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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................2
AIM .......................................................................................................................................................................2
Eligibility for participation ....................................................................................................................................2
age Categories ......................................................................................................................................................2
Age proof ..............................................................................................................................................................2
List of ITEMS .........................................................................................................................................................3
Number of PARTICIPATING Items .........................................................................................................................3
Number of entries for Regional Kalamela ........................................................................................................3
Number of entries for National Kalamela: .......................................................................................................3
GENERAL GUIDE LINES ..........................................................................................................................................3
JUDGEMENT AND RESULTS ..................................................................................................................................5
WINNERS AND AWARDS .......................................................................................................................................5
KALATHILAKAM AND PRATHIBHA ........................................................................................................................5
Special criteria requirement: ............................................................................................................................5
Method of Total Score calculation ...................................................................................................................5
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION FOR EACH CATEGORY ...................................................................................................6
Overall Championship Association / Region.........................................................................................................6
Point allocation .....................................................................................................................................................6
UUKMA NATIONAL KALAMELA SPECIAL AWARDS ...............................................................................................6
“UUKMA NATYA MAYOORAM” ........................................................................................................................6
“UUKMA MALAYALAM BHASHA KESARI PURASKARAM”: ................................................................................6
COMPLAINTS ........................................................................................................................................................7
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ....................................................................................................................................7
A BIG HEART .........................................................................................................................................................7
Annexure – I (DETAILS OF ITEMS) .........................................................................................................................8
Annexure – II (JUDGEMENT CRITERIA) .................................................................................................................9
Registration Form Single Item .............................................................................................................. 13
Registration Form Group Item ............................................................................................................. 14
Appeal Form ......................................................................................................................................... 15
കലയും – യുക്മയും .......................................................................................................................... 16
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INTRODUCTION
UUKMA’s Regional and National Kalamela is one of the most cogent evidence of Kerala’s myriad
culture and tradition. It is the largest arts competition conducted in Indian traditional arts forms
outside the sub-continent by popularity, participation and number of events. More than 1000
participants contest in 43 performing events across five different age categories. The event is
scheduled to complete in one day by organising competitions on 4-5 different stages. Winners are
presented with Certificates, Trophies and Special recognitions in the presentation ceremony at the
end of the event.
AIM
Through the Regional and National Kalamela, we aim to preserve our rich Indian heritage by
popularising the ancient art forms. We also intend to provide the young generation a unique
platform to perform their talents through various individual and group competitions.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION
Active members and their children of any Member Association of UUKMA residing in the UK are
eligible for participating in the Kalamela. The Regional Organisers are advised to make sure the
participants are Local residents of Member Associations to avoid misusing the opportunities.
As a general rule, no professional performers are allowed to contest.
AGE CATEGORIES
All competitions will be held under the following FIVE categories.
I
Kids
8 yrs and below
As on 1
st
September 2017
II
Sub Juniors
Above 8 – 12 yrs and below
As on 1
st
September 2017
III
Juniors
Above 12 – 17 yrs and below
As on 1
st
September 2017
IV
Seniors
Above 17 yrs
As on 1
st
September 2017
V
Commons
No age bar
AGE PROOF
Organisers will hold the right to verify the registered age entries wherever necessary.
All participants are hereby informed to carry an age verification document (like Passport, Birth
Certificate etc) as proof for their entries. This proof may have to be shown at the chest number
desk. Random checks will be carried out and Chest numbers won’t be allotted in case of any failure
to provide the proof of age. The responsibility will rest solely on the participants and their
parents/guardians.
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LIST OF ITEMS
For the list of items and maximum duration of competition items in each category, please see
Annexure 1.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ITEMS
One individual can participate in a maximum of THREE single events and in TWO group events.
Please use separate Registration forms for Single and Group events.
Number of entries for Regional Kalamela: Associations can send TWO entries each for
individual and group items for the Regional Kalamela.
Number of entries for National Kalamela: Regions can send TWO entries each for individual
and group items for the National Kalamela.
GENERAL GUIDE LINES
All single items are common for males and females.
In Single Items no individuals will be allowed to compete in a higher age category if there is
a competition for that item in his/her original age category.
Group events may be performed jointly or separately among males and females. For group
items a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 8 participants will be allowed.
(exceptions for Oppana, Thiruvathira and Margam Kali)
In an effort to keep the originality of our rich traditions and to give more encouragement
and opportunities for women, only females’ team (up to 10 members) are allowed to
participate in Oppana, Thiruvathira and Margam Kali. Songs used can be traditional or from
films.
