IYACC | International Youth Arts and Cultural Centre

Rules and Regulations 比賽規則及比賽章程 (20/2/2025)

Online Competition
1. Participants must shoot a video in accordance with the requirements and time limit of their competition class. The video must clearly show the participant's face and instrument.
2. Participants are not limited in the tools they may use to shoot the video.
3. Participants are not restricted by sheet music or accompaniment.
4. The shooting location is not limited.
5. Participants should ensure that the video and audio quality is good.
6. The organizers will not accept edited videos.
7. Participants must submit their competition video by 11:59 p.m. on 12th May, 2025 at the latest. Results will be announced on or before 28th May, 2025.
8. The application deadline is 6th May, 2025 and will be determined by the postmark date. Please ensure that the postage is sufficient. If the postage is insufficient, the organization will charge a $50 handling and administrative fee per letter.
9. Each instrument will be judged separately, for example: [Flute Grade 1, ABRSM] is one class; [Oboe Grade 1, ABRSM] is another class.
10. Each class will have champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up, gold, silver, bronze, merit and participation certificate.
11. The entry fee does not include the postage cost for the trophy. Trophies will be sent by SF Express courier service and the postage fee will be paid by the recipient. Trophies will not be available for pick-up.
12. The competition results will be final and binding as judged by the organization. Any objections will result in disqualification. The organizing committee reserves the right to make final decisions regarding the competition.
13. All personal information collected will be kept confidential. The organization reserves the right to use competition or winner information, photos, or works for related promotional activities, including but not limited to publications, news releases, and websites.
14. Please read the competition rules and regulations carefully. By registering, participants or their parents agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the competition and the arrangements of the organizers. The registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Methods for submitting competition videos:
Please indicate the participant's full English name, competition class, contact phone number, and mailing address for prizes.)
1. Submit the video/ video link to WhatsApp at 9261 9309.
2. Email the video/ video link to music@iyacc.org.
3. Upload the video to YouTube and email the link to music@iyacc.org.
4. Share the video link through Google Drive and send it to WhatsApp at 9261 9309.

Live Competition
1. Due to venue limitations, each participant can only be accompanied by one adult (parent or guardian) into the competition venue. The competition will be held in different time slots, and participants and their accompanying adult can only enter during their designated time slot and must leave at the end of it.
2. As the number of participants is limited, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees will be charged for unsuccessful applications.
3. The deadline for applications is 6th May, 2025, based on postmark date. Please ensure sufficient postage for your letter. In the case of insufficient postage, an additional administrative fee of $50 per letter will be charged.
4. The competition will be held on 17th and 18th May, 2025, from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm. Participants will be assigned to one of the time slots. Before registering, please make sure you are available during the above dates and times. The competition date and time will be notified to participants via email/WhatsApp on 9th May, 2025. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the competition venue, as no makeup will be given for latecomers or absences.
5. The award ceremony will be held after the competition. Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up, as well as gold, silver, bronze awards, and merit awards, will each receive a trophy. Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement. All awards are non-transferable, and no replacements will be given for any damage or loss. Winners may apply for an additional trophy for school display purposes.
6. In the case of same marks each group award will have more than one winner. For example, if Participant A and Participant B both scored 100 points, they will both be awarded Champion.
7. Each instrument will be judged separately. For example, [Flute, Grade 1 ABRSM] is one group, and [Oboe, Grade 1 ABRSM] is another.
8. Only a piano will be provided by the organization. Other instruments and tools must be brought by participants. The organizer will not be responsible for any damage or loss.
9. No food is allowed inside the competition venue, and disruptive behavior, including noise, running, or disobeying staff instructions, is strictly prohibited. Any violation will result in disqualification.
10. The final decision of the competition results will be made by the organizer, and no objections will be accepted. The organizer reserves the right to make the final decision regarding all aspects of the competition.
11. All participants are responsible for the safekeeping of their personal belongings and should pay attention to their own and others' safety during the competition. The organizer will not be responsible for any loss or accidents.
12. The organizer reserves the right to change the competition rules, regulations, and arrangements, including the date and venue, without prior notice. In case of any dispute, the organizer's decision will be final.
13. All personal information collected by the organizers will be kept confidential. The organization reserves the right to use information, photos or works related to the competition or winners for promotional activities related to the competition, including but not limited to publications, press releases, and websites.
14. Please read the competition rules and regulations carefully. Once registered, participants or parents/guardians indicate their agreement to abide by the competition regulations and arrangements made by the organizing committee. Under no circumstances will registration fees be refunded.

