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The Southern Plains Junior Convention
is committed to providing Christ centered competitions for A.C.E. schools. The Southern Plains Junior Convention is focused on teaching that all are winners as long as their eyes are fixed to the ultimate goal Jesus Christ.
SOUTHERN PLAINS JUNIOR CONVENTION
615-887-8692
817-703-6996
817-860-1509 fax
EVENT AND AGE LIMITS
A student may enter a total of twelve (12) events. Of these twelve events, eight (8) may be performance events. Any event that you have to be there for is a performance event. No more than three (3) events may be elimination events. Elimination events are events that have a playoff bracket. Students may enter no more than four (4) athletic events. Schools may have more than one basketball and volleyball team. However, in basketball you must at least have eight to split into two teams of three. In volleyball you must have fourteen to split into two teams of seven.
Students must turn nine years old during the calendar year of that convention and must not turn thirteen during the calendar year.
JUDGING / AWARDS
Athletic events will be placed first through sixth. All other events will be placed as Superior, Outstanding, and Exceptional. Awards will be passed out at the Friday morning rally.
DRESS CODE
Students are to be in their school dress uniform, PE uniform or church clothes during Jr. Convention. The manner of appearance and dress of Southern Plains Jr. Convention participants reflects an image of Christian modesty, refinement, and self-discipline. Students and sponsors are expected to support the Convention image, program, and requirements in appearance and dress. Appropriateness and modesty are the basic principles governing all appearance and dress for the Southern Plains Jr. Convention. The principle of showing deference should be the lifestyle of Christian leaders. Students and sponsors are to be dressed completely and according to the Guidelines upon arrival and while attending Student Convention.
Male
Male students, sponsors, coaches, and guests must have a neat, trim, conservative haircut. The hair is to be tapered or blocked and is to be off the collar. It is to be above the ears, with sideburns no longer than the middle of the ears. Dying or coloring the tips of the hair is not allowed. No facial hair is permitted on contestants. Male sponsors may wear neatly trimmed mustaches and/or beards.
Female
An image of Christian discretion and modesty is to be portrayed. All female sponsors, coaches, and students must wear dresses, skirts (which are no shorter than the bottom of the knee), or culottes. Slits must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. Dresses and blouses must come to the neckline in front (to the clavicle bone) and back (to the bottom of the neck), without see-through material. TIGHT, FORM-FITTING ATTIRE and fad extremes are inappropriate and will not be allowed. Sandals are NOT allowed – shoes must have a closed toe and closed heel.
International Student Convention Guidelines
The International Student Convention Guidelines that are referenced in this handbook may be viewed in its entirety by going to www.aceministries.com. Click on Conventions, then Student Convention.
ACADEMICS
BIBLE MEMORY 201
Contestants will be given twenty-five questions from Romans three, five, six, and ten. They must know all the books of the New Testament in order and their correct spelling. They will also be required to write two short paragraphs on what it means to be a Christian.
SPELLING 204
Contestants will be given fifty spelling words from PACE levels sixty through seventy-five.
SCIENCE PROJECTS
Science projects must be done by one or two contestants and must have been started after the completion of the previous Jr. Convention.
Type of Entries
1. Collection 210– classification and display. Examples: rocks, insects, and leaves. Man-made objects such as coins, stamps, and arrowheads are not allowed. Only the portion of work that has been accomplished after the completion of the previous Jr. Convention may be submitted.
2. Research 211– Develop a hypothesis, perform and experiment, record results, write your conclusion, and prepare a display to exhibit your work. (e.g. how light helps a plant grow). This event is not a library research paper.
3. Engineering 212– Build electronic equipment, optical devices, solar energy converter, ect., using scientific principles to perform a task. Exhibit should include plans, diagrams, schematics, parts list, ect., so that another person could take your plans and duplicate your project. Do NOT use commercial kits.
4. Theoretical 213– An exhibit displaying a discussion of a scientific principle, concept, technique, or theory
SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECTS
Social Studies projects must be done by one or two contestants and must have been started after the completion of the previous Jr. Convention.