In group events, the lower age limit may be waived enabling children to contest in the next
immediate higher group (and not vice versa) under intimation to the registration officer.
This option is allowed solely to provide more children/associations the genuine opportunity
to participate in the UUKMA Kalamela and perform for their associations. Still more than
half of the participants must be from the same age group of the category in which they are
contesting. Any team/s found misusing this opportunity to gain any undue advantage for
Individuals/Associations/Regions championship points will be disqualified from the
competition/s.
Solo Songs to be performed without track or background music. To promote the use of
Malayalam Language, solo song competition is restricted to Malayalam songs only. It can
be light music or songs from films.
For Kid’s singing competition Malayalam or English songs can be selected.
Group Songs must be in Malayalam and also to be performed without track or background
music. Max. Number of participants for group song is EIGHT.
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Fancy dress should be performed singly. Masks covering the face may not be used;
dialogues and sound tracks may be used. Postures should not be static.
Elocution competition Sub-Juniors and Juniors can participate either in Malayalam or in
English elocution competition. But not allowed to participate in both. There is no English
elocution competition for seniors.
For Sub-Juniors the topic for the elocution competition will be announced 7 days in
advance.
For Juniors two selected topics will be announced 7 days in advance. One of these topics
will be tossed out in the morning of the day of the competition and will be announced
and also will be displayed on the notice board.
For seniors’ category two selected topics will be announced in the morning of the day of
the competition and one of these topics will be decided and informed individually
5 minutes prior to their call.
Classical Dance (Bharathanatyam & Mohiniyattam) Traditional Classic songs/music must be
used in the dance. The costumes in the classical category must depict the classical dance style
appropriately. Songs from films are not allowed.
Folk Dance Indian folk dance is performed to express joy. Folk dance is performed for every
possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and
festivals. The dance is extremely simple with minimum of steps or movement. The skill and
the imagination of the dancer influence the performance.
Cinematic Dance is the popular form of dance with inspiration from Indian Film Industry and
this form does not stick to any rules and rigours. UUKMA would like to use this opportunity
to kindly remind the participants and parents to maintain the high values of our rich culture
and heritage while selecting the songs and costumes for the performance. (UUKMA would
not encourage the trend of Item Dances with vulgarity inappropriate for the children’s age)
For Cinematic Group Dance Songs/music need not be strictly from films.
For Classical Group Dance any known form of Indian classical dance may be performed
purely or in fusion form.
A strict time schedule will be maintained throughout the Kalamela. Chest numbers will be
issued in the morning of the event. Contesters are expected to report to the stage manager
30 minutes prior to their scheduled stage appearance. Contesters who fail to meet this
requirement will run the risk of not getting a chance to perform their item on the stage.
The stage arrangement is the sole responsibility of the participants. A maximum of 4
minutes will be allowed in total to set up and clear out the settings. It is advised to contact
the stage manager in advance in order to get a clarification in this regard.
Background music, track music, etc. wherever applicable as per rules should be recorded in
CDs or memory sticks (with memory stick preferred) and should be submitted to the stage
manager, at least thirty minutes before the start of the item on stage. Audiocassettes and
MP3 format recordings won't be recommended. Organisers will not be held responsible for
any malfunctioning of the CDs provided by the contestants.
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JUDGEMENT AND RESULTS
Judgement will be based on pre-defined criteria for all events. Judgement Criteria (given in
Annexure –II) will be provided to the jury before the start of the competition. 2 points by each
judge will be automatically deducted if performance time exceeds the maximum duration allowed
for that particular event. Judges decision will be final. If a tie occurs between two or more
participants in any competition item, all those participants will be declared as winners.
Judges should make fair and impartial judgements about the performances. Any attempt to
influence the result of an event by parents or office bearers should be reported to UUKMA
National President/Secretary.
WINNERS AND AWARDS
Trophies/Medals and Certificates will be awarded to each winner of the positions 1st, 2nd and 3rd
in all competing events. The full name given in the Registration forms will be used in the
certificates. Therefore all participants are requested to reconfirm their registration details (spellings
of their names) before submitting the forms to participate in the Kalamela.
KALATHILAKAM AND PRATHIBHA
UUKMA “Kalathilakam” and “Kalaprathibha” special awards are introduced to honour the most
multitalented and versatile performer across all categories of female and male artists respectively.