Online competition網上比賽
1. 參賽者須依照參賽組別之曲目要求和時限，拍攝影片。影片需清晰顯示參賽者樣貌和樂器。
2. 拍攝所使用工具不限。
3. 參賽者沒有背譜的限制，不受伴奏限制。
4. 拍攝地點不限。
5. 參賽者請確保影片和收音質素。
6. 大會不接受曾編輯／剪接過的影片。
7. 請各參加者於2025年5月12日下午11:59或之前提交比賽影片。比賽結果將於2025年5月28日或之前公佈。
8. 截止報名日期2025年5月6日，以郵戳日期為準。請確保信件郵資充足，如有郵資不足情況，本會將收取每郵件$50手續及行政費。
9. 樂器會個別進行比賽，例如: 【長笛英國皇家音樂學院考試曲目組1級】為一組; 【雙簧管英國皇家音樂學院考試曲目組1級】為一組。
10. 每組設有冠軍、亞軍、季軍、金獎、銀獎、銅獎、優異獎及參與證書。
11. 參加費用並不包括獎盃郵寄費用，獎盃將會以順豐快遞郵費到付方式寄出。獎盃只設郵寄不設自取。
12. 比賽結果以本機構評判之決定為最終依歸，任何人不得異議否則將被取消資格。主辦機構擁有本比賽所有安排的最終決定權。
13. 所有收取的個人資料將予保密。本機構保留權利可將比賽或得獎者資料、相片或作品用於與本比賽有關的推廣活動，包括但不限於刊物、新聞發佈及網站上。

14. 請詳閱比賽規則及比賽章程；一經報名，參賽者或家長即表示同意並遵守比賽章程及大會之安排。任何情況下，報名費繳交後將不獲退還。
提交比賽影片方法：
（必需註明參賽者英文全名及參賽組別、聯絡電話及獎項郵寄地址。）
1 WhatsApp影片/影片連結到 9261 9309
2 電郵影片/影片連結到 music@iyacc.org
3 上載到YouTube後電郵連結到music@iyacc.org
4 透過Google Drive雲端硬碟分享影片連結到WhatsApp 9261 9309

Live Competition現場比賽
1. 由於場地限制，每位參賽者只可由最多一位成人陪同(家長或監護人)進入比賽場地。比賽分時段進行，參賽者及其家長只能於所屬時段進場，並須於該時段完結時離場。
2. 由於比賽者人數所限，比賽申請會以先到先得形式處理。未能成功報名本會不會收取任何費用。
3. 截止報名日期2025年5月6日，以郵戳日期為準。請確保信件郵資充足，如有郵資不足情況，本會將收取每郵件$50手續及行政費。
4. 比賽日期為2025年5月17日及18日上午9:30至下午8:30。參加者將被分發到其中一個時段進行。請參加者報名前確認以上日期及時間可抽空參與比賽。比賽時間和日期會在2025年5月9日通過電郵/WhatsApp通知比賽日期及時間。請提早15分鐘到比賽場地報到，遲到及缺席一律不設補賽。
5. 比賽結束後進行頒獎，冠、亞、季軍、金、銀、銅獎及優異獎可獲獎杯乙個。每位參賽者均可獲得嘉許證書。所有獎項一經領取，如有損壞或遺失，將不獲補發。得奬者可另外申請奬杯作為學校存放用途。
6. 如出現同分，每一組獎項便會多於一個。例如: 參賽者A和參賽者B一起獲得100分的話，參賽者A和B 會一同獲得冠軍。
7. 樂器會個別進行比賽，例如: [長笛英國皇家音樂學院考試曲目組1級] 為一組; [雙簧管英國皇家音樂學院考試曲目組1級] 為一組。
8. 本機構只提供鋼琴。其他樂器及工具需自備到場。如有損壞或損失，主辦機構概不負責。
9. 在比賽場地內，不得帶食物，不准吵鬧､喧嘩､奔跑､造成滋擾影響比賽進行及不遵守工作人員指示。一經發現，本機構立即取消與其相關的參賽資格。
10. 比賽結果以本機構評判之決定為最終依歸，任何人不得異議。主辦機構擁有本比賽所有安排的最終決定權。
11. 所有參加人士均需小心看管個人財物，注意自身及在場其他人士之安全，如有任何遺失或意外事件，主辦機構概不負責。
12. 本機構有權更改比賽章程、規則及賽事安排包括更改日期、地點，而無須事先通知，如有任何爭議，本機構擁有最終決定權。
13. 所有被主辦機構收取的個人資料將予保密。本機構保留權利可將比賽或得獎者資料、相片或作品用於與本比賽有關的推廣活動，包括但不限於刊物、新聞發佈及網站上。

14. 請詳閱比賽規則及比賽章程；一經報名，參賽者或家長即表示同意並遵守比賽章程及大會之安排。任何情況下，報名費繳交後將不獲退還。