Perfomance Entry form WA Championships

[Terry]

Sorry about that - hope to get it right this time



Conducted under the auspices of the Australian Bush Poets Association Inc
Performance Competition Entry Form
25 – 26 October 2014,
Toodyay, Western Australia

Entries Close Friday 26th September 2014
Name________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ Email _____________________________
Categories (Mixed men and Women) Please tick categories entered
 Junior Original (Sat AM)  Novice Classics Reader (Sat PM)
see Notes 9 and 10  Traditional # (Other persons Poem) (Sunday) see note 9
 Junior (other poets work) (Sat AM)  Yarn Spinning (Sat PM)  Original Humorous # (Sunday)
 Novice Original (Sat AM)  Modern # (Other poets work – (Sat PM) see note 9  Original Serious # (Sunday)
 Novice (Other Poet’s work) (Sat AM)
To avoid the repetition of poems in this competition, entrants are asked to nominate the choice of poems they would like to perform in the Modern and Traditional Sections (decided on a ‘first in’ basis).
Modern (1st choice)__________________________________(2nd choice)____________________________
Traditional (1st choice)_______________________________ (2nd choice_____________________________
Entry Fees $5 per event Juniors (17 and under) Free – Age ________
(Please include self addressed stamped envelope if receipt is required)
Entry Fee Enclosed: $___________ or Paid by Direct Transfer ______
Payment by Money order or Cheque made out to “WA Bush Poets & Yarn Spinners Assn. or Direct Bank Transfer BSB 086455 A/c # 824284595 Name WA Bush Poets
Reference your name then 2014 SCP Please e-mail treasurer@wabushpoets.asn.au informing of payment
Post Entries to: WABPYS State Championship Entry
c/o Rodger Kohn
16 Alderbury St
Floreat WA 6014
Conditions of Entry
1. Judging will be by a panel of judges approved by the ABPA.
2. Each contestant will have a maximum of 8 minutes (Junior 5 minutes) for their performance (including preamble)
Going overtime will result in a considerable penalty. There will be a 1 minute and a 30 sec warning.
3. Monetary Prizes 1st – 3rd and certificates will be awarded for all categories provided there are sufficient entries. (min 5 for all places, 4 1st and second only, 3 1st only . less than 3, no comp)
4. The competition is open to Bush Poets who are members of WABP&YS or ABPA.
5. The Rank Order Tally System as detailed in the ABPA performance competition guidelines will determine the winner. See www.abpa.org.au/competitions page10.
6. Marks are deducted for any verbal assistance or reference to anything written (except Note 10)
7. “Original” poems must be the original work of the performer
8. Novice – a person who has never won a Bush Poetry performance competition
9. Traditional (Classic) – Author must have died before 1955 or for “Anon” must have been first published before 1955, Modern after 1955
10. Novice Classics Reader - poem must satisfy Traditional (Note 9) Entrants can read their poem
11. Previous winning poems in a WA State Championship cannot be used by the same performer
12. A person may enter any or all eligible categories
13. All competitors MUST be available to be on a roster of MCs, scrutineer, timekeeper etc
14. The WABP&YS Committee reserve the right to accept late entries
15. See “Other Notes” below for additional information
N.B. Declarations 1. I have obtained copyright permission to perform the above poems and declare that the onus for a breach of copyright is not the responsibility of the competition organisers
2. The poems entered in the Original Categories are entirely my own work.
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16. This entry form downloaded from www.wabushpoets.casn.au

Other Notes
General Competition Judging Criteria
For all categories, except Yarn Spinning, the judges are looking for consistent very good rhyme and rhythm with an Australian theme, although this can be quite broad, particularly for humorous style poetry. Writing or selecting poems that do not have this will result in considerable penalties.
For all categories, in addition to the material itself, you are judged on your introduction, your presentation (including your expressions and gestures), your stage techniques, use of any props and on the clarity of your voice, and your use of a microphone where this is provided.
You will be penalised if, at any time during your performance, you refer to any written material or you receive prompting from other people, you will also be penalised for using offensive language
For Yarn Spinning, you are judged on having an original Australian storyline with good progression and a fitting finale. Your story can be factual, autobiographical or otherwise; or it can be totally fictitious. It can be serious or humorous. You are also judged on your stagecraft as well as your ability to stretch the bounds of credibility where this is appropriate.
When performing other people's poetry (Traditional or Contemporary) the judges are looking for suitability of your choice of poem for the category and for your interpretation of the poem itself. During the introduction, due recognition MUST be given to the poem's author, or if this is not known, to its source. You should make all reasonable attempts to seek permission from living authors
For original poetry (including written) you are also judged on the structure and content of your poem. Does it have a suitable beginning, logical progression and a fitting finale? Does it hold the listener's (or reader's) attention throughout? Is it too long and becomes boring? Are there any unnecessary repetitions or procrastinations? Does it contain irrelevant parts included just to complete the rhyme?
Where a "reading" category is included, Judges are looking for the suitability of the chosen poem for your voice, appearance etc. You must also include a suitable preamble, ensuring that you list the author, you may include why you chose this particular poem. You are also judged on your interpretation of the poem and for the suitability of any emotion and expression you use in the reading. Also your ability to "scan" rather than read line by line. This category is for poets who read, rather than recite poetry.
There are typically 3 judges whose individual Rank Order Placements will be averaged to decide the winners (see (5) above) Their decision is final.
Timing - Except for special short poem categories, each participant typically has a maximum of between six and eight minutes for their performance, including any preamble. Performances going overtime are penalised Very short poems do not adequately demonstrate the performer’s or writer’s skill and will likely receive low marks.
N.B. This competition is conducted in accord with ABPA Guideline recommendations.


Poets Brawl for Toodyay Festival 2014

It is intended to hold a “Poets Brawl” on the Sunday afternoon.

This involves each competitor drawing a phrase from a hat and paying a $5 entry fee.
Each competitor must then write a poem (with good rhyme and rhythm) which must include the drawn phrase (it can go anywhere in the body of the poem) and be no longer than 1 minute.

You can read your poem you do not have to remember it

Judging will be on Audience appeal Winner takes all.

Phrases will be available at the Bowling Club from 6pm Friday, 9am – 5pm Saturday See ….. - however the competition is limited to 20 entries, so you must get in early in order to participate.

[manfredvijars]

4. The competition is open to Bush Poets who are members of WABP&YS or ABPA.

Is this an "Open" competition or a 'closed' one only for WABP&YS or ABPA members??

[Terry]

Hi Manfred,
I missed that.
As I'm no longer on the committee I'm not sure what's going on but I will check it out and get back to you.

Interestingly I see the written Comp is open to all residents of Australia.
I had seen that and thought the performance comp would be that same.
But as I said I'll check it out for you.

Cheers Terry