The below mentioned score calculation method will be used to find out the winner of UUKMA
“Kalathilakam” and “Kalaprathibha ” special awards who fulfil the special criteria requirement to
consider for this prestigious special recognition:
Special criteria requirement:
You must be a winner of 1
st
or 2
nd
prize in a Dance SINGLE event
You must be a winner of 1
st
or 2
nd
prize in a Non-Dance SINGLE event
Method of Total Score calculation: The points based on results achieved in single items as
mentioned below will be added together to select the winners.
Single Items Results: 1st Prize = 5 points, 2nd Prize = 3 points, 3rd Prize = 1 point
If the scores are level between two or more contestants after the above calculation, points based on
Group items will be taken into account.
Group items Results: 1st Prize = 1 point, 2nd Prize = ½ point, 3rd Prize = ¼ point
If a tie prevails even after this stage of tabulation, candidates will be declared as joint winners of
“Kalathilakam” or “Kalaprathibha”.
Special Note: In the highly unlikely event of no-one qualifies for the above mentioned special
criteria requirement, and if seems deemed, UUKMA National and Regional Kalamela Organising
committee is authorised to use their distinctive power to select a winner of Kalathilakam /
Prathibha on the basis of Total scores calculated using the above mentioned method.
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INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION FOR EACH CATEGORY
In addition to Kalathilakam and Kalaprathibha there will be ONE Individual champion award from
each age category for scoring the most points. (No separate winners for male and female). Points
based on results achieved in Single and Group Items will be added together to select the winner.
If there is a tie between two or more contestants with equal points, the award will be shared
between them.
OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP ASSOCIATION / REGION
In Regional Kalamela, Associations scoring most and second most points will be recognised with
Championship Winner Association and Runners Up Association Ever Rolling Trophies respectively.
In National Kalamela, Associations and Regions scoring most and second most points will be
recognised with Championship Winner Association / Region and Runners Up Association/ Region
Ever Rolling Trophies respectively.
POINT ALLOCATION
Point allocation for deciding Individual Champions and Overall championship Association / Region
will be as follows:
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
INDIVIDUAL
ASSO /
RGN
INDIVIDUAL
ASSO /
RGN
INDIVIDUAL
ASSO /
RGN
SINGLE
5
5
3
3
1
1
GROUP
1
10
½
7
¼
5
UUKMA NATIONAL KALAMELA SPECIAL AWARDS
“UUKMA NATYA MAYOORAM”: This award is introduced to honour the dancer winning three
first prizes in Single Dance competitions across all categories. A unique and highly prestigious
recognition and will be declared as “UUKMA Natya Mayooram 2017”. If there is more than one
contestant with three first prizes, the award will be shared between them.
“UUKMA MALAYALAM BHASHA KESARI PURASKARAM”: This special award is introduced in
the National Kalamela to honour the individual winning most points for the following items across
all categories (No separate awards for male and male):
Malayalam Elocution,
Malayalam Padyam Chollal,
Katha Prasangam
Malayalam Story Telling
A unique recognition and will be awarded with “UUKMA Malayalam Bhasha Kesari Puraskaram
2017”. Points based on results achieved in the above mentioned items will be added together to
select the winner. If there is a tie between two or more contestants with equal points, the award
will be shared between them.
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COMPLAINTS
Participants or their parents/guardians are not allowed to contact any of the judges regarding any
judgement issues. Any queries regarding the judgement during the days of the event should be
placed to the Appeal Committee. Appeal committee will re-check the tabulation of marks and
Terms & Conditions and technical matters regarding that particular event. Re-performing or
video re-judgement will not be allowed. The decision reached by the Appeal Committee will be
final. Complaint / Appeal are to be submitted through Association and Regional President/Secretary
within one hour after the result is announced. The Fees to file a complaint / Appeal is £25/- which
will be refunded if the appeal wins; otherwise will be added to Kalamela Organising Fund.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Kalamela organising committee hold the right to make any amendments and/or cancel any event or
stage without any prior notice.
A BIG HEART
To deliver a successfully organized and efficiently executed UUKMA Kalamela in such a high
standard we need big hearted effort and sincere co-operation from all the contestants, parents and
organizers, rather than just the general guidelines.
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ANNEXURE – I (DETAILS OF ITEMS)
DETAILS OF PERFORMING EVENTS
SL.
EVENTS
KIDS
SUB
JRs
JRs
SRs
COMMON
MAX
DURATION
SINGLE EVENTS
NON-DANCE
1.
SINGING (ENG or MAL)
--
--
--
--
5 MIN
2.
FANCY DRESS
--
2 MIN
3.