Type of Entries
Collection 214– classification and display. Examples: man-made objects such as coins, stamps, and arrowheads. Only the portion of work that has been accomplished after the completion of the previous Jr. Convention may be submitted.
Research 215– Develop a hypothesis, perform and experiment, record results, write your conclusion, and prepare a display to exhibit your work. This event is not a library research paper.
CHECKERS 202
See International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations.
CHESS 203
Check International Student Convention Guidelines.
Check the International Student Convention Guidelines for all rules and regulations. All questions at Junior Convention will be taken from PACE levels four through eight in each of the core curriculum subjects.
WRITING
Poetry-221
Short Story-222
Contestants may enter short story and poetry in the area of writing. A short story must contain at least 250 words but no more than 500. All poems must be at least 4 lines but no more than 20 lines.
See International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations for web page design.
Linear PowerPoint-224
Nonlinear PowerPoint-225
See International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations for PowerPoint presentation.
Each student must memorize Deuteronomy chapters four, five, and six. Each student must also memorize Matthew chapter six. The student must recite at least fifteen verses at each hearing. No more than two errors or prompts may be allowed per fifteen verses. An affidavit must be submitted at registration to verify entry.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries must be framed or matted and the original work of the student.
Entries are to be made entirely of wood except for nails, screws, and hinges. No precut kits. The entry may be painted or varnished.
Entries must be made entirely of clay. In the case of multiple pieces, all pieces should connect. They may be painted or glazed.
Monochromatic(B/W, Sepia and Grayscale)
Scenic-321
Still Life-322
Plants and Animals-323
Character Trait Picture-325
Color
Scenic-331
Still Life-332
Plants and Animals-333
Special Effects-334
Character Trait Picture-335
Computer Photo Enhancement-340
Check the International Student Convention Guidelines for subject matter and categories. A student may enter a total of two photographs. The same photo however, cannot be entered into two categories. Example: a landscape in color and then black & white.
(FEMALE ONLY)
QUILT WORK (QUILT SAMPLER) 361
The entry must be no smaller than 21’’ X 21’’ and must contain four squares of pieced fabric. All entries must form a quilt design, connected by stripping, and have a border not smaller than one inch in width. Each entry must have a back with batting between, and each square must have hand quilting which outlines the pieced design. No sampler fabric or one piece design.
Coordinates-350
Dresses-351
Formals-352
Coats/Suits-353
Entries in this class may consist of dresses, skirts, blouses, jumpers, and culottes. Students must submit their pattern. All Clothing must meet with the International Student Convention Guidelines for dress.
Counted Cross/Stitch-355
Embroidery-356
Crochet-359
Knitting-360
Afghans-362
Any needlework listed in the International Student Convention Guidelines is eligible for the Southern Plains Junior Convention.
ATHLETICS
All athletic events will be divided by male and female categories except those specified otherwise.
50 METER DASH
MALE 401
FEMALE 411
Two false starts by the same student will cause him or her to be disqualified. No spikes will be permitted.
FEMALE 416
SOCCER KICK
MALE 424
FEMALE 426
Refer to the International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations.
TABLE TENNIS
MALE 428
FEMALE 450
Refer to the International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations. All students must furnish their own paddle and two balls.
ARCHERY
BARE COMPOUND AND TRADITIONAL CATAGORIES ONLY
(No sights, stabilizers, or releases)
COMPOUND MALE 438
TRADITIONAL MALE 439
COMPOUND FEMALE 447
TRADITIONAL FEMALE 448
There will be one round of six arrows shot at the distance of twenty yards. A tie will be broken, by calculating the number of tens each student shot. Each contestant will be given one practice shot at twenty yards. Refer to the International Student Convention Guidelines and rules.
All archery equipment must be turned in at check-in to the Range Supervisor.
-A team will consist of a maximum of 10 players on the roster. There should be 5-6 players on the court at one time. No all male teams will be allowed.
