowed. Any post
production or camera editing will result in disqualification.
5. Camera detail, date and time settings to be included in the photograph
at the time of submission.
6. Images must be submitted through designated online platform or email
address.
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Number of participants per team: 10

Duration: 10 + 5 minutes

Rules:
1. Content must not be against any religion, caste, gender, language etc.
Direct political content will not be allowed.
2. Microphone will not be provided.
3. Props and makeup must be done by participants themselves.
4. Music or musical instruments, if required must be carried by the
participants.
5. Teams can sing/dance by themselves to create the necessary music or
sound.
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Number of participants: 2
Duration:
a) 30 minutes time will be allotted for discussion/thinking /preparation .
b) A time of 4 hours will be allotted for hands on preparation of the video.

Choice of software:
The participants can work on any of the following software:
i)Blender ii)Adobe Animate iii)Adobe After Effects iv)Auto Desk

Rules:
1. Participants have to bring their own hardware. (laptops)
2. Participants have to bring their own software in which they will design their
video.
3. Animation video of 30 seconds.
4. Internet will be provided by the school.
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Number of participants: 4+2 (inclusive of 2

models)
Prep Duration: 4 hours
On Stage Duration: 5 minutes per team
Theme: Elements

Rules:
1. Two designs per school.
2. Theme will be given 15-20 days prior to the
show and ONLY authentic designs will be
allowed. (To be judged on the day of the event)
3. The sketch must be done on the day itself along
with the stitching and the rest of the preparation.
4. Vulgarity, inappropriate design, offensive
portrayal of religion/culture/caste etc. is
prohibited.
5. Green room, tables, and plug points ONLY will
be provided.
6. All equipment to be brought by the participants.
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Number of participants: 2
Duration: 2 hours

Event Rules:
1. The topic will be given at the time of registration.
2. Students are expected to make a presentation of their models and discuss each
aspect of its utility.
3. Participants should carry their own materials and will solely be responsible for
the same.
4. The participants will be judged on the following criteria :
a.Utility of the model
b.Presentation
c.Quality of the research.
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MASQUERADE MASK MAKING

Number of participants per team: 2

Duration: 2 hours

Theme: Fantasy

Rules:
1. Members of each participating team will be required to bring their own
materials for the competition. Materials will not be provided by the hosts.
2. Each team will work on ONE mask, relevant to the theme.
3. The mask must be distinctive, creative and handmade.
4. The mask should cover one’s full face.
5. No phones or reference will be allowed on the spot.
6. Do not use abusive, antagonizing or inappropriate language on your design.
7. The masks must be stable enough to be worn.
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IMAGININK
CARTOONING

Number of participants per team: 1 from each school.

Duration: 2 hours

Theme: Environmental issue.

Rules:
1. The paper for the art work will be provided. Participants need to bring their
own colours and stationery.
2. The poster must be colourful, clear and easy to understand at a glance.
3. No phones or references will be allowed. Pre-made art will not be allowed. Any
kind of political, religious or insensitive remarks will lead to disqualification.
4. Details of participant (name, class, school) must be mentioned clearly on the
back of the poster.
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Number of participants per team: 1

Duration: 1 hour (15 minutes for preparation + 45 minutes for writing)

Rules:
1. Each participant will be given a topic on-the-spot, with 15 minutes for
preparation and 45 minutes for writing.
2. Participants will be given a “prompt” 15 minutes into their allotted 45 minutes
for writing.
3. No plagiarism or use of unparliamentary language will be allowed.
4. Participants will be judged on the basis of the complexity, overall length,
rhythm and diction used in the poem.
5. Length range of a poem: minimum 20, maximum 40 lines.
6. No electronic gadgets to be used.
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RANGOLI MAKING

Number of participants per team: 2

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Theme: Everyday is Earth Day.

Rules:
1. Use of liquid colours/poster colours/permanent colours is prohibitted.
2. Use of stencils or reference to printed designs will lead to disqualification.
3. No use of digital media.
4. All materials required are to be arranged and carried by the participants
themselves.
5. Materials to be used: Flower petals, chalk, powder rangoli colours or diyas.
6. Size of rangoli: 3 ft X 3 ft
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Number of participants per team: 2 (1 team per school)

Duration: 3 hours (including layout of meal)

Rules:
1. The menu will consist of 1 veg/non- veg kebab, 1 rice dish and 1 dessert.
2. 1 mocktail to be made as per the theme chosen by the team.
3. Cooking equipment will be provided to the teams. Condiments and material for
table layout will be brought in by the teams.
4. All ingredients to be brought by the participants.
5. One surprise ingredient will be provided to each team to incorporate in the
menu.
6. Aprons, kitchen dusters, knives, peelers to be brought by the participants.
7. The team will be judged on the color, texture, choice of ingredients and the
innovation used in cooking.
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Number of participants per team: Maximum 10 (including director, editor,

script writer, cameraman and actors)
Duration: 3 days

a. Rushes to be given on the first day of FESTHOMA 2024.

b. Editing to be done on the second day.
c. Screening to be done on the final day in the presence of the panel of judges.