STORY TELLING (MAL)
--
--
--
--
5 MIN
4.
ELOCUTION (MAL)
--
--
5 MIN
5.
ELOCUTION (ENG)
--
--
--
5 MIN
6.
SOLO SONG (MAL)
--
--
5 MIN
7.
POEM RECITATION (MAL)
--
--
5 MIN
8.
KATHA PRASANGAM
--
--
--
10 MIN
DANCE
9.
BHARATHANATYAM
--
--
10 MIN
10.
MOHINIYATTAM
--
--
10 MIN
11.
FOLK DANCE
--
--
7 MIN
12.
CINEMATIC DANCE
--
7 MIN
TOTAL ITEMS - 32
(19+13)
03 (2+1)
10
(6+4)
10
(6+4)
09
(5+4)
--
GROUP EVENTS
1.
GROUP DANCE (cinematic or
non-classical)
--
7 MIN
2.
CLASSICAL DANCE GROUP
--
--
10 MIN
3.
GROUP SONG
--
--
--
--
5 MIN
4.
THIRUVATHIRA
--
--
--
--
10 MIN
5.
OPPANA
--
--
--
--
10 MIN
6.
MARGAM KALI
--
--
--
--
10 MIN
TOTAL ITEMS - 11
01
02
02
02
04
GRAND TOTAL – 43 ITEMS
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ANNEXURE – II (JUDGEMENT CRITERIA)
Each criteria is judged from a minimum score of 5 to maximum of 20. Maximum points a
contestant can be awarded is 100 and a minimum of 25.
2 points by each judge will be automatically deducted if performance time exceeds the
maximum duration allowed for that particular event
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
1.
FANCY DRESS
Make up
20
Visual Appeal & Use of props
20
Max. duration 2 minutes
Acting & Performance
20
Theme & Concept
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
2.
KID’S SINGING
(MALYALAM / ENGLISH)
Memorisation and delivery
20
Literacy Clarity & Rhythm
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Flow & Expression
20
Stage confidence & Presentation
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
3.
STORY TELLING
(MALAYALAM)
Memorisation and delivery
20
Literacy Clarity
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Flow & Expression
20
Stage confidence & Presentation
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
4.
ELOCUTION (MALAYALAM)
Introduction & speech construction
20
Presentation & Delivery
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Content of the ELOCUTION
(relevance to the topic)
20
Language & Vocal Inclination
20
Stage Confidence & Overall impression
20
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SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
5.
ELOCUTION (ENGLISH)
Introduction & speech construction
20
Presentation & Delivery
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Content of the ELOCUTION
(relevance to the topic)
20
Language & Vocal Inclination
20
Stage Confidence & Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
6.
POEM RECITATION
(PADYAM CHOLLAL)
(MALYALAM)
Memorisation and delivery
20
Literacy Clarity
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Flow & Expression
20
Stage confidence & Presentation
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
7.
SOLO SONG
(MALAYALAM)
Fluency
20
Sruthilayam
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Rhythm & clarity
20
Bhavam
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
8.
KATHA PRASANGAM
Voice modulation and clarity
20
Story Telling & Singing ability
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Flow of Expression & Acting skills
20
Theme, concept and Characterisation
20
Overall impression
20
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SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
9.
BHARATHANATYAM
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement & Rhythm (Nritta, Nritya,
Natya)
20
Presentation/Postures & perfection of
mudras (Adavu, Mudra, Angasudhi)
20
Sense of space & Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
10.
MOHINIYATTAM
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement & Rhythm (Nritta, Nritya,
Natya)
20
Presentation/Postures & perfection of
mudras (Adavu, Mudra, Angasudhi)
20
Sense of space & Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
11.
FOLK DANCE
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 7 minutes
Movement & Rhythm
20
Use of props & use of stage
20
Sense of space & Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
12.
CINEMATIC DANCE
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 7 minutes
Movement & Rhythm
20
Use of props & use of stage
20
Overall Impression
20
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SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
13.
GROUP SONG
Pitch & Modulation
20
Sruthilayam
20
Max. duration 5 minutes
Rhythm
20
Min. 3 – Max 8 members
Bhavam & Literacy clarity
20
Overall impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
14.
CINEMATIC DANCE
(GROUP)
Costume & Music
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 7 minutes
Movement/Rhythm/Synchronisation
20
Min. 3 – Max 8 members
Presentation & Use of Props / Stage
20
Overall Impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
15.
CLASSICAL DANCE
(GROUP)
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Music & Choreography
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement/Rhythm/Synchronisation
20
Min. 3 – Max 8 members
Presentation & Use of Props / Stage
20
Overall Impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
16.