-All players must adhere to the International Student Convention Guidelines.
-EACH PLAYER MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE KNEE-PADS.
-All games will be played to 15 points or 8 minutes.
-In case of a tie at the end of time the next team to score a point wins.
-Matches will be the best two out of three.
-Servers will serve from a line to be marked 10 feet on the inside of the base-line.
-Net will be set to the official height of women’s volleyball.
-General volleyball rules will be followed as per convention guidelines.
-A team will consist of a maximum of six players on the roster.
-All players must adhere to the International Student Convention Guidelines.
-There will be two six minute periods separated by a five minute half time.
-General basketball rules will be followed as per convention guidelines.
All students in music must provide the judges with three (3) copies of their selection, which must include a cover page. Accompaniment tapes must contain piano music only. Each school must provide their own tape player.
Student may enter multiple music events. Student may only enter in each category one time however. Example, a student may enter in a duet, quartet & a group but not in 3 duets.
VOCAL SOLO
MALE-501
FEMALE-502
All selections must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
MALE-503
FEMALE-504
MIXED-505
All selections must be memorized. Duets may be all male, all female, or mixed. The time limit is five minutes.
MALE-506
FEMALE-507
MIXED-508
All selections must be memorized. Trios may be all males, all female, or mixed. The time limit is five minutes.
MALE-509
FEMALE-510
MIXED-511
All selections must be memorized. Trios may be all males, all female, or mixed. The time limit is five minutes.
Small Ensemble (5-15)-512
Large Ensemble (16 and up)-513
All selections must be memorized. Groups may be all male, all female, or mixed. A group is made up of four or more contestants. The time limit is five minutes.
Piano Male-520
Piano Female-521
Woodwind-523
String-plucked-524
String-bowed-525
Brass-526
Miscellaneous-527
All selections must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
Piano Duet-530
Instrumental Duet-531
Instrumental Trio-532
Instrumental Quartet-541
Small Instrumental Ensemble (5-10)-542
Large Instrumental Ensemble (11 and up)-543
Handbell/Hand Chime Choir-544
All selections must be memorized. A group is made up of two or more contestants. The time limit is five minutes.
All students in platform must provide the judges with three (3) copies of their selection, which must include a cover page.
EXPRESSIVE
MALE-604
FEMALE-605
The student selects a reading with either a Biblical, family, or patriotic message. The selection must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
FAMOUS SPEECH
MALE ONLY-606
The student selects a speech with either a Biblical, family, or patriotic message. The selection must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
POETRY RECITATION
MALE-607
FEMALE-608
The student selects a poem with either a Biblical, family, or patriotic message. The selection must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
PREACHING
MALE ONLY-609
Students must prepare and deliver an original sermon. The time limit is five minutes. The student is only required to turn in his outline, not a word for word speech.
DRAMATIC DIALOGUE 618
The student selects a topic with either a Biblical, family, or patriotic message. The selection must be memorized. The time limit is five minutes.
CLOWN ACT 619
See the International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations. Each school must bring their own prop. The setup time is included in the time limit. The time limit is ten minutes.
BIBLE SKITS 620
This is much like a one-act play (see guidelines). Two to five students may compete in the event. Props and costumes may be used. Setup time is included in the time limit. The time limit is ten minutes.
STORYTELLING
MALE-621
FEMALE-622
Students tell from memory a Bible-based story. Students are required to have props or visual aids. Costumes are allowed. The story should be for a younger age group. The time limit is five minutes.
PUPPETS 623
See the International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations. No more than two puppeteers may be involved in the act. Each school must bring their own puppets and stage. The setup time is included in the time limit. The time limit is ten minutes.
VENTRILOQUISM 624
See the International Student Convention Guidelines for rules and regulations. Each school must bring their own puppets. The setup time is included in the time limit. The time limit is ten minutes.
INTERPRETATION FOR THE DEAF 626
Must be able to sign John 3:16 and the first verse of Amazing Grace. They will be asked to interpret a short story signed by the head judge.