Rules:
1. Theme will be revealed on the day of representatives’ meeting on the basis of
lottery.
2. The script along with the crew details to be submitted on the first day of the
fest. The film should be shot within the school campus using your own
equipment.
3. Editing and necessary compilation to be completed on the second day of the
event. Participants to carry their own cameras, laptops and necessary software
for completing their work.
4. Submission to be done through a physical device. (preferably a pendrive)
5. Duration of the film: 5 minutes
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Number of participants per team: 3

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Materials:
1. Disposable bamboo sticks with a minimum length of 15 to 20 inches.
2. Any kind of string, yarn, line, rope, etc.
3. Any kind of tape or adhesive.
4. Any sheet material: paper, plastic film, cloth, etc.
5. A handle for the kite pilot.

Construction Rules:
1. After a completed kite is turned in prior to the event, no further work may be
performed on it.

Competition Rules:
1. Each kite should have only one pilot who receives a maximum of three attempts
to fly the kite, with time based on the competition schedule. Launching may be
done from the ground or with the help of an assistant.
2. The kite must be flown for a minimum time limit of three minutes.

Scoring and Awards:

1. Awards will be given to kites based on their creativity, quality and flight ability.
2. The decision of the judges will be final.
GAMES
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Number of participants per team: 2 from each school.

Duration: 20 minutes each game.

Rules:
1. The game will be conducted as per the rules and regulations of the AICF (All
India Carrom Federation); however, rules may be changed according to the
local needs and situations.
2. Each team will consist of two players. All games will be played on a knock out
basis.
3. There will be a toss to decide which team goes first for the board break.
4. Best of 3 boards.
5. The chief referee or judge has the right to change the game plan as and when
required. His decision will be considered as final and binding.
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Number of participants per team: 12 (9+3)

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.

Rules:
1. One team per school.
2. Knock out format will be followed.
3. The match will be a 3 set match with 9 points in each set. Final match: 11
points.
4. The players need to wear proper school jerseys.
5. In the entire match there will be two time-outs of 30 seconds each.
6. Referee’s decision is final and binding.
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Number of participants per team: 12 (7+5)

Duration: Each game will be of 25 minutes, divided into two halves.
(10 + 5 + 10)

Rules:
1. Dress code – school football jersey with shorts, shin guards and football cleats.
(compulsory)
2. The tournament will be played on a knockout basis.
3. No metals studs are allowed.
4. One team per school.
5. No extra time will be given.
6. If a match ends in a draw, a direct penalty shootout (3) will take place.
7. All free kicks awarded will be direct and there are NO OFFSIDES.
8. The referee’s decisions on the pitch are final and binding.
9. Rolling substitutions.
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Number of participants per team: 10+2 reserves.

Rules:
1. The event will be conducted on a knock out basis.
2. Each game will have three pulls with changing sides. Winners will be decided
on the basis of best of three pulls.
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Number of participants per team: 2 students per school

Rules:
1. In this event the team with the last kite in the air is the winner.
2. The kite and thread will be provided by the organizers. (20m plain thread +
20m manja + 2 kites per school)
3. The participants must bring their own spinwheels. (non-threaded)
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Number of participants per team: 12 (9+3)

Duration: Each game will be of 20 minutes divided into two halves. ( 7+ 6+ 7 )

Rules:
1. One team per school.
2. Knock out format will be followed.
3. Rolling substitutes will be allowed.
4. Participants must wear shorts with respective school jerseys.
5. No spikes will be allowed.
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Number of participants per team: 1 (Boy/Girl)

Distance to be covered: 10km

Rules:
1. Only gearless bicycles allowed.
2. Riders must wear approved helmets. No helmet cameras are allowed.
3. Riders must wear racing uniforms to represent their school.
4. Riders have to follow the pre-decided course.
5. Pushing and pulling among the riders is strictly prohibited.
6. Overtaking should be from the right.
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Number of participants per team: Maximum 12 players with only 7 taking to

the field at any one time.
Duration: Two halves of 10 minutes each with a half time break of 3 minutes

Rules:
1. It will be a knock out event.
2. At the start of the kabaddi match, there will be a coin toss with the winner
having the choice as to whether to have the first raid or not. In the second half
of the match, the team that did not raid first shall begin the second half with a
raid.
3. To win a point when raiding, the raider must take a breath and run into the
opposition's half and tag one or more members of the opposing team and then
return to their own half of the pitch before inhaling again.
4. To prove that another breath hasn't been taken, the raider must continue to
repeatedly yell the word 'Kabaddi'.
5. Raiders may only be grabbed by their limbs or torso, not by their hair, clothes
or anywhere else, and defenders are not permitted to cross the centre line.
6. Each team will take turns in raiding and defending.
7. The team with the most points at the end of the match will be declared the
winner.
8. Unsporting behaviour is liable to be penalized.
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