Core Values judging is less structured than Project judging. As long as the team is prepared to have their song count as part of their 10-minute judging session, they can sing it as they enter. Asking permission first just takes more time off the clock ;-) Steve On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:16 AM, Saritha Soma <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Quick question on the Core Values Judging. > Can the kids walk into judging and sing their theme song, I see first 5 > minutes is set to activity or should they ask the judge first and hold off > singing their intro song at the second half? > > This is our rookie year, appreciate any thoughts/guidance. > > Thanks, > Saritha Soma > Team Activators #31464 > > On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Scott Rakestraw <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Below is guidance given to judges regarding judging format. I am sharing >> it with teams so teams know what to expect in judging. >> >> >> >> *Core Values Judging Format* >> >> Core Values Poster is optional in the VA-DC region. A Core Values Poster >> is encouraged as it provides a conversation guide for both rookie and >> experienced teams. >> >> >> >> 1. ~ 5 minutes – Teamwork Activity: When your team enters the >> judging room, they will be given a short, fun activity while the Judges >> observe how the team works together. Team introductions should be >> extremely brief. >> >> >> >> 2. ~ 5 minutes – Questions and Answers: Time reserved for the >> Core Values Judges to ask questions about the Teamwork Activity, your >> displayed Core Values Poster and the season. Core Values Posters are >> optional in VA-DC. Teams with posters and team without posters should be >> weighted equally. >> >> >> >> *Project Judging Format* >> >> >> >> 1. 5 minutes – Project Presentation: When your team enters the >> judging room, they will have 5 minutes to present their project. All setup >> is included in the 5 minutes and no adults should help with setup. Team >> introductions should be extremely brief. >> >> >> >> 2. 5 minutes – Questions and Answers: Judges will ask >> questions related to the Project Rubric. >> >> >> >> *Robot Design Judging Format* >> >> A Robot Design Executive Summary (RDES) is optional in our region. RDES >> is encouraged as it provides a conversation guide for both rookie and >> experienced teams. >> >> >> >> 1. ~ 4 minutes – Robot Presentation and Trial Run: When the >> team enters the judging room, they should be prepared to present their >> robot and conduct one trial run. Team introductions should be extremely >> brief. >> >> >> >> *Robot Presentation (Verbal or written)* >> >> The robot presentation should cover the following: >> >> a. Robot Facts >> >> b. Design Details (Fun, Strategy, Design Process) >> >> c. Mechanical Design >> >> d. Programming >> >> e. Innovation >> >> >> >> *Trial Run* >> >> Run the robot briefly to demonstrate how it completes the mission(s) of >> the team’s choice. Please do not do an entire robot round. >> >> >> >> 2. ~ 6 minutes – Questions and Answers: Judges will ask >> questions related to the Robot Design Rubric. It is highly recommended each >> team have a means of showing some programming. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Scott Rakestraw >> >> VA-DC Judge Advisor >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or >> leave the list". >> VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via >> VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archi >> ves/vadcfll-announcements-l.html to subscribe. > > > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or > leave the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. > Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-l.html to > subscribe. > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.