THIRUVATHIRA
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Choreography & Music
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement/Rhythm/Synchronisation
20
Max 10 members &
only females
Presentation & Use of Props / Stage
20
Overall Impression
20
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SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
17.
MARGAM KALI
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Choreography & Music
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement/Rhythm/Synchronisation
20
Max 10 members &
only females
Presentation & Use of Props / Stage
20
Overall Impression
20
SL
ITEM
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
MAX MARKS
18.
OPPANA
Costume & Visual appeal
20
Choreography & Music
20
Max. duration 10 minutes
Movement/Rhythm/Synchronisation
20
Max 10 members &
only females
Presentation & Use of Props / Stage
20
Overall Impression
20
UUKMA KALAMELA 2017 - REGISTRATION FORM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Chest Number___________
Category: ______________
SINGLE ITEM
Full Name
-
Gender (Male/ Female)
-
Date of Birth
-
Names of the Items -
Single 1. ______________________________________
Single 2. ______________________________________
Single 3. ______________________________________
Category
-
Kids / Sub-Juniors / Juniors / Seniors / Common
Name of the Association
-
Name of the Region
-
Contact Number
-
E:mail
-
DECLARATION
I hereby agree to the terms and conditions for participation in UUKMA Kalamela 2017.
I hereby grant UUKMA the right to use the photographs resulting from the photo shoot and any
reproductions of the photographs for all general purpose.
Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________
(Name and signature of the parent, if the participant is less than 18 years of age.)
DECLARATION BY THE ASSOCIATION
I hereby certify that:
(a) Family/Families of the above participant(s) is/ are member(s) of our association and reside locally.
(b) The Date of birth(s) of the participant(s) is/are verified with **Passport / Birth certificate/ Driving License.
Seal Signature:______________________
(President / Secretary)
* Please use separate forms for Single and Group Items
**Upon request you are obliged to produce the ID proof of the participant(s) to prove age. Failing to do so may risk
the participation in the Kalamela
UUKMA KALAMELA 2017 - REGISTRATION FORM
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Chest Number___________
Category: ______________
GROUP ITEM
Name of the Item
-
Category
-
Kids / Sub-Juniors / Juniors / Seniors / Common
Name of the Association
-
Name of the Region
-
Contact Number (Team Manager)
-
E-Mail: (Team Manager)
-
Details of all Participants
Full Name
Date of Birth
Parent’s Signature (if minor)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
DECLARATION
We hereby agree to the terms and conditions for participation in UUKMA Kalamela 2017.
We hereby grant UUKMA the right to use the photographs resulting from the photo shoot and any
reproductions of the photographs for all general purpose.
Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________
(Name and signature of the Team Leader /Team manager, if the participants are less than
18 years of age.)
DECLARATION BY THE ASSOCIATION
I hereby certify that:
(a) Family/Families of the above participant(s) is/ are member(s) of our association and reside locally.
(b) The Date of birth(s) of the participant(s) is/are verified with **Passport / Birth certificate/ Driving License.
Seal Signature:______________________
(President / Secretary)
* Please use separate forms for Single and Group Items
**Upon request you are obliged to produce the ID proof of the participant(s) to prove age. Failing to do so may risk
the participation in the Kalamela
UUKMA NATIONAL KALAMELA 2017
APPEAL FORM
1. Proof of age is to be produced at the time of appeal for verifying the category
2. A fee of £25/- is to be paid in cash with the appeal form. (Appeal fee is refunded if your
appeal is success otherwise the money will be added to the Kalamela Fund.
Full Name of the Contestant
-
Name of the Item
-
Chest Number
-
Name of the Association
-
Region
-
Position achieved in the event
-
Reason for complaining:
Name_________________ Signature ______________________ Date______________
Supported by
Name: _______________________________ Signature: ____________________
(Name and Signature of Association President/Secretary)
Recommended by
Name: _______________________________ Signature: ____________________
(Name and Signature of Region President/Secretary)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Check and verify age and
category
-
Check score sheet and result
sheet for errors
-
Analyse other factors in the
complaint
-
Decision reviewed / not reviewed
State reasons for reviewing/not reviewing:
(If reviewed analyse the results affected also)
Signed by :( Name and Signatures of the Appeal Committee
________________________ ________________________ ________________
(Name and sign) (Name and sign) (Name and sign)
Compiled and Published By
UUKMA NATIONAL COMMITTEE
